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9 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Omac in?

Yep, possibly. But who goes out the other way?

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Yet to watch game (teaching in Sydney tonight) so i'll  leave the outs till clear on injuries to us and Doggies...

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25 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Potential outs: Garland, Kennedy, Kent, Michie, Stretch

Potential ins: Frost (only as a defender), Salem, ANB, Trengove

If Kent or Kennedy are dropped I'll eat my hat.

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We need speed in, the Dogs are very quick attacker so "H" would be a good in for defence. 

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Salem for Michie is the only realistic change

Although we may need another tall defender

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45 minutes ago, KingDingAling said:

Lumumba no obvious in. Salem needs Casey more than MFC needs Salem ATM. A lot of talent and not a lot of results.

We are still struggling around half back. We need Salem back asap. The cracks get painted over while we're smashing teams in the middle but we need as much quality decision making  and disposal as we can get back there. Salem has these attributes in spades. 

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I don't think we make any changes this week unless injuries occur. Apart from Hogan, McDonald and Watts (who are certain starters next week), our three worst were probably Kent, Garland and Michie who were still serviceable and contributed. I rated the contributions of Stretch and Hunt.

 

I don't think you can drop Garland or Michie after one game and Kent has performed over the last few weeks. 

 

 

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Out: Garland

in: Salem

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1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Potential outs: Garland, Kennedy, Kent, Michie, Stretch

Potential ins: Frost (only as a defender), Salem, ANB, Trengove

Kennedy had 16 disposals, 9 tackles and kicked 2 goals. Not sure he's really in contention to be dropped.

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If fit, Lumumba and Salem are walk up starts. Prior to last week when both got concussed, they were important from rounds 3 - 5. I'd like to see Dunn back in the side at the G. He's a good match up for Redpath. But for some reason, he's out of favour.

Ins: Lumumba and Salem

Out: Garland and Michie

I hope that they don't drop Stretch after 1 game for a 3rd time this year. And I pray that the Frost as a forward experiment is done and dusted.

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Out: Garland, Michie, Stretch

In: Lumumba, Salem, O'mac

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I think we're a better functioning team WITHOUT Lumumba.

He's not a walk-up start.

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In Trengove 

out Garland

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2 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

The only people who want Bugg dropped are trolls or supporters who don't understand the game.  He is an important part of our 22.

....and maybe some of his prospective opponents 

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No chance 3 changes after a big win. 

Salem is the only players who is arguably best 22 and didn't play. If he's fit I would say he might come in, but he isn't in hot form so no change would also make sense. 

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1 hour ago, ILLDieADemon said:

We need speed in, the Dogs are very quick attacker so "H" would be a good in for defence. 

They are the best throwing and open hand palming team in the AFL. Took over from Bummers three years ago

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Can I suggest this thread is a bit early. Let's see who plays well at Casey before we make these judgements. I think we should also consider who we are playing. As has been said, the Dogs have a very tall attack - without Dunn and Lumumba ( Orr even Omac) we look a bit short. 

We have lost two games this year through poor selection choices (North and Essendon) and we shouldn't do it here. I am as delighted as anyone about the way we played, but we have to remember the Suns had 8 first choice players out (including the two who were injured). This week we are playing a team on fire. We struggled last week because much of our young brigade were down, and we particularly missed Oliver for his clearances. I think there may be up to three changes this week, simply because of who we are playing, and that is as it should be.

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2 hours ago, willmoy said:

They are the best throwing and open hand palming team in the AFL. Took over from Bummers three years ago

No, they are the best duckers in the comp. By far.

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Clearly Michie is the first in line to be dropped.  It's not like he's a debutante where they're often given a second game.

In: Salem

Out: Michie

I'd love Trengove in, but I doubt they'll bring him back next week.

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Changes?

I think that if there's one thing this season has taught us, it's that whilst every opposition is different and you might need to make changes to deal with different match ups, players out of form and others screaming out for selection, it's often the subtle changes requiring the coaches to change the focus of the team and its mindset to win on the day that is just as important. 

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I think the attacking game plan means we are bullies when we get a break but struggle in defence when we get ahead of the ball and then other sides do the same to us.  Last night's 2 halves show that.  Guys like kent and kennedy struggled for possessions in the first half but finished up ok.  Is that their fault or the game plan fault.  So instead of dropping them for someone more defensive do you keep them while the plan develops and they learn to get more of the ball when other sides come at us.  After a big win like that, I think more than anything else you keep the side in tact for confidence sake and accept there will be times when things go wrong.  I rather like the fact we seem to kick 100 points or more each game.

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8 hours ago, Jaded said:

No chance 3 changes after a big win. 

Salem is the only players who is arguably best 22 and didn't play. If he's fit I would say he might come in, but he isn't in hot form so no change would also make sense. 

Roos erred when choosing the team v saints. Shouldn't make the same mistake.

Oliver got rested so wouldn't be surprised if hunt and Wagner got theirs. 

In. Salem. Prince

Out. Wagner. Hunt

 

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No changes for mine. We'll beat them next week. Little bit of rain and we'll beat them well. Not convinced that Doggies style can be sustained at the G for four quarters.

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