Three things I've learned. Round 4 vs North

[comrade]

If you take out one of the worst quarters of all time by Suckling, it was ok. Seriously, it was like he took a Valium.

[Twodogs]

Tom was better than he was last week and better in the second half than he was in the first half today I thought.

He was utterly frustrating at times. But today wasn't his worst game. Giventhat he lost lost his main support in Boyd early I thought he battled the game out well and gradually got on top of Pruest's influence around the ground. By the end of the game Goldstein wasn't getting on the end of handball chains and running into open goals either.

Big Tom wasn't Gary Dempsey today but he wasn't Terry de Koning either. We really need Roughead back though to give us that fourth midfielder around the contest. TC isn't ever going to provide that.

[bornadog]

1. Tom Libba is struggling and we really need him

2. Clay Smith was basically useless tonight

3. Mclean stepped up in the midfield and had a great game.

[westbulldog]

1. The emergency umpire No'35 Andre Gianfagna should have got a gig well before the other 3.
2. Tom Campbell deserves credit for his game today as does Matt Suckling for turning his game around and being effective in the second half.
3. Once again, Fletcher Roberts is becoming a very assured defender and I am happy for my bakings of him last year to be proven wrong.

[Doc26]

I thought Campbell was immense and Suckling had a good second half.

1. I thought Tom was very solid around the stoppages and grew as the game went on. Probably in our best half dozen given what he was up against in Goldstein and Preuss, with no support after TBoyd's concussion.

2. Given North have snared Higgins and Hrovat off us in consecutive drafts can we try and pry Cunnington from them. Outstanding game from him and would suit our game incredibly well.

3. What was with Easton tonight? Looked out of sorts.

[lemmon]

1. I thought Tom was very solid around the stoppages and grew as the game went on. Probably in our best half dozen given what he was up against in Goldstein and Preuss, with no support after TBoyd's concussion.

2. Given North have snared Higgins and Hrovat off us in consecutive drafts can we try and pry Cunnington from them. Outstanding game from him and would suit our game incredibly well.

3. What was with Easton tonight? Looked out of sorts.

Have been a wrap for Cunnington for ages. He's a Scott West clone

[bulldogtragic]

Have been a wrap for Cunnington for ages. He's a Scott West clone

We can keep our draft picks this year and get Rhylee West next year. He's literally a Scott West son/clone.

[Bulldog Revolution]

1. Frustrating game but great we found what was required to win
2. We miss Dickson - his reliable leading, finishing and defensive work
3. Forward line needs serious thought

[Jeanette54]

1, I thought that Tom Campbell's second and third efforts following the ruck contest reminded me of Ben Hudson. On a number of occasions he either trapped the ball in, got a handball out, or actually managed to get a kick in himself. Great improvement and effort from him.

2. Without Luke Dahlhaus we would probably be 1-3 rather than 3-1 at this stage.

3. When did random long bombs into the forwards become our preferred method of attack ?

[always right]

If you take out one of the worst quarters of all time by Suckling, it was ok. Seriously, it was like he took a Valium.

Suckling had a shocking patch for ten minutes but otherwise he was one of the few that looked like making something happen.

[hujsh]

1, I thought that Tom Campbell's second and third efforts following the ruck contest reminded me of Ben Hudson. On a number of occasions he either trapped the ball in, got a handball out, or actually managed to get a kick in himself. Great improvement and effort from him.

2. Without Luke Dahlhaus we would probably be 1-3 rather than 3-1 at this stage.

3. When did random long bombs into the forwards become our preferred method of attack ?

Probably 2009 or 10.

And we never looked back despite never having a forward line the suited it.

[westdog54]

1. There aren't many things more enjoyable than watching JJ hit the ball at full speed.
2. Watching The Bont waltz through a defence and kick a goal is one of them.
3. Jake Stringer can even make 'bunny ears' look cool.

[Remi Moses]

1. Our resilience is still there
2. The third up rule and the player nominating is an embarrassment
3. Brad Scott still carries on like a fanboy in the coaches box . It's embarrassing !

[G-Mo77]

I'll take a dozen of whatever you've been drinking please.

Sorry, saw it another way. Granted Campbell faced quality opposition today but honestly, he's Minson-lite, without the ability to win physical contests. Gets knocked around and out-positioned far too easily for a bloke his size in his role.

As for Suckers, he's gravy when we're going well and utterly maddening when we're not. That ain't necessarily news tho.

This is my knock. Look to his credit he put the howlers in the 1st half behind him and was a key to getting the win. I still think he struggles to make best 22 if we're healthy.

[The bulldog tragician]

Tom was better than he was last week and better in the second half than he was in the first half today I thought.

He was utterly frustrating at times. But today wasn't his worst game. Giventhat he lost lost his main support in Boyd early I thought he battled the game out well and gradually got on top of Pruest's influence around the ground. By the end of the game Goldstein wasn't getting on the end of handball chains and running into open goals either.

Big Tom wasn't Gary Dempsey today but he wasn't Terry de Koning either. We really need Roughead back though to give us that fourth midfielder around the contest. TC isn't ever going to provide that.

I can't think of three things, because I'm chortling too much at the Terry de Koning reference. Well played Two Dogs!!! I thought I'd forgotten all about him. But it now all comes back to me... priceless..