Changes v lions

[Next Waiting]

Surprised that VDM held his spot. I thought JJ or Wallis (or even Scott) might get the gig in front of him.

I read it a little differently. I think Bevo is prepared to gamble (under Covid restrictions) getting games into the legs of his best players even though they might not perform to their best initially and there is a risk it could cost a game.

But the risk of losing a game (or a top 4 spot) while getting them up to speed is outweighed by a belief and a possibility that we could win it all with our best 22 available (Bruce and Martin injuries not withstanding). I think Bevo thinks that a fit VDM with games under his belt is one of the pieces we need to do that...moreso than the others mentioned. I agree FWIW.

If there were to be a late change today, I would have thought it might be a positional rather than an injury related one. If it were, and as unlucky as that might make Roarke Smith (who's done nothing wrong), another small pressure forward to the mix would be where I went (JJ) or even a defensive fwd role on Rich for say Scott (unless Roarke can do that).

 

[dergert]

I read it a little differently. I think Bevo is prepared to gamble (under Covid restrictions) getting games into the legs of his best players even though they might not perform to their best initially and there is a risk it could cost a game.

But the risk of losing a game (or a top 4 spot) while getting them up to speed is outweighed by a belief and a possibility that we could win it all with our best 22 available (Bruce and Martin injuries not withstanding). I think Bevo thinks that a fit VDM with games under his belt is one of the pieces we need to do that...moreso than the others mentioned. I agree FWIW.

If there were to be a late change today, I would have thought it might be a positional rather than an injury related one. If it were, and as unlucky as that might make Roarke Smith (who's done nothing wrong), another small pressure forward to the mix would be where I went (JJ) or even a defensive fwd role on Rich for say Scott (unless Roarke can do that).

I thought Bevo would be crazy enough to throw Crozier up forward for a defensive role.

 

[Libba39]

Surprised that VDM held his spot. I thought JJ or Wallis (or even Scott) might get the gig in front of him.

Don't forget how little football he's played, and I reckon the club rate him pretty highly.
His tackle & pressure was good on Sunday and he'll be cherry ripe if we progress further.

 

[BEaston]

If there is no crowd means less bias from umpires (which IMO is the biggest factor to HGA)

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

If there is no crowd means less bias from umpires (which IMO is the biggest factor to HGA)

Looks like there will be a crowd

 

[Bro_Pro]

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel

35

Caleb Daniel

Age

27

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

is under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Brisbane.

I hope not

 

[House_of_Dahl]

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel is under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Brisbane.

I hope not

Think I'd like Richards in if that eventuates

 

[Northernsoul74]

Think I'd like Richards in if that eventuates

Not an emergency is he?

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Think I'd like Richards in if that eventuates

Actually he's not an emergency...would have to JJ or Scott if we want someone on HB

 

[Northernsoul74]

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel is under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Brisbane.

I hope not

He was rumoured to be getting a test just before first bounce last week but got through.

 

[dergert]

Think I'd like Richards in if that eventuates

I love red, but I don't know about him in a massive final just yet. Reckon Crozier would sure up our defence.

 

[dergert]

I love red, but I don't know about him in a massive final just yet. Reckon Crozier would sure up our defence.

Aaaannnnnd he isn't an emergency so scrap that.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Actually he's not an emergency...would have to JJ or Scott if we want someone on HB

I don’t mind Scott but not off half back.

 

[Golden_6]

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel is under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Brisbane.

I hope not

The article is crap and doesn’t say anything we don’t know and is also wrong. It says he got injured late last week in the win, when everyone on here knows he carried the injury into the game and had a pre game fitness test.

 

[Merlins Revenge]

JJ in the back half, if Daniel is out? Quick enough for Cameron

 

[Libba39]

I don’t mind Scott but not off half back.

Would be a big loss but I think JJ just comes in and does a job. Dale plays a tiny bit deeper in defence.

 

[dergert]

Wonder why Bevo wouldn't do this as a late change?

 

[Golden_6]

Wonder why Bevo wouldn't do this as a late change?

He’s not out. It’s the AFL website speculating based on his Thursday presser.

 

[Dogs 13]

WESTERN Bulldogs defender Caleb Daniel is under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday's semi-final against Brisbane.

I hope not

He's hardly going to be above a cloud

 

[ummmbont]

Treloar and Dunks were also very scratchy their first couple back but started to show signs in the 2nd half last week. I think with the lack of vfl and the complications this year brings, players take a bit longer to click back into groove.

I think your point is valid, but maybe his last quarter was enough for the club to roll the dice that the old VDM (and Dunks and Adz) is close to being back

I think your right on.

Treloar will rip brissy apart.
He will get 30 plus and kick 2.
Reason- they will put time into Bont libba and Macca

 

[ScottyDogg]

Aaaannnnnd he isn't an emergency so scrap that.

How come being listed as an emergency didn’t matter last week but it does this week?

I suggested that I was worrried that we didn’t have a ruckman in the emergencies and everyone said it did t matter.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Looks like there will be a crowd

Don't speak too soon https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/news/queensland-confirms-new-covid-case/news-story/022145479dc291e4113baed6c7cf588

TBh id prefer any crowd even if hostile

 

[Oliver G]

You don't have to be listed as an emergency to come into the 22, not sure why some on here are suggesting you have to be.

 

[ScottyDogg]

You don't have to be listed as an emergency to come into the 22, not sure why some on here are suggesting you have to be.

Oliver Gigacz I am loving your radio silence this week. I am like a kid on Christmas Day waiting for some more Bevo left field shenanigans.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

You don't have to be listed as an emergency to come into the 22, not sure why some on here are suggesting you have to be.

True just pay the $5k or whatever it is