Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Am I still seen as an overly harsh poster?

That performance speaks for itself.

There are no excuses. Changes need to be made both from a coaching and playing perspective, but I highly doubt we'll do either.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Roughy's injury could be an 8 week plus. Would that allow us to upgrade a rookie now (Barlow to play as a pinch hitting ruck for example), and another after round 11 (Dahlhaus for example)?

IMO, upgrading Barlow won't make any difference and I can't see him helping us move forward. But what do I know.

I'm sort of hoping that Roughy will be OK but I suppose it will be an option.

[The Underdog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

So where is Mantis, what have you got to say about a top four team last year, being smashed by the wooden spooners from last year???? More defensive excuses I suppose.

That's just unnecessary.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

I would like to thank the Western Bulldogs for saving me over US$2000. Today's result ensures that I will not be returning to Melbourne in September. In fact it's days like this that I'm glad that I'm 10000 miles away and won't have to put up with the crap that you, my fellow Doggie supporters in Melbourne, will have to endure this week.

I am inconsolable. *tears*

Stay strong.

Hope your Bulls do better Tomorrow????

[always right]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

I can't remember saying/writing this in his career - I feel I regularly defend him when discussing footy with my family - but what was with Tom Williams today?

That last handball to Griffen was one of the dumbest things I've seen done on a footy field. He went to ground easily, couldn't stick tackles...it was just awful.

He was really found out today......took two steps back after showing promising signs this year.......and what was with Shaggy today?

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Lets hold the gun for a minute. Yep its poor. Yep its a horrible, but look at the list we are playing with....today there is no Cooney, No Lake and No Bazza.......that's 3 starters who would/should make a difference..

So the match committee put the best side on the park available too them, the 3 you mention are not worth 12 goals to our side, something is wrong and it starts at the top. if you are going to field an underman side state it prior to the game and at least demand they put their head over the ball and their body on the line.

I love this club but just cant understand why we fail when it comes to crush games, yes 3 prelims and a game today that should have been ours, heart body and souls is what we need,
no more excuses or blind faith, we need to have 22 goers on the field and if they are injured don't play them.

You will be judged by your side performance Rocket

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

I stopped watching. Then I came back and looked at the score. Wow, we've really outdone ourselves this week!

[The Underdog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Am I still seen as an overly harsh poster?

That performance speaks for itself.

There are no excuses. Changes need to be made both from a coaching and playing perspective, but I highly doubt we'll do either.

We're pretty limited as to what we can do on both fronts.
I don't think there are any internal candidates who are seen as future coaches so there's not much point sacking Eade in season.
Our depth just isn't strong enough, especially considering the injuries we have to make a bunch of wholesale changes to the team.

I'm not saying changes don't need to happen, they definitely do, just that it probably will happen after round 22.

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

So where is Mantis, what have you got to say about a top four team last year, being smashed by the wooden spooners from last year???? More defensive excuses I suppose.

Love Rocket, he has fulfilled his purpose but it is time to go. The recruitment team needs to be reviewed, we recruit Everett and the Tigers recruit Riewoldt after our pick.

The development of our players is behind every other team, they are skinny, lacking in confidence, lacking in leadership, and until supporters like Mantis stop support mediocrity, we will always be the support act for the star teams.

Completely ridiculous overly emotional post which is your trademark. Have you really returned just to post this and have a crack at another poster?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

That's just unnecessary.

Mantis doesn't mind sticking the boots in i'm sure he will be able to handle it.

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Williams - was he our 1st rd draft pick a few seasons ago?
Dont think that choice has payed dividends.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

So where is Mantis, what have you got to say about a top four team last year, being smashed by the wooden spooners from last year???? More defensive excuses I suppose.

Love Rocket, he has fulfilled his purpose but it is time to go. The recruitment team needs to be reviewed, we recruit Everett and the Tigers recruit Riewoldt after our pick.

The development of our players is behind every other team, they are skinny, lacking in confidence, lacking in leadership, and until supporters like Mantis stop support mediocrity, we will always be the support act for the star teams.

Ding Ding Ding, and there is our second prize winner for the day.

Seriously guys, how the heck does our opinions one way or the other on anything have to do with the club's direction.

What do you want us to en masse storm Whitten Oval and burn the place to the ground?

[always right]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

So where is Mantis, what have you got to say about a top four team last year, being smashed by the wooden spooners from last year???? More defensive excuses I suppose.

Grow up.

[GVGjr]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

Am I still seen as an overly harsh poster?

That performance speaks for itself.

There are no excuses. Changes need to be made both from a coaching and playing perspective, but I highly doubt we'll do either.

Not by me

[Drunken Bum]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs WCE

IMO, upgrading Barlow won't make any difference and I can't see him helping us move forward. But what do I know.

My point was more about getting time into Will as no.1 ruck rather than Barlow making a difference, he was just the first one to pop into my head seeing as Roughy is injured and Cordy prob not ready yet. I would prob prefer Dollhouse to get promoted and play than Barlow if it was just about them two but this situation is a little different because it's involving the rucks i think.