Preseason Training 2017

[bornadog]

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OPEN TRAINING SESSION

Western Bulldogs will be hosting an open training session on Saturday 17th of December.
The time of the training hasn't been announced yet but this will be their only open training session before the Christmas break.

Stay tune for future details.

[LostDoggy]

When I first opened this thread I thought (for a second) that crowd was for our first preseason session. Wow, we really are growing our fanbase rapidly I thought :)

[bornadog]

When I first opened this thread I thought (for a second) that crowd was for our first preseason session. Wow, we really are growing our fanbase rapidly I thought :)

Maybe the 17th will draw a huge crowd.

[Eastdog]

Nice shot of the John Gent Stand. I viewed our final training session before the Grand Final from there. Was great seeing the Whitten Stand rocking that day - sat up in the Whitten Stand for a bit at the family day the day after the Grand Final.

[Eastdog]

I look forward to reading some in depth training reports and especially hear on how Travis Cloke is tracking along with all our new recruits. Loved some of the reports from this season from training and the VFL games.

[dadsgirl16]

Just reported on 774 that Bonti is in a moon boot!???

[Twodogs]

He's probably been to the moon during the break.

[choconmientay]

Edit: Just re-read the OP. It's not 2017 yet but some footage of the boys at training.

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http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-begin-preseason-training-with-new-faces-and-new-looks/news-story/5aff727d04bf3ed8be568c06bf47ac3d?from=public_rssead

Foxsport have got a Mboyd video interview and some footage of the boys

LINK here (http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs-begin-preseason-training-with-new-faces-and-new-looks/news-story/5aff727d04bf3ed8be568c06bf47ac3d)

Cloke looks fit and check out the determination in his action:
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/9f04ba628d925f740226787529a5da3e?width=700

Crameri not looking bad either:
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/bdbbe2a48e3d7d518ccc0f38601de591?width=700

Murphy and Bevo. Match made for the dogs.
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/fdcf7798623a18138620e57b0e3e3762?width=700

Murph in action
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/98f060528837cbfe54313bd371dda2f6?width=700

The troop:
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/6373b9ea3a53e77810ad13302aa763f1?width=700
I couldn't spot Bonti in this image.

[choconmientay]

WB site got the video of the pups at training:
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/WesternBulldogs/Hero/2016_Hero/DefCon/HERO_PupsTraining2Dec.jpg (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2016-12-02/draftees-hit-the-track)

[choconmientay]

Just reported on 774 that Bonti is in a moon boot!???


This video was posted on the WB website on the 4th Dec 2016 featured Bonti around the 18s, 28s, 38s and 47s into the video. Don't think he's in a moon boot

http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Media/Videos/Thumbnails/2016/Dec/886163_thumb_326x184.jpg (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2016-12-04/bulldogs-hit-the-gym)
Click on the image to see the video :)

[bornadog]

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[kruder]

Has anyone seen Libba during the preseason? There has been a few vids now but I haven't spotted him once.

[LostDoggy]

Capt.,Toyd, Red,Prudes running few laps. THE cup is in the museum.

[LostDoggy]

Looks like the Bont jogging the boundary on the far side, forgive me if I'm wrong!

[LostDoggy]

Boys coming out now

[LostDoggy]

Libba missing from the main group. There was a sixth with the rehab group

[LostDoggy]

Was the Bont confirmed, doing laps of the oval now

[KT31]

Looks like the Bont jogging the boundary on the far side, forgive me if I'm wrong!

Anyone have an update on the supposed moon boot?

[LostDoggy]

Haven't spotted Dicko, Rough, Easton, Wally, Libs, Collins

[LostDoggy]

Heard it was a broken toe, training separate from everyone, running and kicking though

[LostDoggy]

Pretty sure the other rehab member was Easton, will confirm if I can

[LostDoggy]

Pretty sure the other rehab member was Easton, will confirm if I can

Confirmed

[LostDoggy]

Libs just walked out of the gym and went back in again

[LostDoggy]

BRIDGET DAVIES, Herald Sun December 17, 2016 1:02pm

ALL Western Bulldogs fans want for Christmas is another premiership.

More than 1500 festive fans gathered to see the players train at Whitten Oval for one last time before Christmas.

Instead of “Sons of the West”, Christmas carols rang over the PA system as players did a light session before a sea of red, white and blue.

Travis Cloke training with the Dogs.

Smith brothers Norman, 6, and Billy, 4. :

Fans are hoping the team can deliver them the gift of another premiership in 2017.

Pat Hodgson, 89, from Seddon, has been coming to training with her daughter Jenny, every week for the last 38 years.

“Oh my lord we couldn’t believe we won this year, still can’t believe it,” Mrs Hodgson said.

She’s watched the Grand Final a couple of times since and has faith her beloved Bulldogs can go back to back.

“It would be beautiful wouldn’t it? I think we can do it,” she said.

Players spent plenty of time with appreciative fans, signing autographs and taking selfies.

Premiership star Matthew Boyd said he noticed a few more people here this year than last.

“I suppose that will happen with all the things we do throughout the year, we’ve got great support,” Boyd said.

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Fans gather at the open training session and family day at Whitten Oval. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

He said all the players were looking forward to Christmas and the challenge beyond.

“I feel ready to go again, we’re all pretty excited about reloading for next year. All I want for Christmas is a 2017 premiership,” he laughed.

Boyd’s player sponsor Eden Stafford brought his 2-year-old son Isaac along to see the players and thank them for a great year.

“I had no choice about going for the Bulldogs growing up and neither did he,” Mr Stafford said of his little boy.

“I think this year was about the 3rd time I’ve ever seen my Dad cry in my life.”

“I’m sure I wasn’t the only one,” Eden’s father Martin said.

The family took young Isaac to his first Bulldogs game this year — what will be the first of many.



Jason Johannisen training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

Smith brothers Norman, 6, and Billy, 4 and Fowler brothers Thomas, 3, Cooper, 4 and Lachlan, 6, keep a look out for their favourite players. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

“We’ve taught him to say, ‘Go Bulldogs’,” Mr Stafford said.

The Bulldogs will now embark on a training camp on the Surf Coast before breaking for Christmas, returning to preseason in early January.

In the mean time, CEO Gary Kent said if fans are looking for a last minute Christmas gift — the Bulldogs shop is the place to go.

“They haven’t stopped in the shop, we’re selling a lot of premiership footballs,” Mr Kent said.

