Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Many have pointed to Cooney being played off the back flank for his lack of intensity. Right or wrong...perhaps his move back into the midfield resulted in the change in attitude today.

It's what I've noticed in a few games. Still picks up possessions in the back half but he isn't a good defender and seems to go through the motions. Each time he's been thrown back into the midfield, he's really clicked into gear (v Melbs and v Dons) especially.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Why wasn't someone standing on the goal line? That was my first question, after heppels goal. No one within 15 mts of the goal square!

No Essendon player was in the square either, so if one of ours was they would have a spare man inside 50.

[SonofScray]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

The only time play is stopped is when a stretcher is brought out or it is obvious there is some danger of the player being further injured. I don't think we can criticize this particular one.

Just seeking clarification. Thought the umpire might blow the whistle instead of letting the Essendon player step over the injured man on the mark and call play on.

[always right]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

No Essendon player was in the square either, so if one of ours was they would have a spare man inside 50.

Agree....and we would have been screaming at our blokes for not picking him up.

[Eastdog]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Dogs by 8 points
First Goal: Jones
BOG: Griffen

Picked the first goal for a second week in a row.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Picked the first goal for a second week in a row.

Good work ED!

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Picked the first goal for a second week in a row.

Why don't you change your username to 'smart money'

[westdog54]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Why was Heppel allowed to play on around the mark when Smith was clearly injured, immediately in the vicinity and in need of medical attention? Shouldn't play get stopped there?

If Heppell had any measure of decency he wouldn't have played on. He's embraced the Essendon culture magnificently.

[azabob]

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If Heppell had any measure of decency he wouldn't have played on. He's embraced the Essendon culture magnificently.

Surely your tounge is firmly in your cheek with that post?

[westdog54]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Surely your tounge is firmly in your cheek with that post?

In my view playing on around a clearly injured player is about as low as you can go.

[azabob]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

In my view playing on around a clearly injured player is about as low as you can go.

Fair enough. Initially it looked like cramp. If only it was cramp.

[SonofScray]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

If Heppell had any measure of decency he wouldn't have played on. He's embraced the Essendon culture magnificently.

Agree. Thought it summed up Essendon as a collective quite well.

[Mantis]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

If Heppell had any measure of decency he wouldn't have played on. He's embraced the Essendon culture magnificently.

How is Heppell to know a player is seriously injured?

I would be filthy if one of our players didn't take such an advantage if given the opportunity.

[whythelongface]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

How is Heppell to know a player is seriously injured?

I would be filthy if one of our players didn't take such an advantage if given the opportunity.

Agree. Can't fault Heppell for playing on.

[Ozza]

Re: Game Day - R16 Western Bulldogs V Essendon

Agree. Can't fault Heppell for playing on.

Yes, agree also. Heppell isn't the doctor, he's just there to help his team win. As Mantis said - I'd be livid if one of our players didn't look to take advantage of their opponent being off their feet. Smith had no problem going and getting the footy when Zaharakis was being attended to!!