3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

[DOG GOD]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. We need to find a “killer” attitude, and until we do, we won’t be a consistent finals contender
2. If getting a Proper 2nd Ruck means getting rid of Bevo, then I’m all for it...I’m literally over this farce.
3. Some very tough decisions need to made in some of our players.

[Danjul]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

On point 2, I have watched the Tigers recently with an eye of their ball movement and they never go backwards by foot. Its clearly one of their non negotiables unless they're really under pressure as an outlet.

Once our players sense that the team is tiring they stop the attacking play and go backwards into the danger zone.

This allows the opposition to regroup their defenders, gets our forwards out of position, allows opposing midfielders to get momentum through centre and half forward, and promotes turnovers leading to goals. It certainly helps us lose.

And it happens in most games against quality opponents.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. We are a middle of the ladder side who will have it's ups and downs. A heart breaking loss in such a pivotal game.
2. There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel and the next couple of years will be exciting with our young players having another season under their belt.
3. Unfortunately Tory is not up to it anymore. Should have retained Benny Cavara in the side.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. After quarter time Geelong had 19 scoring shots to 7.
2. After quarter time our midfielders started kicking backwards.
3. After quarter time our players started fumbling.

In case I have been too long winded here is a summary:

The game plan is garbage.

Yeah we were a vastly different side after quarter time. Why the sudden change? Simply the cats’ pressure?

[Danjul]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. We are a middle of the ladder side who will have it's ups and downs. A heart breaking loss in such a pivotal game.
2. There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel and the next couple of years will be exciting with our young players having another season under their belt.
3. Unfortunately Tory is not up to it anymore. Should have retained Benny Cavara in the side.

In 2018 the Dogs defeated Geelong.
In 2019 the Dogs defeated Geelong.

Instead of learning from these wins we go experimental and

in 2020 the Dogs are defeated by Geelong.

What we saw last night was a repeat of last year’s final. A change from what works for the group.

We have the players to win now. Why isn’t it happening?

[Bulldog4life]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

In 2018 the Dogs defeated Geelong.
In 2019 the Dogs defeated Geelong.

Instead of learning from these wins we go experimental and

in 2020 the Dogs are defeated by Geelong.

What we saw last night was a repeat of last year’s final. A change from what works for the group.

We have the players to win now. Why isn’t it happening?

Give Bevo a call.

[Danjul]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

Give Bevo a call.

I’m sure he does most of his reading here.

[Bornadog]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. Geelong showed us that our bottom six are not up to it. Too many passengers running around and not contributing.
2. Schache needs to come in and takeover the Dunkley role, but as the second ruck
3. Bruce should be rested now and do a Bailey Williams ie come back leaner, fitter and ready for 2021

[AshMac]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

2. JJ could have won us two more games.

I’m not an AFL player or coach, but I can imagine that by his age JJ has had 20 years of being told you don’t blind handball overhead 20m from the opposition goal.....back into the middle of the congestion....In the final minute of a game....when you are 3 points down.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

I’m not an AFL player or coach, but I can imagine that by his age JJ has had 20 years of being told you don’t blind handball overhead 20m from the opposition goal.....back into the middle of the congestion....In the final minute of a game....when you are 3 points down.

I thought that was Jacko Macrae?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

I thought that was Jacko Macrae?

It was but if you watch the reply he spotted Bont, but he was flat footed and looked like he had no desire to go get the ball

[josie]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

1. Geelong showed us that our bottom six are not up to it. Too many passengers running around and not contributing.
2. Schache needs to come in and takeover the Dunkley role, but as the second ruck
3. Bruce should be rested now and do a Bailey Williams ie come back leaner, fitter and ready for 2021

Shrewd analysis-100% agree.

[AshMac]

Re: 3 things you have learned - RD 14 v Geelong 2020

I thought that was Jacko Macrae?

You’re right. I don’t know why I got them confused. He had Hayes on the outside....