Round 8 2008 - Bulldogs vs Freo Preview

[alwaysadog]

Re: Round 8 2008 - Bulldogs vs Freo Preview

l an very nervous about this game.
Freo have gone thru the ringa and need this win badly.
l think it was lucky there was a week break l would of hated playing them the weak after their effort against Melbourne.

Me too, I expect them to come out like bats from hell; they have been getting it from everyone. Any sign of complacency by us will be fatal. The issue will be whether we keep our composure and ride out the early passion because if the early effort doesn't keep them competetive or better they will drop off.

In spite of all that has gone down this year they aren't lacking talent, if they click we will be in for a rough ride. Someone's going to get them on a switched on day, hope it's not us.

[FrediKanoute]

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Thats my point if he cant get a game this week,it means we dont have anyone that Eade thinks should be dropped for him even if he is perfect opponent for Sandilands.
Depending on weather could make difference too.
Eades problem not mine thank god.

Cn't see Street getting a game and if he does I don't think it would work to our advantage. If the only thing which Streeta offer's is height then sadly it is not enough. From my perspective height alone will not beat Sandilands and more importantly Sandilands alone will not beat the Doggies. Yes we made concede the tap outs, but that just means our onballers have to work harder and put pressure on the Freo runners.

[ledge]

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I think the biggest thing is to keep up with them up to half time at the least, its there first 2 quarters that they are dangerous.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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This month of football was always going to be the most challenging. Defying the odds/previous history and downing The Swans at the SCG was a super effort and should give the squad a serious boost of confidence. Freo on the other hand are going to be playing on passion - if we're able to keep up with them for the first half, even be a few up on them, I think there heads will drop pretty quickly once it starts getting tough. Granted - this week is probably as big of a test as the Sydney one.

To be a contender, you need to win on the road. It's important we back up the win against Sydney with another one over at Subiaco.

I would be inclined to bring another genuine runner in, as our midfield is the obvious key to this game. We've got plenty of winners up forward, it's a matter of getting enough of the ball to put the score on the board. Cooney may find it difficult with Crowley in form and with West out, we're probably needing more from Cross/Griffen. Perhaps this is where Ray would come in handy, as he's a very good runner and could further expose Fremantle's weakness (Their slow, second rate midfield).

[Dry Rot]

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I've read that Freo have some injury worries and that we might be facing the great Kepler Bradley!

[BulldogBelle]

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I've read that Freo have some injury worries and that we might be facing the great Kepler Bradley!

Yes, Harvey has mentioned that he will probably be in the side...interesting to note Freo's injury rate is very large now, with Kepler Bradley coming in it will be the 35th player they have used so far this season and it is only Round 8. In comparison we have used 25 players so far this season.

[LostDoggy]

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Mark Johnson was suspended for 2wks last night at the WAFL tribunal

[BulldogBelle]

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Mark Johnson was suspended for 2wks last night at the WAFL tribunal

I heard a snippet about that on the radio but didn't hear the full interview...what did he do?

[Mantis]

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I would be inclined to bring another genuine runner in, as our midfield is the obvious key to this game. We've got plenty of winners up forward, it's a matter of getting enough of the ball to put the score on the board. Cooney may find it difficult with Crowley in form and with West out, we're probably needing more from Cross/Griffen. Perhaps this is where Ray would come in handy, as he's a very good runner and could further expose Fremantle's weakness (Their slow, second rate midfield).

Some good points raised here.

So who makes way for the extra runner? Is Ray for Tiller the logical change?

[LostDoggy]

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I heard a snippet about that on the radio but didn't hear the full interview...what did he do?

Not sure. He can be a dangerous player in these 'backs to the wall' games, glad he is out.

[LostDoggy]

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Some good points raised here.

So who makes way for the extra runner? Is Ray for Tiller the logical change?

Ray for Hill
Everitt or Williams for Tiller

[BulldogBelle]

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Not sure. He can be a dangerous player in these 'backs to the wall' games, glad he is out.

Apparently it was for making forceful front on contact.

This from sportal

Going into this round's clash with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday, the Dockers have 10 players on their injured list, while Josh Carr and Mark Johnson are also unavailable due to suspension.

Glad Carr is still out also.

[Mantis]

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Not sure. He can be a dangerous player in these 'backs to the wall' games, glad he is out.

Haha...If Mark Johnson took us to the sword our players should walk off, never to return again.

[LostDoggy]

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Haha...If Mark Johnson took us to the sword our players should walk off, never to retuen again.

Not the player who will take u to the sword, but a Mitch Hahn type player. Can make things happen.
Dont get to cocky , we arnt world beaters. It will be a very good 4pts if we beat Freo

[hujsh]

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I'd do what we did to Pavlich last year. Have Lake on him deep and let Morris follow him up field.