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bornadog
09-09-2020, 10:39 AM
link (https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/809112/lipinski-suckling-shine-in-suns-scratch-match)

Versatile duo Pat Lipinski and Matt Suckling have pressed their cases for a senior recall with strong performances in Sunday’s scratch match against the Gold Coast Suns.

It was almost a full-scale scratch match, with four quarters and 18 players per side for most of the day.

Scores were level at half-time, 33-33, before the Bulldogs kicked away with the wind in the third term to open up a 20-point lead at the final change.

However, the Suns came home strongly, with a big tackle from Jackson Trengove with just seconds on the clock preventing a late opportunity on goal.

The Bulldogs held on to claim an 11.8 (74) to 9.14 (68) win, as Matt Suckling and Josh Schache each kicked three goals.

Suckling was impeccable by foot, with one of those goals a set shot from outside 50 – into the wind – and another on the run with the wind from inside the centre square.

Lipinski was prolific throughout the contest, finding the ball at will.

“Pat was really strong around the ball and also showed us his ability to spread with power,” development manager, Jamie Maddocks, said.

“He was really clean with his hands and just seemed to be everywhere. It was good for Pat, he’s got a big future with this club and it was great to see him playing an important role for the team.”


“Matt played in a couple of different roles for us to make the game look the way we wanted it to look and helping younger players around him.

“He played a forward-wing role, but he’s a versatile player and then played a different role to help us look secure behind the ball. There were some trademark Matthew Suckling kicks – he knows how to kick the ball, he’s a pro.”

Maddocks also praised the impact of Billy Gowers and Ben Cavarra, who have played some strong scratch match footy this season around their AFL opportunities.

“Billy took his aerial game to a new level in terms of judging the ball in pretty tricky conditions. He looked strong and looked fiery at times, which is when he plays his best football,” Maddocks said.

“He’s always threatening around the contest, he’s a ball of muscle and power and helps the players around him. His work on team defence was important this week to keep the ball in our half.

“Cav played a bit of a different role, he spent time forward but also played some midfield minutes and was really good with his defensive pressure.

“He looked really quick at times in closing down space, but also on the flip-side when he had the ball in his hands running away from the contest, which was pleasing to see.”

WESTERN BULLDOGS 2.3 5.3 10.5 11.8 (74)
GOLD COAST SUNS 2.4 4.9 6.9 9.14 (68)


Goals: Suckling 3, Schache 3, Cavarra, Dale, Dickson, Garcia, Weightman

1eyedog
09-09-2020, 10:48 AM
Set shot from outside 50 into the wind. Who else can do that? Looks like he tore it up I'd be thinking Piggy would come straight in against his old side.

1eyedog
09-09-2020, 10:50 AM
Double post

comrade
09-09-2020, 10:52 AM
Set shot from outside 50 into the wind. Who else can do that? Looks like he tore it up I'd be thinking Piggy would come straight in against his old side.

Suckling and Lipinski in for 2 of either Hayes, Roarke or Richards improves us, IMO.

EasternWest
09-09-2020, 10:58 AM
Set shot from outside 50 into the wind. Who else can do that? Looks like he tore it up I'd be thinking Piggy would come straight in against his old side.

Could 2020 get any worse?

jeemak
09-09-2020, 10:59 AM
I was waiting for it!

EasternWest
09-09-2020, 10:59 AM
I was waiting for it!

I believe in consistent messaging.

1eyedog
09-09-2020, 11:00 AM
Could 2020 get any worse?

There it is.

Axe Man
09-09-2020, 11:02 AM
Could 2020 get any worse?

Well judging from that write-up Gowers could return too...

EasternWest
09-09-2020, 11:03 AM
Well judging from that write-up Gowers could return too...

I wonder what his contract status is?

comrade
09-09-2020, 11:03 AM
Well judging from that write-up Gowers could return too...

We are so close to the Four Horsemen being unleashed together.

bornadog
09-09-2020, 11:04 AM
I wonder what his contract status is?

If there was a thread on contract status, I could tell you

Happy Days
09-09-2020, 11:05 AM
I wonder what his contract status is?

45 more days.

bornadog
09-09-2020, 11:07 AM
Another write up with no report on some of the senior players that should be in contention for a spot

Axe Man
09-09-2020, 11:08 AM
Another write up with no report on some of the senior players that should be in contention for a spot

Schache with 3 goals but no real mention doesn't bode well for him.

azabob
09-09-2020, 11:18 AM
Set shot from outside 50 into the wind. Who else can do that? Looks like he tore it up I'd be thinking Piggy would come straight in against his old side.


Double post

If we are honest Sucklings performance was worth mentioning twice.

azabob
09-09-2020, 11:21 AM
Could 2020 get any worse?

I love how you keep denying your love for Suckling...

Reality is if he isn't on our list in 2021 you'd be bored.

EasternWest
09-09-2020, 11:25 AM
If we are honest Sucklings performance was worth mentioning twice.

