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Eastdog
27-05-2020, 07:46 PM
Margin:
Our First Goal:
Our Best On Ground:

Eastdog
22-06-2020, 10:09 AM
Bump

GVGjr
22-06-2020, 10:47 AM
Is this game still going ahead on Thursday night?

bornadog
22-06-2020, 11:11 AM
Is this game still going ahead on Thursday night?

Is there some doubt? I know Essendon played Sydney the week before, but haven't they been tested a few times since that game?

azabob
22-06-2020, 11:14 AM
Is there some doubt? I know Essendon played Sydney the week before, but haven't they been tested a few times since that game?

And the impacted player did not play against Sydney.

GVGjr
22-06-2020, 11:27 AM
Is there some doubt? I know Essendon played Sydney the week before, but haven't they been tested a few times since that game?

I'm not 100% sure, Sydney would have a significant break compared to our 6 day break but I guess that is a small consideration in this disjointed season

Eastdog
22-06-2020, 11:30 AM
Is this game still going ahead on Thursday night?

As far as I’m aware yes at this stage.

bornadog
22-06-2020, 11:30 AM
I'm not 100% sure, Sydney would have a significant break compared to our 6 day break but I guess that is a small consideration in this disjointed season

Not sure what you mean? Sydney played on Saturday?

Eastdog
22-06-2020, 11:35 AM
Not sure what you mean? Sydney played on Saturday?

On Saturday afternoon earlier they played to us the night before so they would have a shorter break compared to us but not too much difference.

GVGjr
22-06-2020, 11:40 AM
Not sure what you mean? Sydney played on Saturday?

Sorry, my error

Eastdog
24-06-2020, 08:46 PM
Margin: Dogs by 4 points
First goal: Pat Lipinski
Best on ground: Bailey Smith

comrade
24-06-2020, 08:59 PM
I think we're a big chance, we match up well against Sydney and the SCG has been a happy hunting ground in recent times.

We really need Lloyd and Dale to provide more (or at least some!) defensive pressure so it's not pinging from our F50 and putting our defenders under pressure.

Dogs by 9 in a scrappy one.
Libba BOG
West 1st goal

bornadog
24-06-2020, 09:32 PM
Dogs by 22
First Goal: Bruce
BOG: The Bont

Bumper Bulldogs
24-06-2020, 09:44 PM
Agree we are Sydney’s boggy team.

Dogs by 17 points
BOG welcome back Bont
1st Goal Wallis

Eastdog
24-06-2020, 11:39 PM
https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/732808/four-things-to-watch-round-4

Four things to watch: Round 4
The key talking points ahead of Thursday night's clash with Sydney.


1. The midfield mix

Last year, the Western Bulldogs had the luxury of star-studded midfielders Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Josh Dunkley and Lachie Hunter playing every game.
This week, they’ll be without two – with the injured Dunkley joining Hunter on the sidelines.
Sydney’s midfield, led by milestone man Josh Kennedy and the ultra-consistent Luke Parker, will present a tough challenge.
And how the Bulldogs adapt to life without Dunkley and Hunter will be critical.
All Australian on-baller Jack Macrae has spent time on the ball and on a wing in 2020, while the likes of Tom Liberatore, Mitch Wallis and the returning Pat Lipinski could be set for bigger midfield roles this week.


2. The English game

After a tough start to 2020 against some of the best in the business, emerging ruckman Tim English found his feet against the GWS Giants.
And he’ll be hoping to carry that momentum with him up to Sydney.
Similar to a fortnight ago against St Kilda, the 22-year-old will need to contend with a multi-ruck set-up at the SCG.
The Swans have recalled Sam Naismith to partner Callum Sinclair, with Hayden McLean also available to step in.
It looms as another big challenge for English, who the Bulldogs hope will have a big impact around the ground.


3. The Butler, the SCG and the footy

No, that’s not a Cluedo accusation.
It’s our third AFL debutant for 2020.
Louis Butler will follow in the footsteps of fellow debutants Ben Cavarra and Laitham Vandermeer when he pulls on the red, white and blue for the first time on Thursday night.
Selected by the Bulldogs with pick 53 in last year’s NAB AFL Draft, the 18-year-old is a half-back flanker known for his foot skills and decision-making.
Here’s hoping our Butler can deliver the forwards some… silver service.


4. The small forwards

It’s a different challenge for the Dogs’ defence to deal with this week.
The Giants went in with a three-pronged tall forward attack last week – Jeremy Cameron, Harry Himmelberg and Jeremy Finlayson – and Alex Keath, Zaine Cordy and co. proved they were up to the task.
But their cross-town rivals have a very different set-up.
Without the injured Lance Franklin, Sam Reid and Tom McCartin, the Swans look set to utilize McLean and a resting ruckman as their tall forwards.
And it’s a very dynamic mix around them. Rising star Isaac Heeney and goal-sneak Tom Papley headline a group of dangerous smaller players – alongside the likes of Nick Blakey, Will Hayward and Lewis Taylor – the Bulldogs will need to keep a tight leash on.

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:55 AM
I like the idea of Thursday games way better when we aren't in them. Can get away with doing nothing on a Friday but Thursday is a stretch.

Dogs by 14
First Goal Lloyd
BOG Marcus

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 10:35 AM
Not overly confident - we're young, lacking some hardened bodies and I'm not sure how we'll cope with it being dewy.

