Bulldogs Players in 08

[wimberga]

Which Doggies player are you most looking forward to seeing play next year?

I'd have to say Murphy. Will just be starting to hit his straps now.

Griffen and Minson come a close equal 2nd

[The Coon Dog]

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This might seem silly to some, but it's Ben Hudson for me. I really think the role of a good ruckman is vital as this is where it all starts.

[LostDoggy]

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Strange as this may be but I am looking forward to seeing Andrew McDougall develop into a solid and consistent senior player.

I was impressed with his few games in the backline late in the season and if he can become a good player ..... he wouldnt be a bad pick-up for the club for virtually nothing from the Eagles.

Fpr years we have been criticised for our small backline and all of sudden we could have Harris, Williams, McDougall and Wight to pick from.

[FrediKanoute]

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Griffin and Cooney. I want to see these guys tear games apart like Mitchel and Hodge have done at hawthorn this season!

I want to see how Tiller develops and probably guage better whether he is going to be a part of our future remiership push or whether he is another false dawn.

Skipper is probably the other one I will watch with intrest this year. To me this is his make or break year. he looked the goods late in the year and was starting to stamp some authority on games. I will be looking for him to do the same next year!

[beaser]

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Sean Higgins will hopefully develop further and show he can become a top liner.

[GVGjr]

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Sean Higgins will hopefully develop further and show he can become a top liner.

Beaser what area's do you think Higgins need to improve in?
I really believe that our supporters rate him a bit too highly. He's terrific when he has the ball but almost passive on the defensive side of his game.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Beaser what area's do you think Higgins need to improve in?
I really believe that our supporters rate him a bit too highly. He's terrific when he has the ball but almost passive on the defensive side of his game.

Theres few players I would say this to but I actually think Higgins should look to Cousins and Kerr as role models for the type of player he should be trying to become. I dont know that he is as quick as them, but to become that type of player he needs to become elite aerobically, and clearly he needs to get in the gym and build up. But more than anything he really needs to get his running ability up so that he can start attempting second efforts.

[LostDoggy]

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Theres few players I would say this to but I actually think Higgins should look to Cousins and Kerr as role models for the type of player he should be trying to become. I dont know that he is as quick as them, but to become that type of player he needs to become elite aerobically, and clearly he needs to get in the gym and build up. But more than anything he really needs to get his running ability up so that he can start attempting second efforts.

Spot on. He has a strong build for his age and if he can get his running capacity up to an elite level then there will be no excuses on him not improving the defensive side of his game.

[Go_Dogs]

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Yep, 100% agree about Higgins. Needs to get fitter and stronger. The thing that impresses me is his vision and use, just about every time he picks the right option and hits the target or finishes on goal.

Once he gets fitter and stronger, he'll become very important. Hopefully his lack of second efforts and defensive efforts are a fitness related thing.

I remember early 2007 when the practice games and things were happening (internal ones) and Higgins was constantly being rated as one of the standout midfielders. He did have an injury just prior to the season or something did he not?

[Dancin' Douggy]

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The player I'm most looking forward to seeing next year is Sam Power in a different jumper

[LostDoggy]

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The player I'm most looking forward to seeing next year is Sam Power in a different jumper

I'm never sure why so many of our supporters want to consistently live in the past but if that the most exciting thing for you then 2008 will be a great season for you regardless if we win many games or not. In my opinion, too often our supporters waste their energies on complaining about people that are no longer with the club. I'd rather look at the opportunities that we have.

That being said, I'm really looking forward to seeing how Williams develops. An extra 5kg of weight and strength and an uninterrupted pre season really has whetted my appetite to see how he performs in 2008.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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lighten up Billy! . Of course I'm looking forward tp the season and watching everitt, minson, higgins, harbrow, cooney, griffen etc keep improving.

[LostDoggy]

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lighten up Billy! . Of course I'm looking forward tp the season and watching everitt, minson, higgins, harbrow, cooney, griffen etc keep improving.

OK no problems but you can always add a or a if you are just having a bit of fun. Its the difference between people believing that you are serious our just having a laugh.

[LostDoggy]

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Yeah i cant wait to watch Williams. Along with Murphy and Hahn who should be back to their best.

Has anyone seen Higgins lately? IIRC cyberdoggie reported that he needed his shoulder operated on again.

[Bornadog]

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Williams ,Everitt and Higgins are all exciting and can't wait to see how they have developed.