Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

apart from one errant pass, that led to a Freo goal, I thought he showed some real good signs today. Very athletic, almost a bigger version of Easton Wood.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

apart from one errant pass, that led to a Freo goal, I thought he showed some real good signs today. Very athletic, almost a bigger version of Easton Wood.

Might be a heck of a player in the coming years. Some nice signs today, but very raw. Better defender than forward that is no doubt.

[hujsh]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

apart from one errant pass, that led to a Freo goal, I thought he showed some real good signs today. Very athletic, almost a bigger version of Easton Wood.

He'll be great in the Carlton backline in 4-5 years

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Played him a position better suited to his skill set and development. He's still got a long way to go but a few positives today.

[EasternWest]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

He'll be great in the Carlton backline in 4-5 years

Ruck you mean

[josie]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

He'll be great in the Carlton backline in 4-5 years

You’re in the Sin Bin Hujsh.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

We haven't used him in the right way so far

How would you use him?

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

How would you use him?

As a defender, he's not an instinctive forward at this stage.

[whythelongface]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Really liked his game today. Got to the contest and was took a nice mark as well as spoiling a couple of times. Before today I had my doubts but can see why he is worth the investment

[jazzadogs]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

The weirdest thing about his initial selection for the AFL team was the role we played him in. And there was plenty of 'weird' about the selection in general.

I thought he played well in the bits I saw. I saw Gardner on Amiss, and looked like JOD was mostly on Treacy? Or Jackson?

[G-Mo77]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

The weirdest thing about his initial selection for the AFL team was the role we played him in. And there was plenty of 'weird' about the selection in general.

I thought he played well in the bits I saw. I saw Gardner on Amiss, and looked like JOD was mostly on Treacy? Or Jackson?

Pretty sure it was Treacy but I didn't watch it all. Missed the 2nd and some of the 3rd

[Bornadog]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

First time I saw James live and I was impressed with the inexperienced young player. HE has a great build for a footballer and moves really well. Took a couple of very good marks and is still learning the game.

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

The weirdest thing about his initial selection for the AFL team was the role we played him in. And there was plenty of 'weird' about the selection in general.

I thought he played well in the bits I saw. I saw Gardner on Amiss, and looked like JOD was mostly on Treacy? Or Jackson?

Keath was mostly pitted against Jackson but occasionally Gardner matched up on Jackson.

[jeemak]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Something I've been thinking about is - would we view JOD's introduction into senior footy differently if he was a first year and first round draft pick?

Would allowing someone of that profile to get a taste early in their careers be more palatable?

[GVGjr]

Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: James O'Donnell

Something I've been thinking about is - would we view JOD's introduction into senior footy differently if he was a first year and first round draft pick?

Would allowing someone of that profile to get a taste early in their careers be more palatable?

I'd probably have a higher expectation on him if he were a first round draft pick but not if we were playing him out of position like we have been doing. I was happy enough with his performance yesterday.
It might get interesting comparison to see how Busslinger performs if he gets a game or two.