Rating the 2022 Trade Period - After 7.30pm Wednesday Night

[GVGjr]

Maybe having M.Boyd finishing up put a dent in that leadership group.

As good as Easton and Bobby were I don't think they adequately addressed things.
I think we have missed the more disciplined types at the club.

[bornadog]

Overall I’m largely pleased with the trade period result. It provides an opportunity to move forward from players who too often were the cause of much frustration for us supporters seeing them fall short of achieving their potential, or being unable to cover their shortcomings i.e Cordy, Hunter and Schache, and for mine the positive with Dunkley’s departure is the Club no longer needs to be on tenterhooks due to his level of self entitlement, possibly stemming from his father’s experience, a character flaw that the best leaders of Clubs like a Selwood, Boak, Cotchin or even a Bont simply don’t display. So with these outs it provides a perfect opportunity for replenishment and even redemption ala Wallis and O’Brien.

So for 2023 I’m really looking forward to Cleary, Bedendo coming on, and even the possibility of a redemptive opportunity for Mitch Wallis to fill the breach. Mitch has his shortcomings but so did Dunkley. For the off season at least I’m going glass have full that Mitch might in the coaching group’s wisdom be given an opportunity to fill the hole that Dunkley has left, he’s indeed made of the right stuff, and from better stock.

Good post Doc26, let's look forward and not backwards.

Premierships are not easy to win. Just look at Geelong who have finished top four how many times? yet it has taken them 11 years between winning one.

Looking forward to firstly the draft and then 2023.

[The bulldog tragician]

thanks for your feedback. But it does beggar the question. Why did Roughead WANT to leave. Why did he feel ill driving to the Whitten oval? What went wrong? Are the same problems still there?

I wish I knew.

[Mantis]

Overall I’m largely pleased with the trade period result. It provides an opportunity to move forward from players who too often were the cause of much frustration for us supporters seeing them fall short of achieving their potential, or being unable to cover their shortcomings i.e Cordy, Hunter and Schache, and for mine the positive with Dunkley’s departure is the Club no longer needs to be on tenterhooks due to his level of self entitlement, possibly stemming from his father’s experience, a character flaw that the best leaders of Clubs like a Selwood, Boak, Cotchin or even a Bont simply don’t display. So with these outs it provides a perfect opportunity for replenishment and even redemption ala Wallis and O’Brien.

So for 2023 I’m really looking forward to Cleary, Bedendo coming on, and even the possibility of a redemptive opportunity for Mitch Wallis to fill the breach. Mitch has his shortcomings but so did Dunkley. For the off season at least I’m going glass have full that Mitch might in the coaching group’s wisdom be given an opportunity to fill the hole that Dunkley has left, he’s indeed made of the right stuff, and from better stock.

I would think it's more likely Mitch gets delisted than becomes a part of our midfield rotation.... he is no doubt made of the right stuff, but his body is just about done.

[Grantysghost]

Here is Sam on the Dogs site talking about the trade period and the importance of the first and second round picks.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...mc_id=16093061

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Overall I’m largely pleased with the trade period result. It provides an opportunity to move forward from players who too often were the cause of much frustration for us supporters seeing them fall short of achieving their potential, or being unable to cover their shortcomings i.e Cordy, Hunter and Schache, and for mine the positive with Dunkley’s departure is the Club no longer needs to be on tenterhooks due to his level of self entitlement, possibly stemming from his father’s experience, a character flaw that the best leaders of Clubs like a Selwood, Boak, Cotchin or even a Bont simply don’t display. So with these outs it provides a perfect opportunity for replenishment and even redemption ala Wallis and O’Brien.

So for 2023 I’m really looking forward to Cleary, Bedendo coming on, and even the possibility of a redemptive opportunity for Mitch Wallis to fill the breach. Mitch has his shortcomings but so did Dunkley. For the off season at least I’m going glass have full that Mitch might in the coaching group’s wisdom be given an opportunity to fill the hole that Dunkley has left, he’s indeed made of the right stuff, and from better stock.

I would think it's more likely Mitch gets delisted than becomes a part of our midfield rotation.... he is no doubt made of the right stuff, but his body is just about done.

Mitch has been retained on our list and has the capacity to kick goals as a small forward which we desperately need.
Without Dunkley there is a need to use someone like Mitch to play a tagging role in the midfield as well which we have lacked in the past on the likes of Oliver and Petracca

[Grantysghost]

Sam Power and Dom Milesi answer members questions regarding the trade period.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...mc_id=16093061

[Grantysghost]

Sam Power and Dom Milesi answer members questions regarding the trade period.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...mc_id=16093061

Wow, best ever content from the Dogs.

Draft best player not for need is very clear in that.

Yes I replied to myself and I'll do it again if I have to.

[Grantysghost]

Wow, best ever content from the Dogs.

Draft best player not for need is very clear in that.

Yes I replied to myself and I'll do it again if I have to.

Great point GG and go lions.

[hujsh]

Interesting to know we have to promote Sweet and Buku to retain them

[Bulldog4life]

Sam Power and Dom Milesi answer members questions regarding the trade period.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...mc_id=16093061

Certainly enjoyed that Granty. A bit of inside knowledge is always appreciated.Go Lions....just for you Gg.

[Grantysghost]

Interesting to know we have to promote Sweet and Buku to retain them

Yes that was news to me.

[bulldogtragic]

Sam Power and Dom Milesi answer members questions regarding the trade period.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/v...mc_id=16093061

Good insight. We also need to let the lads out of the club rooms and to get some sunlight.

[Grantysghost]

Feels like Milesi is the draft lead too.

[Grantysghost]

Good insight. We also need to let the lads out of the club rooms and to get some sunlight.

Haha they are not photogenic that's for sure!

I think this is KWWs work. Engagement it's what we crave.

I know she's been knocked, however she's a good operator and after a short amount of time seems to have learnt and adjusted.

Sedat agrees