angelopetraglia
01-12-2012, 11:36 AM
8 things I would like to see next year
1. Libba to get his life back on track
We were all shocked when we heard that Libba was found in a confused state and in possession of an illicit substance. In following days it was reported that those who were really close to Libba were not shocked and that he had been living on the edge for a while. I really hope that incident was a wakeup call for young Libba and that he sorts himself out, lives clean and continues to get his hands on the footy on a regular basis.
2. Cooney to regain some of his old form
I’m praying that miracles do happen and that the German doctor’s magic potion works. At his best Cooney was and out and out excitement machine with the rare ability of having a tough inside game and the ability to break packs open with blistering outside speed. How we miss the old Adam Cooney :(
3. Tom Williams to play every game
I thought that Tom Williams was starting to deliver on his potential in 2011. In a terrible year for the Dogs he was a shining star. Any chance at all that Tom’s body can allow him to play 22 games in 2013? You just get the feeling that if his body stands up to the rigours of a full season that he is ready to explode.
4. A marking forward to stand up
We have some potential forward talent on our list. We have seen some glimpses. We have been teased. We need one of these guys to stand up and deliver on some of their God given talent and start plucking a few big marks in our forward 50. Yes that’s you I’m talking to Acye Cordy, Jarrad Grant, Jordan Roughead and especially you Liam Jones.
5. Griffo to dominate
He won a B&F in 2010. He finished 2nd in the B&F in 2012. He has stood up in big finals. His best is scintillating but he needs to bring it every week for four quarters. We all know Griffo has the ability to stamp himself as an absolute elite player of this competition. I want to hear his name be mentioned in the same breath as Ablett, Judd, Watson, Cotchin and be in contention for All Australian in 2013.
6. Run games out
Our record in the 2nd half of games last year was disgraceful. We were basically non-competitive for large stretches in the 2nd half after being in the game in the first half. It was demoralising for our supporter base. Multiple excuses were thrown up by Macca, but we just want it fixed. We don’t expect to win every week, but we do demand that we have a fair dinkum crack for four quarters, not only one or two.
7. One of our young draftees to show something special
The really great players often show something special early and have the ability to contribute (i.e. C. Judd, J. Selwood, T.Cotchin). I’m hoping that one of our talented young draftees shows some special talent early, something to excite the supporters, something to make the Western Bulldogs get noticed. We need it.
8. From good to great, Luke Dalhaus
For the last two years he has been one of the rare reasons to get along and watch the Western Bulldogs. The Doll House with his passion, desperation, tenacity and the ability to do some special to influence a game impressed us all. He is one of the new fresh faces of the clubs marketing efforts. Hopefully he can improve his fitness, play larger chunks of time in the midfield and continue to terrorise defenders in our forward 50m.
1. Libba to get his life back on track
We were all shocked when we heard that Libba was found in a confused state and in possession of an illicit substance. In following days it was reported that those who were really close to Libba were not shocked and that he had been living on the edge for a while. I really hope that incident was a wakeup call for young Libba and that he sorts himself out, lives clean and continues to get his hands on the footy on a regular basis.
2. Cooney to regain some of his old form
I’m praying that miracles do happen and that the German doctor’s magic potion works. At his best Cooney was and out and out excitement machine with the rare ability of having a tough inside game and the ability to break packs open with blistering outside speed. How we miss the old Adam Cooney :(
3. Tom Williams to play every game
I thought that Tom Williams was starting to deliver on his potential in 2011. In a terrible year for the Dogs he was a shining star. Any chance at all that Tom’s body can allow him to play 22 games in 2013? You just get the feeling that if his body stands up to the rigours of a full season that he is ready to explode.
4. A marking forward to stand up
We have some potential forward talent on our list. We have seen some glimpses. We have been teased. We need one of these guys to stand up and deliver on some of their God given talent and start plucking a few big marks in our forward 50. Yes that’s you I’m talking to Acye Cordy, Jarrad Grant, Jordan Roughead and especially you Liam Jones.
5. Griffo to dominate
He won a B&F in 2010. He finished 2nd in the B&F in 2012. He has stood up in big finals. His best is scintillating but he needs to bring it every week for four quarters. We all know Griffo has the ability to stamp himself as an absolute elite player of this competition. I want to hear his name be mentioned in the same breath as Ablett, Judd, Watson, Cotchin and be in contention for All Australian in 2013.
6. Run games out
Our record in the 2nd half of games last year was disgraceful. We were basically non-competitive for large stretches in the 2nd half after being in the game in the first half. It was demoralising for our supporter base. Multiple excuses were thrown up by Macca, but we just want it fixed. We don’t expect to win every week, but we do demand that we have a fair dinkum crack for four quarters, not only one or two.
7. One of our young draftees to show something special
The really great players often show something special early and have the ability to contribute (i.e. C. Judd, J. Selwood, T.Cotchin). I’m hoping that one of our talented young draftees shows some special talent early, something to excite the supporters, something to make the Western Bulldogs get noticed. We need it.
8. From good to great, Luke Dalhaus
For the last two years he has been one of the rare reasons to get along and watch the Western Bulldogs. The Doll House with his passion, desperation, tenacity and the ability to do some special to influence a game impressed us all. He is one of the new fresh faces of the clubs marketing efforts. Hopefully he can improve his fitness, play larger chunks of time in the midfield and continue to terrorise defenders in our forward 50m.