Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

[Happy Days]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Thanks for the reports guys. Did Webb play more back or midfield? We're pretty right for half backs but he was impressive last year

Mainly back but with a little bit in the middle. There was a real focus on spreading the players thinner, most guys played multiple spots. Wallis, for example, played mainly in the middle but spent some time down back and even took a couple of kickouts.

[always right]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Caleb Daniels was the standout to me. Just so clean and doesn't waste a possession.....fantastic vision. I think he's a lock for round one. Also impressed by Bailey William's field kicking. Looks to go through the corridor and is a lovely penetrating kick.

I thought the most interesting tussle was in the ruck. Campbell dominated Will at the centre bounces but Will fought back pretty gamely. Unfortunately he just throws the ball on the boot with his possessions. Not a clear cut result but Campbell was more impressive even though he didn't provide much around the ground. Roughy also had a run in the ruck but didn't standout. Jury is out.

[ledge]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

I think after today Roughead is our best by far as a fullback.

[chef]

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Thanks guys.

[GVGjr]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Thanks for the reports guys. Did Webb play more back or midfield? We're pretty right for half backs but he was impressive last year

Both but maybe a bit more in the back line. He was quite good in the midfield

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Where was Roughy today and how'd he look?

Tom Boyd anywhere?

[SlimPickens]

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Tom Boyd anywhere?

Standing in the ELC...he didn't play

[GVGjr]

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White team

Wallis was excellent, competitive as you would expect.
Bontempelli is a massive guy now and was solid throughout the 4 quarters. When he switches on he just stands out.
Matthew Boyd spent more time in the midfield than I thought he would. A couple of turnovers but looked to be fit and ready
I thought Dahlhaus was probably the best player for the White team. He got plenty of the ball and used it well plus tackled well.
Hunter was a good contributor and played mainly on a wing. Busy player but was a hesitant at times and needs to go with the first option more
Stringer was excellent. He sees better options than just taking the easy option. 3 Goals and it could have been more.
Cordy was a bit quiet for mine. Didn't look bad but I expected a bit more.
It was good to see Hrovat playing well. Like Stringer he kicked 3 goals and he was busy around the forward line.
Campbell was the best ruckman and looks to be primed for a big season.
Roughead was decent in the ruck and played a lot forward. Right at this stage I think he should be playing as a defender.
It was good to see Stevens back and I thought he was okay. He was matched with Jong a couple of times and they went at each other in a spirited way
McLean was just a bit disappointing because I was hearing what a great pre-season he was having. Not bad but I expected a bit better.
Dickson was all around the ground today even spending some time in the back half but still kicked a couple of goals
Hamling was beaten by Redpath and didn't really improve much when Redders went off.
Adams was a disappointment. A couple of nice marks but his skill level departed him and he made a couple of poor decisions. I'm sure he cost a goal through an error
Williams had a good introduction. He generally used the ball well but he grubbed a ball along the ground when under no real pressure.
Lynch was eye catching. Tallish and lean but his pace is quite good and his kicking off either foot didn't miss. Impressed as a defender but made a couple of errors and one cost a goal
Johannisen provided plenty of run and while he made some errors I think he is ready for an improved season.
Picken had a solid game.

These are just some quick notes. There were a few tactics I might try and explain.

[Eastdog]

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Much appreciated GVGjr. Great summary.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Just noticed it on the website:

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2016-02-13/dogs-intra-club-match-highlights

[Eastdog]

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Intra club match report

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-02-13/intra-club-match-report

[Eastdog]

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From the club website

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-02-13/intra-club-match-report

Tom Liberatore made a successful return to competitive football, influential in the Western Bulldogs’ Intra Club match on Saturday at Victoria University Whitten Oval.

The 2014 Sutton Medallist played all four quarters of the Club’s friendly hit-out, starting in the centre square for the Blue Team, before also spending stints forward.

The 23-year-old had no problems finding the football, and was an imposing force around the stoppages.

Power-forward Jack Redpath booted four first half goals for the Blue Team to lead the goalkickers list, with seven multiple goal-kickers on the field.

All-Australian Jake Stringer kicked three goals for the White Team, along with Nathan Hrovat.

Top draft pick Josh Dunkley made an impression for the Blue Team, kicking two goals of his own, while also getting the opportunity to move into the centre-square in stints.

