Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

[G-Mo77]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

To me it felt like the final siren went 5 minutes too soon. Sure it went 20 + time on?

I think it went about the 26 minutes mark. Seemed to go early but play rarely stopped during the quarter. Was it only 2 goals scored in the 4th?

[Remi Moses]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

The players were wonderful today.
Four players around the ball, great intensity, winning contested ball.
You can see the players buying into the coaches edict.
A quintessential team effort.
Norf = Treading Water

[Greystache]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

ABC commentators raved all day about his work rate, and he seemed to cut down on the silly mistakes as the game went on. He's our best small crumber as well (Grant is still the best crumber at the club).

What did you think of Vez and his work rate?

It's a real benefit having someone in defence who can kick, and his confidence up at the moment so is providing run and demanding the ball. His fitness is still limited but not so bad he's a liability, his main area for improvement is being a bit tougher in the air and around the contest. Overall I thought he worked hard and was very productive.

[Drunken Bum]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Cordy has a very underrated quality. Toughness. He was slammed pretty badly a few times and just kept at it

He copped a huge hit right in front of us from Hmac, you could hear the thud as he collected him and i feared he may have broken him in half, but Ayce got straight back up, shook it off and carried on, taking a couple of great contested grabs later in the Q, quietly confident the kid is going to make it and be a pretty good player for us.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

I think it went about the 26 minutes mark. Seemed to go early but play rarely stopped during the quarter. Was it only 2 goals scored in the 4th?

I thought that too.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

I dont care what people think about Cross, but he is far and away the hardest, most courageous player I've ever seen.

[Desipura]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

I dont care what people think about Cross, but he is far and away the hardest, most courageous player I've ever seen.

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I totally agree with you.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

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I totally agree with you.

I dont care what people think about Cross, but he is far and away the hardest, most courageous player I've ever seen.

Oh hear hear. the amount of times I pumped my fists in the air and shouted his name were numerous.
Had a fantastic game today and so balanced under pressure. Such a great mark for his size.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Loved the way Crossy back into packs today, besides a mini mark Petrie took over him time after time he puts his body on the line, cant fault him for lack of hardness.

So good to get a win over them, especially when living with a Norf supporter who thought it was in the bag. Shows how even the competition is this year between top 6, and then next 6-8

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

He was trying to get himself killed today for the team. He was incredible. It's a shame he couldn't get more purchase on his second shot.

Any AFL club would love to have him, we're lucky.

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

He was trying to get himself killed today for the team. He was incredible. It's a shame he couldn't get more purchase on his second shot.

Any AFL club would love to have him, we're lucky.

[1eyedog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

How good was that second goal he kicked, using his pace.

Always knew he was going to be a good trade.

That's two if we count Vez. All eyes on Austin over the next couple of weeks, he was all over Edwards.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Didn't get to the game today, had other things on.
But was eagerly looking at live scores and stats on the iPhone.
Can't wait to watch the replay!
Macca has sold me with his game plan around Contestsd footy!

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Didn't get to the game today, had other things on.
But was eagerly looking at live scores and stats on the iPhone.
Can't wait to watch the replay!
Macca has sold me with his game plan around Contestsd footy!

His game plan slowly is coming to life. I met Macca at the East West day got his signature and he also gave a very good speech.

[1eyedog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R7 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Didn't get to the game today, had other things on.
But was eagerly looking at live scores and stats on the iPhone.
Can't wait to watch the replay!
Macca has sold me with his game plan around Contestsd footy!

All teams must be focusing on this though.

Macca's got them believing in themselves and playing as a team and they're probably getting more out of where they should be at because of it. These are his strengths IMO, player development (physical and mental) and selling the philosophy that each player is one component of a larger machine and that all components need to be working to make the machine move forward.

Full credit to the coach for today's effort and result.