Intra Club Practice Match

[The Coon Dog]

Not sure of the time but there is an Intra Club practice match at the Whitten Oval on Saturday 12 February.

[Cyberdoggie]

What cause will they be marching for?

is it a union thing? :p




I'll be there to support my brothers!

[LostDoggy]

Thanks for the heads up Coon Dog - I'll keep my eye on the website for a time and I might just pop down! I did enjoy watching them train today!

[LostDoggy]

Thanks for the heads up Coon Dog - I'll keep my eye on the website for a time and I might just pop down! I did enjoy watching them train today!

As I enjoyed watching it with you Griff! :D

[LostDoggy]

If I remember to go i'll be there!

[AndrewP6]

What cause will they be marching for?

is it a union thing? :p




I'll be there to support my brothers!

Hahaha... this thread title is the early front runner for the "Accidental But Hilariously Funny Thread" award.

[ledge]

Considering who posted it, it has to be rare and a one off.

[LostDoggy]

I won't have it said that our boys won't march with heads up and shoulders straight. We will become the envy of the football world, no doubt about it!

[KT31]

Seen as though this is a practice March.
Does that mean all of us with birthdays in the real March can have a practice birthday ? :D

[LostDoggy]

Left! Left! Left, right, left!

Sutton approaching… EYES RIGHT!!

[BulldogBelle]

Will the Hyde Street Band be participating?

[LostDoggy]

Seen as though this is a practice March.
Does that mean all of us with birthdays in the real March can have a practice birthday ? :D

Oh, yes please!! I always seem to have little in the way of coherent recollection after my birthdays no matter how much I try and concentrate. With the Ides of March as my day of birth, I qualify for a practice run, surely. If not, let me down gently, don't be too brutus about it.

[LostDoggy]

As I enjoyed watching it with you Griff! :D

Same, same DaDruid! Thanks for the good company. BTW - I can't believe I didn't see the thread title - better get out my marching boots, etc., so that I can join in! :D

[Dancin' Douggy]

Any reports from the match?

[The Coon Dog]

Any reports from the match?

Hold your horses DD, it's not on until next week.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Hold your horses DD, it's not on until next week.

Gee I am getting edgy.
Can't wait to get stuck into the season.
Coon Dog, could you do me a kindness and just post a report about ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!

[Templeton31]

You're not the only one DD! I spent all last night refreshing WOOF wondering why noone had done a report on the Practice March ;). Was getting very frustrated till I double checked the date of the match.....:D

[ledge]

Do we have a time of this event yet?

[Sockeye Salmon]

Gee I am getting edgy.
Can't wait to get stuck into the season.
Coon Dog, could you do me a kindness and just post a report about ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!

DD, I have a video of a Brisbane match in 2005. Would you like me to watch it again and give you a write-up?

[comrade]

DD, I have a video of a Brisbane match in 2005. Would you like me to watch it again and give you a write-up?

Yeah, do it. That'd be fun to read actually.

[LostDoggy]

Yeah, do it. That'd be fun to read actually.

X 2! Do it SS!

[comrade]

X 2! Do it SS!

It could be a regular feature on WOOF where a poster reviews a game from the early 2000s. How fun to reminisce about future superstars such as Trent Bartlett and Adam Morgan! Boy, that Street was a steal and to think we ONLY had to give up a top 20 pick....

[Dancin' Douggy]

DD, I have a video of a Brisbane match in 2005. Would you like me to watch it again and give you a write-up?

That might just get me through.
Also anything about Z.Skinner at all might help calm me down

[LostDoggy]

That might just get me through.
Also anything about Z.Skinner at all might help calm me down

Zeph's favourite food is bush turkey, hope that had a calming effect. :):)

[Dancin' Douggy]

serenity now...........

[Mantis]

The march starts at about 9.15 this coming Saturday (12/2).

[LostDoggy]

Hoping everyone posts pics following the match

[Raw Toast]

The march starts at about 9.15 this coming Saturday (12/2).

Thanks, now just have to see how much of the rest of the day can be re-organised!

[Maddog37]

Thinking of coming down for a look with the kids from sunny Ballarat. They love a good March!

Can we park at the ground or is there somewhere nearby we should park?

Thanks all.

[The Coon Dog]

Thinking of coming down for a look with the kids from sunny Ballarat. They love a good March!

Can we park at the ground or is there somewhere nearby we should park?

Thanks all.

Might be tough to park at the ground, unless you get there real early, but there are plenty of nearby streets you can park in.

[Maddog37]

Thanks TCD.

[LostDoggy]

The march starts at about 9.15 this coming Saturday (12/2).

Jesus! 9.15!

[G-Mo77]

9.15 is a bit rough. I would love to come down and have a peek but I'd have to get up at 7 after a shift at work on Friday night. Don't think I'll do it.

[LostDoggy]

I guess they are doing it before the hot weather comes out, Saturday may be hot? Then again its Melbourne, who knows.

I will make it down..see if the body clock likes am 8.30am wakeup

[LostDoggy]

How long will the game go for? Thinking of heading down. Will it be 4 quarters of 20 minutes?

[divvydan]

Forecast:

Saturday 12 February

Summary
Min 17
Max 21
Morning drizzle.

Metropolitan area
Cloudy with areas of rain, tending to drizzle during the morning and clearing during the afternoon to mostly sunny. Winds southerly averaging up to 30 km/h.

I suspect the match itself will either be 4 x 15min or 4 x 20min, with somewhere between 15-20 on each team depending on fitness and if there are extras brought in from Willi/Western Jets/etc.

[LostDoggy]

The Hobsons Bay Leader says "the match is expected to start at 10am but is subject to change by the club". Can I safely assume the 9.15 time Mantis posted is more reliable?

[Doc26]

I guess they are doing it before the hot weather comes out, Saturday may be hot? Then again its Melbourne, who knows.



Spot on. Hopefully the conditions wont be any worse than the drenching from the cyclone that came through Casey Fields in the second half of the our practice match a couple of years back and then last year getting a dose of sunburn after sitting in the Whitten Stand in last year's 'similar' match.

[The Coon Dog]

The Hobsons Bay Leader says "the match is expected to start at 10am but is subject to change by the club". Can I safely assume the 9.15 time Mantis posted is more reliable?

