WB Game Day V Port Adelaide R9 2021

[Eastdog]

Margin:
First goal:
Best on ground:

[Eastdog]

Bump

[bornadog]

I think we can we win this.

[EasternWest]

I think we can we win this.

You're the most faithful guy I know.

You should just ctrl C + ctrl V that in every game day thread :).

[bornadog]

You're the most faithful guy I know.

You should just ctrl C + ctrl V that in every game day thread :).

More than faith, I believe in the boys.

PS: I do use ctrl V :D every time :D

[Vred]

Dogs by 7 in a nailbiter
First Goal: Weightman
Best on ground: Bont

[bulldogtragic]

I think the last two weeks have given the boys some lessons, and hopefully the coach too.

Dogs: 32 point winners
FG: Weightman
BOG: Weightman 5 Goals in a breakout game

Yes, we need a natural forward with English, Williams and possibly Young in.

[boydogs]

The cavalry might arrive in defense this week to stop us leaking goals

WB by 7
First goal Naughton
BOG Macrae

[Bulldog Joe]

I think we can we win this.

I'm with you.

Certainly have more confidence around this than the Carlton game.

We have had some pretty good results against Port and were a bit unlucky to lose there last year.

[bornadog]

Dogs by 9

First Goal: Naughton

BOG: The Bont

[Mantis]

The cavalry might arrive in defense this week to stop us leaking goals



It's an interesting point, but in terms of goal % per I50 we have 2 games which stand out in terms of our worst performances, Sunday's game vs Carlton and also rd2 vs WC when we gave up a goal on about 30% of our opponents I50's... for the rest of the games we sit between 15-21%. Even against Richmond it was only 20% which is very good.. it was just the sheer number of I50's that hurt, as well as a key forward we couldn't contain.

Some would say that the defensive set-up in terms of personnel was as strong as it might get against WC, so even taking into account their extremely talented forward-line there's many factors that go to determining how our defensive group performs.

But agree we need some re-enforcements/ different personnel in that area of the ground.

[Ghost Dog]

Dogs by 20

First Goal: Naughton

BOG: Marcus

[Eastdog]

Margin: Dogs by 2 points in a thriller
First goal: Hunter
Best on ground: Bontempelli

[FrediKanoute]

Margin: Port by 11
First Goal: Dixon
BOG: Daniels

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Dogs by 21 points
1st Goal Bruce
BOG Keith

[Axe Man]

Margin: Port by 11
First Goal: Dixon
BOG: Daniels

BAD is going to love that.

[Grantysghost]

Margin : Dogs by 1
BOG : Macrae
FG : McNeil (even im over this shtick, but this is the week).

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Dogs by 11 points.
FG Macrae
BOG C. Daniel.

[1eyedog]

BAD is going to love that.

Is Fredi JB?

Port by 17 points
FG Juice
BOG Macca

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Port by 28
FG Naughton
BOG Libba

I think we'll do OK in parts but Port are a different beast at home and especially in night games, for whatever reason. I think it's harder to win here than it is v Eagles in WA.

[1eyedog]

Dogs by 21 points
1st Goal Bruce
BOG Keith

Another one for BAD ;)

[bornadog]

BAD is going to love that.


Another one for BAD ;)

https://media4.giphy.com/media/Fisq04i6G8fmTFG8EK/giphy.gif

[Happy Days]

3 day shadowban for every Keith, Daniels and Johansen from this point forward IMHO

[EasternWest]

3 day shadowban for every Keith, Daniels and Johansen from this point forward IMHO

Testify.

Speaking of testify and unrelated to anything, I see Rage Against the Machine is trending on Twitter because they've said something about supporting Palestine (now this isn't an invite to get political) but it's hilarious how many people are upset because RATM are suddenly "woke" and should "stay in their lane".

It's a laugh I tell ya.

[hujsh]

Testify.

Speaking of testify and unrelated to anything, I see Rage Against the Machine is trending on Twitter because they've said something about supporting Palestine (now this isn't an invite to get political) but it's hilarious how many people are upset because RATM are suddenly "woke" and should "stay in their lane".

It's a laugh I tell ya.


