3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

[LostDoggy]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Grant Thomas?


LOL

[Remi Moses]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

On Sunday we had 10 players in the team that didn't play in last years final against the Pies. The team on Sunday was probably the youngest team we have fielded for many many years, the average age being younger than Collingwood, plus 9 players had less than 50 games in them including three first year players, plus Jones who has only played 8 games.

I think you need to reassess your statement.

Good get, notice it never gets reported by the press.
To say we haven't blooded players is absolute utterB/S.I'd hazard to guess Schofield and possibly Skinner will play this season then there's Howard .

[Remi Moses]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Totally agree Chops, can't stand this public figure of his, Mr Nice guy, but behind closed doors a tool. Couldn't even talk to Hall while he was at the club, had to text him to say your out.

My Uncle met Roos at a Fitzroy after match function back in the Junction Oval Days.
Not a nice person by all accounts.
Don't watch "On The Couch" Next Monday, There'll be man love everywhere with Roos and Lyon together!

[MrMahatma]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Good get, notice it never gets reported by the press.
To say we haven't blooded players is absolute utterB/S.I'd hazard to guess Schofield and possibly Skinner will play this season then there's Howard .

We've also played DJ & Stack this year so far - they weren't in the final. Plus a big chance that Vez & Cordy may both get games this year.

We're actually transitioning a load of blokes at the moment. We've got a lot of talent on the list.

[Maddog37]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Tutt will maybe get a run too. Also Mulligan who was supposedly terrible has shown improvement at Willy.

[Topdog]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Roos and Malthouse would both be good but I'm not sure sacking Eade will achieve much.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

For those wanting to give Rocket the flick, maybe have a read of this thread as it puts some things in perspective:

Magpies spend $20m to buy flag

[LostDoggy]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

On Sunday we had 10 players in the team that didn't play in last years final against the Pies. The team on Sunday was probably the youngest team we have fielded for many many years, the average age being younger than Collingwood, plus 9 players had less than 50 games in them including three first year players, plus Jones who has only played 8 games.

I think you need to reassess your statement.

This.

I'm a supporter of Eade. I think he has been unfairly singled out... when really we have lacked 1-2 key players to contest consistently at the top. He got the best out of our players in last years prelim despite us struggling with injuries. That's as good as we were. We also missed gettable goals that we shouldn't have. That can't be Eade's fault.

And the players seem to respect him.

[GVGjr]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

This.

I'm a supporter of Eade. I think he has been unfairly singled out... when really we have lacked 1-2 key players to contest consistently at the top. He got the best out of our players in last years prelim despite us struggling with injuries. That's as good as we were. We also missed gettable goals that we shouldn't have. That can't be Eade's fault.

And the players seem to respect him.

I think 90% of the forum regulars appreciate what Eade has done but in a contract year with an under performing list some speculation is bound to happen. I'm confident he will turn this around and get another 2 years stint but if we just limp into the finals the discussions about his future will continue.

Just a couple of things though, given some of the goal kicking sessions I have seen are largely unsupervised I'm not sure players missing gettable goals should not be attributed in some way to the coaching team. We don't practice this skill professionally and our results at times reflect that.

[kruder]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Eade will not be coaching next year mark my words. If someone could point out improvements in the game plan this year id love to see it! Our current press and lack of forward pressure is a blight on the coaching staff and the buck stops with the coach.

Like many I've been wanting the coaching staff at the Bulldogs to make a statement with under performing senior players yet Lakes form and fittness is due to the fact that they brought him back way too early.

Someone at the bulldogs should take the blame. Not Brian in this case. Both Brian and Cooney shouldnt be playing at the moment.

[Before I Die]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Eade will not be coaching next year mark my words. If someone could point out improvements in the game plan this year id love to see it! Our current press and lack of forward pressure is a blight on the coaching staff and the buck stops with the coach.

Like many I've been wanting the coahing staff at the Bulldogs to make a statement with under performing senior players yet Lakes form and fittness is due to the fact that they brought him back way too early.

Someone at the bulldogs should take the blame. Not Brian in this case. Both Brian and Cooney shouldnt be playing at the moment.

Eade is the most successful coach we have ever had measured on win/loss ratio and he has managed to continually develop young players throughout this period.

For the last few years everyone has bagged St Kilda's style of play and now Collingwood has one a premiership, forward pressure is the only way to go. If Geelong or Fremantle or the Dogs win it this year, there will be a new 'best practice'.

Eade will be judged at the end of the year on his game plan and the performance of the players. My guess is that he will be coaching the Dogs next year.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Eade will not be coaching next year mark my words.

Fact, or just your opinion?

[kruder]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Coon Dog, my opinion.

I think we are lucky that Melbourne and St kilda are currently taking all the heat, but things will change quickly if we dont get a few wins against quality oppersition.

The sydney game is a huge game for the senior group and the coaching staff, lets just hope they apply themselves like Dale Morris, who has been an absolute standout this year.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

Coon Dog, my opinion.

Thanks for clarifying. The way you stated it, I thought you knew something concrete.

For what its worth, I get a bit worried when we have a few losses & people start to call for the coaches head as a result. I really do believe we'll improve as the season progresses & look back at Geelong a few seasons ago, when people were questioning Bomber Thompson. Those better placed at the Cattery stuck fat & that's what I hope we do.

[LostDoggy]

Re: 3AW Rumour file Monday 2/5

If history serves, we will come out and thrash SYdney this week. Have a another few good wins against poo opposition, then lose in a big game against quality opposition.

Hope this doesn't happen, but that's seems to be the Bulldog way unfortunently