Welcome to the Westernbulldogs Alex Keath

[bornadog]

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Key defender Alex Keath has joined the Western Bulldogs in the final 30 minutes of the 2019 Telstra AFL Trade Period.

The 27-year-old has been secured in a trade with the Adelaide Crows, which saw Keath and Adelaide’s future third round selection come to Whitten Oval, in exchange for the Bulldogs’ pick 45 in the 2019 NAB AFL Draft, and their future second round selection.

Keath becomes the Bulldogs’ second recruit during the 2019 Trade Period, joining key forward Josh Bruce at VU Whitten Oval for the 2020 season.

He has committed to a three-year deal, which will see him don the red, white and blue until the end of 2022.

General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power, said Keath would bolster the Bulldogs at the defensive end of the ground.

“Alex will be a welcome addition to our back line as a key position player,” Power said.

“He had a strong finish to 2018 and carried that through into 2019 where he established himself as a regular at AFL level.

“Alex is someone who reads the play well and is good in the air. He is courageous, good in the contest and someone who helps his teammates on the field.

“As someone who came into the AFL system late, we feel that Alex has plenty of football ahead of him and that his best is still to come.”

Keath had a breakout year in 2019, playing 18 matches and finishing ninth in the Crows’ best and fairest.

The former professional cricketer has played 30 AFL games across his three seasons at the level.

[kruder]

Well done Sam Power great effort. Welcome Keathy!

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Welcome to the power house Alex

[Bulldog Revolution]

Great to have you on board Alex!

[anfo27]

Great result! Well done to Sam Power. A million times better than JMac!

[KT31]

Excellent get, welcome to the Doggies Keathy.

[Eastdog]

Welcome to the Dogs Alex!

[SquirrelGrip]

Welcome on board Keef!

[Testekill]

That's why you never buy into posturing over an uncontracted player

[bornadog]

Some highlights


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzFmCKaTW1s

[1eyedog]

Love him. Makes the right decisions. And is brave under the ball.

[The bulldog tragician]

Since Matthew Boyd retired we’ve needed another ‘Keith.’ Welcome.

[S Coast Simon]

Gee he moves well for a big fella. Love your work mr Power and team. Great get

[Mofra]

Elite interceptor.

And we have the no 1 & 4 contested marks in the competition up forward now. Combined with our tall midfield, that's a hell of a lot of marking power around the ground.

[The Doctor]

Great to have such a talented KP player in our back half. Welcome to the Kennel.

[The Adelaide Connection]

I really hope that they nickname him “Boydy”.

[merantau]

Welcome Alex. Have a great career with us.

[bulldogtragic]

Afel.com.au


BEING wanted by the Western Bulldogs was a major reason key defender Alex Keath took up their offer and left Adelaide.

AFL.com.au reported last month the Dogs' offer was far more significant than that offered by the Crows.

Adelaide sought to rejuvenate its list after two disappointing seasons following the Grand Final berth in 2017.

Keath, 27, told reporters he "felt really wanted" by the Bulldogs.

"Adelaide are obviously looking to get a little bit younger, the Bulldogs on the flipside were maybe looking to add some experience, so that was where the opportunity lay for me," Keath said.

"I felt really wanted with the Bulldogs, so it was a great opportunity to get here and obviously very happy that the trade got done."

Keath initially went to South Australia to see if he could continue his cricket career after seven first-class games for Victoria, but when that didn't work out as planned he joined the Crows as a Category B rookie in 2015 after having previously been part of the original Gold Coast squad.

He shot to prominence this season, winning the Showdown Medal in just the 20th game of his career.

"Initially I was moving over there to see if I could rekindle my floundering cricket career, but that didn't work out," Keath said.

"I was lucky enough to get a position on the rookie list and do some training and see how it went.

"I'm very grateful to Adelaide for the opportunity they gave me and I wish them well in the future, but now I'm extremely excited to be at the Bulldogs and just very grateful to be wanted by a good club in a good position with the youth they've got and exciting talent."

Negotiations went late, with the Dogs giving up pick No.45 and a second-round selection in next year's NAB AFL Draft, while also receiving a future third-round selection.

Alex Keath
DISPOSALS
16.3
ELITE

MARKS
6.2
ABOVE AVG

CONTESTED POSSESSIONS
6.9
ELITE

MARKS FROM OPPOSITION
2.4
ELITE

His limited exposed form made it tough to determine his value, along with lower leg surgery that the Crows initially thought Keath could recover from without needing to go under the knife.

"Obviously it was timely and I needed to get it right, because with a potential trade coming up, it was important to make sure that my ankles were in the best possible condition going forward," Keath said.

"The Crows were fantastic and, at the end of the day, I was contracted to Adelaide, so it's an Adelaide decision to have the surgery done and all parties were happy.

"There was a possibility I might have had to walk back to Adelaide, so if that was the case, then they were very comfortable with the surgery."

Keath expects to join the main group early in 2020.

"Hopefully just after Christmas I'll be back in full training," he said.

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVd8YCVHlRI

[KT31]

Great to have Alex on board, remember years back in his draft year a few Woofers in the know were very keen on him.

[bornadog]

I like this bit:


Western Bulldogs recruit Alex Keath expects to begin full training after Christmas as he recovers from a lower leg injury that required post-season surgery.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EHIQclCX4AAKw8V?format=jpg&name=medium

[Twodogs]

Seen a fair amount of football from that position BAD. Facing the right direction though.

[Hotdog60]

Seen a fair amount of football from that position BAD. Facing the right direction though.

Yep although I was more to the right at CHF on the fence.

