Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

How did Wallis play? I've read comments elsewhere suggesting he is not travelling well.

[Scorlibo]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

How did Wallis play? I've read comments elsewhere suggesting he is not travelling well.

Yeah he's been down lately. Not sure whether giving him the sub's vest a couple of weeks back was the right call and seems down on confidence since. Should be getting regular runs around the stoppages as that's where he does his best work.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

Yeah he's been down lately. Not sure whether giving him the sub's vest a couple of weeks back was the right call and seems down on confidence since. Should be getting regular runs around the stoppages as that's where he does his best work.

Thanks.

I remember someone here some time ago questioning Wallis, saying that while he wasn't a bad player, he wasn't particularly good at anything. Maybe this is beginning to show?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

Thanks.

I remember someone here some time ago questioning Wallis, saying that while he wasn't a bad player, he wasn't particularly good at anything. Maybe this is beginning to show?

I reckon you could label much of the team with that label.

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

I thought we had the better of the umpiring??

The umpiring once again was frustrating. You like things they know the rules inside and out but at times you wonder what they are doing.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

Describing yesterday's performance as pathetic seems a little harsh. The last qtr yes but for 3 quarters we had a dead set crack.

Really disappointing we couldnt have anyone stand up to stem the flow.

This was pretty much what I was getting at, de ja vu from last year.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

Just on Grant, I know he has his flaws, but how can the coaching staff actually believe that Austin (and to lesser extents Vez, Tutt and Markovic) are better options than Grant? It astounds me that we can't find a spot for Grant, but can play the mentioned above. At least Grant has consistently scored, is quick and has the ability to use his pace defensively and offensively.

More than that, why didn't Roberts play? I don't buy 'fitness' being an issue. We played Stringer who clearly isn't/wasn't anywhere near fit enough. Going back before that, Talia was second to Markovic/Austin all pre-season.

There are enormous question marks over our coaching panel, to say the least, let alone our playing list.

THis^^ I just don't get it. Also, after 6 rounds in the VFL, he has probably only played three times because of the alignment with Willi. Its incredible that Austin can get a game but this bloke can't.

[Bornadog]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

How did Wallis play? I've read comments elsewhere suggesting he is not travelling well.

His field kicking is pathetic. At least three of his passes which should have been straight forward went to the opposition and they then scored. He should be dropped this week to hone his skills.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

I don't think there's a single coach in the game currently, or ever in the game's history that has been completely unbiased towards selection and the type of players they like.

Grant should be playing AFL senior football for our club over Austin any day of the week. Unfortunately his papers have been stamped, and whether that's because of Grant's attitude, his haircut, the coach's dislike of certain player types or whatever I don't know.

Maybe it's his sideburns?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

I don't think there's a single coach in the game currently, or ever in the game's history that has been completely unbiased towards selection and the type of players they like.

Grant should be playing AFL senior football for our club over Austin any day of the week. Unfortunately his papers have been stamped, and whether that's because of Grant's attitude, his haircut, the coach's dislike of certain player types or whatever I don't know.

You are clutching at straws really. Neither Grant or Austin would make a top 8 team. If Grant had been good enough he would be in the side by now given our poor attack. IMO he he was lucky not to be chopped from the list at the end of 2012.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

You are clutching at straws really. Neither Grant or Austin should make a top 18 team. If Grant had been good enough he would be in the side by now given our poor attack. IMO he he was lucky not to be chopped from the list at the end of 2012.

Edited for accuracy.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

Yeah he's been down lately. Not sure whether giving him the sub's vest a couple of weeks back was the right call and seems down on confidence since. Should be getting regular runs around the stoppages as that's where he does his best work.

Wallis would now be rated a long way behind Liberatore. Smith, Lower and Stevens have all performed better. Poor disposal appears to be his biggest weakness. Needs to improve if we are to get better.

[Topdog]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

You are clutching at straws really. Neither Grant or Austin would make a top 8 team. If Grant had been good enough he would be in the side by now given our poor attack. IMO he he was lucky not to be chopped from the list at the end of 2012.

A lot of our team wouldn't make a team in the top 8. Grant is certainly good enough for the 16th best team in the league.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

It's just like ground hog day for me.
Bulldogs have a tough midfield who don't hurt you on the scoreboard and are dodgy by foot.

Again..............

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Game Day - R7 Western Bulldogs V North Melbourne

It's just like ground hog day for me.
Bulldogs have a tough midfield who don't hurt you on the scoreboard and are dodgy by foot.

Again..............

There were two teams out there. Not much respect shown for North here, but they did very well. I thought we scragged some goals, scraps off the table. Minson goal, Wallis, etc.
Kept scoring at least. Just the leak turned into a flood. Too many tall targets down back. Too many entries.

Our spread is ordinary in fourth quarters. From senior players!