Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

So much doom and gloom after a couple of 40 minute scratch matches.

Coming on the back of a quite pathetic 2nd half of 2012 did you expect the reaction to be any different?

Agree that it's hard to get much out of a couple of scratch matches, but there wasn't too much to get excited about.

[Ozza]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

Coming on the back of a quite pathetic 2nd half of 2012 did you expect the reaction to be any different?

Agree that it's hard to get much out of a couple of scratch matches, but there wasn't too much to get excited about.

I just don't think its worth throwing the toys out of the cot and saying we will be wooden spooners, we're hopeless, we are a long way behind Port etc - after a couple of nonsense praccy matches.

Everyone is happy to say that this is another development year and that we need time - right up until the actual footy is played.

[Mofra]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

Everyone is happy to say that this is another development year and that we need time - right up until the actual footy is played.

I don't think anyone is expecting us to set the world on fire, but we are goine to be judged against the (albeit low) benchmark of last year, and all fans have the right to be upset if no improvement is noticed.

Our major issues last year were disposal (especially into the F50) and our forward structure. Bulldog fans are desperate for us to make some progress in this area, and with poor showings in the NAB Cup in these areas people are, rightly I might add, going to ask questions on just what has changed.

We need to show we can make inroads into our deficiencies now.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

I just don't think its worth throwing the toys out of the cot and saying we will be wooden spooners, we're hopeless, we are a long way behind Port etc - after a couple of nonsense praccy matches.

Everyone is happy to say that this is another development year and that we need time - right up until the actual footy is played.

My thoughts at the beginning of 2012 were that we were going to be bad in 2012 and then worse in 2013 before a possible rebound (depending on drafting, player development, coaching, etc), but we need to see signs (no matter how small) that we are on the right track and our first look into what 2013 could hold wasn't great.. luckily for all we will get the opportunity to produce an improved performance in 10 days time.

[F'scary]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

I just don't think its worth throwing the toys out of the cot

Not unless the batteries have gone flat.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

My thoughts at the beginning of 2012 were that we were going to be bad in 2012 and then worse in 2013 before a possible rebound (depending on drafting, player development, coaching, etc), but we need to see signs (no matter how small) that we are on the right track and our first look into what 2013 could hold wasn't great.. luckily for all we will get the opportunity to produce an improved performance in 10 days time.

You will get your first look in round one against Brisbane when the real footy starts.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

You will get your first look in round one against Brisbane when the real footy starts.

No, I'll get the opportunity to see us in action in 10 days time when we play Hawthorn.

And I (we) get that you don't rate pre-season games so you don't need to ram it down our throats with every 2nd post you make..

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

No, I'll get the opportunity to see us in action in 10 days time when we play Hawthorn.

And I (we) get that you don't rate pre-season games so you don't need to ram it down our throats with every 2nd post you make..

Don't ram down my throat that the pre-season form means something because of a mickey mouse competition last week end. Practise matches mean PRACTISE.

6 weeks of practise to go.

[chef]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

6 weeks of practise to go.

Also 6 weeks of trying to sell our brand to potential members.

[Maddog37]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

Thought the same thing. He made a howler towards the end of the game whereby he probably tried to be a bit too cute, but that aside, it was a clean performance.

He speaks well in front of the cameras, strikes me as a bit of a 'spiritual' leader. I was one of many who really questioned his selection during the early stages, but he looks like he's going to become a very good player.

I think the howler in the last was from getting spun by his opponent just as he kicked the ball. He did spot up Cross beautifully on the back flank between three Pies players.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

Go Bulldogs!

[EasternWest]

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That media conference was very impressive, he answered the questions directly rather than just the usual "Yeah nah look we're just looking forward to next week". He needs a little polish but he is clearly a very bright kid. I still believe he's a smokey to be a future captain.

For anyone who hasn't seen it

LINK

I must admit, I wasn't keen on the selection of Smith. Not because I didn't like him, but because like many, I thought he wasn't what we needed.

I'm still a bit on the fence about whether he was the right player, but I've no question that he will be a very good player. And I love the fact that he's a real "grown up" young man. I rate him highly. I also think that his disposal isn't awful, he just has that odd kicking style.

Go Bulldogs!

Nice .

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

I must admit, I wasn't keen on the selection of Smith. Not because I didn't like him, but because like many, I thought he wasn't what we needed.

I'm still a bit on the fence about whether he was the right player, but I've no question that he will be a very good player. And I love the fact that he's a real "grown up" young man. I rate him highly. I also think that his disposal isn't awful, he just has that odd kicking style.



Nice .

Respect the kid enormously, but you have to be kidding about the kick ( at this point in time )
Hope he can sort it out because I love the other stuff he brings to the table.

[Maddog37]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

GD, if you get a chance, have a look at the Pies game from the weekend again. A lot of his kicks were very good.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day - 2013 NAB Cup - Dogs vs Bombers/Pies

GD, if you get a chance, have a look at the Pies game from the weekend again. A lot of his kicks were very good.

Yep - and he's young so there is time for him to get it right. Jobe Watson is a good example.