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[Eastdog]

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Any Woofers attend the Inside the Kennel event at the Yarraville club tonight?

[Smads57]

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Any Woofers attend the Inside the Kennel event at the Yarraville club tonight?

I was there Easty.

I went, not expecting a whole lot (given the season so far), but ended up coming away glad I'm a Bulldog supporter.

The player line up started with Woody, Wally and Paddy Lipinski.

When you hear Wood speak in forum's like this, you understand why he is the club's captain. He answered the questions posed by the MC (Kevin Hillier) in his usual friendly demeanour, but also with a degree of quiet determination and passion for the club, coaches and his team mates. He said he would be able to play a greater leadership role around the club, now that he was out for the season.

(I'd like to make the following observation at this point. In my mind, Wood's 'ordinary' form this year has been affected by his failure to be a forward option for the club, after trialling in this role pre-season. Being a very thoughtful man and club captain, I suspect he has been affected mentally by his failure to meet the club/coaches pre-season expectations and had been trying hard to make up for his perceived failure since. I therefore expect to see a completely different person taking the field in 2019 being able to put 2018 behind him).

Wally is a great speaker (and it does surprise me that he isn't in the leadership group). He spoke positively about his demotion to the VFL and getting back into the AFL side amongst other things.

There was one point he made which I thought was interesting - he made reference to some evidence suggesting you needed 18 mths to 2 years to fully recover from the leg injury he sustained in 2016 and that he was expecting to have a much improved season in 2019.

His current contract or any supposed discussions with another AFL club around his future were not discussed on the night.

Personally - I got the impression he will stay.

Lipinski mentioned enjoying getting a lengthy run in the seniors this year and working on parts of his game that the coaches had identified he still to improve in. He comes across as a real nice kid.

The next player panel consisted of big Red, and the two Baileys and there couldn't have been a more variable group of players sitting together! Williams was quite brief with his responses to the MC's questions (coming across as a shy but relaxed young 'dude'), Dale was a little more thoughtful with his responses while big Red come across quite confident and happy to talk about his injury and what he was up to outside of football.

The two Bailey's are currently completing a course similar to what Dahl and Hunter have been doing for the last couple of years and sounded like the 'odd couple' with some of their responses to the MC around how they were faring together doing the course.

Red mentioned his injury recovery program had him running again this week.

After the players left, the MC had Gia and Jamie Maddocks (Development and Opposition Coach) up front.

Gia spoke about the coaching group being very much aware of the need for players to improve their ball execution skills and goal kicking so as to improve their onfield performance and I guess that was going to be a fairly obvious conversation, but his response was measured and didn't come across as a set of problems that couldn't be overcome. He did make reference to the team being young and our being beset by injuries, but didn't spend a lot of time offering excuses, but rather talked up the team/players.

Jamie Maddocks described his role as the opposition coach previewing opposition teams and giving feedback to Bevo/coaching group.

It came across from both men that Bevo isn't into a deep dive of an opposition's tactics. Instead he prefers to coach the team how he wants them to play. They also agreed that players don't want a lot of written information about their opponents working better with visual aids that keep any messaging simple.

Looking forward to reading anyone else's impressions of the night and what they heard the players/coaches say.

[Bornadog]

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Thanks Smads, great summary.

[Eastdog]

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Excellent report Smads57 our WOOF reporter

WOOF is just excellent in particular for those events most of us probably don't go to but a few on here do and report back on the main things from those events.

[Greystache]

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Thanks Smads. Your detailed reports from events and VFL games are a fantastic contribution to this forum.

[boydogs]

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It came across from both men that Bevo isn't into a deep dive of an opposition's tactics

Oh man I hate that term! Thanks for the review Smads

[Bornadog]

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From WA Bulldogs

Eagles vs Bulldogs - Pre-game function


Sun July 22nd from 11.30am onwards

The Committee is pleased to announce that we are holding a Pre-Game get together prior to the Eagles game.
Where: Empire Bar (220 Great Eastern Hwy, Lathlain)
Time: From 11.30am onwards

We have our own section at the Empire Bar - look for the Doggies colours. Getting to the Game: Short walk across footbridge to train station and then only 1 stop to stadium. Takes 15 minutes. Or you can Taxi across there.
Lunch & Drinks: Available upon request at the bar.

[Bornadog]

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LEGENDS & YOUNG GUNS DINNER 2018


East-West Bulldogs, the Western Bulldogs’ supporter group in Melbourne’s south-east is inviting all Bulldogs supporters to its annual Legends & Young Guns Dinner


When: 6:30 for 7.00pm start, Tuesday – 7 August 2018


Where: Mulgrave Country Club, Corner Jells & Wellington Roads, WHEELERS HILL. (Melway Ref. 80 H1)


Cost: $75 per head for East-West members and $80 for non-members and includes a three course meal.
Children under 12: Half Price. Drinks at bar prices .


Young Guns: Aaron Naughton, Ed Richards, Jackson Trengove


Legends: Terry Wheeler, Martin Flanagan – former Age journalist, author of A Wink From The Universe


Club Representatives: To be advised.


Dress: Smart Casual NB: Guests are subject to change RSVP no later than 3 August, 2018

[GVGjr]

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Jackson Trengove Young Gun

[Bornadog]

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Jackson Trengove Young Gun

Yeah a bit old

[Bornadog]

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[GVGjr]

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I think this week is the last chance for people to get a ticket to the Legends and Young Guns night.

Highly recommended if you haven't been before. It's the equal or perhaps even a bit better than most club functions and nights and I think we are very good at these type of nights.

Last year I was fortunate enough to sit at the table with Fergus Greene and then found out I was also sitting at the same table as WOOF's own Josie.

[josie]

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Highly recommend it too. Been last two years and interviews with prior players or coaches and young players is great. Everyone very friendly too. Hope to meet some more woofers there this year. Highlight last year (or was it year before) - apart from lovely chat with GVGjr - was shaking hands with gentleman John Schulz as I was signing in at reception. It was like meeting one of the Beatles....

[Bornadog]

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[GVGjr]

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Geat night at Legends and Young Guns.
Caught up with WOOFs own Josie for a quick chat. She was lucky enough to have Adrian Campbell on her table

Trengove, Naughton and Richards were a huge hit with the packed out room. The youngsters have a great sense of humour and more importantly humility and they are certaintly feeling the strains of a long season . Trengove was nothing short of sensational with his blend of humour and the way he deals with the fans. He knows he is in a privileged position and he certainly appreciates that. He thanked all who attended which was an especially nice touch.
Hes got the ability to be a coach somewhere down the track.

Martin Flanagan was up next and talked about his book acknowledging a couple of the East West members who were in attendence. Those who follow twitter will know one of them well. He gave a level of history about the club which most people wouldn't know about. Wonderful session listening to him.

3 Legends finished the night off, Nigel Kellet is a very a funny guy and provided some great insights on his time at the club. . Adrian Campbell was a bit more serious and Terry Wheeler was at his brilliant best. He was a great coach for us. I got to speak to Wheels which was a bit of a high point for me.

Fantastic night and if you can get there next year at least try and pencil it in.