Preview Changes vs Melbourne

[Dog 36]

He had played one solid game (Collingwood), one good game (Sydney) and two indifferent games (Fremantle and the North game before he was hit by Ziebell in the last quarter). He's returned to play two terrible games (Geelong and Sydney).

That last quarter against Freo, where we only got something like 5 inside 50's for the entire quarter as Freo overran us, where Cloke needed to stand up, play his role to take contested marks and help drive us forward, was disappointing.

Fair summary BUT Geelong was Trav's first game back after injury which coincided with Dickson coming back also so he really hadn't played much with others in the forward line and as for Sydney well you could say the same about all our players except for one or two. Playing in the forward line vs Sydney on Thursday would have been a nightmare.

Let's just wait and see.

 

[perro_loco]

Libba, Cordy
English, Adams

I think that you might right. We have been calling for more heads, but at the end of the day it might be a decision based on consistency rather than wholesale changes.

 

[perro_loco]

Assess. Yep that's how I interpreted it.

Assess = season is gone IMHO.

 

[BEaston]

Jury is still out on Cloke. Definitely not a write off yet.

 

[Beasht]

I'm finding it hard to pick anyone in the forward line that has worked apart from a good game here and there.

Our delivery is rubbish, we take too long to get it in there, once its in there it's straight back out again. We haven't exactly laid a great platform for a forward to work with. My Dad is a life long Colliwobbles supporter so I've grown up watching more of Cloke than I would like to admit to, he was worth taking a punt on but he would have been more effective in the 16' team. I hardly recognise our team at the moment.

 

[yebiga]

Jury is still out on Cloke. Definitely not a write off yet.

The Jury and the Judge have left the chamber - no one wants to retry this case. This was done last year - his gone.

 

[Martyn_30_]

If the team doesn't bring a finals like pressure early then there's no back to back, because if this week doesn't spark them then nothing will.


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[Proper Gander]

To mix up the thought processes slightly, the last time Travis kicked a massive haul (might have been 7-0? Something ridiculous anyway) was against Melbourne. And we haven't had to face him since. So if the dogs are keen to roll the dice one last time on him, this is definitely the moment to do it. We pretty much specialise in elevating players like Travis to GOAT levels

 

[Del165892]

I get the rest, but when did this happen?

It didn't. Roughead hadn't played an AFL game all year so we gave him two in the VFL ramping up his minutes. He certainly didn't lose his spot to Cloke as they don't even play the same role. It's just TNP creating storylines in his mind to suit his narrative.

 

[Pugz89]

To mix up the thought processes slightly, the last time Travis kicked a massive haul (might have been 7-0? Something ridiculous anyway) was against Melbourne. And we haven't had to face him since. So if the dogs are keen to roll the dice one last time on him, this is definitely the moment to do it. We pretty much specialise in elevating players like Travis to GOAT levels

You're not the only team to do that, don't worry haha. We have a thread dedicated to it, named in honour of Majak Daw.

 

[cecil]

Against Geelong. Roughead had played the 1 game the week before against Richmond in the VFL, and Cloke came straight back in the team without playing any VFL games after recovering from his broken ribs. So not only both were fit, but Roughead actually had a game under his legs and Cloke didn't.

Roughy was out for about 4 extra weeks, and had an incredibly rare injury. No way it's true Cloke took his place.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Roughy was out for about 4 extra weeks, and had an incredibly rare injury. No way it's true Cloke took his place.

But Roughy had already played a week in the VFL, and Cloke hadn't, so that cancels out I think.

 

[Dogs Rule]

To mix up the thought processes slightly, the last time Travis kicked a massive haul (might have been 7-0? Something ridiculous anyway) was against Melbourne. And we haven't had to face him since. So if the dogs are keen to roll the dice one last time on him, this is definitely the moment to do it. We pretty much specialise in elevating players like Travis to GOAT levels

I like theory and hope you're right, but there's been some classic examples of good average players having a day out against us (Petrie, Carlisle to name a few).

Sadly, our players never return the favour.

 

[Dogs 13]

To mix up the thought processes slightly, the last time Travis kicked a massive haul (might have been 7-0? Something ridiculous anyway) was against Melbourne. And we haven't had to face him since. So if the dogs are keen to roll the dice one last time on him, this is definitely the moment to do it. We pretty much specialise in elevating players like Travis to GOAT levels

We see what you're doing there

 

[LeverPuller]

You're not the only team to do that, don't worry haha. We have a thread dedicated to it, named in honour of Majak Daw.

We have one dedicated to Kent Kingsley.

 

[hutchy31]

Gawn out for one more week. That's a bit of luck.

 

[Johnny_Dogg4]

Gawn out for one more week. That's a bit of luck.

really ? source ?
if true thats good news for us

 

[immortalmike]

But Roughy had already played a week in the VFL, and Cloke hadn't, so that cancels out I think.

There's your problem right there.

 

[hutchy31]

really ? source ?
if true thats good news for us

Heard it on the radio on way to work, Nova I think. Not sure of exact source but you'd imagine it's true.

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

Heard it on the radio on way to work, Nova I think. Not sure of exact source but you'd imagine it's true.[/QUOTE

They could do a Bevo , name him as an emergency and spring him as a last minute change. That what happened to Roughead against the Saints.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Where's Clay Smith?

 

[Doggy]

Where's Clay Smith?

Calf injury.

Chance to return with Boyd and Morris

 

[SayerTheCreator]

Calf injury.

Chance to return with Boyd and Morris

My old man reckons he heard Murph is a chance.

Thought he was out for ~4 weeks?

 

[Doggy]

My old man reckons he heard Murph is a chance.

Thought he was out for ~4 weeks?

No chance. 3 to 4 weeks

 

[McCraeBF]

Do any of you guys think it was funny Boyd came straight in against Sydney when everyone else didn't.

Even when Morris came straight in he looked underdone against Geelong..