[Axe Man]

BULLDOGS OPPORTUNITY ONE KEATH "COULDN'T REFUSE" (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/02/09/bulldogs-opportunity-one-keath-couldnt-refuse/)

Western Bulldogs star recruit Alex Keath is expecting to be ready to go for Round 1, following ankle surgery over the summer.

The 28-year-old needed an operation to repair the injury following his trade period move from the Crows, but he is on track to be at full fitness come the start of the season.

“I’m getting back into some training and taking part in some match simulation now and getting towards the goal of taking part in the practice games,” Keath told SEN SA Breakfast.

“The ankle is going well, plenty of rehab over the summer.

“It’s been pretty smooth the rehab process, obviously after the surgery I was pretty sore and sorry for myself, but since then I’ve been progressing pretty nicely.

“I’m settling into the new club now and it is nice to have some fresh ideas and a fresh start.

“I’m really enjoying it over here and looking forward to the season.”

Keath said the opportunities the Bulldogs laid in front of him were too good to knock back.

“There were a few factors, but the opportunity that was given to me at the Dogs was one I couldn’t refuse and a really good challenge for me to take on,” he said.

“That was definitely attractive and the Crows were probably looking to go in a different direction and get a bit younger and weighing up from the club’s perspective and my perspective, the move made sense."

The Bulldogs stormed into finals last season and Keath believes they will continue to build on that success in 2020.

“I think last year in the second half of the year there were some good games, but with the young list that’s there the aim is to build on that.

“I think that’s where our goals lie.”

Keath played 30 games for the Crows after returning to footy from cricket.

[bornadog]

Western Bulldogs star recruit Alex Keath is expecting to be ready to go for Round 1, following ankle surgery over the summer.



He means that injury that Crows didn't even acknowledge was there :D

[Mantis]

He means that injury that Crows didn't even acknowledge was there :D

They acknowledged it was there, but was going be treated differently (resting) by the Cows.

[ledge]

They acknowledged it was there, but was going be treated differently (resting) by the Cows.

Didn’t we get them to pay for the op before we took him?

[Mofra]

Didn’t we get them to pay for the op before we took him?
Yep.
The Saints medicos also recommended surgery as well.

[bornadog]

They acknowledged it was there, but was going be treated differently (resting) by the Cows.

They didn't acknowledge surgery was required.

[ledge]

They didn't acknowledge surgery was required.

I think it’s how we got a good trade using his injury as leverage.

[bulldogtragic]

It was a Hell of a bargain this trade. Looks like outright theft about now.

[GVGjr]

It was a Hell of a bargain this trade. Looks like outright theft about now.

A good night for him but he will be tested further during the year. He's composed reader of the player and his kicking hit the targets.

[Mofra]

Rusty early, clearly got better as the game wore on. I suspect time will be his friend

[bulldogtragic]

When did we last debut a traded 28yo KPD who had 16 disposals (9 intercept) at 94% efficiency, 5 Rebound 50’s and 9 Marks?

Never?

[Remi Moses]

Reads the play brilliantly is composed and a good user
Looks a steal , but it’s early doors

[Twodogs]

When did we last debut a traded 28yo KPD who had 16 disposals (9 intercept) at 94% efficiency, 5 Rebound 50’s and 9 Marks?

Never?


When have we ever had a 28yo KPD who had 16 disposals (9 intercept) at 94% efficiency, 5 Rebound 50’s and 9 Marks?

[bulldogtragic]

When have we ever had a 28yo KPD who had 16 disposals (9 intercept) at 94% efficiency, 5 Rebound 50’s and 9 Marks?

The best I can come close to is Marcus Adams, although he was at the time 23yo with 15 disposals (6 intercepts) at 93%, 1 Rebound 50 and 8 marks.

Who was then replaced by Keath the next off-season for a fraction of the trade price.

[Twodogs]

The best I can come close to is Marcus Adams, although he was at the time 23yo with 15 disposals (6 intercepts) at 93%, 1 Rebound 50 and 8 marks.

Who was then replaced by Keath the next off-season for a fraction of the trade price.

Peter Foster is the only one I can think of who would have regularly produced those sort of stats. Include regularly running down the ground to kick a 50 metre goal and really hurting opponents in contests and you've got Fossy Bear.

[angelopetraglia]

Peter Foster is the only one I can think of who would have regularly produced those sort of stats. Include regularly running down the ground to kick a 50 metre goal and really hurting opponents in contests and you've got Fossy Bear.

Yes. Still angry at Paul Dear to this day.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Peter Foster is the only one I can think of who would have regularly produced those sort of stats. Include regularly running down the ground to kick a 50 metre goal and really hurting opponents in contests and you've got Fossy Bear.

Craig Ellis had one great season with us - probably hard to compare stats from previous generations

[Bulldog4life]

Peter Foster is the only one I can think of who would have regularly produced those sort of stats. Include regularly running down the ground to kick a 50 metre goal and really hurting opponents in contests and you've got Fossy Bear.

Sometimes on a windy day at Whitten Oval...which we all know was frequent..I remember Peter would stay at the one end of the ground all game. Stopping the goals one quarter then kicking them the next and so on.

[Mofra]

One question I have with Alex Keath - does he put Wood's spot in doubt?

Keath is an excellent intercept marker.
As a similar size mid-intercepter Crozier has Wood well covered for performance last year and his Marsh Series one game was sublime.
Wood is much shorter than any KPD under consideration. He isn't a rebounder in the Suckling mold, nor does he run the ball like a JJ/Daniel/Ed Richards.

[GVGjr]

One question I have with Alex Keath - does he put Wood's spot in doubt?

Keath is an excellent intercept marker.
As a similar size mid-intercepter Crozier has Wood well covered for performance last year and his Marsh Series one game was sublime.
Wood is much shorter than any KPD under consideration. He isn't a rebounder in the Suckling mold, nor does he run the ball like a JJ/Daniel/Ed Richards.

