Practice Game snippets

[Vred]

Lachie McNeill fan club forms here.


Hands up here, has been incredibly impressive.

[comrade]

JJ has been so bad lol. His best 22 position is under threat, IMO.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Bruce is so much more effective when he jumps at the ball with an intention to actually mark it, rather than hang out the back.

[Grantysghost]

Bruce is so much more effective when he jumps at the ball with an intention to actually mark it, rather than hang out the back.

Certainly got his leap back under control. Guess losing a few bags of potatoes helps with this.

[Grantysghost]

Fans are going to go spare with these 50s.

[bornadog]

This rule sucks

[Axe Man]

Umpire called play on and then paid a 50? Baffling

[comrade]

3 goals against via 50s, nice.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Fans are going to go spare with these 50s.

Didn't the umpire call play on first?.......

[Grantysghost]

Didn't the umpire call play on first?.......

It appeared like it to me. I wasn't sure if it was Williams or the Bont who infringed. Take some getting used to. You can set your watch to "Fans 50 Fury!" being a headline after the first game.

[Happy Days]

Umps have gone crazy these last couple of quarters. Kind of ruining it.

[bornadog]

Bont's disposal has not been up to his std

[The Underdog]

Fans are going to go spare with these 50s.

I actually feel like that might have been against Williams in the protected area.

Bonts disposal continues to be lazy AF. Practice match mode.

[comrade]

Trying not to take too much from a mickey mouse hit out, but I think 2021 shapes as another potentially frustrating year. Forward line set up is still questionable, our ball use will be a game to game proposition (more pressure will open us up) and our defence is still fragile.

[bornadog]

How has the man on the mark rule enhanced the game?

[Vred]

Bont's disposal has not been up to his std


Agreed, incredibly sloppy.

[comrade]

Bont is taking the piss, surely?

[Grantysghost]

Marcus maybe just handball for a while.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Have Bont or Smith hit a target all day? Sheesh!

[The Underdog]

Trying not to take too much from a mickey mouse hit out, but I think 2021 shapes as another potentially frustrating year. Forward line set up is still questionable, our ball use will be a game to game proposition (more pressure will open us up) and our defence is still fragile.

Is our forward setup a problem or are we the worst team ever at kicking to a teammates advantage?

[comrade]

Have Bont or Smith hit a target all day? Sheesh!

Bazlenka's disposal is overrated anyway, but Bont is just lazy.

[comrade]

Is our forward setup a problem or are we the worst team ever at kicking to a teammates advantage?

Yes.

[Happy Days]

This is fine. A lot of positives from today's game and I'm not gonna fret over Bont's disposal.

[jeemak]

Apparently that wasn't in the back.

We've been really sloppy and I think Hawthorn are playing out the pressure game a bit better than us.

[Grantysghost]

This is fine. A lot of positives from today's game and I'm not gonna fret over Bont's disposal.

He looks a bit heavy legged, pre-season related no doubt.

[comrade]

This is fine. A lot of positives from today's game and I'm not gonna fret over Bont's disposal.

Such as?

[bornadog]

Such as?

Ruck with Martin, English, McNeil could be a find

[comrade]

Ruck with Martin, English, McNeil could be a find

Slim pickings.

[bornadog]

Hawks win

[bornadog]

Slim pickings.

he doesn't post here anymore :D

[Happy Days]

Such as?

The ruck tandem looks incredible and could be a total game changer for us. McNeil looks to have come for the clouds and might finally put some pressure on Ed Richards' spot (and may have even taken it if team selection is anything to go by). Contract year Dale seems to be back. And Libba didn't tear his ACL at the end there.

[Mofra]

Ruck with Martin, English, McNeil could be a find
+ West
Daniel was good. Very good

I'm worried about JJ. As far as senior players go, can we carry his quiet periods? Daniel and Bailey Williams will provide the running rebound and Crozier can kick long. I have Duryea ahead of JJ simply on defensive ability.

[hujsh]

Libba not doing his ACL is all the good news I need from this

[Mantis]

The ruck tandem looks incredible and could be a total game changer for us. McNeil looks to have come for the clouds and might finally put some pressure on Ed Richards' spot (and may have even taken it if team selection is anything to go by). Contract year Dale seems to be back. And Libba didn't tear his ACL at the end there.

