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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Playing the dead zone at half forward and providing a genuine option.

    I like Sam but I'm thinking it will be hard to continue to play Lloyd and Dickson in the same side. He's a genuine goal kicker which we lack.
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by Go_Dogs View Post
    I was worried when he snapped around his body and hit the post. Go back and kick that one Sam!

    He's been solid and I think he's going to be tough to dislodge now.
    Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team
    I get it if kicking isn't your strong point, but Sam is a good kick.

    For once that screaming lady was right: "kick it properly".
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by Go_Dogs View Post
    I was worried when he snapped around his body and hit the post. Go back and kick that one Sam!

    He's been solid and I think he's going to be tough to dislodge now.
    When I watched that, I thought he had blown the game. The kick in was rebounded for a direct shot by Martin. Fortunately Martin missed, but it had the potential to be a game changer the wrong way.

    It was irresponsible and a supposedly good goal kicker should merely have gone back and taken his time to slot the goal.

    At that moment he was in my drop next week list.
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team
    Technique. There is a theory that you expose more of the goalmouth if you turn your face away from the goal and kick it across your body. Especially if you are on the 'wrong' side for the foot you are kicking with. I get why they do it and sometimes it is the right thing to do. But a lot of players who don't understand the technique properly go with it every time they have a shot and just muck it up.


    A lot of the time it's simpler to not turn and just straighten up and kick through the ball properly.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Technique. There is a theory that you expose more of the goalmouth if you turn your face away from the goal and kick it across your body. Especially if you are on the 'wrong' side for the foot you are kicking with. I get why they do it and sometimes it is the right thing to do. But a lot of players who don't understand the technique properly go with it every time they have a shot and just muck it up.

    A lot of the time it's simpler to not turn and just straighten up and kick through the ball properly.
    I can understand if you are on a very acute angle, but Sam was dead in front
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Say what you want about tigers fans - I’ve sat near some horrendous ones over the years - I did notice they didn’t boo Lloyd.

    The irony for his situation is he would almost certainly be playing games for ten this year.

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    I can understand if you are on a very acute angle, but Sam was dead in front
    Yep, players are using it as their normal kick to shoot at goal now. I can only think that they don't actually fully understand what circumstances they should use the kick around the body under. It's a really difficult maneuver to pull off and hit your foot with the footy in the right time and space to get it to bend properly. A lot of times the player would be better off straightening up, facing the goalmouth and kicking through the ball properly.

    Bloody South Australians started it with their reverse screw kicks.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Bloody South Australians started it with their reverse screw kicks.
    Check side
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Check side
    That's the one. Blight was the first one I can remember kicking it across his body from the opposite pocket regularly.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Played a really good game Saturday, was up and about and all over the place , laid a great tackle, only downside I saw was his pace in chasing at one stage.
    Bring back the biff

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by ledge View Post
    Played a really good game Saturday, was up and about and all over the place , laid a great tackle, only downside I saw was his pace in chasing at one stage.
    Agreed but he's smart enough to cover his lack of pace ala Gia
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    15 Games

    25 Goals (1.7 per game, club leading)
    18 Behinds
    8 Goal Assists

    Ranked 15th for total goals kicked in the entire comp
    Ranked 13th for total marks inside 50 in the entire comp



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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Has been a great addition
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    Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    15 Games

    25 Goals (1.7 per game)
    18 Behinds
    8 Goal Assists

    Ranked 15th for total goals kicked in the entire comp
    Ranked 13th for total marks inside 50 in the entire comp
    Great stats. He has been fantastic for us. The vision and kick to Naughton was terrific, followed by the goal from 45m out.

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