Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

I've never said he shouldn't be playing, but the reality is he's really only a good ordinary player now due to his injuries.

Accept it

You said he adds nothing to the side. The only way to paraphrase that is, he shouldn't be in the side. I don't accept it. Neither does the coaching staff, neither does the club.

Poor choice of words on my behalf.

I agree with this bit.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

You said he adds nothing to the side. The only way to paraphrase that is, he shouldn't be in the side. I don't accept it. Neither does the coaching staff, neither does the club.




I agree with this bit.

I'm glad for you that you will gobble up everything the club will feed you.

Of course we are going to play him -- we have little else -- but his output DOES NOT impact games of football, as evidenced by the severe lack of attention he gets from opposition clubs. This is why Griffen, Dahlhaus and Murphy are copping all the attention.

Also, please learn how to quote/post properly.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

Starting from Round 1, 65%,84, 64, 70, 71, 50, 57, 63,63,50 average 65%

I think this probably highlights what I was thinking, in that since he's received close attention from opposition, he's finding it harder to gain space. His disposal seems to be pretty rushed lately, so it's a bit of a byproduct of the added attention.

Hopefully he can consistently lift it to back up to 70%+.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

I think this probably highlights what I was thinking, in that since he's received close attention from opposition, he's finding it harder to gain space. His disposal seems to be pretty rushed lately, so it's a bit of a byproduct of the added attention.

Hopefully he can consistently lift it to back up to 70%+.

I am not too worried about those figures, he will hopefully learn with experience.

[Maddog37]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

Cooney needs to be a role player and not the star of the show. All we need to do is find the right role for him. Easier said than done but doable none the less.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

Cooney needs to be a role player and not the star of the show. All we need to do is find the right role for him. Easier said than done but doable none the less.

But aren't they trying to find a role for him?

It's just that we already have quite a few so-so flanker/ pocket types and this is the bracket that Adam fits into at present... and I can't see his body allowing him to be anything more.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

But aren't they trying to find a role for him?

It's just that we already have quite a few so-so flanker/ pocket types and this is the bracket that Adam fits into at present... and I can't see his body allowing him to be anything more.

Strong, smart, tall, team focused. Plenty to offer. Make a prediction that Adam will actually provide good service to the club this season, despite his knee issue, and surprise many.

On another note, Seems the young lad Matty Boyd crunched in the swans game had his collar bone broken in three places. Was a textbook bump. Too bad for the kid.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

Strong, smart, tall, team focused. Plenty to offer. Make a prediction that Adam will actually provide good service to the club this season, despite his knee issue, and surprise many.

So what role is he playing/ going to play?

At present he is floating around and not offering too much at all.

[stefoid]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R10 Western Bulldogs vs Sydney

So Boyd at 65% is a ball butcher but Dahlhaus at 65% is 'rushed'?

Dal is getting tagged though.