But it's not, so don't hold your breathe.

[comrade]

The ruck tandem looks incredible and could be a total game changer for us. McNeil looks to have come for the clouds and might finally put some pressure on Ed Richards' spot (and may have even taken it if team selection is anything to go by). Contract year Dale seems to be back. And Libba didn't tear his ACL at the end there.

Agree the ruck looked ok but I'll keep the poweder dry until they come up against the likes of Grundy, Nankervis, Gawn etc.

McNeil looked lively, agreed.

Dale was putrid in the second half.

That hit out looked like a carbon copy of our middling 2020 performances for mine. Not sure why we went dark mode over pre-season going by that.

[Happy Days]

Libba not doing his ACL is all the good news I need from this

He went down clutching his knee from a head knock. I'm 95% sure he was trolling.

[comrade]

+ West
Daniel was good. Very good

I'm worried about JJ. As far as senior players go, can we carry his quiet periods? Daniel and Bailey Williams will provide the running rebound and Crozier can kick long. I have Duryea ahead of JJ simply on defensive ability.

Is Daniel being very good really a positive? He's our reigning B&F, we should expect that.

[The Pie Man]

+ West
Daniel was good. Very good

I'm worried about JJ. As far as senior players go, can we carry his quiet periods? Daniel and Bailey Williams will provide the running rebound and Crozier can kick long. I have Duryea ahead of JJ simply on defensive ability.

+ Vandermeer forward pressure and general involvement

[jazzadogs]

+ Bruce leaping at and marking the footy

[Happy Days]

Okay now finally time for the main event.

Good start from Schache. Immediate positive of literally anyone else being out there in the #26.

[bornadog]

Okay now finally time for the main event.

Good start from Schache. Immediate positive of literally anyone else being out there in the #26.

Didn't realise the second game was on. Not going to get any work done.

[Grantysghost]

What stood out to me, to contrast the two sides today was the Hawks ability to control the footy under not only conditional pressure (wind) but opposition. They were impressive with their composure and have some nice ball users.

Positives from what I witnessed :
- Martin looked like he will certainly be a good pickup. His bodywork at stoppages was fantastic and brought the ball into dangerous areas for the mids.
- McNeil looked a natural footballer was very impressed, although he is slight he has good strength, evasion and composure.
- English looks better again as does Caleb.
- Bruce looked fit and was timing his jumps well.
- Whitten Oval.

[comrade]

Will Hayes, 2 kicks for 2 turnovers.

[Mofra]

Is Daniel being very good really a positive? He's our reigning B&F, we should expect that.
Hunter was our reigning B&F the year before, after his pre-season last year I'm leaving nothing to chance.
I actually think Daniel may have improved.

[Mofra]

+ Bruce leaping at and marking the footy
I thought his defensive efforts were better today.
I am hopeful but want to see how he works with Naughton and English this year.

[comrade]

Schache showing some class so far.

[Happy Days]

Duryea in the seconds. Interesting.

[Mofra]

Schache showing some class so far.
"The Bulldogs just have too many tall forwards"

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Exciting by Bedendo, Marra on the board early.

[Happy Days]

JUH first goal. I dunno man he looks pretty good to me.

[The Underdog]

JUH first goal. I dunno man he looks pretty good to me.

Yeah, but us deep cut guys are all about Bedendo.

[bornadog]

JUH first goal. I dunno man he looks pretty good to me.

Experimenting with screen recorder


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2h8bBc8Nxs&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[comrade]

Loved the Marra crushing tackle too.

[SquirrelGrip]

Richards looks so much more at home at half back.

[Bulldog4life]

Cody Weightman showing good signs. Lovely mark and goal.

[jeemak]

Yeah I don't get the negativity towards him.

[jeemak]

Marra!

[The Bulldogs Bite]

JUH looks impressive. He's just 'got it'.

[comrade]

My god, he just killed a man.

[comrade]

Richards looks at home across half back.

[Happy Days]

Benendo great grab.

[comrade]

Benendo great grab.

Marra to Weightman to Bedendo.

[jeemak]

Benendo great grab.

