Preview Changes v Richmond

[Philthy1]

What did he actually do wrong? Recall him playing well end of 2018, then injured and then?

He had off field issues in 2019. Spoke to him at the Social Club Xmas party. He didn’t explain

 

[Mojorisin]

Not seeing a lot of west or McLean in these preferred forward 6s. Very interesting.

Both of them are much better In the midfield although west had a couple good showings up forward this year

 

[Munnez]

Dale Naughts Lipinski
Wallis Bruce Weightman

Looks good for quality just a little light on for pace

 

[Bazza Bulldog]

Q: When was the last time a key forward proved himself the best contested marking forward in the comp (as a teenaget no less) and then got sent to defence.

A: Trick question. Ain't never happened.

Liam Jones?
Just joking

 

[BEaston]

Gowers has to go.
Young, Porter, and Weightman.... we can't keep carrying this many inexperienced players, especially when they're all playing in the same area of the ground. We are not a rebuilding side. If I had to keep one, it's probably Weightman as he has the highest upside but I'd prefer to develop West as I think he's shown more.

Fingers crossed Dale or Schache are healthy by next week, else I'm worried Gowers keeps his position as the second "marking" option forward. I'd much prefer Greene if Dale or Schache aren't right but I'm not privy to current form/fitness levels.

If we roughly group up the roles on the ground, I feel like 3 of the 4 groups are pretty settled (backs, followers and wings)
Backs: Cordy, Keath, Williams, Daniel, JJ, Wood, Croz
Followers: English, Libba, Bont, Smith, Macrae
Wings: VDM, Richards, Lipinski (when Hunter comes back, VDM moves to the forwards)

This isn't to say some of these players don't move around but just generally grouping into their main role.

Still big question marks on the forwards... if we're playing Porter and Young up there for significant time it's not ideal.

Forwards from last night: Bruce, Wallis, Porter, Young, Suckling, Gowers, Weightman (bold won't be dropped)

It's obvious we are lacking natural forwards as well as experience. Too much panicked play, with already developing players such as VDM, Richards in other parts of the ground.

I'd have our best forward group as: Bruce, Schache, Wallis, Dale, Suckling, McLean, Dickson/Lloyd

Dale needs two talls next to him to perform at his best. Without Naughton we need Schache as a 2nd target, even if he's soft he still has more pros than cons with his accurate kicking, leading patterns and general forward nous. Suckling in the high half forward role is his best position currently. Wallis picks himself. McLean needs to lock down a role but should be good enough for best 22. Dickson or Lloyd as the smaller forwards, with their experience, forward craft and accurate kicking. I think this just makes us a much better team.

If Schache is injured I think Greene is a better option than Gowers as the second "tall". If Dale is still injured then both Lloyd and Dickson come in (or I guess Weightman could keep his spot).

FB	Wood	Keath	Crozier
HB	JJ	Cordy	Daniel
C	VDM	Smith	Richards
HF	McLean	Schache	Suckling
FF	Dale	Bruce	Wallis
Foll	English	Macrae	Bont
Inter	Williams	Libba	Lloyd/Dicko	Lipinski

Damn. As I was worried about, Dale and Schache are unfit so I think Gowers will keep his spot.

I hope it goes:
Out - Gowers, Porter, Young, Weightman
In - Greene, Lloyd, McLean, Hunter

I think it will go:
Out - Porter, Young
In - McLean, Lloyd

 

[TommyD13]

OUT: Gowers, Porter, La. Young, Suckling
IN: McLean, West, Le. Young, Lloyd

FF: Williams, Keath, Daniel
HF: Johannisen, Cordy, Wood
C: Macrae, Bontempelli, Vandermeer
HB: Lloyd, Le. Young, Lipinski
FB: Wallis, Bruce, Weightman
FOL: English, Smith, Liberatore
INT: McLean, West, Richards, Crozier

 

[Yojimbo]

OUT: Gowers, Porter, La. Young, Suckling
IN: McLean, West, Le. Young, Lloyd

FF: Williams, Keath, Daniel
HF: Johannisen, Cordy, Wood
C: Macrae, Bontempelli, Vandermeer
HB: Lloyd, Le. Young, Lipinski
FB: Wallis, Bruce, Weightman
FOL: English, Smith, Liberatore
INT: McLean, West, Richards, Crozier

They used to swap the forwards and backs when the opponent was terrible in junior footy.

 

[Dazb86]

My best forward set up is...

Vandemeer Naughton Richards
Wallis Bruce Lloyd

 

[Del165892]

My best forward set up is...

Vandemeer Naughton Richards
Wallis Bruce Lloyd

No love for the 2018 leading goal kicker?

