Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Matt Suckling

[Scorlibo]

Great spearing pass to JJ from the backline, then JJ the long kick to Picken and goal. End to end stuff that was great to watch.

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That was a great piece of play and displayed a sort of harmony between JJ and Suckling that usually comes with more games played together. JJ knew that Suckling had the foot skills to make that pass and Suckling knew that JJ could accelerate into the space faster than the opposition players could close it up.

[The bulldog tragician]

It takes a while to settle into the chemistry of a new club. I noticed a few times he seemed to be in reasonable spots but was ignored by teammates. It might seem strange that a premiership player can be unsure of himself but i think he seems a bit anxious/over eager rather than lairy, but time will tell.

[Ghost Dog]

It takes a while to settle into the chemistry of a new club. I noticed a few times he seemed to be in reasonable spots but was ignored by teammates. It might seem strange that a premiership player can be unsure of himself but i think he seems a bit anxious/over eager rather than lairy, but time will tell.

Good observation.
Certainly not one of those 'leg canons' who dislikes body contact. Goes hard in and under when he has to.

[Maddog37]

I know there will be times he makes you feel like tearing your hair out but I am surprised at how much I enjoy watching him play. Very interesting player and will get better when our players completely understand his kicking depth.

Big upgrade on J Grant.

[hujsh]

I know there will be times he makes you feel like tearing your hair out but I am surprised at how much I enjoy watching him play. Very interesting player and will get better when our players completely understand his kicking depth.

Big upgrade on J Grant.

I just heard someone's heart break.

[Twodogs]

I like what he brings to the team apart from some low percentage shots at goal. That's easy enough to fix though.

[Ozza]

As Maddog alluded to, he will be a player that will frustrate supporters at time - but he also has some brilliant attributes that he brings to the side. He has started well for us - but obviously a couple of 'tear the hair out moments' in there.

[azabob]

As well as tear out the hair moments at Hawthorn he even had punch the wall moments...

[always right]

He has a habit of holding onto the ball too long. Hopefully he addresses this and goes with his first option.

[GVGjr]

As Maddog alluded to, he will be a player that will frustrate supporters at time - but he also has some brilliant attributes that he brings to the side. He has started well for us - but obviously a couple of 'tear the hair out moments' in there.

Given he is an established player I hope the coaches don't just accept it as part of the player they recruited. I'd also hope Suckling wants to improve. It's great to get an experienced player and one who has experienced what should be the ultimate goal for all players but he needs to be just as hungry for success with us.

[bulldogtragic]

Some these kicks are insane from him tonight. That Stringer pass... Wow.

[1eyedog]

I know absolute cannon and a heap of arrogance too. Liking him lots.

[Greystache]

He was very good last week but he's been brilliant so far today.

[bulldogtragic]

The membership department are running that competition about it not being about gambling. They're losing big bucks. We can pay the debt off with simple betting.

Suckling, a wheelie bin, a footy and 50 metre difference. And offer odds against him missing.

[hujsh]

Thought he was also important defensively tonight after coming back on the ground. Provided more stability