2019 JLT Series - Match 2 Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

[The Underdog]

Put him where he plays his best footy at half back.

That was my initial reaction but he was very effective as a forward last season too. I’d be tempted to give it a few weeks of the real stuff before panicking

[Bulldog4life]

That was my initial reaction but he was very effective as a forward last season too. I’d be tempted to give it a few weeks of the real stuff before panicking

I was thinking that his speed would help us at half back with no JJ there.

[The Underdog]

I was thinking that his speed would help us at half back with no JJ there.

I don’t necessarily disagree, not sure how we reshuffle the backline to achieve it, yet though

[kruder]

Put him where he plays his best footy at half back.

Same with Sucking. Why did we recruit Duryea?

[Remi Moses]

I think Lloyd’s been a real positive

[G-Mo77]

Same with Sucking. Why did we recruit Duryea?

No idea mate. Lloyd made sense Duryea did not. Only real positive in my eyes when we recruited him was adding some experience.

[comrade]

Anyone else a bit worried by Bailey Smith’s penchant for dribbling drop punts along the ground?

[GVGjr]

Anyone else a bit worried by Bailey Smith’s penchant for dribbling drop punts along the ground?

A little bit. A couple of dreadful kicks today

[GVGjr]

We are playing a few of the boys out of position, Suckling is capable of doing a lot more for us but he seems to be lost a bit up forward.

[Doc26]

Anyone else a bit worried by Bailey Smith’s penchant for dribbling drop punts along the ground?

I’m putting it down to him being off with the pace of the game at this early stage.

[The Pie Man]

Anyone else a bit worried by Bailey Smith’s penchant for dribbling drop punts along the ground?

Not really given we saw what he could do with a bit of space (drilling Lloyd on the chest) The in traffic stuff will come

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

I was much more impressed with English’s tap work in the 2nd half, than Trengove, but then I’m a big believer in Tim long term

English was a major factor in our second half. We would be better served playing Trengrove as a big defender allowing Naughton to go forward where he was a great support for Schache today. Gowers was very poor for the second week in a row, as was Suckling. Good to see Naughton and Lloyd kick 6 of our 12 goals providing better options in attack. Richards is a far better defender where he was a fine player last year. Liberatore was again our best player highlighting just how much he has been missed. Wallis becomes a better player when Libba is in the side. It became rediculous today seeing Daniel and Duryrea trying to compete against much taller St Kilda forwards. Morris again played his heart out but needs to be spared playing on taller opponents. Dunkley’s poor disposal continues to be a problem in the midfield and Bailey Williams appeals as a better option. Wood continues to struggle and Maclean is another who needs to do better. The team looks unsettled with little method and understanding which is a concern given our tough games coming up.

[Doc26]

I was much more impressed with English’s tap work in the 2nd half, than Trengove, but then I’m a big believer in Tim long term

Completely agree.

I hope that we give Tim every opportunity to develop in the number one ruck position this season with Trengove the backup.

[The Pie Man]

Completely agree.

I hope that we give Tim every opportunity to develop in the number one ruck position this season with Trengove the backup.

From what I saw, he was too easily out muscled at the contest.

Love what he could be, but he’s just not ready

[comrade]

Why was Dunkley used as the outlet option when kicking out from the goal square? He should never have the ball inside defensive 50, it's almost a guaranteed loss of possession.