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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by mjp View Post
    I feel I am owed a commission.
    Yep - dare I say it, he's been drinking the mjp bathwater

    At least some of it made sense

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Revolution View Post
    Yep - dare I say it, he's been drinking the mjp bathwater

    At least some of it made sense
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    Good to see some positivity in the media. A balanced article.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mjp View Post
    I feel I am owed a commission.
    I thought that you sandgropers all thought with the same brain anyway!
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post
    He has, although I disagree on Cordy - I feel he's been very good for us.
    I thought Cordy was very average this year, although he was pushed into playing a kPP role which didn't suit him. He is more a 3rd tall in the backline.

    Overall, I totally agree with Buckenera, they have been my thoughts throughout the last two years.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    I thought Cordy was very average this year, although he was pushed into playing a kPP role which didn't suit him. He is more a 3rd tall in the backline.

    Overall, I totally agree with Buckenera, they have been my thoughts throughout the last two years.
    What part of Cordy's game weren't you happy with?

    His contested defence loss percentage was 25% in 2018, exactly the same as Alex Rance.

    He's never going to be an elite intercept marker or high possession winner, he just needs to defend. Like you say he should be playing on the third tall as much as possible as he doesn't have the size for the gorillas.

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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    What part of Cordy's game weren't you happy with?

    His contested defence loss percentage was 25% in 2018, exactly the same as Alex Rance.

    He's never going to be an elite intercept marker or high possession winner, he just needs to defend. Like you say he should be playing on the third tall as much as possible as he doesn't have the size for the gorillas.
    I wonder if he just isnt tall or heavy enough to just be the brute defensively.

    I view him as needing to continue to develop his intercept ability and his kicking - it may never be classical but it can be highly effective at distributing and getting us going again.

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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    What part of Cordy's game weren't you happy with?

    His contested defence loss percentage was 25% in 2018, exactly the same as Alex Rance.

    He's never going to be an elite intercept marker or high possession winner, he just needs to defend. Like you say he should be playing on the third tall as much as possible as he doesn't have the size for the gorillas.
    Just looking at his games overall for the year, he wasn't outstanding, that is why I used the term average. The reason I put forward is also in my post. I have my opinion, and others have theirs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post
    He has, although I disagree on Cordy - I feel he's been very good for us.
    Yeah I more in your camp on Zaine as well Mofra.
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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    What part of Cordy's game weren't you happy with?

    His contested defence loss percentage was 25% in 2018, exactly the same as Alex Rance.

    He's never going to be an elite intercept marker or high possession winner, he just needs to defend. Like you say he should be playing on the third tall as much as possible as he doesn't have the size for the gorillas.
    If that one on one stat is true that is amazingly good, especially considering Cordy would spend a truck load more time on forwards than Rance would’ve!
    More of an In Bruges guy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Just looking at his games overall for the year, he wasn't outstanding, that is why I used the term average. The reason I put forward is also in my post. I have my opinion, and others have theirs.
    I was asking your opinion, not questioning it. I still am unclear what aspect of Cordys game you think was very average?

    To me very average = poor, take out the very and the meaning changes somewhat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    I was asking your opinion, not questioning it. I still am unclear what aspect of Cordys you think was very average?

    To me very average = poor, take out the very and the meaning changes somewhat.
    I thought he did his job, but was nothing outstanding. Hope that is clear.

    He is not a KPP, but we had to play him as one due to circumstances. I don't believe he and Morris can play in the same team, but he is the ready replacement.
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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    I thought he did his job, but was nothing outstanding. Hope that is clear.

    He is not a KPP, but we had to play him as one due to circumstances. I don't believe he and Morris can play in the same team, but he is the ready replacement.
    As clear as mud!

    What part of his game was average? Some examples might include his ability to defend, ability to get off his man, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mantis View Post
    As clear as mud!

    What part of his game was average? Some examples might include his ability to defend, ability to get off his man, etc.
    Can't be bothered, I am on holiday.
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    Re: Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    Cordy aside, it's a balanced and positive view of our list.
    As BT mentioned, with some tweaks on our fitness and medical approach (it can't always be about bad luck) then I think we can put in a very competitive side each week but to me it all comes down to attitude and work ethic by this playing group.

    Bevo can come up with a good game plan for us so it's all about getting this list fit and focused.
    Actually think there are a few positives not mentioned. Bevo is still a very young coach and we got another year of experience into him. He will continue to get better. Pretty excited about our list, especially Billy Gowers. If he keeps improving, going to be an absolute boss up in the forward line. I'm glad the article didn't delve too much into the 'party boy' issue.
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