Take it as read geekglue, anything posted by Mantis is reliable.

[Mantis]

Intra Club details (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/season2011/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/107492/default.aspx)

Mentions on the website that it will kick off at about 9am.

[G-Mo77]

Intra Club details (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/season2011/westernbulldogsnewsfeatures/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/107492/default.aspx)

Mentions on the website that it will kick off at about 9am.

I love the picture. :D

http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_bulldogs/Intra_Club246a.jpg

[Mofra]

Improved it for you G-Mo (forgive my MS Paint skills):

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6824/grantbunny.jpg

[LostDoggy]

Improved it for you G-Mo (forgive my MS Paint skills):

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6824/grantbunny.jpg

Wait, what did you do? I don't see the difference, no, wait.. nope.

[The Coon Dog]

Improved it for you G-Mo (forgive my MS Paint skills):

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6824/grantbunny.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/TheCoonDog/Other%20stuff/Untitled-2-2.jpg

[Maddog37]

Could he now be called Thumper?

Gee he is a many of many names. Spock, Merlin, avatar, spindleshanks.....:D

[mjp]

Take it as read geekglue, anything posted by Mantis is reliable.

...except of course when he is disagreeing with me!:rolleyes:

[LostDoggy]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/TheCoonDog/Other%20stuff/Untitled-2-2.jpg

Ah Coon Dog, you nailed it again! Perhaps you need to add a bit of bling, from memory of the vid, they were sparkly?

[Ghost Dog]

so funny - ex-cer-lent CD

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Love comrade's worm (in a clean way)

[Ovatheboarder]

Bump.

Look forward to the reports and hopefully some photos.
Interested to see if those that have been talked up during the summer can transfer it to the games.

[LostDoggy]

I'll see you all tomorrow. You will be able to recognise me. I'll be the one wearing bunny ears, my Wong Club tee, and eski lid under one arm.

[Desipura]

Playboy could be his nickname

[GVGjr]

The rough draft for the teams today are

Blue
Veszpremi
Hall
Libertore
Hahn
Panos
Skinner
Hill
Wallis
Hudson
Boyd
Moles
Griffen
Wood
Cordy
Morris
Schofield
Mulligan
Gilbee

White

Howard
Markovic
Addison
Stack
Williams
Murphy
Sherman
Cross
Minson
Giansiracusa
Ward
Pickens
Higgins
Roughead
Grant
Djerrkura
Jones
Hooper

Bench
Johnannisen Dahlhaus THill Prato Tutt

Players will move between teams.

[LostDoggy]

I'm about to leave now. What time will it start about? And how long will it go for?

[The Coon Dog]

Those not playing are Lake, Cooney, Reid, Murphy, Hargrave & Barlow.

In first qtr those prominent were Wallis, Higgins, Moles, Cross & Schofield.

Goals to Hall 2, Libba, Griffen, Gia, Higgins & Roughy.

Very scrappy, lots of skill errors & turnovers.

[The Coon Dog]

Half time. A bit better that qtr.

Better players that qtr were Gia, Djerrkura, Hall, Wallis, Griffen & Hahn.

Goalkickers: Gia 3, Hall 2, Libba, Panis, Skinner, Picko, Higgins, Roughy & Djerrkura.

Just on Wallis, he works so hard to get to the right spot, just a natural knowing where to go to get the ball.

[aker39]

Thanks TCD.

Keep them coming.

[GVGjr]

Opening quarter was very free flowing but the rest of the game tightened up.
Last quarter had a number of jumper changes as they threw a few players around.

Skinner made a few skill errors through the game. Schofield has a nice burst of pace. Dalhaus did a bit.

I'll add a bit more later.

[Murphy'sLore]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. Looking forward to more later!

[Mofra]

Injuries:
- Ward copped a heavy knock but stood up and played out the game
- Wallis has come down with leather poisoning but is expected to recover

Some quick observations:

- Hudson looked sharp and moved very well
- Gilbee has dropped weight and moved much better than last year
- Hahn - dare I say it - looked very good (although as Chops mentioned, he was playing on Stack)
- Schofield is much more advanced than I would have thought, did well although had a 50m paid against him
- Dalhaus got a bit of the ball in the second half, could be a rookie bargain
- Jones & Grant were quiet
- Hall is sharp, too good for Markovic who uses the ball exceptionally well
- Tom Williams cut off attacks and got plenty of the ball - moved exceptionally well for a big guy
- I will need to find room for Wallis in my SC team
- Tom Hill could make the grade. Our future forwardline is far from settled if Hill develops
- Gia was probably BOG

[divvydan]

Thought it was Higgins who copped the knock in the back late in the first quarter, seemed to be in pain at the 1/4 time huddle but played on before leaving with Griff and Hall at 3/4 time.

[Mofra]

Thought it was Higgins who copped the knock in the back late in the first quarter, seemed to be in pain at the 1/4 time huddle but played on before leaving with Griff and Hall at 3/4 time.
You could well be right, it was difficult to tell players apart during the game with no numbers & the swapping of teams late in the game.

[Happy Days]

Just got home from the ground - will leave the analysis to the knowledgable and articulate posters, but a few quick thoughts;

- Got very limited viewing of the first quarter waiting for a coffee; was absolute anarchy at the coffee machine, took about 40 minutes to get the order.
- Wallis is a GUN. Was probably in the top two or three on the ground, and even more probably the best midfielder.
- Hill played a bit in the backline, looked good, allowed to be a bit more creative and used it okay.
- Howard's kick is overrated
- Skinner is great to watch; good set of hands and a phenominal leap - nothing we didn't already know. Was close to best on at the half, but faded right out of it.
- Gia really turned it on the last three quarters, was BOG.
- Hall gave Markovic a bath, looked really, really good. If Markovic plays round 1, we could be in trouble down back.
- Djerrkura showed a lot of ability, really willing to win the hard footy and a fair bit of toe. Kicked a really nice goal with a burst out of the middle, looked comfortably the best of the three recruits.
- Griff looked really good too, so much dash. Got a swag of footy through the middle, and was willing to run with it whenever possible. Made Cross look stupid at one point in the first (Crossy got him back in the 4th before promptly "cross-ing" up the kick)
- Wallis is a GUN.

If anyone has any questions I'll try to answer :)

[AndrewP6]

Just a side point... seeing a few pics on the FB site- I like those jumpers.

