Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

[Guest]

During the last quarter coverage tonight DC mentioned about Nathan Thompson talking on the radio about Tom Williams. DC stated that the Bulldogs would be wise to get a copy and listen to it. Anyone hear it and can fill me in on what was mentioned.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

From what i was told, he said he needs 'GAMES' under his belt & will be a great footballer.

Very vital for our structure going forward, but needs a consistent run with injuries.

What from i understand, that's what was said.

[Guest]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Thanks for that - I mentioned on another thread that Rocket said he wasn't ready form-wise but they picked him to get some game time so good to see Rocket is listening to the wireless

[Hot_Doggies]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Anyone know where we can have a listen?

[lemmon]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

He has no football smarts, always the trouble when drafting an athlete. Really have to get games into him and let him learn the game.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Thompson basically said he got outbodied a few times and Williams will get better in this aspect with more senior experience.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Thompson basically said he got outbodied a few times and Williams will get better in this aspect with more senior experience.

Wow. Thanks for your insicive thoughts Thomo.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

He didnt keep his eyes on the ball in a contest, he was worried about his man..that was costly!
Oh, and he choked under pressure throughout the whole match last night, overall i found him dissapointing

[Desipura]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

As I stated a few weeks back, he should have played at Willi as a loose man and given the instructions to go for his marks. This would build his confidence which he is currently lacking. He is far too reactive at the moment. Even when he has the sit, his first thoughts are to punch the ball.
Having said that, he will not get dropped and hopefully with games under his belt, his confidence will grow in time for the finals.

[Sedat]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Cloke wasn't exctly a telling influence last night, which was the primary role for Williams on the night. However, it hurt us having one less midfield rotation last night.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Cloke wasn't exctly a telling influence last night, which was the primary role for Williams on the night. However, it hurt us having one less midfield rotation last night.

I couldn't make it last night and had to settle for the TV, but it looked to me like Morris had Cloke and Williams had Brown.

[Mantis]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

I couldn't make it last night and had to settle for the TV, but it looked to me like Morris had Cloke and Williams had Brown.

Yep that was right.

At times Hargrave was on Cloke with Morris picking up Medhurst.

I thought bar having Lake on Anthony we got a few of the match-ups wrong in the back half.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Williams was on Cloke at one stage during the match.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Speaking of Dennis C, commentating about David Smorgan

"He's a stunned dog millionaire" :|

[Mofra]

Re: Tom Williams - comment from Dennis C

Williams was fine - provided he didn't have to take possession of the ball or make any decision resembling a set-up or disposal decision.

He obviously needs gametime. I think he helps our structure no end and was playign much better at the start of the year so should be able to re-capture that form.