Preview Round 10, 2021: Western Bulldogs v St.Kilda - Marvel Stadium, Saturday 22nd May, 7:25PM AEST *BATTLE 50TH*

[StCicatriz]

i *in hate the <insert random direction> bulldogs

they're the living embodiment of that "if there were 99 dicks on the wall how many would you choke on" joke

 

[Grav]

Send Billings to Bont...it's an impractical match up, but still, I'd like to see it play out

In all seriousness I wouldn’t mind Bytel given a run with role with Bontempelli, might have trouble with pace, but would still be with him right up to the last siren.

 

[moirae42]

Really must maintain that pressure.

 

[tomjoad]

Marshall out is huge, and we really could have done with Zak's speed for this game. I think we'll be in it...but unfortunately fall short again...I'd still like to see Max play up the field, take marks, and not have to worry about being the man. Reckon he'll still be good for a couple of goals. Membrey and Battle to play in deep forward rolls. We may see Punter come in again to keep Ryder company (McKernan has a shoulder issue and may be rested)

 

[StCicatriz]

i think use the same dustin martin tactic with the bont

 

[tomjoad]

In all seriousness I wouldn’t mind Bytel given a run with role with Bontempelli, might have trouble with pace, but would still be with him right up to the last siren.

Great lesson on how to go about it too. Bytel and Byrnes should get a bit out of this game, the dogs have a deep and very good midfield.

 

[Roddy Grant]

I heard similar disparaging comments made about Brent Guerra in this forum before we delisted him and the Hawks picked him up. The Hawks turned him into a two time premiership winner when Clarkson maximized his potential. I feel it in my bones that the Saints will follow the same path with Dunstan. Bookmark it.

I would love you to be right. He is a real heart on the sleeve type player.

Just hasn’t looked near it recently and don’t see him being near our midfield again so another position would be one of his few options.

Actually reckon he is more chance to be delisted than make it in another position for us. If that happens I hope he does get another gig somewhere else.

 

[kernelT]

I would love you to be right. He is a real heart on the sleeve type player.

Just hasn’t looked near it recently and don’t see him being near our midfield again so another position would be one of his few options.

Actually reckon he is more chance to be delisted than make it in another position.

I think he would have found a new home last trade period if there was any interest... it’s a shame, I loved the bloke when he started but either his disposal has gotten worse or I just didn’t notice it when he was playing in Richos army.
Look maybe he’s trying too hard in his few opportunities at AFL and he would improve with a consistent run of games, but he’s looked a fair way off in his only two games in the past 18 months.
Poor disposal & aerobic capacity is an unfortunate set of attributes for an AFL mid.

 

[scotteydog]

Round 10:

Ins, Geary, Hunter, Connolly (sub)

Outs, Highmore, Long, Marshall

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Round 10:

Ins, Geary, Hunter, Connolly (sub)

Outs, Highmore, Long, Marshall

Stay away from the selection committee.

 

[Plugger35]

Surely they won't bring Hunter back, we can't afford to pick a guy that is a so called specialist ruckman to only play part time in the ruck and nowhere else, we'd be better off picking an extra mid and just getting someone like Battle to pinch hit in the ruck whenever Ryder needs a chop out.

 

[D2D3]

Surely they won't bring Hunter back, we can't afford to pick a guy that is a so called specialist ruckman to only play part time in the ruck and nowhere else, we'd be better off picking an extra mid and just getting someone like Battle to pinch hit in the ruck whenever Ryder needs a chop out.

If we must bring in a 2nd ruck I’d rather play Mckernan. And I’d rather play Carlisle in the ruck before him.Honestly it’s just a bad idea looking at our ruck stocks outside of Ryder and Marshall.

 

[Plugger35]

If we must bring in a 2nd ruck I’d rather play Mckernan. And I’d rather play Carlisle in the ruck before him.Honestly it’s just a bad idea looking at our ruck stocks outside of Ryder and Marshall.

Yeah I'd prefer Carlisle to either of McKernan and Hunter but I don't think he's fit at the moment and there are also doubts about McKernan's fitness.

