Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

[Hotdog60]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Who was his direct man? Was it Motlop?

I could be wrong but I think it was Vespa then Pearce

[SonofScray]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I have been a critic of Sherman but despite his efforts last night I hope we stick with him. I just have a feeling that he is close to putting in a couple of good games and we do need the run that he can supply.

He was terrible last night. Something about his direct opponent, or the way Geelong set up just had him rattled, he looked lost and unable to get involved. He might have had only 10 or so touches from what I saw. One half opportunity in the fwd 50 and not much else.

Like you though, I can't write him off yet, he is playing a more robust game akin to Mac's instructions which is probably not his natural game. I can appreciate that as a small consolation.

[azabob]

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It was Jones' best game of the year by a fair way. I think we just have to keep getting games into him.

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The best thing about Jones' game was he dropped a very easy mark first up, but didn't shy away from attacking the next contest, and he finally clunked one and that must have done wonders for his confidence.

As frustrating as it that Jones, Roughead and Cordy (previous weeks) miss easy goals from 30m out is that they are getting the mark or free kick due to good kicking upfield and good body positioning.

5 weeks ago we couldn't hold a mark or get out hands to the ball in forward now we are.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

The best thing about Jones' game was he dropped a very easy mark first up, but didn't shy away from attacking the next contest, and he finally clunked one and that must have done wonders for his confidence.

As frustrating as it that Jones, Roughead and Cordy (previous weeks) miss easy goals from 30m out is that they are getting the mark or free kick due to good kicking upfield and good body positioning.

5 weeks ago we couldn't hold a mark or get out hands to the ball in forward now we are.

It's one thing I love about the kid. I wouldn't blame him if he dropped his head after a poor night and he's had a few of them this year but not only does he keep trying he does the small things that don't get talked about all that much as you said body positioning which leads to bringing the ball to ground in the right spot even when being outnumbered, chasing, tackling and pressure. He had a shocking first quarter and apart from his kicking at goal he put in a really good performance.

[ledge]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Very happy with tonight, Macca is doing a great job, one step at a time, good to see he has been trying things to get our forwardling functioning and slowly it is stating to take shape, I see us improving every game.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Very happy with tonight, Macca is doing a great job, one step at a time, good to see he has been trying things to get our forwardling functioning and slowly it is stating to take shape, I see us improving every game.

Agree totally Ledge.

I got a text message half way through the first quarter when it was 20 odd to zip, saying it could be a long night. I was freezing my butt off and I was thinking the same thing.

[LostDoggy]

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Sherman frustrates me because I think he has the attributes to be a game breaker. Mostly though, he is a non-event who flashes into the odd game with an occasional eye-catching goal. I don't like to routinely knock players but I had high hopes when we acquired Sherman and he had bitterly disappointed.

Seems he was used in a slightly different role last night which macca has said he
will do this year, and also the suspension of Addison perhaps shuffled the deck a bit with
ves and sherman rarely getting forward of centre. He is the perfect player to run through
the middle and link up or get on the end of a chain and score, it just wasn't happening for him
last night. he'll be fine.

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Seems he was used in a slightly different role last night which macca has said he
will do this year, and also the suspension of Addison perhaps shuffled the deck a bit with
ves and sherman rarely getting forward of centre. He is the perfect player to run through
the middle and link up or get on the end of a chain and score, it just wasn't happening for him
last night. he'll be fine.

As you said not having Addison in the side meant we had 1 player back that should have been providing run. I wonder if we had Addison wether it would have changed anything? How exciting is Skinner

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I got a text message half way through the first quarter when it was 20 odd to zip, saying it could be a long night. I was freezing my butt off and I was thinking the same thing.

They should have been up by 5 goals in that first quarter but to our credit we stuck it out and gave ourselves a real chance. Like you I thought it was going to be a long night. I went to the game not expecting to win, but when we got within 3 points late in the last quarter, only to lose, I felt disappointed after the game, but knew there were plenty of positives.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I have been a critic of Sherman but despite his efforts last night I hope we stick with him. I just have a feeling that he is close to putting in a couple of good games and we do need the run that he can supply.

Last night was his worse game this year, but overall, I think he has been playing well. He has been getting more than half his disposals, contested, but last night I don't think he had one contested possession.

I was very disappointed twice when Sherman had chances to score; one was when he tried to soccer the ball from an unrealistic spot in the forward pocket, really should have put his head over the ball and picked it up. The other was, I think in the last, when he had the ball in open space, bounced it once and then slammed it on his foot, only to be turned over. He had plenty of time to use his pace and run further and give himself a chance to score.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

They should have been up by 5 goals in that first quarter but to our credit we stuck it out and gave ourselves a real chance. Like you I thought it was going to be a long night. I went to the game not expecting to win, but when we got within 3 points late in the last quarter, only to lose, I felt disappointed after the game, but knew there were plenty of positives.

Felt exactly the same way.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

How exciting is Skinner

Yes Skinner is exciting. It is encouraging when he comes on he may only get the footy a couple of times but he manages to kick a goal. Plenty to work with, but he has a lot of work to do himself.

Wonder if he can get a tank big enough to have the repeated efforts required?

[Maddog37]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Skinner is a liability at the moment. His fitness is miles away.

[Sedat]

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I was very disappointed twice when Sherman had chances to score; one was when he tried to soccer the ball from an unrealistic spot in the forward pocket, really should have put his head over the ball and picked it up. The other was, I think in the last, when he had the ball in open space, bounced it once and then slammed it on his foot, only to be turned over.

Both of these instances were classic Sherman - after 8 seasons at this level his decision making won't be getting any better

[Missing Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

The stats at the end of the game had us ahead or equal in several areas.

We lost this game, they didn't beat us.

We lack class at the moment in the forward 50 to finish