Pretty good stretch from Weightman, followed up by a good hit.

[comrade]

Khamis has been solid in defence, playing as an undersized FB.

[jeemak]

It's a shit rule.

[comrade]

This 50 rule is garbage. Sweet literally shuffled 2 cm across 55m out and it costs us a goal.

[bornadog]

Schache knows how to kick a goal

[Mofra]

Just logged on again - god it's wonderful to have a Kellett running around at Whitten Oval

[The Underdog]

Imagine a forward line with Marra, Naughton, English and Bedendo. Does the ball hit the ground?

[comrade]

Young has really been found out a few times.

[Rocket Science]

This 50 rule is garbage. Sweet literally shuffled 2 cm across 55m out and it costs us a goal.

It's also conceptually bizarre that while 360° play action swirls around him one bloke now has to fight every instinct he owns and just prop like a statue.

It's going to be glorious seeing this infringement decide results.

[jeemak]

It's also conceptually bizarre that while 360° play action swirls around him one bloke now has to fight every instinct he owns and just prop like a statue.

It's going to be glorious seeing this infringement decide results.

It's really opened up the play though...............

[The Underdog]

Schache seems to be moving really well.

[hujsh]

He went down clutching his knee from a head knock. I'm 95% sure he was trolling.

And he had me for sure

[jeemak]

Schache seems to be moving really well.

Looks lean like a lot of our other players, but not skinny (well you know what I mean).

[Bulldog4life]

Just logged on again - god it's wonderful to have a Kellett running around at Whitten Oval

He's played well.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Score update for the VFL side?

[soupman]

Score update for the VFL side?

I think we are up by 40ish

[The Underdog]

Score update for the VFL side?

About 8 goals up at 3 quarter time.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

sounds like I picked the wrong game to sneak away from work and watch!

[The Underdog]

98-46 apparently

[Mofra]

Bukes has really put some leg size on, good to see

[The Underdog]

Cal Porter pulls a goal back for the Hawks.

[comrade]

Based on this, Young is miles off it. Such a disappointing trajectory.

[soupman]

Based on this, Young is miles off it. Such a disappointing trajectory.

Yeah super unimpressive. Also haven't noticed Hayes much either.

[comrade]

Across both sides, we insist on transferring pressure to a teammate through speculative handballs. I get they want to open up the play and find space to run into, but we just cough it up repeatedly.

[comrade]

Cavarra has been close to BOG, nice pressure and clean finishing.

[The Underdog]

Across both sides, we insist on transferring pressure to a teammate through speculative handballs. I get they want to open up the play and find space to run into, but we just cough it up repeatedly.

There’s using handball as a weapon and then there’s being too over reliant on it.

[comrade]

Easy 50+ point win for the reserves side. I thought Cavarra was BOG, and Marra was lively with a couple of goals, a few marks and 3 or 4 screamer attempts that almost stuck.

[Bulldog4life]

https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=794586

Steven King after the game with Dwayneo.

[Doc26]

It's also conceptually bizarre that while 360° play action swirls around him one bloke now has to fight every instinct he owns and just prop like a statue.

It's going to be glorious seeing this infringement decide results.


It's really opened up the play though...............

Hey Jeemak, without being in a position to watch the game, I'm assuming that you're being cynical here? Quite genuinely, for those that watched, did the new rule seem to have an effect on opening up the game for greater scoring as it was intended or is it looking like another crash and burn from Steve Hocking?

[bornadog]

Hey Jeemak, without being in a position to watch the game, I'm assuming that you're being cynical here? Quite genuinely, for those that watched, did the new rule seem to have an effect on opening up the game for greater scoring as it was intended or is it looking like another crash and burn from Steve Hocking?

Crash and burn from Hocking.

Without being biased about rule changes, I couldn't see how it has enhanced the game. In fact it has made it worse seeing a man on the mark like a statue.

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPZ6fU0HJAc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

[Cyberdoggie]

Across both sides, we insist on transferring pressure to a teammate through speculative handballs. I get they want to open up the play and find space to run into, but we just cough it up repeatedly.