Wood probably plays regardless and I mentioned a couple of weeks back that maybe the inclusion of Keath places more pressure on Lewis Young. You can play both but then you really need to have either Cordy or Trengove there as well
Both Keath and Young are tall defenders more noted for their intercept skills than their 1-v-1 abilities. Young needs to improve in that area now.

I'd have Wood coming off the bench because of the reasons you have outlined, Suckling is more creative, JJ, Richards and Daniel provide the run and dash and Crozier can play on a mixture of players but I just can't see us diminishing Wood's role within the team. 2 taller defenders and perhaps a 3rd tall and 3 more creative types possibly works better for us

[Rocket Science]

One question I have with Alex Keath - does he put Wood's spot in doubt?

Keath is an excellent intercept marker.
As a similar size mid-intercepter Crozier has Wood well covered for performance last year and his Marsh Series one game was sublime.
Wood is much shorter than any KPD under consideration. He isn't a rebounder in the Suckling mold, nor does he run the ball like a JJ/Daniel/Ed Richards.

I had much the same thought.

The ball's in his court but I wouldn't be surprised if this is the first year since Easton established himself he's not an 'automatic' selection. If he's healthy and strikes a vein of form there'll definitely be a spot for him, but if he struggles to seize a role there are plenty nipping at his heels.

[Mofra]

How bloody good is this trade looking now? It's one pick off being two third rounders for a bonafide no 1 KPD.

His ball use has been outstanding too.

[Testekill]

I'm surprised that he uses the ball so well, I could have sworn that his efficiency was just because he took easy options at the Crows.

[bornadog]

Has been brilliant and who said he can't man up and play one on one. King barely touched it tonight and Keath was solid as a rock

[angelopetraglia]

How valuable has Keath been. Enormous. So safe. Just gets the job done and doesn’t make silly mistakes. Super reliable.

[azabob]

How bloody good is this trade looking now? It's one pick off being two third rounders for a bonafide no 1 KPD.

His ball use has been outstanding too.

No Alex Keith and we probably would've dropped last nights game and potentially the Giants game.

[Mofra]

I'm surprised that he uses the ball so well, I could have sworn that his efficiency was just because he took easy options at the Crows.
He was instructed to kick short at the crows.
What was surprising was his hands - some really quick and clever handballs last night, including a few underground passes.

We've seen a player, we've seen parts of his game he can develop with us, and it's been great for both Alex and us.

[Vred]

One of our best trades in recent memory, and I do love the 'pissed off P.E. teacher' look about him.

[Topdog]

Looking like one of the best trades we've ever made if he can keep up this form

[Rocket Science]

He was instructed to kick short at the crows.
What was surprising was his hands - some really quick and clever handballs last night, including a few underground passes.

We've seen a player, we've seen parts of his game he can develop with us, and it's been great for both Alex and us.

He's quickly developed some pretty handy chemistry with Daniel and Crozier in pressure situations ... smart little taps and knocks to advantage, mopping up with repeat efforts until one of them is released and we're away.

When on song they're like a rapid-response clean-up unit back there, it's a thing of beauty to watch.

[Happy Days]

If Martin is recruit of the year then Keath is second. Imagine if we got them both.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I love that Keath regularly neutralises contests. A simple 'carry the ball over the boundary', a '2-on-1' where he creates enough of a contest for a stoppage or until reinforcements arrive, a tap on to ensure he isn't tackled/pinned HTB etc.

He's a bloody good, smart, angry footballer.

My boss knows a few at the Crows and he said Keath would be huge for us, and he has been. I thought he was only an interceptor but he's MUCH more than that. He's got some real Dale Morris traits about him.

[EasternWest]

He was instructed to kick short at the crows.
What was surprising was his hands - some really quick and clever handballs last night, including a few underground passes.

We've seen a player, we've seen parts of his game he can develop with us, and it's been great for both Alex and us.

What about the 15 metre checkside kick in the guts? Very skilful.


One of our best trades in recent memory, and I do love the 'pissed off P.E. teacher' look about him.

Rocket Science really does need to give us a photoshop.

[comrade]

Rocket Science really does need to give us a photoshop.

Short shorts, whistle, clipboard.

[EasternWest]

Short shorts, whistle, clipboard.

Don't forget Adidas zip up silky tracksuit top.

[Remi Moses]

Wonderful pick up
Totally overlooked by the media as well

[bornadog]

Don't forget Adidas zip up silky tracksuit top.

Maybe something out of this, with little Bulldogs around him

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[EasternWest]

Maybe something out of this, with little Bulldogs around him

https://i2-prod.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article17734424.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/0_IMG-1613JPG.jpg

How did you post such a big picture - I have followed the instructions and can not figure it out.

[bornadog]

How did you post such a big picture - I have followed the instructions and can not figure it out.

I just right click, copy and paste

[EasternWest]

I just right click, copy and paste

I just tried that with the exact picture you posted and got "exceeded quota" message.

[bornadog]

I just tried that with the exact picture you posted and got "exceeded quota" message.

That sounds like an issue with your settings? Maybe one for GVGjr to fix


Edit:

Maybe you need to clear your cache?


