Game Day - Bulldogs vs Dockers

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Ward had a huge second half.

He's a tough kid with classy foot skills and decision making. He likes to take them on and go for a run too.

Thought he looked a lot more at home than he has previously, which is a great sign.

[ledge]

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Ward and Higgins are so alike in the way they look skills wise.
Im backing young Josh gets a blast.
Our quietest player was probably big Will but he even had some good moments.

[Dazza]

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Thought Tiller played very nicely tonight. Hopefully develops into a hard honest defender the ilk of a Steve Kretiuk.

[The Adelaide Connection]

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I think this win answered a lot of both the criticts and supporters questions. A lot of people questioned whether we could sustain what we did last year and improve I think tonight proved we are top 4. Positive that we kicked 25 goals without contribution from Johnson.

Agree and also in a team minus Murphy and Welsh who usually add a couple.

[GVGjr]

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Thought Tiller played very nicely tonight. Hopefully develops into a hard honest defender the ilk of a Steve Kretiuk.

Have to agree and he was good in the finals as well. He's doing his job and he must be gaining a lot of confidence.

[The Pie Man]

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Eagleton was very impressive. Glad he stood up, looks like he's serious about making amends for his end to last year, and if can contribute like this every week I'm more than happy to eat my words.

Can't believe those who were picking us to lose this week. It was never going to be a contest; next week will be a much tougher assignment.

I was a bit nervous about today, though I picked us. While very pleased with the result, I still remember giving Geelong a touch up round 1 2007 and we all know how that finished up. Very confident this group has a different psyche to 2 years ago, but similar Carlton on Thursday, we shouldn't get too excited as the opposition wasn't flash (both Richmond & Freo were probably the worst performed of the first week....that and Sydney's 2nd & 3rd quarters last night....sheeesh that was bad)

[ledge]

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And dogs still have Tim Callan, Bob Murphy and Scott Welsh to come in to the side....if the selection committee can find someone to drop.
And Grant, Skipper, Stack, Roughead, you would expect all these to get a game somewhere in the season.

[Prince Imperial]

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Im backing young Josh gets a blast.

I'm pretty sure the TV coverage at half time saw Rocket give Hill a blast in the rooms. God knows what Eade will be saying now.

[LostDoggy]

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I'm pretty sure the TV coverage at half time saw Rocket give Hill a blast in the rooms. God knows what Eade will be saying now.

his body language looked like he wanted to cry at the end of the game. eagleton and hahn looked like they were trying to cheer him up.

[LostDoggy]

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I'm really pumped There is a lot of talent in Freo's side, although lacking experience for many, so to come away with a win is always good, to come away with a 63 point win is fantastic - takes the shine of Carlton flogging the old Tiges

[always right]

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IF Murph is right to play next week, I imagine Everitt might be under the most pressure to make way. He was okay tonight but nothing great. Ward's last quarter was a beauty and should be enough to keep his spot after a fairly quiet first three quarters. Hill is an important player....provides so many options for Eade whether he be up forward, on the wing or floating around the ground. Reckon his spot is safe as he has the X factor that you need in our team, and because we don't have a true key forward we need a bloke who can take a grab like Hill can.

[ledge]

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Thought Tiller played very nicely tonight. Hopefully develops into a hard honest defender the ilk of a Steve Kretiuk.

He will be one of those quiet achievers i think, play a heap of games, hold his own but never hit the spotlight,quite amazing when you look at the difference in picks with him and Jesse Wells, just goes to show its about wanting it and working hard.
I like the fact he is a good mark and could sneak down forward too.

[ledge]

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I'm really pumped There is a lot of talent in Freo's side, although lacking experience for many, so to come away with a win is always good, to come away with a 63 point win is fantastic - takes the shine of Carlton flogging the old Tiges

Some blokes i just think cant coach, Harvey and Knights are who i think cant, and Terry Wallet , well his time has past.
We know most teams have the talent but a lot of it is having the coach who sets the game plan to suit the list.

[AndrewP6]

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First off, I just don't understand Dogs "supporters" tipping against us? Why bother being a supporter? Last time I tipped against us, they got up and beat a strong favourite...on to the game -

Griffen YOU BEAUTY... showed his wares... look out for him this year... Hill could just be a star, needs to leave the Hollywood stuff at home though...should've had a couple of goals... Hudson did great in the middle... Minson too was good... Aker is a very smart player...most often does well with the pill when he has it... love Boyd and Cross' hard work...they win games from the centre I reckon...I didn't think Ward was all that great...did a few good things... I reckon he'll be an unlucky one to make way for Murph or Welsh next week. So glad we SMASHED them...25 goals with two forwards out, and nothing from Johnno, is a pleasing sign... GO DOGS!

[LostDoggy]

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25 goals with Murph and Welsh out, Johno had a shocker! 10 goal win at Subi is awesome.

Boyd BOG
Mitch Hahn 5 goals and steam roller action, great tackling.
Hudson, Addison were very good. Really like the young hard man Addo.
Griff broke the game early then went a bit quiet, silky and great pace.
Higgo was very good.

Very happy tonight but a big test next week, important game.