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23-01-2016, 08:12 PM
#361
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Cheers josie.
Yeah Caleb may be a small player but gee from the sound of it he is definitely set to put it up a notch or two this year. I reckon our recruiters got this one right.
Last edited by Eastdog; 24-01-2016 at 01:09 AM.
"Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
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24-01-2016, 12:38 AM
#362
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
PeanutsPeanuts
Just saw an interview with Bailey Dale, where he was asked to nominate a first year player who was particularly impressive.
With good loyalty, he went with namesake Bailey Williams, commenting particularly on his strong marking.
I know there is a lot of spin this time of year, but really like the prosects of this crop of recruits. Reckon Footscray games will be great viewing this year, with a lot of talented players working double time to push for a senior birth.
It seems like with some very astute trading and some especially competent and some inspired drafting we have gathered a gun list.
The problem maybe that we might have to trade out some very good players to get players for the positions we need although maybe having got a couple of KPPs may have lessened that problem.
Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?
I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite
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24-01-2016, 01:45 PM
#363
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Eastdog
Cheers josie.
Yeah Caleb may be a small player but gee from the sound of it he is definitely set to put it up a notch or two this year. I reckon our recruiters got this one right.
Which ones have they got wrong in your opinion Easty?
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24-01-2016, 02:01 PM
#364
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
Which ones have they got wrong in your opinion Easty?
2009 draft I would say B4L even though we didn't get high picks in that year as we had a really strong season it was a poor draft for us.
"Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
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24-01-2016, 02:10 PM
#365
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Eastdog
2009 draft I would say B4L even though we didn't get high picks in that year as we had a really strong season it was a poor draft for us.
The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.
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24-01-2016, 02:14 PM
#366
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.
Sorry B4L. Yeah definitely not drafts in recent years which we have done very well in.
"Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
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24-01-2016, 02:19 PM
#367
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Looking at some of the shots from preseason, you can see the conditioning staff have been having an impact, with a few of the lighter guys looking appreciably more muscular (Dale, Hamling, ZCordy and Daniel come to mind), while a few of the bigger guys are looking decidedly leaner (Minson, TBoyd, Redpath).
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24-01-2016, 02:34 PM
#368
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Hearing more good things about Bailey Williams. This quote is from a respected poster in another forum from yesterday's match simulation:
"Of the rookies, Bailey Williams was the most impressive. Playing in defence, he must have had a dozen possies, including a great defensive grab running into a pack. Every time he got the ball, he hit his target as well."
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24-01-2016, 02:49 PM
#369
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Bulldog4life
The way it read I was under the impression you were talking about recent drafts. My bad.
I read it as a pat on the back for our recruiters, in that they got it right and everybody else got it wrong with regards to Caleb.
The Angels have the phone box. Don't blink!
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24-01-2016, 04:10 PM
#370
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Before I Die
I read it as a pat on the back for our recruiters, in that they got it right and everybody else got it wrong with regards to Caleb.
I guess you could say that. Initially there was criticism of that selection but after watching him in 2015 I think that's all but gone now. He looks like he will be a quality player for us. Just love his speed.
"Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
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28-01-2016, 09:37 AM
#371
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
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28-01-2016, 09:50 AM
#372
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
I wish I was on the sunshine coast...
Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?
I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite
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28-01-2016, 10:07 AM
#373
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
Eastdog
I guess you could say that. Initially there was criticism of that selection but after watching him in 2015 I think that's all but gone now. He looks like he will be a quality player for us. Just love his speed.
One of the few players who tested well for speed and endurance at the draft camp. Great late pick for the risk/reward payoff
Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers
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28-01-2016, 10:32 AM
#374
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Is it me or does this seem like the longest pre-season ever?
I guess expectation does that to you.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
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28-01-2016, 10:33 AM
#375
Re: Pre-season training - 2016
Originally Posted by
always right
Is it me or does this seem like the longest pre-season ever?
I guess expectation does that to you.
I think when the cricket and tennis are as boring as they have been it would seem so.