Pre-season Training 2018

[Twodogs]

Slowing down to get the kick off does allow the opposition the chance to tackle you. If no one is around you then it's a smart move but I think most of the better players can kick well at full stride. If you are kicking it to a leading forward they don't have to second guess the timing of their leads.

Years ago players would jump in the air slightly to accept a handball and in the process lose a bit of momentum. I think West Coast were the first ones to make sure their players stopped it and they looked so much quicker than other sides.

If it can be taught to kick the ball well at near full pace it would certainly be an advantage.

I can remember as a kid watching Gary Dempsey palming the ball to Geoff Jennings and Ted Whitten Jr who would run into it it at top speed. As soon as they got the ball Templeton would start leading and the half forwards would start moving back and forth and sideways to take opponents out of his way and to make space. Then they would kick the ball into the space the other players had created so Templeton could mark it.

Guys like Whitten and Jennings were great kicks at top speed.

[bornadog]

I can remember as a kid watching Gary Dempsey palming the ball to Geoff Jennings and Ted Whitten Jr who would run into it it at top speed. As soon as they got the ball Templeton would start leading and the half forwards would start moving back and forth and sideways to take opponents out of his way and to make space. Then they would kick the ball into the space the other players had created so Templeton could mark it.

Guys like Whitten and Jennings were great kicks at top speed.

Jennings could kick the ball a mile when he was running at full speed, yet his normal kicking distance was average. Choco Royal was the same.

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Opening Training

The Western Bulldogs will host an open training session on Sunday 28 January 2018 on the Sunshine Coast, giving you the opportunity to meet the 2018 AFL team in your home state and watch them in action during their pre-season training camp.

The training session will be held at the Maroochydore Sports Complex (Fisherman's Road, Maroochydore, QLD) commencing at 9.30am.
The Bulldogs Shop team will also be making the trip north, with a great selection of the 2018 Western Bulldogs official summer merchandise range available on site to purchase.
After the session, you’ll be able to get photos and autographs from the players*, so we encourage you to wear your Bulldog colours and have your pen at the ready.
The Club would once again like to thank you for your ongoing support, and look forward to seeing you on the Sunshine Coast.
Western Bulldogs Sunshine Coast Open Training Session
9.30am, Sunday 28 January 2018
Maroochydore Sports Complex
Fisherman's Road, Maroochydore, QLD
*Not all players are guaranteed to be available for autographs

[kruder]

Those 1 minute preseason clips really show a lot Is there any point? What are peoples thoughts of our online content?

[bornadog]

Western Bulldogs have arrived in Mooloolaba to begin their 2018 training camp, as preparation shift a gear ahead of the upcoming season.
Take a look at the best snaps from the side's sweltering first session on the training track.
Jack Redpath

Luke Dahlhaus

Tom Campbell

Lachie Hunter

Billy Gowers

Clay Smith

Jason Johannisen

Jack Macrae

Mitch Wallis


Kieran Collins

[bornadog]

Apparently a good turnout for Open training this morning.

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[comrade]

Anyone know who's in the rehab group?

[Eastdog]

Cheers BAD. There was a bit on the sport news tonight about us up on the Sunshine Coast.

[Hotdog60]

Anyone know who's in the rehab group?

I think Jong might be the only one not ready for round one in an article from Matt Suckling.

[Smads57]

I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who attended today’s training if they noticed which players we’re training with squads they might not have been expected to train with eg Adams and/or Young training with forward group

[Eastdog]

I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who attended today’s training if they noticed which players we’re training with squads they might not have been expected to train with eg Adams and/or Young training with forward group

Boydogs, YHF, HD60 and MM are up in QLD but a bit of a distance from the Sunshine Coast I think.