Preseason Training 2021

[bornadog]

A different start this year due to the late finish of 2020.

The Bulldogs’ first to fourth year players will return to training for a two-week block from Monday December 7, while all other players will resume training on Wednesday January 6, 2021.

[jeemak]

Hopefully we can include Josh Bruce in the first to four year bracket.......I'd like him to get some work in before hitting the Christmas period and all its trimmings.

A friend of mine actually exercises at Whitten Oval regularly, he has told me a lot of the younger players have been present doing weights and some running when he's been there, with some appearances from the likes of Macrae, Wallis and Hunter.

[comrade]

Hopefully we can include Josh Bruce in the first to four year bracket.......I'd like him to get some work in before hitting the Christmas period and all its trimmings.

A friend of mine actually exercises at Whitten Oval regularly, he has told me a lot of the younger players have been present doing weights and some running when he's been there, with some appearances from the likes of Macrae, Wallis and Hunter.

Might be too much to ask, but I'd love to see all the players start pre-Christmas.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Coming back in January will be a good test of discipline for a number of players.

Hope the likes of Lewy Young, Bruce and JJ all come back in better shape.

[Vred]

Coming back in January will be a good test of discipline for a number of players.

Hope the likes of Lewy Young, Bruce and JJ all come back in better shape.


Bruce is already in much better shape, check out his Instagram, few shirtless videos recently, looks like his cut out carbs completely, looking very lean.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Bruce is already in much better shape, check out his Instagram, few shirtless videos recently, looks like his cut out carbs completely, looking very lean.

Why would him being lean mean he has cut out carbs?

[azabob]

Why would him being lean mean he has cut out carbs?

Because its a common misconception carbs are bad and not actually a vital energy source.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Because its a common misconception carbs are bad and not actually a vital energy source.

I admire you going straight to the point. The assoiciation of all carbs are bad because sugar is a carb is proving to be problematic for society. The amount of running a footy player does would mean they'd require plenty of carbs.

[Bulldog4life]

Hopefully we can include Josh Bruce in the first to four year bracket.......I'd like him to get some work in before hitting the Christmas period and all its trimmings.

A friend of mine actually exercises at Whitten Oval regularly, he has told me a lot of the younger players have been present doing weights and some running when he's been there, with some appearances from the likes of Macrae, Wallis and Hunter.

Josh Dunkley Jee?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

It's all about the preseason. A most critical time of the season. How you train is how you play.

[jeemak]

Not that I've been told brother. Will keep probing, he's there at least once or twice a week during the week.

[ledge]

Yes I heard Bruce has lost a lot of body fat and toned up ..any chance of photos being posted here ?

[comrade]

Brucey has posted a photo of an oval at 6am this morning. Looks like he's putting in the work (or he's just trolling us :D).

[azabob]

Yes I heard Bruce has lost a lot of body fat and toned up ..any chance of photos being posted here ?

lol.

Do you think WOOF has its very own Tom Browne who stalks players and takes snapshots of them with out their tops off?

[The Underdog]

Brucey has posted a photo of an oval at 6am this morning. Looks like he's putting in the work (or he's just trolling us :D).

Perhaps he got some honest feedback at his end of season meeting with the coaching staff.
Or Bevo just showed him 400 posts from WOOF calling him fat.

[bornadog]

lol.

Do you think WOOF has its very own Tom Browne who stalks players and takes snapshots of them with out their tops off?

I slept in this morning and couldn't get there. :D :D:D:D:D

[comrade]

Perhaps he got some honest feedback at his end of season meeting with the coaching staff.
Or Bevo just showed him 400 posts from WOOF calling him fat.

I'm not sure how the post season meeting could have been anything other than critical on his output so good to see their are signs that he's working hard to hit the pre-season in good shape.

Could be like a new recruit.

[The Underdog]

I'm not sure how the post season meeting could have been anything other than critical on his output so good to see their are signs that he's working hard to hit the pre-season in good shape.

Could be like a new recruit.

It’s not like he can’t play football. He had a horrible season, but if he gets back to the 2019 Josh Bruce we’re already improved.

[azabob]

It’s not like he can’t play football. He had a horrible season, but if he gets back to the 2019 Josh Bruce we’re already improved.

Yep. Reality is, he improves, we improve.

[ledge]

lol.

Do you think WOOF has its very own Tom Browne who stalks players and takes snapshots of them with out their tops off?

Of course ! But if Tom Has photos and put them up I haven’t seen them as I’m not on Twitter or Instagram.

[Danjul]

It’s not like he can’t play football. He had a horrible season, but if he gets back to the 2019 Josh Bruce we’re already improved.

No, he had a good season. Played every game except for a week to freshen up.

Many players who could have helped the team be more successful would have loved to be treated as he was.

The selectors had a horrible season. Looked like.....

[bornadog]

The Bont on Dunkley and some of the boys are back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E5lvs22kic&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[jeemak]

Thanks BAD.

I look forward to that 1m 41s of content being repackaged over multiple articles.

[bornadog]

Thanks BAD.

I look forward to that 1m 41s of content being repackaged over multiple articles.

Dunkley looks in great shape

[comrade]

Did I see Brad Lynch in that clip? Might see him running around for the Scray next year?

[GVGjr]

Did I see Brad Lynch in that clip? Might see him running around for the Scray next year?

I didn't see him but it's very likely we are giving him the chance to train with us and maybe there is a spot at Footscray for him

[bornadog]

The boys are back

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EomhjViU8AMIjTs?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EomhjViU8AAjG7d?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EomhjVkU8AEOvaO?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[EasternWest]

Stupid, sexy Lipinski.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EomhjViU8AEnZO1?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Axe Man]

Am I correct in thinking only the 1-4 year players are required back this week? I assume the older players are there voluntarily then? Go easy on those knees Libba!

[bornadog]

Am I correct in thinking only the 1-4 year players are required back this week? I assume the older players are there voluntarily then? Go easy on those knees Libba!

Correct.

[Rocket Science]

Stupid, sexy Lipinski.

https://i.ibb.co/zRPw2t6/stupid-sexy-lipinski.jpg (https://ibb.co/ncQS1KP)

This lead-in to drafting our ten-time Coleman medallist is taking far, too, long.

[comrade]

Libba back with the kids is a surprise. Maybe he has taken the Dunkley shenanigans to heart and is thinking 'good luck taking my spot JD'.

[comrade]

As an aside, Geelong's 1-4 year players were supposed to start training today but no one showed up.

[Eastdog]

Thanks for the photos BAD. The start of big pre-season.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Anyone see the photo of Hannan? Yikes he’s been in the good paddock

[hujsh]

Anyone see the photo of Hannan? Yikes he’s been in the good paddock

As in ready for the abattoir?

