Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

**Go_Dogs** · 18-07-2015, 02:54 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

I'm just listening in on radio this morning O/S and missed last week, but are we generally being too defensive (ie toned down our run and gun from early season in an effort to bring a better rounded game) or is there another reason we aren't hitting the scoreboard?

Sounds like our run from D50 has been down and Bont/String both quiet.

**merantau** · 18-07-2015, 02:55 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by jazzadogs

Campbell being left alone at stoppages and still palming it straight down to Cats players.

True

**hujsh** · 18-07-2015, 02:56 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

I really question the clubs decision to bring in Jade Rawlings as Grants personal set shot coach.

**merantau** · 18-07-2015, 02:56 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by AndrewP6

Commentary has a point, the tackle isn't rewarded, so Stringer has to take the player to ground.

Just disgraceful by the ump.

**Jeanette54** · 18-07-2015, 02:57 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Geelong are being permitted to get their overlap going, our forwards must chase their backmen instead of allowing easy possessions when they come forward.

**Bornadog** · 18-07-2015, 02:57 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by Go_Dogs

I'm just listening in on radio this morning O/S and missed last week, but are we generally being too defensive (ie toned down our run and gun from early season in an effort to bring a better rounded game) or is there another reason we aren't hitting the scoreboard?

Sounds like our run from D50 has been down and Bont/String both quiet.

Haven't had much run from D50 from JJ, Murphy and when do get the ball into F50, we just bang it long and play into Geelong's hands. We are not even bringing it to ground, Geelong are just clearing it easily

**Bornadog** · 18-07-2015, 02:58 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by hujsh

I really question the clubs decision to bring in Jade Rawlings as Grants personal set shot coach.

I don't get it as generally his field kicking hits a target.

**Eastdog** · 18-07-2015, 02:58 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Campbell has been quite as I was expecting more from him. How have woofers rated his game so far?

**Greystache** · 18-07-2015, 02:59 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by Go_Dogs

I'm just listening in on radio this morning O/S and missed last week, but are we generally being too defensive (ie toned down our run and gun from early season in an effort to bring a better rounded game) or is there another reason we aren't hitting the scoreboard?

Sounds like our run from D50 has been down and Bont/String both quiet.

Our ball use going inside 50m has been poor, but most of the forwards aren't presenting well or winning one on one's. We're also not getting many clean clearances from the stoppages.

**Ozza** · 18-07-2015, 03:02 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by bornadog

I don't get it as generally his field kicking hits a target.

The way he runs in at a set shot is like he is a left foot....he looks 50/50 to even hit his foot. Embarrassing, and unacceptable for a professional footballer to fail to rectify it.

**Bulldog4life** · 18-07-2015, 03:02 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by bornadog

I don't get it as generally his field kicking hits a target.

Has played poorly to this point

**G-Mo77** · 18-07-2015, 03:04 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by hujsh

I really question the clubs decision to bring in Jade Rawlings as Grants personal set shot coach.

Outside 25m I don't want him having set shots. He's woeful via setshot at goal.

**jeemak** · 18-07-2015, 03:04 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by bornadog

I don't get it as generally his field kicking hits a target.

He's mentally not up to it, and if you couple that with his poor technique it's a recipe for terrible set shots. With field kicking he doesn't have to think about things.

**Bornadog** · 18-07-2015, 03:06 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Originally posted by jeemak

He's mentally not up to it, and if you couple that with his poor technique it's a recipe for terrible set shots. With field kicking he doesn't have to think about things.

Well he is not alone. Stringer and Redpath missed easy shots as well. The only bloke that I trust is Dickson having a set shot.

**merantau** · 18-07-2015, 03:06 PM

Re: Game Day Round 16 2015 - Geelong V Western Bulldogs

Playing badly and will need to lift. Dale Morris having a good game, ditto Daniel and Dicko. Too much handball and Geelong are the better side at the moment. They have missed a couple of easy shots as have we. Tom Boyd is doing better in the ruck than at full forward put our delivery in there is ordinary. Redpath is our best option for marking inside 50. As a spectacle, the modern game is too often un-watchable. Joy is often limited to seeing your team win. Let's hope we're not disappointed. We have played poor football for substantial periods over the last month. I'm over it. Come on you blokes - LIFT!