Preview Changes vs GWS (Elimination Final)

[House_of_Dahl]

You know as long as we win this one I think I can cope bowing out if it comes to it. Obviously much prefer to go all the way

 

[dogwatch]

If Dickson is fit I think he will come in for West. Otherwise no change.

Libba and Daniel won't be ready.

No change likely for the talls IMO.

 

[Bodicifer]

In: Trengove, Dickson
Out: West, Cordy

I know Bevo won't drop him but I'd rather he line up on Cameron than Cordy imo.

 

[LondonBulldog]

Each year there are hard luck stories of players who miss out, don't let sentiment get in the way.

Libba will not play again this year. The Libba of 2014 to 2016 is gone, he will only be backup next year.

Daniels will struggle to get back in, unless he can really prove his hamstring is right.

The side is currently working, the balance in defence, forward and in the middle is spot on. There won't be many changes.

 

[ExRoyboy]

Hayes and Richards play on the wings. Caleb can fill that role if he comes back.

Can west?

Don’t think so and that’s why I picked West to go out at the start of the thread. I’ve been happy with Hayes as well since he came back into the team.

 

[Libba39]

Fletch in to dominate Cameron in another final?

He actually played on Patton that day I think

 

[Libba39]

Slightly off topic but do West, Young and Trengove all play vfl this week?

 

[Bro_Pro]

Rh

Slightly off topic but do West, Young and Trengove all play vfl this week?

that is a good question...

 

[Mofra]

He actually played on Patton that day I think

He had his snoz smashed by Cameron early that game. It was the exact moment I thought we were a real chance, GWS going the knuckle rather than playing the ball.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

He had his snoz smashed by Cameron early that game. It was the exact moment I thought we were a real chance, GWS going the knuckle rather than playing the ball.

That was Rhys Palmer.

 

[Mofra]

That was Rhys Palmer.

Was it? My bad

 

[Libba39]

He had his snoz smashed by Cameron early that game. It was the exact moment I thought we were a real chance, GWS going the knuckle rather than playing the ball.

No doubt they will do the same again. It could be Mummy's last ever game. He may possibly decapitate someone....

 

[godoggies15]

Not sure where to put this but need to vent some frustration at English and his regular approach to centre bounces where he will go up a fraction earlier than his opponent....now I am aware that this is a strategy to beat your opponent....problem is that this is not working....Simon Madden was a brilliant exponent of this so maybe lets get Simon in to teach Tim the finer points to this ruck skill....I realise that Tim is young and there is no doubt in a year or 2 he will be one of the games best ruckman and it is only through practice he will get better...but right now this going up early needs to become a winner for Tim not his opponent

 

[AFDogs]

Not sure where to put this but need to vent some frustration at English and his regular approach to centre bounces where he will go up a fraction earlier than his opponent....now I am aware that this is a strategy to beat your opponent....problem is that this is not working....Simon Madden was a brilliant exponent of this so maybe lets get Simon in to teach Tim the finer points to this ruck skill....I realise that Tim is young and there is no doubt in a year or 2 he will be one of the games best ruckman and it is only through practice he will get better...but right now this going up early needs to become a winner for Tim not his opponent

Okay. Thanks for your vent.

Do you want him dropped for this reason?

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Not sure where to put this but need to vent some frustration at English and his regular approach to centre bounces where he will go up a fraction earlier than his opponent....now I am aware that this is a strategy to beat your opponent....problem is that this is not working....Simon Madden was a brilliant exponent of this so maybe lets get Simon in to teach Tim the finer points to this ruck skill....I realise that Tim is young and there is no doubt in a year or 2 he will be one of the games best ruckman and it is only through practice he will get better...but right now this going up early needs to become a winner for Tim not his opponent

Simons now over 60 and spends his spare time playing in a pub band. He’d offer about as much as you and I would to young Tim.

 

[godoggies15]

Okay. Thanks for your vent.

Do you want him dropped for this reason?

Absolutely not....this kid is going to be a gun and all hats off to him for trying different strategies....there was one tap from a centre bounce yesterday that went straight to the Bont which was brilliant to watch....would just like to see more of them.....which will happen once he gets better...my frustration is I am yet to see him win a tap out from going up early.....though I am sure it will happen....eventually

 

[Golden_6]

It'll be interesting to see what they do next week with Footscray's VFL final with who plays and who doesn't.

Hayes, West, Richards & Young could all potentially be left out of the first final with guys like Trengove, Dickson & Libba potential ins.

 

[lachy]

It'll be interesting to see what they do next week with Footscray's VFL final with who plays and who doesn't.

Hayes, West, Richards & Young could all potentially be left out of the first final with guys like Trengove, Dickson & Libba potential ins.

Will be interesting to see what we do given the bye week.

Though at times I have not been sure of team selection, the match committee have a proven track record in the last half of this year I will back them in to chose the best 22 though I may shake my head when I see the selection

 

[Chillzy]

I'm hearing Tom Boyd's made himself available for selection

 

[True Dog]

IMO Trenners is a must inclusion… We got smashed under the highball yesterday and at times made Tex look like Wayne friggen Carey I’d drop Young before Cordy but didn’t think Cordy did himself any favours yesterday. We got a way with a win due to our dominance across the ground but GWS at home in a final will be a different proposition. Dickson if fit (truly fit) also plays, West likely makes way although Hayes who is to easily moved off the ball and as others said fumblely at times could go.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Not sure where to put this but need to vent some frustration at English and his regular approach to centre bounces where he will go up a fraction earlier than his opponent....now I am aware that this is a strategy to beat your opponent....problem is that this is not working....Simon Madden was a brilliant exponent of this so maybe lets get Simon in to teach Tim the finer points to this ruck skill....I realise that Tim is young and there is no doubt in a year or 2 he will be one of the games best ruckman and it is only through practice he will get better...but right now this going up early needs to become a winner for Tim not his opponent

I'm no master of ruck craft but suspect going up a bit early is part of the strategy to at least halve the contest at this stage. At best they get an under pressure tap, which makes it pretty 50-50. Knowing he'll otherwise win around the ground it's a fair proposition imo.

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

Very similar game by West. Followed up his 1 tackle debut with a 2 tackle effort. Puts on pressure in other ways but he needs to get those numbers up if he wants a shot in a finals team.

 

[maddog37]

Very similar game by West. Followed up his 1 tackle debut with a 2 tackle effort. Puts on pressure in other ways but he needs to get those numbers up if he wants a shot in a finals team.

Prefer Dickson in that spot myself. I worry about Dicksons fresh record though.

 

[Triple Baileys]

Keep seeing posts advocating the inclusion of Caleb and Libba.

The Clubs's injury list, published today on www.westernbulldogs.com.au states:

Caleb: hamstring, 3-5 weeks out.
Libba: knee, indefinite.

Neither is likely to play again this season, even if we make the Grand Final.

You have been warned.

 

[bobs head soup]

No doubt they will do the same again. It could be Mummy's last ever game. He may possibly decapitate someone....

Maybe another reason to include Trenners. A few brief runs in the ruck to blunt Mummy and co a little rather than Tim absorbing nearly all of the force. An extra big fiercely competitive body rarely goes astray in finals