Game Day 2011 - R18 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R18 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

Screw Dangerfield, Vince is the one we should go after.

Vince is a lazy footballer who has only played half a good season of footy. Do you know his family or are you looking from the outside like me?

[azabob]

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How did we expect Ves to be a Johnno replacement when one of Johnno's main weapons was being able to run all day while Ves's biggest knock is that his tank? Just don't understand the thinking behind the trade, and with a whole season in the twos and unable to break into a non-performing senior team, it seems that the MC is equally none the wiser.

I like the trade. Vez is a footballer, albeit a lazy one. Still a better option than Everitt. Neither have set the world on fire.

[Desipura]

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Yes that was a great game by Wood. As he gets more game time he is going to be a very good player for us.

Good to see you praising Wood as he has huge upside and is currently playing that Glenn Archer type role where he leaves his man and crashes into packs to ensure his teammates opponent does not take a mark

[1eyedog]

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Good to see you praising Wood as he has huge upside and is currently playing that Glenn Archer type role where he leaves his man and crashes into packs to ensure his teammates opponent does not take a mark

In the weekly team by team summary in the Sun the journo said Wood was disappointing and let the team down. He clearly didn't watch the game.

[1eyedog]

Re: Game Day 2011 - R18 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

He's out of contract and a Victorian.

They'll throw the sink at him.

[1eyedog]

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How did we expect Ves to be a Johnno replacement when one of Johnno's main weapons was being able to run all day while Ves's biggest knock is that his tank? Just don't understand the thinking behind the trade, and with a whole season in the twos and unable to break into a non-performing senior team, it seems that the MC is equally none the wiser.

Do you really think Ves could step into a Johnno role?

[Go_Dogs]

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Because Dangerfield cant find the ball more than 15 times or so in the midfield, he wins some contested ball, but he can't get it on the outside to use his run. He's at a crossroad in his career IMO to see if he can improve his skillset and become a good player, or if he's going to be stuck being a player who can do some nice things but just an average player overall

The knock on him seems to be he's good at running in a straight line, but lacks the lateral movement and agility to be a good inside/outside midfielder. I guess the other (IMO less likely) option is he lacks the smarts to get to the right spots and get dangerous.

He's an interesting prospect, and at the worst should develop into a pretty good mid-sized forward. I'd certainly show interest at the right price.

Vince is a lazy footballer who has only played half a good season of footy. Do you know his family or are you looking from the outside like me?

Not sure I agree, although the evidence tends to suggest you're right. I think if he played in a better side and was a third or fourth midfielder he'd go alright. He could play off hb or hf too.

Again at the right price, probably worth a look.

I like the trade. Vez is a footballer, albeit a lazy one. Still a better option than Everitt. Neither have set the world on fire.

Difference is Everitt has played this year. He has been poor overall, but I still think he could grind out a 100+ game career with a few games for the highlight reel. I'm not confident of Vez playing more than 20 games for us - but I am hopeful he gets a run soon so we can make a better assessment.

[Doc26]

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Vince is a lazy footballer who has only played half a good season of footy.

Certainly had a couple of ordinary seasons. There's a lot about him currently that reminds me of Higgins. I believe his perceived value is far greater than his actual. From afar doesn't appear to work hard enough and lacks a turn of speed.

[chef]

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Vince is a lazy footballer who has only played half a good season of footy. Do you know his family or are you looking from the outside like me?

Don't agree. He had a breakout out season in 2009 where he was very good for the whole season, winning a BF and going close to AA selection. Last year he was severely hampered by hamstring injuries, while this year every player on the crows list has struggled. I would take Vince over Dangerfield(who looks like he will be Higgins Mach2) in a heart beat.

[LostDoggy]

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All the names mentioned are great honest players, but I don't think there's a real A+ star in that lot. Where's the class going to come from? Where's our Juddy, our Cousins, our Goodes.. our Cooney, at that?

I agree that the bottom may not necessarily fall out of the team, but I don't see that bunch taking us to a flag either.

If the names Wallis and Liberatore aren't potential A grade then I dont know what are.

I agree with another one of your posts suggesting Cooney should become a regular forward to prolong his career.

[Maddog37]

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Cooney could also become a backman like McLeod in theory. More straight line running might be better for the knee.

[Mantis]

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If the names Wallis and Liberatore aren't potential A grade then I dont know what are.

Are they potential A graders because of their names or playing ability?

The Wallis call surprises me on what we have seen this year, what has you believing he has 'star' qualities?

[Sockeye Salmon]

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If the names Wallis and Liberatore aren't potential A grade then I dont know what are.

Wishing it doesn't make it so.

[Maddog37]

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Doomsayers are riding high now. Cheer up folks.

[Sedat]

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Wallis reminds me of Steele Sidebottom in his ability to find space and accumulate possessions without having what you'd call blistering pace. I think another strong pre-season will give him the tank to better find space at AFL level, and more often than he has done this season when he's played seniors. Having said that, 'future star' is far too early a call to make.