Analysis Changes vs Weagles Round 11

[Charlie Bucket]

I wouldn’t be taking WC lightly. They won’t be shithouse all season and should have a better 22 next week.

No resting players, we’ve already had such an interrupted start to the season. Strengthen the side as much as we can from here on in. Get Tim, Bruce, Hunter and Co back in and going at 100% as soon as possible.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

I’d also like to see Artie Jones get a crack on the open deck of Perth Stadium.

He looked great yesterday and would be a welcome addition this season if can take the step, which I anticipate he can.

In
English
Jones
Cody


Out
Cordy
McComb
Cleary

 

[Golden_6]

In: English, Weightman, Duryea
Out: Cordy, McComb, Cleary

 

[dergert]

Sweet needs to play, English has missed a lot of footy and I imagine he'll blow up after half time.

The same concerns I had with the Martin/English combo is the same I have with Sweet/English. Sweet hasn't shown he can rest forward and be a presence and not have us as a rotation down. Perhaps he hasn't had the opportunity this time around as he has been number one.

What I will say that Sweet offers that English doesn't quite yet is strong tackling.

 

[ringa5]

Can't see why some are calling To out Cleary.looks pretty confident and composed to me.A couple of errors But all in all has height ,can mark and football smarts.
Good pick up by recruiters.
Keep Williams on the wing
Scott on the other
Mcomb looked more comfortable used in other roles away from the wing.
If English Can't run out the game play him full forward
Otherwise he rucks 80 percent and no need for Sweet (unfortunate but that's professional sport)
Love to see Jamarra back looked good in patches.The coaches will decide when he is ready again.
Otherwise not many changes needed unless Weightman is cherry ripe.
JJ will need lead up games but we miss him and Hunter badly.

 

[Foxman98]

Cordy Sweet and Buku are the only 3 in strife to hold their spots. Cleary was very good and composed again, McComb improved his disposals again and hit the scoreboard and had 7 score involvements.

Marra English Cody for Cordy Sweet Buku

 

[DueWest]

I suspect we may manage one or two against the long trip west so we are right on a quick turnaround against Geelong

Ins are English, Weightman, Duryea

Outs McComb, Cordy, and Cleary or Khamis

both Cleary and Khamis would be unlucky.

 

[Virgin Dog]

It's quite amazing really.
I for one didn't rate Gardner, but he has really developed into a disciplined defender.
He has his limitations, but he knows them and sticks with keeping it simple.
A spoil first mentality. He is quicker than I thought and his kicking has improved.

I'd like to see English in this week- maybe for Cordy.
Keep Sweet in and see how the two ruckmen work together.

KM

I think too many fall into the trap of focussing on developing players' flaws instead of what they bring to the mix. Gardner is an iffy mark and can be slow to make a decision at times, which is all people would look at, instead of seeing what you mentioned in your comment - he's quick, he spoils (and does it better than most players in the comp imo), has huge reach and his disposal is actually very good now he's got the confidence in his game. Get players around him who can handle the 1 on 1s and take an intercept grab and he looks like an infinitely better player.

Agree on Cordy for English. Hope we try to make a Sweet/English combination work, because if anything happens to English when we hit finals (assuming we even make it), we're no chance if Sweet has spent the whole season in the VFL

 

[VitalDread]

Out: Cordy
In: English

See how two ruckman works

 

[Dogsman16]

Eagles injury list is absolutely horrific. It’s worse than ours. Natanui, Allen, Ryan, Rioli, Hurn will all be missing. Chances too that shuey, Kennedy and sheed will all miss also.

 

[Angak]

Anyone know what's going on with Caleb ? Has not been himself all season. His lack of height has also been a glaring issue much more this season compared to previous. It's as if he is almost scared to make body contact when attempting to spoil a marking contest.

Maybe his contract negotiations are playing on his mind ? Have we low-balled him ? If i was Bevo I'd drop him for a few weeks ( for Corzier) to see if it can reignite his season.

 

[Del165892]

Anyone know what's going on with Caleb ? Has not been himself all season. His lack of height has also been a glaring issue much more this season compared to previous. It's as if he is almost scared to make body contact when attempting to spoil a marking contest.

Maybe his contract negotiations are playing on his mind ? Have we low-balled him ? If i was Bevo I'd drop him for a few weeks ( for Corzier) to see if it can reignite his season.