This happens at the start of every year, it's that training difference between training drill runs with no pressure and playing against an opposition. This is where they need to get a bit more selfish and run and draw the player in so that when you give it off your teamate is free, rather than amble along and expect them to be free because it's so easy to predict.

[SonofScray]

Saw the last qtr of the 2nd game.

JUH took his moment. Was nice to see. Probably could have got a free kick and another shot on goal in one passage.

Schache ran well and used the ball well, in the thick of it.

Lewie looked a ways off. He’s going backwards.

[bornadog]

Hawks edge Dogs in scratch match (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/867242/hawks-edge-dogs-in-scratch-match)




https://resources.westernbulldogs.com.au/photo-resources/2021/02/24/a3c6ff6d-3367-43c5-8523-6476836bd826/HERO_240221_PMatch1.jpg?width=952&height=592

The Western Bulldogs have had their first taste of external competition in a practice match against Hawthorn on Wednesday morning at VU Whitten Oval.

An opportunity to put their pre-season work to the test, the Bulldogs started strongly before a late Hawks charge, with the visitors running out 12.10 (82) to 15.7 (97) winners.

Missed kicks and inaccuracy in front of goal hurt the Dogs most, who were without the likes of experienced defender Easton Wood, forward target Aaron Naughton, ball-magnet Jack Macrae, and off-season recruits Adam Treloar and Mitch Hannan.

The Dogs’ defensive pressure was impressive early, with repeat efforts and tackling evident across all three lines - as well as an urgency to try to move the ball quickly.

There was plenty to like about the Dogs’ attack, with nine individual scoreboard contributors including Bailey Dale, Josh Bruce and Tim English with two goals each.

New faces Stefan Martin and Lachie McNeil also slotted in seamlessly.

Having Martin play first-ruck meant more forward minutes for English, while Josh Dunkley, Tom Liberatore and Bailey Smith spent plenty of time on-ball.

Liberatore (head cut) was the only injury concern, in what was otherwise a clean bill of health.

The game was one of two practice matches closed to the public on Wednesday, but live-streamed exclusively for members.

A Bulldogs membership is your ticket to the game this season, so show you’re Made of Red, White and Blue by signing up today (https://am.ticketmaster.com/bulldogs/packages#/).

WESTERN BULLDOGS 4.5 7.7 11.9 12.10 (82)
HAWTHORN 1.1 7.3 10.5 15.7 (97)

GOALS
Western Bulldogs: Dale 2, Bruce 2, English 2, Hunter, Wallis, Vandermeer, McNeil, Smith, West

Hawthorn: Breust 4, Hanrahan 3, O’Brien 3, Lewis 2, Howe, Cousins, Frost

[Dancin' Douggy]

Crash. And. Burn. Totally useless. And the 50m penalty is such a ridiculous punishment for merely moving on the mark.
Hey Jeemak, without being in a position to watch the game, I'm assuming that you're being cynical here? Quite genuinely, for those that watched, did the new rule seem to have an effect on opening up the game for greater scoring as it was intended or is it looking like another crash and burn from Steve Hocking?

[Dancin' Douggy]

I have always had faith in Schache. Watching the way he played in the second game was very satisfying. I'd like to see him slot into our forward line and shunt Bruce down to the backline. Lord knows we need another physical competitive tall down there. Naughton and Marra can be the high flying contested markers. Schache can be your more traditional leading full forward who KNOWS HOW TO CONVERT!!! Schache is actually good at bringing the ball to ground and providing crumbs in a contested situation too. (is 'providing crumbs' one of the best cliches in footy?)

[jeemak]

Hey Jeemak, without being in a position to watch the game, I'm assuming that you're being cynical here? Quite genuinely, for those that watched, did the new rule seem to have an effect on opening up the game for greater scoring as it was intended or is it looking like another crash and burn from Steve Hocking?

Sorry mate, yes, a little cynical! Like any rule you wait for it to become part of the season before you make a judgement, and with a higher vantage point for the camera or being at the game you may have a better appreciation for the angles being taken advantage of that weren't apparent today.

I don't think from what I saw today there were instances where the benefits outweighed the negatives, and I don't see how they will in the future......but will keep an open mind.

