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  • the banker
    WOOF Member
    • Oct 2010
    • 453

    Re: Forward line 2012

    Skinner looked comfortable. He may press Grant for his position which is a big surprise to me. Great if he has settled into Melbourne and developed his footy over the summer.
    WesternOval'61

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    • LostDoggy
      WOOF Member
      • Jan 2007
      • 8307

      Re: Forward line 2012

      Hard to judge Skinner in this nab cup bs especially against GWS. Grant is another got me worried, completely ineffective.

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      • Desipura
        WOOF Member
        • Mar 2008
        • 4344

        Re: Forward line 2012

        Grant will be lucky to be on an AFL list in 12 months time unless he dramatically pulls his finger out. Lacks intensity and consistency in his efforts, let's his opponent push him around.
        Went down like he was shot in a collision then got up straight away when awarded the free kick. I don't like that, would rather he got aggressive towards the guy that collided with him.

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        • GVGjr
          Moderator
          • Nov 2006
          • 44367

          Re: Forward line 2012

          Originally posted by Desipura
          Grant will be lucky to be on an AFL list in 12 months time unless he dramatically pulls his finger out. Lacks intensity and consistency in his efforts, let's his opponent push him around.
          Went down like he was shot in a collision then got up straight away when awarded the free kick. I don't like that, would rather he got aggressive towards the guy that collided with him.
          I'd be surprised if he wasn't on a list in 12 months time but I've always struggled to embrace our players who have a questionable intensity level and Grant is certainly one of them.
          McCartney has a challenge on his hand to get the most out of Grant.
          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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          • Hotdog60
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Aug 2009
            • 5852

            Re: Forward line 2012

            Originally posted by Desipura
            Grant will be lucky to be on an AFL list in 12 months time unless he dramatically pulls his finger out. Lacks intensity and consistency in his efforts, let's his opponent push him around.
            Went down like he was shot in a collision then got up straight away when awarded the free kick. I don't like that, would rather he got aggressive towards the guy that collided with him.
            Swan had tackled Grant and in the process of getting up Swan pushed Grant to the ground in the manner of you stay down there, Grant just got up expressionless as if it ment nothing. I would have like Grant to have gone and put Swan on his arse even if it gave away the free kick.

            Players shouldn't except that intimidation and if we do we have no hope of winning a final with these types of players.
            Don't piss off old people
            The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...

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            • LostDoggy
              WOOF Member
              • Jan 2007
              • 8307

              Re: Forward line 2012

              Originally posted by Hotdog60
              Swan had tackled Grant and in the process of getting up Swan pushed Grant to the ground in the manner of you stay down there, Grant just got up expressionless as if it ment nothing. I would have like Grant to have gone and put Swan on his arse even if it gave away the free kick.

              Players shouldn't except that intimidation and if we do we have no hope of winning a final with these types of players.
              That was the little turd Shaw not Swan. If anyone needs a punch in the face, it's Heath Shaw.
              Agreed it was a bit piss weak by Grant.
              Last edited by LostDoggy; 19-02-2012, 11:04 AM.

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              • Desipura
                WOOF Member
                • Mar 2008
                • 4344

                Re: Forward line 2012

                Originally posted by Hotdog60
                Swan had tackled Grant and in the process of getting up Swan pushed Grant to the ground in the manner of you stay down there, Grant just got up expressionless as if it ment nothing. I would have like Grant to have gone and put Swan on his arse even if it gave away the free kick.

                Players shouldn't except that intimidation and if we do we have no hope of winning a final with these types of players.
                I was not referring to that incident but do know which one you are referring to, Brereton mentioned that it was intimidation by Shaw and that he should have retaliated, as those type of things help win finals. You have pretty much quoted Brereton. I am referring to another incident where Grant went down as if he was shot dead.

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                • Hotdog60
                  Bulldog Team of the Century
                  • Aug 2009
                  • 5852

                  Re: Forward line 2012

                  Originally posted by Desipura
                  I was not referring to that incident but do know which one you are referring to, Brereton mentioned that it was intimidation by Shaw and that he should have retaliated, as those type of things help win finals. You have pretty much quoted Brereton. I am referring to another incident where Grant went down as if he was shot dead.
                  Yes it was Shaw and not Swan, I know what you were referring to and agree, I was just adding a bit more to the story.
                  Don't piss off old people
                  The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...

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                  • Ghost Dog
                    WOOF Member
                    • May 2010
                    • 9404

                    Re: Forward line 2012

                    Originally posted by Chops
                    That was the little turd Shaw not Swan. If anyone needs a punch in the face, it's Heath Shaw.
                    Agreed it was a bit piss weak by Grant.
                    that would depend. Some players get fired up and helps them perform ( Nadal)
                    Others like to keep cool as it helps them get perform ( Federa )
                    Either way, if you don't your revenge on the scoreboard, it means little.
                    You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                    • LostDoggy
                      WOOF Member
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 8307

                      Re: Forward line 2012

                      Originally posted by Ghost Dog
                      that would depend. Some players get fired up and helps them perform ( Nadal)
                      Others like to keep cool as it helps them get perform ( Federa )
                      Either way, if you don't your revenge on the scoreboard, it means little.
                      Mens Tennis ain't AFL in fact its not even a team sport. You'll find the best teams intimidate and win on the scoreboard.

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                      • Ghost Dog
                        WOOF Member
                        • May 2010
                        • 9404

                        Re: Forward line 2012

                        I must admit, it raised my eyebrows. Grant jump to his feet and didn't even blink after being roughed up by shaw. does the kid have a pulse???
                        You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                        • The Bulldogs Bite
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Dec 2006
                          • 11122

                          Re: Forward line 2012

                          He's way too emotionless on the field, period. Even if he does something good and kicks a good goal, he just jogs back to his position.

                          It's like he doesn't enjoy playing the game.

                          Annoying to watch.
                          W00F!

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                          • AndrewP6
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Jan 2009
                            • 8142

                            Re: Forward line 2012

                            It wouldn't bother me if Grant was low key and produced the goods... But he's low key and has little impact on the game.
                            [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                            • Greystache
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Dec 2009
                              • 9775

                              Re: Forward line 2012

                              I think we really need to try Grant out of the goal square. He's quick and can get separation, plus it might mean the ball is kicked to him so he'll get more involved. He seems lost further up the ground, plus he's not physical, and doesn't work hard enough.

                              If he can't make it as a deep forward I don't think he has an AFL career ahead of him.
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                              • GVGjr
                                Moderator
                                • Nov 2006
                                • 44367

                                Re: Forward line 2012

                                Originally posted by Greystache
                                I think we really need to try Grant out of the goal square. He's quick and can get separation, plus it might mean the ball is kicked to him so he'll get more involved. He seems lost further up the ground, plus he's not physical, and doesn't work hard enough.

                                If he can't make it as a deep forward I don't think he has an AFL career ahead of him.
                                It sounds like a good plan but if Roughead spends time in a pocket does it mean we have to play Jones as the CHF?
                                Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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