[LostDoggy]

Just got home from the ground - will leave the analysis to the knowledgable and articulate posters, but a few quick thoughts;

- Got very limited viewing of the first quarter waiting for a coffee; was absolute anarchy at the coffee machine, took about 40 minutes to get the order.
- Wallis is a GUN. Was probably in the top two or three on the ground, and even more probably the best midfielder.
- Hill played a bit in the backline, looked good, allowed to be a bit more creative and used it okay.
- Howard's kick is overrated
- Skinner is great to watch; good set of hands and a phenominal leap - nothing we didn't already know. Was close to best on at the half, but faded right out of it.
- Gia really turned it on the last three quarters, was BOG.
- Hall gave Markovic a bath, looked really, really good. If Markovic plays round 1, we could be in trouble down back.
- Djerrkura showed a lot of ability, really willing to win the hard footy and a fair bit of toe. Kicked a really nice goal with a burst out of the middle, looked comfortably the best of the three recruits.
- Griff looked really good too, so much dash. Got a swag of footy through the middle, and was willing to run with it whenever possible. Made Cross look stupid at one point in the first (Crossy got him back in the 4th before promptly "cross-ing" up the kick)
- Wallis is a GUN.

If anyone has any questions I'll try to answer :)

How much is a Latte?;)

[Ovatheboarder]

Was mentioned Jones and Grant quiet. Did they both play forward and where? and if they were quiet were they beaten by their direct opponent and who were they playing on????

Even I'm confused typing that.....

[LostDoggy]

Thought Schofield showed a lot today, looks good.

[Templeton31]

Great reports guys. Keep em comin! Thanks.

[Happy Days]

[/B]

How much is a Latte?;)

$3; not a bad coffee tbh, probably would have preferred to watch the whole game though :rolleyes:


Was mentioned Jones and Grant quiet. Did they both play forward and where? and if they were quiet were they beaten by their direct opponent and who were they playing on????

Even I'm confused typing that.....

Jones took a good mark in the 3rd or 4th, but couldn't convert the kick. Other than that, he was very quiet.

Grant got rotated on and off a fair bit, and I would be seriously suprised if he got more than 5 touches.

[GVGjr]

Some other notes

Wallis performed well but isn't the most direct player because he often kicks wide. Was matched up with Cross on a wing.
Moles was in and out of the game
Gilbee moved freely and seems to have regained his pace
Libertore did some good things and kicked a goal from memory
Hall was dominant as was Hudson
Griffen solid all game

Higgins looked sharp with his kicking and got a lot of the ball
Williams had plenty of run
Giansiracusa was very good and Picken his normal self.
Roughead got the first goal in a contest against Cordy

[Dazza]

Thanks for all the reports. Sounds like Wallis is better than I first thought. Possible round 1 starter?

[Ghost Dog]

Dahlhaus?

[bulldogsman]

How did Veszpremi and Sherman go?

Thanks for the reports by the way.

[GVGjr]

Dahlhaus?

I mentioned in an earlier post that he did OK.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Wallis was easy to recognise - he was the bloke with the ball. I haven't been so excited by a rookie's performance in an intraclub since Jordy McMahon in 2001.

Djurkerra can't kick.

Ward has a 1970's porno hairdo and has put on at least 5 kgs.

Griffen got a fair bit of it but seemed to butcher it a bit.

Howard hit Hall lace out for an easy goal - unfortunately Howard was on the other team.


Neither Schofield nor Tutt have a neck and is almost impossible to tell apart (Mofra said he can tell them apart because Tutt is the one kicking OOB)


Skinner should be called ee-aw. Every time he got the ball the crowd went eeeee! and when he kicked it the crowd went awwww.

[Go_Dogs]

Thanks for the reports thus far guys, much appreciated.

GVG, I note your observation regarding Wallis going wide with a lot of interest. I think I commented a while ago that he would be the perfect type of player for the Collingwood, 'around the boundary' type game plan. Getting more hurt factor and moving the ball more directly certainly seems an area he could improve on.

News regarding Gia is good. Did he play forward, or spend the majority of the time in the middle? Hopefully we can continue to find ways to work him into the midfield rotations because I think that is where his best value is.

HD - what was wrong with Howard's kicking today?

[Go_Dogs]

Nice post SS.

[Happy Days]

HD - what was wrong with Howard's kicking today?

Too often from kick-ins the ball would just drop too short; there were 4-5 instances where players were having to mark the ball around their ankles from a Howard kick-in.

Other times from field kicks he would just miss the target; SS has already pointed out the turnover to Hall, but there were a number of occasions where he just would hit one too strong and it would sail over a target's head.

It wasn't like he was just bombing, just a case of trying to be too precise.

[Maddog37]

Wallis was easy to recognise - he was the bloke with the ball. I haven't been so excited by a rookie's performance in an intraclub since Jordy McMahon in 2001.

Djurkerra can't kick.

Ward has a 1970's porno hairdo and has put on at least 5 kgs.

Griffen got a fair bit of it but seemed to butcher it a bit.

Howard hit Hall lace out for an easy goal - unfortunately Howard was on the other team.


Neither Schofield nor Tutt have a neck and is almost impossible to tell apart (Mofra said he can tell them apart because Tutt is the one kicking OOB)


Skinner should be called ee-aw. Every time he got the ball the crowd went eeeee! and when he kicked it the crowd went awwww.



Thanks for that positive report..........not.;)

[lemmon]

Too often from kick-ins the ball would just drop too short; there were 4-5 instances where players were having to mark the ball around their ankles from a Howard kick-in.

Other times from field kicks he would just miss the target; SS has already pointed out the turnover to Hall, but there were a number of occasions where he just would hit one too strong and it would sail over a target's head.

It wasn't like he was just bombing, just a case of trying to be too precise.

How were conditions? Any chance they played a role?

[Happy Days]

How were conditions? Any chance they played a role?

Slight wind, but nothing too drastic.

I haven't seen a lot of him, so it may have just been an off day.

