AFL Game Day R8 2020

[Eastdog]

ROUND 8


Thursday, July 23

Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs, Metricon Stadium, 7.40pm AEST


Friday, July 24

GWS Giants vs. Richmond, Giants Stadium, 7:50pm AEST


Saturday, July 25

North Melbourne vs Carlton, Gabba 1:05pm AEST

Sydney Swans vs Hawthorn, SCG 3:35pm AEST

Port Adelaide vs St Kilda, Adelaide Oval 7:40pm AEST


Sunday, July 26

Adelaide Crows vs Essendon, Adelaide Oval, 1:05pm AEST

West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood, Optus Stadium 3:35pm AEST

Melbourne vs Brisbane Lions, Metricon Stadium, 6:10pm AEST


Monday, July 27

Fremantle vs Geelong Cats, Optus Stadium 8:10pm AEST

[GVGjr]

Bump

[azabob]

Why are there Monday night games when we are trying to get through the season as quickly as possible?
Surely we don't need them yet.

[GVGjr]

Why are there Monday night games when we are trying to get through the season as quickly as possible?
Surely we don't need them yet.

I agree but wait until they really start compressing the season. I think we will have footy on at least 5 nights a week

[bornadog]

I agree but wait until they really start compressing the season. I think we will have footy on at least 5 nights a week

19 days straight of football coming up

[Remi Moses]

Blimey plastics lucky to be up at half time
Richmond dominated the second quarter, similar what to GC did to us

[ratsmac]

How over umpired is this game tonight

[Sedat]

Greene is a top 10 player in the comp. Hard to say, but it's the truth.

[Dry Rot]

Huge crowd for a Giants game.

[Dry Rot]

Greene is a top 10 player in the comp. Hard to say, but it's the truth.

Agreed.

Shame he is such a turd. No need for it with his talent.

[Remi Moses]

Great player
Crap bloke

[azabob]

Dustin Martin and Toby Greene are on another level

[Remi Moses]

Grub Greene gets them over the line
Not sure if it’s sustainable being flogged in inside 50 like they do

[Topdog]

Pretty much the exact outcome i wanted. Good hard slog

[Bulldog Joe]

The commentary didn't tell me the story, but it seemed that De Boer was used to tag Eggmolesse-Smith.

That is probably an admission that Dusty is untaggable and also in the absence of Houli, Richmond need his replacement to be delivering the ball on the rebound.

Richmond pace will concern us.

[DOG GOD]

With the likes of Egg, Bolton and Rioli, they certainly looked quick across the ground.
If we go out there with our slow team, they will kill us

[Bulldog4life]

We always match up well against Richmond. Very confident we will beat them.

[ledge]

Did just I hear Reiwoldt say a certain player knows how to suck off a player at the right time.
Just fell off my chair !

[bornadog]

Papley is a brilliant player

[jeemak]

Was about to post the same thing BAD.

He just puts fear into defenders and makes them do stupid things.

[Grantysghost]

He is awesome, all the sweeter he was under Melbourne's nose at Casey and they didn't grab him.

[bornadog]

Was about to post the same thing BAD.

He just puts fear into defenders and makes them do stupid things.

Would love him at the Dogs

[Remi Moses]

Papley is brilliant
Gotta say don’t like the carry on after he kicked his goal

[comrade]

Papley is Papley’s biggest fan.

[The Doctor]

Whenever I see the name Papley I immediately think of 'The Wall of Biggs'

[Rocket Science]

Anyone get the feeling the more the Hawks slide the crankier Clarko's remonstrations are going to be?

This time it's Papley's fault.

Hang on no I mean the umpires.

Or more accurately the AFEL.

Or the bloody state of the game.

But it definitely isn't Clarko's fault.

[EasternWest]

Anyone get the feeling the more the Hawks slide the crankier Clarko's remonstrations are going to be?

This time it's Papley's fault.

Hang on no I mean the umpires.

Or more accurately the AFEL.

Or the bloody state of the game.

But it definitely isn't Clarko's fault.

#dansfault

[Happy Days]

Papley rules. Him giving it to Mitchell and then drawing another rubbish free was hilarious and my favourite moment of the year so far.

[Rocket Science]

#dansfault

Ha. That's more his President's schtick.

When he isn't potting the coach, naturally.

*grabs more popcorn*

[comrade]

The Saints did unbelievably well during last year’s trade period. New additions are completely carrying the side.

[hujsh]

Papley doesn't seem to mind


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[Happy Days]

Geez give it up Clarko.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Ah Clarko. What a grump. Always someone else’s fault. Just like when we dumped them and kick started their rapid downfall in 16

[jeemak]

I hate that we made Zac Jones look good when we played the 'aints. He is decidedly ordinary, and that high wasted kick he executed rather than going inside where he was facing to begin with is exactly why I think he's mediocre at best.