He and Bailey Williams have both been off this season. As far as I know they live together. Problems at home maybe? Maybe some kind of gas leak in the building making them fatigued/brainfogged?

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I’d also like to see Artie Jones get a crack on the open deck of Perth Stadium.

He looked great yesterday and would be a welcome addition this season if can take the step, which I anticipate he can.

In
English
Jones
Cody


Out
Cordy
McComb
Cleary

Jones is a strong possibility to be given a debut game in his home state. Could replace Cleary. English to return and Cordy to sub maybe. Weightman could also come in, he’s a better version of McNeil imo, although McNeil did well v the Suns. Cody is more accurate and attracts free kicks

Edit: maybe English for Buku

 

[Unorth]

He and Bailey Williams have both been off this season. As far as I know they live together. Problems at home maybe? Maybe some kind of gas leak in the building making them fatigued/brainfogged?

Little bird told me that Bailey replaced the toilet paper HOWEVER he left it with the sheets hanging under instead of over the top, hotel style. Caleb is very particular about this. It has been an ongoing issue since round 1 and a source of great debate and conflict between not only them but the team as a whole.

 

[maddog37]

Little bird told me that Bailey replaced the toilet paper HOWEVER he left it with the sheets hanging under instead of over the top, hotel style. Caleb is very particular about this. It has been an ongoing issue since round 1 and a source of great debate and conflict between not only them but the team as a whole.

Also an issue surrounding a preference for oat milk over almond in the morning latte run. Massive problems internally as a result.

 

[doggies ftw]

Is Cody ready, if so straight swap for McComb - Cody, West, McNeil is a good trio for forward pressure now, much better than some of the combos we’ve tried. West probably the one to get dropped though

Cordy for Timmy, we just have to try this - whether the Sweet/English combo works or not I don’t know - I’m not sold by any stretch but it would be genuinely incompetent of us to not give it a run.


Cleary for Doc, really impressed with Cleary but no harm in him going back to the twos for now, Doc improves the team.

 

[manutd/dogs]

Buku cleared to play. Only a $2000 fine.

 

[Dogs5416]

Not sure why people have been wanting McNeil out of the team over the last few weeks. This season he is averaging 4 tackles a game and 1.9 of those tackles are inside 50. 16.4 pressure acts. He has good disposal efficiency and is a solid kick for goal. Playing a difficult position. Played well again over the weekend.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Jones is a strong possibility to be given a debut game in his home state. Could replace Cleary. English to return and Cordy to sub maybe. Weightman could also come in, he’s a better version of McNeil imo, although McNeil did well v the Suns. Cody is more accurate and attracts free kicks

Edit: maybe English for Buku

Forgot he was from WA. Has debut game written all over it.
I think he’s also been emergency the last couple of weeks?

Can’t see McNeil missing, maybe after last week but suspect his recent poor form was covid related. Was great yesterday.

Buku an interesting one. Wasn’t great, but may be given another chance.

 

[True Dog]

Out: Cordy
In: English

See how two ruckman works

I agree this is a perfect week to play both big men, Cordy is basically playing as a battering ram blocking for Naughts which Sweet should be able to do and swap with Tim. I’d also consider bringing in Doc for Daniel, to me CD is cruising in 2nd gear and could use a little wake up call.

 

[Anja_Nees]

WC are terrible at the moment but you shouldn’t take it for granted. Even in the early days of GWS and GC there was the odd upset.

Honestly to get back to 6-5 from where we were a month or so back is not bad, but to choke would be season over. Send Tim (who may want to visit WA anyway) and Weightman if they’re around.

Clearly and Cordy the obvious possible outs.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Shop early and cruise to a win would be ideal. Last year we should have beat them by 100 but we couldn’t convert.

 

[dogwatch]

I'll settle for any sort of win but it would be great to get a percentage boost as well.
Send the best and fittest we've got. English and Weightman need to show they really are fully fit and ready.

 

[Doggy]

I'll settle for any sort of win but it would be great to get a percentage boost as well.
Send the best and fittest we've got. English and Weightman need to show they really are fully fit and ready.

Declared fit already

 

[Shacf501]

Little bird told me that Bailey replaced the toilet paper HOWEVER he left it with the sheets hanging under instead of over the top, hotel style. Caleb is very particular about this. It has been an ongoing issue since round 1 and a source of great debate and conflict between not only them but the team as a whole.

Nah, I don't believe this... Caleb still uses a potty as his feet cant hit the ground on a proper toilet