[Doc26]

Higgins form and movement was a big plus. Ready to go.
Schofield showed a lot of promise.
Sherman didn't get into it but not too concerned.
Wallis fitted in well and showed composure beyond his years. Has the physique to get his chance.
Skinner moves and presents well but now must work on his decision making and disposal.
Typical solid performances from Griff, Boyd, Cross.
Gia looked in top nick and put on a solid display.
Barry looks cherry ripe, moving well and presenting a key target.
Easton Wood in good shape and moving well.
Definitely with Sockeye on the 70s porno look with Cal's new mop.
Libba certainly gets where the ball is. Just needs to put on some body size which will come.
Pleased with Tom Williams performance.
Obviously no Lake, Cooney, Murphy, Hargrave nor Reid

[ledge]

Wallis was easy to recognise - he was the bloke with the ball. I haven't been so excited by a rookie's performance in an intraclub since Jordy McMahon in 2001.

Djurkerra can't kick.

Ward has a 1970's porno hairdo and has put on at least 5 kgs.
Griffen got a fair bit of it but seemed to butcher it a bit.

Howard hit Hall lace out for an easy goal - unfortunately Howard was on the other team.


Neither Schofield nor Tutt have a neck and is almost impossible to tell apart (Mofra said he can tell them apart because Tutt is the one kicking OOB)


Skinner should be called ee-aw. Every time he got the ball the crowd went eeeee! and when he kicked it the crowd went awwww.

Worst hairdo ever.
And the huge news is Huddos beard is returning!!!

[ledge]

It seemed we kept the forward line open for Hall one out at times, might be why other forwards werent as prominent.
Wallis will be in my SC team.
Loved the pace on Dalhaus.
Alot of players with changed body shape I thought, Ward being one that really stood out for me.
Had a quick chat to Skinner who had a bandage on knee after the game, just a scratch, also loves being here.

[Mofra]

Thought Schofield showed a lot today, looks good.
Definately. Seems to be a bit of Picken in his approach to play. Came off absolutely spent in Q2 so seems to run himself into the ground on the field, probably needs to build the tank a little more to play at AFL level but the kid has something.


Dahlhaus?
Could be a rookie gem. Noticeable due to his hairdo, but got the ball a bit in the second half and he carries it well. Certainly not simply a small forward - could play an outside midfielder role based on his performance today, runs through the lines a little like Harbrow, although he doesn't have that little Rugby half-step the Brow had.


How did Veszpremi and Sherman go?
Didn't notice too much of either, although Vez looks like about 15 other blokes in the side so it was hard to tell.
Sherman looks fit but didn't get too much of it as far as I could tell.


News regarding Gia is good. Did he play forward, or spend the majority of the time in the middle? Hopefully we can continue to find ways to work him into the midfield rotations because I think that is where his best value is.
With the forward set up of 2/2/2, Gia was playing the high forward role which was virtually an attacking midfield role. He kicked 3-4 goals and was prominent, BOG.


HD - what was wrong with Howard's kicking today?

Apart from not hitting targets, not much.
He actually did kick it nicely a couple of times (looks great when he hits a target) but had a couple of howlers too.

I did note Williams directing Howard and others to set the zone up properly during Q2 - seemed to really play a Lake-style role in the backline stopping alot of attacking plays. Would have been in the top 5 best players on the ground.


And the huge news is Huddos beard is returning!!!
How did we miss this? The beard was definately back.

[LostDoggy]

Yep, I reckon the Beard is back too! Only saw the 2nd half of the game, and I had trouble picking out some of the younger guys - but I am excited (read very....) about Wallis - I can only see improvement there, but he is a Gun!!! Bazza looked great, Tommygun chopping off forward forays across the backline. I reckon the best part of the match was that I could barrack for both sides - no stress at all :D

[choconmientay]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

[Go_Dogs]

One final one from me, did today give any indication who has their nose in front between Minson and Roughead for the 2nd ruck spot?

[comrade]

One final one from me, did today give any indication who has their nose in front between Minson and Roughead for the 2nd ruck spot?

Huddo smashed it and is still clear number 1.

I barely sighted Roughy after the half time break so he might have been put in cotton wool. Minno looks slimmer and moved well.

To answer you're question, I have no idea who's in front at this point :D

[LostDoggy]

Only saw a little as it was very cold and i was in shorts and a t-shirt. But saw Moles was doing pretty good the time I was there.

[The Doctor]

I thought Williams was BOG or close to it at least. his running and linking up across half back was the feature of his game today. Also directing traffic a bit too.

Also thought Picken had a great game as a defensive forward and in the middle.

Schofield was sensational in my mind. A real old fashioned footballer with lots of G & D. Not always pretty but highly effective in defence. Acquitted himself very well against the seniors. Reminded me of Dean Laidley.

Skinner - an instant cult hero for sure.

Dalhaus - is a very good footballer, one to watch.

Hill - I agree with one of the earlier posters. Showed a bit in his limited time on the ground.

Cordy - looks great but doesn't know how to get the football.

[LostDoggy]

Heres some photos I took. Sorry only took a few. But better then nothing :)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5737/dsc08983j.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4566/dsc08984p.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9169/dsc08985c.jpg
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3894/dsc08986z.jpg

[Mr.1975]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Great Pics :) Thanks

[Hotdog60]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Great photos Choco, thanks for sharing.:)

[LostDoggy]

choconmientay your photos looks like they were taken by AFL website.

great stuff

[LostDoggy]

Thx for the Pics. was unable to make it. Aim to get to the Cattery next week tho

[vho]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Wow, looking at the photo's you posted, Gilbee has slimmed down considerably :eek:

[BornInDroopSt'54]

From my brother to me:
Went to teh practice match this morn on teh way back from Sydney. It was bit scrappy with quite a few skill errors, esp by foot. It was difficult to mark teh players as they had no identification. Esay to notice Wallis though. The guy will be an early starter I think - he is physically very developed and obviously a big accumulator. He seems to get where the ball is without speed or flashiness. May develop into a tough Mark Murphy type. Libba also looked developed to me. Good footy smarts and fast by hand. Thought some of the other young boys needed physical development.