Dogs by 3
First goal Bruce
BOG Macrae

Ozza
25-06-2020, 10:56 AM
Dogs by 14.
BOG: Bont
First Goal: Naughton

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 12:00 PM
Kennedy's 250th, I'm never sure about milestone games but he's one of their all time greats so we need to be on early.

Dogs by 5
BOG: Smith
FG : Lloyd

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 12:30 PM
I like the idea of having Libba and Wally to go into the middle against this mob, they are slow but I'm confident we have enough outside run now to compensate for this and offset the grunt work Wally, Libba and Macrae will need to lay down. I'm also ok with English against Naismith and Sinclair because of the same reason. I think Wally, Libba and Macrae are excellent defensively.

They are bereft of talls up forward which suits Keath and Cordy but I am worried about their smalls, especially Papley so I hope we've put some work into him. I wish Duryea was playing.

It goes without saying that we need to make the most of our chances up forward and we need to get something out of Lloyd, Dale and Bruce this week. They look small down back I think this is Bruce's best chance to get off the leash.

Dogs by 11 points
Bont BOG
Bruce getting us off the mark would be nice.

Jam Donuts
25-06-2020, 12:36 PM
Dogs by 32 points
1st Goal Smith
BOG The Bont

Axe Man
25-06-2020, 12:42 PM
They are bereft of talls up forward which suits Keath and Cordy but I am worried about their smalls, especially Papley so I hope we've put some work into him. I wish Duryea was playing.

I wouldn't say they are bereft of talls, but of quality talls.

They are obviously missing Buddy, Reid and McCartin but still have the resting ruckman (Sinclair/Naismith), McLean (197cm) and Blakey (195cm).

I do agree it's their small and medium players that are of more concern though. Given the small SCG English should be able to get back to help the defence in the air again but we have to be on guard when the ball hits the ground.

The Pie Man
25-06-2020, 01:34 PM
Reckon we're a little light on for troops for this one (we're younger than GCS I believe) but I feel a lot better about things after last weekend.

Still, a loss and we're 1-3, which I'm predicting.

Josh Bruce our first goal (and potential break out game for us)
Bont our BOG

bornadog
25-06-2020, 01:37 PM
It goes without saying that we need to make the most of our chances up forward and we need to get something out of Lloyd, Dale and Bruce this week. They look small down back I think this is Bruce's best chance to get off the leash.

Naughton has only kicked 1 goal in three matches this year and also needs to pull his finger out.

Bulldog Joe
25-06-2020, 01:57 PM
I have more confidence than last week, but am concerned that we have gone younger again.

Need Libba at the coalface at least as good as last week.

If Bont can stamp his class we can win.

Mantis
25-06-2020, 01:57 PM
Naughton has only kicked 1 goal in three matches this year and also needs to pull his finger out.

He was clearly underdone in game 1 and we never really got the ball down there so he can be excused from that game.

Last week there were much better signs and I think he'll perform well tonight.

But pretty much across the league tall forwards are struggling so its not just him.

Murphy'sLore
25-06-2020, 02:02 PM
Last week I predicted we'd get belted and that worked out okay, so I'm doing that again.

Sydney by 15
First goal Wallis
BOG Libba

Rocket Science
25-06-2020, 02:04 PM
Reckon we're a little light on for troops for this one (we're younger than GCS I believe) but I feel a lot better about things after last weekend.

Still, a loss and we're 1-3, which I'm predicting.

Josh Bruce our first goal (and potential break out game for us)
Bont our BOG

Aye, there's an odd rumble in the tummy that Juicy's due, but I'm still scared to predict anything.

It's lovely we got ourselves up against a bitter rival, but I want to see us back it up with some extended form.

I wonder if we'll be talking about the hubris of selecting so many young players in the wash up. I hope not.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 03:46 PM
Last week there were much better signs and I think he'll perform well tonight.

Agree, he had 5 marks as well last week and looked a lot better

bornadog
25-06-2020, 03:47 PM
I wonder if we'll be talking about the hubris of selecting so many young players in the wash up. I hope not.

We shouldn't because this is a fairly young Sydney team as well.

The bulldog tragician
25-06-2020, 04:24 PM
Aye, there's an odd rumble in the tummy that Juicy's due, but I'm still scared to predict anything.

It's lovely we got ourselves up against a bitter rival, but I want to see us back it up with some extended form.

I wonder if we'll be talking about the hubris of selecting so many young players in the wash up. I hope not.

I don't think we had a whole lot of options this time given injuries.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 05:13 PM
Dogs by 9 points
First Goal: Wallis
BOG: Bontempelli

Bumper Bulldogs
25-06-2020, 06:11 PM
Kennedy's 250th, I'm never sure about milestone games but he's one of their all time greats so we need to be on early.

Thant's a real bugger. we seem to run into a lot of these type of milestone games for the opposition.....and I only have poor memories about them

ratsmac
25-06-2020, 06:13 PM
Dogs by 7
First goal - Juice
BOG - Naughton

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 07:03 PM
Thant's a real bugger. we seem to run into a lot of these type of milestone games for the opposition.....and I only have poor memories about them

And his grandfather just died. We certainly have narrative against us.

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 07:11 PM
Not overly confident - we're young, lacking some hardened bodies and I'm not sure how we'll cope with it being dewy.

Dogs by 3
First goal Bruce
BOG Macrae

All by choice. If we lose I'm sure there will be a number of mentions of just how young we are on Twitter if we were to lose but it's not a genuine excuse if you accept the assumption we have picked the team that the MC thinks gives us the best chance of winning the game.

