Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

[Mofra]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Playing the dead zone at half forward and providing a genuine option.

I like Sam but I'm thinking it will be hard to continue to play Lloyd and Dickson in the same side. He's a genuine goal kicker which we lack.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

I was worried when he snapped around his body and hit the post. Go back and kick that one Sam!

He's been solid and I think he's going to be tough to dislodge now.

Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team

[EasternWest]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team

I get it if kicking isn't your strong point, but Sam is a good kick.

For once that screaming lady was right: "kick it properly".

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

I was worried when he snapped around his body and hit the post. Go back and kick that one Sam!

He's been solid and I think he's going to be tough to dislodge now.

When I watched that, I thought he had blown the game. The kick in was rebounded for a direct shot by Martin. Fortunately Martin missed, but it had the potential to be a game changer the wrong way.

It was irresponsible and a supposedly good goal kicker should merely have gone back and taken his time to slot the goal.

At that moment he was in my drop next week list.

[Twodogs]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Why in the world players like to kick around the body. That was really disappointing, but overall I think he was a little nervous against his old team

Technique. There is a theory that you expose more of the goalmouth if you turn your face away from the goal and kick it across your body. Especially if you are on the 'wrong' side for the foot you are kicking with. I get why they do it and sometimes it is the right thing to do. But a lot of players who don't understand the technique properly go with it every time they have a shot and just muck it up.


A lot of the time it's simpler to not turn and just straighten up and kick through the ball properly.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Technique. There is a theory that you expose more of the goalmouth if you turn your face away from the goal and kick it across your body. Especially if you are on the 'wrong' side for the foot you are kicking with. I get why they do it and sometimes it is the right thing to do. But a lot of players who don't understand the technique properly go with it every time they have a shot and just muck it up.

A lot of the time it's simpler to not turn and just straighten up and kick through the ball properly.

I can understand if you are on a very acute angle, but Sam was dead in front

[AshMac]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Say what you want about tigers fans - I’ve sat near some horrendous ones over the years - I did notice they didn’t boo Lloyd.

The irony for his situation is he would almost certainly be playing games for ten this year.

[Twodogs]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

I can understand if you are on a very acute angle, but Sam was dead in front

Yep, players are using it as their normal kick to shoot at goal now. I can only think that they don't actually fully understand what circumstances they should use the kick around the body under. It's a really difficult maneuver to pull off and hit your foot with the footy in the right time and space to get it to bend properly. A lot of times the player would be better off straightening up, facing the goalmouth and kicking through the ball properly.

Bloody South Australians started it with their reverse screw kicks.

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Bloody South Australians started it with their reverse screw kicks.

Check side

[Twodogs]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Check side

That's the one. Blight was the first one I can remember kicking it across his body from the opposite pocket regularly.

[ledge]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Played a really good game Saturday, was up and about and all over the place , laid a great tackle, only downside I saw was his pace in chasing at one stage.

[1eyedog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Played a really good game Saturday, was up and about and all over the place , laid a great tackle, only downside I saw was his pace in chasing at one stage.

Agreed but he's smart enough to cover his lack of pace ala Gia

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

15 Games

25 Goals (1.7 per game, club leading)
18 Behinds
8 Goal Assists

Ranked 15th for total goals kicked in the entire comp
Ranked 13th for total marks inside 50 in the entire comp



Traded for pick 64

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

Has been a great addition

[whythelongface]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Sam Lloyd

15 Games

25 Goals (1.7 per game)
18 Behinds
8 Goal Assists

Ranked 15th for total goals kicked in the entire comp
Ranked 13th for total marks inside 50 in the entire comp

Great stats. He has been fantastic for us. The vision and kick to Naughton was terrific, followed by the goal from 45m out.