Your man Williams looked very sharp, fast and powerful
Gia starred - class finisher
Zeph Skinner is spindly rake. Great reader of the flight and can use his light frame well. Couldn't finish well and gave the ball up by foot.
Hahn was v good. - very clean
Josh Hill could be a v good player
Christian Howard looked like he could be a player of the middle rank. Quite stylish but gifted a goal to Barry Hall by foot.
Bazza looked a class above at certain times. Great kick and still fast on the lead
Higgins was at time sharp, but he can make it complicated
Gilbee was good
Callan ward is a very athletic kid. taller and powerful. He could really break out this year.
Moles can be penetraing

Overall it was windy, a bit scrappy, very congested, lots of short kicking. It didn't look pretty and there were quite a few turnovers from skill errors. The mood was great with about 2000 watching (the Pound couldn't cope)


wood lake morris
murphy williams gilbee
Cross boyd picken
Higgins jones grant
gia hall hill ?

Hudson cooney griffen

ward sherman wallis roughead/minson

[Dry Rot]

choconmientay your photos looks like they were taken by AFL website.

great stuff

+1. Thanks. Great work.

[choconmientay]

no worries guys. thanks for the nice comments. i am improving day by day with my hobby camera :)

[LostDoggy]

Anyone think Vez looked unfit today?

[ratsmac]

no worries guys. thanks for the nice comments. i am improving day by day with my hobby camera :)

I think I might have been standing next you and it looked more than just a hobby camera to me :)

Great photo's, thanks alot.

[LostDoggy]

Not much to add that hasn't been covered

Williams was bog for mine, he will be AA this year if he plays that way most weeks
Gia, Higgins, Wallis - all stood out and looked in good nick
Schofield has a hunch but he tired his guts out and looked good
The peoples beard is def back
Barry looks like he could go around again next year
Minno looks ahead of Roughead at this stage for mine.

Way to many of our players look the same from a distance, numbers would have been nice, i found it really hard to tell the difference between a number of the new boys

Looking forward to next week, i think we have a pretty decent squad

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Anyone think Vez looked unfit today?

I think he needs to drop some weight on his legs. He literally can't move quick enough because of them, IMO. At this stage he can only play as a deep forward - he just hasn't got any running power.

* Higgins was best on the ground for mine. His skills were fantastic - better than all else. Both right and left foot. Moved very well and ran hard - was all over the ground. Great signs.

* Williams was superb. Showed leadership and confidence that I haven't seen previously. He owned his half of the ground. Took marks, made good decisions and moved very well. The best I've seen him. I had him as second best on ground.

* Wallis was impressive. Might not be damaging enough, but he certainly can find the ball and is a smart player. He hammered Addison in the first part of the game - ran him off his legs. He's ready to play from round 1. It'd probably be a surprise if he didn't, based on what I saw today.

* Libba will be a good player. Again - like Mitch, he's smart. He's tough. He's also got a very nice left foot. He played better as the game wore on and despite his size, looked comfortable. Good effort.

* Djerrkura attacked the ball nicely and found a bit of it. Kicked a nice goal and at times showed good pace. However, his kicking is a bit of a worry. Seems a little rushed and lacking depth, but he could be a handy pick up.

* Stack did a few nice things and looked better across half back, although I didn't pay attention to who he was playing on.

* Skinner is pretty raw. He can leap, but his judgement is often off. He got a little better as the game wore on, and some of the natural talents we've heard about began to shine through. One to watch.

* Moles is a frustrating player. Can find the ball, break away from tackles and hit a beautiful pass. In the next passage of play, he'll shank it badly and not even look where he's kicking it. He's got potential and he's quick, but he needs to be consistent in his methods.

* Hill, Jones, Grant, Sherman, Vez, Roughead all relatively quiet.

Difficult to identify a lot of the players. Had trouble spotting the likes of Schofield, Tutt, Panos and T Hill.

[Ghost Dog]

Thanks for the reports people

[dog town]

Interesting to see Boyd and Hahn pulling guys aside at every opportunity. Morris was quite instructive at the kick ins and stop plays as well.

I thought Wallis did well for a young player in his first year but certainly not best on ground as others have said. Just my opinion. Went to the right spots and nice and clean.

Dahlhaus and Johanissen (at least I think it was Johanissen) both got through the lines pretty well. They could have finished off a little better but both found space pretty quickly when they got hands on the footy. Its an area we are lacking in so this was good to see. It is hard to get a handle on the actual pace of the guys but they did carry the footy well.

Stack got a bit of it playing down back but struggled a little bit one on one especially on Hahn.

I was fairly impressed with Djerruka. He spent quite a bit of time playing in the midfield. Went in nice and hard and did some nice things with the ball. Kicking wasnt always spot on but most players struggled with the ball in hand. Was certainly very congested through the middle of the ground as both teams pressed pretty hard so most of the disposals were little handballs cutting through traffic.

Gia looked the most polished player on the ground.

Picken was frighteningly intense for an intra club practice match. Really good player which we already knew.

All the usual culprits were pretty good. Cross, Griffen, Boyd etc.

Skinner played mainly half forward and even deep one out from the square for a short period. Good in the air if he gets a clean jump at it. Has plenty to work with.

Jones and Grant may as well not have played. Early days though. These games are basically just to get back used to the routine of game day from week to week. I will be concerned if we finish the practice matches and Grant is still struggling though. Very important player.

[chef]

Thanks for the reports guys, how did Addison go?

[LostDoggy]

One final one from me, did today give any indication who has their nose in front between Minson and Roughead for the 2nd ruck spot?



While neither dominated today, I think Roughead will be the preferred option for the second ruck spot.

Minson is obviously more experienced and will be more effective in the ruck; however seeing Roughead's movement against Cordy in the forward line during the first quarter today reinforced to me that he has genuine forward instincts and ability. He knows where to position himself, he wants the ball, and he is capable of taking a strong grab.

I've watched Will playing forward for years and he has never displayed any aptitude for the role (and he hasn't improved that much). With only 21 plus the sub on the bench this season, team's that play two ruckmen will need to have both on the ground for large periods of time to assist with the midfield rotations. Roughead could become a damaging forward; Will probably will not.


Everyone's made great comments about the game today and I'll add my two cents to those praising Djerrkura's performance. I thought he definitely showed something and I'm looking forward to seeing how he plays next week at Kardinia Park. We may have a good player in the making.

[LostDoggy]

Williams was good but he was playing on panos. Wait til he gets an experienced opponent.

[LostDoggy]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)




Those photos are brilliant, Chocomientay.

Thanks.

[JohnGentStand]

is this Max Headroom?

