So wrapt Clay is back. Fingers crossed mate. Could his inclusion and minsons mean the club feel it may be a wet one. forecast anyone?
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Analysis Changes vs Swans 2/7/16
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There's so much good news with the inclusions that I wish it all wasn't wasted on the one week!
Clay back is a news story in itself coming back from a 3rd ACL. Minno back is a news story as he's ex-partners and just over the past couple of weeks was the poster boy for a theoretical mid-season trade if it were to be allowed. JJ, our best player in the team among the three and a half games he played (and that's no exaggeration) back from a three month injury lay-off. And finally, Lukas Webb, our best player in the VFL in an accumulated sense, finally gets a gig this late into the season. All are pretty much among the most newsworthy, joyous team selection news and it's all wasted on the one week!
Clay back is a news story in itself coming back from a 3rd ACL. Minno back is a news story as he's ex-partners and just over the past couple of weeks was the poster boy for a theoretical mid-season trade if it were to be allowed. JJ, our best player in the team among the three and a half games he played (and that's no exaggeration) back from a three month injury lay-off. And finally, Lukas Webb, our best player in the VFL in an accumulated sense, finally gets a gig this late into the season. All are pretty much among the most newsworthy, joyous team selection news and it's all wasted on the one week!
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Can someone post the ins and outs from last years win?
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I hope we can count our players better than the article on our website (see below) or we will be one player short it, also says Bailey Williams was omitted and other media reports say knee.
Well I cannot read Bevo did not think we would be playing Wood, JJ and Clay in the same week after missing so much footy and Minno has not been on the radar all year.
Bevo has surprised us before and come out with the win hope he can do it again.
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The Western Bulldogs have made four changes to the side that went down to Geelong in Round 13, with captain Easton Wood and speedster Jason Johannisen headlining the inclusions for Saturday’s game against the Swans.
Ruckman Will Minson and midfielders Clay Smith and Lukas Webb have also been named and will make the trip to Sydney, with both to play their first senior games for the year.
Assistant Coach Steven King said that Wood had fully recovered from his hamstring complaint and is ready to lead the side out against the second-place Swans.
“It’s great to have Woody back, obviously our acting skipper, he’s probably had a couple more weeks with the bye so we know he’s ready to go,” King told westernbulldogs.com.au.
“As a back group, and as a team in general, we really appreciate his rebound and his intercept marking, it’s just great to have him back in the line-up.
“It makes us more settled and gets a bit more experience amongst the group.”
While there was speculation that Johannisen would return via the VFL having not played since injuring his hamstring tendon in round four, King said the 23-year-old had done more than enough to demonstrate his readiness.
“We’ve been really happy, the conditioning staff have done an amazing job, he’s the fittest he’s ever been.
“We’re just really confident that JJ’s game is at a level where we’re comfortable with him coming straight back into the AFL team.
“He’s done numerous sessions above and beyond what you do physically in a game so we’re really confident he can come in and give us some bounce off that half-back line again.”
Another player returning from injury is midfielder Clay Smith. Smith will play his first game at AFL level since suffering a ruptured ACL in round six last season and has been recalled to the senior side after two standout performances for Footscray.
King said Smith brings a certain X-factor to the group and will be welcome addition to the side.
“It’s great to have Clay back, he’s obviously steamrolled the door to get back in and in true Clay fashion, the way he attacks the ball and plays the game, he plays every game like it’s his last.
“We couldn’t not pick him this week after two very solid games at VFL level plus the bye… We just think he’s ready.”
And ruckman Will Minson has returned to the side in place of Tom Campbell, King saying the veteran big man had forced his way back into the team through consistently impressive VFL form.
“He’s had to earn his spot but he’s played some really good footy at VFL level and he gets his opportunity.
“He was pivotal again to the boys getting up in Frankston and the amount of work he’s put in over a couple of months has been really solid.”
Fletcher Roberts, Josh Dunkley, Tom Campbell, Mitch Honeychurch and Bailey Williams have all been omitted from the side that faced Geelong in Round 13.
Saturday afternoon’s clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground will also be a milestone match for Lachie Hunter, with the 21-year-old to play his 50th game for the Club.
Well I cannot read Bevo did not think we would be playing Wood, JJ and Clay in the same week after missing so much footy and Minno has not been on the radar all year.
