Prediction Changes Rd 13 vs Hoks

[Iamspock]

if i see Gardy's name in the ins tonight ill....up

How you feeling AD?

 

[cherrypie]

Those are huge outs for Hawthorn. Scrimshaw killed us in the final. With their form and changes, we should win this comfortably

 

[Al dente]

Just feel bad for Buss.

Didn’t do much wrong on his debut and hasn’t seen it since apart from 10 mins against Port.

this is essentially papers stamped for Buss, especially given his selection history
im really confused why we re-signed him when there was interest

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Hate this time of the week poor Gardner is getting some hate because he got selected. Just shows some people don’t watch the VFL because he has earned it and deserves to play on Thursday night

No one wants a player to do bad but when you see Buss get demoted for nothing and get Gardner in, it’s pretty harsh.

 

[Bulldogs85]

No one wants a player to do bad but when you see Buss get demoted for nothing and get Gardner in, it’s pretty harsh.

Buss will get another chance at some point

 

[Al dente]

Those are huge outs for Hawthorn. Scrimshaw killed us in the final. With their form and changes, we should win this comfortably

3 big outs for the hawks versus Gardy in....about square i reckon

 

[Foxman98]

this is essentially papers stamped for Buss, especially given his selection history
im really confused why we re-signed him when there was interest

How?

Gards has been in better form

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Bevo this is the first big blue you have made all season. You gift Gardener a game in front of Jones and Buss. Just hope it does not cost us a win.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Bevo doesn’t use defenders as second rucks unless absolutely forced to out of necessity. He’s said before it’s too disruptive to team structures.

Sure, but he's lining up against Max Ramsden who is Hawthorns 2nd ruck.

Id expect Gardner to follow him into the middle when he gives Meek a spell,

 

[maddog37]

Go Gardy. Hope he kills it.

 

[Angak]

Sure, but he's lining up against Max Ramsden who is Hawthorns 2nd ruck.

Id expect Gardner to follow him into the middle when he gives Meek a spell,

I'm not sure we've ever defended like this... Tomorrow night could be a first

 

[Ted's Robot]

Having watched Footscray every week, Ryan deserves another chance. I hope he continues his great form.

 

[_Cerberus_]

Bevo this is the first big blue you have made all season. You gift Gardener a game in front of Jones and Buss. Just hope it does not cost us a win.

Gift? Do you watch anything outside of match days? Gardiner has been better than both and consistent each week. You have to reward form regardless your past bias of a player.

Jones was getting burnt for pace and falling over heaps before his injury. He needs a run in the twos to show he can still keep up with the pace of AFL.

 

[Doggies7]

Bevo this is the first big blue you have made all season. You gift Gardener a game in front of Jones and Buss. Just hope it does not cost us a win.

I would have preferred Jones or Buss in, but I push back here. Absolutely wasn't "gifted" a game. Has been in really good VFL form and I remember numerous pre-season reports where he was one of the better performed players in a number of roles through the pre-season.

 

[huddo#9]

If Buss asks for a trade at the end of the year Dogs have no grounds to stop him. How does this continue to get games ahead of better players.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Unbelievable. Not surprising in the least though, must've been given his new contract

 

[doggie dog]

I would have preferred Jones or Buss in, but I push back here. Absolutely wasn't "gifted" a game. Has been in really good VFL form and I remember numerous pre-season reports where he was one of the better performed players in a number of roles through the pre-season.

Gotta reward form, or other fringe VFL players will potentially become disenfranchised.
If Gardner has had a good run of 5 6 happy that he has battled back and been selected.

 

[DiamondDogs8]

Hopefully Gardy looks better without Bruce and Keath next to him. Still gives me nightmares

 

[Al dente]

Hopefully Gardy looks better without Bruce and Keath next to him. Still gives me nightmares

and he couldnt be any worse than Duryea has been?

 

[Munnez]

That’s one way to get Buss looking elsewhere. Playing Gardner in front of him. I’d understand if Buss wasn’t in form but he is playing well & is our future FB.

Buss performed to a reasonable level when he played at the top level
Seems like an opportunity lost to get games into a player that presumably is going to be the future in Buss.
Who's disposal is fat better than Gardner

 

[CarnTheScray]

Hopefully Gardy looks better without Bruce and Keath next to him. Still gives me nightmares

Never forget round 2 2022. The eyeball destroying game.

 

[adogsfan5]

Bevo this is the first big blue you have made all season. You gift Gardener a game in front of Jones and Buss. Just hope it does not cost us a win.

Jones is injured / coming off an injury

 

[Dog 36]

If Buss asks for a trade at the end of the year Dogs have no grounds to stop him. How does this continue to get games ahead of better players.

Agree and if I was another club I would be seeking him out

I expect him to seek a trade

 

[DueWest]

Just when I thought we were making a run for the finals in comes Gardiner before Busslinger or Jones.
Bevo has signed his extension all guaranteed now it’s time to take the piss

 

[Doggy]

Dear oh dear, please Gardy don’t let us down

No he's not playing