[Ghost Dog]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Thanks for those!
Skinner...go the rat tail yeah.

[Doc26]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Excellent work. Thanks for the upload.

[AndrewP6]

Thanks to all for the reports and pics...

[LostDoggy]

Wallis has come down with leather poisoning but is expected to recover


Wallis is a GUN.


Wallis was easy to recognise - he was the bloke with the ball.



Wallis fitted in well and showed composure beyond his years.



Wallis will be in my SC team.


I am excited (read very....) about Wallis - I can only see improvement there, but he is a Gun!!!


Wallis - all stood out and looked in good nick


Wallis was impressive.

Sounds good.

[Desipura]

Gee some people read too much into intraclubs, I ve heard Wallis is a gun and Williams will be in the AA team, some people are getting a little bit too excited, it's only February. I'm pleased that these 2 showed a bit today, lets wait to the real stuff starts in 6 weeks.

[Bulldog4life]

Gee some people read too much into intraclubs, I ve heard Wallis is a gun and Williams will be in the AA team, some people are getting a little bit too excited, it's only February. I'm pleased that these 2 showed a bit today, lets wait to the real stuff starts in 6 weeks.

Next you'll be saying there's no Father Christmas.:)

[AndrewP6]

next you'll be saying there's no father christmas.:)

there's no father christmas??? Wtf??? ;)

[Bulldog Revolution]

* Hill, Jones, Grant, Sherman, Vez, Roughead all relatively quiet.

Difficult to identify a lot of the players. Had trouble spotting the likes of Schofield, Tutt, Panos and T Hill.

I'd agree a fair bit with your views here TBB

A lot of the forwards struggled to get into it e.g Vez, Sherman, Grant, Roughy, Hill, Jones, Panos, Hooper etc. Hall kicked 5 but didn't work too hard for them.

As much as any practice match I've been to recently it was a very difficult match from which to draw too many definitive conclusions.

Some of our top players had flashes of magic e.g Griffen, and our kids showed the traits that made them draft picks etc, but after that I dont think it showed too much.

DJ was by far the most lively of our trades and I thought showed a lot of positive signs

Wallis has lots of room for improvement but his running, and defensive ability with his hands in particular, deflecting handballs in close etc, was impressive.

Ward also had patches of absolue class, and Higgins looked sensational in the first half. Both of these key players look physically better prepared than they ever have.

Schofield was super as a rebounding defender and I'd think he'd be a chance to debut this year. Skinner is exciting, he leaps and throws himself about, but still has lots to learn about the speed of the game at this level.

Panos has transformed himself physically and looks set for a big VFL year

Tutt was on Libba for some of it and was ok. Libba played most of the match centre square and still has a fair bit of developing to do.

For my mind the NAB cup game should give us a much better insight into how our kids and traded players might fit into our 2011 plans.

[LostDoggy]

Gee some people read too much into intraclubs, I ve heard Wallis is a gun and Williams will be in the AA team, some people are getting a little bit too excited, it's only February. I'm pleased that these 2 showed a bit today, lets wait to the real stuff starts in 6 weeks.

I am excited, i always am this time of year. But context is always nice too, there was a massive IF in front of the AA call.

[Desipura]

I am excited, i always am this time of year. But context is always nice too, there was a massive IF in front of the AA call.

Fair enough, not too sure Williams will be playing against the likes of Panos who was a regular 3rds player last year. He he

[LostDoggy]

Choc, A big Congrats on the pics.

I think the pound need to learn how to cater for more than 20 at a time.
They were still buggering up when I got there at 1pm.

[LostDoggy]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Thanks for the great photos!

[LostDoggy]

Thanks for the great photos!

And another who loves them. Very good work Choco, nice zoom lens you have there.

Spewin Addison shaved his jesus-like beard, looked funny as. Cal Ward has taken those reigns in the ugliest face contest. :rolleyes:

[KT31]

Great snaps and thanks to everyone who has kept those of us unable to attend training etc. up to date.

[comrade]

Spewin Addison shaved his jesus-like beard, looked funny as.

He's merely lending it to Sam Reid. Dude's beard is epic at the moment.

[Mofra]

Tutt was on Libba for some of it and was ok. Libba played most of the match centre square and still has a fair bit of developing to do.
Tutt didn't use the ball well, and his lookalike (Schofield) was much more impressive.
In Q1 Schofield was on Gia who blew him up but he stuck at it so good signs for the kid.


After the game I saw Cordy & his dad at the supermarket, the kid is huge.

[Cyberdoggie]

Anyone think Vez looked unfit today?

I thought he looked fit enough, perhaps a bit heavy but i was more worried they he looked a bit unco. Watching him run instantly reminds me of Mitch Hahn, a little cumbersome. Hopefully that doesn't mean he can't play football but i guess we'll see.

[GVGjr]

I thought he looked fit enough, perhaps a bit heavy but i was more worried they he looked a bit unco. Watching him run instantly reminds me of Mitch Hahn, a little cumbersome. Hopefully that doesn't mean he can't play football but i guess we'll see.

I thought Veszpremi looked short of a gallop or two and he just didn't seem right in his mobility.
Whilst I think one of the initial reasons we were interested in him was because of a perceived ability to rotate through the midfield but based on yesterdays outing I think it's a while off.
Perhaps a couple of more weeks with increased training will assist him.

[Mantis]

Whilst I think one of the initial reasons we were interested in him was because of a perceived ability to rotate through the midfield but based on yesterdays outing I think it's a while off.


If that was the case I'm pretty the MC are comfortable with the fact that Vez is seen as a 'pure' forward.

[divvydan]

Vez did have some heavy padding on his thighs, suspect he might have been carrying an injury yesterday, has looked much better in the last month or two than he did yesterday.

[Doc26]

Vez did have some heavy padding on his thighs, suspect he might have been carrying an injury yesterday, has looked much better in the last month or two than he did yesterday.

He also had the obligatory ice packs around his calves post match.

[NoParkingOnMatchDays]

He seemed frustrated and at one stage gave one of the forwards Prato???? a massive spray and a half for not kicking to him. Could it mean he's carrying something, could it mean he doesn't like the cut of Prato's jib or could it be something more even sinister.

[LostDoggy]

He's merely lending it to Sam Reid. Dude's beard is epic at the moment.

