Prediction Changes v Port - Rd 9, 2021

[Braybrook Son]

English not looking likely, was really hoping our three headed monster was gonna push Port. Hoping Bruce AND Naughts fire as we will need them both to stretch Port’s defense. Need a couple of mid-small forwards to fire too!

 

[Dogsman16]

I don't have stats for this so perhaps I'm wrong, but based on my eye, the issue with our matchup against Port is that they defend clearance breaks really, really well. It's on the turnover game that they're vulnerable, but that requires us to generate turnovers in a defensive 50 where we're always undersized. Their excellent initial defence means that they negate our stoppage play, and their offensive prowess makes it difficult for us to put them in vulnerable positions. All up we get an absolute slog where we do all the hard work, they wait it out, and then score way too easily. Again and again and again.

To beat them, we need to hit our I50 connections really well, and/or defend their talls better than we have historically - and these are probably our biggest weaknesses. And, of course, we need to at least break even in the middle and apply pressure - if that falls off, we're done for. It's just a really bad matchup for us.

I think we should be able to get some turnovers in defensive 50. They have a highly potent small forward line so they won't play the negating type on Caleb or Dale.

Our inside 50 connections need to be much better than what they were for the majority of the game against Carlton. Bombing on top of Naughton's head against Weitering was a poor option.

Our lack of a secondary KPF option last year was the biggest problem. There interceptors ran off our smalls all night and intercepted at will.

 

[doggies ftw]

My team.

FB: Williams, Young, Wood
HF: Dale, Keath, Crozier
C: Smith, Libba, Hunter
HF: JJ, Naughton, Bont
FF: Cordy, Bruce, Weightman
R: Sweet, Macrae, Treloar
Int: McNeil, Scott, Duryea, Hannan

Cordy forward might be a strange call but he's the type who could put some key blocks on for Naught and lay some physical tackles. Could also try and play a bit of a negating role on Alir.

Don’t mind it, I really think we’re a tall short down forward without Tim. Schache probably not the answer and JUH/Martin obviously not this week. Low on options after that, possibly Wallis could come back in and play a similar role to what you have marked for Cordy

 

[Dogsman16]

Don’t mind it, I really think we’re a tall short down forward without Tim. Schache probably not the answer and JUH/Martin obviously not this week. Low on options after that, possibly Wallis could come back in and play a similar role to what you have marked for Cordy

Probably a decent option. Wally has been really good in the 2s and deserves another opportunity.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Just hope there is no long term issues with English. It’s a bit concerning to be honest.

 

[LordC]

Bev: Big chance we give Tim another week.

Absolutely, learnt our lesson with Picken trying to bring players as back too soon and risking re injury. Also with increased risk of legal action post career all clubs should be erring on the side of caution.


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[ScragCity]

On the Port board they are saying this is a real season-defining game for them. Makes me think they're going to come out and play hard ball a'la GWS.

I'd like to have a hungry vice captain back in the middle this week to give them someone else to tackle who they weren't expecting.

Whom

 

[Charlie Bucket]

I’m no medical expert but I’m pretty sure a concussion via knee to the jaw isn’t as bad as a knee to the head. Hits to the jaw send a shock signal to the brain (I think) where as a hit to the head is a direct impact.

He’s obviously taking a little while to recover completely, but I can’t see it becoming a long term thing like Pickens was.

 

[bobs head soup]

English looked to be training ok in the photos.

He probably could play if needed.

Whether he should play is unknown.

It really is a circumstance where if we're 95% sure he's ok to go then we should give him another week.

 

[Pugz89]

Bev said he's likely to get up.

Sorry, was supposed to say English to miss.

 

[Testekill]

English looked to be training ok in the photos.

He probably could play if needed.

Whether he should play is unknown.

Yeah would rather play it safe and have him return at 100%

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Hunter to miss

 

[Bulldogs85]

Hunter to miss

Bevo said Hunter is likely to play

 

[Doggy]

Hunter to miss

No he's not

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Bevo said Hunter is likely to play

Ruled out.

Hunter ruled out of Power clash

Western Bulldogs star Lachie Hunter will miss tomorrow night’s blockbuster clash against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[ScragCity]

Hunter to miss

That sucks.

Hunter, Dunkley, Martin, English, VDM, Gardner and possibly Horse all missing. Thats over 30% of our first choice 22.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Wallis comes in surely.

 

[Bulldogs85]

That sucks.

Hunter, Dunkley, Martin, English, VDM, Gardner and possibly Horse all missing. Thats over 30% of our first choice 22.

I Tipped port to win anyway

 

[Doggy]

Ruled out.

Hunter ruled out of Power clash

Western Bulldogs star Lachie Hunter will miss tomorrow night’s blockbuster clash against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Ok, we're kinda ****** now

 

[ScragCity]

I Tipped port to win anyway

I tipped us but I'm changing my tip to Port now. We are missing too many players for what is a formidable opponent interstate. I'd give us a 10% chance I reckon.

 

[Virgin Dog]

I Tipped port to win anyway

I would've had it close to 50/50, but with so many outs I'm pretty comfortable with my Port tip. Come within 10 points and I'll be fairly happy with the result honestly.

 

[Bulldogs85]

I tipped us but I'm changing my tip to Port now. We are missing too many players for what is a formidable opponent interstate. I'd give us a 10% chance I reckon.

This is the one game I wasn’t confident in

 

[ScragCity]

Would have been a good game to debut Jamarra if he didn't have that concussion. Throw him in when we have low expectations of winning and see what happens.

 

[Bulldogs85]

I would've had it close to 50/50, but with so many outs I'm pretty comfortable with my Port tip. Come within 10 points and I'll be fairly happy with the result honestly.

I had it at 50/50 if English was playing

 

[Bulldogs85]

Would have been a good game to debut Jamarra if he didn't have that concussion. Throw him in when we have low expectations of winning and see what happens.

Looks like Schache might play