[comrade]

Anyone see the photo of Hannan? Yikes he’s been in the good paddock

https://i.ibb.co/fdFCR6d/129848402-10158719443267487-8566284078922636462-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/5h45Dph)

[jeemak]

I didn't notice him being out of nick......

[jeemak]

https://i.ibb.co/fdFCR6d/129848402-10158719443267487-8566284078922636462-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/5h45Dph)

Ha, I didn't see that one!

[comrade]

Ha, I didn't see that one!

Looks alright in the other photos I saw which were all action shots. Definitely carrying a bit which is a tad disappointing moving to a new club.

Everyone else seems in pretty good nick though (aside from Zaine who is clearly allergic to bumper plates)

[Axe Man]

Good to see Bailey Smith wearing Bulldogs shorts.

[bornadog]

Good to see Bailey Smith wearing Bulldogs shorts.

On his birthday.

[GVGjr]

Anyone see the photo of Hannan? Yikes he’s been in the good paddock

Way to wind up Comrade and BAD :)

[bornadog]

Way to wind up Comrade and BAD :)

I did notice :D

[bornadog]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2020/12/07/f9d22aa2-5ce2-4625-90c5-9adf09a66a4d/HERO_071220.jpg?width=952&height=592

[azabob]

Alex Keith also appears to be at training also, along with Easton Wood.

Is that Jordan Sweet next to Lipinski?

[comrade]

Alex Keith also appears to be at training also, along with Easton Wood.

Is that Jordan Sweet next to Lipinski?

Yep.

Libba, Wood, Hunter, Keath all back early with the younger blokes.

[EasternWest]

https://i.ibb.co/zRPw2t6/stupid-sexy-lipinski.jpg (https://ibb.co/ncQS1KP)

This lead-in to drafting our ten-time Coleman medallist is taking far, too, long.

Ha ha ha. You idiot :).

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDT3QRIJxJY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[Rocket Science]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDT3QRIJxJY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

Lewis Young sightings always reassure me he's still alive.

[jeemak]

I'd like to see Schache out there as well.

[Grantysghost]

On his birthday.
I couldn't find the @sirswampthing thread so I'll place this here.

Happy 20th Birthday Bailey Smith
WBD players to play every game in their first 2 seasons at the club
1929-30 Bill Russ
1942-43 Bert McTaggart
1983-84 Jim Sewell, Andrew Purser, Stephen Wallis
1985-86 Brad Hardie
1986-87 Tony McGuinness
2019-20 BAILEY SMITH

@westernbulldogs

[Vred]

Sweet looking exceptionally bigger than last time I saw him, has 100% put on a good amount of muscle. Libba back early = great, maybe finds another gear next season? There's also a photo of Cavarra floating around and he looks like a different player, huge guns and legs on him all of a sudden.

[Smads57]

Did anyone see Naughton or English training in the video - stuck in WA?

[comrade]

Did anyone see Naughton or English training in the video - stuck in WA?

Thought the same thing.

[MrMahatma]

Would be nice to see Bruce doing some extra work...

It’s been a long and stressful year for them all though. So you’d imagine a lot of the senior players will prioritise family while they can. Who knows what next year brings?

[Axe Man]

Did anyone see Naughton or English training in the video - stuck in WA?

Maybe they were granted some extended time over there as I can't see any reason they would be stuck. There has never been any restriction in coming into Victoria from WA.

[GVGjr]

Would be nice to see Bruce doing some extra work...

It’s been a long and stressful year for them all though. So you’d imagine a lot of the senior players will prioritise family while they can. Who knows what next year brings?

They're professional sportsman so despite a challenging year we shouldn't accept anything less that 100% in terms of getting themselves ready for a big 2021 season. We have been too accommodating on players not performing so I really hope we are uncompromising on expectations this pre-season.

[comrade]

Would be nice to see Bruce doing some extra work...

It’s been a long and stressful year for them all though. So you’d imagine a lot of the senior players will prioritise family while they can. Who knows what next year brings?

Was good to see that Alex Keath showed up day 1 of pre-season, bloke is clearly doing everything he can to get the most out of himself since coming to the club.

[ledge]

I couldn't find the @sirswampthing thread so I'll place this here.

Happy 20th Birthday Bailey Smith
WBD players to play every game in their first 2 seasons at the club
1929-30 Bill Russ
1942-43 Bert McTaggart
1983-84 Jim Sewell, Andrew Purser, Stephen Wallis
1985-86 Brad Hardie
1986-87 Tony McGuinness
2019-20 BAILEY SMITH

@westernbulldogs
Bailey missed a game through concussion this year.
Give it Thats the only reason he didn’t play.

[ledge]

Would be nice to see Bruce doing some extra work...

It’s been a long and stressful year for them all though. So you’d imagine a lot of the senior players will prioritise family while they can. Who knows what next year brings?

A photo was floating around that showed he had lost a lot of weight only month after the season finished , so he is doing something.

[bornadog]

Bailey missed a game through concussion this year.
Give it Thats the only reason he didn’t play.

Don't believe he missed any games.

[Axe Man]

Don't believe he missed any games.

Correct. He played the next week against Carlton after the knock against North (and picked up a Brownlow vote).

[Grantysghost]

Bailey missed a game through concussion this year.
Give it Thats the only reason he didn’t play.

He was concussed in rd 5 v Norf but played the next week v Carlton when we were thrashed. He picked up a nearly 30 disposals.
Never doubt Sir Swamp! :cool:

Edit : what everyone else said.

[ledge]

Don't believe he missed any games.

Oops

[Doc26]

Anyone see the photo of Hannan? Yikes he’s been in the good paddock


https://i.ibb.co/fdFCR6d/129848402-10158719443267487-8566284078922636462-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/5h45Dph)

Dunks is going to be even more pis_ed off coming to terms with that look.

[mjp]

They're professional sportsman so despite a challenging year we shouldn't accept anything less that 100% in terms of getting themselves ready for a big 2021 season. We have been too accommodating on players not performing so I really hope we are uncompromising on expectations this pre-season.

I don't disagree but I want them motivated in April not December...I don't understand why the PA fights for concessions for the players in terms of return to train and then the players come back anyway?

I would be encouraging them to take a break - look after themselves but take a break. The treadmill of the season will be there soon enough.

[GVGjr]

I don't disagree but I want them motivated in April not December...I don't understand why the PA fights for concessions for the players in terms of return to train and then the players come back anyway?

I would be encouraging them to take a break - look after themselves but take a break. The treadmill of the season will be there soon enough.

Everyone should have a break and recharge but it's so important that they all know they have to be prepared for a big year
If we gift games to under performing and potentially unfit players based on who they are not how they are performing we will sink quickly

[comrade]

Brucey looks like he’s working out with Jack Steele back in Canberra for now. Not a bad bloke to hit the track with I’d imagine.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

We seem to plan our training so that we are at our best late in the season rather than flying out of the box.