It happens so consistently with the same band with a pretty famous song that's very clear about their stances but there's always new people shocked each time

[EasternWest]

It happens so consistently with the same band with a pretty famous song that's very clear about their stances but there's always new people shocked each time

I used to like them before they got all political.

Did they think the machine was a microwave?

Anyway, back to Roarke Smith.

[Jeanette54]

As always, just happy with a win; in that case the margin is irrelevant.

First goal, don't care as long as he wears RWB

BOG: Raffle it between the 'Doggies, hopefully one of our forwards gets enough opportunities to qualify.

[Bulldog4life]

Dogs by 21 points.
FG Weightman
BOG Bont

[ratsmac]

Dogs by 15
First goal - JJ
BOG - Macrae

[Bulldog Revolution]

Dogs by 28
First goal Bruce
BOG - Bailey Smith

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Dogs by 5, points
BOG Macrae
First goal Scott

[bornadog]

Look who is over there to support the boys

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1akAxPVgAcqZXz?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

Bailey Smith 50 Games

[Grantysghost]

Crozier the sub.

[SquirrelGrip]

Look who is over there to support the boys

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1akAxPVgAcqZXz?format=jpg&name=medium

That’ll keep Ads in a good mood and a a big game!

[Dry Rot]

Need a big game from Adz tonight.

Not confident. Every time I organise a nice meal to listen to the game with, we lose.

I am having a nice meal tonight....

[bornadog]

Need a big game from Adz tonight.

Not confident. Every time I organise a nice meal to listen to the game with, we lose.

I am having a nice meal tonight....

Not watching DR?

[EasternWest]

Look who is over there to support the boys

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1akAxPVgAcqZXz?format=jpg&name=medium

Questionable character and commitment.

[bornadog]

Questionable character and commitment.

I miss him

[Happy Days]

I made plans tonight before the rolling fixture came out so if no one could post anything about the game so I can avoid spoilers I’d really appreciate it.

[chef]

I made plans tonight before the rolling fixture came out so if no one could post anything about the game so I can avoid spoilers I’d really appreciate it.

We win. Sorry.

[Happy Days]

We win. Sorry.

Omg wtf

[chef]

Well im stuck in ER in Bendigo waiting for my son to get his lip stitched.

But the Dogs are on the TV here, so yay i guess.

[Happy Days]

Well im stuck in ER in Bendigo waiting for my son to get his lip stitched.

But the Dogs are on the TV here, so yay i guess.

Damn hope he’s okay.

[jeemak]

Need a big game from Adz tonight.

Not confident. Every time I organise a nice meal to listen to the game with, we lose.

I am having a nice meal tonight....

Well for the good of the team get a 21 piece bucket and eat every last bit of chicken please.

[Dry Rot]

Not watching DR?

Living in Sydney, I have the delight of the Tigers vs Giants game on TV.

Will be using internet radio calls.

[Dry Rot]

Well for the good of the team get a 21 piece bucket and eat every last bit of chicken please.

Too late. I am having a lovely mushroom soup first up, and a good Clare riesling and a cheap WA lobster for mains.

[chef]

Damn hope he’s okay.

Yeah just a couple of stitches from a stray elbow at footy.

Waiting forever though.......

[Grantysghost]

Caption competition

https://i.postimg.cc/7PJw2hvW/20210515-193439.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eastdog]

Well im stuck in ER in Bendigo waiting for my son to get his lip stitched.

But the Dogs are on the TV here, so yay i guess.

Hope he is ok chef.

[Eastdog]

Cmon Dogs!

[Dry Rot]

Looking forward to Weightman tonight.

[bulldogtragic]

Yeah just a couple of stitches from a stray elbow at footy.

Waiting forever though.......

The rising sun hotel is about 300m away... ‘ring dad when they call your name’.

[jeemak]

That was such an arsey kick out of defence that landed in their laps.

[chef]

The rising sun hotel is about 300m away... ‘ring dad when they call your name’.

Haha, ive got a pissed off 17 year who should be at a party. That wont cut it.

[Grantysghost]

Need to defend the corridor on the rebound 50

[jeemak]

Shit defending from Duryea to get faked into going goal side then. Should have let Fantasia take the space behind rather than following him because it was always clear the lead up to the kicker for a shot on goal would result.

