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  • LostDoggy
    WOOF Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 8307

    Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

    Originally posted by JH40
    Our inability to beat other top four teams over the past few seasons, doesn't worry you at all?
    If we were getting belted by them it would but all we need is an ounce of luck and a clear mind.

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    • AndrewP6
      Bulldog Team of the Century
      • Jan 2009
      • 8142

      Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

      Originally posted by Scorlibo
      Nobody did, so why does he have to be singled out ahead of everyone else?
      Because of this...
      Originally posted by comrade
      How has Hahn played?
      Someone asked, I gave my view.
      [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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      • AndrewP6
        Bulldog Team of the Century
        • Jan 2009
        • 8142

        Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

        Originally posted by Mantis

        Thank Christ I am heading off for a holiday tomorrow otherwise I might do my head in...
        Can I come? I'll squeeze into the suitcase!
        [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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        • Remi Moses
          WOOF Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 14785

          Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

          Originally posted by Twodogs
          Like the little girl with the curl we can be frustratingly mecurial. We could lose the first final by ten goals or we could win it by ten goals. Neither result would suprise me.
          Disappointed but are we shocked? Embarassed last week and they dish up another sub-standard effort!We look slow (all Sides do when your second to it)Please can a few on here stop calling out to get behind the team,it's up to the players to pull us out of the mire!!Just hope to Christ we can lift

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          • LostDoggy
            WOOF Member
            • Jan 2007
            • 8307

            Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

            How are we going to do any damage in September? We haven't beaten any of the top teams and our form is far too inconsistent. We now have a number of players under injury clouds or out of form which are not ominous signs in the lead up to another finals series.

            I can't see us beating Collingwood in the qualifying final. We will probably win the semi-final then once again fall short yet another prelim. What are we missing to compete with the top teams in the competition?

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            • The Bulldogs Bite
              Hall of Fame
              • Dec 2006
              • 11245

              Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

              Originally posted by arkie
              What are we missing to compete with the top teams in the competition?
              Leaders.

              There are none.

              When Sydney pounded us in the second quarter, where was Boyd, Cross, Johnson, Gia, Murphy, Lake and Eagleton? Nowhere. They were collectively dreadful.

              Same old story - but the MC has to take part blame. Why would you play Eagleton and Hahn - we all know they are finished. They offer nothing.

              Not sure who I'm more disappointed with. Both staff/players are failing miserably.
              W00F!

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              • EasternWest
                Hall of Fame
                • Aug 2009
                • 10002

                Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                Originally posted by Scorlibo
                Being male and younger than Mitch himself makes that proposition difficult. I admit to arguing for Mitch's value far more than most on this site, but that's only because there is such an anti-Hahn mindset and though he isn't a star and might not even be in our best 10-15 players, he doesn't deserve half the criticism he gets, especially on nights like these, when he out performs most of the side.
                I'm not so sure it's anti Hahn per se. It's more about what playing him signifies.

                For mine, I think Mitch has been a terrific servant for our club, and I will never fault his integrity as a player. He's overcome natural talent (or lack thereof) with desire and ferocity.

                But I do believe his days at the top level are done, and for us to play him is a regressive step. Time gets called for everyone in the end, and I think it's time for Mitch.
                "It's over. It's all over."

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                • LostDoggy
                  WOOF Member
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 8307

                  Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                  Originally posted by The Bulldogs Bite
                  Leaders.

                  There are none.

                  When Sydney pounded us in the second quarter, where was Boyd, Cross, Johnson, Gia, Murphy, Lake and Eagleton? Nowhere. They were collectively dreadful.

                  Same old story - but the MC has to take part blame. Why would you play Eagleton and Hahn - we all know they are finished. They offer nothing.

                  Not sure who I'm more disappointed with. Both staff/players are failing miserably.
                  This. All of it.

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                  • Jasper
                    Senior Player
                    • Jan 2009
                    • 1263

                    Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                    Originally posted by The Underdog
                    What is the obsession with DT stats as a measurable of actual meaningful football?
                    So sick of it.
                    Yeah fair cop mate, I don't like it much either, just didn't have the stats handy - a bit lazy I suppose. What I was getting at was that Murphy, Gia and Johnno didn't appear to get much of the pill or tackle. Gia (8 Disposals) and Johnno (6 disposals) still in the bottom four. Murphy (11 disposals). Not good enough would suggest creative players like these who we rely on to get and use the ball well (lets face it Johnno ain't known as defensive player), need to do a lot more.