DOG GOD
25-06-2020, 07:24 PM
Swans by 23 pts
Ist goal - Wallis
Bog - libba

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 07:35 PM
All by choice. If we lose I'm sure there will be a number of mentions of just how young we are on Twitter if we were to lose but it's not a genuine excuse if you accept the assumption we have picked the team that the MC thinks gives us the best chance of winning the game.

I agree but do you think the MC is trying to give us the best chance to win or are they keeping an eye firmly on the future?

To me we're almost playing more the long game - yet not playing a potential key pillar in Lewis Young.

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 07:35 PM
I honestly have no idea how this game is going to go. Not sure which Bulldog side turns up

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 07:36 PM
Dogs by 26
First goal Bailey
BOG Daniel

bornadog
25-06-2020, 07:38 PM
Jonathan Brown has no idea. Riewoldt is impressive as a commentator

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 07:43 PM
Bailey Dale off the mark with a tackle!

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 07:45 PM
Bont been good. Loved the tackle from Naughton before.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 07:46 PM
Bruce efforts have been poor

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 07:51 PM
Nearly got my first goal prediction right still a chance :)

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 07:52 PM
Good finish Bailey Dale. We are off!

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 07:52 PM
How many of those did Bailey practise during the week?

jeemak
25-06-2020, 07:52 PM
Great finish from Dale, good to see him keep his cool and compose himself.

LostDoggy
25-06-2020, 07:53 PM
So great to have another west in the side, looks and moves like his dad.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 07:54 PM
So great to have another west in the side, looks and moves like his dad.
Doesn’t he just. He is everywhere

Bumper Bulldogs
25-06-2020, 07:58 PM
West is a cracker

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 07:58 PM
Naught!

Bailey Smith
Bont
Daniel
Crozier been good

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 07:59 PM
Solid start. Winning the ball, moving it well. Brian Taylor out of form though.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 08:02 PM
Good stuff Lloyd. Great tackle and wins the free.

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 08:03 PM
Dale and Lloyd definitely had the cards laid out for them during the week - you either apply some pressure, or you're out.
Dale has been everywhere, and that was a good effort from Lloyd who seems to be staying deeper.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 08:04 PM
Oh no Naughton injured

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 08:04 PM
Dale and Lloyd definitely had the cards laid out for them during the week - you either apply some pressure, or you're out.
Dale has been everywhere, and that was a good effort from Lloyd who seems to be staying deeper.

Dale best game so far. Hopefully he keeps it up through the night.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 08:05 PM
Please don't be another serious injury to Naughts.

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 08:06 PM
Please don't be another serious injury to Naughts.
There was a look of resignation that might indicate a reoccurrence of the knee injury. Fingers crossed.

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 08:08 PM
Cordy is reborn since being dropped.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 08:08 PM
Good quarter but more concerned about Naughton at this point

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 08:08 PM
Other than the potential serious injury to Naughts, this looked like a real promising start.
Everyone seems to be switched on and doing the little things that lead to big things.

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:08 PM
Naughts injury aside, that was a cracking first quarter from us.

DOG GOD
25-06-2020, 08:09 PM
Good pressure, and good tackling. Looks like that team effort is being applied like last week.
Nice to get early goals to lloyd and Dale.
Westy has done some nice things...makes good decisions.

ledge
25-06-2020, 08:12 PM
How good did he look before it , Bruce will have to take over now , god I hope he is okay, certainly didn’t look good , impressed with West , Lipinski and Butler , Smith is just a star and Bont Is Bont.
Would have expected the swans to have come out like a train, didn’t happen, let’s hope the Naughton injury doesn’t affect us.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:12 PM
Hopefully only a knock or corky to Naughton but doesn’t look good

bornadog
25-06-2020, 08:12 PM
Bruce hasn't touched the ball.

English our best mid

Vred
25-06-2020, 08:12 PM
Why do I feel the hard word was put on Llyod and Dale this week about lack of effort and forward 50 pressure? Good to see them really lifting their game this week.

naughton down is a huge loss

ratsmac
25-06-2020, 08:13 PM
I feel sick, I hope Naughts is alright. Kick in the shin or something minor.

Super quarter by the lads though

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:13 PM
Any chance Bruce can get in front of a contest?

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 08:14 PM
I missed the replay of Naughton's injury, he wasn't in the quarter time huddle...it would be nice if 7 could make any reference to it during the 10 minute break.

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 08:14 PM
Need some Naughts news ASAP

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 08:15 PM
I feel sick, I hope Naughts is alright. Kick in the shin or something minor.

Super quarter by the lads though

I'm no medico but looked like an ankle to me.

LostDoggy
25-06-2020, 08:17 PM
Cordy is reborn since being dropped.

Playing like a solid CHB, need his presence in the team.

Mantis
25-06-2020, 08:18 PM
Why would we have a first gamer on their most important forward?

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 08:18 PM
Bruce needs to show something.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 08:18 PM
Good intent from Bruce but just needed to be more careful with his hands.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 08:19 PM
Bont is back!

Sedat
25-06-2020, 08:20 PM
Naughts ankle, not knee, according to Stevo

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 08:21 PM
I agree but do you think the MC is trying to give us the best chance to win or are they keeping an eye firmly on the future?

To me we're almost playing more the long game - yet not playing a potential key pillar in Lewis Young.

Perhaps a thread in the making, I'll respond later

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 08:24 PM
Naughton. Ankle, done for the night.