[comrade]

Mids are on top. So good to have Bailey Williams back.

[DOG GOD]

We are moving the ball well, but just need to be a little quicker. Their transition is impressive early. Gotta make most of these inside 50’s count.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Port want the corridor. Hope we’re prepared for it.

[Eastdog]

Margin: Dogs by 2 points in a thriller
First goal: Hunter
Best on ground: Bontempelli

I forgot to change my first goal oh well :)

[jeemak]

Good stuff Brucey.

Just need to be mindful of not crowding the contest and leaving Port numbers on the first possession out because they'll burn us on transition if we do.

[Eastdog]

Brucey!

[kruder]

The Bont looking like he has gone to another level atm, he looks to be as free in his action as anytime in his career.

[EasternWest]

Luke Darcy cements his place in the pantheon of modern day commentary by calling Weightman "Roarke Smith".

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Great mark Cody.

[Eastdog]

Treloar been good.

[Grantysghost]

Mids well on top great start.

[Eastdog]

Well done Rorake.

[bulldogtragic]

Roarke!

[Topdog]

Loved that tackle by Zordy

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Honestly Cordy you should know you are the last player we want kicking inside 50.

[jeemak]

What made Cordy think he was the best option to kick into fifty then when Daniel was free?

Idiocy.

[Eastdog]

Good start!

[Grantysghost]

Second goal he's getting closer!

[jeemak]

Good to see our smalls having an impact. Weightman with a couple of solid marks that should give him confidence and McNeil in defence and forward with very good contributions.

[comrade]

Good boy. Great start from Weightman.

[Topdog]

Very good start, happy with the level of play.
Nice pickup and finish there by McNeil

[DOG GOD]

On top in general play. Dale has been awesome.

[bulldogtragic]

Weightman looks a smart footballer. And skilled.

[Topdog]

Geez gotta kick those

[bulldogtragic]

Not good enough

[Eastdog]

Very impressed with how McNeil has gone this year.

[kruder]

Loved Bailey Smith's start, that little bit of composure when he delayed that handball release in the back half was something we haven't seen from him.

[Eastdog]

Cody! Great goal!

[jeemak]

Oooh Yeah Cody!

Are people starting to get onboard yet?

[Grantysghost]

Kysiah who?

[Topdog]

Great kick Weightman

[DOG GOD]

Weightman has started very well. Like our attack on the ball.

[Grantysghost]

Bailey Smith is rolling back the very short clock.

[EasternWest]

Looking good. Small forwards up and about.

Early days so I don't want to get carried away but we might be the greatest side ever put on the field.

[Topdog]

All bloody over them, great intensity.
Lol shocking kick naughty

[Grantysghost]

Looking good. Small forwards up and about.

Early days so I don't want to get carried away but we might be the greatest side ever put on the field.


I'm loading up on the flag at Sportsbet as we speak.

[bulldogtragic]

Tell Naughton not to kick that. He misses, this time everything.

[comrade]

Naughton is the only forward in the league who can’t snap.

[Topdog]

Cody on fire

[comrade]

Kozzy who?

[1eyedog]

Weightman looks ready. Fully primed.

[Eastdog]

2 goals for Cody!

[jeemak]

Cody Weightman!!!!

Keep going for your marks lad.

[bulldogtragic]

I think the last two weeks have given the boys some lessons, and hopefully the coach too.

Dogs: 32 point winners
FG: Weightman
BOG: Weightman 5 Goals in a breakout game

Yes, we need a natural forward with English, Williams and possibly Young in.

3 more to go. At least.

[DOG GOD]

Geez we could’ve easily been 40 points up. We are using a lot of petrol tickets. Just gotta keep that pressure on.

[Grantysghost]

Cody my word. Re-sign him, what's his contract status, is there a list I can check..breath.

[The Pie Man]

Kozzie who?

[jazzadogs]

Keep flying Cody

[Topdog]

Best quarter we've played this season for me

[jeemak]

Excellent stuff lads.

Great spread from defence and good use and finish forward.

JJ looking good.

[comrade]

JJ has been great.

