Training 19 May

[bornadog]

Thurs 19 May @ 10.30am (approx) @ Whitten Oval

Sat 21 May @ 10.30 (approx) @ Patersons Stadium

[dogman]

Went along this morning.

Everyone apart from Skinner was out there. Everyone was also in one group, so no -one in a recovery group which was great to see.

Lake looked alot better today, alot more interested and better body language. Could be a surprise selection.

Hall and higgins also trained strongly and didn't appear to be affected by any injuries.

Easton Wood looked sharp and wouldn't be surprised if he came in against the Hawks after only one VFL game.

Addison got a heavy knock from Wood in a game simulation and was limping fairly heavily, so might pull out of this week but nothing to serious I think.

They where practising there press today, not sure if they are practising to implement or to get used to the West Coast press.

[Cyberdoggie]

Thanks Dogman,

[bornadog]

thank you for the update. Was Williams out there and how did he look?

[Maddog37]

Thanks Dogman.

[dogman]

thank you for the update. Was Williams out there and how did he look?

Yes, he was there. Was moving very freely, so I would say he'll be playing this week.

Markovic was playing on Hall and did well on the one on ones too. Hall played a fair bit up the ground too, and took some marks.

[Mantis]

Markovic was playing on Hall and did well on the one on ones too. Hall played a fair bit up the ground too, and took some marks.

With Minson in the team Barry is going to have to push up the ground more than he has in the past so I'm glad to see them practicing this... Doesn't bode well for Jones.

[bornadog]

Bulldogs set to recall big guns Barry Hall, Shaun Higgins and Tom Williams to play West Coast (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/bulldogs-set-to-recall-big-guns-barry-hall-shaun-higgins-and-tom-williams-to-play-west-coast/story-e6frf9jf-1226058926220)


DESPITE coming off a win last week the Western Bulldogs could welcome back as many as four of its biggest names for the clash with West Coast at Patersons Stadium on Sunday.
Barry Hall, Shaun Higgins and Tom Williams each appear more likely than not to play, while assistant coach Paul Williams this afternoon refused to rule the out the possibility that defender Brian Lake might make the trip to Perth.

Lake was dropped to the VFL a fortnight ago to regain fitness and confidence after showing the ill-effects of a pre-season ruined by injury in the opening rounds of the season.

His AFL exile was expected to last up to a month, but Williams said Lake was in the mix to return.

"We will monitor that one really closely, we need to make sure that he can play at the level,'' Williams said.

"Once we're fully confident that he can do that he'll come straight back in.

"We don't want him to go back to Williamstown, we want him - when he does come back in - to play consistently for us and plays at the level that we know that he can."

On Hall, Williams said he was likely to play if he came through today's rigorous session at Whitten Oval unscathed.

"We'll see how he pulls up, but he's ticked every box at the minute so he's very much in consideration for this week,'' he said.

"He's more likely (than not). If all things considered he pulls up OK he'll play.''

And on Higgins and Tom Williams: "Higgins got through, Williams got through,'' the assistant coach said.

"Williams is important to us, I'd think that he would come in with the height that West Coast have in their forward half.

[bornadog]

Addison throws scare into Dogs camp (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/9473789/addison-throws-scare-into-dogs-camp/)

Western Bulldogs could be without a key midfielder Dylan Addison for the clash with West Coast at Patersons Stadium on Sunday after he didn't complete training in Melbourne this morning.

Addison injured his left ankle during a drill and immediately exited the Dogs' final practice session before their flight west.

The 23-year-old had 20 possessions in the Bulldogs' win over Richmond last Sunday.

However, forward Barry Hall (ankle), Shaun Higgins (groin) and Tom Williams (ankle) were able to complete training without any noticeable signs of the injuries that prevented them lining up against the Tigers and should all be considered for selection when squads are lodged with the AFL later today.

[EasternWest]

Addison throws scare into Dogs camp (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/9473789/addison-throws-scare-into-dogs-camp/)
Western Bulldogs could be without a key midfielder Dylan Addison for the clash with West Coast at Patersons Stadium on Sunday after he didn't complete training in Melbourne this morning.

???:rolleyes:

[Bumper Bulldogs]

???:rolleyes:

It must sell papers....after all they are suggesting we take Fev!

[LostDoggy]

It must have been real. Addison has been removed from the starting 22, and Howard named as an emergency!

[Bumper Bulldogs]

It must have been real. Addison has been removed from the starting 22, and Howard named as an emergency!

Thats good for Howard and must mean his close, from reports I would have had him behind about 4 others, do we know if he actually got on the plane?