[Bulldog4life]

We seem to plan our training so that we are at our best late in the season rather than flying out of the box.

Can't we do both BIDS?

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Can't we do both BIDS?

Yes we can.

[bornadog]

New Pups first day


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UVdR_WQSdE&ab_channel=Michael

[bornadog]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2020/12/14/6088269b-ecbb-48bc-8d32-3ae5319ce59c/HERO_141220Draftees.jpg?width=952&height=592

[bornadog]

so calm

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2020/12/14/eabc5435-baeb-486b-ab06-58d64b72256a/141220_Jamarra.jpg?width=1064&height=600

[ledge]

Omg if JUH isn’t a born leader.
Just watching that clip and seeing him talking it looks like he is seasoned already.
No way would you ever pick he was a new recruit.
This kid is scary good in all aspects.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Omg if JUH isn’t a born leader.
Just watching that clip and seeing him talking it looks like he is seasoned already.
No way would you ever pick he was a new recruit.
This kid is scary good in all aspects.

Hmm all I saw was him calling for the ball....

But he certainly isn't lacking for confidence and doesn't look like one who will see an occasion get to him. He'll live for the big moments.

[Grantysghost]

so calm

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2020/12/14/eabc5435-baeb-486b-ab06-58d64b72256a/141220_Jamarra.jpg?width=1064&height=600

Two former Crows. :cool:

[bornadog]

Look who has joined in training early

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpVAEFZU8AA0Vo5?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

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

[Axe Man]

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

You could have got long odds on that photo halfway through trade week!

[comrade]

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

"Hey Adz, have you had a chance to check out my blog?"

[Grantysghost]

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

"I mainly tap it on the 45"

[bornadog]

Stef Martin also at training

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpVD8yfVgAIfE58?format=jpg&name=large

[Rocket Science]

Stef Martin also at training

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EpVD8yfVgAIfE58?format=jpg&name=large

Strewth.

*rubs eyes*

A ruckman!

[Hotdog60]

Strewth.

*rubs eyes*

A ruckman!

Nah your wrong Bevo's got him ear marked as a small crumbing forward.

[Vred]

Lot of senior players back early for training, and JUH looking the goods already.

To say I'm quietly optimistic about our future would be an understatement.

[comrade]

Seems like the Vic guys are back early and interstate players have been given longer with family before returning. Makes sense with Covid, and the uncertainty of what might happen moving forward (state borders, permits etc).

[Mofra]

AT and Dunkley already getting along very well.
A little ironic - someone who wanted to change clubs but didn't, and someone who didn't want to change clubs but did.

[bulldogtragic]

AT and Dunkley already getting along very well.
A little ironic - someone who wanted to change clubs but didn't, and someone who didn't want to change clubs but did.

I was thinking looking at those photos. If AT stayed at Collingwood, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. If Dunkley had left to Essendon, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. Now, if Bont is playing then he gets the best tagger, and arguably Macrae next. AT & Dunkley should be laughing at the freedom they'll have next year on the field at the dogs.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I was thinking looking at those photos. If AT stayed at Collingwood, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. If Dunkley had left to Essendon, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. Now, if Bont is playing then he gets the best tagger, and arguably Macrae next. AT & Dunkley should be laughing at the freedom they'll have next year on the field at the dogs.
That'd be a first. I've never seen a team tag a ruckman before.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I was thinking looking at those photos. If AT stayed at Collingwood, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. If Dunkley had left to Essendon, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. Now, if Bont is playing then he gets the best tagger, and arguably Macrae next. AT & Dunkley should be laughing at the freedom they'll have next year on the field at the dogs.

In respect to Dunks, he's never been tagged so he won't know any different. He will hopefully be laughing at his freedom next year more thanks to Stef Martin than anyone else. And Sam Power. Oh and Dodo too.

[Vred]

https://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202020%20Training%20-%20Western%20Bulldogs%20141220&image_id=798327

Lot of photos from yesterdays training session. Everybody looking very good.

Things I picked up:
Ed Richards looking noticeably bigger, his put on a fair amount of muscle.
Schache has put on muscle through the arms and chest.
JUH looks the goods.
Weightman has started to bulk up but has a way to go.
Doc has strapping on the knee, not sure what's up with that?
Wood looks like his leaned up a little
Bevo could probably play round one if he wanted.

[Axe Man]

https://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202020%20Training%20-%20Western%20Bulldogs%20141220&image_id=798327

Lot of photos from yesterdays training session. Everybody looking very good.

Things I picked up:
Ed Richards looking noticeably bigger, his put on a fair amount of muscle.
Schache has put on muscle through the arms and chest.
JUH looks the goods.
Weightman has started to bulk up but has a way to go.
Doc has strapping on the knee, not sure what's up with that?
Wood looks like his leaned up a little
Bevo could probably play round one if he wanted.

You must study the player physiques closely - I wouldn't have a clue if any of those guys look bigger/smaller than previously.

Do we have any right footers left on the list?

[bornadog]

You must study the player physiques closely - I wouldn't have a clue if any of those guys look bigger/smaller than previously.

Do we have any right footers left on the list?

Not sure if it could all happen in two months.

[Vred]

You must study the player physiques closely - I wouldn't have a clue if any of those guys look bigger/smaller than previously.

Do we have any right footers left on the list?

Already this off season I have rewatched every single 2020 and 2019 dogs game, I also follow every member on their socials and try to get down to watch training whenever possible. I might be a bit of a one eyed campaigner but that’s just because I don’t have much else to preoccupy my time thanks to corona lol.

[comrade]

Already this off season I have rewatched every single 2020 and 2019 dogs game, I also follow every member on their socials and try to get down to watch training whenever possible. I might be a bit of a one eyed campaigner but that’s just because I don’t have much else to preoccupy my time thanks to corona lol.

Absolute diehard, love it.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Not sure if it could all happen in two months.

Everyone looks "bigger" and more muscular in preseason. The players will spend more time in the weightroom than they typically do during the season when they are in "maintenance" mode. They'd also be doing less distance cardio due to not playing games. Add in more intense training sessions and much warmer weather and it's a recipe for muscular looking photos. We all like the pump we get after a weights session.

Oh and every player trains the house down preseason. I'm almost certain Jake Stringer is ready to tear the competition apart next season.

[AshMac]

I was thinking looking at those photos. If AT stayed at Collingwood, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. If Dunkley had left to Essendon, then he would've got the best opposition tagger. Now, if Bont is playing then he gets the best tagger, and arguably Macrae next. AT & Dunkley should be laughing at the freedom they'll have next year on the field at the dogs.

Phwoar..... I’m actually salivating at the thought of Dunkley and Treloar (in form) off the leash next year!