Quota Exceeded Error. ... The quota exceeded error means you are out of disk space. Google Chrome, Safari and other browsers were recently updated to be much more conservative in how much free space the disk must have for it to store extended caching files.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdrMHP_VAAsIoQn?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdrMHFcUEAIGGMe?format=jpg&name=large

[Axe Man]

I reckon the PE teacher from The Goldbergs would be the perfect model:
https://i.postimg.cc/SsqHh4h1/MV5-BMWQz-YTFi-ZDIt-MTFk-Ny00-NGQ3-LWE1-OGQt-Mm-U5-ZGU4-Mjdl-MTI4-Xk-Ey-Xk-Fqc-Gde-QXVy-NTQ4-ODAw-ODA-V1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7CsK3pbS)

[Twodogs]

I reckon the PE teacher from The Goldbergs would be the perfect model:
https://i.postimg.cc/SsqHh4h1/MV5-BMWQz-YTFi-ZDIt-MTFk-Ny00-NGQ3-LWE1-OGQt-Mm-U5-ZGU4-Mjdl-MTI4-Xk-Ey-Xk-Fqc-Gde-QXVy-NTQ4-ODAw-ODA-V1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7CsK3pbS)

I'm thinking Mr Weatherby from Footscray high in the 1970s but you guys probably don't know him.

[EasternWest]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdrMHP_VAAsIoQn?format=jpg&name=medium

Now you're just rubbing it in.

[jeemak]

Don't forget Adidas zip up silky tracksuit top.

Bingo, definitely needs triacetate.

[Grantysghost]

Now you're just rubbing it in.

Works ok for me.

https://i.postimg.cc/wj0LQ8x8/E27-C2-BA9-59-D4-49-D3-A2-C6-1-DBF9-A58-A965.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SnYnmPzD)

[GVGjr]

Now you're just rubbing it in.

Let me see if I can sort this out for you. I'll give it a good look later today

[The bulldog tragician]

Bingo, definitely needs triacetate.

Needs to be powder blue.

(I also can’t post photos without the exceed quota message). :(

[Axe Man]

I always use postimage to post images here (funnily enough), I never do it directly.

[EasternWest]

Let me see if I can sort this out for you. I'll give it a good look later today

Thanks G, although it's not high priority so don't sweat it too much.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdsZsjZUMAACmQQ?format=png&name=medium

[KT31]

I'm thinking Mr Weatherby from Footscray high in the 1970s but you guys probably don't know him.

Is this him?;:D
https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_small/11/111746/3341401-2797141696-waldo.jpg

[KT31]

I just tried that with the exact picture you posted and got "exceeded quota" message.

Try un-ticking the “Retrieve remote file and reference locally“ underneath the URL.

[1eyedog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdsZsjZUMAACmQQ?format=png&name=medium

Haha my new screen saver. Haydn is sooo hot!

Well done.

[Grantysghost]

I just tried that with the exact picture you posted and got "exceeded quota" message.

This is the method I use and it works ok after saving the picture I want either to PC or device (phone/tablet).

1. Goto https://www.postimages.org
2. Click “choose images”
3. Choose your image (just leave default options) to upload to their site
4. Then choose the copy link icon for “hot link for forums”
5. Paste that in your message body and save.

Give it a try I’ve had no issues with this method at all. Feel free to direct message me I’m happy to help.

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[GVGjr]

Thanks G, although it's not high priority so don't sweat it too much.

Try again anytime now, a slight change in the system should have fixed it
Fingers crossed

[bornadog]

Keath takes charge (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/781836)
Alex Keath very much feels at home now in red, white and blue.


Two rounds into 2020, the Western Bulldogs were 0-2 and on the bottom of the AFL ladder.
A lot has changed since then.

One thing that hasn’t is the performance of off-season recruit Alex Keath.

The star backman stood tall with his defence under siege early in the year and is now reaping the rewards, with the Bulldogs jumping to third spot on the ladder – mid-round – on the back of a nail-biting five-point win against the Gold Coast Suns.

Defensively, the Bulldogs have been superb since then to notch five wins from their past six outings.

And Keath very much feels at home now in red, white and blue.

“It’s taken a bit of time to build that chemistry,” he told media on the Gold Coast today.

“The lockdown period with COVID-19 stopped those games from occurring, but any time we’ve had together as a back six has been really valuable.

“I think we’re building some really good relationships and some good trust down there, so I’m really enjoying that.”

Despite the tough start to the year, there was a calmness to senior coach Luke Beveridge despite the results.

“’Bevo’ was really calm internally after what was a really difficult first couple of games,” Keath said.

“It certainly wasn’t anywhere near the performance that we were expecting of ourselves.

“We’re forming some new combinations, we’ve got some inexperience there as well.

“Seeing some development over the course of the season so far has been pleasing, so I hope that can continue.”

The 27-year-old has played just 38 AFL matches, but appears to be at the peak of his powers.

Nine intercepts against the Suns highlighted another impressive performance, which included some big grabs and big spoils at important moments.

“It was a difficult night for forwards being pretty slippery and greasy,” Keath said.

“I thought the defenders did the basics pretty well down there and we were able to make it quite difficult for them to score.

“There’s still some things we’d like to tighten up and we want to improve as we move forward.”

The Bulldogs will take plenty out of having to do things the hard way against the Suns.

In a frantic finale, the Bulldogs found a way.

“It was a little bit hairy,” Keath said.

“Laitham Vandermeer’s contest out on the back flank, that’s been noted and something we talked about internally that was huge for us.

“Bill (Gowers) provided an awesome contest up forward all night… he might like that (kick) again, but ‘Bont’ was very happy to clean things up and we move on.

“It was pretty tight there and the Gold Coast were coming.”

[Mitcha]

If he played for one of the media darling sides he would be talked of as the recruit of the year, but he doesn't, so he won't.

[Bulldog Revolution]

If he played for one of the media darling sides he would be talked of as the recruit of the year, but he doesn't, so he won't.

Hes just got on with his business beautifully

Been a super pickup so far

[EasternWest]

Keath takes charge (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/781836)
“Bill (Gowers) provided an awesome contest up forward all night… he might like that (kick) again, but ‘Bont’ was very happy to clean things up and we move on.

