Game Day - Bulldogs vs Dockers

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - Bulldogs vs Dockers

Was fantsatic to see live, especially being the only Bulldogs supporter in sight in my section of the ground. Our pack work was amazing, players always had the escape route out back (numbers to the contest) much like Geelong. Noticeable difference out of the centre when Hudson was replaed by Minson. All in all a great win, life in the Perth office has been oh so sweet.

[ledge]

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I was always of the opinion Boyd was being groomed for Wests job but then Cross made an appearance, this has allowed Boyd to not be the in and under all the time, but also an around the ground pressure maker too.

[ledge]

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In the wash up , yeah we played great but can you imagine if we had a tall forward on Tarrant and Johnno crumbing?
We still need a tall with forward brains to top this side off.

[Mantis]

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I was always of the opinion Boyd was being groomed for Wests job but then Cross made an appearance, this has allowed Boyd to not be the in and under all the time, but also an around the ground pressure maker too.

Hey ledge can you translate this into English for me as I'm having a hard time working out what point you are trying to make..... Maybe I'm just thick.

[Scorlibo]

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I was always of the opinion Boyd was being groomed for Wests job but then Cross made an appearance, this has allowed Boyd to not be the in and under all the time, but also an around the ground pressure maker too.

I think it was the other way round ledge, Cross emerged as a regular accumulator about 2 seasons before Boydy.

[always right]

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Mate I love his attack at the footy and the body but i am sorry 53% is not acceptable it has to improve and fast, we can't not afford to carry plays with poor skills because the hawks and the cats don't. what is "solely brought by him" ? I think your selling the rest of the team short mate we have plenty on tough play.

Rather than quoting a % based on one game, let's see how he goes over the coming weeks. My perception is that his disposal in general is on an upward climb when it comes to hitting targets.

[Happy Days]

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Sorry boys, late to the game (the thread, not the actual match) here, but here are my thoughts.

Gilbee for mine was far and away BOG. His kicking was something to be marvelled (as BT pointed out every time he got near the pill) and the line he dropped (25-odd touches, 3 goals) is a sensational effort off the back flank.

Another highlight was some of Boyd's work - a really good performance, just kept getting the thing. His kicking looks to have improved over the summer, as does Cross'.

Higgins was sensational, best 4-quarter performance of his career thus far, and looks to have thoroughly deserved that no. 7 guernsey. Looked all class.

Ward too put in a good one, started off slowly, but really came into it in the second half. Another one who oozed class.

Griffen's first quarter was one for the ages, 30 minutes of pure impact.

Eagleton, whilst earning much praise in this particular thread, didn't really do anything out of the ordinary. His tackles, whilst commendable, often failed to stick (there was one piece of play in our forward line where he missed 3 in a row), and his three goals, whilst obviously decent, came in, guess when, junk time. I wouldn't look to far into it.

The overriding positive for mine was Tommy Williams, showing the ability to survie 4 quarters of AFL footy. Good stuff Tom.

Bring on the Roos.

[LostDoggy]

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Had a few goals kicked on him.

Jerry, Is the the best you will offer us about your views on the game in what was a convincing win? It was a home game for you and all you have done is chip away at a player. Did you not go?

[LostDoggy]

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Jerry, Is the the best you will offer us about your views on the game in what was a convincing win? It was a home game for you and all you have done is chip away at a player. Did you not go?

He is still hurting as Freo lost.

[ledge]

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Hey ledge can you translate this into English for me as I'm having a hard time working out what point you are trying to make..... Maybe I'm just thick.

I wont comment on your last 4 words but i just think while Crossy is busy in and under its allowed Boyd to move around the ground more freely and cut off passes with which he seems to do regularly, thus i think Boyd is coming into his own and probably getting a bit more recognition.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - Bulldogs vs Dockers

Sorry boys, late to the game (the thread, not the actual match) here, but here are my thoughts.

Gilbee for mine was far and away BOG. His kicking was something to be marvelled (as BT pointed out every time he got near the pill) and the line he dropped (25-odd touches, 3 goals) is a sensational effort off the back flank.

Another highlight was some of Boyd's work - a really good performance, just kept getting the thing. His kicking looks to have improved over the summer, as does Cross'.

Higgins was sensational, best 4-quarter performance of his career thus far, and looks to have thoroughly deserved that no. 7 guernsey. Looked all class.

Ward too put in a good one, started off slowly, but really came into it in the second half. Another one who oozed class.

Griffen's first quarter was one for the ages, 30 minutes of pure impact.

Eagleton, whilst earning much praise in this particular thread, didn't really do anything out of the ordinary. His tackles, whilst commendable, often failed to stick (there was one piece of play in our forward line where he missed 3 in a row), and his three goals, whilst obviously decent, came in, guess when, junk time. I wouldn't look to far into it.

The overriding positive for mine was Tommy Williams, showing the ability to survie 4 quarters of AFL footy. Good stuff Tom.

Bring on the Roos.

Most around here thought his kicking was pretty poor... I tend to agree with them.

[ledge]

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Most around here thought his kicking was pretty poor... I tend to agree with them.

Yes it was mentioned during the game that his kicking let him down a few times by the so called experts on the telly.
Not his normal accuracy but we do need to remember the breeze was a factor and kicking into it makes it damn hard to get over the top of players when your used to kicking darts.

[Go_Dogs]

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Most around here thought his kicking was pretty poor... I tend to agree with them.

Yes, made a few clangers. He also did kick some terrific balls though. I'll accept a few clangers for the game breaking kicks, but yeah, not his best outing with the foot skills.

[Scraggers]

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Was fantsatic to see live, especially being the only Bulldogs supporter in sight in my section of the ground. Our pack work was amazing, players always had the escape route out back (numbers to the contest) much like Geelong. Noticeable difference out of the centre when Hudson was replaed by Minson. All in all a great win, life in the Perth office has been oh so sweet.

Ooooh yeah !!!

What section were you sitting in ??

[Dazza]

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We'll definately need Addisons hardness against North. They have a team full of hard at it players.