R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

I was worried against the Tigers. I thought this is exactly the kind of game we lose. Everyone picked us and we saw what happened. I'm confident we'll beat the SWans.
GO DOGS!!!!!!!!

[wimberga]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

What about Morris onto Goodes to help cut the supply to O'Keefe? Also placing a tag on Keneally with say Boyd or Addison. Cutting off their drive forward would be critical in what shapes as a hard to score match.

Harris could then take O'Keefe and Shagster onto Mickey O.

Interesting Idea Doctor, and wouldnt mind seeing that.

IIRC Morris did a pretty good job on Kerr and this would be a pretty good idea, as he has good closing speed, can take Goodes easily if he pushes forward and has the motor to go with him. Only concern with that one is that it then leaves one of O'Keefe or O'Loughlin to be taken by Shaggy and the other to be taken by, im not sure, Callan? If so, i think Callan might be a bit underdone against those guys, so would be interesting to see HOW we could do it.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I think Morris on OKeefe, as OKeefe is a great runner and almost won them the game last week and he's there most in form forward.

Hargrave could be an option on Davis or OLaughlin

GVGjr mentioned maybe Kirk to Griffen, who do you think Jack will take? Hes been given big jobs in almost every game, could he get Cooney?

[GVGjr]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

I think Morris on OKeefe, as OKeefe is a great runner and almost won them the game last week and he's there most in form forward.

Hargrave could be an option on Davis or OLaughlin

GVGjr mentioned maybe Kirk to Griffen, who do you think Jack will take? Hes been given big jobs in almost every game, could he get Cooney?

I think they will try Jack on either West or Cooney.

[hujsh]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

I think they will try Jack on either West or Cooney.

Maybe Acker? did a good job last time they played eachother (although it was a NAB cup)

[Mantis]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Gee there is a few varied and obscure views being shared here so I suppose I should throw my 2 bobs in.

From memory Gilbee did a pretty job on O'Keefe last year, deserves first crack.

O'Loughlin is a tough match-up and has proven this against us time and time again, but Morris is the most suited and is our best one on one defender so plays on the opposition's most dangerous forward, Micky O in this case.

But I think rather than focus on individual match-ups we need to try and close down the space that the Sydney forwards have to work in. From our most recent meeting I was amazed with the amount of space the Sydney forwards had to work in. It seemed every time we went forward we were doing so under pressure and to a crowded area whereas the Sydney forwards in Hall, O'Loughlin and others had space to lead into to present to the ball carrier. We simply must try and crowd this space.

Not long after the Sydney game last year I was lucky enough to speak to Rocket and he admitted that our tactics were arse about. He and the assistants thought that we were developed enough to go man on man against the Swans and we got bitten on the bum. We are further developed now, but I would think we would ere on the side on caution and play numbers behind the ball, especially early in the game.

Huge test and a game in which we will find out which players can stand up against a tough/ physical team and which one's can't. Really looking forward to it and am hoping that our players can stand tall.

[1eyedog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Do you not see a matchup for Lake, TCD?

I think he'll go to O'Loughlin and Morris will get O'Keefe.


It will come down to stopping Goodes and Kennelly. Gia will get the Irishman but who knows how we'll stop Goodes, I'd go with Griffen.

Great analysis TCD thanks heaps. I don't like either of these match ups for us. Both players are known as good attacking players and I not only think we'll lose some bite going into forward 50 but also get bitten with (IMO) the poor defensive capabilities of Griffen (even though he is a HBFlanker, he uses it to attack like Gram from the Saints and H Shaw from the Pies). None of these players are great defensively Griffen included. Goodes will towel him up. Guido will probably get Kennelly but he's too slow for him. I reckon Boyd will get first crack at Goodes, although I would like to see Hahn get half a game on him.

[1eyedog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Gee there is a few varied and obscure views being shared here so I suppose I should throw my 2 bobs in.

From memory Gilbee did a pretty job on O'Keefe last year, deserves first crack.

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Fair enough, I just think O'Keefe will be too strong for Gilbee in the air if O'Keefe is on song, Gilbee won't be on him for long.

[1eyedog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

What about Morris onto Goodes to help cut the supply to O'Keefe? Also placing a tag on Keneally with say Boyd or Addison. Cutting off their drive forward would be critical in what shapes as a hard to score match.

Harris could then take O'Keefe and Shagster onto Mickey O.

Just can't go with him, Morris would have to be alternated with someone with a bigger engine. Goodesy has a massive engine for a big bloke and hence is very difficult to match up on.

[The Coon Dog]

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Fair enough, I just think O'Keefe will be too strong for Gilbee in the air if O'Keefe is on song, Gilbee won't be on him for long.

I think that purely as a defender Gilbee is very underated. I reckon there wouldn't be much difference in height between Gilbee & O'Keefe.

One of the reasons I elected to go with Gilbee on O'Keefe & not Morris is that O'Keefe tends to play as a half forward & Gilbee's most potent weapon is his run from half back & delivery into the forward line.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Guys I truly believe we will be too classy and fast for the Swans. I think that Eade will drop Hargrave or White and bring in a quick small (Ray/Cullan), this would be a fantastic opportunity to start Lake at Full forward. I think Hill could be good for Goodes and Morris on Olaughlin with a point to prove. Good learning for Hill also.

Dogs by 6 goals.

[1eyedog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

??? and Hahn alternating on Goodes (can't come up with another match up atm), I like Shags on O'Loughlin and Morris on O'Keefe. Addison may get a crack on Kennelly, don't mind that. I reckon the Swans will play Grundy or a big fella in the square, Jolly alternatating? Not sure, Lake would get him. Boyd on Kirk and West running with Bolton. Jack will go to our most dangerous mid, Cooney (IMO).

[1eyedog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

I think that purely as a defender Gilbee is very underated. I reckon there wouldn't be much difference in height between Gilbee & O'Keefe.

One of the reasons I elected to go with Gilbee on O'Keefe & not Morris is that O'Keefe tends to play as a half forward & Gilbee's most potent weapon is his run from half back & delivery into the forward line.

Gilbs about 180cm and O'Keefe about 188cm, but O'Keefe very, very strong in the air.

[Beast]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Perhaps Cam Wight possesses the dogged endurance, competitiveness and height to effectively tag Goodes. In any case, he may give Boyd a break from the role.

[Bornadog]

Re: R7 - 2008 - Sydney v Western Bulldogs - Match Preview

Guys I truly believe we will be too classy and fast for the Swans. I think that Eade will drop Hargrave or White and bring in a quick small (Ray/Cullan), this would be a fantastic opportunity to start Lake at Full forward. I think Hill could be good for Goodes and Morris on Olaughlin with a point to prove. Good learning for Hill also.

Dogs by 6 goals.

Who picks up Everitt if he plays? Eade won't be dropping Wight as he will be needed to pick up the resting ruckman.

I believe Lake is in top form as a fullback and we don't need him up forward. We have kicked more goals than any other club.

Your comments on Hill and Morris could work. Hill will certainly learn something, but do you think he is ready to take Goodes on?