Ah yeah forgot about Reid, saw him talking to journo Emma Quale on the boundary, his beard is very epic.

[AndrewP6]

He seemed frustrated and at one stage gave one of the forwards Prato???? a massive spray and a half for not kicking to him. Could it mean he's carrying something, could it mean he doesn't like the cut of Prato's jib or could it be something more even sinister.

Yes, it could mean that he got up to no good at a club in Honkers, and is dreading the forthcoming Youtube video ;)

[NoParkingOnMatchDays]

I can't give too much away but I was there and the words Vez, Urvan and the electric boogaloo have some connection

[LostDoggy]

Anyone think Vez looked unfit today?

Yeah mate, took a while to make sure it was him but he was blowing hard resting in a pocket/FF - and i didn't notice him too much beforehand. That was early down Geelong rd end.

Has much to do to get his fitness up by rd 1 (if he's even in the calculation which i doubt). IMO he looks like he's too built up and may need to drop a couple of kgs.

Liked the look of Moles early on and his disposal looked much better than last season.

Zeph has a KING rat tail. It's twice as long as Harbrows' used to be. His standing and running leaps are fantastic. Raw as though.

Dalhaus = yes!

Howard, will be good for the run.

I just can't see where Cordy fits into the scheme of things. Barely noticed him (although it was hard to make players out with new haircuts/changing jumpers and the general distance of the ground.


Coffee machine not working before the game = no!

[LostDoggy]

Thanks so much everyone for the reports and for the fantastic photos choconmientay!! Looking forward to a few hours in front of the tv Sunday afternoon watching the boys go around. And getting a little excited about the real footy starting soon too. :)

[Cyberdoggie]

A few weeks/months back i think Cordy had more weight on him but wasn't looking very defined. The Cordy i saw on saturday looked slightly thinner and had some shape starting to develop. Problem was he was still getting knocked off the contest by some of the bigger blokes. Made a nice bump on one of the midfielders on the members members side of the ground in the second half though. Didn't do much but give him time, he's played hardly any football for about 4 years with his injuries, and will have to learn how to play with a larger body as well.

[G-Mo77]

I took some photos of the game. Here is the link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelaxong/sets/72157625903207629/show/) if anyone is interested. Photo quality were reduced for quick upload :)

Great photos and thanks for posting.

I'm going to have to go to a few VFL games this season there is quite a few on there I don't even recognise.

[Raw Toast]

Enjoyed the day as usual, but it always has a strange feel to it - you want the intensity to be up and the injuries down, and so the fierceness of someone like Picken was great but led to more 'heart-in-mouth' moments than I'd prefer.

It's also extremely hard trying to get a handle on how well all 36 players on ground are going, especially when they don't have numbers on their backs. So I think any account of the game is necessarily more bitsy than usual (at least mine certainly is!). Apologies also for the long post.

I had (and still have) Cyberdoggies' pen to mark down the goal-kickers, so better start with them for what it's worth. I have Hall with 4, Gia 3, and then singles to Higgins, Roughhead, Liberatore, Griffen, Picken, Djerrkura, Skinner, Hooper, Panos and also Howard (but I don't remember that one so might have got it wrong).

I liked the intensity and thought the skills weren't too bad given a bit of wind, although there were a few howlers such as Howard's kick-in to Hall, Stack dropping a simple overhead and Gilbee bobbling the ball.

Previous posts have covered most of the game but I'll add my few cents anyway.

Wallis was impressive but not the most damaging player on the ground. He and Liberatore were both very vocal and seemed to already understand where they and other players should be. Liberatore didn't get so much of it, but was very clean and kicked a nice goal. Wallis was also encouraging those around him when resting on the bench.

I liked the hardness, pace and presence of Djerrkura and am not as worried about his kicking as others - his goal came from roving the centre bounce and then running straight down the guts and and was a bit Cooney-like. The knock on him from Geelong seemed to be that he struggled to find the ball, but he found lots of it on Saturday.

Apart from their initial contest, Cordy (playing as a key defender) pretty much nullified Roughead I thought, but still looked a bit awkard at times and didn't get much of the ball himself.

Addison played down back (and was led a merry dance at times by Skinner) so seems like he won't be immediately reprising his finals role from last year as a defensive forward.

Gia was very very good and Williams also excelled - I don't think the quality of his opponent matters as much as others have indicated. What was impressive was the way he organised everyone around him, was aggressive in his marking, ran to the right positions to get the ball and used it incisively. In other words he played a fair bit like Lake, who we often play against a lesser opponent to free him up.

Although he was beaten by Hall, Markovic impressed me more than I thought he would. he played the angles ok and was unlucky to concede a couple of the goals and Hall was close to the League's best big forward last year and benefited from some precise ball movement. What Markovic did show was good movement off the ball, excellent disposal from both sides of the body,and the general sense that he could be an attacking weapon (he set up a goal with a spearing left-foot pass into the forward line).

Schofield got a fair bit of it and seemed to have a bit of time. Howard seemed pretty nervous (it was his first intraclub even though his second year), Skinner could get the ball but seemed to struggle initially with the pace and intensity of the game. Stack looked like he might dominate the game early, but was a bit loose with his disposal and seemed to lose a bit of confidence. Still he was fairly hard at the contest. Hill showed promise as a defender, reading the play well at times to cut off opposition passes, while Gilbee moved nicely though he didn't break the game open with his kicking.

Hooper wasn't convincing and Jones struggled to find the ball as did Grant. I did like Grant's work ethic though and he showed that he still might be our best crumber and stuck a very nice tackle in the forward fifty late in the game (actually I think he got a goal out of that which I might have marked down as Howard's for reasons probably best explained by dementia).

Sherman got around the ball a bit but never broke free, while Johannisen and to a greater extent Dahlhaus showed good pace and movement, though this was later in the game when the intensity had eased off a bit and a few of the regulars were off. Johannisen's disposal could also do with a bit more work. Finally, big Tom Hill moved well just had a bit of that look which suggested he could play the game, and play it well...

[Raw Toast]

A few weeks/months back i think Cordy had more weight on him but wasn't looking very defined. The Cordy i saw on saturday looked slightly thinner and had some shape starting to develop. Problem was he was still getting knocked off the contest by some of the bigger blokes. Made a nice bump on one of the midfielders on the members members side of the ground in the second half though. Didn't do much but give him time, he's played hardly any football for about 4 years with his injuries, and will have to learn how to play with a larger body as well.