Regardless of our back and forth on this forum about that kick and Gowers as a whole, Keath has nailed this comment.

In the space of 20 odd words he's shown great solidarity with Bill and genuine forgiveness for his error. Maybe there's something in that 😁.

Wasn't sure I could like the PE teacher more, but here we are.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Wasn't sure I could like the PE teacher more, but here we are.

Brilliant comment from a teammate - great leadership

Is he a PE teacher? or is that the future you see for him?

[Bulldog4life]

Has been brilliant and who said he can't man up and play one on one. King barely touched it tonight and Keath was solid as a rock

I read it on WOOF.:confused:

[Bulldog4life]

He's quickly developed some pretty handy chemistry with Daniel and Crozier in pressure situations ... smart little taps and knocks to advantage, mopping up with repeat efforts until one of them is released and we're away.

When on song they're like a rapid-response clean-up unit back there, it's a thing of beauty to watch.

I noticed that too. Fantastic when their training has been so restricted.

[Rocket Science]

OKAY YOU MAGGOTS DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY.

https://i.ibb.co/7Q9cZ9P/bad-boy-keathy.png (https://ibb.co/68dhTdz)

[bornadog]

OKAY YOU MAGGOTS DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY.

https://i.ibb.co/7Q9cZ9P/bad-boy-keathy.png (https://ibb.co/68dhTdz)

Nailed it

[EasternWest]

OKAY YOU MAGGOTS DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY.

https://i.ibb.co/7Q9cZ9P/bad-boy-keathy.png (https://ibb.co/68dhTdz)

Not bad. Needs stubby shorts.

[EasternWest]

Brilliant comment from a teammate - great leadership

Is he a PE teacher? or is that the future you see for him?

Nah some genius said he looks like "a perennially pissed off high school PE teacher" and it's an apt description.

I'd like to shake that guy's hand.

970

[The bulldog tragician]

I love that Suckling looks puffed out, which is how I imagine him in training. Quite brilliant Rocket Science, you rose to the challenge..as always

[josie]

Excellent work rocket science.

[1eyedog]

Nah some genius said he looks like "a perennially pissed off high school PE teacher" and it's an apt description.

I'd like to shake that guy's hand.

970

Haha nice. V. nice.

[Twodogs]

Is this him?;:D
https://comicvine1.cbsistatic.com/uploads/scale_small/11/111746/3341401-2797141696-waldo.jpg

Now that I think about it his name may have been Weatherill. He played footy for Werribee in the VFA when they were very ordinary.


OKAY YOU MAGGOTS DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY.

https://i.ibb.co/7Q9cZ9P/bad-boy-keathy.png (https://ibb.co/68dhTdz)

Oh yes.

[Dry Rot]

Hes just got on with his business beautifully

Been a super pickup so far

The complete opposite of Adams.

[Bulldog Revolution]

The complete opposite of Adams.

I get where you are coming from but Adams issue was he just couldn't stay fit with us - I presume he gave it everything he had and with all the injuries decided that a change of scenery, and was offered a better contract to go.

Its always harder to feel part of something socially if you are injured and not involved in games.

[hujsh]

I get where you are coming from but Adams issue was he just couldn't stay fit with us - I presume he gave it everything he had and with all the injuries decided that a change of scenery, and was offered a better contract to go.

Its always harder to feel part of something socially if you are injured and not involved in games.

I do feel as though Keath is a better defender than Adams.

Both are obviously good interceptors.

[SonofScray]

He's pretty reliable. Seems to be comfortable in the system and doing the job of being the constant in the back half.

[Bulldog Joe]

Alex Keath has been immense.

I think the backline has performed so much better this year because he is in charge.

[Dancin' Douggy]

I just tried that with the exact picture you posted and got "exceeded quota" message.

I’m the same. Simply can’t post pictures. Get the same response no matter how tiny I make it. It’s why I’ve never been able to give myself an avatar image.

[comrade]

Yep, same here. Doesn't matter if I upload from computer or via URL, get the quota notification.

[Grantysghost]

Have you tried the method I outlined in post #80. I don't actually use the upload image option I just paste the link into the body.

Eg :
https://i.postimg.cc/3wZPpT56/Screenshot-20200727-103151-Samsung-Internet.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sBv6db29)

[EasternWest]

Have you tried the method I outlined in post #80. I don't actually use the upload image option I just paste the link into the body.

Eg :
https://i.postimg.cc/3wZPpT56/Screenshot-20200727-103151-Samsung-Internet.jpg (https://postimg.cc/sBv6db29)

I am trying it now. https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs

[Grantysghost]

I am trying it now. https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs

Ah I see the issue. That link won't be interpreted as an image without the correct tags in this case. It puts in the correct HTML code if you use their hotlink for forums option. You just paste everything in that grey box inside your message. Happy for people to DM me as to not de-rail thread too much :cool:

Eg for that image it would be (click the icon in the red to copy it) :

[IMG]https://i.postimg.cc/fLv3dkBd/Capture.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tZYCQR0R)

https://i.postimg.cc/9FnsDzHx/bont1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs)

[EasternWest]

Ah I see the issue. That link won't be interpreted as an image without the correct tags in this case. It puts in the correct HTML code if you use their hotlink for forums option. You just paste everything in that grey box inside your message. Happy for people to DM me as to not de-rail thread too much :cool:

Eg for that image it would be (click the icon in the red to copy it) :

[IMG]https://i.postimg.cc/fLv3dkBd/Capture.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tZYCQR0R)

https://i.postimg.cc/9FnsDzHx/bont1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs)

Like this? https://i.postimg.cc/9FnsDzHx/bont1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs)

[Grantysghost]

Like this? https://i.postimg.cc/9FnsDzHx/bont1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/D81xDvZs)

That's it. :cool: Something I also find useful is the "go advanced" option when you're editing your message as you can preview the change before you submit it to test things are as you want them.
Love Alex Keath too a complete steal.