“If you know someone who’s a Bulldogs supporter it’s a really easy thing to buy for Christmas.”

Mr Kent said the entire club was grateful for the overwhelming fan response — and they were looking forward to delivering for them again in 2017.

“We know it’s a tough competition and next year instead of doing the hunting we’re going to be the hunted,” he said.

“But we’re very happy to take on that challenge.”

[LostDoggy]

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[LostDoggy]

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[Go_Dogs]

Didn't make it this morning as I'm a bit under the weather, but heard Daniel, Webb, Dale and Lynch all looked sharp with their skills.

[LostDoggy]

Was very impressed with Biggsy. As the boys where moving along the fence to sign stuff/photos etc. (They really hadn't been going very long). Someone would tap them one by one on the shoulder, take their texta and say something like "Your needed inside". And off they would go.
Biggs said "No, I'm going to keep signing until I reach the end, they have all come for this and have been waiting".

[bulldogtragic]

Gee whiz we have stripped Cloke right back. His body looks like a tall midfielder now, not the heavy FF Collingwood had him last year.

[choconmientay]

Was very impressed with Biggsy. As the boys where moving along the fence to sign stuff/photos etc. (They really hadn't been going very long). Someone would tap them one by one on the shoulder, take their texta and say something like "Your needed inside". And off they would go.
Biggs said "No, I'm going to keep signing until I reach the end, they have all come for this and have been waiting".

Nice story there :).

If I wasn't mistaken, Stringer was a bit in front of Biggsy and .... he jumped the fence just to surprise the kid in the wheel-chair and signed the back jumper and other stuffs. That would made the kid day.

[bornadog]

Was very impressed with Biggsy. As the boys where moving along the fence to sign stuff/photos etc. (They really hadn't been going very long). Someone would tap them one by one on the shoulder, take their texta and say something like "Your needed inside". And off they would go.
Biggs said "No, I'm going to keep signing until I reach the end, they have all come for this and have been waiting".

Thank you for all the updates today.

[choconmientay]

Some pics. Full set here (https://flic.kr/s/aHskJQrz5S)

Light duty b4 the main group:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5561/31699012345_4337a59965_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Qi8HZB)XMASTraining (https://flic.kr/p/Qi8HZB) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/259/31552596782_272ea24cb1_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q5ciKm)XMASTraining-3 (https://flic.kr/p/Q5ciKm) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5561/31583413861_664225abbf_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7VfAi)XMASTraining-6 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7VfAi) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5614/30888928763_8a631980d1_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P4xQni)XMASTraining-9 (https://flic.kr/p/P4xQni) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

Main group training:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/581/30857337824_2ed069b9f8_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P1KVtW)XMASTraining-11 (https://flic.kr/p/P1KVtW) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/748/31583367161_4b5476efc1_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7V1H8)XMASTraining-13 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7V1H8) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[choconmientay]

Cloke at the front:

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/341/31583345021_b4a65407a4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7UU8p)XMASTraining-16 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7UU8p) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

Skinny young kids:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/716/30888861883_558e4bb150_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P4xuuc)XMASTraining-18 (https://flic.kr/p/P4xuuc) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

At the back:
https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5591/30857236554_c7fb024b0b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P1KpnU)XMASTraining-21 (https://flic.kr/p/P1KpnU) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

Crameri:
https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/621/31583280321_7d5d5cc638_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7UyTT)XMASTraining-28 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7UyTT) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

Draftees:
https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5553/31552432222_43c5a5772f_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q5bsQ7)XMASTraining-29 (https://flic.kr/p/Q5bsQ7) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[choconmientay]

Bonti:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/699/31698766955_353279486e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Qi7t3K)XMASTraining-45 (https://flic.kr/p/Qi7t3K) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/559/31583162701_ec0c156d70_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7TXVX)XMASTraining-50 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7TXVX) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[choconmientay]

Jongy:
https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/721/31325610190_3d0653777d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PJ8Wxq)XMASTraining-143 (https://flic.kr/p/PJ8Wxq) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/267/31661346496_8055b7cfbc_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QeNFfq)XMASTraining-122 (https://flic.kr/p/QeNFfq) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

JJ:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/258/30888219643_7a8043b89a_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P4ucz6)XMASTraining-132 (https://flic.kr/p/P4ucz6) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/780/31582573591_3430c06da3_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7QWNT)XMASTraining-160 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7QWNT) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[choconmientay]

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/675/30856550314_fddf581457_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/P1FTob)XMASTraining-138 (https://flic.kr/p/P1FTob) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/580/31582685861_5ba3743e8e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7Rwbz)XMASTraining-139 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7Rwbz) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/308/31326053010_fcbaf99541_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PJbdbf)XMASTraining-74 (https://flic.kr/p/PJbdbf) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/721/31552155002_a391eae78d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q5a3qs)XMASTraining-76 (https://flic.kr/p/Q5a3qs) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/591/31661378446_0c2f344e73_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QeNQKh)XMASTraining-117 (https://flic.kr/p/QeNQKh) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/379/31582889431_71389038ec_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q7SyGp)XMASTraining-102 (https://flic.kr/p/Q7SyGp) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/775/31551723022_2e14214408_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q57Q1w)XMASTraining-153 (https://flic.kr/p/Q57Q1w) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/712/31325931620_438c65c8a2_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PJaA6j)XMASTraining-96 (https://flic.kr/p/PJaA6j) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[choconmientay]

https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/682/31698060855_a9047d738d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Qi3R9B)XMASTraining-156 (https://flic.kr/p/Qi3R9B) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/758/31325542990_ec2a0622e5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PJ8AyN)XMASTraining-157 (https://flic.kr/p/PJ8AyN) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr


https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5558/31661353146_a64692f666_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QeNHe5)XMASTraining-121 (https://flic.kr/p/QeNHe5) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/581/31551899042_effe1ea534_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Q58Jkm)XMASTraining-116 (https://flic.kr/p/Q58Jkm) by ChoCon MienTay (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111272802@N04/), on Flickr

[LostDoggy]

Great photos, thank you.

[LostDoggy]

Terrific stuff choconmientay. Thought Jack looked in particularly good nick, very lean. For a young 18 year old, Lewis Young has a terrific frame (which doesn't mean that much I know, but it's a good start).

[bulldogtragic]

Bailey Dale doesn't look like the gangly teenager anymore. Hoping for a good year for him.

