Prediction Changes v Collingwood (Round 2)

[Mofra]

COx doesn't impact games? Might want to look back to the 2018 prelim

That was 5.5 years ago now though.

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

Baptism of fire on the big stage, Busslinger come on down.

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

And rely on Williams and Buku yo take Mcstay and Membrey could be dangerous

Cox doesnt impact games, so takimg away your best tall Def for him may not be seen as a great idea. Mcstays form looks ominous

I wouldnt have either Buku anywhere the team. I'd bring in Busslinger to play on McStay and play a rebounder on Membrey as he isnt really a contested marker and i think you can run off him pretty well

 

[_Cerberus_]

I wouldnt have either Buku anywhere the team. I'd bring in Busslinger to play on McStay and play a rebounder on Membrey as he isnt really a contested marker and i think you can run off him pretty well

My only concern about Buku, is when he is switched on, he does pretty well. Very atheltic, works hard and is a decent kick. But tends to ball watch a bit and get himself in a poor position, or loses his guy. Still hasnt quite gotten that out of his system.

The question is does Busslinger have a better footy awareness in defence given he has played defender naturally from a young age? Personally I would bring in both this weekend given we have lost two defenders and are only one injury away from being too short down back.

I'm not sure about Buku being the only inclusion and being the second defender though. He is more your third defender, hybrid type.

 

[Unnamed1]

Surely both Buku and Busslinger are in. Buku is versatile and we’ve lost two defenders.

 

[Mojorisin]

Surely both Buku and Busslinger are in. Buku is versatile and we’ve lost two defenders.

Will only be Buku.

 

[fargy]

Mihocek out as called by Pencil case

 

[MaxiBont]

I wouldn’t be happy if I were Buss.

He showed us loyalty by signing on and still can’t get a game when we’re 2 KPDs down.

I don’t care that it’s a big stage to debut on, he has definitely improved in the VFL and deserves a crack.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

 

[King Harold]

All the hand ringing over Buss is understandable, but on all I have seen, he has a fair way to go to become a solid AFL defender.
Having said that , I probably would have thrown him in this week.

 

[cherrypie]

I don't see why so many think both Buss and Buku should come in. For team balance, I think it'd be a mistake to have 3 tall backs, just for Membrey and McStay, especially on the bigger ground. I'm far more concerned about how we'll cover their smalls

 

[MaxiBont]

All the hand ringing over Buss is understandable, but on all I have seen, he has a fair way to go to become a solid AFL defender.
Having said that , I probably would have thrown him in this week.

Hard to tell that when hasn’t played in the AFL. Some players are better in the 1s

 

[Doggy]

I don't see why so many think both Buss and Buku should come in. For team balance, I think it'd be a mistake to have 3 tall backs, just for Membrey and McStay, especially on the bigger ground

They'll probably play Big Cox

 

[King Harold]

Hard to tell that when hasn’t played in the AFL. Some players are better in the 1s

Yes that is true.
Not sure in this case. He is not quick or particularly athletic or strong in the contest.
Very nice kick and good decision maker.

 

[Doggies_13]

Khamis and baker in

 

[Golden_6]

Probably not surprising.

Freijah will play back & Harmes or West into the midfield with Baker taking a wing.

 

[iambrilliant]

What’s busslinger gotta do to get a game fmd

 

[cherrypie]

In: Buku, Baker
Out: JOD, Cleary

Williams and/or Freijah to spend more time down back to help out when needed. Stick with a quicker, running side - suits the style of game we played against North, and will be important on the bigger ground

This was a spoiler not a prediction

 

[lachy]

Probably not surprising.

Freijah will play back & Harmes or West into the midfield with Baker taking a wing.

Baker will be back, has been pre season

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[seaweed]

What the heck has this kid gotta do to get selected? Far out.

 

[Doggy]

Yuck

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

So if we lose under the Footscray name, wiil that be the end of it?

 

[Dogs Rule]

Baker? Really? Good lord.

 

[iambrilliant]

Also Gallagher should’ve been dropped

 

[Doggy]

Baker? Really? Good lord.

At least he looks angry