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 08:24 PM
Naughton's injury is apparently an ankle not knee or corked

Axe Man
25-06-2020, 08:24 PM
Naughton on one leg would provide more than Bruce at the moment

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 08:25 PM
oooooooooffffff Bont

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 08:25 PM
Naughton. Ankle, done for the night.

Not good but better than knee.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:26 PM
Great transition and goal

jeemak
25-06-2020, 08:26 PM
Great transition to get the goal then. Good decisions all round.

Naughton with an ankle.....glad it's not the knee.

How was the Bont mark!

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:26 PM
How’s that kick from Williams after his gutsy marking effort.

Vred
25-06-2020, 08:26 PM
Vanderrrrrmeeeeerrrrr

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 08:28 PM
Naughton on one leg would provide more than Bruce at the moment

Would McAvaeny be a better option? :)

Josh will come good now :)

LostDoggy
25-06-2020, 08:28 PM
Bruce needs a cover up job for that butterfly

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 08:30 PM
Bailey Dale has been sensational

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 08:30 PM
Bailey Dale has been sensational

Would be in my votes at the moment.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 08:30 PM
Bailey Williams, really stepping up this past of games. Just looks to have gone up a level.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:31 PM
Bont.

Great work locking the ball in.

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:31 PM
Nice mark from Butler.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 08:32 PM
Bont with the flight again.

Good grab from Butler in the middle, like the look of him. Both JJ and Williams have been having a really solid crack in the air, as has Cordy which is great.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 08:32 PM
Why would we have a first gamer on their most important forward?

Hashtag just bevo things

Vred
25-06-2020, 08:32 PM
Some of our real fringe players stepping up in a big way

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:33 PM
Bailey Dale has been sensational

Been excellent. This is how he needs to play week in week out

Vred
25-06-2020, 08:34 PM
Sydney giving away frees like it’s going out of style

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:34 PM
King Bont.

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 08:34 PM
Wow. Bont. Game changer.

The Pie Man
25-06-2020, 08:35 PM
What a half from the Bont

AndrewP6
25-06-2020, 08:35 PM
Bont! Captain’s game so far. Doing whatever is needed.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 08:35 PM
Bont is god

angelopetraglia
25-06-2020, 08:36 PM
Wow. Bont is having a night out. Is there anything he can’t do?

AndrewP6
25-06-2020, 08:36 PM
Like the game of Butler so far.

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 08:39 PM
Our two high priced bookend recruits have had just 2 kicks between them close to half time with Bruce not troubling the statisticians much at all.

LostDoggy
25-06-2020, 08:39 PM
Lowest ever first half score for swans despite big Cox in the box.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:40 PM
Our two high priced bookend recruits have had just 2 kicks between them close to half time with Bruce not troubling the statisticians much at all.

No issue with Keath getting kicks as long as he competes defensively but Bruce has again been disappointing

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:40 PM
Our two high priced bookend recruits have had just 2 kicks between them close to half time with Bruce not troubling the statisticians much at all.

Keath has been fine, hasn’t had much to do.

Bruce on the other hand...

Heading for bustville.

AndrewP6
25-06-2020, 08:40 PM
According to Bruce and BT, Naughton is our only goal kicker.:confused:

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:41 PM
Last week GWS 10 points to HT this weeks Swans 9 points.

Great defensive and pressure around the ground

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 08:41 PM
Great first half display.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 08:41 PM
Agree with most here. Keath has been fine but surely Bruce needs a spell. A half fit Schache would be better than him

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:42 PM
Loving Cordy and Williams in defense. Cordy has come back from the week off, not necessarily a changed man, but certainly in much better form

Vred
25-06-2020, 08:43 PM
Bruce needs to be dropped. His playing and doing nothing like how he played in StK.
Dale for me has now earned his spot, needs to play like this all the time.
Williams is playing bloody good.
Libba is just elite
Bont is playing like he did last year

very good so far.

merantau
25-06-2020, 08:43 PM
This has been a very good performance. I"ve been very impressed by out tackling, ball handling and marking. Very important to keep the foot down.

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 08:44 PM
Last week GWS 10 points to HT this weeks Swans 9 points.

Great defensive and pressure around the ground

No cheap goals out the back. Makes a difference

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 08:44 PM
No issue with Keath getting kicks as long as he competes defensively but Bruce has again been disappointing


Keath has been fine, hasn’t had much to do.

Bruce on the other hand...

Heading for bustville.

McLean will be taken to task for his lack of possessions and yet he's had more than Bruce and Keath
I acknowledge Keath hasn't done much wrong and agree Bruce has been disappointing again so far.
Needs to lift in a bit way and become a multiple goal kicker tonight

bornadog
25-06-2020, 08:45 PM
Great first half and some good performances from our mids. Bont has been outstanding, Smith, Lippa, Macrae, Libba all getting the ball. Butler has picked up 7 disposals as has West, although he was quiet for that quarter.

Bruce needs to be on a diet.

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 08:46 PM
Like the game of Butler so far.

Between him, Smith, West, Vandermeer, and West, there’s 4 1 at or 2nd year players who seem unfazed by pressure

bornadog
25-06-2020, 08:46 PM
McLean will be taken to task for his lack of possessions and yet he's had more than Bruce and Keath
I acknowledge Keath hasn't done much wrong and agree Bruce has been disappointing again so far.
Needs to lift in a bit way and become a multiple goal kicker tonight

Mclean is a mid and needs to do more. He goes missing in games.