After a nervous start by both sides, Redpath slotted the first major of the game, a set shot from the Barkly Street end pocket, to give the Blue Team the early advantage.

The big-man then goaled again just minutes later, edging his opponent under the ball at the top of the square to mark and then convert the set shot.

Both teams brought their defensive intensity early, with the ball bouncing between the arcs as both sides picked-off intercept marks across their respective half-back lines denying clean forward 50m entries.

Matt Suckling had his first chance to test his combination across half-back with skipper Bob Murphy, Shane Biggs and Easton Wood; while rookie Brad Lynch and draftee Bailey Williams showed some promising glimpses for the White Team coming out of defence.

Rookie ruckman Luke Goetz started forward, marking twice on the lead and converting set-shots from directly in front to kick two first quarter goals.

The White Team ensured the quarter time margin was just seven-points, with goals to Jake Stringer, Jordan Roughead and Nathan Hrovat.

A four goal to three second term by the Blue Team, ensured they had a two goal lead at the main break.

The play of the term belonged to the White Team though, as Jason Johannisen made an electric run off half-back, to send a low spearing ball inside forward 50m to Jake Stringer. The mark came off hands, but Stringer recovered to deliver the handball to Hrovat at speed who ran in to the open goal.

After the main break, the White Team were the first to hit the scoreboard through a Jake Stringer dribble-kick goal, before the Blue Team replied with goals to Bailey Dale and Dunkley, both originating from slingshot moves off half-back by skipper Bob Murphy.

The White Team then pressed, kicking the last three goals of the term through Hrovat, McLean and Wallis.

Wallis’ goal from a set shot put the men in white ahead by one-point at the final change, hitting the lead for the first time since the half-way stage of the first term.

The lead was short-lived for the White Team, with back-to-back goals from the Blue Team through Bailey Dale and Shane Biggs giving them an11-point advantage.

Tory Dickson goaled late for the White Team, but the siren came to soon, handing a seven point win to the Blue Team.


WB BLUE: 4.1 (25) 8.4 (52) 10.4 (64) 12.7 (79)

WB WHITE: 3.0 (18) 6.2 (38) 10.5 (65) 11.6 (72)

GOALS
BLUE: Redpath 4, Dunkley 2, Dale 2, Goetz 2, Honeychurch, Biggs
WHITE: Stringer 3, Hrovat 3, Dickson 2, Roughead, Wallis, Mclean

BEST
BLUE: Liberatore, Macrae, Dunkley, Redpath
WHITE: Stringer, Hrovat, Dahlhaus, Wallis

[GVGjr]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Like any early game of the preseason today presented a few challenges with selections going forward.

Caleb Daniel now must be pressing for senior selection when a few weeks ago I have outside of the best 22. Liberatore might complicate things for him a bit but Daniels abilities to influence play can't be ignored.

Josh Dunkley might have also pushed himself into the mix as a genuine option to rotate between forward and midfield roles with Bontempelli. I still think we would struggle to find a spot for him early on but he could be close.

Despite being loaded up with good running defenders, Shane Biggs name should also be discussed. He was good enough today to be right in the mix.

I think Nathan Hrovat would need to back up today's form with some more good efforts but he dropped off the radar last season and that might have spurred him to get his fitness level better. While he would probably prefer to be regarded as a genuine midfielder my guess is he would be seen as a forward who spends some time in the midfield.

Bailey Dale won't need to improve much to have his name in the mix either.

Lukas Webb is another who suffers from our logjam of mid sized defenders but I liked his game today and thought he looked good when he spent time in the middle.

While it's early in the season our taller defenders performances today weren't that encouraging so Joel Hamling, Fletcher Roberts and Marcus Adams have some work to do to push their names forward.

So much of future selections depends if the coach is determined to use Jordan Roughead as a forward/ruckman option.

[Bulldog4life]

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I notice on the Club's website it states it was a "friendly" game. No doubt when playing a proper opposition there will be a lot more fierce tackling and aggression which will suit all players especially the backline players.

[Eastdog]

Re: Western Bulldogs Family Day -2016

Watched channel 7 sport news tonight. Great coverage of our family day. Certainly looked like a fun day and worth trying to go to next year.