Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

[LongWait]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

What do you expect from a someone who is given an extended non playing break. Normally played forward then back one week then at both ends the next.
He hasnt been great but nothing has been done to help him.

We have done everything for Grant this year, including helping him to build his body and trying to find roles he can play while he puts in the development work that should have been done over the past three years, but wasn't. Some clubs would have sent him to the VFL never to return.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Can anyone tell me what Petrie's free at 3/4 time was for?

I guess it was for Lake impeding his run back to goal? He kind of was holding him but not. Soft.

[jeemak]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

I guess it was for Lake impeding his run back to goal? He kind of was holding him but not. Soft.

Oh, ok. Thanks.

[Desipura]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Yes the coach is to blame for playing 3 rucks today (Roughy was very good at chb), Jones poor form and now Grant playing forward and back is the reason for their ordinary form.
Addison was also very good as a defensive forward due to the coach and the MC

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

McMahon, 19 I think his name is Wright, Thompson and I saw that little rat Campbell whack Wallis at one stage. Don't care for it personally but would like to see a few of our boys fly the flag. When Bazza was mugged by these tools a few years back no one came to help out. Still a pretty laid back attitude today, their kids but they can't get punched by people bigger than them in the modern game. Fly the flag!

Don't you recall Coons' jumping on them like a crazed orangutan? Or Stacky dangerously hovering in the vicinity

[G-Mo77]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Don't you recall Coons' jumping on them like a crazed orangutan? Or Stacky dangerously hovering in the vicinity

I remember Cooney and Stack was close by so was forced. Didn't see anyone else rushing to help him.

[Desipura]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

How good was it seeing all his teammates go up to Talia and congratulate him on kicking his very first goal in the AFL in his first game?

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

What do you expect from a someone who is given an extended non playing break. Normally played forward then back one week then at both ends the next.
He hasnt been great but nothing has been done to help him.

Really? I think Grant has had considerable effort put into him by 2 coaches. He was promoted to the senior side by Eade when he wasn't really playing wel and then supported through his first season. The fact he has disappointed in the last 2 is in part because he hasn't worked hard enough.

Its time guys like Grant, Jones, Vez, Sherman, DJ etc made a decision as to whether they want to go on wasting everyone's time or become AFL footballers. They ALL have the talent what they need now though is the right attitude. Sadly I don't think any of them will wake up fast enough and smell the coffee.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

We lack our Drew Petrie. Petrie is a dedicated FF and he doesn't venture outside the forward fifty that much and as a result he had 14 disposals, 5 Marks and 5 goals.

Between Big Will and Cambell they had 19 Disposals, 1 Mark and 1 goal but 49 Hitouts.

49 hitouts was a very good display but up forward when resting they were a non event.

Would we be happy with either a Hill or Panos having Petrie's stats for the game. People say that Forwards need to have more than one string to their bow but if they are a 80 to 100 goal kicker does it matter. They will have their quite patches but this is when these players open things up for the resting ruck in the pocket or the medium sized forwards.

It sounds like old style football but is it still relevant, granted Hill and Panos may not be the answer but I still still think we need a dedicated forward.

[AndrewP6]

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Really? I think Grant has had considerable effort put into him by 2 coaches. He was promoted to the senior side by Eade when he wasn't really playing wel and then supported through his first season. The fact he has disappointed in the last 2 is in part because he hasn't worked hard enough.

Its time guys like Grant, Jones, Vez, Sherman, DJ etc made a decision as to whether they want to go on wasting everyone's time or become AFL footballers. They ALL have the talent what they need now though is the right attitude. Sadly I don't think any of them will wake up fast enough and smell the coffee.

I'm not sure Jones, Vez, DJ and Sherm have the wrong attitude. Perhaps they're just not great footballers?

[MrMahatma]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Really? I think Grant has had considerable effort put into him by 2 coaches. He was promoted to the senior side by Eade when he wasn't really playing wel and then supported through his first season. The fact he has disappointed in the last 2 is in part because he hasn't worked hard enough.

Its time guys like Grant, Jones, Vez, Sherman, DJ etc made a decision as to whether they want to go on wasting everyone's time or become AFL footballers. They ALL have the talent what they need now though is the right attitude. Sadly I don't think any of them will wake up fast enough and smell the coffee.

Wasn't most of the football world saying the Cats should stop wasting time on Hawkins a few years back? He's come good, but is 26 now.

Jones needs time.

[Mofra]

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Wasn't most of the football world saying the Cats should stop wasting time on Hawkins a few years back? He's come good, but is 26 now.

Jones needs time.

Hawkins is only 23 - still quite young as a KPP who has stamped his mark on the game.
We only need one of Jones/Hill/Cordy etc to develop to near that level to give our F50 a completely different look.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

I remember Cooney and Stack was close by so was forced. Didn't see anyone else rushing to help him.

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Wasn't most of the football world saying the Cats should stop wasting time on Hawkins a few years back? He's come good, but is 26 now.

Jones needs time.

Agree, he needs time, but he also needs to develop the attitude that when he is out of the contest he works hard to remain relevant. They all do ,because successful AFL footballers compete, and compete and compete, they remain relevant.

Wallis is a great example.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R19 Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne

Wasn't most of the football world saying the Cats should stop wasting time on Hawkins a few years back? He's come good, but is 26 now.

Jones needs time.

He recently turned 24.