[LostDoggy]

Thanks for all the great pics Choco ;)

[KT31]

Thanks for the great shots Choco.

[Bulldog4life]

Magnificent photos choco. Much appreciated

[Smads57]

Had the binoculars at yesterday's training and I didn't notice the following players on the oval at any time - Suckling, Wally, Libba, Clay Smith, Dickson. They may have been inside the Mission Elite Training Centre (someone previously mentioned having seen Libba in there)

Doing minor work (e.g. laps) and generally not completing in the main drills were: Roughy, Bonti, Redders, Collins, Adams, Prudden, Murphy, Tom Boyd

Easton Wood was 50/50 - started with the main group, then moved to the rehab group.

As you can see from Choco's pics, the new boys will need to put some weight on - they are noticeably smaller in physique when standing beside established players (even Declan Hamilton now looks closer to an AFL sized player in comparison!)

I focussed on that group of players that will be pushing for senior selection this year.

Honeychurch, Webb, Dale all looked in good nick as did Jongy - all ready to jump in if anyone is still underdone come season opener.

Williams, Rorke Smith and Lynch did a lot of hard running and I thought Williams looked noticeably bigger (has a tattoo on one of his calves this year).

I think Hamilton comes at the end of the long queue above.

Going to be hard to overlook Crameri and Cloke with their bigger bodies for best 22, so the pressure will be on other the incumbent big men from this year's finals series.

[bornadog]

Thanks for the Photos and all the updates from everyone.

[Eastdog]

Great photos Choco. Thanks for all the updates meshe1969 and Smads57.

[choconmientay]

Thanks Guys for the nice comments about the photos.

Cloke field kicking was pretty good. JJ, Dahl, Macrae, Jong, Webb skills are sharp for the session.
I caught Bob in the car park before he left and has him signed my Premiership cap :). That will be the sole signature on it. (Maybe also considering Bevo's and Wood's if I happen to get them)

[ledge]

Cloke and Crameri are going to cause a lot of pain to the opposition either directly or indirectly through letting blokes like Stringer and Boyd have lesser backman on them.
Hope Cloke is working well with Stringer at training .. Is their any sign at training the forwards are practicing stuff together ?

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[KT31]

Thanks for the pics BAD.

[bulldogtragic]

Dad looks even older in the face with some sun and leaner look. The boys may have to call him Granddad. He's a monster.

[bulldogtragic]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0BE4lRUoAA_MsL.jpg

Is that Bevo catching a wave in the background? Possibly yelling 'do as I say, not as I do!' :D

[LostDoggy]

Great pics BAD cheers!:)

[LostDoggy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0BF4oEVEAAXPj6.jpg

Cop that Picko......
Ah Um Buckley!!!!;)

[ledge]

If Cloke is working with Picken their is no doubt he is working hard,Picken gives his all and he wouldn't accept anything less from his training partner.

[always right]

Had cause to go out to the club today and noticed Mitch Wallis heading into the Elite Centre on crutches. Not sure if I noticed a cast or not. Set back?

[KT31]

Had cause to go out to the club today and noticed Mitch Wallis heading into the Elite Centre on crutches. Not sure if I noticed a cast or not. Set back?

Might be just a case of pins or rod being removed, although at his age a rod would normally stay in.

[choconmientay]

First sight of Libba this pre-season? Posted on twitter. @WesternBulldogs (https://twitter.com/westernbulldogs)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0A5HJZUUAA4hbu.jpg

[choconmientay]

Day 2 @WesternBulldogs (https://twitter.com/westernbulldogs):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0FKsMkUsAAlgD1.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0FKYI6VIAA82nJ.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0FJy9pUcAAQ0k6.jpg

[hujsh]

First sight of Libba this pre-season? Posted on twitter. @WesternBulldogs (https://twitter.com/westernbulldogs)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0A5HJZUUAA4hbu.jpg

No prizes for guessing who those blonde locks belong to

[KT31]

No prizes for guessing who those blonde locks belong to

Shirley from accounting ?:D

[bornadog]

Shirley from accounting ?:D

nah,the local surfie

[bornadog]

If Cloke is working with Picken their is no doubt he is working hard,Picken gives his all and he wouldn't accept anything less from his training partner.

Their or there ;)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

No prizes for guessing who those blonde locks belong to

Could be Roarke Smith or Hannan (was he drafted elsewhere?).
The Viking and the Roman.

[bornadog]

Could be Roarke Smith or Hannan (was he drafted elsewhere?).
The Viking and the Roman.

Hannan drafted elsewhere,so can only be one

[bulldogtragic]

Their or there ;)

Or they're? So their! :D


There

[bornadog]

Or they're? So their! :D


There

You are better then that :D

[Greystache]

You are better then that :D

His doing he's best

[bulldogtragic]

You are better then that :D


His doing he's best

Youse guys ah two kind.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0HCCY7UUAEBEJS.jpg:large

[bulldogtragic]

^^^

I love the look on Picko's face... "I eat pieces of garbage waterfalls like you for breakfast. I'll first start by taking a hanger on top of you, elbow you like you're Boomer on the way down and then leave you in awe, and my wake."

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Youse guys ah two kind.

Your to soft.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Hannan drafted elsewhere,so can only be one
The quality of the players we can't find room for is a good measure of the club.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Your to soft.

You should of spelt that 'you're too soft'

[Bulldog Joe]

You should have spelt that 'you're too soft'

If we are going to play the grammar nazi at least get it right.

[ledge]

If I spent my time correcting my phones stupid auto correct I wouldn't get anything else done .. Who cares, we know what it means.
Just got the gold review book .talks about members and debt ..after reading it I can't see us having any debt this time next year.
Will we still get the equalization money from the AFL next year ?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

If we are going to play the grammar nazi at least get it right.
:confused: that was the joke

842

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0Lo75mUsAAIl1v.jpg

[G-Mo77]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C0Lo75mUsAAIl1v.jpg

Hanging that photo on the back of the toilet door BAD? :)

[bulldogtragic]

:confused: that was the joke

842

Wot?

[Axe Man]

Great to hear:
https://s23.postimg.org/h7s56ay5n/Capture.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/hxaxinyp3/)

[bornadog]

update on where the boys are at : here (http://www.afl.com.au/video/2017-01-06/western-bulldogs-preseason-report-card)

[comrade]

Pretty quiet pre-season this year.