[GVGjr]

We've brought the intensity haven't we and we've done a great job with the match-ups.
Fast start by the Dogs

[comrade]

Too easy there.

[DOG GOD]

That was weak on the boundary. Should’ve killed it over the line. Can’t allow easy goals like that. Coming up to red time. Now let’s see...

[KT31]

We've brought the intensity haven't we and we've done a great job with the match-ups.
Fast start by the Dogs

Except for the missed Ji tackle, that just cost us a goal.

[Topdog]

Is that the achilles for wood

[KT31]

Wood hamstring??

[KT31]

Wow Bont.

[comrade]

Oh my gosh. Now down to Bont.

[EasternWest]

Wait Bont, that's illegal.

[Topdog]

Bont you star!!!

[jeemak]

that is just so good.

[Eastdog]

Gotta love Libba. He is a gun!

[Grantysghost]

I don't like the look of that conference on bench. Fingers crossed for Easton.

[Dry Rot]

Bont > Bradman

[Topdog]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant quarter.

[Dry Rot]

Jesus, the Adelaide radio guys are pretty biased.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Great quarter. Keep it going dogs.

[Stefcep]

Gotta love Libba. He is a gun!

Cleanest inside hands in the game.

[EasternWest]

Jonas is a fine player but someone needs to have a word to him about his deep blue something haircut.

[Dry Rot]

How is the much maligned Rourke Smith going?

[The Underdog]

Goddamn, when they play like that it’s just delightful.
The hands in close are unbelievable.

[The Pie Man]

Libba for that goal just said Nup I’m winning this.

Had so much to do once Macrae found him though, one of our better goals

[bulldogtragic]

As great as that was, two posters and two on the full. Keep this effort up and take better care at goal, and this could be us telling the comp to come chase us.

[whythelongface]

Fabulous. It could have been 3 or 4 more as well. Expect Port to come back but amazing start.

[Grantysghost]

Jonas is a fine player but someone needs to have a word to him about his deep blue something haircut.

It's the deep south farmer wants a wife look.

[The Underdog]

How is the much maligned Rourke Smith going?

Saved a goal with a smother. Quiet but has played his part

[whythelongface]

How is the much maligned Rourke Smith going?

Going pretty well. Great smother and a couple of touches

[divvydan]

That's about as well as we can play. Port will come at some stage, we'll need to be strong when they do, especially now with Wood subbed or about to be.

[jeemak]

Jonas is a fine player but someone needs to have a word to him about his deep blue something haircut.

He reminds me of the kid with the bowl cut at school who was bigger than everyone else and got unreasonably angry at things and threw hammer fists.

[ratsmac]

Bont and libba in boss mode

[bornadog]

4 quarter effort boys.

Sensational start, lucky Crozier is the sub, as like for like with Wood

[jeemak]

Yeah I don't like Wood being out, but given Crozier is the sub it's manageable this week.

[GVGjr]

Fabulous. It could have been 3 or 4 more as well. Expect Port to come back but amazing start.

I wonder what moves Hinkley will make for the 2nd quarter? He will have to throw a few names around.

[ratsmac]

He reminds me of the kid with the bowl cut at school who was bigger than everyone else and got unreasonably angry at things and threw hammer fists.

Hahaha how bad is that haircut

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Weightman has taken his chances thus far. Whilst he doesn't fit the typical mould of a small forward, he definitely adds an X factor. Good finisher too.
Libba has been enormously influential in the guts. Bont has been inspiring. Dale has elevated his game.
Excellent start, we need to maintain the rage.

[DOG GOD]

Libba, Bont, macrae and Treloar outstanding. McNeil, scott and Roarke playing their roles, and Daniel/Dale outstanding. Gotta keep the pressure and make the most of any opportunity. Weightman adding something. Just can’t allow easy access through the guts to them.

[Grantysghost]

We've become a great kicking side.

[bornadog]

Lippa and Hannan 3 disposals between them

[Testekill]

Roarke has been working hard out there so far, saved a certain goal and has already recorded 5 tackles.

[ratsmac]

Great start but have to keep the energy going. Need to put this game out of reach this quarter

[Mofra]

Love Weightman.
Only Bont could have kicked that last goal

[comrade]

We've become a great kicking side.

