Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

We managed to keep Shuey and LeCras a bit quieter in the 2nd quarter but Embley, Kerr and Hurn stepped up , Markovic gave kennedy a more physical contest , Cross going back to help cut off the ball worked several times , Minson needs to give us a strong target up forward, Higgins could be Subbed for Moles

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[The Underdog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Posters keep suggesting Lake shouldn't play due to form and fitness, and yet we play Higgins (missed 4 or so games?) and Williams (couldn't win a contest if he was the only one in it).

Yes, but Higgin's wanted to play AFL football this week. Lake didn't want to play football at all.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Why have we been giving away so many free kicks and making dumb errors. It hurts, especially when the team is already getting out played in every facet of the game.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

West Coast applying pressure like it's a final, we're handling it likes it's one.

HaHa!
It's funny cause it's true

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Who is playing on Kennedy?

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

West Coast applying pressure like it's a final, we're handling it likes it's one.

Not a semi final

We really do need to come up with the next innovative 'game plan' or else we'll always be playing a catch-up, inferior facsimile.

The forward press game plan has us at 6s and 7s. We don't know how to defend or attack it - seeing Minson as a bail out handball option inside the centre square then turning around with no option inside 50, stopping, propping and then putting another teammate under the pump with a pressure handball is indicative of our complete lack of confidence in our system.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Yes, but Higgin's wanted to play AFL football this week. Lake didn't want to play football at all.

Lake had a strong game for Williamstown but realistically is probably at least two weeks away, Hall had a solid hit out for Williamstown and slotted four and could be considered for the game against Hawthorn

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[the banker]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Back structure all at sea on this ground. Space everywhere, one out contests. Markovic and Williams look very vulnerable. I would keep Murphy back - he reads the play and can give support. Put Picken forward.

Only chance is some exceptional centre clearances from Boyd and Libba bringing the runners in. Need Jones to kick 5 and a couple each from Sherman, Higgins ,Griffen and Gia.

[KT31]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Why have we been giving away so many free kicks and making dumb errors. It hurts, especially when the team is already getting out played in every facet of the game.

Kick outs

1. Stack out on the full - lucky Eagles player toched the shot.

2.Shaggy - plays on over the line. (10 year olds know better)

3. Gilbee - low pass into the corridor. Spoil and lucky for us another miss.

Not only lost our confidence but our football knowledge.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

While being ahead is obviously the preference, I'm not too disappointed with the 31 pt margin - very gettable - it's the manner in which we're playing.

Grant is a real concern, no sense of urgency, standing off a contest not willing to contribute. Williams has been very ordinary. Gia slow to react.

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Williams is getting destroyed but you have to feel sorry for him. The lack of pressure on the kick in is amateurish and no one is working back to block the space.

What chance has the bloke got.

[The Underdog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Lake had a strong game for Williamstown but realistically is probably at least two weeks away, Hall had a solid hit out for Williamstown and slotted four and could be considered for the game against Hawthorn

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Reports I've seen weren't particularly complimentary about Lake's game or his interest in it.
Hall helps us with a target, but doesn't help from a forward pressure stand point. Not that it matters much if our mids play like this. He'll just be standing at CHF watching a car crash.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

As I posted a few weeks ago, Malthouse to finish where he started!!! This mob arent playing for Rocket. In saying that, I am not giving up hope in this game. Lose, and I cant see us catching the teams in the 8, let alone the 4.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Absolutely no idea what we're doing when we try to bring the ball out of defense. It's cringeworthy to watch.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Posters keep suggesting Lake shouldn't play due to form and fitness, and yet we play Higgins (missed 4 or so games?) and Williams (couldn't win a contest if he was the only one in it).

Huge dIfference is lake doesn't want to play