[Twodogs]

Pretty quiet pre-season this year.


They have a lot more closed sessions now since Bevo took over. We have a lot more premierships to show for it so I like the idea.

[Greystache]

They have a lot more closed sessions now since Bevo took over. We have a lot more premierships to show for it so I like the idea.

We also have fences around the ground now which helps a bit too ;)

I was never a fan when we were a bottom team of having closed sessions. No one was trying to copy us, and we needed as much fan enthusiasm as we could get, but realistically there would be squads of other teams' spies trying to look at what we're working on now. A dud coach like Buckley practically copies exactly what other teams have been doing previously. So it's a necessary evil that we have to accept comes with success.

[bulldogtragic]

We also have fences around the ground now which helps a bit too ;)

I was never a fan when we were a bottom team of having closed sessions. No one was trying to copy us, and we needed as much fan enthusiasm as we could get, but realistically there would be squads of other teams' spies trying to look at what we're working on now. A dud coach like Bucekley practically copies exactly what other teams have been doing previously. So it's a necessary evil that we have to accept comes with success.

Last year he was copying Mark Neeld. I hope he's a bit more contemporary and goes with copying Justin Leppitsch this year.

[ledge]

Watch how many teams do over the head back handballs next year, then watch the AFL ban it for some idiotic reason.

[bornadog]

Watch how many teams do over the head back handballs next year, then watch the AFL ban it for some idiotic reason.

It was banned in the 80s. I remember one game where a free kick was paid against Andrew Purser (actually twice in the same game) for doing overhead handballs.

[Twodogs]

Last year he was copying Mark Neeld. I hope he's a bit more contemporary and goes with copying Justin Leppitsch this year.

I hear he's going retro and he's gonna copy Jock MacHale. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights consisting of Indian file track work and then kick to kick (no waxing) for an hour while Bucks stands in the middle of the ground with a group of 60 year old ex players. No player except the captain is allowed to approach Bucks.

Bucks will be working full time in a craft brewery Collingwood are having purpose built in Abbotsford.

[Bulldog4life]

I hear he's going retro and he's gonna copy Jock MacHale. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights consisting of Indian file track work and then kick to kick (no waxing) for an hour while Bucks stands in the middle of the ground with a group of 60 year old ex players. No player except the captain is allowed to approach Bucks.

Bucks will be working full time in a craft brewery Collingwood are having purpose built in Abbotsford.

That was fun waxing at school during recess. You always picked a mate out who would dive on that footy.Memories

[comrade]

They have a lot more closed sessions now since Bevo took over. We have a lot more premierships to show for it so I like the idea.

Yeah, I like premierships.

[Twodogs]

That was fun waxing at school during recess. You always picked a mate out who would dive on that footy.Memories

I'm a left foot kick and it made it a lot easier to get someone to wax with me because I could always just duck out the other side of the pack, find a bit of space and just wait for a ball. I want to have a kick now!



Yeah, I like premierships.

Me too. They seem to follow Bevo around. I feel kind of bad that we let him down and didn't win the 2015 premiership now.

[hujsh]

No idea what a wax is. Surely I'm not alone there?

[GVGjr]

No idea what a wax is. Surely I'm not alone there?

End to end footy with a large number of class mates where a couple of friends would share the spoils when they had possession of the footy. If you were small you would try and wax with a taller mate who if he couldn't mark it might knock it your way. If you were tall try and wax with a mate who would dive on the ball if it hit the ground. If you were a gun just get your own footy.

In games, follow the best team mate around and hope to get a few handballs when he was getting tackled.

Years ago a lot of players waxed with the Krakouer brothers being great at it. Once one of them had the ball they automatically looked for the other brother.

[Twodogs]

End to end footy with a large number of class mates where a couple of friends would share the spoils when they had possession of the footy. If you were small you would try and wax with a taller mate who if he couldn't mark it might knock it your way. If you were tall try and wax with a mate who would dive on the ball if it hit the ground. If you were a gun just get your own footy.

In games, follow the best team mate around and hope to get a few handballs when he was getting tackled.

Years ago a lot of players waxed with the Krakouer brothers being great at it. Once one of them had the ball they automatically looked for the other brother.

Yep. And you shared possies. Even if you worked really hard to get the ball if it was his turn to kick it down the other end then you had to give him the easy handball. If you didn't think he was pulling his weight in the partnership it might be a hospital handball with twenty kids waiting to jump on it.

[Bulldog4life]

Yep. And you shared possies. Even if you worked really hard to get the ball if it was his turn to kick it down the other end then you had to give him the easy handball. If you didn't think he was pulling his weight in the partnership it might be a hospital handball with twenty kids waiting to jump on it.

And most of the kids at State School wanted to kick towards the goals......2 posts of the 4 posts holding the shelter shed together. So if you went down the other end with your mate you would get the ball a lot too.

[Twodogs]

And most of the kids at State School wanted to kick towards the goals......2 posts of the 4 posts holding the shelter shed together. So if you went down the other end with your mate you would get the ball a lot too.


Oh yeah, I'd forgotten that trick. If you defended the goals you had less competition than if you wanted to have shots. It was a bit rougher down the defensive end too. We had a rule where you could have a shot of the ball hit the deck so it was proper hard hitting defending.

I think I'm starting to work out what's wrong with my shoulders and knees these days. But I wouldn't change a thing, footy and cricket were our life when we were teenagers.

And a lot of soccer at school. We had gun soccer teams because we had heaps of European and South American kids when most schools didn't. In my year 12 alone we had four boys who went OS and played professional soccer. Our footy routinely got thrashed but our soccer teams bought back Divisional and State championionships so they got a little more attention.

[Bulldog4life]

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten that trick. If you defended the goals you had less competition than if you wanted to have shots. It was a bit rougher down the defensive end too. We had a rule where you could have a shot of the ball hit the deck so it was proper hard hitting defending.

I think I'm starting to work out what's wrong with my shoulders and knees these days. But I wouldn't change a thing, footy and cricket were our life when we were teenagers.

And a lot of soccer at school. We had gun soccer teams because we had heaps of European and South American kids when most schools didn't. In my year 12 alone we had four boys who went OS and played professional soccer. Our footy routinely got thrashed but our soccer teams bought back Divisional and State championionships so they got a little more attention.

That is huge.

[Twodogs]

That is huge.