Murphy'sLore
25-06-2020, 08:47 PM
All the Baileys doing well. Bont is just... amazing. So brave, so skilled.

Not happy about Naughton, fingers crossed he's not out for too long, he was astonishing before he went off.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 08:47 PM
Between him, Smith, West, Vandermeer, and West, there’s 4 1 at or 2nd year players who seem unfazed by pressure

Riley brother has come on :D

ledge
25-06-2020, 08:48 PM
just a question are the swans using their main backs to stop Bruce which is giving our other forwards opportunities , everytime I see Bruce he had Alir Alir and another player on him.
And we also aren’t really kicking it to him either.
He might not be getting near it but this could be the decoy.
I’m not going to slam him if others are kicking goals.
Whoever is on Dale is shitting themselves they are giving him free kicks left right and centre trying to stop him.

The Doctor
25-06-2020, 08:49 PM
Crozier is a terrific footballer

loved Vandermeer ragdolling Rampe

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 08:50 PM
McLean will be taken to task for his lack of possessions and yet he's had more than Bruce and Keath
I acknowledge Keath hasn't done much wrong and agree Bruce has been disappointing again so far.
Needs to lift in a bit way and become a multiple goal kicker tonight

When Mclean works hard both ways, he doesnt need to win loads of the ball.
The game doesn't seem to be an intercept friendly game; maybe its the shorter SCG? But Keath is noticeable by the lack of impact his direct opponent is having.
Bruce just doesn't seem to be adding anything to his 3rd of the field.
I hope he can get some shots on goal, we might need him to hot his straps if Naught's ankle keeps him out for games.

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 08:50 PM
I get that Bruce is playing a role or whatever, but his poor workrate and habits are hurting us. That “hanger” “attempt” on the wing was really selfish.

Bumper Bulldogs
25-06-2020, 08:50 PM
Gee. Good game by the boys. The stand out is the trees given away by Bruce. He just looks lost and giving away free as a frustrated old footballer. His fir Bruce not mark it on the wing and hive the free to Lewis Taylor. Very disappointing

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 08:50 PM
Riley brother has come on :D

I wish there was 2 of him.....

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 08:51 PM
just a question are the swans using their main backs to stop Bruce which is giving our other forwards opportunities , everytime I see Bruce he had Alir Alir and another player on him.
And we also aren’t really kicking it to him either.
He might not be getting near it but this could be the decoy.
I’m not going to slam him if others are kicking goals.
Whoever is on Dale is shitting themselves they are giving him free kicks left right and centre trying to stop him.

Good observation ledge but in saying that he really needs to take some of the marks he is contesting. But he is also more of a lead up player and doesn’t seem to be moving welll enough. As others have said he needs to lose some baby fat.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 08:51 PM
Bruce looks overweight to me.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 08:51 PM
Gee. Good game by the boys. The stand out is the trees given away by Bruce. He just looks lost and giving away free as a frustrated old footballer. His fir Bruce not mark it on the wing and hive the free to Lewis Taylor. Very disappointing

The handball turnover should not have happened which lead to their only goal

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 08:52 PM
Lowest ever first half score for swans despite big Cox in the box.

Gold

comrade
25-06-2020, 08:54 PM
Bruce looks overweight to me.

The man boobs give it away.

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 08:58 PM
loved Vandermeer ragdolling Rampe

And then stood over him, staring down. Loved the little bit of confidence shining through. (and kicked straight!!!)

On Bruce, he is definitely over his ideal playing weight which is making him slow and stuck to the ground. I wouldn't be so sure that Schache will be in any better shape though - I haven't seen or heard anything about him on the track or from scratch matches?

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:00 PM
Why is nobody discussing Beveridge cutting that ridiculous hair and our suddenly looking like a football team? It’s no coincidence. Look into it.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:01 PM
Bruce gets on the board.

comrade
25-06-2020, 09:01 PM
Nice finish. Great pressure from our forwards.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:01 PM
Wow that's a bad decision to go inboard. Just what Bruce needed, great that he converted.

Keep piling em on Doggies!

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 09:02 PM
Early call - next week Weightman and LeYoung in for Naughton and Lloyd. Get that experience even lower!

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:05 PM
Keath being tested now. Two wins to his direct opponent Sinclair.

Vred
25-06-2020, 09:06 PM
Yep. Josh Bruce is overweight for sure.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 09:09 PM
They’ve let us off the hook. We need to wrestle back momentum

comrade
25-06-2020, 09:11 PM
Macrae tries that impossible kick and never hits it.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:12 PM
Macrae tries that impossible kick and never hits it.

Howler

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:13 PM
Macrae tries that impossible kick and never hits it.

And its just way to risky, and unnecessary.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:14 PM
Sydney could've been right back in this but for bad goal kicking.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:14 PM
They've lifted and it's been a bit frustrating for us.

Need to reset and get the ball into our forward half for a while.

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 09:15 PM
Super Mark. Great stuff.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:16 PM
That's a good kick from West and a strong mark from Bruce.

Needs to finish that, crap effort.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:16 PM
Better movement by Bruce.
Good execution from West.
Woeful execution by Bruce.

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 09:16 PM
Was just writing a nice comment about Bruce's strong hands, and he dishes up that set shot....

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:17 PM
That's rubbish Pat Lipinski. Absolute crap.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:19 PM
Vandemeer. I am a fan.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:21 PM
I know we hate Mills on this page but he has largely shut Bontempelli out this quarter.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 09:22 PM
Pretty rubbish quarter to say the least.

