Game Day - Bulldogs vs Kangaroos

[GVGjr]

This is the discussion thread for this evenings game against the always dangerous North Melbourne side.

The Dogs by 14 points, Johnson for the first goal and Boyd for BOG honors.

The North tall forward will be a real test for us and keeping Wells and Boomer Harvey under control is critical.

[Max469]

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Today we need to step up and show that North they are at not going to be a bogey team any longer.

We need to prove that we are the real deal but to do this - the team all must turn up to play.

We can not let Boomer off the leash and no matter where they put Petrie today - remember it is a big one for him and he will be wanting to show us how it is done.

Having said that - I believe that all the dogs will come out to play and we will win by:

Dogs by 9 points

Gia - 1st Goal

Cross - BOG

[The Coon Dog]

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Dogs by 16 points & Murph for the first sausage.

[The Pie Man]

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My head tells me North will be too tall and have the greater motivation, Roos by 14 points. We're due a big game from Murphy, and good luck to big Streety today.

I'm hoping our credibility can be a key motivator for the guys today.

[BulldogBelle]

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Dogs by 18 points
1st goal - Johnson
BOG - Cooney

[LostDoggy]

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First goal to minno
Aker bog
Dogs by 13

[Bulldog Revolution]

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My head tells me North will be too tall and have the greater motivation, Roos by 14 points. We're due a big game from Murphy, and good luck to big Streety today.

I'm hoping our credibility can be a key motivator for the guys today.

I feel a bit the same. I just am doubting that we can bring the required intensity to beat North - who are pretty much always up for it. I desperately hope I am wrong.

[The Pie Man]

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I feel a bit the same. I just am doubting that we can bring the required intensity to beat North - who are pretty much always up for it. I desperately hope I am wrong.

I remember we played Adelaide in Adelaide about this time in 1997, we' been through a bit of a form slump, and had beaten Melbourne the week previous but not all that convincingly. I, along with all the tipsters, thought Adelaide were certainties, and our top 4 hopes would take a dive. I still remember James Cook chasing down someone and slotting home the resultant free kick from outside 50 and us gaining momentum from this. I'm hoping something similar happens today, could be a real turning point in the season (either way)

[Bumper Bulldogs]

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The dogs have passed most tests this year and I'm sure we will pass today.

It will be a tough one, so take your blood pressure tablets.

Aka first goal
BOG Boyd
Dogs by 3.

[Mantis]

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Heart says Bulldogs... Head is still undecided so we will go with the heart.

Dogs by 17pts

Must win the ball out of the middle, use the ball well and apply solid pressure to the North runners when they have the ball. If North get clean ball from the middle I am doubtful that our defence will be able to hold firm.

Looking for big games from our mids who have been down a little over the past month.

[cinder]

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We badly need Acker, Murph, Hahn & Welsh to fire. But yes, for that to happen, our midfield needs to be up to scratch as well!
I'll say Dogs by 12.

[Go_Dogs]

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I'm not convinced we'll win today, but given that we have (usually) risen to the occasion this year I'm hopeful we can get a win.

BOG - Griffen
First Goal - Ray

The most interesting aspect will almost be just to see who plays and where this week.

[Dry Rot]

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Presume Street is definitely playing? I'd like to see him up forward for a while - IMO he's a better mark than Minson.

[Happy Days]

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Presume Street is definitely playing? I'd like to see him up forward for a while - IMO he's a better mark than Minson.

Said on the VFL yesterday that he had been promoted.

Murph first goal,
Cooney BOG,
Dogs by 18.

[Rocket Science]

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Presume Street is definitely playing? I'd like to see him up forward for a while - IMO he's a better mark than Minson.

...and a better kick. Welcome back Street Machine!

Intrigued by our structure down back, but also up forward.

I realise Street's inclusion is likely at Hudson's expense, but does Rocket dare play Hudson, and Minson, and Street, and run with a top-heavy twin-towers forward set up surrounded by a quartet of hungry mosquitoes? If nothing else the Roos would have to respect them with suitably sized opponents, meaning less chance for them to attempt to stretch us for height down the other end.

Nonsensical musings aside, reckon we'll stick it to these upstarts today.

Dogs by 31

Johnno first major

Raiging Bull Brian Lake to get BOG by blanketing Thompson/Petrie and hurting the Roos sparking our counterattacks at every opportunity.

Carna Scrays.