Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

[AndrewP6]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

That's a very good game. What was Griffen's he had a lot of the pill as well.

37 possessions at 76%, 4 'clangers' (as did Boyd)... he was down early, but did well.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

37 possessions at 76%, 4 'clangers' (as did Boyd)... he was down early, but did well.

That's a great return for Griff

[Twodogs]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

No chopping of the arms would have helped him no end as well.

Yep. He would have easily kicked 100 a season these days. Maybe even close to 200 the way that Hawthorn kick the ball.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Your comment was that people predicting a loss by 60+ need to 'take a hard look at themselves'.

My point is that a prediction of a result like that wasn't improbable.

Perhaps I was a tad harsh but all the signs were that we were going to be really competitive this week.

[always right]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Perhaps I was a tad harsh but all the signs were that we were going to be really competitive this week.

What were those signs exactly? I was very pessimistic...even moreso when I saw the late changes.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Why? That's pretty much been our average losing margin this season. Of our last 11 losses, 8 have been above 50 points.

It's not as if I'm wanting it to be the margin, but on form that was the likely outcome.
As you can see from my posts during the game. I'm quite pleased with the outcome, considering our season to date.
So please do not preach.

Addressed this in a few posts above.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

What were those signs exactly? I was very pessimistic...even moreso when I saw the late changes.

Geelong coming off a really tough month of football, their captain and best player out. Our youngsters like jong and skinner and guys back from injury like wood and cooney improving week by week. Macca's knowledge of Geelong's structure.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

I thought Grant was good, he did a hell of a lot more than Gia did prior to his injury. If anything, it re-affirmed to me why I like Grant as a player, and why I think he has the ability to be 'A' grade. As I said on another thread, McCartney needs to make Grant his number one subject. But, of course, ultimately it will be up to Grant and how hard he works over the pre-season.

Jong has a great ability to make a contest and win the ball. Puts himself int he right positions and has crazy courage. His disposal, however, is awful. We can't have the likes of Talia, Jong, Smith, Boyd, Wallis etc. all in the one side -- so hopefully some of these younger types can really improve. Talia should study every possible tape of Morris, for example. If Jong can improve his foot skills, he will become a very good player.

Roughy was good on Hawkins. Tom got a lucky free kick and one goal from a horrendous Markovic turnover.

Gia really needs to/should have retired. Unless the ball falls in his lap, he's completely ineffective.

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Geelong coming off a really tough month of football, their captain and best player out. Our youngsters like jong and skinner and guys back from injury like wood and cooney improving week by week. Macca's knowledge of Geelong's structure.

Sorry but no.

We have been belted down at Geelong (like the majority of teams) with the utmost regularity in previous games.

You have absolutely no form to base that opinion on. We have been getting utterly slaughtered in the 2nd halves this year.

The boys pulled off a fantastic effort to remain competitive for so long, despite having an inexperienced team. But it was in no ways a predictable result.

(I had us down for -70+)

Just enjoy it and don't doubt the faith in the supporters. We can only assume what is directly in front of us.

[Twodogs]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Gia really needs to/should have retired. Unless the ball falls in his lap, he's completely ineffective.

Serious question. Was Gia playing today?

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Serious question. Was Gia playing today?

Yes up until he got that injury.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Serious question. Was Gia playing today?

Yes he was and he was more effective than Addison and Dickson in the forward line and he only played half a game.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Serious question. Was Gia playing today?

Yes, he kicked our first goal and was subbed either just before or after half time with an injury - he had 13 touches.

[The Underdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

Serious question. Was Gia playing today?

Yep hurt his knee and was subbed off in the 2nd (or maybe 3rd quarter).

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day 2012 - R22 Western Bulldogs vs Geelong

How long would you say Gia would be out of action. He may think about retirement.