Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Yet Another game in the last 6 or so weeks that has added to the ticks collecting in the positive column for both coach, club and individual performers.

Tested again this week and we came through with flying colours.
Really proud of the club. It is fantastic to look forward to watching the boys play once again.

What I really love, and it adds to the growing positive culture of our club, is that we have placed a very high currency in aiming to win -in spite of the ramifications it will have on our draft position. Take note tankers, the value of building a culture that places a premium on always trying to win.

I don't get as much time to post these days, with the ever expanding duties of being a Dad, but the little guy has just fallen asleep and I really wanted to jump on here and say how pleased I am at how the guys are playing and looking to finish the year full of confidence.

[GVGjr]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

10 goals from two players taken off the Bendigo VFL side just a couple of seasons back.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Terrific win, delighted with our form line after the Melbourne game

The resolve of the group has been impressive as has been our improved ball use

[anfo27]

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I had to work today so haven't seen or heard any of the game. All i know is what I've read in this thread and what a roller coaster that has been. Thanks to all contributors!!

I asked my mrs to record the game and she forgot

Missed the game as well. Caught the last quarter at the TAB but i'll be watching a replay on the AFL website.

[GVGjr]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

[Eastdog]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

We should really enjoy this and not take it for granted.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

Maybe the rest can't get Internet at their local watering holes??

Yes, sensational win!

[josie]

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Good on Macca for keeping Dickson on. Thought he'd be subbed off and he kicked 6 beauties in second half and did a few nice things around the ground also in second half.

Also Hunter a sub was superb.

And Wallis - probably the best game I've seen him play.

Grant may not have kicked goals however still did enough hard stuff to be proud even though Talia probably took honours on the night.

Minson was better around ground tonight to complent great ruckwork in 1st qtr, last 5 to 10 mins 3rd qtr & last qtr.

Campbell's presence not only in forward line but breaking packs & creating a great target around ground making a tremendously big +ve difference.

Roughie & Morris did pretty well for most of the night.

Cooney & Griffen smooth as ever.

Picken tried his guts out as always and I think he is a bit of a heartbeat for our team.

And saving best for last, Liberatore - you little ripper !!!!

Probably worth another post - should Gia play on? I was thinking no, now I'm thinking yes.....

And Macca - I've been a true believer since part way through this year - I can see your plan coming to fruition. Winning contested ball - tick. Better spread - tick. Looking out for your mates - tick. Running with ball & taking game on - tick. Better delivery to forward line - tick. Getting ahead of myself as excited doggies supporter - tick.

And now we need a leading tall forward - the way we are playing I think we'd be an attractive team to anyone thinking twice about moving clubs. ???Jack Watts - go west young man???

[anfo27]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

Missed it but I can't wait to watch a replay. I've been excited since the Essendon game. We are a hard, tough & an exciting team to watch.

What pleased you the most GVG?

[GVGjr]

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Maybe the rest can't get Internet at their local watering holes??

Yes, sensational win!

56 members logged on when I got home. Not that many posts to read though.

[The bulldog tragician]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

I thought this was a really significant one. We looked tired in the third quarter. What followed was just real grit, courage, everyone contributing.

GVG, the forum may be quiet but it was electric at the game..it felt like many more than the disappointing official figure. People leapt around with joy. A wonderful win.

It seemed like the season was grinding on forever, now I wish it would go longer!

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Once again I'm a little surprised to arrive him from the game and see so little activity on the forum.

It was a great win wasn't it?

Our most impressive win for a long time IMO.

We were seriously challenged in the second/third quarters, even early in the last, and Adelaide were playing great football. They were smashing us in the clearances/stoppages and were breaking the lines, hitting up leading targets really well. To be able to fight our way back, stop the Adelaide surge, and then attack with one of our own showed tremendous fight, courage, pride and maturity.

This has been a stunning form reversal.

[GVGjr]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

I thought this was a really significant one. We looked tired in the third quarter. What followed was just real grit, courage, everyone contributing.

GVG, the forum may be quiet but it was electric at the game..it felt like many more than the disappointing official figure. People leapt around with joy. A wonderful win.

It seemed like the season was grinding on forever, now I wish it would go longer!

The AFL would be happy with the quality of the game and I agree that it just seemed like there was more there.
Got to talk to some nice Bulldog fans on the train ride home. People are loving this club again and appreciating the effort of the players and coaches.

[Eastdog]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

Regretting a bit not going tonight but hoping to get to the game in the last round.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Round 21 Match Preview and Match Discussion: Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide

56 members logged on when I got home. Not that many posts to read though.

Hmmm. Not sure then...