Emma Quayle - Are The Bulldogs Mad?

[boydogs]

Now - I appreciate all of the newspaper links but you know I make my judgements on what I see, not on what I read.

From watching Howard in action in those two SANFL U-18 finals matches, what are your personal perspectives on his strengths and weaknesses? Was it too hard to assess based on the standard he played against? Your opinions are highly valued on this board so it would be great to know. While we're at it, if you've seen our other 3 new tecruits in action, it would be great to hear your thoughts on their collective strengths and weaknesses as well.

Agree with Sedat - would love for you to expand on that mjp, and anyone else who has seen Howard and the other draftees

[mjp]

Filmed from one camera. High in the stands with no commentary. Dalyrmple was flying to the games to watch him.

Yep - Just like the WAFL footage and the TAC footage. I see 90% of the footy I watch in the same format. Are you telling me that this doesn't count because that is the way all the games are covered...

Also, to answer another poster, Phillips was not Howie's Coach @ the Bays.

I believe that he (Howie) may not have shown as much commitment early in the season as he did later in the season. When he did, it all clicked.

Hence the non-selection in the State Team (that and Phillips has no idea, but I digress) and the stellar end of year form.

I think Phillips is pretty cluey by the way.

[mjp]

Agree with Sedat - would love for you to expand on that mjp, and anyone else who has seen Howard and the other draftees

Howard seemed fine. He kicked it well and ran OK. Zoned off his opponent and 'guessed' a bit - on the counter to that he was used as a designated kicker by his team-mates and I would assume was being encouraged to guess by his coaches.

Didn't really win his own ball much - was gifted a number of possessions - but went when it was his turn. Made good decisions with the ball.

He was fine. Not sure what else to say though.

Look, I admit I haven't seen him in the best circumstances but the games I watched weren't great standard and whilst I noticed him (kicking mostly) that was about it.

[Twodogs]

- but went when it was his turn. Made good decisions with the ball.

Two very good things for a footballer to have.

[boydogs]

Thanks mjp I appreciate it

[Throughandthrough]

I think Phillips is pretty cluey by the way.

Agree to disagree on that one. But do agree that most people over here do rate him very highly.