[Dry Rot]

The Saints did unbelievably well during last year’s trade period. New additions are completely carrying the side.

Who is the recent Saints high draft pick who is a Dogs supporter?

[jazzadogs]

Who is the recent Saints high draft pick who is a Dogs supporter?

Nick Coffield. Link (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2017-nick-coffield-hopeful-the-western-bulldogs-continues-its-eltham-trend/news-story/cbf2aa1011d9273aad584e878a854a95)

Butters from Port is also a Dogs fan.

[ratsmac]

Well it looks like Westoff has Gowers covered

[jeemak]

Really ran over the top of Port, did the Saints.

Great win, just a lot of energy and much better execution.

[jeemak]

Billy Brownless looks like he's about to tell Luke Skywalker that he save him!

[Remi Moses]

Haven’t seen the Game but it happens a lot when a team wins after the siren they don’t win the next week .
Great win for stkilda , but what a year .
We’re only a game and percentage off top spot

[bornadog]

Papley rules. Him giving it to Mitchell and then drawing another rubbish free was hilarious and my favourite moment of the year so far.

That was a great moment

[Dry Rot]

First time I have watched Saints this season. Impressive.

Happy for Ratten within his second chance. And almost as fat as me these days.

[Dry Rot]

Nick Coffield. Link (https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-draft-2017-nick-coffield-hopeful-the-western-bulldogs-continues-its-eltham-trend/news-story/cbf2aa1011d9273aad584e878a854a95)

Butters from Port is also a Dogs fan.

Thanks.

[Remi Moses]

Clarkson’s constantly throwing up pathetic distractions and execuses
Another one’s blaming the compromised drafts !
Funny how Port managed to get 3 first round picks 2 years ago by making some big calls yet clarko wanted to top up again

[azabob]

Good to see Hunter Clarke play consistent footy. Obviously helps when the team is also playing well.

[comrade]

Good to see Hunter Clarke play consistent footy. Obviously helps when the team is also playing well.

He's a jet.

Lenny Hayes 2.0

[Happy Days]

Good to see Hunter Clarke play consistent footy. Obviously helps when the team is also playing well.

Is it? I personally liked it better when the Saints were a joke.

[azabob]

Is it? I personally liked it better when the Saints were a joke.

Yeah, I get what you mean...

[Remi Moses]

They’ve recruited well although Hill’s been reasonably quiet
Hanneberry looks like a bust though
I must admit I’m happy for Ratten as he got shafted at Carlton

[merantau]

Whenever I see the name Papley I immediately think of 'The Wall of Biggs'
Ah, the "Wall of Biggs". If there's ever been a greater effort applied for 45 seconds then I haven't seen it.
I wish some tech head could come up with a photo montage of Shane's efforts in that stanza. It would look good above any bar.

[hujsh]

Clarkson’s constantly throwing up pathetic distractions and execuses
Another one’s blaming the compromised drafts !
Funny how Port managed to get 3 first round picks 2 years ago by making some big calls yet clarko wanted to top up again

Since 2011 they've had 3 first round draft picks.

But sure Clarko, compromised drafts have really hurt you.

[bornadog]

Since 2011 they've had 3 first round draft picks.

But sure Clarko, compromised drafts have really hurt you.

Hopefully they stay bottom for a very long time.

[Rocket Science]

It may be a function of lockdown but I've developed an unhealthy interest in Adelaide winning a game of football today.

[The bulldog tragician]

It may be a function of lockdown but I've developed an unhealthy interest in Adelaide winning a game of football today.

Could we be so lucky? The ‘Don the Sash’ mob looking really bad. This passes for quality entertainment in lockdown

[Rocket Science]

FMD, if Esserdon were playing anyone but Adelaide today they'd be five goals down.

[Remi Moses]

Essendon have a very soft early draw
Great win against the pies
Besides last week of course

[Remi Moses]

Another Shaun Burgoyne tackle with interest
Going to watch with interest

[bornadog]

It may be a function of lockdown but I've developed an unhealthy interest in Adelaide winning a game of football today.

As much as I hate Adelaide, I hate Esserdon more. Didn't realise Adelaide have lost 10 games in a row.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Adelaide had a chance to win but two out on the fulls mean they go down by 3

[Rocket Science]

Jeez, talk about falling arse-first into four points.

Enjoy the gift you Bombre shit trucks ... with the Lions, Giants, Suns & Saints to come you might actually have to earn the next one.

[Prince Imperial]

Essendon are easily the worst 5-2 team in living memory.

