Three things you've learned. Round fifteen 2021 v West Coast

[Twodogs]

Golly it's round fifteen already! Tell us what you have learnt today.

[Twodogs]

1. You can lock us down and confine us for a week but you can't keep us down
2. Ed Richards is a required player. We must keep him.
3. I could kick that goal Bont kicked in the last*




*Like crap I could. Only Bont could kick that.

[bulldogtragic]

1. The AFEL seemingly screwed us with fixturing Perth, Geelong, Perth. One minute from winning all three. We’ve travelled as good is I can remember factoring in Port too.

2. Garcia is another good sort. In what’s really his first game, 13 touches and a goal.

3. We are going to see what Lewis Young is made out of. Not unlike Hamling or Fletch in 2016.

I knew it, but Doc is constantly getting better and he’s completely reliable. With Dale, Daniel & Williams and KPDs I like it very, very much.

[Mutz]

1. The tough hard mentality after the heart-breaking loss last week demonstrates a maturity and growing self-belief amongst the entire playing group.

2. Another lesson learned from last week; we were much more composed (aka winding down the clock) at critical times in the last qtr, especially at half-back/wing.

3. I thought our fast handball game wasn't conducive to playing in the wet but it definitely worked in Q1 when it was pissing down.

Extra. Playing with a sole ruckman worked today but I still look forward to Martin returning.

Bonus. Very pleased to see Smith regain his confidence – what a difference to his game.

[Bulldog Joe]

1. Tim English has learnt something about ruck play, not least being use your strengths, rather than trying to best your opponent at their strengths.

2. Marcus Bontempelli may be the best wet weather footballer going around. (Possibly the best dry weather player as well)

3. We do actually defend well regardless of the profile of the personnel.

[Happy Days]

1. No crowds footy kinda hits when you win by 10 goals.

2. Ed Richards is best 22, a defender and a better player than Crozier.

3. West Coast's midfield is a paper tiger. Looking forward to hearing about how underdone they were all week instead of how bad of a beating our guys put on them.

[hujsh]

1. No crowds footy kinda hits when you win by 10 goals.

2. Ed Richards is best 22, a defender and a better player than Crozier.

3. West Coast's midfield is a paper tiger. Looking forward to hearing about how underdone they were all week instead of how bad of a beating our guys put on them.

The balance is really much better with him in the side isn't it? We probably needed another good 'ground level' defender with dash and ability to move the ball and Crozier is more of an 'in the air' defender IMO who as discussed tends to just boot it.

[Ghost Dog]

1. No crowds footy kinda hits when you win by 10 goals.

2. Ed Richards is best 22, a defender and a better player than Crozier.

3. West Coast's midfield is a paper tiger. Looking forward to hearing about how underdone they were all week instead of how bad of a beating our guys put on them.

Don't worry. According to fox Footy they played like a bunch of sooks.

[GVGjr]

1) Playing interstate is not the hoodoo that many people think. If we show up prepared and focused we are a better than good chance
2) I don't think Duryea receives the kudos he should. He's become a vital player for us.
3) That goal by Bont defied logic

I also want to say how good it was to see Richards play like he did today

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

1) Playing interstate is not the hoodoo that many people think. If we show up prepared and focused we are a better than good chance
2) I don't think Duryea receives the kudos he should. He's become a vital player for us.
3) That goal by Bont defied logic

I also want to say how good it was to see Richards play like he did today

Duryea has had a fantastic season, and has really become a leader in that back 6.

[macca]

Duryea has had a fantastic season, and has really become a leader in that back 6.

I really like how much Duryea has improved. His just a tough defender, and hates getting beaten, so those 1-1 contests always chance of spoil. Runs all day, and is a long kick.

When he came to us, the knock on him was his inaccurate kicking. I think his playing the percentages more and knows his game much better. Real maturity to his game, and compliments well with the backline we have.

Great pickup for us from the Hawks, who are crying out for some solid senior players in the backline.

[jeemak]

I really like how much Duryea has improved. His just a tough defender, and hates getting beaten, so those 1-1 contests always chance of spoil. Runs all day, and is a long kick.

When he came to us, the knock on him was his inaccurate kicking. I think his playing the percentages more and knows his game much better. Real maturity to his game, and compliments well with the backline we have.

Great pickup for us from the Hawks, who are crying out for some solid senior players in the backline.

I was super critical of him early in the year because he was a bit fumbly but he's certainly shut me up. He's still a bit iffy on the ground ball but on the high ball for someone his height he's excellent.

He's turned me around, and it's taken a lot because I still remember him being sent in to stir us up at half time during the semi final in 2016.......but he's cool now.

[Topdog]

I really like how much Duryea has improved. His just a tough defender, and hates getting beaten, so those 1-1 contests always chance of spoil. Runs all day, and is a long kick.

When he came to us, the knock on him was his inaccurate kicking. I think his playing the percentages more and knows his game much better. Real maturity to his game, and compliments well with the backline we have.

Great pickup for us from the Hawks, who are crying out for some solid senior players in the backline.

Hawks supporting mate of mine said his real knock was a lack of consistency and a tendency to do stupid things. When he said this I was quite happy as both issues can be resolved with maturity and experience.

He has really settled down nicely.

[Bulldog Joe]

I think I want to add, that all those calling for Bailey Smith to be dropped were not correct.

[Mantis]

I think I want to add, that all those calling for Bailey Smith to be dropped were not correct.

You would have to think a change of role was a catalyst in the much better performance… has been lost on the wing.