Agree with this. Cordy got himself in good position for the bump which was against Gia and then didn't completely go through with it - you got the feeling that if it wasn't an intra-club match he might have really done some damage with it.

[Mofra]

Hooper wasn't convincing and Jones struggled to find the ball as did Grant. I did like Grant's work ethic though and he showed that he still might be our best crumber and stuck a very nice tackle in the forward fifty late in the game (actually I think he got a goal out of that which I might have marked down as Howard's for reasons probably best explained by dementia).
Was that Hooper's goal? Thought he got one from Grant's good work at one stage.

[Raw Toast]

Was that Hooper's goal? Thought he got one from Grant's good work at one stage.

Hooper did get a cheapy (I'm not sure who did the hard work for it), but the one I'm referring to was the tackle which led to a free kick and then a 50m penalty which I think was kicked by Grant.

[chef]

Finally, big Tom Hill moved well just had a bit of that look which suggested he could play the game, and play it well...

What type of forward does he look like being?

or is it to early to tell.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Hooper did get a cheapy (I'm not sure who did the hard work for it), but the one I'm referring to was the tackle which led to a free kick and then a 50m penalty which I think was kicked by Grant.

Gia got hit front-on in the goalsquare. Hooper took the advantage and kicked the goal.

[Raw Toast]

What type of forward does he look like being?

or is it to early to tell.

Too early for me at least, but he seemed to find space fairly easily at times and moved nicely to the ball, and dealt with the ball on the ground well on one occasion as well.


Gia got hit front-on in the goalsquare. Hooper took the advantage and kicked the goal.

Ah yes, I remember thinking that Gia wasn't going to be enormously happy to have that one taken away from him...

[LostDoggy]

I was a fan of the Tom Hill drafting, if injury free, could well provide something.

[The Coon Dog]

On the right hand side of the club's website there are some video highlights:

Link (www.westernbulldogs.com.au)

[Greystache]

Gia got hit front-on in the goalsquare. Hooper took the advantage and kicked the goal.


Ah yes, I remember thinking that Gia wasn't going to be enormously happy to have that one taken away from him...

Welcome to the vast majority of his goals for Williamstown last season, if he wasn't kicking a goal from advantage after an infringement against a Willy forward, he was cutting in front of Little as he was about to mark in the clear on a lead. I said at the end of 2010 I question how many of Hooper's goals would've been goals to other team mates anyway.

[bornadog]

Welcome to the vast majority of his goals for Williamstown last season, if he wasn't kicking a goal from advantage after an infringement against a Willy forward, he was cutting in front of Little as he was about to mark in the clear on a lead. I said at the end of 2010 I question how many of Hooper's goals would've been goals to other team mates anyway.

Doesn't matter about ifs and buts, the fact is he got those goals.

[Greystache]

Doesn't matter about ifs and buts, the fact is he got those goals.

Great for him, don't see how it helps the team.

[chef]

On the right hand side of the club's website there are some video highlights:

Link (www.westernbulldogs.com.a)

Your link doesn't work TCD, I think you are just missing the u of .au

[The Coon Dog]

Your link doesn't work TCD, I think you are just missing the u of .au

Thanks chef, fixed now.

[Bulldog Revolution]

I liked the hardness, pace and presence of Djerrkura and am not as worried about his kicking as others - his goal came from roving the centre bounce and then running straight down the guts and and was a bit Cooney-like. The knock on him from Geelong seemed to be that he struggled to find the ball, but he found lots of it on Saturday.

Although he was beaten by Hall, Markovic impressed me more than I thought he would. he played the angles ok and was unlucky to concede a couple of the goals and Hall was close to the League's best big forward last year and benefited from some precise ball movement. What Markovic did show was good movement off the ball, excellent disposal from both sides of the body,and the general sense that he could be an attacking weapon (he set up a goal with a spearing left-foot pass into the forward line).



Fine post RT

I thought I'd echo a few of your comments. Picken was very good and is just a gun. I thought DJ certainly showed he could find the ball. Whether his disposal is an issue will be more apparent over the next few weeks. However, I dont view him as a crumbing forward and view him as a midfielder.

Markovic is a fine kick, and you are right Hall got at least two really easy ones. I think given Lakes injury status that Markovic has to play in the pre-season. If he doesn't play when Lake isn't then I cant see why he is on the list. Couldn't get a guage of his pace, or lack of. For me, he absolutely has to play this week.

[Ozza]

Am glad to hear Markovic went ok. I recall being very underwhelmed with him in last years practice match. Agree that he should play in the NAB cup.

[LostDoggy]

Mulligan? I haven't been impressed with anything i've seen of him since he's been at the club (mainly due to him walkign outside the boundary in civies most of the time). He's on the primary list and he started at FB in the I/C game. He'll surely get a run in at least one of the NAB cup matches this week.

[ledge]

Not looking at players but did anyone see a game plan ? If so what do any of you think it is?
From a little I took in it looked like we were opening up for Hall to be one out at times.

[NoParkingOnMatchDays]

I couldn't see anything that suggested that there has been a change in the way we play. Which worries me in that we will struggle when the pressure goes up.

[bornadog]

Great for him, don't see how it helps the team.

Yeah, goals don't count:confused:

[Greystache]

Yeah, goals don't count:confused:

I'd just prefer to see him create a goal rather than poach of his team mates, hardly a big request.

[Cyberdoggie]

What type of forward does he look like being?

or is it to early to tell.

Tricky to tell as he's quite likely going to fill out more. He's a solid kid but you can tell he can fill out a lot more, Isn't starting from as far back as Minson and Cordy did when they were first drafted.

I can say that he moves very well, looks very co-ordinated, quick,
skillfull, has a good leap, and looks strong in the air and down low.

For someone who from memory had a knee reco? not too long ago and hasn't had much footy of late, he's looking pretty good for a first year key tall.

Tom looks more like a classic CHF at the moment but he'll be one to watch closely.

[Cyberdoggie]

In the video link there are some good highlights.

I didn't realize that it was vezpremi that kicked that goal, thought it was gia for some reason.

Also you can see Tom Hill take a mark in the very last passage of play.