Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

[The Pie Man]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Gee, I think I'm going to hate the bye (especially this early in the season). No excuse, but it makes you wonder, doesn't it?

It does - though what it really makes me think is why so many teams win prelims after having the week off following a QF win?

Struggling after the bye doesn't make sense...unless it's byes early in the season perhaps.

[angelopetraglia]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Maybe that's why we only make prelim finals.

Need to win games like this IMO.

Agree. We have a way of losing from positions no one should lose from. e.g. St Kilda game last year.

[KT31]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

WTF. simply WTF.

Possession footy anyone? helllooooooooooooooo.

Well there sure as hell will be some changes this week.

With who ?
have to have the depth and form to warrent a game.
A lot said we would be thumped and we should have had a victory except for sloppy skills.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Same to be honest. Absolutely shattered that we didn't get the points but Subi is a tough road trip and we handled the zone press game style tonight better than we've ever had. Hate the loss but like how we played against the zone. We'll win more than we lose if we bring that sort of intensity and structure to the table. Giving up a 7 point lead in time-on hurts like hell.

I really get the sentiments behind what you and mjp are saying but does it mean we are any different to the last few years? Awesome footy for 95% then turn into Richie 'The Baumer' Tennebaum when it there to be won.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Not having been involved in a football team before, I don't know how a team losing a game like this, being up by 7 with under 5 minutes to go, will feel? Is this likely to make them feel more confident or less confident?

I've played in plenty of teams (not footy, of course ) and for mine, this sort of loss would be a real dent in the confidence. If we were underwhelming underdogs, I'd be as pleased as you could get with a loss, but we should've won that.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Boyd with 45 possessions is unbelievable really but gee he butchers some doesn't he.

We really lost the game at the start of the 4th quarter when we let them kick three easy ones, but to the boys credit they fought back. Higgins did well in the last quarter and Grant was also a little better. Williams off, hurt our structure and not sure where Brian Lake was in the last quarter other than seeing him briefly in the forward line.

Roughead has a long way to go and I would seriously consider Minson for next week.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Agree. We have a way of losing from positions no one should lose from. e.g. St Kilda game last year.

We won't win a flag until we can overcome this.

[the banker]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Effort was exceptional but I think there are serious issues with some of the players.What is wrong with Cooney. He looks distracted and has lost the sharpness. Is it just fitness? Stack mistake was the game in the end. Minson must come in for Roughead next week. Brian needs to work into condition/form.

Some great efforts: Morris, Ward, Picken, Griff, Boyd, Sherman, Cross.

The draw has seriously been against us : 16 day break then a 6 day break following the graveyard flight back from Perth. Just seems we can't get a normal run at things.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

I guess that is fair enough, but that was a really good game against very good opposition.

I feel better about the season now than I did before the bounce...

Me too.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

It would be nice if Cooney was able to slot that goal! Wasn't a very difficult shot. He hasn't done much this year to be honest. Has he put 4 quarters together this year yet?

He missed a few easy goals . Griff is miles ahead of him at the moment. Cooney
doesn't look 100% fit anyway and is playing with no confidence.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

I only listened to the Radio, but in general, seems the intent was there but the skills were not owing to the pressure applied by the Dockers.

Sounded like Boyd tried his heart out.
The Cooney miss from straight out was unbelievable.
Just saw the vision on the highlights (afl.com.au)

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

On a positive note, was Sherman the good news tonight?

Also Wallis did kind of OK on debut.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

It does - though what it really makes me think is why so many teams win prelims after having the week off following a QF win?

Because they are usually the better side to be in that position in the first place.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

Was Brian on in the last few minutes? He went forward, then I saw him head for the bench. Did not see him again.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R5 Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle

He missed a few easy goals . Griff is miles ahead of him at the moment. Cooney
doesn't look 100% fit anyway and is playing with no confidence.

I'm sick of everyone making excuses for him! If he's not fit then why play him? Either he is fit or he isn't. He hasn't done anything for us.

I really wonder if he will ever get to his Brownlow season form?

Boyd, Ward, Picken, Morris, Markovic, Sherman and Libba were the only real standouts for mine.