Western Bulldogs V Essendon - 1st Elimination Final 2021

[Bulldog Joe]

He looked absolutely spent at the end. Like his entire season's efforts had caught up with him.

His finals record hasn't been great, but he certainly had his best season since 2016.

Still not bothered too much we jettisoned him. Next year will be his 5th at the Bombers which matches what he had us.

They kept referring to him as a big game player.

By my reckoning he has now played 6 finals and, despite watching every game (some multiple times), I can't recall him being a major contributor in any of them.

[Grantysghost]

They kept referring to him as a big game player.

By my reckoning he has now played 6 finals and, despite watching every game (some multiple times), I can't recall him being a major contributor in any of them.

Probably that second half v the Hawks in the semi from memory mightve been his best?
What a memorable night that was.

@jeemak are you taking requests for your replay live posting? I'll go the 16 semi.

[dog town]

In Stringers defence his work rate appeared decent given his tackle and pressure act numbers. We just didn’t give him any easy ball.

[Rocco Jones]

In Stringers defence his work rate appeared decent given his tackle and pressure act numbers. We just didn’t give him any easy ball.

I love giving Stinger smack, but I agree.

[1eyedog]

He looked absolutely spent at the end. Like his entire season's efforts had caught up with him.

His finals record hasn't been great, but he certainly had his best season since 2016.

Still not bothered too much we jettisoned him. Next year will be his 5th at the Bombers which matches what he had us.

Also Schache came to us with those two second rounders, is 24 years of age and looks like he is just starting to hit his straps. If you're talking the benefit of trades in hindsight you must look at performances when it counts in finals and Schache has him covered.

Man I hope Schache goes on with it from here. That pack mark he took where he just read it better than everyone else was very exciting.

[bornadog]

Also Schache came to us with those two second rounders, is 24 years of age and looks like he is just starting to hit his straps. If you're talking the benefit of trades in hindsight you must look at performances when it counts in finals and Schache has him covered.

Man I hope Schache goes on with it from here. That pack mark he took where he just read it better than everyone else was very exciting.

We also took Ed with one of the pics

[bulldogtragic]

Yes and no.

Jake for Picks 25 & 30 (Second Rounders)

Dogs Holding Picks 25, 28 & 30

Carlton get Picks 28, 30 Future 2nd - Dogs get First Rounder 16 (Richards) & 40

Schache Picks 25 (2nd Rounder) & 40 (3rd Rounder)

End: Naughton, Richards, Porter, Schache (Trengove FA), Rookied Roarke plus Gowers.


Jake’s two picks, one pick went towards Schache and another towards Richards via Carlton.

[bornadog]

Yes and no.

Jake for Picks 25 & 30 (Second Rounders)

Dogs Holding Picks 25, 28 & 30

Carlton get Picks 28, 30 Future 2nd - Dogs get First Rounder 16 (Richards) & 40

Schache Picks 25 (2nd Rounder) & 40 (3rd Rounder)

End: Naughton, Richards, Porter, Schache (Trengove FA), Rookied Roarke plus Gowers.


Jake’s two picks, one pick went towards Schache and another towards Richards via Carlton.

End result pretty good.

[bulldogtragic]

End result pretty good.

Naughton, Schache & Roarke played in a winning final a few days ago. I imagine Richards would’ve too but got the shoulder injury. Naughton & Schache kicked 5 goals straight between them and GAs for the sealer from Schache to VDM and Naughton to Hannan. While Roarke had some crucial moments. Plus longer term if Naughton can get better kicking at goal and Schache an intercepting taller defender while Richards gets better and Roarke remains solid. That’s a pretty decent trade and draft period.

[Twodogs]

Whatever you do, don’t rewatch the game to experience Bayshaws commentary.

I’d recommend pouring citric acid into your eyes or stubbing your toe badly on the kitchen counter as more enjoyable alternatives

Versatile stuff citric acid. You can put it in hard toffee to give it a fizz or mix it with icing sugar and baking soda to make sherbet. I quite like it but I won't be pouring it into my eyes any time sooner than I'll be going out of my way to pay any attention to what James Brayshaw has to say. Or most North supporters for that matter.

[comrade]

Didn't realise until watching the replay that Hannan actually attended the last centre bounce and got the clearance.

[SquirrelGrip]

Was it Wood or Williams guarding Stringer forward or a combination of both?

From my observation, he was hanging out the back a lot and never chased, so I'm not sure anyone even bothered to guard him.

[bornadog]

Didn't realise until watching the replay that Hannan actually attended the last centre bounce and got the clearance.

We had a few on the bench for the last 5 min like Bont.

[MrMahatma]

We had a few on the bench for the last 5 min like Bont.

Yep. Had to be done. Cotton wool. Hopefully we get the chance to do that again this week.

[Hotdog60]

There may be nothing in it and me being old fashioned but I like it when I saw the players run out at the start of the game there was no smiles and giggling unlike the last three weeks and to me I see that as focused on the job at hand.