[AshMac]

Already this off season I have rewatched every single 2020 and 2019 dogs game, I also follow every member on their socials and try to get down to watch training whenever possible. I might be a bit of a one eyed campaigner but that’s just because I don’t have much else to preoccupy my time thanks to corona lol.

Be honest - every game from 2019 and 2020?

[Dry Rot]

Already this off season I have rewatched every single 2020 and 2019 dogs game, I also follow every member on their socials and try to get down to watch training whenever possible. I might be a bit of a one eyed campaigner but that’s just because I don’t have much else to preoccupy my time thanks to corona lol.

What were your best and worst games from 2019 and 2020?

Best - shredding the Bombers?

Worst - Giants semi final?

[bornadog]

What were your best and worst games from 2019 and 2020?

Best - shredding the Bombers?

Worst - Giants semi final?

Agree for 2019.

For 2020

Best: GWS after they came at us again

Worst: first round, didn't give a whimper

[Vred]

What were your best and worst games from 2019 and 2020?

Best - shredding the Bombers?

Worst - Giants semi final?

Not far off;

2019 was those two, Bombers game and Giants semi loss.

2020 was Eagles win (honestly, we shouldn't of won but did somehow), Geelong loss was by far the most brutal for me, even re-watching it I felt disgusted at the effort we showed in the last quarter.

[Eastdog]

Already this off season I have rewatched every single 2020 and 2019 dogs game, I also follow every member on their socials and try to get down to watch training whenever possible. I might be a bit of a one eyed campaigner but that’s just because I don’t have much else to preoccupy my time thanks to corona lol.

Love the passion Vred.

This club is such an important part of us all.

[Eastdog]

Not far off;

2019 was those two, Bombers game and Giants semi loss.

2020 was Eagles win (honestly, we shouldn't of won but did somehow), Geelong loss was by far the most brutal for me, even re-watching it I felt disgusted at the effort we showed in the last quarter.

The Bombers game R21 2019 was the last Dogs game I attended. Great night out!

[The Adelaide Connection]

The Bombers game R21 2019 was the last Dogs game I attended. Great night out!

I was supposed to fly over for that one, but changed plans late. Still haven’t forgiven myself. No team I hate more than the Bombers to rub salt in the wounds.

[Go_Dogs]

I was supposed to fly over for that one, but changed plans late. Still haven’t forgiven myself. No team I hate more than the Bombers to run salt in the wounds.

Was glorious. Went with a Bomber too!


Great to see the photos - everyone looking good and enjoying being back.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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

Hmm...

[The bulldog tragician]

https://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:AFL%202020%20Training%20-%20Western%20Bulldogs%20141220&image_id=798327

Lot of photos from yesterdays training session. Everybody looking very good.

Things I picked up:
Ed Richards looking noticeably bigger, his put on a fair amount of muscle.
Schache has put on muscle through the arms and chest.
JUH looks the goods.
Weightman has started to bulk up but has a way to go.
Doc has strapping on the knee, not sure what's up with that?
Wood looks like his leaned up a little
Bevo could probably play round one if he wanted.

Who's that tall-ish Indigenous kid with sunscreen on the nose? Must have slipped under the radar, would be interested to hear more about him and whether he's much of a prospect...:)

[EasternWest]

AT and Dunkley already getting along very well.
A little ironic - someone who wanted to change clubs but didn't, and someone who didn't want to change clubs but did.

They bond over talks of 900 K contracts.

[EasternWest]

Liking the condition the players seem to be in

No James Hardens so far.

[Mofra]

They bond over talks of 900 K contracts.
They even post about each other on social media

[Eastdog]

Full pre season training back this week on January 6.

[bornadog]

AFL has imposed some training restrictions in wake of the new COVID19 outbreak. read here (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-imposes-group-training-restrictions-again-20210104-p56rir.html)

[Eastdog]

AFL has imposed some training restrictions in wake of the new COVID19 outbreak. read here (https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-imposes-group-training-restrictions-again-20210104-p56rir.html)

Here we go again but no surprise. It is what it is.

[bornadog]

Timmy - Looking massive


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqZR3qNfNV8&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[bornadog]

Boys looking sharp


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmvNYsh2LUQ&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzKmGAg8gqs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBKTA2UYAIH48n?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBJKZ8VQAEQFsa?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBI4UrU0AU_WBn?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

Looking trimmed down

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBKo03VEAA4VMw?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

A Beast

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBMBy7UwAASL-Y?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBI0Z5VQAArMb5?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBIlebVoAAY0-8?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBIb-UUUAALy89?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

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

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBIsJYU0AIXak2?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBIsJ7U0AEVwmX?format=jpg&name=large

[jeemak]

Looking trimmed down

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBKo03VEAA4VMw?format=jpg&name=large

He looks in ripping nick.........I guess the message has been delivered loud and clear.

[comrade]

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

Zaine's still allergic to weights, I see.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBPuYnVkAI3KP3?format=jpg&name=large

[jeemak]

Zaine's still allergic to weights, I see.

Maybe it's just his body type and shape that makes him look that way......

[jeemak]

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

This guy's looking super trim as well.

[Axe Man]

A visibly bigger Tim English and a taut-and-terrific Bailey Smith stole the show at Whitten Oval as the Bulldogs resumed post-Christmas.

There’s been intense focus in previous seasons on ruckman English’s slender 206cm frame, but he’s clearly worked hard during the off-season, which he spent mostly in Western Australia.

Smith won the Dogs’ annual MAS (maximal aerobic speed) running hit-out and experienced teammate Hayden Crozier is tipping him to “take his game to the next level”.

Star recruit Treloar joined his new teammates on the track.

The ex-Magpie returned to training early, and briefly, before Christmas but will now ramp up his preparations ahead of a showdown with his former club in Round 1.

As for English, his teammates have noticed his physical maturity.

“He’s looking bigger and stronger and his golf game is getting better, too, so he’s pretty happy about where he’s at,” Crozier said.

Crozier had toe surgery on his right foot post-season that restricted him for about seven weeks, but he’s fit again, while Toby McLean on Wednesday had his first AlterG running session since his ACL rupture four months ago.

Buku Khamis was on limited duties for much of the session as he deals with a knee complaint.

https://i.postimg.cc/XNgh7GsN/1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWknLdq2)

https://i.postimg.cc/Nffnysn6/2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/NfJzRhhW/3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/KRTfyH8N)

https://i.postimg.cc/rwDYJhMz/4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/21fwj7qf)

Link (https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-players-return-to-training-after-break-to-prepare-for-2021-season/news-story/113f0598ce93cca8578f3027685809d6)

[jeemak]

Thanks for posting the pics BAD.

[Mofra]

Treloar with the half backs...

[jeemak]

Treloar with the half backs...

Good. We need more half backs.

[Go_Dogs]

Naughton is looking in ripping nick too. Send all the boys to WA next off seasons.

