Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

[MrMahatma]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

After today performance we are gone, its all over, cannot make the eight..............even Mr Smorgon is going to have to agree with that!

Yep. And the worst thing is that we're about as far away from the top teams as any other side in the comp.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Well, we brought in Higgins and Wood from injury and failed , it would have been interesting to bring in Djerrkura in the FP instead of Higgins, Mulligan in as a second CHB instead of Wood

bench could have been Hargrave, Moles , Giansiracusa Sub Hill

Now we copping a 100+ point smashing and some questions will asked , hard game against Hawthorn next week

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[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

I don't recall being so embarrassed by a performance since the 08 final against the hawks.

This week will be ugly, and the criticism and mocking dished up to our club will be well deserved.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Here's an interesting stat (well at least I found it so)

Roughly 10 mins into 3rd qtr, we were down by 22 points.

With just over 10 mins left in the last, we're down by 90. 11+ goals down in a little over a quarter. Getting done by 50 contested possessions too.

Beyond ugly

[Flamethrower]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Collingwood v West Coast next week - a Grand Final preview perhaps?

[Missing Dog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

The coach needs to go. He's either picked the wrong list for the game he wants to play, or he has a shit game plan, or no game plan (what it looks like) or he can't get the message through to the players. This team under Eade will finish about 12th.

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Roughy's injury couldn't have come at a worse time. Will is our best tap ruck man and has rotted in the forward 50 for most of the day - an absolute waste.

Against a couple of babies, Huddo was good last week but against two genuine big-bodied rucks, he has been decimated today and the end seems near.

Is Cordy ready to come in as a mobile pinch hitting ruck to support Will?

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

We really struggle against a modern game style, maybe it is time for a new coach, I don't know who we could afford.

Money is not the inhibiting factor most believe it to be. Rockets well paid and there would a long queue if the position came up but I'm not writing him off in any way.

[Greystache]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

They have been very impressive, absolutely smashing us. Willing to tackle, pressure and run. I can't believe how poor we have been in almost every clearance situation.

Basically they're playing modern footy, we're stuck in a timewarp of 2008.

I watched us doing match simulations and in practice matches during the preseason and thought I must have missed something, we seemed unconcerned about the press and defensive pressure. The only thing I could see us working on was run and carry under minimal pressure, it felt at the time we were missing the point and I haven't seen anything since to quel my fears.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Roughy's injury couldn't have come at a worse time. Will is our best tap ruck man and has rotted in the forward 50 for most of the day - an absolute waste.

Against a couple of babies, Huddo was good last week but against two genuine big-bodied rucks, he has been decimated today and the end seems near.

Is Cordy ready to come in as a mobile pinch hitting ruck to support Will?

Agree with both points but I'd hope we don't rush Cordy.

[Kelso @ Mt Eliza]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

I called for a change in coach after the collingwood game and many of you did not support the idea - there is no where to hide now rocket - and I will laugh if I hear anymore excuses in support of our current coaching structure from any of you. Rodney, you are now exposed for the lack of ideas/talent and structure that you are bringing to the table. Time after time, we play a well organised zone, and we crumble.. we have no way to combat the forward pressure and everybody knows it... what makes me laugh is that the guy coaching our team does nothing to change the pattern of our play. I feel like I am in the minority with this view.. wake up to yourself readers.. challenge your thinking in our current direction as a club.. i can hear fellow supporters now ' rallying' behind rocket and the troops.. if this is the case.. i say harden up.. and do not accept such mediocrity... seems we are destined for it.. looking forward to the new coach....

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

They seem to have improved their skills a fair bit compared to last year plus their attack on their opponents is very good.
Within a season they have gotten back to what they were previously known for.

Can't disagree with any of that, I just wonder where the sudden improvement has come from?

I know they had a few injuries last year, but the side is essentially the same and I wouldn't call many of their players elite users (much like the Essendon midfield). They work to a plan and because of the pressure they exert on their opposition they always seem to have heaps of time to make decisions and numbers at the contest.


Also agree with your point re: talls. Collingwood and Essendon have also done this to good effect over the first 9 rounds and for some reason all 3 sides can get away playing taller than a lot of other sides like to.

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Agree with both points but I'd hope we don't rush Cordy.

What are our options?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

That's a defence that I've read a lot of times from his fan group on here (not saying you're one). It's pretty depressing but if we can't afford anyone, he is the best 'cheap' option. I really hope that finances don't become a massive issue when deciding whether we keep him or not. Port kept Williams for those reasons and that blew up in their faces.

Ideally I would love to see Eade stay on as a list manager if we can only afford a rookie coach.

To be honest I have said previously that he is the best we can afford and a great coach but today's full team effort suggests a management issue, the score is not indicative of the talent difference, it can't be.
Could we afford Roos or is there a clever young man available? I would go the latter.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

This whole group looks cooked. Hardly ANYONE is even bothering to work now. This will be a hundred point loss.
Eade can take some blame, but where is the pride from the players?

Correct I would be happy to see someone get reported and use the excess they were frustrated, just do somebloody thing!