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TEAMS: Rd 19 vs Western Bulldogs

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For all the talk of Melksham's defensive game he hardly got a kick. The strategy didn't seem to free up BBB or Fritsch and if it hadn't been for a mercurial performance by Kossie Pickett we would have lost the game.

So we drop a small forward (albeit underperforming) and add no one up forward.

Does this mean Petracca is to be played almost as a permanent forward. Okay but our midfield isn't exactly performing at its golden best and it happens to be the Bulldog's strength

Strange team selection

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    I cannot see why Melksham is in the side. I would have dropped him and bought Chandler in.

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    If we line up as listed, our forward line looks a lot better (though smalls will need to up their ground ball pressure with BBB and Gawn there when it hits the deck)

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    Selections as expected and agree that Tomlinson was stiff to lose his spot after his performance last week. Petty will have a bit of pressure on him to maintain his quality of play. It may be that Lever does not come up and then we are looking at Tomlinson in for him.

    Our defensive structures and quality list depth for the defensive zone is incredible.

    Melksham keeping his pot is a good thing. I was of the opinion he was well pat his best but his game last week was excellent. Good to see both him and Hibberd playing well in the team. a good solid block of experience there at either end of the ground.

    The forward 50 looked a bit better last week and not just because of Pickett's 6. I do not mind the fact that we are giving them another week together. Bedford was the least effective of our small forwards and made way for Oliver.

    Tomlinson for medi-sub for mine.

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    42 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    Not sure why people have an issue with Tommo out. He played very well last week but Petty is an upgrade no matter what way you look at it.

    SO PLAY EITHER HE OR PETTY AS ANOTHER TALL UP FORWARD.... Jahessus H Christmas

    Instead of Melksham and in support of a hampred injured BB

    Cheezus it aint Rocket Science and happy to revisit late Sat night with a ..... I told u so moment. Hope im wrong but..... Not confident!

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    44 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

    Daniel is a big out he always kills us.

    He doesn't always kill us.  Goodwin has been known to put the clamp on him 'when it counts'

    Edited by John Demonic

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    1 minute ago, John Demonic said:

    He doesn't always kill us. Goodwin has been known to put the clamp on him 'when it counts'

    Thank Christ!

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    5 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    For all the talk of Melksham's defensive game he hardly got a kick. The strategy didn't seem to free up BBB or Fritsch and if it hadn't been for a mercurial performance by Kossie Pickett we would have lost the game.

    So we drop a small forward (albeit underperforming) and add no one up forward.

    Does this mean Petracca is to be played almost as a permanent forward. Okay but our midfield isn't exactly performing at its golden best and it happens to be the Bulldog's strength

    Strange team selection

    BBB had 8 marks ,2 goals and could've been 3-4, Fritsch 15 disposals 4 scores . Melksham had 7 tackles and contributed to at least 2 goals. Id say he did the job he was asked against port. I've been a big critic of his but he can do a good defensive role on a medium to tall defender , and he is also has the ability to deliver better than most into our forward line. People are upset we are not trying a rookie in jvr and potting Melksham for his game on the weekend really don't get it.

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    Lose, not happy. Win, not happy. Bring in two first choice players, happy but not happy. I must be looking at the ladder upside down.
     

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    47 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

    BBB had 8 marks ,2 goals and could've been 3-4, Fritsch 15 disposals 4 scores . Melksham had 7 tackles and contributed to at least 2 goals. Id say he did the job he was asked against port. I've been a big critic of his but he can do a good defensive role on a medium to tall defender , and he is also has the ability to deliver better than most into our forward line. People are upset we are not trying a rookie in jvr and potting Melksham for his game on the weekend really don't get it.

    Actually I'd pick Chandler or Weideman but the fact is the forward line still didn't function last week and we were saved by Pickett's performance.

    You need to score goals to win and if you weaken an already underperforming forward line it's a strange strategy.

    Melksham has rarely performed when selected as evidenced by his two earlier games.

    Anyway let's see 

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    The 3rd week in a row with this forward set up. I’m interested in what metrics the football department is watching that encourage them to persist with it. I felt slightly lucky to get the win last week.