[choconmientay]

https://youtu.be/f76_4nzVhxs
Sorry if this has been posted some pages earlier. All credits to ALs Highlights

[kruder]

Based on this, Young is miles off it. Such a disappointing trajectory.

Its an interesting one, has he now spent too much time in the VFL? Hardwick was saying the other day the challenge with young players is that you dont want them to spend too much time at the lower level, it can do more harm than good.

Lewis doesn't look like he has made significant strides in his physical development since arriving by the looks of it.

[Eastdog]

Thanks Choc for posting and to AL Highlights. Had we been allowed to attend the praccy matches and if I had a day off work would have been a great opportunity for a drive to WO. I have driven myself by the WO a few times now.

[kruder]

i only saw a snippet of the second quarter, and the Hawks scored a few easy over the back goals were we poor defensively all game?

It's been a massive weakness for while its only early, I have my fingers crossed for some improvement defensively this year.

[Threedogs]

Anthony Scott just got the Dogs only rookie list spot

[The Underdog]

Anthony Scott just got the Dogs only rookie list spot

Excellent. A mid 20’s small midfield/ flanker with no discernible AFL level traits, who doesn’t really fill a hole on our list.
Just what we needed.

Don’t get me wrong, I hope he turns out to be awesome, but I sure as hell don’t see it.

[Dry Rot]

So did we all learn anything from today?

[jazzadogs]

Anthony Scott just got the Dogs only rookie list spot

I would have thought the way he was continually outpointed in defence did the opposite of earning him a spot, but it's a very Bevo decision to make. All the best to him.

[jazzadogs]

So did we all learn anything from today?

I really liked the look of the jumpers. The red collar really popped.

I am intrigued to see how adding Naughton in to the forward mix will affect the English/Martin setup. It worked well today, but we can't have major periods of matches with Bruce, Naughton and English all forward...surely?

[josie]

I have always had faith in Schache. Watching the way he played in the second game was very satisfying. I'd like to see him slot into our forward line and shunt Bruce down to the backline. Lord knows we need another physical competitive tall down there. Naughton and Marra can be the high flying contested markers. Schache can be your more traditional leading full forward who KNOWS HOW TO CONVERT!!! Schache is actually good at bringing the ball to ground and providing crumbs in a contested situation too. (is 'providing crumbs' one of the best cliches in footy?)

Agree 100%. Beautiful kick and smart player. It was his kicks to others in F50 as well as his lovely goals that were promising.

[soupman]

Anthony Scott just got the Dogs only rookie list spot

Jesus we are idiots.

I have nothing against Scott, although he was hardly impressive, but I do not understand how we stubbornly refuse to address glaring deficiencies on our list in favour of stockpiling the exact same medium impact player we already have heaps of.

There is so much we could've done with that list spot, this is surely the least inspiring option. Can't wait for us to persist with him for 7 mediocre games this season only to completely forget he is even on the list in 2022, then inexplicably give him another season.

*Sorry for being negative but todays game did very little to allay my concerns with our side and this is the not so great icing on that shitty cake.

[jeemak]

Its an interesting one, has he now spent too much time in the VFL? Hardwick was saying the other day the challenge with young players is that you dont want them to spend too much time at the lower level, it can do more harm than good.

Lewis doesn't look like he has made significant strides in his physical development since arriving by the looks of it.

He's not imposing in any way as a defender, needs it on his own terms to be effective. I was looking at the second game with less attention than at times with the first, but Young didn't look like a guy who's been in the system five years and put in solid preseason after solid preseason to build himself up.

Our talls in Bruce, Schache and English all looked like they'd taken on a message to improve their bodies, Gardner looked lean and fit like he has always (possibly a bit bigger) but Young hasn't seemed to change his body.

I'm prepared to stay the course with him, but only for a little while longer.

[divvydan]

Watched around 3/4 of both the main game and the reserves. Honestly, with the exception of a short patch in the first quarter, I didn't really see much that got me excited in the main game. A lot of the same sort of stuff we've seen over the past few years, missed chances, poor disposal, conceding relatively easy goals down back etc. Stef Martin was useful enough in the ruck but McEvoy and Ceglar are hardly one of the better ruck combinations in the league.

