Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I didn't think Minson was good at all today and from listening to the fans around me today, i am not alone. He has been around the club for a while & yet we all seem to be yelling at him for the same old problems. His ruck work is pretty solid most weeks, it's just he around ground & the use of football smarts that lets him down.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I didn't think Minson was good at all today and from listening to the fans around me today, i am not alone. He has been around the club for a while & yet we all seem to be yelling at him for the same old problems. His ruck work is pretty solid most weeks, it's just he around ground & the use of football smarts that lets him down.

That's my view, and it was the same old story today. Did ok at the centre bounce, and gave us little else (bar the kick to Hahn in the last....and he very lucky he had time on his side to afford the fumble)

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

Eade said Minson is headed to Williamstown with the way he's playing. When someone commented on Lake's good game Eade criticised him turning the ball over, continually zoning of Franklin and not listening to the coaches.

I didn't think Lake was that good at all. It's more that Franklin was in such poor form. I agree with Eade that Lakes kicking was poor.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I didn't think Lake was that good at all. It's more that Franklin was in such poor form. I agree with Eade that Lakes kicking was poor.

He did have a few clanger kicks today, but I thought he generally marshalled the backline well, and did look to provide run.

At the end of the day, I still have terrible memories of the final in 2008, and any game against Hawthorn where Buddy's influence is limited, is a good one in my book - probably why I thought Lake had a good match.

Interesting to read that he wasn't following the coaching instructions - but can certainly agree that he did kick a few poor balls today.

[boydogs]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I gave Lake 4 votes, and said Minson was fairly good today.

3 & ditto

[Doc26]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I thought Will's second half was quite good, in particular his third. I'm assuming he might've had a half time bake.

Best were Griffen, Cooney, Gilbee, Lake, Boyd, Cross and Barry's second half. Also thought Josh and Dre provided good contests today.

I didn't think Lake was that good at all. It's more that Franklin was in such poor form.

I don't agree with this opinion. Franklin is a danger in that forward line who had to be mitigated and he was. With Shaggy going down and Dale a bit out of touch a lot was on Bryza today. Just think that Brian currently has Buddy's measure.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

Had a quick look at the pics from the game on the AFL website... Josh Hill has the letters "BM" written on the tape on his wrist. Anyone know the significance, or want to hazard a guess?

[ledge]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

Macavaney was worse on the television, Rioli only has to be 30 metres from the ball and he is having orgasms.
Wheres the love for Hall ?

[ledge]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I am worried about the injuries, Akers hammy, Hargrave and Picken apparently.
Any updates?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I am more worried about the way we are playing. Yes we have won 2 out of 3 but they haven't been very impressive with the ball. But its still early and we did have a long pre-season and tough NAB cup games. So next week will be a big test.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I am worried about the injuries, Akers hammy, Hargrave and Picken apparently.
Any updates?

Haven't heard anything about Aker but Shaggy is in the Epworth Hospital having tests and Picken is going to miss 2 weeks

[Hotdog60]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

Had a quick look at the pics from the game on the AFL website... Josh Hill has the letters "BM" written on the tape on his wrist. Anyone know the significance, or want to hazard a guess?

'Barry's Mark'

'Big Mark'

'Bad Mudda'

[Doc26]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

'Barry's Mark'
'Bad Mudda'

I like it

'Black Magic'

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I didnt think Cooney did a whole lot today. Great to see Griffen on fire!
Thought Higgins, Murphy great early on up forward.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - R3 Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn

I am looking for someone to critique the games of Hahn, Gia & Williams (who did he play on etc) for me.

Sounds like a tough hard fought game... looking forward to watching a replay.