Against half decent opposition we would have conceeded 4-5 goals

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:22 PM
I know we hate Mills on this page but he has largely shut Bontempelli out this quarter.

Thats what you want out of a top 3 pick. Someone to make the game worse.

AndrewP6
25-06-2020, 09:22 PM
Bont and Bruce two poor misses.

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 09:22 PM
Poor quarter but given we are two down it was a good effort to hang in there. Lucky they had poor execution.

Dale reported. Didn’t seem to be much in it.

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 09:23 PM
Bailey Dale : the new David Rhys-Jones.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 09:23 PM
1.5 from them that quarter. With two down on the bench we need to crack in this quarter and try come out even.

By the way what a laugh that 50 and report was on Dale. Love tap at worst

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:23 PM
So we just not gonna talk about that attempted spoil from Dale? Tony Lockett is spinning in his grave.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:23 PM
Pretty soft report on Dale, will be disappointed if it isn't withdrawn after the game.

Wow that was frustrating. Funnily the goal Sydney got enabled us to reset and get things on our terms a little more. Wonder what would have happened if they got one of the earlier ones.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:24 PM
So we just not gonna talk about that attempted spoil from Dale? Tony Lockett is spinning in his grave.

And Tony ain't even dead! That's some feat!

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:24 PM
Thats what you want out of a top 3 pick. Someone to make the game worse.

Lol. Let’s talk about Lewis Taylor next.

DOG GOD
25-06-2020, 09:25 PM
2 down on bench could hurt..probably need 2 goals to be safe

If they get the first in the first min, I’d be feeling sick

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:25 PM
And Tony ain't even dead! That's some feat!

I dunno have you seen a recent pic of him? At least half of him is.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 09:25 PM
This isn't over. Two down and we look tired.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 09:25 PM
Mids didn't do so well that quarter with Macrae, Bont held to 3 disposals. Mclean much better. Need to kick some early ones to make it hard for the Swans to catch us

ledge
25-06-2020, 09:26 PM
Dales indiscretion got what it should have 50 metres that’s all it should be.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:26 PM
I dunno have you seen a recent pic of him? At least half of him is.

HAHAHA
He would've played half forward flank with the skeletor look he's rocking these days!

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 09:26 PM
This isn't over. Two down and we look tired.

With good reason, we’ve played nearly 3 games in 2 and a half weeks. Although I’m suddenly a huge advocate of shorter quarters

Bumper Bulldogs
25-06-2020, 09:26 PM
This isn't over. Two down and we look tired.

I recon we’ve just had are break and they run the game out strong

GVGjr
25-06-2020, 09:27 PM
First goal this quarter would be handy for us

LostDoggy
25-06-2020, 09:30 PM
Rhyleeeeee

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 09:30 PM
Westy!!!

Live saying that name again.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:30 PM
Great goal Rhylee. All from JJ run from half back providing that spark.

Bumper Bulldogs
25-06-2020, 09:31 PM
We need to get west done blonde tip in his hair

His gonna be a gun

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 09:32 PM
Our defending on Papley has been bloody awful.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:34 PM
If I never heard Jobe Watson speak again that would be fine.

He's atrocious.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:35 PM
Get it back Dogs!

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 09:35 PM
We’re in a bit of trouble

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 09:35 PM
We’re in a bit of trouble

Yep.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:36 PM
They have certainly come into it in the 2nd half. We were on top 1st half.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:39 PM
Need another goal.

1eyedog
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Good win with two down.

comrade
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Boom.

bulldogsthru&thru
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Good persistance. Should have been htb in the goal square but well done MacRae

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Macrae goal! We have held them out very well. Defensively been great these last 2 games.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Jesus, how was that not incorrect disposal against Sydney deep, luckily we scrapped a goal.

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:41 PM
Good win with two down.

Easy tiger

Axe Man
25-06-2020, 09:45 PM
Not many ruckmen that can do what English just did.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:46 PM
You know what, Bailey Smith is the midfielder Jake Stringer should have been.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:47 PM
For me Bont has 4 votes tonight

Happy Days
25-06-2020, 09:48 PM
Jobe so scarred by years of finals failures that he can’t even say “premiership”

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 09:49 PM
Geez Tom Papley is good.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:49 PM
Papley what a jet.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 09:49 PM
Will bruce mcavenay and bt stfu

bornadog
25-06-2020, 09:51 PM
English almost BOG

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 09:52 PM
I’m impressed with our kids.

Some great play by Bailey Dale in the space of 2 minutes. Good finish by English

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 09:52 PM
English almost BOG

Yeah really good game from him.

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 09:52 PM
English almost BOG

Only 14 hitouts, not good enough.

*sarcasm*

The Underdog
25-06-2020, 09:52 PM
English almost BOG

Been absolutely massive, played nearly 100% game time

hujsh
25-06-2020, 09:53 PM
Jobe isn't great at... talking, it seems.

hujsh
25-06-2020, 09:54 PM
Bailey Dale : the new David Rhys-Jones.

Dale just exudes a raw untamed aggression and physicality so it's no wonder the umpire jumped to reporting him

whythelongface
25-06-2020, 09:57 PM
Dale just exudes a raw untamed aggression and physicality so it's no wonder the umpire jumped to reporting him

He looked good in the midfield and surprisingly aggressive.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 09:58 PM
Only 14 hitouts, not good enough.

