Three things I've learned, edition X 2018 v Collingwood

[Twodogs]

We could ask for six things you know now that you didn't know before but we don't! All we require of you are three things.

Tell us three things you know now that you didn't know before.

[westdog54]

1. Schache and Trengove were solid acquisitions.
2. Our coaching group is in denial over our kicking issues.
3. It won't be this year, but Bailey Williams has the tools to be an All-Australian half-back. Fast becoming one of my favourite players to watch.

[bulldogtragic]

1. I learned I was wrong. JJ shouldn’t be played as the ‘high’ pressure forward, ever, ever again.
2. Happy with the curve of Trengove & Schache. Not so much Crozier at all.
3. For that period when Boyd, Schache, Dickson & Gowers (& Roughy resting forward) looked threatening we looked good. We need some high pressure small forwards to balance the profile. JJ is not it and Dahl can’t hit the side of the barn. Hopefully we persist with playing the first mentioned players.

[westbulldog]

1. Crozier and Dale are not contributing AT ALL.
2. Schache showed a bit and Richards continues to show promise.
3. Macrae looks frustrated trying to do everything on his own.

[Remi Moses]

1. Not sure why we recruited Crozier
2. Think we need some new eyes and ears in the coaches box at seasons end
3. Question why we show great resolve in the first half , and yet so limp in the second half .

[LostDoggy]

1.Happy with the set up of forward line having Boyd, Schache Dickson and Gower's there and worked well in 1st half. Need to persist with this
2.BIG question mark on Crosier as not sure if he has anything to give.
3. The only reason I can think why we had no run in second half is due to having so many young guys who need more preseason

[Bullies]

1.Happy with the set up of forward line having Boyd, Schache Dickson and Gower's there and worked well in 1st half. Need to persist with this
2.BIG question mark on Crosier as not sure if he has anything to give.
3. The only reason I can think why we had no run in second half is due to having so many young guys who need more preseason

Unfortunately it was some of our experienced guys who threw the towel in - JJ should at least look like he is trying, Roughy if you are injured again give it away, Dicko didnt get a sniff in the second half, Dalhaus was woeful, Crozier was Crozier, Dale just not up to it, Daniel was ordinary, Wood was dreadful. these guys are some of our experienced players.

[bornadog]

1. Our midfield needs another A grader

2. Cordy was a big loss in the backline

3. Schache's kicking is impressive

[SlimPickens]

3. Schache's kicking is impressive

That dinky one to Dickson on the lead was superb.

[S Coast Simon]

We are to clever for our own good. Maybe play the boys where they became top grade players. Ie JJ running out of deference. Wood intercepting everything that comes into the back 50. Dahlhaus around the feet of the big forwards. Great a snapping goals, not a midfielder. Greatest example ever. Croad all aust CHB at hawks. Off to freo to make him FF only to fail and head back to the hawks for basically free. To become all Australian CHB again. Nice work freo. During hawthorns rein you new where their players would line up because they perfected their position so that’s where they played. A few players need to be able to swing around the field but not the whole team.

Your captain needs to lead his team. That means 110% commitment at all times. Wood is to busy trying to be nice to everyone. The captain needs a bit of mongrel about going for the ball. Cotchin is mr nice guy but if you get between him and the ball he will run through you to get it. And when someone knocks your teammate over. Get over there and pick him up give him a tap a say great effort son. then go give the prick a decent bump and let him know you will be looking out for him.

In 2016 if one of our boys was belted there would be five Doggies in their face. I remember Young going after Greene for the kick to the face. That is what we are lacking. Our genuine love for each other is not there at the moment. Boys are getting belted and left to get up and carry on. No remonstrations, no pat on the back “well done we got your back mate” “great effort for the team”. Until they get the love back they will struggle

[Dry Rot]

1. It is possible to score only 4 points in 2 quarters of footy

2. Roughhead is cooked

3. Having at least a capable ruckman is more than handy.

[Remi Moses]

1. Not to kick a goal in a half is insipid
2. Need new eyes and ears in the box
3. Our senior players are letting our club down

[Twodogs]

1. It is possible to score only 4 points in 2 quarters of footy.

That made me laugh but it would be a lot funnier if it happened to someone else.

[Sedat]

1. Suckers very happy with Crozier in the team - has lost whipping boy status overnight
2. I still have no ides what our best 22 looks like and I don't think the MC does either
3. World Cup will be a fantastic distraction in a few weeks' time

[EasternWest]

1. Suckers very happy with Crozier in the team - has lost whipping boy status overnight

Only to some.