Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

[soupman]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

Does anyone else think Essendon have some of the worst supporters in the league?

Usually I would agree with you but last night we had some terrible Bulldogs supporters sitting behind us. Two men with their primary school kid and the entire match they swore their heads off, bagged our players and were a disgraceful example of how to talk in front of your kids. The whole match all I heard about was how that c*** Gia was "f***en soft" and an "f***en girl" and they'd stop supporting AFL if he ever became captain. On top of this they did almost the exact same thing for every other player in the team, whinged about us not bombing the ball long to Barry and then whinged more when we did and it failed. I was very dissapointed in them.

As for Essendon supporters I agree they are terrible. They are generally arrogant and in your face when they win. They have no hesitation trying to rub a loss in, and when they lose they just snap back at you with the old "How many premierships have you won?". And half of them haven't got a clue about their side, they think their captain and star player is James Hird and have never heard of anybody in their current side except for Fletcher. These "supporters" shouldn't be allowed to bag other supporters until they get a clue.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

Don't give up on our final chances yet. Footy clubs are full of fault finders. We are still in the game. Bad day at the office. However, we have a quality list that for one reason or another, is not playing their best.
Time for the fan club to get on board. This is not just a test for the players. It is a test for the supporters as well. Players need heaps of encouragement at this time so let's keep the faith.

GO DOGS!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

If true, we have the most sensitive bunch of AFL footballers around. I don't condone Aker's actions and I believe he should be suspended, but if this is all it takes to derail their minds then I'm ashamed.

Absolutely. The Saints have dealt with rape charges, pregnant schoolgirls, the loss of their best player and the backbone of their team, and still come out and win comfortably.

One of the more disappointing games we've played. Probably up there with Lions earlier in the year and Eagles late last year. Something didn't look 'right' - I know we did OK in a few of the key indicators but we looked flat flooted and a little dis-interested at times. Obviously our disposal and decision making was horrible and the biggest reason why we lost the game. However, I saw several players give up on chasing numerous times. Essendon were able to overlap us with handball all night - it wasn't good enough.

Higgins played his worst game for the club. If he isn't right, he shouldn't be played. Love him as a player but he's been extremely ordinary in 2010. His decision making and disposal was ridiculously poor for a player of his calibre. Perhaps it's a little harsh, but I'd really rather him not play if that's what he's going to contribute. No side can carry half fit players.

Williams was bad after doing well in the first quarter or so too. Constantly out of position or pushed out of the way. Thought it was a big game for him tonight, and he shattered. He's had a solid season but he needs to bounce back next week.

Sick of Boyd, Cross, Gia and Hahn turning it over or doing stuff all when the chips are down. It's not good enough from a senior group. Boyd is making far too many mistakes this season whilst Hahn simply has to be dropped. Aker's a worry too - did some nice things late but I think the game's gone past him (and possibly Hahn too).

Thought Grant showed some good signs. Some great grabs and some great kicks. Made an absolute howler in the third quarter but aside from that he did OK. Hudson's effort was sublime and really stood out amongst a side that really played as individuals tonight. Picken was pretty tough too.

Essendon tackled very well tonight and killed us on the rebound. Few concerns for us. Hahn and Aker are struggling badly, Hall and Hill our only forward options. Our defensive pressure and tackling was quite bad and we were unaccountable all night. It'll be an interesting time at the selection table, especially if Reid and a couple others can play well.

All very well to say “drop this guy, drop that guy” but we need someone to fill their spot. I'd be looking more at the real questions: Why is the team not performing to standard, why are they not following instructions, why is such a talented team looking so disinterested?

All three questions must be pointed at the coaching staff. I'm not a “sack the coach” type of supporter, I'm not saying let's ditch Rocket, but he is the captain of the ship and therefore responsible for his players, their mental state, their physical readiness. This is the price of leadership. We also must point the finger at the total lack of leadership being shown on the field by the players as well.

We don't need better players. We need LEADERSHIP.

Pathetic effort for about 90 percent of game time. So disappointing to have a great chance to build momentum going into the middle of the season, and we look like we're playing a NAB Challenge match. To have so many passengers (or is it bystanders?) when we desperately had to have someone stand up was, IMO, shattering. To get the ball, either by clearance, intercept, turnover etc... and then just kick it to no one, or worse, straight back to them, was amateur. We got nothing or next to nothing from Higgins, Aker, Hahn, Stack, Minson, Hargrave (and so on), we deserved to lose that by 8 or 9 goals, not points. And Collingwood next week? Lord, help us...

Shattered.

Agree, too many passengers walking through the midfield, playing as if it didn't matter. Incredibly poor effort.

Like everyone else bitterly disapointed with performance clearly something is wrong in dog land.
We were flat footed from the start, it was almost like we thought we just at to turn up last night.

We looked like we turned the corner last week, on the improve.
Just about half way and things still are not working i think its time for change before its too late for top four,is it just me or do we look very dangerous when Brian Lake goes forward, i know he is the best back in AFL but god he looks good up forward.

But i think the real change needs to be in the attitude commitment and the belief that we are good enough the 120% effort from the midfield and for god sakes get the skills back! we need confidence and the only way to get confidence is determination and effort and the wins will come.

But being a bulldog fan i have become acustom to frustration and disapointment..

This shits me. I'm no longer ready to just be “accustomed” to it. The time has come for this football club to stand up and make itself counted for something. How many times have we had smug opposition fans tell us we're pretenders, we haven't won a flag since 1954, haven't even played the GF since '61, and every year we do the same old unprofessional shit.

I also hate the fact we're not told anything. The club keeps us in the dark, for the most part, about why we're not performing. Reeks of the old Footscray, and I'm sick of it.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

Don't give up on our final chances yet. Footy clubs are full of fault finders. We are still in the game. Bad day at the office. However, we have a quality list that for one reason or another, is not playing their best.
Time for the fan club to get on board. This is not just a test for the players. It is a test for the supporters as well. Players need heaps of encouragement at this time so let's keep the faith.

GO DOGS!

When they tell me the reason, I'll support them. When they insist on claiming that “everything is OK” and “it's a marathon not a sprint” while we're capitulating to lesser teams, I'll demand the results that they need to back up with when they're out pushing the membership and marketing spin.

I've been a Bulldog all my life. I'll be a Bulldog when I die. I was totally and absolutely disgusted on Friday night, and I had supporters turning around and calling me a “fairweather bandwagon supporter”. Well, **** them. I'm sick of it. I'll be there next week, screaming my guts out for the boys and supporting them 100%, but when they let me and other supporters down like they did on Friday night, I'll call them on it.

[dog town]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

Is anyone else concerned with us trying to become the Arsenal of the AFL and trying to walk the ball into the goal line? How many shots on goal did we cost our side on friday night by over using the ball when well and truly in range? Would like some of our players to be more selfish and just pull the trigger. I would rather us kick a point and have the chance to set our zone than have a momentum swinging turnover that is rushed down the other end for a confidence sapping goal to the opposition. Our current forward line is not good enough without ball in hand to be risking turning the ball over when we are in range.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Essendon

Is anyone else concerned with us trying to become the Arsenal of the AFL and trying to walk the ball into the goal line? How many shots on goal did we cost our side on friday night by over using the ball when well and truly in range? Would like some of our players to be more selfish and just pull the trigger. I would rather us kick a point and have the chance to set our zone than have a momentum swinging turnover that is rushed down the other end for a confidence sapping goal to the opposition. Our current forward line is not good enough without ball in hand to be risking turning the ball over when we are in range.

Funny, scary, accurately summed up. Shoot the damn thing already (and up in the air, not dribble it along the ground so it can be touched on the goal line...).