[comrade]

Where's Marra?

[Axe Man]

Where's Marra?

Practicing his trick basketball shots.

[Happy Days]

Pretty sweet t-shirt tan on English.

[bornadog]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2021/01/06/e44aef9d-e4ef-4cdb-9f8d-dfc3765ae8ba/ql8GF6IH.jpg?height=600&width=780

[Eastdog]

Much appreciated BAD.

[comrade]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2021/01/06/e44aef9d-e4ef-4cdb-9f8d-dfc3765ae8ba/ql8GF6IH.jpg?height=600&width=780

"Maybe I can play 12 half backs"

[Axe Man]

Pretty sweet t-shirt tan on English.

Mine is way better.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Anyone know what maximum aerobic speed represents and how it’s tested?

[Eastdog]

Anyone know what maximum aerobic speed represents and how it’s tested?

https://www.scienceforsport.com/maximal-aerobic-speed-mas/

[Twodogs]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBIb-UUUAALy89?format=jpg&name=medium

Another left footer?

[mjp]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2021/01/06/e44aef9d-e4ef-4cdb-9f8d-dfc3765ae8ba/ql8GF6IH.jpg?height=600&width=780

What is going on over there. It's like 50000000 degrees over here and Bevo is wearing an artic jacket.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

What is going on over there. It's like 50000000 degrees over here and Bevo is wearing an artic jacket.

It’s been winter here for 4 days. No kidding we’ve had constant drizzle and grey skies for days. It sucks. About to change though

[bulldogsthru&thru]

https://www.scienceforsport.com/maximal-aerobic-speed-mas/

Thanks Easty. Although I’m a little disappointed you didn’t give me a summary to further enable my laziness :rolleyes:

[Eastdog]

Thanks Easty. Although I’m a little disappointed you didn’t give me a summary to further enable my laziness :rolleyes:

:D:D

From the article: https://www.scienceforsport.com/maximal-aerobic-speed-mas/


Summary

Maximal aerobic speed (MAS) is simply the lowest running speed at which maximum oxygen uptake (V02 max) occurs, and is typically referred to as the velocity at V02 max (vV02 max). MAS was developed for the purpose of increasing the specificity of training and to enable coaches to monitor training loads more accurately. There are many tests which can be used to measure an athlete’s MAS, but for many, “corrective” equations must be used to accurately determine their MAS. Coaches need to understand the differences between these common aerobic tests and the corrective equations if they are to accurately measure MAS and prescribe training based on this information.

[bornadog]

Three players to train with Bulldogs (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/846834/three-players-to-train-with-bulldogs)

The Western Bulldogs have been granted permission for three additional players to train with the AFL squad when they return in 2021.

Footscray’s 2019 best and fairest, Anthony Scott, is one of those players, alongside father-son prospect Ewan Macpherson and Eastern Ranges product Corey Preston.

Scott, a goal-kicking midfielder, had been elevated to the vice-captaincy at Footscray for 2020 before the season was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Macpherson, an 18-year-old small defender from the Northern Knights, is the son of 188-game Bulldog Steve and younger brother of Gold Coast Sun, Darcy. Preston is an 18-year-old small forward from Ferntree Gully.

The Bulldogs are one of seven clubs to take on train-on players as part of the AFL Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP).


With the retirement of forward Sam Lloyd, the Bulldogs could elect to add a player to their list for 2021. Players who suffer season-ending injuries can also be replaced, if they are added to the inactive list.


Players can be signed as part of the SSP between Wednesday 6 January and Tuesday 9 March.

[jazzadogs]

Looking trimmed down

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErBKo03VEAA4VMw?format=jpg&name=large

This makes me very happy. With some fitness behind him he can make a big impact for us.

[bornadog]

Where's Marra?

Had to have a covid test

[Vred]

Bruce really does look so much better than what he did last year

[mjp]

Bruce really does look so much better than what he did last year

Well, if you set the bar low enough it's pretty easy to jump over the darn thing.

[GVGjr]

Well, if you set the bar low enough it's pretty easy to jump over the darn thing.

I never felt like we did the right thing by Bruce or the playing group by selecting him when he was so out of form and potentially not fit enough. I know there is a strong support on WOOF for whatever selections are made by our MC but if we are are already commenting that he looks fitter and slimmer now then why was the MC immune from criticism for selecting him regardless last season?

[Bulldog Joe]

I never felt like we did the right thing by Bruce or the playing group by selecting him when he was so out of form and potentially not fit enough. I know there is a strong support on WOOF for whatever selections are made by our MC but if we are are already commenting that he looks fitter and slimmer now then why was the MC immune from criticism for selecting him regardless last season?

I think there was plenty of criticism of his continued selection.

May have been lost in the overall criticism of Match Committee selections.

[Mofra]

I never felt like we did the right thing by Bruce or the playing group by selecting him when he was so out of form and potentially not fit enough. I know there is a strong support on WOOF for whatever selections are made by our MC but if we are are already commenting that he looks fitter and slimmer now then why was the MC immune from criticism for selecting him regardless last season?
I just don't think we had other fit options. If we did, he would have been "rested" more often (as he was against Adelaide).

[GVGjr]

I just don't think we had other fit options. If we did, he would have been "rested" more often (as he was against Adelaide).

Young and JT spring to mind and Cordy could have been moved forward or we could have gone with a smaller line-up
I don't think we were well served by playing someone so out of form

[soupman]

I just don't think we had other fit options. If we did, he would have been "rested" more often (as he was against Adelaide).

I don't buy that as an excuse.

As shown by the rounds where we picked no first ruck and just had English floating around in the side while Dunkley and co picked up the slack instead of selecting Sweet or JT we are happy to try something different in lieu of playing a shit option in their preferred position. I don't see why we were so flexible there to enable us to not play someone while at the same time were so inflexible with our forward roles that Bruce was undroppable.

Whoever replaced him didn't need to be a tall forward, it could have been anything like throwing Cordy forward, bringing Weightman or Dale or Lloyd in and playing a smaller forwardline, playing Gowers in the same role who whilst infuriating contributed just as much as Bruce did in the few games he played. We could have tried literally anything and instead we just persisted.

Taking something that wasn't working at all all season and just hoping this would be the week it would get better is dumb, and we did that for an entire season.

[comrade]

It had to be a bit of the old 'we're paying this bloke $500k+, we need to make this work' type of thinking when it came to Bruce, because nothing else justified it.

[Mofra]

It had to be a bit of the old 'we're paying this bloke $500k+, we need to make this work' type of thinking when it came to Bruce, because nothing else justified it.
Bevo "rested" Boyd who was on bigger money.
JT was playing ruck and defence, and Lewis Young was terrible when given a chance. I still think if we did have a viable alternative Bruce would have played less last year.

