It’s part and parcel of having a good side, as well as the success it also inevitably comes with hard luck stories of those that miss out.

Nil change

swap the emergencies.  

Garlett as 23rd man 

  On 27/05/2018 at 23:42, Diamond_Jim said:

Casey play Williamstown at Williamstown next week.

Hibberd played his first game for us at Casey in the opening round against Williamstown last year along with Weideman and Pedersen.

I was at that game last year, keen to have a look at Hibberd as didnt know him that well.. Came away from that game saying to my Dad that theres no way he'll every play a game for Casey again, he was so far above that standard. Little did we know he'd go on to be All Australian! Fritsch took one of the marks of the year that day and kicked a nice haul of goals, the start of something special..

I don't think we'll be seeing Balic anytime soon.

  On 28/05/2018 at 12:18, DemonDave said:

I was at that game last year, keen to have a look at Hibberd as didnt know him that well.. Came away from that game saying to my Dad that theres no way he'll every play a game for Casey again, he was so far above that standard. Little did we know he'd go on to be All Australian! Fritsch took one of the marks of the year that day and kicked a nice haul of goals, the start of something special..

yep... remember that mark... I assumed it was Weideman but asked somebody in the crowd and they said it was a new guy called Fritsch.... a very special day

  On 28/05/2018 at 12:24, the rolling fog said:

I don't think we'll be seeing Balic anytime soon.

if there was an injury to Hannan or Fritsch (not wishing for that to occur) his inclusion would not surprise ... particularly if we were talking round 18 and his VFL improvement remains on track.

There's definitely something there... he may elect to go to another club next year if he can't break into the Dees.

I think Jeffy is best 22 and will be bought in for Spargo at some stage.

I agree with Nasher that he won't be a willing participant in that sabbatical but I think if we are to stick to our principles of player development, we rest him.

We have usually given 18 year olds a taste initially then given them a rest. Even Clarry experienced this first year.

 

  On 28/05/2018 at 12:28, Diamond_Jim said:

if there was an injury to Hannan or Fritsch (not wishing for that to occur) his inclusion would not surprise ... particularly if we were talking round 18 and his VFL improvement remains on track.

 There's definitely something there... he may elect to go to another club next year if he can't break into the Dees.

Oh yeah there's absolutely something there DJ.

I think it's more around this year being about getting on top of some off field matters as a priority and anything else is a bonus. 

There'll likely come a point where his VFL form may dictate an call up

Spargo rested? And miss an opportunity to see him go toe to toe with Caleb Daniel? 

  On 28/05/2018 at 11:59, spirit of norm smith said:

Nil change

swap the emergencies.  

Garlett as 23rd man 

While not in the side, I would try to let Jeff, Hunt and Tyson play at Casey as much as possible. All need to work on little things and find form.

  On 28/05/2018 at 12:31, Colin B. Flaubert said:

I think Jeffy is best 22 and will be bought in for Spargo at some stage.

I agree with Nasher that he won't be a willing participant in that sabbatical but I think if we are to stick to our principles of player development, we rest him.

We have usually given 18 year olds a taste initially then given them a rest. Even Clarry experienced this first year.

 

I agree on resting and on letting them go back to work on things but Spargo has been performing to an AFL standard, been adding pressure and skills. And we've been winning convincingly.

No changes this week. 

 

I'm happy to be proven wrong but I see it happening eventually @deanox

The kid can play and he is bloody mature for his age. However, there usually is a tail off at some point.

  On 28/05/2018 at 12:55, Colin B. Flaubert said:

I'm happy to be proven wrong but I see it happening eventually @deanox

The kid can play and he is bloody mature for his age. However, there usually is a tail off at some point.

Oh yeah I can't see him playing the year out,  but right now I can't see any justification for it. 

I misread your post thinking you were implying this week. 

Bulldogs: (Rested)

  On 27/05/2018 at 09:58, Petraccattack said:

No change...  or will we finally see a player or two rested with a relatively short break on the return from Alice Springs?  

Next weeks games are quite interesting as it will see the top 9 play the bottom 9.

I wonder if this has ever happened before?

I think we might see a couple rested.

again, Maybe TMc & Spargo.

I could see Fritsch and spargo being rested at stages soon.

Hunt Balic and Garlett most likey to replace the younger blokes

Would love to watch the ginga ninja get a game 

Let's get to the Swans-style when Roos was coach of playing about 28 players for the year and letting a 22 settle.

But if Goody wants to get clever, TMac's toe could use a rest. Dogs fans would be thrilled to see him out though, and given how we've gone with him back, it wont happen.

Spargo had a brace on his knee I don't remember seeing in the past.

Salem made a few blunders in an otherwise very good game.

Vince was absolutely superb all day, but given advanced age could he take a break? Ditto Lewis?

 

In other words... No changes. I mean... literally every other player had unbelievable games.

The only reason I'll look with interest is the extra paces they put Pedo and Hunt through.

 

  On 28/05/2018 at 10:10, Danelska said:

I wouldn’t bring in Hunty mainly cause he is on channel 10 at the moment in talking bout your generation - can’t draw for $hite

 

 

 

Edited May 28, 20186 yr by Skuit

Gotta reward form. Also a settled side is a good side. I think we are basically there with best 22, perhaps I would drop Hannan for Garlett if this was a final (with no chance of rain). But you need to reward players. 

 

Edit- I’m sad about Hunt but he needs to find his mojo and his kicking skills. 

Edited May 28, 20186 yr by Jaded

Love it!

All we can come up with are words like “Managed” and “Rested” when looking for reasons to make a change. May it continue!

As the eternal pessimist I am worried about our 6 day break after the Alice, compared to the Dogs 8 days after a Melbourne game.

Interesting to see if changes are made for this game to bring in fresh legs. On disclosed selections so far this year, maybe not.

Nine days then to the Pies, which is good, with the bye to follow..

It would be great on a side note, to win all 4 quarters against the Dogs and take the AFL record of 22 quarters in a row won.

  On 28/05/2018 at 10:00, Rusty Nails said:

The timing of the buy will be perfect for the likes of Fritsch, Spargo and Vince IMO.

It would seem that way, and these players were all very good in the Alice. 

Wouldn't be surprised if there was a few changes this week to freshen up the legs, the guys looked stuffed in the last qtr on the weekend. I just get the feeling we will be flat this week as a result

  On 29/05/2018 at 01:45, Garbo said:

Wouldn't be surprised if there was a few changes this week to freshen up the legs, the guys looked stuffed in the last qtr on the weekend. I just get the feeling we will be flat this week as a result

I agree, and it's in line with what Macca told Hunt 2 weeks back. Even the supposed intensive training run that Hunt and Pedo were put through during Sunday's game may have been an indicator.

Having said that, any player rested would be fearful of getting back into the 22. BTW keep an eye on Lewis on Saturday. At Etihad he tends to direct traffic from the mid-field when playing, as well as coaching when on the bench ie more so than usual.  

No one thinks Jones may be a "mystery injury" this week so that he can celebrate his 250th on the big stage at the 'G'?

  On 29/05/2018 at 02:06, hardtack said:

No one thinks Jones may be a "mystery injury" this week so that he can celebrate his 250th on the big stage at the 'G'?

No way.      Melbourne .... N Jones .... 3 votes.