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    Off the leash: Fit Bulldogs set to run opponents ragged



    WESTERN Bulldogs fans can expect to see an exciting brand of football at Whitten Oval in 2020.
    With four new top-10 draftees, Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke has emphasised a ballistic game style that could result in high scoring.
    Captain Ellie Blackburn said Burke will not accept losing games based on running power.

    "He (Burke) came in day one of pre-season and said 'we won't lose games because we're not fit enough'," Blackburn said.
    "Running has definitely been one of the benchmarks of the pre-season so far."



    Despite a huge list overhaul, the Bulldogs are serious about surprising teams every week and making a finals charge.
    "There's no point coming in here just to have a 'development year' and try and grow and get game time into girls," Blackburn said.
    "We want to win games and aim to play finals and go all the way.
    "No excuses for us, we definitely want to do everything we can to win as many games as possible."



    The rehabilitation process gave Lochland a whole new perspective about football, after not missing a game in her first two seasons.
    "I've learned a lot about myself and a lot about the girls," Lochland said.
    "I feel like I've come out a different person.

    "I finally feel like myself again with my body and the understanding of my footy ability."
    The Bulldogs will host Geelong in a pre-season match at Whitten Oval on Saturday at 10.30am.

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    Re: Off the leash: Fit Bulldogs set to run opponents ragged

    looking forward to see how the game style has changed.
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    Re: Off the leash: Fit Bulldogs set to run opponents ragged

    I had trouble working out what area to paste this in. It was better when they had their own section.

    But yes I'm keen to see how the girls go. It gets the juices flowing for when the boys start.
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    Re: Off the leash: Fit Bulldogs set to run opponents ragged

    Quote Originally Posted by Hotdog60 View Post
    I had trouble working out what area to paste this in. It was better when they had their own section.

    But yes I'm keen to see how the girls go. It gets the juices flowing for when the boys start.
    Yes a bit disappointing we didn't keep the AFLW section separate
    FFC: Established 1883

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