Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Could be traded though. I reckon he would still have a smidgen of currency. GWS has activated the crows compo pick for davis which is likely to be pick 20. I wonder if they would swap it for our second round pick 27 or so and sherman?

Trade please. Has done bugger all for us. List clogger. Can only succeed in a team of bright lights. Struggles when things are not going his way.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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The recruitment of Sherman was wrong. If the Brisbane Lions thought highly enough of him they would have retained his services. Dahlhaus and Dickson playing in a similar position have been far more effective. Sherman has far more experience than both of them but has failed miserably. His efforts against Richmond was embarrassing.The club should cut its losses and see if a trade is possible which now appears highly unlikely.

Brisbane did want to keep him, he walked out on them.

[G-Mo77]

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I'd put Roberts in there too. He hasn't done anything at AFL level yet, but the way he's built up his body, been able to match it with the biggest forwards in the VFL, and show some nice composure in his first senior game is a great return from a kid who was overlooked in the draft.

The only time I saw Roberts play was very early in the season. He has bulked up significantly since then.

[Mofra]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

I'd put Roberts in there too. He hasn't done anything at AFL level yet, but the way he's built up his body, been able to match it with the biggest forwards in the VFL, and show some nice composure in his first senior game is a great return from a kid who was overlooked in the draft.

TBH I was surprised at how good his disposal was - or maybe it's just adequate and it stands out in comparison to the rest of the side.

Plenty of players with more experience don't sub on and find the ball and deliver like he did - certainly one of the good news stories from the weekend. 8 disposals from a tall in less than a half of football in his first game, couldn't have expected anything more.

[stefoid]

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I liked the way he came on - a first gamer and we were being belted - and he started giving shit and elbows to his opponent and riewolt. Cahones!

[Sockeye Salmon]

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TBH I was surprised at how good his disposal was - or maybe it's just adequate and it stands out in comparison to the rest of the side.

Plenty of players with more experience don't sub on and find the ball and deliver like he did - certainly one of the good news stories from the weekend. 8 disposals from a tall in less than a half of football in his first game, couldn't have expected anything more.

Roberts had 22 minutes TOG.

He has been taking the kick-ins at Willi most of the year.


I've been calling for him to get a go since about round 10!

[azabob]

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Roberts had 22 minutes TOG.

He has been taking the kick-ins at Willi most of the year.


I've been calling for him to get a go since about round 10!

You were also saying how he was too skinning for AFL. He has done a mountain of work to bulk up as well as still perform on the field.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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You were also saying how he was too skinning for AFL. He has done a mountain of work to bulk up as well as still perform on the field.

I thought he was Ayce Cordy skinny when we drafted him. He's put on a heap of bulk since then.

[Greystache]

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I thought he was Ayce Cordy skinny when we drafted him. He's put on a heap of bulk since then.

9kg's this year. Another 10 in the next 2 years is realistic and would put him in the low 100kg's range which would be about ideal.

[Dancin' Douggy]

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Let's make a list of footballers who need kicking assistance.

Clay Smith. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say he's the worst kick I've ever seen at AFL/VFL level. I know he's got a lot going for him, and I don't dislike him but...........wow.

Talia
Wallis
Jong
Wood
Addison
Djerkurra
Sherman

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Grant
Jones
Cordy..

All of these guys are just cringeworthy set shots. And they're all supposed to be forwards.
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Cross Picken and Boyd, maybe passable but you wouldn't say kicking was a major weapon in their arsenal.

Feel free to add or subtract from this list

[Maddog37]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

James Manson?

[F'scary]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

You're just making excuses for him.

Does everyone here realise that Skinner is older than Grant and only 9 months younger than Higgins?


His effort when he dropped that uncontested mark in D50 was cringeworthy.

The three free kicks he got were buy-a-tattslotto-ticket stuff, some players would not get three soft ones like that in a 200 game career. Other than that, his contribution was a couple of chest marks and a few scruffy handballs.


Even at VFL level he's managed just 6 goals all year.

Agree. My suggestion is that he is delisted and redrafted as a rookie. Another year in the magoos and let's see if he gets it together on the skills side. Physically speaking, he certainly offers something. It's a bit like the game is too fast for him in the seniors at the moment. Only time will tell if he adapts to it. He can do this as a rookie.

[F'scary]

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We should keep Veszpremi.

Gia is an interesting one, he is kicking goals and will win our goal kicking. Father time has caught him, but he is our most damaging forward.

Spot on. The fact that he is our equal most effective forward (with Dickson) should not stop him retiring gracefully at the end of this season.

[LostDoggy]

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Spot on. The fact that he is our equal most effective forward (with Dickson) should not stop him retiring gracefully at the end of this season.

Would you retire and give up your last season of football income?

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R20 Western Bulldogs vs Richmond

Clay Smith. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say he's the worst kick I've ever seen at AFL/VFL level. I know he's got a lot going for him, and I don't dislike him but...........wow.

Talia
Wallis
Jong
Wood
Addison
Djerkurra
Sherman

-------------------------------------
Grant
Jones
Cordy..

All of these guys are just cringeworthy set shots. And they're all supposed to be forwards.
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Cross Picken and Boyd, maybe passable but you wouldn't say kicking was a major weapon in their arsenal.

Feel free to add or subtract from this list

Murphy! based on the last game.