*sarcasm*

:D

22 disposals, 6 marks and a goal- good on him.

hujsh
25-06-2020, 09:59 PM
He looked good in the midfield and surprisingly aggressive.

I do have to agree with that. Looked handy.

EasternWest
25-06-2020, 09:59 PM
Happy enough with that.

Bontempelli really led in the moments that mattered, Butler not the worst debut ever. Dale lifted, Vandemeer showed some more. West slotted straight in. Plenty of positives.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 10:00 PM
Been absolutely massive, played nearly 100% game time

Incredible effort.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 10:00 PM
Nice win! Nothing pretty but nice nonetheless.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 10:04 PM
Great win in the end.

Injuries sour it particularly to Naughty.

Do we have anyone back next week? Big game v Norf.

azabob
25-06-2020, 10:05 PM
Great win in the end.

Injuries sour it particularly to Naughty.

Do we have anyone back next week? Big game v Norf.

Hunter or does he have 1 more?

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 10:06 PM
:D

22 disposals, 6 marks and a goal- good on him.

And was third for distance covered behind Mills and Bontempelli. (12.5, 12.4, 12.0)

bornadog
25-06-2020, 10:09 PM
Great win in the end.

Injuries sour it particularly to Naughty.

Do we have anyone back next week? Big game v Norf.

I guess the Shack comes in and maybe Dickson for Lloyd. Hunter still out one more week.

I would keep all the teenagers in.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 10:13 PM
Hunter or does he have 1 more?

one more

jeemak
25-06-2020, 10:14 PM
All of a sudden injuries are a problem.

Great win given we were a couple down for a lot of the game. Not really any passengers, though some players can obviously lift and I don't feel anyone apart from English brought more to the table than I actually expected.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 10:16 PM
We are running super young right now... if any of our youngsters need to make way it's Butler... and that would not be an indictment on him.. he did not look out of place...
Vandermeer did show some moments tonight, and West to me looks like a kid we have to get games into pronto.

SonofScray
25-06-2020, 10:18 PM
Credit to the coach. We set up well and he pulled the right strings when things went awry.

jazzadogs
25-06-2020, 10:18 PM
I guess the Shack comes in and maybe Dickson for Lloyd. Hunter still out one more week.

I would keep all the teenagers in.

I think LeYoung is in front of Schache in the pecking order at the moment. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I expect that is what we will see.

dukedog
25-06-2020, 10:19 PM
We are running super young right now... if any of our youngsters need to make way it's Butler... and that would not be an indictment on him.. he did not look out of place...
Vandermeer did show some moments tonight, and West to me looks like a kid we have to get games into pronto.

Spot on assessment

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 10:19 PM
We are running super young right now... if any of our youngsters need to make way it's Butler... and that would not be an indictment on him.. he did not look out of place...
Vandermeer did show some moments tonight, and West to me looks like a kid we have to get games into pronto.

The more games into West the better. Huge potential there.

The Bulldogs Bite
25-06-2020, 10:22 PM
West's hardness is great for a second year player - actually allows us to play some other kids because he plays like a mature hardened body.

Vandermeer continues to impress - has some tricks and aggression. Going to be a good year for him to get some games and develop. Could be big for his 2021.

Butler competed reasonably well and had some nice moments. Our kids haven't looked out of place at all.

Hotdog60
25-06-2020, 10:22 PM
I been on the Dale dropping ban wagon but credit where its due, he played a good game tonight.

merantau
25-06-2020, 10:24 PM
West was very good. Very hard at it. Bailey Dale responded well. Bailey Williams had a great first half. Cordy was solid all night.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 10:25 PM
Wins like this can do wonders for a young group and we are building some nice form after a sluggish start.

ledge
25-06-2020, 10:27 PM
I think all players had their moments tonight.
Cordy doesn’t get much love but he was great tonight.
This might have been a few young players break out games in the fact they might not have been stars but all proved they are up to this level.
Bailey Smith finally getting noticed by the media, it’s only over a year for them to see it.
How good was West ?
We have a very bright future.
Naughton just looks a superstar if he can get a good run injury wise.

The Pie Man
25-06-2020, 10:28 PM
Really impressive

Kudos to big Tim, still a WIP in the ruck but made a massive contribution.

Dale with more midfield minutes and not out of place.

West great in one on ones, as is Vandermeer.

Love these wins early in the round

Grantysghost
25-06-2020, 10:29 PM
We are running super young right now... if any of our youngsters need to make way it's Butler... and that would not be an indictment on him.. he did not look out of place...
Vandermeer did show some moments tonight, and West to me looks like a kid we have to get games into pronto.

Youngest side for the round. Only 7 premiership players tonight. (Bontempelli, Macrae, McLean, Liberatore, Cordy, Johannisen, Daniel).

Dry Rot
25-06-2020, 10:33 PM
I have a confession to make to WOOF community. I have fallen in love with Rhylee West.

Must not be dropped. One of our best. Does lots of little things really, really well. Has some mongrel too.

Vred
25-06-2020, 10:36 PM
I have a confession to make to WOOF community. I have fallen in love with Rhylee West.

Must not be dropped. One of our best. Does lots of little things really, really well. Has some mongrel too.

Also a big fan. Seeing this year is what it is, I'd actually keep him in out of all our younger players.

KT31
25-06-2020, 10:43 PM
Reports Naismith has done a knee, no luck for the big fella.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 10:44 PM
Reports Naismith has done a knee, no luck for the big fella.