Kids in my year level from year 10 onwards were going OS and interstate on tours and missing school. The lunchtime games could get a bit technical and we learned how to mark our man.

A couple of then would have had EU passports as well I think. It makes it a lot easier to play in Europe or something. Apparantly they were like gold for professional footballers.

I think half the Serbian soccer team grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney at one stage. Might have been one of the other Baltic states.

[ledge]

Kids in my year level from year 10 onwards were going OS and interstate on tours and missing school. The lunchtime games could get a bit technical and we learned how to mark our man.

A couple of then would have had EU passports as well I think. It makes it a lot easier to play in Europe or something. Apparantly they were like gold for professional footballers.

I think half the Serbian soccer team grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney at one stage. Might have been one of the other Baltic states.

Good old Footscray JUST .. Think they finally transformed into Melbourne Knights. Coached juniors against them , funnily enough it was harder to get a game at green gully. At age 9 you had to try out to get a go at green gully where Melbourne Knights just kept adding junior sides depending on numbers.

[Twodogs]

Good old Footscray JUST .. Think they finally transformed into Melbourne Knights. Coached juniors against them , funnily enough it was harder to get a game at green gully. At age 9 you had to try out to get a go at green gully where Melbourne Knights just kept adding junior sides depending on numbers.

Yep. Hellas and JUST had plenty of contacts iin Greece and Yugoslavia football so lots of promising Melbourne kids went over and got a gig playing soccer on a recommendation from such and such back in Melbourne.

[Webby]

Good old Footscray JUST .. Think they finally transformed into Melbourne Knights. Coached juniors against them , funnily enough it was harder to get a game at green gully. At age 9 you had to try out to get a go at green gully where Melbourne Knights just kept adding junior sides depending on numbers.

Nah, Footscray JUST were Serbian and Melbourne Knights are the old Melbourne Croatia - Formed in Footscray, but based in Essendon and Geelong at different stages. The two were huge rivals. Bit of rivalry between the Serbs and Croats come 1990 or thereabouts, but in reality, it simmered in Melbourne for many years prior.

JUST were always more powerful than Melb Croatia, but, as things tend to go, the Balkans war had a galvanising effect on Croatia, but the exact opposite effect on JUST. Melb Croatia went on to become multiple national champs, whilst JUST folded. Melb Croatia moving to the outer suburbs (North Sunshine) and JUST stayed in the inner suburbs (just over the Maribyrnong from Footscray in West Melbourne where container yards and transport depots now are.)

As a footnote, as a kid, the Footscray Bulldogs used to wear Eastcoast Jeans sponsors logos, so when I saw Footscray JUST playing in red white & blue on SBS, I used to think it had something to do with a Just Jeans sponsorship... Theres a chance I wasn't the brightest kid..

[Mantis]

Any chance this thread (and others) could stay the *!*!*!*! on track?

[Twodogs]

Yeah I'm done.


Has anyone been to training?

[Bulldog4life]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-01-12/joint-open-training

Men's and women's teams to train together

Come down to Victoria University Whitten Oval on Tuesday afternoon to see a special one-off open training session, where both our men’s and women’s teams will train together, leading into the first NAB AFLW game in three weeks’ time.

Date: Tuesday 17 January
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Victoria University Whitten Oval

We will have plenty of activities on during training, including:

Have your photo with the Premiership Cup between 3pm – 5pm
Win a signed copy of “Against All Odds”
Bulldogs giveaways
Both teams will be available for autographs after training*
Visit the Bulldogs Shop to purchase the latest merchandise
Membership staff will be on hand for all enquiries


*Not all players are guaranteed to be in attendance and will only be available to sign autographs for a limited time
*Parking is limited. We recommend using public transport if possible, as Victoria University Whitten Oval is only a short stroll from West Footscray train station

[Mantis]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-01-12/joint-open-training

Men's and women's teams to train together

Come down to Victoria University Whitten Oval on Tuesday afternoon to see a special one-off open training session, where both our men’s and women’s teams will train together, leading into the first NAB AFLW game in three weeks’ time.

Date: Tuesday 17 January
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Victoria University Whitten Oval

We will have plenty of activities on during training, including:

Have your photo with the Premiership Cup between 3pm – 5pm
Win a signed copy of “Against All Odds”
Bulldogs giveaways
Both teams will be available for autographs after training*
Visit the Bulldogs Shop to purchase the latest merchandise
Membership staff will be on hand for all enquiries


*Not all players are guaranteed to be in attendance and will only be available to sign autographs for a limited time
*Parking is limited. We recommend using public transport if possible, as Victoria University Whitten Oval is only a short stroll from West Footscray train station

Early weather forecast for Tuesday is 38.

Not sure 3pm is the best time to hold this session.

[Twodogs]

Early weather forecast for Tuesday is 38.

Not sure 3pm is the best time to hold this session.


Might have to wear a cap to that one. That's gonna be bloody hot.

[Rocco Jones]

Early weather forecast for Tuesday is 38.

Not sure 3pm is the best time to hold this session.

Totally. Wouldn't be too many places to sit or stand in the shade too. Surely they should change the time or postpone the date.

[Twodogs]

Totally. Wouldn't be too many places to sit or stand in the shade too. Surely they should change the time or postpone the date.


Aren't we supposed to be SunSmart. I mean like contractually obliged, they are a sponsor or something?

[Eastdog]

Looking forward to the training reports from this afternoon for those woofers who brave the heat.

[comrade]

Joint session, women & men training together. Pretty cool idea.

[aker39]

Joint session, women & men training together. Pretty cool idea.

The way the club is embracing the women's team is fantastic. The girls will be very excited to be training with the guys.

[jazzadogs]

The way the club is embracing the women's team is fantastic. The girls will be very excited to be training with the guys.

It was fantastic. I was close to groups run by Gia and Ash Hansen, and they were taking women aside to talk them through kicking technique, or running patterns, or all sorts of things. The improvement that will be seen in women's AFL with this level of support and coaching will be phenomenal. Not to mention their skills are already extremely solid, and most of them have already been playing for a while.
The best part was that they all joined in the signing and photos on the fence at the end, which was noticeably a thrill for both them and a number of supporters (especially younger girls). Very proud to be a Bulldog.

As for the men training, the only person I didn't sight was Tory Dickson, but I was struggling with so many people out there.

