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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
I'd love to see Lynch develop into that speedy forward too. Smads description of his goal just now gives us more speed and something different. Would be nice to have a change of pace off the HBF, wing, mid and forward. But devils advocate says Smith hasn't played, JJ can get tagged out, Richards is only a second year and Lynch has only played forward in one afl game. But let's hope they all develop nicely.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Bailey's current standing amongst his fellow rising star cohort:
Ranked 6th among rising stars in Total Inside 50s
Ranked 4th among rising stars in Total Goal Assists
Ranked 8th among rising stars in Total Tackles
Ranked 6th among rising stars in Total Clearances
Ranked 3rd among rising stars in Total Stoppage Clearances
Ranked 5th among rising stars in Total Tackles Inside 50
Ranked 6th among rising stars in Inside 50s Per Game
Ranked 4th among rising stars in Goal Assists Per Game
Ranked 8th among rising stars in Tackles Per Game
Ranked 6th among rising stars in Clearances Per Game
Ranked 6th among rising stars in Effective Disposals % Per Game
Ranked 3rd among rising stars in Stoppage Clearances Per Game
Ranked 5th among rising stars in Tackles Inside 50 Per GameRocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Bailey is quietly coming along learning off Libba, Macrae and the Bont, he will have 50 games before we know it and be a regular reliable, best player every week in the coming years.
I’m impressed with his disposals , how he lowers his eyes and finds targets, kids got what it takes to be a star.Bring back the biffComment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Yep. Early days, but he played against OK teams with mature opponents, was in team wins, must be feeling he's contributing. Things have started well for him. Keep it going, and he can be ignored for the rising star.
The last few years have seen our top end draftees sign extensions mid season or so. I'd be hoping to see a two year add on a bit down the track this season.Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Lunch is an interesting one. Looked awesome at times, made a lot of mistakes and got caught with the ball often in his games last year. Loved how he took it in though.
It’ll be interesting to see him this year if we don’t have gaps open up with injury.The dam wall has busted!Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Game 3:
Bailey Smith - Most Disposals 22, Most Kicks 8, Most Handballs 14, Most Marks 2, Most Tackles 6, Most Clearances 4, Most I50's 3, Most R50's 3, Highest SC 88, Highest AFL FP 85
Enough for a rising star nomination I wonder?Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
He's getting a lot better. His game sense is a little lacking but that's to be expected at his level.
I liked what I saw today.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Smith found the required rempo today and he was strong in the contested work. A nice step forward in his AFL journeyWestern Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
Really liked his game today. Rozee has the rising star nomination locked in after his 5 goals and Walsh is next cab off the rank after that but if he keeps playing like this, he'll be nominated within a month.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
He has learned quickly on the job and after tentative games in round 1 and 2, today he actually was someone the opposition coach would've had to put some thought into as the game progressed.
He's going to be a very good player.Comment
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Bailey Smith
The big positive from today. He's coming along really nicely and will only get better as his fitness improves. It was clear he was a touch gassed in the second half, but he kept putting himself into the action as much as he could which is a really good sign.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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