Prediction R5: CHANGES vs Bulldogs

[Taylor]

I wonder how he gets back in - especially if Duman impresses on debut and Pearce / Hamling continue to be solid down there. There's no way we will ever play all 4.

If Tabs misses and everyone else is unfit, he might play as a forward - well, line up forward

 

[simpsonwillo]

The thing is Duman will be well supported by Hamling and A. Pearce, all he has to do is nullify his man and get the ball off to Wilson, Blakely or Ryan.

Haven’t seen him at WAFL yet - can the man move?

Yep, seen him at training ,he’s lightning quick.

 

[stax on the mull]

What is there to know about Patrick Lipinski? Is there anyone here who has worked on the Lipinski file?

 

[youmewe]

In many southern and eastern European languages, duman is smoke.

Saturday night at Optus...

 

[Nothing]

Michael Johnson (Rested)

I'm amazed, I've heard some argue that players are never rested and definitely not this early in the season.

MJ will be back next week.

 

[Rion]

Michael Johnson (Rested)

I'm amazed, I've heard some argue that players are never rested and definitely not this early in the season.

MJ will be back next week.

Wouldn't read too much into that. Considering he's been pretty bad from the very first game its hardly the lack of rest that's keeping him down. Should have retired last year imo.

 

[Nothing]

Wouldn't read too much into that. Considering he's been pretty bad from the very first game its hardly the lack of rest that's keeping him down. Should have retired last year imo.

In your opinion.

His woes have become groupthink, even when he plays well he's being hung out.

 

[Mudd]

In your opinion.

His woes have become groupthink, even when he plays well he's being hung out.

He's cooked mate.

 

[Rion]

In your opinion.

His woes have become groupthink, even when he plays well he's being hung out.

Its what you get in a rebuilding side unfortunately (for him). The older guys who won't be there for our next premiership come under more pressure than the youngsters who might be.

 

[Tbonefreo]

I know SFA about Duman.

 

[peppy la pew]

What is there to know about Patrick Lipinski? Is there anyone here who has worked on the Lipinski file?

Mofra I think had some big wraps on him

 

[electricfeel]

There's a video of Alex Pearce presenting Duman his guernsey. God I love AP. Such a leader already. I have such a crush on him.

 

[silverscope]

I think Johnson and the Back 6 are at a bit of a crossroads right now the way I see it.

I mean if you look at the role Johnson has played over his history it's generally been as the ball user coming out of the back half who is also a great 3rd man up defender. Now look at our back 6 Ryan, Hamling, Wilson, Blakeley, Pearce, Langdon and what I see is players who can use the ball coming out of D50 while also having enough cover for the big forwards.

Johnson, esp against the smaller Dogs, is a bit redundant tbh and I think with some teams going quite small in their forward line this wont be the last time Johnson is "rested" (even though he's listed as an Emergency). Also if you throw in a fit Logue there's even less room for Johnno now.

 

[Deathly]

There's a video of Alex Pearce presenting Duman his guernsey. God I love AP. Such a leader already. I have such a crush on him.

Not going to lie the weight he's put on + the facial hair has turned him into decent eye candy.

 

[stax on the mull]

Mofra I think had some big wraps on him

AFL team changes site have changed his surname to: Lip sinki.

 

[electricfeel]

Not going to lie the weight he's put + the facial hair has turned him into decent eye candy.

Yes...totally agree!!

 

[Mofra]

Mofra I think had some big wraps on him

Will be his second game. Kicked 0.3 in his debut game last year so fits in with our forward structure.

Clever kid. Was at the 2016 GF and a month later was drafted and living with the Bont so living the dream. Medium forward, not super pacy but has everything else.

 

[Freo Shark]

Wouldn't read too much into that. Considering he's been pretty bad from the very first game its hardly the lack of rest that's keeping him down. Should have retired last year imo.

He's been a good player for Freo, he deserves going out with respect.

But its time...he's done...stick a fork in it.

 

[StingBitten]

Wonder how far back things are for Sherro now.

 

[Bender571]

Excellent changes. Was praying that Tucker would stay in. Obviously dependent on match-ups (does any team actually play 3 tall forwards nowdays) but Johnson might find it hard to get back in (or should anyway).

Well we've already seen;
Dixon, Watts, Marshall
Hooker, Daniher, Stewart
Cameron, Patton, Himmleberg
And if Wright wasn't injured GC probably would've had
Lynch, Day, Wright

 

[malpaso]

Wonder how far back things are for Sherro now.

Dark side of the moon

 

[electricfeel]

Wonder how far back things are for Sherro now.

Will probs get delisted

 

[Dockernut]

There's a video of Alex Pearce presenting Duman his guernsey. God I love AP. Such a leader already. I have such a crush on him.

Yep his defensive work is dreamy.

 

[wehavethepassion]

Wouldn't read too much into that. Considering he's been pretty bad from the very first game its hardly the lack of rest that's keeping him down. Should have retired last year imo.

Sooooooooo friken true. Doing Cox out of valuable games. He is so poor. His decision making is poor, can’t kick more than 20m then it’s a little dinky kick. Lyon keeps playing him as the plus one but he is not what he was in 2012-2015. Time catches all of us. If Lyon is fair dinkum about rebuild then he needs Cox as his third tall.
As for poor Tommy. He must see it surely. Build up the Rixx business because he will be joining Sutcliffe and D. Pearce out the door year’s end.
Tucker needs to really grab his opportunity V doggies. thought he would be out this week if Brad was fit. So he needs to show Lyon he belongs in the 22. Another poor game then it’s back to Peel and he runs the huge risk that North & Swita will go pass him.




that he belongs

 

[maudlin dog]

I think Johnson and the Back 6 are at a bit of a crossroads right now the way I see it.

I mean if you look at the role Johnson has played over his history it's generally been as the ball user coming out of the back half who is also a great 3rd man up defender. Now look at our back 6 Ryan, Hamling, Wilson, Blakeley, Pearce, Langdon and what I see is players who can use the ball coming out of D50 while also having enough cover for the big forwards.

Johnson, esp against the smaller Dogs, is a bit redundant tbh and I think with some teams going quite small in their forward line this wont be the last time Johnson is "rested" (even though he's listed as an Emergency). Also if you throw in a fit Logue there's even less room for Johnno now.

Logue cox and Hughes.the back line has some serious depth