[EasternWest]

That's it. :cool:

Cheers mate.

[bornadog]

How good has Keath been this season. We all thought he may be just an interceptor, but he has done well with the one on ones as well. He has played on some monster forwards - Dixon, Hawkins, Kennedy and restricted them to 2 goals each.

He has been one of the recruits of the year.

[azabob]

How good has Keath been this season. We all thought he may be just an interceptor, but he has done well with the one on ones as well. He has played on some monster forwards - Dixon, Hawkins, Kennedy and restricted them to 2 goals each.

He has been one of the recruits of the year.

Agree BAD.

I wonder what role we sold to him. Perhaps part of our pitch was that we see you more as a intercept defender and that appealed to him? We certainly have used him as our number one key defender.

[Grantysghost]

Agree BAD.

I wonder what role we sold to him. Perhaps part of our pitch was that we see you more as a intercept defender and that appealed to him? We certainly have used him as our number one key defender.

And POPE (p1ssed off PE teacher). He was giving young Ryan some agricultural advice last night, I like it. He is awesome, and an absolute steal. Let's hope he and Bruce open the door for more defections.
I didn't want to use the T.

[Happy Days]

Keath is an absolute psycho and makes some really stupid ADD decisions with the ball but he is otherwise very dependable and a lot better one on one than the Adelaide "you can't quit you're fired" smear campaign sold him as.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

He’s been immense for us. I shudder when I think what our backline would look like without him.

[Grantysghost]

Agree BAD.

I wonder what role we sold to him. Perhaps part of our pitch was that we see you more as a intercept defender and that appealed to him? We certainly have used him as our number one key defender.

He has the physical attributes to be a key defender I believe. Maybe he was just behind one of the Crow's greatest defenders ever in Talia so had to be more that intercept type?

[bulldogtragic]

So, draft points are only relevant (at least to me) when we are using them. This year we are, so we can now finalise this trade with a draft points equation for acquiring Keath. We gave up 151 points this year to Adelaide. Equal to Pick 60.

Ergo:

Alex Keath - for - Picks 45 & 60

[The Underdog]

so, draft points are only relevant (at least to me) when we are using them. This year we are, so we can now finalise this trade with a draft points equation for acquiring keath. We gave up 151 points this year to adelaide. Equal to pick 60.

Ergo:

Alex keath - for - picks 45 & 60

bargain!!!!

[ledge]

Sam Power is a mathematical genius.

[Prince Imperial]

So, draft points are only relevant (at least to me) when we are using them. This year we are, so we can now finalise this trade with a draft points equation for acquiring Keath. We gave up 151 points this year to Adelaide. Equal to Pick 60.

Ergo:

Alex Keath - for - Picks 45 & 60

In fact, pick 45 became pick 48 last year after it was pushed back by the various academy selections so it's even better than that!

[ledge]

In fact, pick 45 became pick 48 last year after it was pushed back by the various academy selections so it's even better than that!
So did that push 60 to 63 ?

[Prince Imperial]

So did that push 60 to 63 ?

The 60 BT is referring to is for this year and is the equivalent of the points difference between our 2020 second rounder we gave Adelaide and their 2020 third rounder which we received in the Keath trade.

Ironically, we now again hold that second rounder after Adelaide traded it to Melbourne who on traded it to North who on traded it to Collingwood who on traded it to us!

[bulldogtragic]

The 60 BT is referring to is for this year and is the equivalent of the points difference between our 2020 second rounder we gave Adelaide and their 2020 third rounder which we received in the Keath trade.

Ironically, we now again hold that second rounder after Adelaide traded it to Melbourne who on traded it to North who on traded it to Collingwood who on traded it to us!

Draft pick laundering. That 33 started with us, got us in part Keath & Treloar, and came back clean to us with those two players in the bank. That’s Ozark level laundering.

[The Doctor]

What a smart piece of business by the Bulldogs to recruit Alex Keath. He would have to be close to the best key defender in the game at the moment.

[bulldogtragic]

What a smart piece of business by the Bulldogs to recruit Alex Keath. He would have to be close to the best key defender in the game at the moment.

Does everything really well. And at a cost near what we gave Hamling up for, which many in here thought was way too cheap. Here’s hoping the late start to playing means he’s got a few more years in him after his initial contract.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Playing good footy and a vital leader in our backline

[comrade]

From ****ed off PE teacher to elite key defender.

Every week he adds another opposition forward to the list on his clipboard.

[Happy Days]

Aliir's getting more plaudits but Al is right there with him. He's just such a sure hand and calming influence.

[azabob]

One of my guilty pleasures is to look at the SEN App each day and see what interviews catch my interest.

This morning Lyon and Watson had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Keith.

As you can imagine he gave them absolutely nothing!!

[comrade]

One of my guilty pleasures is to look at the SEN App each day and see what interviews catch my interest.

This morning Lyon and Watson had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Keith.

As you can imagine he gave them absolutely nothing!!

As stingy as they come.

[bornadog]

One of my guilty pleasures is to look at the SEN App each day and see what interviews catch my interest.

This morning Lyon and Watson had the pleasure of interviewing Alex Keith.

As you can imagine he gave them absolutely nothing!!

Listen here (https://player.whooshkaa.com/player/playlist/show/1919?visual=true&sharing=true&episode=831392)

[Axe Man]

Hopefully we can get Keathy to 100 games with the Dogs, congratulations Alex and Laura.

https://i.postimg.cc/PfZWj5jy/keath.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z0bBPZ0v)

[The Underdog]

Hopefully we can get Keathy to 100 games with the Dogs, congratulations Alex and Laura.

https://i.postimg.cc/PfZWj5jy/keath.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z0bBPZ0v)

He can play 1000 games for us as far as I'm concerned. Not sure if I've loved another mature recruit quite like I love this guy.