Why are you so mean to me?


I love how you keep denying your love for Suckling...

Reality is if he isn't on our list in 2021 you'd be bored.

We've still got Johannisen.

1eyedog
09-09-2020, 12:18 PM
I love how you keep denying your love for Suckling...

Reality is if he isn't on our list in 2021 you'd be bored.

He is to EasternWest what Eagleton was to Mantis no doubt.

Rocket Science
09-09-2020, 01:38 PM
Everyone gets a special pat on the bottom including everyone's favourite ball of muscle, but not Schache who kicked three.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
09-09-2020, 01:56 PM
Everyone gets a special pat on the bottom including everyone's favourite ball of muscle, but not Schache who kicked three.

What conclusion would you draw from that?
Mine is he probably didn't have a great day. Maybe got 3 joe the goose's, maybe he didn't do much else. Or maybe he was defensively poor.
The fact he kicked 3 but didn't rate a mention in the write up suggests he wasn't a big contributor.

jeemak
09-09-2020, 01:57 PM
What conclusion would you draw from that?
Mine is he probably didn't have a great day. Maybe got 3 joe the goose's, maybe he didn't do much else. Or maybe he was defensively poor.
The fact he kicked 3 but didn't rate a mention in the write up suggests he wasn't a big contributor.

It could also mean he's a bit maligned.

We need reporters to scrutinise this stuff so they can ask adequate questions to unlock information at the weekly pressers.

Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
09-09-2020, 02:08 PM
It could also mean he's a bit maligned.

We need reporters to scrutinise this stuff so they can ask adequate questions to unlock information at the weekly pressers.

Could be. Although you'd hope Gia or someone from within the coaching area is endorsing these before they go out the door?

comrade
09-09-2020, 02:12 PM
If they just gave an overview of everyone's game, it would be much better. Gushing over some and not naming others is rubbish compared to what some other clubs are putting out.

Happy Days
09-09-2020, 02:15 PM
Great to see Billy Dangerfield get a mention just in time to come back in and kill off our season for good.

Rocket Science
09-09-2020, 02:15 PM
What conclusion would you draw from that?
Mine is he probably didn't have a great day. Maybe got 3 joe the goose's, maybe he didn't do much else. Or maybe he was defensively poor.
The fact he kicked 3 but didn't rate a mention in the write up suggests he wasn't a big contributor.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

At a guess you might surmise we've seen the last of him for 2020 and that a fairly portentous off-season beckons for old mate Josh.

Or maybe he just needs to morph into a ball of muscle ...

Rocket Science
09-09-2020, 02:17 PM
Great to see Billy Dangerfield get a mention just in time to come back in and kill off our season for good.

I for one welcome the inevitable smoky selection masterstroke.

comrade
09-09-2020, 02:23 PM
I for one welcome the inevitable smoky selection masterstroke.

If we ever get a game with all of Gowers, Gardner, Hayes & Roarke Smith playing together, I request a photoshopped version of the Four Horseman below to mark the momentous occasion:

https://i.ibb.co/K0hJgHS/57bae0ff486bc7e68802d1ccdfd73d1f.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Happy Days
09-09-2020, 02:26 PM
if we ever get a game with all of gowers, gardner, hayes & roarke smith playing together, i request a photoshopped version of the four horseman below to mark the momentous occasion:

https://i.ibb.co/k0hjghs/57bae0ff486bc7e68802d1ccdfd73d1f.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Happy Days
09-09-2020, 02:28 PM
Interesting going for the version with Sid and Windham instead of the superior Blanchard/Luger version but I take your point. Kind of expected Paul Roma to pop up for a true Gowers analogy.

jeemak
09-09-2020, 02:36 PM
Could be. Although you'd hope Gia or someone from within the coaching area is endorsing these before they go out the door?

Maybe he's maligned by everyone!

It also could be that he's maligned and that he didn't perform in the areas you highlighted!

Bulldog4life
09-09-2020, 02:46 PM
Interesting going for the version with Sid and Windham instead of the superior Blanchard/Luger version but I take your point. Kind of expected Paul Roma to pop up for a true Gowers analogy.

Tully has got to be in the photo......surely.

The bulldog tragician
09-09-2020, 09:09 PM
If we ever get a game with all of Gowers, Gardner, Hayes & Roarke Smith playing together, I request a photoshopped version of the Four Horseman below to mark the momentous occasion:

https://i.ibb.co/K0hJgHS/57bae0ff486bc7e68802d1ccdfd73d1f.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

There should have been some sort of warning before I had to see this.

MrMahatma
10-09-2020, 12:09 AM
If we ever get a game with all of Gowers, Gardner, Hayes & Roarke Smith playing together, I request a photoshopped version of the Four Horseman below to mark the momentous occasion:

https://i.ibb.co/K0hJgHS/57bae0ff486bc7e68802d1ccdfd73d1f.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Rick’s left hand is a bit close for comfort?!