Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

One of the goals of the night:

That was pretty good.

Only heard the radio call.

How was Smith? Would you prefer him to Addison in the side?

When Roughead went forward, were Jones and Stringer still up there?

Obviously Jones clunked marks, but did he look more a instinctual forward?

[jeemak]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

That was pretty good.

Only heard the radio call.

How was Smith? Would you prefer him to Addison in the side?

When Roughead went forward, were Jones and Stringer still up there?

Obviously Jones clunked marks, but did he look more a instinctual forward?

I thought Smith was able to finish off some hard work well, and show that he can be a clever and creative player as he develops. Needs to stay involved in the game for longer periods, though this will come with maturity I think.

All of Jones, Roughead and Stringer were forward together at different times but it didn't seem to be an issue.

Jones looked like a competent forward, and attacked the contest very well.

[soupman]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

Not sure I agree with those who say that Cordy out of the side gave us a better forward structure.

I agree that thats the most dangerous our forwardline has worked since round 1, but I doubt Cordy out was the cause. We still played the majority of the match with a third tall up forward in either Austin or Roughead, and really they each about as dangerous as Cordy would have been anyway. Ithink the better forwardline was due to Jones lifting and Stringer helping, not the omission of Cordy.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

Stevens definitely adds depth to our list and puts pressure on other contenders like Howard, Pearce & Grant to play better to earn a game. One thing I like about him is that he is not just a ground level player and has a bit of height & weight to contest in the air. He could be an option at HB or BP as well as a midfielder. I don't think there is any need at this stage to regret the trade of pick 41 for him (compare the value to picks 5 & 15 for two of the others mentioned above).

I liked Austin's game when he went down back allowing Roughead to go forward/ruck. I was actually very impressed with this move and it has caused me to question the merit of continuing playing Roughead at fullback. I think maybe we should try and get by with honest plodders like Austin or Marcovic as key defenders and keep Roughead as forward pocket/2nd ruck. Also, we have to start playing Talia as a FB or CHB sooner or later. That will increase the opportunities to play Roughead in the forward/2nd ruck role.

This is what I'd do.

Roughy is the perfect second ruck/forward pocket. I think we would be very dangerous with a Jones/Stringer/Roughy combo. For mine although he's done well he's too slow off the mark for a defender -- just isn't his natural position. As you said we should develop Talia as our FB and plug the holes with Austin and co.

[Raw Toast]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

This is what I'd do.

Roughy is the perfect second ruck/forward pocket. I think we would be very dangerous with a Jones/Stringer/Roughy combo. For mine although he's done well he's too slow off the mark for a defender -- just isn't his natural position. As you said we should develop Talia as our FB and plug the holes with Austin and co.

Not sure about this. Ideally we'd have two of him. Roughead has been very impressive down back, and if Hawkins had been playing I'd still have wanted him on him. Still, his versatility is very useful for us as well.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

I thought Smith was able to finish off some hard work well, and show that he can be a clever and creative player as he develops. Needs to stay involved in the game for longer periods, though this will come with maturity I think.

All of Jones, Roughead and Stringer were forward together at different times but it didn't seem to be an issue.

Jones looked like a competent forward, and attacked the contest very well.

Thanks. I like the idea of Jones, Roughead and Stringer as a permanent trio up forward.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

I thought Joel Selwood got tiny something on it. Good decision for mine. Jason Venkat is a pretty good goal umpire.

No one can argue with you as you can't tell, even with the slow motion replay. Yet the goal umpire called it with only full motion hindsight.
It was probably a goal, however my point is out of the three shady ones (out on the full decision, Selwood tip, and Geelong poster) the goal deemed hitting the post will be the only one talked about.

[wimberga]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

No one can argue with you as you can't tell, even with the slow motion replay. Yet the goal umpire called it with only full motion hindsight.
It was probably a goal, however my point is out of the three shady ones (out on the full decision, Selwood tip, and Geelong poster) the goal deemed hitting the post will be the only one talked about.

You are right. Turned on to one of the sunday footy shows this morning and it was the key talking point that came out of our game along with Goodes' bump and Boyd hit on Selwood.

How did those things overshadow one of the bizzarest umpiring errors (and non-corrections) of all time when Mackie kicked it out on the full? Seems like perhaps the boundary umpire and field umpire were waiting for each other to correct it.

[Mofra]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

Richmond are a chance to beat the Geelong at the MCG next week as they I would imagine still be feeling gutted after that 1 point loss to Freo and would want to get a win after 2 defeats in a row.

No team has won the week after playing the Bulldogs in 2013.
Geelong are doomed I tells ya!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

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No team has won the week after playing the Bulldogs in 2013.
Geelong are doomed I tells ya!

We should be on top of the ladder for that stat.

[westdog54]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

No team has won the week after playing the Bulldogs in 2013.
Geelong are doomed I tells ya!

IIRC of our prelim final opponents since 85 only Adelaide has won the next week.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

Thanks. I like the idea of Jones, Roughead and Stringer as a permanent trio up forward.

And who is going to play on the momster forwards for other teams
Franklin
Cloke
Tippett
Hawkins
Clarke and others
We have found a great talent in Roughead at full back.. Crazy to suggest we move him and weaken the backline

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

And who is going to play on the momster forwards for other teams
Franklin
Cloke
Tippett
Hawkins
Clarke and others
We have found a great talent in Roughead at full back.. Crazy to suggest we move him and weaken the backline

Lake would have still been handy but the reality is - his gone and we have to go on without him. Where did Roughy play mainly back at his local club before we recruited.

[westdog54]

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Thanks. I like the idea of Jones, Roughead and Stringer as a permanent trio up forward.

In 12 months time I think that Cordy would be more effective with Stringer and Jones working next to him.

[lemmon]

Re: Game Day - R5 Western Bulldogs V Geelong

And who is going to play on the momster forwards for other teams
Franklin
Cloke
Tippett
Hawkins
Clarke and others
We have found a great talent in Roughead at full back.. Crazy to suggest we move him and weaken the backline

Agree with this, why move a potential quality full back which are rare as hens teeth, so that we potentially have a second ruck and sometime forward (which Cordy may still be). Its nice that he can be moved around when he doesn't have a match up but he should still be a full back first and foremost