    I suppose if we can’t predict where most of our scoring is going to come from, the opposition will be similarly confused.

    Either way, the result will probably decide if we bring back the 2nd permanent tall or take this setup into September.

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    Great to see Petty back in the side. I hope we can keep a settled defence for the rest of the season. Tough on tommo. did nothing wrong last week

    Clarry is a beast. Watch out bulldogs

    Melks plays game 202. He keeps proving me wrong. Good for him

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    2 hours ago, picket fence said:

    SO PLAY EITHER HE OR PETTY AS ANOTHER TALL UP FORWARD.... Jahessus H Christmas

    Instead of Melksham and in support of a hampred injured BB

    Cheezus it aint Rocket Science and happy to revisit late Sat night with a ..... I told u so moment. Hope im wrong but..... Not confident!

    Might be time to accept that Goody does not share your view of significantly changing our forward structure pre finals 

     

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    1 minute ago, Fat Tony said:

    Time for May, Salem and Gawn to find some form. 

    May has been fine. Salem and Gawn definitely 

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    7 minutes ago, Smokey said:

    May has been fine. Salem and Gawn definitely 

    My view is May has been mediocre since returning from suspension. Not hopeless but not at his best. Looks like Frankenstein bending over, missing short kicks and fumbling too often. 

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    3 hours ago, picket fence said:

    SO PLAY EITHER HE OR PETTY AS ANOTHER TALL UP FORWARD.... Jahessus H Christmas

    Instead of Melksham and in support of a hampred injured BB

    Cheezus it aint Rocket Science and happy to revisit late Sat night with a ..... I told u so moment. Hope im wrong but..... Not confident!

    Stilton or Pecorino with that Shiraz Mr Fence?

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    4 hours ago, old dee said:

    We have no replacement for Tmac and it has been shown since his loss that we are struggling for a taller player to take marks. Last week Tomlinson played well and deserved his spot this week. Why not play Petty in the forward line where he has shown on a few occasions he can mark and kick goals. Surely it is worth a trial. We have one key forward  in Brown then no one else. Why not try a player who can mark and kick accurately? 

    Might be none Mr Old.  What's happened to BB's foot anyway?  Didnt see anything during last week's game.

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    4 hours ago, Jaded No More said:
     

    Also harsh on Toby. Melksham must be doing something that I can’t see. 

    He laid 7 Tackles and kicked 2 goals and gave 1 off

    Played a solid game 

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    We're the number 1 side in the competition for using the least amount of players....

    We've had one debut player this year in Daniel Turner off the back of having two debutants last year in Bowey and Jordon.

    Not even sure if this is a good thing or bad thing. 

    I mean, I look at our line up and still scratch my head in why we see fail to address the big concern around our forward line set up. 

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    1 hour ago, Smokey said:

    May has been fine. Salem and Gawn definitely 

    May has had at least 5 out on the full since his return, also the shocking turnover where he missed Bowey 15m away that led to the goal against Brisbane. He’s not been terrible, but by his lofty standards his kicking and poise are well off. He needs to get that back.
    Jackson needs to lift also, hasn’t been taking marks since his return.

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    4 hours ago, picket fence said:

    SO PLAY EITHER HE OR PETTY AS ANOTHER TALL UP FORWARD.... Jahessus H Christmas

    Instead of Melksham and in support of a hampred injured BB

    Cheezus it aint Rocket Science and happy to revisit late Sat night with a ..... I told u so moment. Hope im wrong but..... Not confident!

    Can’t understand why you’re not coaching the Club. After all, you know better than everyone else.

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    4 hours ago, wisedog said:

    The 3rd week in a row with this forward set up. I’m interested in what metrics the football department is watching that encourage them to persist with it. I felt slightly lucky to get the win last week.

    I suppose if we can’t predict where most of our scoring is going to come from, the opposition will be similarly confused.

    Either way, the result will probably decide if we bring back the 2nd permanent tall or take this setup into September.

    What do you mean 3rd week in a row? Against Geelong we played Brown, Jackson, Fritsch, Bedford, Spargo, ANB and Harmes. Against Port we brought in Melksham. And this week we've dropped Bedford and kept Melksham.

    By forward set up you mean Brown and the resting ruck? 

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