There was a large number of players who didn't do full training, including Libba, Stringer, Suckling, Matt Boyd, JJ, Morris, Cloke, both Smiths and more.

Training itself was pretty routine, and hard to read anything into it.

Roberts did an extra 10 minutes or so of high intensity running at the end.

Redpath said he is aiming to be back for round 10. He was saying that usually they aim for a 9-10 month return, but they're being slightly more cautious with him and doing 11 months because of his history.

Wallis looked great, not really training but looks in ripping shape. He and Dahlhaus are having a tan off. Confirmed that round 1 is the aim, but didn't say it with a heap of confidence!

One of the young guys was in a moon boot, not sure who.

And my favourite thing were a couple of tatts - JJ "it was all a dream" (not grand final related, but very apt) and Libba "when the going gets weird, the weird get going". Classic Libba.

[LostDoggy]

Thanks jazzadogs, I'm spewing I didn't go I'm such a sook.

[jazzadogs]

Oh the only other point is that the queue to get a photo with THE PREMIERSHIP CUP was pretty negligible (especially between 4-5). I was near the front, but don't think it would have been more than 20-30min.

[Twodogs]

Far out it was hot at the footy ground. I just got a shot with the cup and came home so I can really only day that the rehab group is bloody huge for this time of the year. Maybe it looked bigger because the girls rehab group was there too. Caleb Daniel and Easton Wood were in it umm. Roarke Smith. Lots more. Too many to remember after I'd just held our premiership cup.

[Twodogs]

Our premiership cup.


Great report Jazza. Thanks.

[Eastdog]

Great report jazzadogs

[Eastdog]

Our premiership cup.

It is so great to have another one.

[Twodogs]

It is so great to have another one.


I have a whole new respect for those guys you see in photos holding a cup in each hand. They must have arms made out of steel or really strong plastic or something.

Yeah. Another AFL cup would be sweet. No bugger that. I want another one. Last year was so good I want another premiership and I want it this year,

[jazzadogs]

Our premiership cup.


Great report Jazza. Thanks.

Just repaying the favour for all the people who kept me in the loop while I was in the UK last year. I wouldn't have made it through without Woof!

[westdog54]

It was fantastic. I was close to groups run by Gia and Ash Hansen, and they were taking women aside to talk them through kicking technique, or running patterns, or all sorts of things. The improvement that will be seen in women's AFL with this level of support and coaching will be phenomenal. Not to mention their skills are already extremely solid, and most of them have already been playing for a while.
The best part was that they all joined in the signing and photos on the fence at the end, which was noticeably a thrill for both them and a number of supporters (especially younger girls). Very proud to be a Bulldog.

As for the men training, the only person I didn't sight was Tory Dickson, but I was struggling with so many people out there.

There was a large number of players who didn't do full training, including Libba, Stringer, Suckling, Matt Boyd, JJ, Morris, Cloke, both Smiths and more.

Training itself was pretty routine, and hard to read anything into it.

Roberts did an extra 10 minutes or so of high intensity running at the end.

Redpath said he is aiming to be back for round 10. He was saying that usually they aim for a 9-10 month return, but they're being slightly more cautious with him and doing 11 months because of his history.

Wallis looked great, not really training but looks in ripping shape. He and Dahlhaus are having a tan off. Confirmed that round 1 is the aim, but didn't say it with a heap of confidence!

One of the young guys was in a moon boot, not sure who.

And my favourite thing were a couple of tatts - JJ "it was all a dream" (not grand final related, but very apt) and Libba "when the going gets weird, the weird get going". Classic Libba.

We must not have been far away from each other JD, I was listening intently when Gia was talking to the girls. It was wonderful to see both squads mixed up in the drills.

Oh, and holding the cup was even better than I imagined.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2WgG2XUQAAOrkd.jpg

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2WgHlHUsAAqbB_.jpg

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

Bevo address's men's and women's team

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2WEtHpUsAU6del.jpg

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Suckers definitely channeling Aker with that hair do.

[bornadog]

Suckers definitely channeling Aker with that hair do.




https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/710080663706214401/1P6WNTRE_bigger.jpgPatrick Dangerfield‏@dangerfield35 (https://twitter.com/dangerfield35)


Patrick Dangerfield Retweeted Western Bulldogs

Great to see Aker back at the club. #bottomleft (https://twitter.com/hashtag/bottomleft?src=hash)

[Twodogs]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2WgG2XUQAAOrkd.jpg


I see Caleb managed to join in general training.;)

[FrediKanoute]

Bevo address's men's and women's team

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2WEtHpUsAU6del.jpg

Funny pic that shows some things never change....boys on one side of the room girls on the other!

[Twodogs]

Funny pic that shows some things never change....boys on one side of the room girls on the other!

The boys should be crowded around a BBQ while the girls all made salad.

[Smads57]

Just re Caleb Daniel and him being in the rehab group. While I was watching training (from 3.30 onwards), he was completing drills with the main group. Also noticed Fletcher Roberts doing some run thrus at the end. He was training with everyone else beforehand, so not sure why he stayed out completing extra work.

I was was close to one of the training drills and noted how the drill was modified enough to allow both men and women to get the maximum benefit. I wouldn't have said any drill was particularly stressful however, no doubt due to the extreme heat.

I had wanted to get pic with our Cup, but couldn't find where one had to go - I checked the Museum to make sure it wasn't there. Can anyone enlighten me on where I should have gone? (Next time.....)

[bornadog]

Just re Caleb Daniel and him being in the rehab group. While I was watching training (from 3.30 onwards), he was completing drills with the main group. Also noticed Fletcher Roberts doing some run thrus at the end. He was training with everyone else beforehand, so not sure why he stayed out completing extra work.

I was was close to one of the training drills and noted how the drill was modified enough to allow both men and women to get the maximum benefit. I wouldn't have said any drill was particularly stressful however, no doubt due to the extreme heat.

I had wanted to get pic with our Cup, but couldn't find where one had to go - I checked the Museum to make sure it wasn't there. Can anyone enlighten me on where I should have gone? (Next time.....)

According to the info, should be in Barkers cafe.

[jazzadogs]

According to the info, should be in Barkers cafe.

At the open training session, the Cup was (poorly signposted) at the bottom of the EJ Whitten stand. I assume this was so that people could watch training while they were in line.

[jazzadogs]

I see Caleb managed to join in general training.;)

Caleb and Toby McLean were both quite pleased with the joint training session.