[comrade]

Bevo "rested" Boyd who was on bigger money.
JT was playing ruck and defence, and Lewis Young was terrible when given a chance. I still think if we did have a viable alternative Bruce would have played less last year.

That's a self fulfilling prophecy. We don't try anyone else and then say 'there was no one else to try'.

A fence post would have been a more viable option at times than Bruce, at least the post would have held his position and not got in Naughton's way.

[GVGjr]

It had to be a bit of the old 'we're paying this bloke $500k+, we need to make this work' type of thinking when it came to Bruce, because nothing else justified it.

I'd back it in that was a huge part of the decision each week. We wouldn't wanted to have created a negative headline

[jeemak]

Are we actually paying him that much or was it tenure that got him across the line?

Not sure the negative headlines would have been too much of an issue for us. We've dropped Stringer, Libba and T. Boyd in the past, irrespective of the negative press that would put on the club and player.

I reckon if Naughton had more of a presence earlier in the year and was around throughout most of it, and Bruce was putting up the sort of ordinary performances he was then a change may have been made. However, with Naughton not playing a fair chunk of games we may have wanted to see if they'd gel giving Bruce a reprieve.

Or not.

[Axe Man]

Are we actually paying him that much or was it tenure that got him across the line?

Not sure the negative headlines would have been too much of an issue for us. We've dropped Stringer, Libba and T. Boyd in the past, irrespective of the negative press that would put on the club and player.

I reckon if Naughton had more of a presence earlier in the year and was around throughout most of it, and Bruce was putting up the sort of ordinary performances he was then a change may have been made. However, with Naughton not playing a fair chunk of games we may have wanted to see if they'd gel giving Bruce a reprieve.

Or not.

It was definitely tenure that convinced him to leave St Kilda as they wouldn't extend him past 2020 when we were offering 4 years. However it is reasonable to assume he is on around $500k as that is reportedly what he was on at the Saints, and it feels about right given his form prior to last season.

[jeemak]

It was definitely tenure that convinced him to leave St Kilda as they wouldn't extend him past 2020 when we were offering 4 years. However it is reasonable to assume he is on around $500k as that is reportedly what he was on at the Saints, and it feels about right given his form prior to last season.

Axe when I saw your name as the most recent reply to this thread I was almost certain I was in line for a gentle reminder of a particular thread that may have this type of detail!

[Smads57]

Cody Raak invited to train with Dogs making it 4 players now. Is there still a Cat B spot available?

[GVGjr]

Cody Raak invited to train with Dogs making it 4 players now. Is there still a Cat B spot available?

Is this with Footscray Smads?

[mjp]

...why was the MC immune from criticism for selecting him regardless last season?

I was frustrated with his continued selection but I rarely comment on selection. Well - I don't think I do.

As I have said numerous times, selection is REALLY hard and I just don't know enough about what is going on at the club - particularly in 2020 with no VFL form-lines - to say much.

It was annoying at times that Bruce could seemingly do 'nothing' and be selected whilst the bar was so much higher for other players (Schache in particular). That said, I have (again, I think) been consistent in saying that when Schache was dropped this year AND it was seemingly for the same 'effort-based' issues that had seen him out of the side previously (both with us and with the Lions) I suspected he would be out of the side for a L-O-N-G time.

[Eastdog]

Cody Raak invited to train with Dogs making it 4 players now. Is there still a Cat B spot available?

He was our other Next Generation Academy player I believe.

[jeemak]

I was frustrated with his continued selection but I rarely comment on selection. Well - I don't think I do.

As I have said numerous times, selection is REALLY hard and I just don't know enough about what is going on at the club - particularly in 2020 with no VFL form-lines - to say much.

It was annoying at times that Bruce could seemingly do 'nothing' and be selected whilst the bar was so much higher for other players (Schache in particular). That said, I have (again, I think) been consistent in saying that when Schache was dropped this year AND it was seemingly for the same 'effort-based' issues that had seen him out of the side previously (both with us and with the Lions) I suspected he would be out of the side for a L-O-N-G time.

As misguided and cumbersome as some of his effort was, Bruce I don't think was really criticised for not having an honest crack on game day......as it was obvious he was.

I find it interesting that after at least anecdotal reports from the likes of Mofra and others around Lewis Young's conditioning and effort throughout the 2020 season and the stigma Schache carries (or Trengove's papers being stamped rightly or wrongly) that we search for reasons other than what's probably staring us in the face to understand Bruce's ongoing selection. I'm not saying it was right, rather, just saying there's probably no ulterior motive or face saving associated with it.

[GVGjr]

I was frustrated with his continued selection but I rarely comment on selection. Well - I don't think I do.

As I have said numerous times, selection is REALLY hard and I just don't know enough about what is going on at the club - particularly in 2020 with no VFL form-lines - to say much.

It was annoying at times that Bruce could seemingly do 'nothing' and be selected whilst the bar was so much higher for other players (Schache in particular). That said, I have (again, I think) been consistent in saying that when Schache was dropped this year AND it was seemingly for the same 'effort-based' issues that had seen him out of the side previously (both with us and with the Lions) I suspected he would be out of the side for a L-O-N-G time.

While I agree that at times selections might at times be difficult if you stick to the fundamentals of form and results let alone the many questions being asked about his weight and fitness I don't think a decision to drop him and make him earn his spot would have been a difficult one.

I think there is a chance we didn't want the media focusing on his omission and hoped he would work his way out of a slump

[Smads57]

Is this with Footscray Smads?

it is with the AFL team per tweet from Western Bulldogs at 2.20 pm today. The website has also been updated to note 4 players are now training (versus 3)

[Eastdog]

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/846834/four-players-to-train-with-bulldogs


Four players to train with Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs have been granted permission for four additional players to train with the AFL squad when they return in 2021.


The Western Bulldogs have been granted permission for four additional players to train with the AFL squad when they return in 2021.

Footscray’s 2019 best and fairest, Anthony Scott, is one of those players, alongside father-son prospect Ewan Macpherson, Next Generation Academy youngster Cody Raak and Eastern Ranges product Corey Preston.

Scott, a goal-kicking midfielder, had been elevated to the vice-captaincy at Footscray for 2020 before the season was called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Macpherson, an 18-year-old small defender from the Northern Knights, is the son of 188-game Bulldog Steve and younger brother of Gold Coast Sun, Darcy.

Raak is a key defender from Caroline Springs who has come through the Western Jets program, while Preston is an 18-year-old small forward from Ferntree Gully.

Scott and Preston joined the Bulldogs’ pre-season program this week, with Macpherson and Raak to join in from next week.

The Bulldogs are one of seven clubs to take on train-on players as part of the AFL Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP).

With the retirement of forward Sam Lloyd, the Bulldogs could elect to add a player to their list for 2021. Players who suffer season-ending injuries can also be replaced, if they are added to the inactive list.

