What do we do about our forward Llne

[Eastdog]

I'm probably sounding like a broken record but what do Bevo and co. need to do in order for our forward line to function efficiently and get the results on the board. The most important aspect of the game and we are just not good enough.

[SonofScray]

Back to basics.

Big men fly. Little blokes run.

Get to the fall of the ball.

Kick goals.

[Eastdog]

Efficiency Inside 50
Power - 18 shots from 35 inside 50s (51%)
Bulldogs - 19 shots from 39 inside (49%) - Danjul mentioned in the game day thread for 8 entries only 1 goal was scored


Tackles in forward 50
Power - 10
Bulldogs - 15


Marks in 50
Power - 7
Bulldogs - 5

[FrediKanoute]

Its too congested. we almost need to go 2 in the 50 and the rest out with our speedy runners Richards, Vanders etc running on to the ball.

If we are going to play the way we currently do then you need 2 talls - one to take pack marks and the other to lead. It eases congestion as the both run to different places

[Vred]

1. JUH
2. Trade whatever we can for a proven good small crumbing forward (Rankie comes to mind)
3. Always play two talls no matter what configuration it is
4. Teach the guys how to kick set shots

[Remi Moses]

One of the reasons it’s congested is the one or two to many handballs
Last night was record pace . Bruce is carrying to much weight
Not good enough

[Mofra]

Sav Rocca as goal kicking coach. Yes, I am mentioning it again. He instantly makes us a 2-3 more goal side per week

[1eyedog]

Outs: Hansen
Ins: Sanderson

I'd offer Sanderson some mayo to get him across. Has the benefit of understanding Luke's position as well being a former coach himself.

[Bulldog4life]

Spread and lead for the bloody ball instead of most forwards just waiting for a high ball in a pack.

[Axe Man]

Outs: Hansen
Ins: Sanderson

I'd offer Sanderson some mayo to get him across. Has the benefit of understanding Luke's position as well being a former coach himself.

Could free tennis lessons be the sweetener needed?

In regards to the forward line have we tried turning it off and on again?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Its too congested. we almost need to go 2 in the 50 and the rest out with our speedy runners Richards, Vanders etc running on to the ball.

If we are going to play the way we currently do then you need 2 talls - one to take pack marks and the other to lead. It eases congestion as the both run to different places

I've made the comparison before a few times but the Saints are an intriguing example to compare us to. In prior years the Saints were absolute rubbish in front of goal as well. This year they are one of the highest scoring teams. They are a completely different looking side and one thing they do well is creating space in their forward line to get great quality looks. That forward line is largely the same as years gone by save for King instead of Bruce. But the have pretty much only King and Membrey in there (and maybe the resting ruck as well) and then the smalls run in from the midfield. Granted they have much better fast small/crumbing forwards than us, but it's certainly something we could at least try if we're willing to try Dunks and Macrae in the ruck.

[Avoid the rush]

Could free tennis lessons be the sweetener needed?

In regards to the forward line have we tried turning it off and on again?

Hit it with a hammer!!!!

[Dancin' Douggy]

Exactly. You would think it was obvious.

Its too congested. we almost need to go 2 in the 50 and the rest out with our speedy runners Richards, Vanders etc running on to the ball.

If we are going to play the way we currently do then you need 2 talls - one to take pack marks and the other to lead. It eases congestion as the both run to different places

[1eyedog]

Could free tennis lessons be the sweetener needed?

In regards to the forward line have we tried turning it off and on again?

I think that would be a sealer.

[bornadog]

Our forward line. No wonder we can't kick goals.