[Smads57]

At the open training session, the Cup was (poorly signposted) at the bottom of the EJ Whitten stand. I assume this was so that people could watch training while they were in line.

Thanks Jazz...didn't wander up that far, my bad.

[Ozza]

I'm not sure if this has already been highlighted - but my understanding is that the joint training session was an initiative driven by the (male) players.

Good form.

[stefoid]

And my favourite thing were a couple of tatts - JJ "it was all a dream" (not grand final related, but very apt) and Libba "when the going gets weird, the weird get going". Classic Libba.

You sure it wasnt the Hunter S Thompson quote "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"?

[jazzadogs]

You sure it wasnt the Hunter S Thompson quote "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"?

It certainly could have been. I only got a brief look and (thought that I had) filled the dots at the end

[Dry Rot]

Have been reading great reports on Jong, Dunkley and English.

[Dry Rot]

Any word on Lynch, Adams, Campbell, Daniel or C Smith? Williams, Webb, Honeychurch and Dale?

[Twodogs]

Any word on Lynch, Adams, Campbell, Daniel or C Smith? Williams, Webb, Honeychurch and Dale?

Webb is training really well, Dale is a lot bigger than he was last year. Haven't noticed the others but I haven't been to many training sessions.

[Eastdog]

Webb is training really well, Dale is a lot bigger than he was last year. Haven't noticed the others but I haven't been to many training sessions.

I'm predicting Webb will be playing more this season. Hopefully we see more of Honeychurch in the seniors.

[Bulldog Joe]

I'm predicting Webb will be playing more this season. Hopefully we see more of Honeychurch in the seniors.

How do we fit them all in?

[Eastdog]

How do we fit them all in?

Yes it is difficult. It is a good problem to have.

[GVGjr]

How do we fit them all in?

Some of the older players will need to be managed plus we have some players that will have later starts to the season. I still feel that if our younger guys are in form and impressing on the training track then there will be some opportunities.

Depth in the playing list tends to keep everyone focused the hard part will be keeping players if they feel as though their form warrants senior selection and they aren't getting the opportunities.

[The Doctor]

Who is going to win the Shaun Higgins Medal for best pre-season performer?

[bulldogtragic]

Who is going to win the Shaun Higgins Medal for best pre-season performer?

Hopefully no one. That's a medal that will ruin your chances of playing more than 12 games this season.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C25TN1QUoAAXomS.jpg:large

The Western Bulldogs will host an open training session on Sunday 29 January 2017 on the Sunshine Coast, giving you the opportunity to meet the reigning 2016 AFL Premiers in your home state and watch them in action during their pre-season training camp.

The training session will be held at the Maroochydore Sports Complex (Fisherman's Road, Maroochydore, QLD) commencing at 9.30am.

The Bulldogs Shop team will also be making the trip north, with a great selection of the 2017 Western Bulldogs official merchandise range available on site purchase.

The Club would once again like to thank you for your ongoing support, and look forward to seeing you Sunday week on the Sunshine Coast.

Western Bulldogs Sunshine Coast Open Training Session

9.30am, Sunday 29 Jan 2017

Maroochydore Sports Complex
Fisherman's Road, Maroochydore, QLD

[GVGjr]

I guess our trip north each year is probably one of the reasons why the East West day has been scaled back so much.

[Mofra]

Who is going to win the Shaun Higgins Medal for best pre-season performer?
Saw Higgins on Monday outside of Arden St.

He is listed at 186cm, would not buy real estate off the guy who measured him. I'm only 6 2 and I was on the road, he was on the footpath and I was still taller than him. Footballers are sometimes intimidating in terms of size and muscle definition - Higgins definitely wasn't.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2_h-e_WEAAn__A.jpg

[Dry Rot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2_h-e_WEAAn__A.jpg

GWS should be more discreet with their spy planes.

[bornadog]

Who is going to win the Shaun Higgins Medal for best pre-season performer?

Higgins getting a bit upset - see story here (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-01-20/roos-teammates-come-to-blows-in-heated-training-session) hehehe

[LostDoggy]

Higgins getting a bit upset - see story here (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-01-20/roos-teammates-come-to-blows-in-heated-training-session) hehehe

Higgins?
Upset?
HEH HEH!!!!;)

[Hotdog60]

He's probably got the grumps because he missed out on a grand final and is not a premiership player like some of his old mates are.
Luke McDonald must have ran by and said, " pity you're not still at the dogs, eh"

[always right]

Apparently Higgins has taken pointing to a new level this pre season.

[KT31]

He's probably got the grumps because he missed out on a grand final and is not a premiership player like some of his old mates are.
Luke McDonald must have ran by and said, " pity you're not still at the dogs, eh"

Wouldn't have got a game, he is too mentally weak and not even close to the mould of player that will win you a flag.

[Twodogs]

Wouldn't have got a game, he is too mentally week and not even close to the mould of player that will win you a flag.

I was thinking that too. But Bevo has worked miracles with far less talented players and turned them into premiership guns. Maybe he could have bought the sort of performances out of Higgins that we always thought he could produce.

[Dry Rot]

Spotted this on BF - interesting read

Why data science is the way forward in sport

http://blog.cebit.com.au/why-data-science-is-the-way-forward-in-sport

[Mofra]

Wouldn't have got a game, he is too mentally weak and not even close to the mould of player that will win you a flag.
He was one of our best in a final against Geelong a few years back (08?).
If he's polish, not substance, he's very good. If required to do too much heavy lifting he can go missing.

[Twodogs]

He was one of our best in a final against Geelong a few years back (08?).
If he's polish, not substance, he's very good. If required to do too much heavy lifting he can go missing.

That's only onece out of how many finals though? Missy would have played 5 or 6 finals for us I reckon.

[Dry Rot]

When the going gets tough, Smith & Dunkley >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Higgins

I don't miss Cooney, Higgins or Griffen at all.

[Eastdog]

When the going gets tough, Smith & Dunkley >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Higgins

I don't miss Cooney, Higgins or Griffen at all.

Yeah it worked out really well in the end :)

[The Adelaide Connection]

Have we had a Intra-club over the weekend? Seems like most other clubs have, but haven't heard anything about ours (and am I right in saying we usually have one prior to the first preseason hitout?).

[bornadog]

Have we had a Intra-club over the weekend? Seems like most other clubs have, but haven't heard anything about ours (and am I right in saying we usually have one prior to the first preseason hitout?).

