Round #13 - Slaps and Sledges

[GVGjr]

For those who aren't familiar with the Slaps and Sledges thread:

A slap on the back for a job well done by 2 players. (not to be confused with the Woof Player Awards)
This can be a passage of player or even a spirited effort.

A sledge to two players that let down the team. Try and make this constructive critique and not just overly critical.

Provide us with your thoughts on tonight's game against the Crows.

[Rance Fan]

Slap
Griffen - another great game, continues to give his all...Star
Ward - Great game ...thats what we need!

Sledge
Williams - still worrys me at times, can get lost defensively.Lucky Tippett cant kick straight
Jones - talk about not kicking straight!!

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Slap - Griffen 4Qtr effort at high intensity, really set the tone effort wise tonight.
Slap - Guido our only target inside 50 and kept us in the game at crucial stages.
Slap-Dahlhaus - he exhibits enthusiasm and his pace and attack on the ball is exactly what we needed.

Sledge - Williams really looked shaky when there was a one on one
- Gilbee looks absolutely cooked to me.

[GVGjr]

Slap
Giansiracusa's smother
Dahlhaus's mark in the last quarter
Woods run an dash in the last quarter

[Desipura]

Slap Gia best fwd on the ground,
Dahlhaus for his enthusiasm
Murphy, absolute star
Griffen, really taking the next step in his career, vice captain next year would not surprise.

Sledge Minson, one kick to 3 qtr time. Don't play him fwd, he can't play there.
Djerkurra, very ordinary, fumbled on all bar one occasion. Got the Bronx cheers when he took a mark.

[Jasper]

Slaps to Murphy, Higgins, Griffen, Ward (faded out), Dahlhaus (pace, guts and reasonable disposal), Gia worked hard, finished well and presented all night, Hudson very competitive and marked better

Sledge - Djerkurra - not an AFL footy player
Gilbee - looks to be struggling - the second efforts just aren't there anymore.

[Go_Dogs]

Sledge Minson, one kick to 3 qtr time. Don't play him fwd, he can't play there.

Thought he was OK up forward, at least created a few contests and brought the ball to ground.


Slaps:
Cooney - came on and went straight into the middle. I felt we seemed to lift just having him back on the field.
Murphy - just played another great game, moving well and using the ball. Could be an AA half back this year.

Sledge:
One play on the wing where Dahlhaus was surrounded by about 6 Crows and no Bulldogs player in sight to assist. He did very well to hold it up momentarily before the weight of numbers just became too much, but where was anyone else?

[westdog54]

Slaps:
The kids played well. Dalhaus and Schofield competed well, Libba did some nice things and Barlow a vast improvement. Schofield giving it to Tippett was the funnies thing I've seen all year.

Ward. I hope to god he stays, such a balanced footballer.

Murphy. Was making some notes through the game and I remarked that he was one of the cleverest players I've ever seen. Seems so in control whenever he is around the ball.

Sledges:
DJ. Had his colours lowered in a big big way.
Jones' Goalkicking. Its no good if you do the hard work in the lead up and don't capitalise. Must do better
Sherman. He's a talented player but he frustrated me tonight. Far too cute. Do the basics first and don't over-think it.

[Desipura]

Thought he was OK up forward, at least created a few contests and brought the ball to ground.
else?

Please don't take this the wrong way, however I think that is a cop out. If you are tall and playing forward you have to be able to take a mark or at least look like you are, Minson did neither.

[westbulldog]

Slap - Ward, Griffin, Murphy - all great contributors
Slap - Liam Pickens smother in the Crows goalsquare - never gives less than his all, another fine game.

Sledge - Djerkurra, fumbles, inept and not up to AFL standard, 6 possessions and no impact at all.
Williams - alas a tall forward beats him again


and for Maddog37's post below - you're entitled to your opinion but I suggest you re-run the first quarter against Westcoast

[Maddog37]

Slap - Ward, Griffin, Murphy - all great contributors

Sledge - Djerkurra, fumbles, inept and not up to AFL standard, 6 possessions and no impact at all.
Williams - alas a tall forward beats him again

Tippett had one mark and six possessions in the last three quarters. Williams like all backs is a slave to how well his midfielders pressure the ball carrier.

[Throughandthrough]

Sslap - Living in Adelaide and beating the Crows
Slap - the fact the game was live on TV and we were beating the Crows
Slap - Griffo.

Sledge, Jones Radar. Send it back and order a better one.

[choconmientay]

Slap - Senior players: Murphy, Griffen, Gia, played very well tonight. Pups: All the pups but special mention to Ward and Dahlhaus I love their hunger to attack the ball.

Sledge - Disappointing crowds. Friday night home game and we can not get even 20.000 to turn up for the game

Williams, got beaten all night. To slow to the contests.

[AndrewP6]

Slaps

Roald Dahlhaus (no one else likes it but I'm pressing on with the nickname! ) - great energy, love his endeavour and willingness to run back with the flight of the ball.

Bob Murphy - Congrats on a fine 200th game! Such poise, great balance.

Sledges

LJ's goalkicking. He could be anything, but has to learn to kick.
Slow start - fortunately Adelaide are poo.

Completely irrelevant sledge to Metro Trains. The 5.32 Pakenham train didn't come AT ALL!!!! Had to wait till five to six. Not happy!

[LostDoggy]

Slap: We won a game! Sooooo excited to hear the song - was starting to forget the words....

Slap: Griffin is having a dead-set ripper of a year and it's getting lost in the mediocrity that surrounded him. Less so this week as lots of others stood up so he looked even better!

Slap: Gee this Dahlaus is fun to watch. He's going to be a ripper

No sledges - issues remain but the boys've been smacked around for too many weeks. Lets just enjoy a win!