Changes Round 4 vs Bombers

[_Cerberus_]

Looks like no debut this week, or we would have heard by now?

With no VFL last weekend, I'd be surprised if there is one. Likely would have heard by now, unless we train today.

 

[Graeme Cook]

true, and hawks are playing geelong this week. just a pity someone has to win

My thoughts exactly hate them both especially those smart arse Hawthorn small forwards and Bailey Sniff.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Bevo said likely make multiple changes

Got to assume itll libba and Hynes

Arty and Dolan would be my picks and more pure mid minutes to sanders and Freijah

 

[JohnnySteel]

Bevo said likely make multiple changes

Got to assume itll libba and Hynes

Arty and Dolan would be my picks and more pure mid minutes to sanders and Freijah

Strangely as a collective we have mostly agreed & understood selection calls this year. And it seems once again, we are all coming to this same conclusion.

Hopefully goes this way. Really keeen to see Dolan & Arty back in that forward 50.

 

[dogwatch]

Bevo said likely make multiple changes

Got to assume itll libba and Hynes

Arty and Dolan would be my picks and more pure mid minutes to sanders and Freijah

Or is there going to be one of those unexpected injuries suddenly announced on Thursday night? Haven’t had one yet in 2026.

They could even hold off until Friday night when the final 23 gets announced.

 

[HK_Bulldog]

Wonder if West is in the gun a bit. Hasn’t been poor but below his levels from last year. Bevo dropped Dale early last year so not shy about giving someone a kick.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Wonder if West is in the gun a bit. Hasn’t been poor but below his levels from last year. Bevo dropped Dale early last year so not shy about giving someone a kick.

Its a tough role to play compared to half back as a senior player

 

[Bald]

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: L.McNeil, L.Emmett, J.Dolan, W.Lewis, A.Jones
Out: T.Liberatore (hamstring), C.Hynes (omitted)

ESSENDON

In: N.Cox, K.Gerreyn, J.Nguyen, T.Edwards
Out: N.Caddy (concussion)

 

[BigFloppa]

Looks like no debut this week, or we would have heard by now?

You don't debut someone in a danger game like this

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Wow Louis Emmett already a potential named debut. Must be doing well in the twos

 

[Testekill]

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: L.McNeil, L.Emmett, J.Dolan, W.Lewis, A.Jones
Out: T.Liberatore (hamstring), C.Hynes (omitted)

ESSENDON

In: N.Cox, K.Gerreyn, J.Nguyen, T.Edwards
Out: N.Caddy (concussion)

Obviously Emmett isn't playing because we would have heard by now but he's bloody close to a debut.

 

[0utsider]

Assume Emmett, Lewis and McNeil end up as the subs, final bench of Davidson, Dolan, Sellwood, Bramble and Arty.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Or is there going to be one of those unexpected injuries suddenly announced on Thursday night? Haven’t had one yet in 2026.

They could even hold off until Friday night when the final 23 gets announced.

I pulled both my traps yawning on the toilet on Monday morning. Still in genuine pain but it’s too embarrassing to complain.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Its a tough role to play compared to half back as a senior player

I would think the only reason to omit him is just to keep him hungry. Not warranted in my opinion. He’s just been unfortunate that he’s not been massively involved.

 

[dergert]

Please God.. not mcneil.

 

[Dogs 13]

I would think the only reason to omit him is just to keep him hungry. Not warranted in my opinion. He’s just been unfortunate that he’s not been massively involved.

I think he really enjoys playing the Bombres too.

 

[chez_ferret]

Please God.. not mcneil.

Can see it now, McNeil to play, kick 6, and never be dropped again.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Obviously Emmett isn't playing because we would have heard by now but he's bloody close to a debut.

Emmett has already been named emergency in games so far this year. It's just the first time we've had a sunday game, and have had to name an extended bench.

Dolan, Jones, McNeil and Davidson are all named on the extended bench, we don't know for certain which of those four won't be picked (assuming that Bramble will be, and Emmett/Lewis won't be). Croft named on the field, so he's not dropped for Lewis either.

 

[weltschmerz]

Wonder if West is in the gun a bit. Hasn’t been poor but below his levels from last year. Bevo dropped Dale early last year so not shy about giving someone a kick.

Just to sub, which isn't an option any more. You'd have to properly omit someone and I don't think West has earned that at all.

 

[stefoid]

Cant wait to see if dolan and jones can bring.
cement spots

 

[JTCWBFC]

If we do bring in arty and Dolan we could even see west get more midfield time too in libbas absence. Help mix it up a bit for him

 

[Golden_6]

I can only assume they aren’t confident with Treloar’s fitness levels yet because this seemed like a perfect game to bring him back.

No Libba, a bye week and a weaker opposition to allow us to manage game time at 65-70%.

 

[Boristown]

I can only assume they aren’t confident with Treloar’s fitness levels yet because this seemed like a perfect game to bring him back.

No Libba, a bye week and a weaker opposition to allow us to manage game time at 65-70%.

It’s an even better game to bring in a few young small forwards looking to cement a spot in the big league imo

 

[bobs head soup]

Obviously Emmett isn't playing because we would have heard by now but he's bloody close to a debut.

It could be that we are not announcing debutantes earlier than we have to this year.

We didn't announce Lewis before selections were released (social media stuff came later).

Wouldn't mind it if so. Fits in with the tooth and nail credo (give the opposition nothing).

 

[Libbaaaa]

Tough for Treloar but I get it. Assuming Arty and Dolan come in they essentially are trying out for Hynes spot while Libba is straight back when fit. So Adzy would essentially be a placeholder only.