Grant Thomas has one last dig

[aker39]

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The Bulldogs were predictable...

Honorable effort for a couple of quarters and then the obligatory capitulation after half time. Coach Rodney Eade needs to "up" his expectations if he was proud of their efforts - maybe thats the problem? He reinforced to his charges post game that their effort was to be the benchmark or "basic ingredient" as he calls it. He says his team showed a lot of commitment and he was proud of them. He thinks they stood up in adversity? He infers injuries counted against them? He says his list is in good shape? He sings the praises of their team spirit and courage?

Was I watching another game?

Haven't they completely compounded since the disastrous Akermanis issue?

Where was Johnson? Where was Giansiracusa?

Why on earth would they persist with Hahn and Eagleton?

Why was Cal Ward left out of games? Why haven't we seen more of Addison? What has Everitt done wrong? Has Hills papers been marked? How is Rougheads development going? Between Johnson (0), Murphy (1), Giansiracusa (2), Eagleton (0), Gilbee (1), Griffen (1), Lake (0), Hudson (0) and Hall (1) they combined for the grand total of six tackles. Thats right six tackles from nine of their most experienced leaders. That is mystifying and a complete reflection of their leadership and coaching. Not one Saints player failed to register a tackle and only three players had less than two. On the other hand six players only had one tackle in the Bulldogs list. This is a game that determines who you are and what you stand for. On both counts the standards set by the Bulldogs are mediocre to say the least and warrant urgent addressing if they are to be considered a serious threat in the future.

[comrade]

What a flog.

Why was Cal Ward left out of games? Umm, because he was injured.

How is Rougheads development going? Very bloody nicely, thanks for asking.

He makes some valid points regarding our tackle count etc, but he has some weird, unbridled hatred of the Bulldogs that is way too transparent.

[Remi Moses]

I agree with his sentiments about our tackling. Not Good enough it's left to a few to do our tackling.Disagree with his sentiments about Akermanis ,going backwards while he was there!
Disagree about Ward. Do your research Grant as he was injured!
Roughead's had a shoulder injury. Also can somebody inform him when you lose your best midfielder and your best defensive backman has a broken back,it's actually detrimental to your side!
Interesting perhaps Grant can give us some advice on nepotism
When you appoint your best mate as coach!!!!

[EasternWest]

Sacked coach says you got it wrong. Next.

[EasternWest]

Why haven't we seen more of Addison?

Although he does make a good point .

[comrade]

Although he does make a good point .

Ha. Dylan has hit the big time, being name checked in a Cornflakes article!

[Topdog]

He is right about everything except Ward and Roughead.

[Doc26]

Unfortunately Thomas's inaccuracies in this article eg Why was Ward left out ? does diminish some otherwise reasonable commentary.

[Dancin' Douggy]

And I presume he didn't see any of Josh Hills completely underwhelming games for Willy.

[Sedat]

I did think Rocket was a little too "up" in the post-match press conference. I know we were down on rat power, but our 3rd qtr was inept at best. The midfield battle in particular was one-way traffic with St Kilda imposing their will on proceedings for 20 very costly minutes. No problem with Rocket mentioning the injuries sustained on the night in the presser, but acknowledgement of some extremely poor football during the 3rd qtr probably should have been offered up as a counter-point.

[Greystache]

As others have said, apart from some poor research in relation to Ward and Roughead I agree with virtually everything else in his article. We can cry outrage as much as we like but the simple fact is we've done nothing to change the perception of us.

Thomas has said publicly before he doesn't rate the Bulldogs as a club because we haven't beaten a contender in a final in 50 years, and this group is no different at 0-6 in the past three years. If we ever beat anyone he might start giving us some respect.

It's hard to mount a case against his logic.

[Ghost Dog]

I did think Rocket was a little too "up" in the post-match press conference. I know we were down on rat power, but our 3rd qtr was inept at best. The midfield battle in particular was one-way traffic with St Kilda imposing their will on proceedings for 20 very costly minutes. No problem with Rocket mentioning the injuries sustained on the night in the presser, but acknowledgement of some extremely poor football during the 3rd qtr probably should have been offered up as a counter-point.

rat power haha. I love that.

[Ghost Dog]

As others have said, apart from some poor research in relation to Ward and Roughead I agree with virtually everything else in his article. We can cry outrage as much as we like but the simple fact is we've done nothing to change the perception of us.

Thomas has said publicly before he doesn't rate the Bulldogs as a club because we haven't beaten a contender in a final in 50 years, and this group is no different at 0-6 in the past three years. If we ever beat anyone he might start giving us some respect.

It's hard to mount a case against his logic.

Not really hard at all.

So Where did he say this and when?
It's a pretty illogical thing to say. If he did say it.
Which Bulldogs is he not rating?
The Bulldogs of 50, 30, 20 or ten years ago? -all different teams to my mind. Football is complex, and for whatever reason, we haven't made it to the final. Lots of reasons. Poor form, Financial trouble leading to trading quality players, bad luck and better opposition. A complex of factors. Slap the label on the club if you like, but it's rather a simplistic view. For supporters who follow, we know why Callan was out, why Everitt has been overlooked and why Hill is on the outer. Easy to take cheap shots from the outside.


Hardly

[bornadog]

Its easy to criticize teams, just sit back and pick players off one by one, have a go at the coach etc, however, its harder to come up with a solution which Grant doesnot have.

[Greystache]

Not really hard at all.

So Where did he say this and when?
It's a pretty illogical thing to say. If he did say it.
Which Bulldogs is he not rating?
The Bulldogs of 50, 30, 20 or ten years ago? -all different teams to my mind. Football is complex, and for whatever reason, we haven't made it to the final. Lots of reasons. Poor form, Financial trouble leading to trading quality players, bad luck and better opposition. A complex of factors. Slap the label on the club if you like, but it's rather a simplistic view. For supporters who follow, we know why Callan was out, why Everitt has been overlooked and why Hill is on the outer. Easy to take cheap shots from the outside.


Hardly

Not sure what point you're trying to make.

He's saying the club hasn't achieved anything which is why he doesn't rate the club, and this team has continued on the tradition. If the team can break the trend then he'll take us more seriously, so far they haven't been able to.