The reserves game went the way it should've. We were by far the more experienced team out there and it showed. Not sure if Cordy has had an interrupted preseason but it was interesting to see Gardiner preferred over him today, don't really think either of them showed enough to give me any confidence, likewise with Young.

Maybe I'm being too negative overall but it really looked like nothing had changed, maybe the only exception being a step up taken by Riley West compared to last year but it was the same mistakes, the same areas of the ground letting us down.

[Smads57]

I note Scott’s elevation - did this mean that Preston, McPherson or Raak didn’t play in the seconds game (as I haven’t read anything about their performances)

[Vred]

Watched both games very closely, re-watched them again tonight at work, I had to remind myself it was a practice game and the score doesn't matter.

Pros:
1. We'll get two good years out of Stef M if his body holds up, it was so good to see a dominant ruckman palming it down to our midfield. Martin/English combo is going to work out well.
2. McNeil is a future brownlow meadlist
3. Bruce looking much better, leaping, big goal from outside 50, automatic improvement on last year already
4. Dunkley / Libba are clearly our two best mids from yesterdays game, Lippa has improved his tackling but I still feel his well down our pecking order.
5. Jong/Hunter/McNeil roating wing feels really good, Jong's big body and going hard at the ball was excellent
6. West, huge improvement, should of gotten games last year, MUST get games this year.
7. Bailey Dale in for another 'on' year compared to last year, pressure is back up, as is his goal kicking.
8. Cavarra, Weightman, Schache, Richards, Duraye, Buku all could play seniors right now.
9. Bendeno has something there, gonna be good long term investment
10. JUH will dominate eventually, still raw, but he will live upto his hype.
11. Ryan Gardner still improving, might be a AFL player in him yet
12. West / Vanders / (Cavarra / Weightman) Might be the small pressure forward players we need.

Cons:
1. Bont was playing at 10% efficiency, uncharacteristically terrible, turn overs resulting in immediate Hawks goals. His lost the hair and from yesterday's game, some ability
2. We could get rid of JJ and no one would notice, his spot cannot be carried anymore, and honestly I'd prefer Richards now in the half-back line as a line-breaking gut runner over JJ.
3. Lots of problems from last year still exist, including the 'turn over in our forward half resulting in very quick 'out the back' goals for whoever we're playing.
4. Defense is REALLY lacking talls, still, no idea what we're holding out for but the fact we signed Scott Anthony has me completely baffled.
5. We need to turn one of our defenders into a lockdown player now or players like Hawkins and Dixon are gonna expose us badly this season.
6. Accuracy on set shots is still in the shitter
7. New rule sucks
8. Bailey Smith also played like crap, not even sighted for half the game. Not sure if his recent breakup is getting to him but he must play better.

I'm interested to see what our round 1 team makeup looks like, we didn't have Macrae, Naughton or Treloar in the firsts team, and understandable why. Hopefully we have some tricks up our sleeves to fill some of our holes at the moment but some of our key players really, REALLY need to pick it up if they think we're gonna go into 2021 playing like that we'll get exposed early.

McNeil tho, great pick up, gonna be a gun.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I note Scott’s elevation - did this mean that Preston, McPherson or Raak didn’t play in the seconds game (as I haven’t read anything about their performances)

I am sure I heard Macpherson's name called early in the 2nd game. But I guess it means none of them will be on our list in any capacity this year, other than maybe with Footscray.

[SquirrelGrip]

I am intrigued to see how adding Naughton in to the forward mix will affect the English/Martin setup. It worked well today, but we can't have major periods of matches with Bruce, Naughton and English all forward...surely?

I’m more intrigued how Naughton and Marra will keep out of each other’s way in the air.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I am sure I heard Macpherson's name called early in the 2nd game. But I guess it means none of them will be on our list in any capacity this year, other than maybe with Footscray.