                    Eade would appear to agree:

                    "We need our leaders who have played more than 100 games to really stand up."
                    Doing my best to use emojis more frequently :o

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                    • comrade
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 18028

                      Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                      Originally posted by Kelvinator

                      Eade would appear to agree:

                      "We need our leaders who have played more than 100 games to really stand up."
                      No s***

                      Unfortunately, our lack of leadership and on-field accountability has been an issue all year, yet the repeat offenders get a free run.
                      Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                      • GVGjr
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2006
                        • 44634

                        Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                        Originally posted by comrade
                        Unfortunately, our lack of leadership and on-field accountability has been an issue all year, yet the repeat offenders get a free run.
                        Too much faith in the group or do we just not have the depth in the list to make an example out of one of them?
                        Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                        • The Underdog
                          Bulldog Team of the Century
                          • Aug 2007
                          • 6871

                          Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                          Originally posted by Kelvinator
                          Yeah fair cop mate, I don't like it much either, just didn't have the stats handy - a bit lazy I suppose. What I was getting at was that Murphy, Gia and Johnno didn't appear to get much of the pill or tackle. Gia (8 Disposals) and Johnno (6 disposals) still in the bottom four. Murphy (11 disposals). Not good enough would suggest creative players like these who we rely on to get and use the ball well (lets face it Johnno ain't known as defensive player), need to do a lot more.

                          Eade would appear to agree:

                          "We need our leaders who have played more than 100 games to really stand up."
                          Sorry I probably came off a bit snappy, I've just had a bit of a personal Supercoach / DT backlash this year. I'm over it.
                          Agree with your point about our experienced players. We've too many one way players who aren't doing much that way either

                          Originally posted by GVGjr
                          Too much faith in the group or do we just not have the depth in the list to make an example out of one of them?
                          Both. There's certainly a midfield dearth atm. Particularly with guys like Higgins and Ward not being fit all year.
                          But there's clearly too much faith being placed in guys who've constantly disappeared in big games.
                          Park that car
                          Drop that phone
                          Sleep on the floor
                          Dream about me

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                          • KT31
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 5454

                            Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                            Cloud- we are playing terrible, many injured players and finals only two weeks away.

                            Silver lining - we can't lose fourth, home final, players have time to regroup and finals only two weeks away.

                            Ironically after two loses we are in a better position than when we were winning.
                            It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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                            • Go_Dogs
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 10152

                              Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                              Originally posted by GVGjr
                              Too much faith in the group or do we just not have the depth in the list to make an example out of one of them?
                              We've overrated both areas IMO, and it's now been shown we're a fair way off the mark.



                              I see similarities with where we were after the WC loss last year. After which we won 3 big games in a row. Hopefully we can win 3 more big games this year. It's all we need...
                              Have you heard Butters wants to come to the Dogs?

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                              • LostDoggy
                                WOOF Member
                                • Jan 2007
                                • 8307

                                Re: Game Day - R21 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

                                Originally posted by rooner17
                                Ok all just relax calm down and have a beer or a cuppa. Look back through my posts I did say to prepare ourselves for a loss (Its not over yet). What we are facing is a Sydney team at the SCG playing their Grand Final for two of their favorite sons. Do not underestimate that it is a massive ask after what we went through last week. We have travelled 2 out of 3 plus copped Geelong and a virus in between.

                                Losing my man Cooney is just a nightmare and we must all pray for no more!
                                That is the only thing we should do get through with no more.
                                I know we look like a different team and we are not doing anything what we are known for at the moment but try to look past it. We all know we are a 6 - 7 goal better side than Sydney so relax.

                                OK so this how we do it....

                                Pods will get two weeks after last night he has a carry over of 60 points. Their forward line will struggle they cannot Rely on Ablett to kick goals against Stkilda. So they lose the first final.

                                We cannot beat the pies without Cooney but we get a free life, so we walk away and cop maybe Freo in Melbourne. Then we get our wish and chance. The Saints in a Prelim. Correct me if Im wrong but our best chance for a Grand Final is playing the Saints in a Prelim and we would be back at full strength and I would seriously fancy our chances.

                                So fellow Woofers Pray for no more and keep a level head. Our time will come!
                                Amen.

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