Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

[Bornadog]

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

The misses by Roughead, Griffen, Dickson and Jones would have made a bigger difference

[G-Mo77]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

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

He had his hands on his knees after 5 minutes on the ground.

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

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

I thought Skinner did some good things last night and was exciting at times. In that first pre season match against GWS at the start he looked lively. As you said Maddog37 he needs to get his fitness 100% and hopefully we will see more of him.

[ledge]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I disagree with Skinners fitness, everytime i have watched him he has put in 3 to 4 efforts at once, his goals have all come from 3 or 4 repeated efforts chasing, tackling etc.
Hands on knees after that for a few seconds , no problem.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I disagree with Skinners fitness, everytime i have watched him he has put in 3 to 4 efforts at once, his goals have all come from 3 or 4 repeated efforts chasing, tackling etc.
Hands on knees after that for a few seconds , no problem.

He kicked one, hit the post once and created a goal for Gia all in the space of 10 minutes. He just needs game time to get use to the pace of the game.

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I disagree with Skinners fitness, everytime i have watched him he has put in 3 to 4 efforts at once, his goals have all come from 3 or 4 repeated efforts chasing, tackling etc.
Hands on knees after that for a few seconds , no problem.

Do reckon Hooper will play in the seniors this year.

[Greystache]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I disagree with Skinners fitness, everytime i have watched him he has put in 3 to 4 efforts at once, his goals have all come from 3 or 4 repeated efforts chasing, tackling etc.
Hands on knees after that for a few seconds , no problem.

I agree. His 2nd and 3rd efforts have been his strength. I'd question whether he could maintain those efforts over 3 or 4 quarters, but it hasn't been an issue in the limited game time he's had.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Do reckon Hooper will play in the seniors this year.

Personally, I wouldn't think so. Who do you think he could replace?

[G-Mo77]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I disagree with Skinners fitness, everytime i have watched him he has put in 3 to 4 efforts at once, his goals have all come from 3 or 4 repeated efforts chasing, tackling etc.
Hands on knees after that for a few seconds , no problem.

The only reason it stood out like a sore thumb because right in front of me on the wing he really struggled to make it to the ball. Had he been fitter he would have made it and charged off with the ball. After it he stood here with his hands on his knees. I'm not having a crack at him but it's something that really needs to improve if he's going to run out a full 4 quarters.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Fitness aside, Zephy looks lost, IMO. Some flashes of exciting stuff, but not up to it at the moment

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Personally, I wouldn't think so. Who do you think he could replace?

He plays forward so someone there who is out of form maybe. Do you see a future for Hooper at the club or will the delist him.

[comrade]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

He plays forward so someone there who is out of form maybe. Do you see a future for Hooper at the club or will the delist him.

He just isn't good enough to be an AFL player. Lacks agility, skills are average and can't stay on his feet. At his size, he needs an elite element to his game; pace, skills, tackling/defensive pressure. Hoops has none of these.

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

He just isn't good enough to be an AFL player. Lacks agility, skills are average and can't stay on his feet. At his size, he needs an elite element to his game; pace, skills, tackling/defensive pressure. Hoops has none of these.

Could he come good later on perhaps as he still is only 21 or like you said comrade he won't amount to much.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

He just isn't good enough to be an AFL player. Lacks agility, skills are average and can't stay on his feet. At his size, he needs an elite element to his game; pace, skills, tackling/defensive pressure. Hoops has none of these.

Wasted a rookie upgrade and spot on the list.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R9 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

He plays forward so someone there who is out of form maybe. Do you see a future for Hooper at the club or will the delist him.

He just isn't good enough to be an AFL player. Lacks agility, skills are average and can't stay on his feet. At his size, he needs an elite element to his game; pace, skills, tackling/defensive pressure. Hoops has none of these.

Could he come good later on perhaps as he still is only 21 or like you said comrade he won't amount to much.

Wasted a rookie upgrade and spot on the list.

As comrade and bornadog have said he isn't up to it.

What Hooper should be is like Dahlhaus, but he isn't anything like Dahlhaus.