Cooney names the five players under pressure this weekend
The following five need to step up according to the former Bulldog.
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Ben Cotton
Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney has named the five players under pressure this weekend.
With just two rounds left, a number of clubs are still fighting for finals positions as several key players need to step up.
Speaking on SEN afternoons on Friday Cooney believes the following five players need to show their worth.
Harry Himmelberg
“Big game for both the Dogs and also the Giants,” Cooney said.
“They lose this, they could slip out of home final territory.
“No Jeremy Cameron, no Finlayson, it’s him. He’s the man this week, Harry Himmelberg.”
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Harry Himmelberg of the Giants celebrates a goal during the 2018 AFL round 18 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the GWS Giants at Adelaide Oval on July 22, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Media/Getty Images)
Aaron Naughton
“He’ll get plenty of looks at it and if he fires, I think the Dogs can win over at GIANTS Stadium.”
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 07: Aaron Naughton of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2019 AFL round 03 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on April 07, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
Ollie Wines
“He’s just played the ten games this year, averaging ten contested possessions a game.
“I want to see him get over 15 in the contested possession department and also kick a snag.
“Port Adelaide just need to keep winning; skipper needs a big game.”
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Ollie Wines of the Power looks on during the round 17 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Port Adelaide Power at Optus Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Taylor Walker
“He’s copped some criticism this year. Some of the criticism has been warranted in terms of physicality.
“Needs a physical game to help out the other key forwards down there so Tex needs a big one.”
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Taylor Walker of the Crows celebrates after kicking a goal during the round 15 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on June 30, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
Orazio Fantasia
“Four goals in the last month; not sure he’s a hundred per cent.
“He doesn’t appear to have that top end speed, but Essendon need a win and they need a win desperately.
“If they are going to win, Oraz needs a big one.”
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Orazio Fantasia of the Bombers in action during the 2019 AFL round 04 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 13, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images)