Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

[QUOTE=Magic Griffen;101367]

With the Gilbee news. I am sure Griffens mind was probably else where today considering how recent his own father passed away. Has been good the last month and hopefully next week will be more switched on.

This is a very good point - I think it was absolutely courageous of Lindsay to go out there today, and I'm sure Griff was feeling it too. The loss of a parent is really something you never get over, you just learn to live with it.

I think that this makes a lot of sense. Added to this the reverse emotion for Johnno it can effect the whole team. Playing against a bottom team can sometimes drag you down to their level too and coupled with 4 of our forward line out I'm happy with the win.

I also heard on 774 AM after the game that the Bulldogs are in the middle of an intensive training program at the moment, no doubt looking towards the last 3 games of the year and the finals.
We have seen in the past when this happens the team's skill levels suffer like they did yesterday. If that is the case maybe we will see a similar showing next week.

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

He did his job but I'm not sure there will be one like that for him each week.

Addison as a forward

Hmmmm. I think Welsh, Murphy, Higgins or Gia would do the job better at this stage than Dylan.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Addison as a forward

Hmmmm. I think Welsh, Murphy, Higgins or Gia would do the job better at this stage than Dylan.

Thanks how I see it. At least we know now that Addison has another string to his bow.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Addison as a forward

Hmmmm. I think Welsh, Murphy, Higgins or Gia would do the job better at this stage than Dylan.

I thought Addison was very good in his role and while he would not keep the players you mention out neither will Stack.
It does open up another POSITIVE option for team selection and puts pressure on players like Hill and Eagleton. There is also the issue of making the best of the available players.

[hujsh]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Reports have that we are in a heavy training program at the moment so if that was the case it may be the reason why we looked flat yesterday.

Wasn't that our excuse last year?

[ledge]

Re: Game Day - Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

I have a thought on yesterdays game and all in all probably a great effort to win, players minds would certainly have been a little distracted this week, with Gilbees dad passing away and Johnno breaking the record, a bit of wonder on celebrating a games record or the more important part of mourning for Lindsay and family.

How do you smile and gather around a milestone game when a teammates parent has passed away?
Lets not pick too much on this game considering circumstances.
Well done Lindsay and the boys.