[Swoop]

I think we can all agree that Keath's decline has been quick and sudden.

My question going forward is whether he has simply reached his end point or is there a chance he can recapture his best form in 2023?

His recent demotion to the VFL most likely indicates that he's not carrying an injury which is disappointing because at least that could explain his form dip.

What are your thoughts on Keath heading into 2023?

[kruder]

Rumour on BF is that he is retiring at the end of the year.

[GVGjr]

I think we can all agree that Keath's decline has been quick and sudden.

My question going forward is whether he has simply reached his end point or is there a chance he can recapture his best form in 2023?

His recent demotion to the VFL most likely indicates that he's not carrying an injury which is disappointing because at least that could explain his form dip.

What are your thoughts on Keath heading into 2023?

It's a hard question to answer. I'd like think he will be better next year than he has been this year but I doubt he can get back to his 2021 form. It's really hard to know if he has lost his competitive edge, been carrying a minor injury or he has just hit the wall in terms of form and fitness.

He's a professional though so I'll cautiously back him to get better next year.

[DOG GOD]

I’d be surprised if Keath doesn’t retire. If we happened to get Jones and another defender, then I feel he’s going to be tapped on the shoulder, or threatened with majority VFL next year. The Keath of 2022 is completely different to the player last year, and once injuries started, which they have over the last 12 months in particular, then it’s hard to come back from there. The pace of the game is unfortunately passing him by.

[Axe Man]

I’d be surprised if Keath doesn’t retire. If we happened to get Jones and another defender, then I feel he’s going to be tapped on the shoulder, or threatened with majority VFL next year. The Keath of 2022 is completely different to the player last year, and once injuries started, which they have over the last 12 months in particular, then it’s hard to come back from there. The pace of the game is unfortunately passing him by.

He has reportedly met a contract trigger for 2023 so he would have to be either physically or mentally (or both) cooked to walk away from what is likely a fairly lucrative contract.

[Grantysghost]

He has reportedly met a contract trigger for 2023 so he would have to be either physically or mentally (or both) cooked to walk away from what is likely a fairly lucrative contract.

Unfortunately there's no way to know when he's out of contract. If only we had some... I don't know...list.

[GVGjr]

He has reportedly met a contract trigger for 2023 so he would have to be either physically or mentally (or both) cooked to walk away from what is likely a fairly lucrative contract.

There is always a chance he has had a look at Crozier struggling to get senior games and thinks he doesn't want to go through that next year but I agree it would be hard to walk away from a job that pays well for you to get fit.

[bornadog]

He needs to get his body right otherwise he may not get games next year

[Bumper Bulldogs]

He needs to get his body right otherwise he may not get games next year

Do you think we could retire him but move his m into a coaching role. His nickname is teacher

[bornadog]

Do you think we could retire him but move his m into a coaching role. His nickname is teacher

I am sure if he thinks his body is right he would want to play on.

[Happy Days]

There’s a little part of me that wonders what would happen if we got another stopper and tried Keath as an interceptor. Another little part of me wonders what an extended period off will do to rehab his body (he has been genuinely best on ground for us in a game this year so he can’t be all the way gone).

But he’s probably all the way gone, so we should plan accordingly.

[jeemak]

It's like this board's gone mad.

We don't want ruck cover we will actually play as ruck cover, we're worried about getting defencive cover we will actually play even though we need defencive cover.

I really don't get the angst. If Keath can still play next year then great, we have selection pressure. If he can't then no biggie, we have cover.

Do people expect there to be this perfect transition between players who are playing today but won't be playing next year because form isn't fleeting and injuries don't happen?

[bornadog]

Congrats to Alex who plays his 100th AFL game this week - 30 with Crows.

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4mJEQpeP08

[Grantysghost]

Thought the big man was solid on the weekend.

Have to say I felt more comfortable with Alex down there, I think amazingly he has some good footy left in him. Never write off a champ!

He and Duryea show incredible leadership traits. I was wrong about both of them being cooked.

Is this a devolution?

[bornadog]

Thought the big man was solid on the weekend.

Have to say I felt more comfortable with Alex down there, I think amazingly he has some good footy left in him. Never write off a champ!

He and Duryea show incredible leadership traits. I was wrong about both of them being cooked.

Is this a devolution?

Yeah, I too thought they were cooked, so you are not alone there.

[comrade]

Would we have won an extra game or two with Keath in the side in stead of Buku or JOD?

[Happy Days]

Would we have won an extra game or two with Keath in the side in stead of Buku or JOD?

It’s arguable we would’ve beaten Hawthorn with Keath in for Buku. No way in hell he gets rag dolled by Sicily with one working arm.

[Grantysghost]

Would we have won an extra game or two with Keath in the side in stead of Buku or JOD?
Hard to say, he certainly organises things well down there.
Buku has been good however he is more an intercept type, so is Jones. One on one i prefer Keath.

[comrade]

I think we win at least 1 more game (Hawks) and may have even beaten Geelong if Keath was in for Buku.

[1eyedog]

Jeez this is damning. My opinion is that the Buku experiment isn't going to work and I've been doubtful about him for a long time. It's been a feel good story but man is he still a long way back, and he's 24. I get we're desperate to get his type in the side, but when you lose a like for like player like Coff and you get your chance after being on the list for 6 years, you need to take your opportunities. Reads the ball well through the air but that is his one trick.

Not sure we'll see him again and that's the right call.

