Practice Matches - 2022

[soupman]

Marra has a laconic way about him which can be deceptive as it can appear he is not going full tilt.

Agree somewhat, but this game it wasn't so much he was laconic as he was never even involved.

[Bulldog4life]

Agree somewhat, but this game it wasn't so much he was laconic as he was never even involved.

Yes sounds like I was making excuses for him and maybe I was. Liked English's game. His determination to get to the front in boundary throw ins was noticeable. Good around the ground too. One player we need to sign up.

[Mofra]

Agree somewhat, but this game it wasn't so much he was laconic as he was never even involved.

There were one or two contests he had the opportunity to smash an opponent, and didn't. That was a concern.

[Bulldog Revolution]

There were one or two contests he had the opportunity to smash an opponent, and didn't. That was a concern.

Just a young kid learning against senior bodies that have had 5+ pre seasons

I viewed Marras game as completely natural for him as part of his learning curve - didnt get great delivery or opportunity, got beaten in a few one on ones

[Grantysghost]

Around the grounds Melbourne are spanking Norf at Casey.

11 goals to 2 or something.

[GVGjr]

Around the grounds Melbourne are spanking Norf at Casey.

11 goals to 2 or something.

Did I hear that Melbourne members get in for free, $17 for everyone else.

[comrade]

Our inability to stop Essendon’s intercept game was a concern. Our forwards got a bath in the air most of the day.

[Grantysghost]

Did I hear that Melbourne members get in for free, $17 for everyone else.

Not sure, that's crazy!

Edit : Was free for all.

112-32 currently but Norf have a vfl side apparently.

[bornadog]

Lewis Young playing for reserves and not in main practice match.

[Mofra]

Lewis Young playing for reserves and not in main practice match.

Article online somewhere that he's moved behind Oscar McDonald in the pecking order.

[bornadog]

Article online somewhere that he's moved behind Oscar McDonald in the pecking order.

Oscar is a dud, so what does that mean for Lewis

[Grantysghost]

Oscar is a dud, so what does that mean for Lewis

I don't think anyone can say he's a quality player. He's had loads of chances and not shown too much.

Hopefully he makes it though.

BTW happy ww3 day (jokes make it better right?)

[hujsh]

Bombers signed up Wanganeen.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-...bers/100856370

"Wanganeen has been in the club's James Hird Academy junior development program"

They just can't help themselves can they?

[bornadog]

Martin ready for Brisbane challenge



In his 15th preseason, experience is on the side of Stef Martin.

The 35-year-old will once again lead the ruck division alongside young star Tim English, and Martin feels good ahead of a practice match against Brisbane.

“I feel good,” Martin told westernbulldogs.com.au.

Bulldogs Ruck Stefan Martin chats ahead of the AAMI Community Series match against Brisbane on Friday night.

“I’ve had a far less injury interrupted preseason than last. I hope that holds me in good stead. It has been great to continue work with Tim English and Jordon Sweet, and young Sam Darcy too.

“All those things have been really exciting but I’m just glad to be out there again – I never would have predicted I’d still be going now, so that’s pretty cool for me."

A Brisbane test awaits the Dogs after first up defeat last weekend, with the fixture to be the last competitive hit-out before Round 1.

"It’s nice to be playing the first official practice game," he said.

“There is heaps we wish we did better last week – we have a good chance to rectify that.

“We’re playing a team you’d presume will be at the pointy end of the ladder this year so that will be a good test for us too.

“Essendon proved to be a good opponent and will be really good team this year.

“To have those two games leading into Round 1 is as ideal as you could get."

The AAMI Community Series fixture begins at 7.20pm tomorrow night at Marvel Stadium.

[Mantis]

Why is the Sam Darcy bit bolded?

It’s not bolded on the website… are you emphasising a point?