Dale, Williams and Daniel off half back is kicking porn.

[ratsmac]

Shit turnover by Dale. But staying aggressive

[Stefcep]

Push in the back WTF?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Push in the back WTF?

Yeah that was rubbish.

[comrade]

Just can’t handle any pressure inside 50.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Port were always going to respond. We need to now step up a notch too.

[Mofra]

We're now covering the corridor so they're using the flanks better

[DOG GOD]

They were always going to come out. Now let’s see us respond.

[jeemak]

That in the back against Libba was bullshit.

[1eyedog]

It's funny a month ago that was Boak holding the ball.

[Topdog]

That's 2 very aggressive kicks that Dale has misjudged by about 1m. Costly to give up the goal

[comrade]

Well that big lead was fun while it lasted.

[Grantysghost]

Port were always going to respond. We need to now step up a notch too.

Need to keep our compusure when we have it as they've matched our intensity.
If we can get hands on it crikey.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

The positioning on Ports side of the centre bounce is killing us right now. They're winning easy clearances there.

[ratsmac]

What the hell just happened? Cmon dogs

[Eastdog]

Cmon Dogs lets pick it up again.

[DOG GOD]

Need to get one back now. 3 in 3 mins not a good sign.

[GVGjr]

3 in a row against us, we are being challenged early in the quarter

[jeemak]

Crozier sucked to the contest and left his man out.

[1eyedog]

Got a sniff now

[comrade]

27 possessions, 3 goals. Not good enough.

[Eastdog]

4 quarters Dogs!

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Well it was fun for a quarter.

[jeemak]

Seriously did Crozier actually believe Motlop was going inboard then? I mean seriously?

[Eastdog]

Need another 3 repeats of the 1st.

[Grantysghost]

That's insane. Is there a 10 goal breeze?

[DOG GOD]

Got that feeling we will see them kicking 12.2

[bulldogtragic]

Crozier....

[1eyedog]

Geez they don't miss do they.

[Grantysghost]

Seriously did Crozier actually believe Motlop was going inboard then? I mean seriously?

Tough to come on as the sub, but that was literally sub standard..
I'll see myself out.

[ratsmac]

What the effin *!*!*!*!

[comrade]

Our defence sucks.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

This is pathetic pressure. And then we can’t even get possession.

[ReLoad]

Wtf..........

[bulldogtragic]

Bailey Dale turns it over and the penalty is five to zip, so far.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Well I suppose Port allowed us to kick 5 in a row. It's only fair......
C'mon Dogs dig in.

[whythelongface]

Our defence sucks.

Starting from the middle

[Grantysghost]

This is the point I want to see something different to what happened against Richmond.

Composure, leadership, patience. Long way to go let's get it back to even.

[GVGjr]

Things have changed so quickly, Port are playing some awesome football at the moment. We need our leaders to stand up and get us back on equal terms

[Eastdog]

Maybe this is a strategy.

[comrade]

7 inside 50s for 5 goals is pathetic.

[bulldogtragic]

Three frees in a row. Good strategy to score.

[Eastdog]

The Bont! The Bont!

[comrade]

Another inside 50, another goal.

[ratsmac]

Well this just sucks

[DOG GOD]

This is very much reminding me of the Richmond game.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Umpiring concerns me. They are getting sucked into the crowd.

[comrade]

Never going to win a high pressure final shitting the bed like this.

[GVGjr]

Good game, we just need to keep the scoreboard ticking over and regroup for the 2nd half. The next 5 minutes are important for us.

[ratsmac]

We need to go with them. Richmond done this to us but hopefully we are better

[1eyedog]

Never going to win a high pressure final shitting the bed like this.

No. We've been a 6-8 team at best ever since the second half of the Suns game.

[jeemak]

Yes Bont.

Now the midfield needs to pull its finger out and get hands on the footy. Been pathetic this quarter, and exposed our defence terribly.

[DOG GOD]

Why do our players fall over so much ?

[Grantysghost]

Never going to win a high pressure final shitting the bed like this.

To be fair Port have been amazing, we just can't get hands on it.
When we do I'd like a little tempo.

[comrade]

McNeil’s inside 50 kicks have killed us twice this quarter. No pressure.