 

[fronkalicious]

HF: Bonti Naughton McLean
FF: Dale Bruce West

Harsh on wallis, but I only think one of wallis, Dale, Lloyd and Dickson can play.

McLean just has to play.

West I have ahead of weightman for now.

Vandermeer more wing/HFF rotation. Very impressed with him though.

With Dunkley back, smiths emergence and Libba alive again, I think Bonti spending more time forward finally makes sense (ie it didn’t in 2018 when beveridge did it before smith and Dunkley became the players they are now).

Dale seems a marvel/dry ground specialist. Given finals footy, is normally dry/fast footy, he just gets the nod.

 

[Royale]

OUT: Gowers, Porter, La. Young, Suckling
IN: McLean, West, Le. Young, Lloyd

FF: Williams, Keath, Daniel
HF: Johannisen, Cordy, Wood
C: Macrae, Bontempelli, Vandermeer
HB: Lloyd, Le. Young, Lipinski
FB: Wallis, Bruce, Weightman
FOL: English, Smith, Liberatore
INT: McLean, West, Richards, Crozier

Crazy Bevo spinning the magnets!

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[dewah07]

Any word on Hunter's potential return?

 

[CarnTheScray]

It's good to be back from a ban.

Out: Porter, Gowers
In: West, Lloyd

Saw others suggest West at FF. He's a mid. Did you watch the game against Carlton?

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Any word on Hunter's potential return?

Bevo says a couple of weeks

 

[godoggies15]

Out-of-favour flag hero in mix to return for Dogs

Toby McLean and Sam Lloyd are in the mix to face the Tigers on Wednesday

www.afl.com.au

Includes information on Hunter too.

 

[Mister Snrub]

Sounds like no Hunter this week

 

[AFDogs]

West, McLean and Lloyd in. Let's load up and beat the Tiges and start this 3 week block on the right foot.

Porter, Gowers and Young out.

Hunter back in a couple weeks.

We'll be looking pretty good for finals tilt hopefully.

 

[dogwatch]

I'm hanging out for the video of a new debutant being announced at training.

Who will it be this week? I think there's only Khamis and Sweet left.

Or will it be one of the forgotten men - Hayes, Lynch, Greene, Roarke Smith?

 

[Mister Snrub]

I'm hanging out for the video of a new debutant being announced at training.

Who will it be this week? I think there's only Khamis and Sweet left.

Or will it be one of the forgotten men - Hayes, Lynch, Greene, Roarke Smith?

Garcia still waiting too, although that won't be happening this year...

Sweet is surely the next one, but probably not until English pulls up sore or something like that. Emergency every week

 

[The Inbetweener]

Cotchin and Stack will be back in for Tigers

 

[Golden_6]

Surely McLean is a direct swap for Porter this week. I mean Porter played plenty of midfield minutes last week so we should be able to take those and give them to Toby.

 

[bresker]

What are doing to prepare yourself for 6:30 tonight ?

I’ve made myself a safe space in the lounge room. I’ve got a load of macrame throws, some big cushions, a few Christmas lights and a big mug of hot milo laced with Bex and barbiturates. Oh and a set of Bluetooth headphones with Clannad and soft piano music on the playlist.

Good to go.

West & Ferg Greene in please, Suckling & Gowers our.

I fear that Father Time, the eternal enemy, is catching up on Suckerz with every game.

 

[bresker]

Surely McLean is a direct swap for Porter this week. I mean Porter played plenty of midfield minutes last week so we should be able to take those and give them to Toby.

He only played 56% game time so he didn’t play many minutes at all.

Gowers only played about 65%.

Either they were injured, unfit or doing something wrong.

 

[Golden_6]

He only played 56% game time so he didn’t play many minutes at all.

Gowers only played about 65%.

Either they were injured, unfit or doing something wrong.

Even at 56% game time, he still would’ve played the majority of those on the middle so there should be enough for Toby to get a 40% forward/40% mid gig this week, especially with Hunter out as well.

Gowers is a liability on the ground at all times so hopefully the changes are very basic this week.

In: McLean, Lloyd
Out: Porter, Gowers

 

[Mister Snrub]

Even at 56% game time, he still would’ve played the majority of those on the middle so there should be enough for Toby to get a 40% forward/40% mid gig this week, especially with Hunter out as well.

Gowers is a liability on the ground at all times so hopefully the changes are very basic this week.

In: McLean, Lloyd
Out: Porter, Gowers

These changes make the most sense, but we just know that's not what it'll end up being. Don't think we've collectively been able to predict a single week correctly so far. There's going to be some curveball like Gowers staying in, someone being managed, etc.