Players can be signed as part of the SSP between Wednesday 6 January and Tuesday 9 March.

[Dry Rot]

We cannot find a KP defender to train with us?

[jeemak]

We cannot find a KP defender to train with us?

Well I think Raak is supposed to be one, albeit firmly in the development category.

[Vred]

We cannot find a KP defender to train with us?

Sam Darcy, come on down (next draft, ofcourse).

[Axe Man]

I do find it a little strange MacPherson and Raak training with us - they have been under our eye for many years - what more do we hope to learn about them? Perhaps the lack of under 18 footy this year is the answer?

[Happy Days]

As misguided and cumbersome as some of his effort was, Bruce I don't think was really criticised for not having an honest crack on game day......as it was obvious he was.


Oh man yes he was, by me anyway. His half arsed final contest against the Saints that, in a vacuum, cost us the game had me ready to throw my tv off the balcony.

[comrade]

Oh man yes he was, by me anyway. His half arsed final contest against the Saints that, in a vacuum, cost us the game had me ready to throw my tv off the balcony.

Peeling off and letting Membrey go up uncontested still burns. He'd crashed every marking attempt (including his own teammates) all day, then decides to hang back at a critical moment in the game.

[GVGjr]

I do find it a little strange MacPherson and Raak training with us - they have been under our eye for many years - what more do we hope to learn about them? Perhaps the lack of under 18 footy this year is the answer?

While I agree on both observations, list spots are incredibly tight, perhaps the 'who wants it more' rule applies

[Axe Man]

While I agree on both observations, list spots are incredibly tight, perhaps the 'who wants it more' rule applies

Perhaps, although since Raak is competing with nobody it would be very disappointing if he didn't want it the most (assuming we can still add him as a category B rookie).

[soupman]

Don't see why we wouldn't have at least pretended to try and fix our issues and ask two good sized key defenders and two pacy small forwards to train with us.

Of the players we have training with us:
-Cody Raak is a lean and slightly undersized key defender. We already have a bunch of these guys like Cordy and Gardner. If we can pick him up as a cat B though might be worthwhile, otherwise not a high priority.
-Ewan McPherson. Mid sized defender that seems to read like a lower possession Bailey Williams. We aren't screaming out for anyone of this type but if he is good one on one and can do a defensive job while being ok going forward could be worthwhile, but not a high priority
-Corey Preston is a small forward, which is good and definitely a spot of high priority assuming he is one with genuine pace, puts on pressure and can crumb. If he is another rangy leading/marking type small forward like Dale, Hannan, Weightman, Bedendo then no thanks.
-Anthony Scott is a tallish midfielder/half forward who apparently can kick goals. Sounds good but struggle to see how we can put him on the list when we have guys like Lipinski, West and Garcia all ahead of him and none of them in our current best 22. So not an area of high priority.

Would've loved at least one profile to read:
-Magnus Nielson, 200cm key defender who is still raw with a good frame and shows a good ability to read the ball in the air. or...
-David Brent, pacy small forward who flashes in and out of games but is dangerous at ground level.

[comrade]

-David Brent, pacy small forward who flashes in and out of games but is dangerous at ground level.

I've also heard he's a bit of a chilled out entertainer.

[Axe Man]

I've also heard he's a bit of a chilled out entertainer.

Haha. Surely no parent would have named their child David Brent circa 2002?

And Magnus Nielson sounds like a competitor in the world strongest man competition.

[soupman]

I've also heard he's a bit of a chilled out entertainer.

Akermanis fancied himself as "an entertainer first", so why not another?

[Mofra]

Of the players we have training with us:
-Cody Raak is a lean and slightly undersized key defender. We already have a bunch of these guys like Cordy and Gardner. If we can pick him up as a cat B though might be worthwhile, otherwise not a high priority.
-Ewan McPherson. Mid sized defender that seems to read like a lower possession Bailey Williams. We aren't screaming out for anyone of this type but if he is good one on one and can do a defensive job while being ok going forward could be worthwhile, but not a high priority
-Corey Preston is a small forward, which is good and definitely a spot of high priority assuming he is one with genuine pace, puts on pressure and can crumb. If he is another rangy leading/marking type small forward like Dale, Hannan, Weightman, Bedendo then no thanks.
-Anthony Scott is a tallish midfielder/half forward who apparently can kick goals. Sounds good but struggle to see how we can put him on the list when we have guys like Lipinski, West and Garcia all ahead of him and none of them in our current best 22. So not an area of high priority.

Would've loved at least one profile to read:
-Magnus Nielson, 200cm key defender who is still raw with a good frame and shows a good ability to read the ball in the air. or...
-David Brent, pacy small forward who flashes in and out of games but is dangerous at ground level.
Raak is up to 194cm now isn't he? He's still growing.
If Ewan McPherson can play as a genuine lockdown small defender then that's great as well. Besides Duryea we don't really have one.

[Doc26]

Haha. Surely no parent would have named their child David Brent circa 2002?

And Magnus Nielson sounds like a competitor in the world strongest man competition.

He’s a character in Netflix’s “Dark” series.

[Happy Days]

Maybe Raak fully sucks?

[jeemak]

Maybe Raak fully sucks?

Bahahaha.......indeed he might!

Though possibly a bit early to make that call!

[comrade]

Marra and Stef Martin back training this week after delays with COVID test results meant they couldn't train last week. AFL have also given the greenlight for clubs to commence full training, rather than in groups of 10 like last week.

[Grantysghost]

Lin in line for a forward role?
https://i.postimg.cc/HsSKyFsv/20210111-121152.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Twodogs]

I've also heard he's a bit of a chilled out entertainer.

I couldn't take a player called David Brent seriously. I'd be expecting a goal celebration like this.


https://youtu.be/_au0UUHI2aI

[bornadog]

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

[Axe Man]

Does Marra apply his zinc with a shotgun?

[The Adelaide Connection]

It won’t let me add a photo (it always tells me I am over my quota despite having no usage) but does Lin Jong look much, much stockier?

It could be that he is a little out of shape post injury, but in one photo he is competing with Keath. With Bevo we can only conclude that he is set for a stint as a power forward/resting ruck.

[Grantysghost]

It won’t let me add a photo (it always tells me I am over my quota despite having no usage) but does Lin Jong look much, much stockier?

It could be that he is a little out of shape post injury, but in one photo he is competing with Keath. With Bevo we can only conclude that he is set for a stint as a power forward/resting ruck.

Check post 205 TAC :cool:

He does look like he's bulked up for sure. Photos can sometimes be deceiving though.

[jeemak]

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

He's used Homer's patented makeup gun:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XMGpwLckp4

[EasternWest]

He's used Homer's patented makeup gun:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XMGpwLckp4

Probably my favourite Simpsons quote. I use it every time my little kids do their makeup.