[Happy Days]

Essendon are easily the worst 5-2 team in living memory.

If they keep it up they'll get a chance at losing two finals this year.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I gotta say, watching the saints last night, they really were impressive. Granted Port didn’t look great. It’s the first time I’ve seen them play and if that’s the top side then we’re a legitimate chance. But I give the saints credit. They are so well balanced around the ground. A good mix of talls, contested players and speed. But what stands out the most to me is their application and effort. In some ways they remind me of us in 2016. They just have 22 committed players each week who refuse to give an inch. Let’s face it, they don’t exactly have the most talented list, but they’ve got guys like Butler, Wilkie, Kent etc who just have a crack. It’ll be interesting to see if they can keep it up. While they don’t have a lot of depth they look well coached and perhaps are a product of a system where players can easily slot in. And really, they should be 7-1 if not for two games they threw away against north and freo. Could it be in this strange year where they pull a flag from nowhere? I think they’re a big chance along with Collingwood and Richmond. I’ll admit I didn’t see this coming from the saints but their bottom list players are the reason they’re going so well. They just seem to always have so much space in their forward line and have a 12 man midfield all over the ground. This can only be put down to effort. It’ll be interesting to see if other teams figure them out

[jeemak]

I wish they'd just tell me if Pendlebury is playing or not.

[The Underdog]

Jeez, when West Coast are on, they are a great team to watch. Clean skills with smart movement.

[azabob]

I wish they'd just tell me if Pendlebury is playing or not.

He’s playing for sure, why else would they say his name so much?

[Remi Moses]

I think west coast have woken

[The Underdog]

I think west coast have woken

They kicked ridiculously straight, but they're so strong in the air at either end, if they get easy midfield ball, they're very difficult to stop.
Not sure Nic Nat is a good match up for Tim English. Or anyone on our list.

[jeemak]

He’s playing for sure, why else would they say his name so much?

They even managed to bring Joel Selwood into the discussion when discussing Pendlebury......and within a breath Bruce squeals how much Kelly is like Pendlebury.

It's just so, so strange.

[jeemak]

Charlie Cameron is a ripping footballer to watch.

Melbourne committed the cardinal sin of letting fall off a contest goal side near the wing and he just took off. His poise in the finish from thirty out was excellent.

Melbourne are just too sloppy by foot too often. Oliver and Viney must drive their fans nuts.

[ratsmac]

Charlie Cameron is a ripping footballer to watch.

Melbourne committed the cardinal sin of letting fall off a contest goal side near the wing and he just took off. His poise in the finish from thirty out was excellent.

Melbourne are just too sloppy by foot too often. Oliver and Viney must drive their fans nuts.

Why don't we ever have a Charlie Cameron type. An electric forwards on my wish list

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Why don't we ever have a Charlie Cameron type. An electric forwards on my wish list

JUH is this. Not small, but he is electric.

Cody has great energy but his disposal by foot is concerning. It’s only early but nevertheless.

[Remi Moses]

Eric Hipwood is such a nearly player
Must be infuriating

[Remi Moses]

JUH is this. Not small, but he is electric.

Cody has great energy but his disposal by foot is concerning. It’s only early but nevertheless.

There’s a bit of JUH action on the socials
Miraculous basket

[Remi Moses]

Very Melbourney loss
Look like winning , and not get it done
In fairness on the first half Brisbane should have been further up
In the end a mature win for Brisbane
Brisbane’s forward line is a concern for me in big games

[jeemak]

Why don't we ever have a Charlie Cameron type. An electric forwards on my wish list

They're generational type players, players like Cameron.

[jeemak]

Very Melbourney loss
Look like winning , and not get it done
In fairness on the first half Brisbane should have been further up
In the end a mature win for Brisbane
Brisbane’s forward line is a concern for me in big games

It's interesting, both teams wasted a lot of opportunities. Melbourne were in it up to their eyeballs and should have gotten level at least in the end.

[Sedat]

Hopefully they stay bottom for a very long time.
Have some compassion BAD. There are some 4yo Dawks fans who have never seem a premiership in their lifetime.

[Sedat]

They even managed to bring Joel Selwood into the discussion when discussing Pendlebury......and within a breath Bruce squeals how much Kelly is like Pendlebury.

It's just so, so strange.
Not sure if you know this but apparently Pendlebury comes from a basketball background

[mjp]

They're generational type players, players like Cameron.

Rookie selection and lucky to be that. Only one team interested in him.

Pretty sure we drafted a small, inside mid from vic metro with our last pick in that draft who did everything right and that’s why he would make it. Happy for guesses As to who it was...no cheating now - google free zone!