[KT31]

No forward press at all.

[comrade]

Brilliant kick Macrae.

[1eyedog]

Dale has butchered it all night. Chug chug.

[jeemak]

That's just great footy all round, started by Jacko as it so often is.

[Eastdog]

Important goal from JJ! Back in front by a point.

[comrade]

Leading at half time would be big.

[DOG GOD]

Good kick by Roarke and JJ finishes. Need to bring more pressure consistently.

[Stefcep]

Umpiring concerns me. They are getting sucked into the crowd.

Yes There was a high tackle by them before the high tackle.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Anything that remotely looks like a free to port is getting paid.

[Stefcep]

Important mot to concede in the last minute

[bulldogsthru&thru]

wtf is this umpiring!!!

[jeemak]

Umpires got hot on the whistle with a massive boner for Port Adelaide just then.

[Topdog]

Gee some bloody questionable calls to end the half.
Excellent half of footy for a neutral

[jeemak]

Well that was a really good effort to stop the rot in that quarter. Disappointing start from the midfield but at least they seemed to get things back to square a little.

[whythelongface]

Dale has butchered it all night. Chug chug.

Couple of poor turnovers trying to push the limit. Probably better off going for the conservative option.

[KT31]

Wood hamstring; still baffles me the contract we gave him.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Not a great quarter. A lot like against the tigers. But we’re in front so hopefully we can get control back.

[DOG GOD]

Umpires are jumping on anything against us.

[Testekill]

Umpiring is an absolute joke. If both players dived on it then it should be a ball up, it's not a free kick

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I thought we did well to arrest their momentum. Not easy over there.

[whythelongface]

Well that was a really good effort to stop the rot in that quarter. Disappointing start from the midfield but at least they seemed to get things back to square a little.

That’s the key. You know they are going to come back it is how we respond. Good effort 2nd half of the qtr

[Testekill]

Umpires got hot on the whistle with a massive boner for Port Adelaide just then.


Yeah I had no idea what the HTB against Bont was, there was no prior and then he was tackled around the ankles.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

We need our other mids besides Bont to step up.

[bulldogtragic]

Well that was a really good effort to stop the rot in that quarter. Disappointing start from the midfield but at least they seemed to get things back to square a little.

True. McNeil hits both of those easy targets and we should be a couple in front.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

McNeil’s inside 50 kicks have killed us twice this quarter. No pressure.

Yes two Golden opportunities to hit the score board and he missed easy hit ups. The up side he hadn’t been to bad. I recon we are in this right up to our eye balls. I’m still confident we will run over them

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Libba has been massive, when he goes a little quiet we look poor around the contest.

Really poor first half of that quarter but at least we responded and head into HT in front. We couldn't stop the rot v Richmond and in previous years so that was better to see.

[EasternWest]

Wood hamstring; still baffles me the contract we gave him.

Yes and no.

Injury concern of course, but he's been really good this year.

Port were always going to respond, so going into the half like this is not so bad.

Do we come out after the half awake?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I know the second quarter wasn't great. But it's not like Port are mugs, and previous iterations of Bulldogs teams in 17,18,19 and even 20, might've completely folded on the back of the momentum change. We stuck to our guns and did well to fought back to regain the lead.
Important to see Bont slot a critical goal from a spot that historically he's missed a fair bit from.
Loving Williams' inclusion (when are teams going to start picking his baulk?)
I'm struggling to see how Hannan adds anything right now. He need a big second half.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Two players that need a big second half are Hannan and Lipinski.

To this point there's almost little chance they play next week, such is their form since coming into the side and their first half.

[merantau]

I have watched a lot of football and the umpiring in this game has been very poor. Obvious free kicks missed and very iffy free kicks paid.
We obviously need to get back on top in the centre again and deliver more cleanly into the forward line.

[DOG GOD]

Against Richmond they came out after half time and kicked 3 in 3 mins. If that happens, it’s game over. We need to reset. We need to get on top in the centre clearance, and we CANNOT miss an set shots from 30-40 metres. They aren’t going to miss. We can’t either. Naughton needs to get a little more involved. JJ, Lippa and Hannan need to get more involved.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Libba has been massive, when he goes a little quiet we look poor around the contest.