***According to the AFL article Corey Preston and Ewen Macpherson are still training with us, and could earn a spot if we decide to place Toby Mclean on the long-term injury list. Mentions have til the deadline of March 9 to decide on final list spots

[Axe Man]

***According to the AFL article Corey Preston and Ewen Macpherson are still training with us, and could earn a spot if we decide to place Toby Mclean on the long-term injury list. Mentions have til the deadline of March 9 to decide on final list spots

We could also wait until the mid season draft if we want to add another player. I think this is probably a smarter play as there are bound to be some underage gems that were overlooked last draft that pop up early this season. There was a record low number of players taken in the draft and with no footy played in Victoria the late bloomers didn't have a chance to shine in 2020.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

We could also wait until the mid season draft if we want to add another player. I think this is probably a smarter play as there are bound to be some underage gems that were overlooked last draft that pop up early this season. There was a record low number of players taken in the draft and with no footy played in Victoria the late bloomers didn't have a chance to shine in 2020.

I suspect that will be the prudent way to go. Presumably if MacPherson, Preston or Raak show good signs we could also possibly sign them via the mid-season draft too.

[Mofra]

I would have thought the way he was continually outpointed in defence did the opposite of earning him a spot, but it's a very Bevo decision to make. All the best to him.
Someone put the VFL numbers up elsewhere and he played 4% of the 2019 season in defence.

He's a mid/forward. Like McNeil, Bedendo, West, Weightman, McLean, Bont, Cavarra...

[Bulldog4life]

I note Scott’s elevation - did this mean that Preston, McPherson or Raak didn’t play in the seconds game (as I haven’t read anything about their performances)

I didn't hear their names called but it doesn't mean they didn't play. The one that impressed me most was young Kellet. Plays similar to his old man. I liked his style.

[Happy Days]

Macpherson definitely played in the twos game. Hard to miss that haircut.

[Mantis]

I’m more intrigued how Naughton and Marra will keep out of each other’s way in the air.

By sticking Naughton up the other end of the ground.

Naughton could kick 60-80 goals this year, but in the long run I think he will be of more value in defence given the issues we have both in defence and defending on the rebound.

[Scraggers]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPZ6fU0HJAc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Michael

Whilst the jump was impressive (and it hurt the Hawk :cool:), the most impressive thing was JUH landing on his feet, and his second and third effort to move the ball.

[choconmientay]

Was looking for the stream replay. Nothing on the official website.
But found on Youtube.
Q1-

https://youtu.be/KUtLA0vT6-k

[choconmientay]

This is Q2 -

https://youtu.be/ox4Y0OrcbHo

[choconmientay]

And Q3 -

https://youtu.be/vCgzavBIl9M

[choconmientay]

And Q4 -

https://youtu.be/uBo_ScDdVIU

All credits to Aussie Yowie.

[bornadog]

Thanks for posting Choco

[bornadog]

Tickets on sale for Dogs’ AAMI Series match (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/868202/tickets-on-sale-for-dogs-aami-series-match)

Tickets for the Western Bulldogs’ 2021 AAMI Community Series match against Melbourne will go on sale on Monday 1 March, as announced by the AFL today.


Bulldog members and AFL members will receive priority access to ticket sales from 12pm on Monday, while the general public will be able to purchase from 3pm.


Members will receive free entry to these games, however will still be required to redeem a ticket via ticketmaster.com.au for entry as part of the venue’s COVID-safe plan.


For the general public, tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for concession.


Children aged under 15 are free, but will still require a ticket to enter the venue.


The match itself will be held on Monday, 8 March at Marvel Stadium, with the first bounce at 3.10pm AEDT.

[GVGjr]

I've had another look at our practice game against the Hawks

English looked good up forward but I can't see us sticking to that set-up. I also noticed that he is still poor when floating into the back line. Given his size we should expect him to be more of disruptive influence

McNeil looked good and added a bit of run but there is just a bit to do with improving his kicking

Lipinski put in a solid performance but could struggle to hold his spot when Macrae and Treloar return.
I thought Dunkley and West performed well and it was nice to see Jong on the ground. Smith is just getting better and could be in for a huge season. Bruce played vastly closer to expectations than he did last year and it will be interesting to see how he combines with Naughton up forward

Interestingly is that Easton Wood believes we are an experienced side now.
That 'inexperienced' excuse might have run it's course

I still like our chances for this season

[Bulldog4life]

Although Brce had only 2 shots at goal both were straight. One a fair way out. Some of his kicks for goal last year were atrocious. It was a strong part of his game when at the Saints. Being fitter will help his game all round.