[EasternWest]

Not sure if you know this but apparently Pendlebury comes from a basketball background

Buy do you know if he played today or not?

[bornadog]

How good as Josh Kennedy been since he went to the Eagles - old fashion full forward type who gets the job done.

[jeemak]

Not sure if you know this but apparently Pendlebury comes from a basketball background

No way!

I guess that's why his hands are so good and he seems to have so much time in congested areas.

[jeemak]

Rookie selection and lucky to be that. Only one team interested in him.

Pretty sure we drafted a small, inside mid from vic metro with our last pick in that draft who did everything right and that’s why he would make it. Happy for guesses As to who it was...no cheating now - google free zone!

Honeychurch?

[jeemak]

Buy do you know if he played today or not?

We've been over this. Yes, he definitely did.

[jeemak]

Rookie selection and lucky to be that. Only one team interested in him.

Pretty sure we drafted a small, inside mid from vic metro with our last pick in that draft who did everything right and that’s why he would make it. Happy for guesses As to who it was...no cheating now - google free zone!

Doesn't mean he can't be a generational player though.

To a point you keep banging on about, there's a lot of value, recruiters just won't or can't see it in certain players and rely on "credentials" too often.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Essendon are easily the worst 5-2 team in living memory.

Adelaide just had to shoot fish in a barrel and didn't even know how to fire the gun. Seriously, they had one easy job.

I was extra pissed because I thought the Bombers hanging on would mean Bomberblitz wouldn't be melting down. I thought I'd do a quick check anyway and who was I kidding?

Just a few samples:

"Good job Essington, you beat the bottom of the ladder team by 3 points."

"WTAF was that…"

"We are the worst team ever."

"That was a putrid mess with no redeeming qualities. We took on a winless team with a percentage of 50, who lost two of their best players by half time, and only questionable umpiring helped us pratfall over the line. I’m used to stomping around the place fuming after a spiritless loss like last week. But if I’m this ■■■■■■ off after a win, what the hell is the point of watching footy?"

"We ■■■■■■■ suck. The crows are the worst team in the last five years and we fell in against them with two injuries. This back end of the season collapse is going to be more brutal than usual."

"Paul Seedsman must circle the Essendon fixture on his calendar.
Yep, Paul farking Seedsman. Christ on a farking bike…"

[merantau]

No way!

I guess that's why his hands are so good and he seems to have so much time in congested areas.

Pendlebury reads the game so well. It's as if he's operating in his own time zone, ten seconds in advance of mere mortals. His basketball background enables him to envision the ground as a series of basketball courts and he is able to picture where every player is positioned on eash court SIMULTANEOUSLY! - and, at every moment of the game. This hyper vision capability allows him to pass the ball perfectly by hand or foot often without even bothering to look because he just KNOWS his team mate is going to arrive in the precise spot to take delivery of the ball. Remarkable really. He is a SPECIAL player.
Of course he also has the ability to SLOW DOWN the reactions of his opponents. It is a little known fact that he developed this skill during the 2010 off season. Rather than join team mates at a high altitude training camp in Colorado, Pendles spent a month living alongside a Tibetan lama, The Venerable Lobsang Rampasang, in a cave on the Changtang Plateua in Ladakh. Here he refined his remarkable basketball-inspired powers. So now we have Pendles-San - the perfect embodiment of Western physicality and Eastern mysticism. Om! Om! Om! Boom Shankar!

[comrade]

WC look like a scary proposition once again. Aerial strength is our Achilles heal and they have it in spades, plus a ruckman who will just physically dominate English.

They're one side I can't see us beating unless we play perfect footy.

[Sedat]

WC look like a scary proposition once again. Aerial strength is our Achilles heal and they have it in spades, plus a ruckman who will just physically dominate English.

They're one side I can't see us beating unless we play perfect footy.
Yep, 4 pronged key forward set up with Allen and Waterman very mobile for their size (Allen also pinch hits in the ruck). Nic Nat elite at stoppages. And then McGovern and Barrass rebound marking most F50 long kicks. That's not to mention their already strong midfield which added Tim Kelly to it this season. And they are at home for most of the rest of the season. They are the #1 seed at the moment.

[azabob]

Yep, 4 pronged key forward set up with Allen and Waterman very mobile for their size (Allen also pinch hits in the ruck). Nic Nat elite at stoppages. And then McGovern and Barrass rebound marking most F50 long kicks. That's not to mention their already strong midfield which added Tim Kelly to it this season. And they are at home for most of the rest of the season. They are the #1 seed at the moment.

thanks Gerard Whateley

[Dry Rot]

How good as Josh Kennedy been since he went to the Eagles - old fashion full forward type who gets the job done.

One of my favourites - you have given me a thread idea.