Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

**LostDoggy** · 05-03-2011, 10:57 PM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Originally posted by The Bulldogs Bite

Suffice to say, Skinner is quickly becoming the most intriguing player on our list. Thought he struggled in the intra club a little. Did some impressive things v NM/Geelong, and was close to BOG today. Great to see constant improvement.

Surely has to play next week, to give him every chance to cement a spot in round 1?

This.

The indig. boys sound like they did really well today, with Hill also playing well -- Zeph sounds like an absolute X-factor.

**LostDoggy** · 05-03-2011, 11:29 PM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Great news re: Hill, I hope he can hold a spot this year, im more of a critic than an applauder when it comes to him but the signs are looking good.

**comrade** · 06-03-2011, 12:02 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Reports suggest that we used a full bench vs Freo's 3 plus sub rotation. No suprise we ran over the top if that's the case.

Considering the conditions and the inexperienced make up of the team, I understan why we'd do that but I hope we use next week as a full dress rehersal complete with a 3 man interchange.

**BulldogBelle** · 06-03-2011, 04:50 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

The most impressive was Skinner. He was like a jumping jack and impressed for most of the day. Took some lovely high marks. Very nice. Often soared high but sometimes didn't come down with the ball. He is also a nice long kick and smart player.

Next I liked Jones who was always in the thick of the action. Took a nice mark.

Stack got a lot of it early but did typical Stack things (Ie feign a mark, do an airie handpass).

Tutt was also often into the play as was Schoefield.

Hooper played like a fat 2-year old toddler.

Sam Reid and Vesper ran hard.

The wind was not that strong even though only one or two goals were scored into it.

I took some movies of the action but they all turned out pretty poor. But I'll post a link when I have uploaded them. Its a really slow upload rate, Sunday lunch may have a small file ready. As we are all Bulldog tragics we would even look at poor footage rather than none.

**chef** · 06-03-2011, 06:25 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

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Here's some photos taken by a Freo supporter.

Did we get through the game unscathed?

**GVGjr** · 06-03-2011, 07:55 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

What impressed me most about Skinner is that in my opinion he is still miles off having any expectation to contribute for us week in week out.

Yesterday's game will be a massive confidence booster and pretty much shows us that he has the talent.

**divvydan** · 06-03-2011, 09:32 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Originally posted by chef

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Here's some photos taken by a Freo supporter.

Did we get through the game unscathed?

Looks like The People's Beard copped a boot https://picasaweb.google.com/2bitlov...25646176915522 however, I'm sure it's rugged enough to take hits like that.

**LostDoggy** · 06-03-2011, 10:44 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Originally posted by divvydan

Looks like The People's Beard copped a boot https://picasaweb.google.com/2bitlov...25646176915522 however, I'm sure it's rugged enough to take hits like that.

I have no doubts the beard got revenge at some point through the match.

**LostDoggy** · 06-03-2011, 10:48 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

From reading all the reports, I am just a touch excited! It would appear we have some depth finally - the younger boys came back from a slow start to over-run Freo in the last quarter. I know it's only a practice game, but hey, I am just a little bit 'cited!

**GVGjr** · 06-03-2011, 10:59 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Originally posted by Magic Griffen

From reading all the reports, I am just a touch excited! It would appear we have some depth finally - the younger boys came back from a slow start to over-run Freo in the last quarter. I know it's only a practice game, but hey, I am just a little bit 'cited!

Just a little bit?

I'm freakin' pumped. This is the year.

**Ghost Dog** · 06-03-2011, 11:20 AM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

The ground looks mint! Like a pool table. Better than Etihad haha

Will Minson. How was he? Ready for a big year.

**LostDoggy** · 06-03-2011, 12:20 PM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Howard named in the best. Love to hear more about his game.

**Hotdog60** · 06-03-2011, 12:54 PM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Just looking at a few photos of the game and thought to myself that this is a giant leap.

**Mofra** · 06-03-2011, 01:15 PM

Re: Dogs v Freo in Bunbury

Originally posted by The Bulldogs Bite

Suffice to say, Skinner is quickly becoming the most intriguing player on our list. Thought he struggled in the intra club a little. Did some impressive things v NM/Geelong, and was close to BOG today. Great to see constant improvement.

Surely has to play next week, to give him every chance to cement a spot in round 1?

He supposedly lacks the tank to play out a full game at AFL level - but given he has rucked and played forward, he sounds versatile enough to be a sub.