Oh, and if they do a nudie run I always yell: "Hey Homer, I can see your doodle". Which is confusing for them, because I have girls.

[Axe Man]

He's used Homer's patented makeup gun:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XMGpwLckp4

That's exactly what I had in mind with the shotgun comment.

[bornadog]

Stef Martin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NghnJaSLdTU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Easy to see why we chased him for a few years. Off the charts for good guy testing.

Looks super fit too.

[Mofra]

Easy to see why we chased him for a few years. Off the charts for good guy testing.

Looks super fit too.
Yeah, he may well make me eat my words when I said he'll play a handful of games and is there more for mentoring/coaching than he is for playing.

[EasternWest]

Stef Martin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NghnJaSLdTU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

Stupid, sexy Martin.

Edit: Actually Jeemak that's another favourite.

[jeemak]

Stupid, sexy Martin.

Edit: Actually Jeemak that's another favourite.

That's exactly what came to mind!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

You can't beat intelligence as a human/club/ community asset, intellectual and/or emotional.
Stef Martin will be a great asset to our community.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/ad_img/1349208083197685760/EwwQ7Nv3?format=jpg&name=900x900

[bornadog]

https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2021/01/13/7d5182be-dc44-4bc3-a6bb-46284d460c7c/9id6NB62.jpg?width=1240

[Axe Man]

New-look Dogs embrace buzz after bumper off-season (https://www.afl.com.au/news/540532/new-look-dogs-embrace-buzz-after-bumper-off-season)

THE WESTERN Bulldogs are the talk of the AFL after a bumper off-season and defender Caleb Daniel says they are embracing the excitement, rather than feeling pressure to perform.

The Bulldogs snared on-baller Adam Treloar from Collingwood in a blockbuster late trade while retaining wantaway midfielder Josh Dunkley.

They also added forward Mitch Hannan and ruckman Stefan Martin – before landing No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in December.

"Any time you're able to recruit really quality players it really adds excitement to, not just you but, the supporters and the outside media I guess," Daniel said.

"But inside the four walls we're really excited about what the new guys are able to do for the team and what we're able to do around them.

"So they're all putting in the hard yards along with us and they're looking forward to eventually – it's coming around pretty soon – but getting stuck in to games and different things like that in competition for spots in that midfield."

Ugle-Hagan missed the Bulldogs' return to training last week after falling ill and having to wait on the results of a COVID-19 test but has hit the track this week and Daniel was confident the key forward could make an early impact.

"He just did a running test and added some skill stuff with us but you can tell how skilful he is, and he'll definitely add a different dynamic to that forward line," Daniel said.

"I'm really looking forward to getting out and playing some match sim with him and being able to find out how he goes about his business."

Daniel said Dunkley hadn't missed a beat since his proposed trade to Essendon fell through, while Tom Liberatore had been among the midfielders to impress.

He also expected young ruckman Tim English to accelerate his development working alongside experienced recruit Martin.

"It's not just that (our recruits are) quality players but they're quality people, they're going to be quality leaders and help out our younger guys," Daniel said.

"Timmy's still really young, 23, so to have Stef who's played for 10-plus years, it's pretty special."

While the Bulldogs' run-and-gun style is expected to continue, Daniel said coach Luke Beveridge had emphasised improving their defensive efforts.

An All-Australian in 2020, Daniel expected to line up off half-back again this year but could also spend time further up the ground.

[Eastdog]

Stef Martin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NghnJaSLdTU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

Spoke very well. Good luck Stefan!

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[Grantysghost]

Libba's looking in ripping shape.

[Vred]

Libba's looking in ripping shape.


Lib going for the Brownlow this year

[EasternWest]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErvVQeyUwAMFjmo?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Looks terrific.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ErvVQe1VkAMHdjF?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Needs an Adidas tracksuit and a whistle as he sadistically makes the fat and nerdy kids run laps in the rain.

[jeemak]

Looks terrific.



Needs an Adidas tracksuit and a whistle as he sadistically makes the fat and nerdy kids run laps in the rain.

The tracksuit needs to be made from triacetate.

[EasternWest]

The tracksuit needs to be made from triacetate.

As if there's any other consideration.

[jeemak]

As if there's any other consideration.

It's the minimum amount of acetate.

The old Caribbean Gardens two stripes I had as a kid always left me feeling as if my pantaloons would come apart on me because given they only had two stripes, I figured they were short at least one acetate and as such, unreliable.

[jeemak]

Libba looks magnificent. Lean, tanked and ready to claw and fight for everything. Of all players in the league I'd hate to face him most in a marble spill.

Generally speaking I've been pretty impressed by the way our folks look in terms of body profile. BAD being the resident fat shaming aficionado around here could provide better insight, of course, but pretty much everyone (even Ayce's brother Zaine) looks to have improved.

[GVGjr]

Isn't it an awesome sight to see Libba fit and focused? With the arrival of Treloar at the club and Dunkley having a bit extra motivation I'd say Libba has ramped up his efforts to make sure he doesn't slide down the pecking order

He might have accept a slightly different role this year but when he is in this sort of mode early in the season he's due for a big year

[EasternWest]

Isn't it an awesome sight to see Libba fit and focused? With the arrival of Treloar at the club and Dunkley having a bit extra motivation I'd say Libba has ramped up his efforts to make sure he doesn't slide down the pecking order

He might have accept a slightly different role this year but when he is in this sort of mode early in the season he's due for a big year

Extremely motovated.

[Twodogs]

Extremely motovated.

Borderline flying.

[azabob]

Liberatore has continued off from 2020. Should be no surprise he is still in ripping condition.

Family life appears to be agreeing with him.

[kruder]

Was chatting before, my mum got Libba snr to write me a little letter when he was in hospital when Tom was born.

Always been a family favourite, looks sensational.

[jeemak]

Liberatore has continued off from 2020. Should be no surprise he is still in ripping condition.

Family life appears to be agreeing with him.

It's amazing what waking up at 6am versus getting home at 6am does to folks.

[mjp]

He might have accept a slightly different role this year but when he is in this sort of mode early in the season he's due for a big year

Generally speaking, the players will be allocated the roles that they deserve through their efforts on the track/performance in trials.

He's right to be highly motivated.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I hope we don’t stuff Libba around to appease Dunkley. If Libba is in ripping form he can be our no 1 mid. Dunkley can play 2s if he isn’t good enough.

[bornadog]

Sam Darcy at training:

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

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Hope his knees are strong. He will surely be the first third gen player we have seen.

[1eyedog]

Height, age and preferred position BAD if you wouldn't mind. Cheers.

[Vred]

Height, age and preferred position BAD if you wouldn't mind. Cheers.

198
17
Ruck/Swing FWD/Def

[mjp]

198
17
Ruck/Swing FWD/Def

198? Surely an inside mid in 2022!