Really poor first half of that quarter but at least we responded and head into HT in front. We couldn't stop the rot v Richmond and in previous years so that was better to see.

Agree on both. He is just irreplaceable. I really hope our recruiting team has in a folder somewhere a list of Libba's attributes, and are giving that to every scout out there... His clearance work is THE lynchpin to us dominating stoppages.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Against Richmond they came out after half time and kicked 3 in 3 mins. If that happens, it’s game over. We need to reset. We need to get on top in the centre clearance, and we CANNOT miss an set shots from 30-40 metres. They aren’t going to miss. We can’t either. Naughton needs to get a little more involved. JJ, Lippa and Hannan need to get more involved.

3rd Qtrs have not been our strength this year either..

[Grantysghost]

Yes and no.

Injury concern of course, but he's been really good this year.

Port were always going to respond, so going into the half like this is not so bad.

Do we come out after the half awake?

I thought we started with a plan to move the ball around by foot with patience in the back half and at worst break even if it was a forced long kick forward.
Then we were owning the stoppages.
Seemed to go away from that when the intensity lifted and went panic inside kicks and coughed it up.
Hope we come out after the half and go back to that style of game, it was a pleasure to watch.

[whythelongface]

Two players that need a big second half are Hannan and Lipinski.

To this point there's almost little chance they play next week, such is their form since coming into the side and their first half.

Agree. Has Hannan had a touch? Surely Wallis is a better option. Lippa has hardly been sighted. For a player who has shown potential he really has been disappointing

[kruder]

Bailey Williams is playing at an All Australian level, his composure is next level he makes us a much better side.

This is the perfect scenario to see where we are at massive second half to come.

[whythelongface]

3rd Qtrs have not been our strength this year either..

They certainly haven’t but last week our 3rd qtr changed the game. Let’s hope we come out firing.

[1eyedog]

I have watched a lot of football and the umpiring in this game has been very poor. Obvious free kicks missed and very iffy free kicks paid.
We obviously need to get back on top in the centre again and deliver more cleanly into the forward line.

Did you watch the Geelong v Saints game last night? It was worse than this.

[DOG GOD]

I know the second quarter wasn't great. But it's not like Port are mugs, and previous iterations of Bulldogs teams in 17,18,19 and even 20, might've completely folded on the back of the momentum change. We stuck to our guns and did well to fought back to regain the lead.
Important to see Bont slot a critical goal from a spot that historically he's missed a fair bit from.
Loving Williams' inclusion (when are teams going to start picking his baulk?)
I'm struggling to see how Hannan adds anything right now. He need a big second half.

When you talk about “bit” players, Hannan is that. I’m not sure what he actually offers. He doesn’t seem strong at the contest and just can’t find the ball. Is he playing as a defensive fwd ? Can’t see why West is not preferred. Certainly missing Hunter, but Roarke has done some nice things when he’s had the ball. The kick to JJ and that smother was great to see.

[ratsmac]

Great game of footy just spewin they got a run on. We can open this game up with the way port are playing. It was all or nothing that quarter and it paid off for them. If we hold our nerve we'll get them on the rebound

[SonofScray]

Lupinski is playing himself out of a spot at the moment. He lifted last week and ended up making a few valuable contributions, going to need it to come earlier than late in the last quarter this week.

On the balance of their best v our best, feel like we can get the job done. Not if the retain the economy with goals per I50 though, that was savage from Port.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Two players that need a big second half are Hannan and Lipinski.

To this point there's almost little chance they play next week, such is their form since coming into the side and their first half.

I’ll let West know he’s got one more game if he stays off social media

[Dry Rot]

So what do we need to change for the second half?

[comrade]

True. McNeil hits both of those easy targets and we should be a couple in front.

Plus the goals they got from taking it up the other end.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

We just need to get first use again. Libba was crucial to that.

[jeemak]

Lippa put in a couple of solid tackles which isn't his usual strength, just needs to get some footy and use it well.

Hannan to me looks like a guy who's starting a long way back and is being carried from a fitness perspective. Some of his efforts remind of Bruce's last year. In the right spot, just got there a bit late though.