McKernan would be a better replacement for Marshall than Hunter as at least he can play a role up forward as well as pinch hit in the ruck.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Yeah I'd prefer Carlisle to either of McKernan and Hunter but I don't think he's fit at the moment and there are also doubts about McKernan's fitness.

McKernan would be a better replacement for Marshall than Hunter as at least he can play a role up forward as well as pinch hit in the ruck.

Here are my preferences for the Marshall replacement:
1 - Carlisle
2 - McKernan
3 - No replacement
4 - Bulldogs to win the flag
5 - Dunstan
6 - Hunter

 

[Jade Buddha]

Geary defensive forward in place of Lonie
Battle in Marshall’s spot including pinch hit ruck. Does Frawley have a suitable match up?

 

[Plugger35]

Here are my preferences for the Marshall replacement:
1 - Carlisle
2 - McKernan
3 - No replacement
4 - Bulldogs to win the flag
5 - Dunstan
6 - Hunter

A bit harsh on Dunstan, I'd rather he played than see another Bulldogs flag.

Geary defensive forward in place of Lonie
Battle in Marshall’s spot including pinch hit ruck. Does Frawley have a suitable match up?

If English returns and plays mostly forward he could look at taking him, Howard and Wilkie to take Naughton and Bruce.

 

[Max the great]

Did you watch Dunstan last game ?

Very short memories around here. Dunstan has proved time and time again he isn't up to AFL standard. Why waste mid time on Dunstan when we need Bytel and Brynes to get as much exposure as possible.

 

[Max the great]

It was absolutely horrible but that was his first senior game in over 12 months and there was no VFL last season; it was vs. the premiers. Wouldn't like him as a selection but we need to be fair to the guy.

We've been more than fair to him. Pretty much a liability at the level. His execution and decision making resulted in 4 first half Richmond goals.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

A bit harsh on Dunstan, I'd rather he played than see another Bulldogs flag.

True - so would I actually. It’s meant to illustrate how little I want to see Hunter back.

 

[stfan]

I’m really worried about Josh Bruce in the ruck....

With Martin still injured Dogs may well go with both of Sweet and English, with English mainly playing forward. Bruce to not be second ruck unfortunately.

 

[Ephemeral Hope]

English improves their structure and gives them a third tall focal point up forward.

their midfield will cut ours to shreds. I know we said this all last week but I just don’t see how we compete with them?

Easily. Crouch to go toe to toe with Macrae as the accumulator. Both to get above 40 possessions as expected. Steele and Bont to both get 25-30 and kick a goal or two each alongside 8+ score involvements playing an inside/outside role. Billings to rack up 25-30 possessions and 2 goals to beat Hunter as the wing. Bytel to do the inside clearance work against Libba who is currently the number 1 clearance player in the comp, will do wonders for Bytel’s confidence to beat him.

 

[Pardon me]

Here are my preferences for the Marshall replacement:
1 - Carlisle
2 - McKernan
3 - No replacement
4 - Bulldogs to win the flag
5 - Dunstan
6 - Hunter

I’d have Lonie in between 1 and 2 tbh mate...

 

[pebblesofsand]

Here are my preferences for the Marshall replacement:
1 - Carlisle
2 - McKernan
3 - No replacement
4 - Bulldogs to win the flag
5 - Dunstan
6 - Hunter

Bit harsh on Hunter. He was BOG for Sandy on Saturday.

 

[LiterallyNobody]

Bit harsh on Hunter. He was BOG for Sandy on Saturday.

Case in point.

 

[BrutThough]

Here are my preferences for the Marshall replacement:
1 - Carlisle
2 - McKernan
3 - No replacement
4 - Bulldogs to win the flag
5 - Dunstan
6 - Hunter

Even if Carlisle wasnt injured, he was absolutely hopeless the majority of time he was playing the ruck/fwd role. He was fine against WC when on Naitanui, but beyond that just completely hopeless. Might as well be playing one short when he is up forward.

So even if Carlisle was fit, McKernan would still be the better choice as Marshall's replacement.