Doesn't seem like we are going to have one before the JLT starts. I think they have been doing alot of match simulations but not full on intra club.

[bornadog]

Open training at Ballarat today.

[Bulldog4life]

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4478947/western-bulldogs-community-camp-hits-ballarat-photos-video/

Click on link and there is a video showing the players signing autographs for the Ballarat fans.

[Dry Rot]

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4478947/western-bulldogs-community-camp-hits-ballarat-photos-video/

Click on link and there is a video showing the players signing autographs for the Ballarat fans.

Adams wearing a glove to sign autographs? WTF?

[GVGjr]

Adams wearing a glove to sign autographs? WTF?

Signing an autograph or training? What number is the photo?

[Twodogs]

Adams wearing a glove to sign autographs? WTF?

Those pens get sucked by an awful lot of mouths.

[Smads57]

Went up to Ballarat this morning hoping for a photo with premiership cup and seeing how the players were, who missed JJLT1.

Got my photo with the cup within 5 mins (only around 40 supporters present) but the group training included only those players from JLT1, so I was't able to make any visible assessment of Bonti, Wood, Dixon and others who didn't play.

The Eureka surface looked in good nick and it was good to see the construction of the new grandstands going ahead.

[bornadog]

Adams wearing a glove to sign autographs? WTF?

Why do you say WTF - he is at training


Signing an autograph or training? What number is the photo?

In the video, not a photo.

[Webby]

Intraclub scratch match at family day. Powder blues vs whites. Not a great contrast!

Biggest thing that struck me so far is Bailey Williams. He's bulked up significantly.

[Webby]

Actually, quarter time change of jumpers. Charcoal vs white now.... Sense prevails!

[bornadog]

Actually, quarter time change of jumpers. Charcoal vs white now.... Sense prevails!

Is The Bont out there?

[Webby]

Is The Bont out there?

Yep, Bont played. Spotted everyone except Bob and Moz.

FWIW, Bont played for the white team - who were bettered by the grey/blue team.

[Eastdog]

Yep, Bont played. Spotted everyone except Bob and Moz.

FWIW, Bont played for the white team - who were bettered by the grey/blue team.

So glad I got there signatures today. Was sitting up in the Whitten Stand for the intra club match closer to the admin building. Wasn't focused into so couldn't really give a report :)

[Smads57]

I went on Saturday and ran a keen eye over proceedings on the field.

Those present, but not involved due to injury were Redders, Wally, Green and Tweedie. No sign of Roughy, Prudden or Dicko.

The scratch match was for 3 'quarters' of about 20 mins or so and some VFL players were used to assist with team numbers (including Jayden Foster).

Bont played for 2 'quarters' and was one of his teams better performers.

Some general observations (my thoughts only):
1. draftees English, Lipinsky, Young and Mull-McHugh all played and their comparable performance would have also been in the same order (English was good around the ground but beaten easily by Campbell before he went off with what looked like an ankle (was in ice at end of game))
2. Daniel, Dahlhaus, Macrae, Libba, Picks, Hunter and Dunks all got plenty of ball while Jong got more involved in the game than he did vs Melb in previous week.
3. of the 3rd year players yet to establish themselves, Webb was by far the hardest worker (bottom of packs etc), while Bailey Dale had some nice touches as did my whipping boy Hamilton in the last half when he came on. Roarke Smith worked hard off the backline and i liked Cordy's game playing mainly in the back half.
4. of the 2nd year players yet to establish themselves, Bailey Williams looked composed and Lynch had a good game as well (no doubt plating in JLT1 gave his confidence a boost). Kieran Collins had a quiet game, but I suspect he may have been nursed thru game (had his shoulder strapped). Marcus Adams seemed to appreciate this further hit out.
5. Boyd more effective in ruck duels than around the ground marking and Stringer was everywhere (back, starting mid, fwd). Still to hit any form similar to 2015. Cloke and Crameri had solid games - I think Cloke is going to be good for us - he works up and down the ground and is a good field kick.
6. Moz, Boyd, Wood, Biggs and Murphy played their HB roles with reliable ease with Murph getting a much better run this week.
7. JJ showed why he is the reigning Norm Smith medallist - BOG in my opinion
8. McLean, Clay Smith and Honeychurch didn't hurt their reputations - I think they would all be vying with Dickson for the two small HF roles for round 1
9. Suckling played ok - showed no signs of any injury
10. Liked Fletch's game - he was being used a number of times as the outlet kick from the full back line and took some good defensive contested marks

Anyone know where Dickson is at? I was surprised he wasn't at the ground least of all playing.

[boydogs]

1. draftees English, Lipinsky, Young and Mull-McHugh all played and their comparable performance would have also been in the same order (English was good around the ground but beaten easily by Campbell before he went off with what looked like an ankle (was in ice at end of game))

Another report from the day was a lot more bullish on English


English affected nearly every tap during ruck contests against BTC. His ruck duels against Boyd were much harder as Boyd used his weight really well against him, putting him off balance. Timmy looks like he's filled out a little, or at least he has toned up, looked as though he has some form of muscle on his frame now. One play from a centre bounce he tapped it to his advantage, collected and cleared the ball in a freakishly natural way. Another play on the wing, he contested a mark and it spilled behind him, he spun and collected below his knees with one hand and launched it into the forward fifty off 2 steps. One last play that I just wowed at was after an uncontested mark on the defensive 50 arc. He took a moment surveying the ground before launching a huge kick to the opposite wing hitting Williams who had lost his defender, square on the chest. He seriously looks like something special. I just hope we manage his weight really well and get a great balance between his natural agility while developing his core strength.

[LostDoggy]

Sounds very Nic Nat-Esque.:)

[Twodogs]

I like the sound of that.

I might Check YouTube for some footage of the match.

[Mofra]

10. Liked Fletch's game - he was being used a number of times as the outlet kick from the full back line and took some good defensive contested marks
Sounds like Fletch might thrive this year - this is his first proper pre-season isn't it?
He's always been a good field kick although in the prelim it was noticeable he took too long to decide what to do with it.

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn8I0H9CpEU&feature=youtu.be

From Bulldogs TV - link (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2017-03-01/the-boys-hit-the-track)

[bornadog]

The next open training session at Victoria University Whitten Oval, will be at 4:00pm Tuesday 21 March 2017. All remaining training sessions for the week will be closed to the public.