Bevo has surprised us before and come out with the win hope he can do it again.
Bulldogs website
The Western Bulldogs have made four changes to the side that went down to Geelong in Round 13, with captain Easton Wood and speedster Jason Johannisen headlining the inclusions for Saturday’s game against the Swans.
Ruckman Will Minson and midfielders Clay Smith and Lukas Webb have also been named and will make the trip to Sydney, with both to play their first senior games for the year.
Assistant Coach Steven King said that Wood had fully recovered from his hamstring complaint and is ready to lead the side out against the second-place Swans.
“It’s great to have Woody back, obviously our acting skipper, he’s probably had a couple more weeks with the bye so we know he’s ready to go,” King told westernbulldogs.com.au.
“As a back group, and as a team in general, we really appreciate his rebound and his intercept marking, it’s just great to have him back in the line-up.
“It makes us more settled and gets a bit more experience amongst the group.”
While there was speculation that Johannisen would return via the VFL having not played since injuring his hamstring tendon in round four, King said the 23-year-old had done more than enough to demonstrate his readiness.
“We’ve been really happy, the conditioning staff have done an amazing job, he’s the fittest he’s ever been.
“We’re just really confident that JJ’s game is at a level where we’re comfortable with him coming straight back into the AFL team.
“He’s done numerous sessions above and beyond what you do physically in a game so we’re really confident he can come in and give us some bounce off that half-back line again.”
Another player returning from injury is midfielder Clay Smith. Smith will play his first game at AFL level since suffering a ruptured ACL in round six last season and has been recalled to the senior side after two standout performances for Footscray.
King said Smith brings a certain X-factor to the group and will be welcome addition to the side.
“It’s great to have Clay back, he’s obviously steamrolled the door to get back in and in true Clay fashion, the way he attacks the ball and plays the game, he plays every game like it’s his last.
“We couldn’t not pick him this week after two very solid games at VFL level plus the bye… We just think he’s ready.”
And ruckman Will Minson has returned to the side in place of Tom Campbell, King saying the veteran big man had forced his way back into the team through consistently impressive VFL form.
“He’s had to earn his spot but he’s played some really good footy at VFL level and he gets his opportunity.
“He was pivotal again to the boys getting up in Frankston and the amount of work he’s put in over a couple of months has been really solid.”
Fletcher Roberts, Josh Dunkley, Tom Campbell, Mitch Honeychurch and Bailey Williams have all been omitted from the side that faced Geelong in Round 13.
Saturday afternoon’s clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground will also be a milestone match for Lachie Hunter, with the 21-year-old to play his 50th game for the Club.
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So happy to see Clay get back, I've been a fan since day one.
Looking forward to big Will rattling Sinclair and Towers around all day, honestly never thought I'd see him play another senior game (for us at least)
JJ, Wood - no words required
Looking forward to big Will rattling Sinclair and Towers around all day, honestly never thought I'd see him play another senior game (for us at least)
JJ, Wood - no words required
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I think the miscount is because Webb isn't mentioned in the club website video.
Which makes me think he was a very late inclusion, possibly due to Williams knee or some other training injury.
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Concerned, however the club seems very happy with his progress, and sure JJ wouldn't come back if he felt like he was in danger of having troubles.
My heart is sure to be in my mouth with every sprint/kick
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Stoked with the ins. I'm not as worried about Clay as some - sounds a bit harsh but after 3 ACL's in a row him playing feels like a bonus rather than an expectation now. But obviously hope like hell he can stay on the park and forge out the career he deserves
Yes a very similar kicking style
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Spot on mate. The Western Bulldogs have their own meteorologists on the payroll.
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Nope. We wouldnt play him if he wasnt right.
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Forecast is 18 and sunny.
I'm sure the club thinks he's right to go but the stress and fatigue levels experienced in a match simply cannot be recreated in a fitness test.
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Minus the strutting jog away from maimed bodies and a genuine good bloke.
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Wow. I love that we have 5 changes and the one I am least excited about is the return of our captain.... Not to say he won't have a bigger impact than some of the inclusions - just genuinely excited to see what Webb, JJ, Clay and Minno will bring to this team.
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Yes his girl friend made a similar comment.
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