Must be so frustrating for him.

Dry Rot
25-06-2020, 10:44 PM
Reports Naismith has done a knee, no luck for the big fella.

That's shithouse, no luck.

Eastdog
25-06-2020, 10:45 PM
Also great to win away from home. It is a great sign as it is never easy.

Dry Rot
25-06-2020, 10:50 PM
Also great to win away from home. It is a great sign as it is never easy.

We have now crushed both Sydney based teams.

I expect passersby up here in Sydney to address me as "Sir!"

Twodogs
25-06-2020, 10:50 PM
Was that Plough's son umpiring the game tonight?

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 10:54 PM
I have a confession to make to WOOF community. I have fallen in love with Rhylee West.

Must not be dropped. One of our best. Does lots of little things really, really well. Has some mongrel too.

absolutely must stay... there are so many traits he has that are just innate; he is a 200 game plus player.

Rocket Science
25-06-2020, 10:56 PM
Lots to like, not least of all that we turned a corner last week then backed it up.

Bailey Smith might just be leading our B&F. What a find. A cornerstone of the next decade.

Low key shout-out to Zaine's game, he gave them nothing in the first half when we gapped them.

There's no 'reverse' in Westy's gearbox. He's a hard-boiled nugget of hunger and smarts. Imagine when he's played 50 games.

Pleasing to see Dale more involved around the ground, he certainly doesn't lack the toolbox. Maybe we shouldn't bury him in a pocket so often.

We all know what the Bont can do but he still has the ability to leave you agog with gratitude and admiration.

More broadly the appetite's back and seems infectious.

SonofScray
25-06-2020, 10:56 PM
2 men down, that last quarter was terrific.

For an exceptionally young group, to back up a rough and tumble win and then win away in this context is the sort of one that does put credits in the tin. A long way to go, but that was promising. More so than last week IMO.

hujsh
25-06-2020, 10:57 PM
And was third for distance covered behind Mills and Bontempelli. (12.5, 12.4, 12.0)

It's part of why we must keep him as a ruckman. The man is a midfielder and all his strengths make that his best spot on the ground. If he can just be 'good enough' at the actual ruckwork he'll be a fantastic player for us.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 10:59 PM
One of the reporters asked Bevo in the presser if that was Bont's best game...…..and was laughed off and told he's played a lot of very good games for the club over the years.

I was wondering if the next question would be if Will Minson will be considered next week!

The bulldog tragician
25-06-2020, 11:04 PM
A really good win. I was nervous about this one. Thought we might have set ourselves for The Orange and be unable to back up and produce the same intensity. A very positive sign of the spirit in the group.

How immense was Bont. He seemed unshackled from the burdens of the last few weeks. He looked the best player in the comp in the first half.

Given the unusual training restrictions I’m impressed by the body strength of our kids. Great body use by West to get that mark & critical goal, and Vandermeer also impressed with the way he marked against Rampe. Daniel is having a fine year. I’ve always been a ZAine fan, loved his work tonight. There were important contributions from every player but Josh Bruce is unfit and becoming frustrated. Good to see Libba run the game out, his work in close was important when the game got tight.

What Tim English brought tonight was amazing. To run all night, for a man of his size..he could revolutionise the game.

AstroNaut looked on for a big night. Go away injury gods *shakes fists*. This kid could be anything.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
25-06-2020, 11:08 PM
A really good win. I was nervous about this one. Thought we might have set ourselves for The Orange and be unable to back up and produce the same intensity. A very positive sign of the spirit in the group.

How immense was Bont. He seemed unshackled from the burdens of the last few weeks. He looked the best player in the comp in the first half.

Given the unusual training restrictions I’m impressed by the body strength of our kids. Great body use by West to get that mark & critical goal, and Vandermeer also impressed with the way he marked against Rampe. Daniel is having a fine year. I’ve always been a ZAine fan, loved his work tonight. There were important contributions from every player but Josh Bruce is unfit and becoming frustrated. Good to see Libba run the game out, his work in close was important when the game got tight.

What Tim English brought tonight was amazing. To run all night, for a man of his size..he could revolutionise the game.

AstroNaut looked on for a big night. Go away injury gods *shakes fists*. This kid could be anything.

There has to be a a few teams all of a sudden challenging what a successful ruck set up looks like. Cause I can certainly handle losing the centre bounces if it means we have a massive win in all other facets around the ground from ruckmen.
Would love to see stats around ruckmen involvement in score. That might either inflate or deflate this.

Rocket Science
25-06-2020, 11:11 PM
I have a confession to make to WOOF community. I have fallen in love with Rhylee West.

Must not be dropped. One of our best. Does lots of little things really, really well. Has some mongrel too.

Seeing him in the flesh in the VFL a few times last year and watching more mature players routinely bounce off him in contests all I could think was struth, the lad already belongs in the ones.

He's hard as f**k, maybe even harder than the old man.

jeemak
25-06-2020, 11:14 PM
2 men down, that last quarter was terrific.

For an exceptionally young group, to back up a rough and tumble win and then win away in this context is the sort of one that does put credits in the tin. A long way to go, but that was promising. More so than last week IMO.

Agreed. Need to put together really solid performances over the next three weeks, and hopefully get through round seven at least two games ahead of the ledger.

bornadog
25-06-2020, 11:15 PM
Libba hardly touched the ball in the second half, I guess he ran out of puff, as did a couple of others with two men down plus three games in 12 days.