Dogs v Roos in Ballarat

[Before I Die]

Re: Dogs v Roos in Ballarat

Yes, the Age listed these 2 as having injuries? Any news? Perhaps that's why Gilbee wasn't playing well.

Gilbee didn't seem to be favouring his leg, though he was beaten a few times by short, sharp leads from his opponent. Apart from the ten minute burst by Thomas, he was probably not really any worse than Wood or Murphy.

i was actually very surprised to see Wood listed in the bests in one of the media reports. However, I was watching from a pocket at one end, so I may have missed some good play by Wood when he was at the far end of the ground.

[LostDoggy]

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Gilbee's injury may save the MC from having to make a difficult decision. Without seeing the game on the weekend, it seems that his negatives (tackling, defensive pressure) are now outweighing his positives (precise kicking).

Question asked recently. I think the MC believe he is still in our best 22.

[LostDoggy]

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The Bulldogs site has listed Gilbee as a hamstring, going on reports here he was below par did anyone at the game notice him feeling for the hammy?

Also Giansiracusa (ankle).

I was in front of the scoreboard when Gia went down in a contest about 20 mtrs away, he grabbed his ankle straight away and hobbled off. He never looked too good on it after that.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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Reports this moring saying the neither injury is serious enough to put a R1 start at risk.

[Mantis]

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Gilbee's injury may save the MC from having to make a difficult decision. Without seeing the game on the weekend, it seems that his negatives (tackling, defensive pressure) are now outweighing his positives (precise kicking).

It's been said across the pre-season that the senior players who were offered an easy ride last year will not be offered the same luxury this year.

Seems that Gilbs wants to test Eade & co. out on this statement.

[SlimPickens]

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It's been said across the pre-season that the senior players who were offered an easy ride last year will not be offered the same luxury this year.

Seems that Gilbs wants to test Eade & co. out on this statement.

Had a discussion about this on the weekend, the only positive we coul come up with from gilbees game was his field kicking. If we drop him who do you see filling the void especially in regard to kick ins. Is there room for gilbs further up the ground maybe?

[Mantis]

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Had a discussion about this on the weekend, the only positive we coul come up with from gilbees game was his field kicking. If we drop him who do you see filling the void especially in regard to kick ins. Is there room for gilbs further up the ground maybe?

Kick-ins - Murphy, Wood, anyone.

Up the field - No. He would be competing with other fringe types like Moles & Hill for this type of role and I see more upside in these 2 compared with Gilbee.

[Desipura]

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Kick-ins - Murphy, Wood, anyone.

Up the field - No. He would be competing with other fringe types like Moles & Hill for this type of role and I see more upside in these 2 compared with Gilbee.

Wood needs to improve his kicking before he can take the kick ins. Looks like Gilbs will be in the firing line this year on woof

[Mantis]

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Wood needs to improve his kicking before he can take the kick ins. Looks like Gilbs will be in the firing line this year on woof

He was in the firing line last year too.

[LostDoggy]

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Looks like Gilbs will be in the firing line this year on woof

I thinks its justified. His kicking for goal was terrible last season for someone that is suppose good by foot. Besides he is hardily in the Gia's leagues for now or in the future for being a scapegoat a woof.

[GVGjr]

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I thinks its justified. His kicking for goal was terrible last season for someone that is suppose good by foot. Besides he is hardily in the Gia's leagues for now or in the future for being a scapegoat a woof.

I'd hope that all players are judged fairly for any criticism. If Gilbee, for example, puts in 3 good games but then a bad one I'd hope people don't go overboard about it.

His game could be on the decline but I'm still of the belief that if he stays healthy he can have a good season. He may not be a walk up start for a spot in the 22 any more but I don't mind that.

[Twodogs]

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I'd hope that all players are judged fairly for any criticism. If Gilbee, for example, puts in 3 good games but then a bad one I'd hope people don't go overboard about it.

His game could be on the decline but I'm still of the belief that if he stays healthy he can have a good season. He may not be a walk up start for a spot in the 22 any more but I don't mind that.

In fact the less players we have who are a walk up start can only be a good thing for the team. It means that there is keen competition for places in the 22 (or the 21+1) and players have to perform that much better each week to ensure they have a place in the side.

[BulldogBelle]

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Who tagged Brent Harvey?
Obviously we had to tag him as he has been a very damaging player against us in the past.

Ditto to a certain extent for Drew Petrie, who was on him?

Looks like we would have won the match if these two could have been contained.

[Desipura]

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I thinks its justified. His kicking for goal was terrible last season for someone that is suppose good by foot. Besides he is hardily in the Gia's leagues for now or in the future for being a scapegoat a woof.

Gia or Gilbee won't be the reason if we take the next step, Ward, Higgins, an injury free year from Cooney and Griffen will play a big part. Williams and Roughy are others we need to step up.
If Gilbs put his hand up for the captaincy, he to would be a scapegoat similar to Gia if not more so.

[DOG GOD]

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Gia or Gilbee won't be the reason if we take the next step, Ward, Higgins, an injury free year from Cooney and Griffen will play a big part. Williams and Roughy are others we need to step up.
If Gilbs put his hand up for the captaincy, he to would be a scapegoat.

Spot on. Gilbs just needs to do the job he's asked. His kicking needs to be precise with distance, and he certainly needs to take advantage of any set shots at goal if he is considered one of the better kicks in the team.

Having said that, it is very important that Ward and Higgins in particular have years that go beyond expectation and Cooney, Griffen and Williams have a year of potential and not injury. Oh and ofcourse that guy named Lake. He needs to get his body back ready and firing.