Not convinced Keath has enough mojo against decent opposition but that needs to be proved wrong now.

[Go_Dogs]

Keath is a decent stop gap option against certain opposition. He may even be more than that as his season develops. His ball use and decision making under pressure is the major concern I have with him, along with his ability to give away a silly free or 50m penalty.

[Warrnambulldog]

Liked his game on the weekend, defence as a whole looked good. Liam Jones had his superman cape on again. But Tigers had nothing aerially and didn?t take us on with quick movement so they were easy pickings. Lets see it again this week please

[Jeanette54]

He may not be an attacking rebound Backman, but he is a traditional type of lockdown defender. And, with Lian Jones in the interceptor role, I think an in-form Alex is a definite plus for our backline.

[MrMahatma]

Him playing pushes JOD to a 3rd tall role and probably someone he’ll be physically more able to play on. I think it’s good and the backline balance looks better… IF Alex can keep the howlers out of his game.

[mighty_west]

Him playing pushes JOD to a 3rd tall role and probably someone he’ll be physically more able to play on. I think it’s good and the backline balance looks better… IF Alex can keep the howlers out of his game.

He's just more trustworthy and reliable than Buku, gives us a more balanced defence, and i'm definatly going JOD ahead of Buku as that third defender. Alex's best option with ball in hand should always be his first, that's what seems to stuff him up, he's not exactly quick and get's himself in a bit of a pickle at times which then put's others under more pressure than what they should be.

[azabob]

Alex Keath has retired.

[azabob]

Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath has called time on his AFL career after 109 games across nine seasons at two clubs.

Keath began his professional sporting journey as a cricketer representing Australia at under 19s level before representing Victoria and the Melbourne Stars, among other teams.

Keath switched codes in 2015 to be drafted to Adelaide as a Category B Rookie, going on to play 30 games for the Crows.

Keath crossed to the Western Bulldogs during the 2019 trade period, playing 79 games for the red, white and blue across five seasons, including the 2021 Grand Final.

The courageous and reliable defender would often play crucial roles on some of the best forwards in the game, while also setting standards for teammates on and off the field.

Reflecting on his career, Keath said he was extremely grateful for the time he had spent at Mission Whitten Oval.

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Western Bulldogs Football Club,” Keath said.

“The players, coaches, support staff and volunteers have been a pleasure to work with.

“To our fans - it’s been a privilege to represent the Bulldogs faithful over the journey. The memories will last a lifetime, thank you.”

Sam Power, GM of List Management and Recruiting at the Bulldogs, said Keath should take pride in everything he has achieved throughout his playing career.

“Alex should be extremely proud of the contributions he made to both Adelaide and Western Bulldogs football clubs,” Power said.

“He is the epitome of hard work and determination, a reliable defender who gave his all each time he ran onto the field. He’s also a much-loved and highly respected individual, not just by his teammates but also by staff across all sections of our Club.

“We thank Alex for everything he gave to the Club in his time in red, white and blue and wish him, Laura, Oliver and Ella all the best for the next stage of their lives.”

Alex Keath: Career Snapshot

Recruited from: Shepparton Bears/Melbourne Grammar/Murray Bushrangers
Debut: Round 18, 2017 v Geelong
Career games: 109 (30 for Adelaide, 79 for Western Bulldogs)
Individual honours:

Showdown Medal (round 8, 2019)
Brad Johnson Best Team Player Award (2021)




https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/1682300/keath-calls-time-on-afl-career

[Mofra]

Farewell Chief, enjoyed watching him play.
His comeback to professional sport (cricket, then football) after his years with Gold Coast - and his awful hamstring issues - are a real credit to how hard he worked.

[whythelongface]

Thanks Alex. Great clubman and a very good defender in his prime. Good luck on the next part of your journey.

[bulldogtragic]

One of best trades. Go well Alex.

[GVGjr]

Great addition for the team and he's been very professional.

[josie]

Thankyou Keathy. A very good pickup. That length of ground goal vs Wet Toast was a beauty. Wonder if he’ll be a grumpy PE Teacher in life after footy.

[SquirrelGrip]

Thankyou Keathy. A very good pickup. That length of ground goal vs Wet Toast was a beauty. Wonder if he’ll be a grumpy PE Teacher in life after footy.

Well he has definitely been doing teaching rounds in the last year or two, so I suspect it is likely.

[jazzadogs]

Thankyou Keathy. A very good pickup. That length of ground goal vs Wet Toast was a beauty. Wonder if he’ll be a grumpy PE Teacher in life after footy.

He was robbed of goal of the year.

It was a great trade. We got 79 games out of him, including a 2021 season which was tracking towards AA at times. The crows got pick 45 (Lachlan Gollant, 16 games, recently delisted) and a future second.

[angelopetraglia]

100% robbed goal of the year. Was an asbolute star in 2021.

[bulldogtragic]

He was robbed of goal of the year.

It was a great trade. We got 79 games out of him, including a 2021 season which was tracking towards AA at times. The crows got pick 45 (Lachlan Gollant, 16 games, recently delisted) and a future second.

And we got their future third back. It was an outstanding trade.

[EasternWest]

Only good things to say about the POPE Teacher. Came and gave it his all. Good luck to him.

[comrade]

One of our best trades in recent memory, gave us great service. Thanks Chief!

[jeemak]

He was excellent at times even this year, and last year. Unfortunately for him his body made his mistakes look really bad, which on the counter view meant his skill was so immense that he could mostly work around his physical issues and put in solid performances when the team needed him to.

Fantastic trade in and a great servant. Thanks to both you Alex and your imaginary POPE teacher triacetate two stripe pants.

[Eastdog]

A really good trade and was really good in that backline for us.

Good luck to Alex in whatever he does next.