Game Day - Bulldogs vs Dockers

[The Coon Dog]

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Yep we need Callan to pick up either Campbell or Thomas who will probably be a bit too nimble for the defenders that played today.

Agree, Callan has to come in. Rocket went into this game knowing he was going to bring home players who would have really been affected as has happened in the past & we've selected them & they have struggled.

Seems silly in a way to be looking at one or two & simply resting them, but it's all about quality of depth & effective list management.

I guess with the V.U gizmo guys down at the club they'll know if someone is not tracking as expected.

[Missing-Dog]

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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.

He did have two arm bands on. One was for Griff's dad, the other?

[LostDoggy]

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He did have two arm bands on. One was for Griff's dad, the other?

i didn't notice that

[Mantis]

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I wonder if the injury he copped yesterday might limit him? It didn't look serious but he doesn't have a great track record with injuries.

Was it a muscle injury or a collision injury?

If we don't play Callan next week do we have the small defenders that can successfully nullify the nimble North forwards?

[Jasper]

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I know people on here love addison and I do like his attack on the ball but he fumbles far to much and he can't kick. Callan is far better in both these areas and needs to come in for him next week.

[GVGjr]

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Was it a muscle injury or a collision injury?

If we don't play Callan next week do we have the small defenders that can successfully nullify the nimble North forwards?

I was talking to one of the Williamstown guys yesterday and whilst he wasn't 100% sure he thought he had an ankle injury. The ankle was iced but Callan was also rubbing around his knee.

I suppose Harbrow could be in the mix but he wasn't consistent yesterday.

[LostDoggy]

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Thought we played well, looked pretty sharp for the first round.

Put the foot down and stored an early lead, then just relaxed a little bit. Whenever Freo got close, we kicked away again.

I think the boys wanted to do just enough to win, considering we have to travel back to Perth in 3 weeks.

[The Coon Dog]

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2nd on the ladder, behind Carlton, which obviously means Richmond are last. In case anyone didn't hear that, Richmond are last!

[Mantis]

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I was talking to one of the Williamstown guys yesterday and whilst he wasn't 100% sure he thought he had an ankle injury. The ankle was iced but Callan was also rubbing around his knee.

I suppose Harbrow could be in the mix but he wasn't consistent yesterday.

I can't see a Gilbee or Addison picking up Thomas or Campbell, just aren't quite nimble enough. Will be interesting to see what tactic we enforce.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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How did everyone rate Tiller's game?

I admit to not really remembering him too well, which as a defender is not such a bad thing.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I can't see a Gilbee or Addison picking up Thomas or Campbell, just aren't quite nimble enough. Will be interesting to see what tactic we enforce.

IN: Callan
OUT: Everitt/Tiller

Callan to Campbell.

Hargrave to Thomas?

[LostDoggy]

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

Had a few goals kicked on him.

[soupman]

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I know people on here love addison and I do like his attack on the ball but he fumbles far to much and he can't kick. Callan is far better in both these areas and needs to come in for him next week.

Why would you drop Addison? He showed tonight exactly why he's in the side with that run down tackle on Browne. I have him firmly entrenched in our best 22, and his skills tonight were fine. I think Callan will replace Everitt, who whilst solid probably didn't do enough and coming off an interrupted pre-season I'd prefer him to be rested after a Subi trip.

[LostDoggy]

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Callan and Addison aren't competing for the same spot in any case.

[LostDoggy]

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2nd on the ladder, behind Carlton, which obviously means Richmond are last. In case anyone didn't hear that, Richmond are last!

Having kept tabs on all the games this weekend, and knowing full well that it's only Round 1, and without putting any extra pressure on anyone, I'm going out on a limb (although it's hardly a shocking prediction), and saying that:

If Tom Williams stays fit and plays finals, the Dogs will win the flag in 2009.

[Not necessarily saying anything about his performance tonight, just noticing how much better the structure down back looks with Tom in the picture.]