Familar Signs of 2007

[LostDoggy]

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Spin or no spin.
This is the BS Cup and with umpiring like that in the first half we had no chance.

Let Essendon think they are great while we concentrate on the real stuff.

[LostDoggy]

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How was the free in the last quarter to Davies in F50. For a bump in the side.
Ump heard saying "not quite sure who it was but clear bump in the head"

[GVGjr]

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Considering our membership is down we need to have a positive NAB Cup,
I dont mean to sound negative but we are looking horrible NAB Cup or not.

It's not a negative comment because it is accurate. We were a long way off the mark tonight.

Eagleton is the new Matthew Robbins will see very little senior football this year cant believe how soft he is.

I don't agree with this. Eagle is a target for whatever reason but he isn't soft. He did a couple of nice things tonight defensively and I can't agree that he is soft.

[LostDog]

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How was the free in the last quarter to Davies in F50. For a bump in the side.
Ump heard saying "not quite sure who it was but clear bump in the head"

agreed ern,

not one mention of 1 sided umpiring.

Its not football anymore I couldnt believe they pinged westy with holding the ball when it was pushed out near his feet and the essendon bloke hid it.

no one can say anything towards the umpires, I am seriously fearing the quote
West Sydney Bulldogs (AFL set up)

[LostDog]

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It's not a negative comment because it is accurate. We were a long way off the mark tonight.



I don't agree with this. Eagle is a target for whatever reason but he isn't soft. He did a couple of nice things tonight defensively and I can't agree that he is soft.

There was one instance where Eagle sat and watched while Boydy dove in, yeah maybe harsh on Eags but I fear his time has come '06 was his year down hill since

[G-Mo77]

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Yeah it didn't look to good but hey it's preseason.

What is great about this is that now the Bulldogs play in Bendigo against Melbourne so I'll be there to see it. Do members get free entry to pre-season games? I don't want to give Bendigo or the Bendigo Bombers one cent of mine! I'd rather burn it!

I'll also enjoy hearing all the idiot Essendon supporters carry one how wonderful they are and see them get whacked come regular season. They'll be trying desperatly to win this just to show what a great choice they made in Matty Knights.

The thing I'm most concerned about is the same glaring problems of last year appear to still be evident. No drive from the midfield, and no alternative route to goal other than Johnno.
Next month needs to see us iron this out, otherwise it is going to be another ordinary season.

100% agree on that, we seemed to be smashed in the centre again, bombed high to Johnson, looked indecisive when carrying the ball. There were some moments here and there mainly in the second quarter when all seemed to be starting to click but couldn't hit a target or kick a goal in the forward line as mentioned far to Johnson focussed. But again I'll say it, this is only preseason. Carlton has won 2 of these and look how good that went for them. There is plenty of time to look at this and move forward.

[G-Mo77]

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Considering our membership is down we need to have a positive NAB Cup

I think that every year, I can't remember the last time we have made it past the 2nd round? It would be perfect to raise the membership numbers but it really doesn't mean a lot.

Win the first 2 - 3 games in the regular season and the people holding out will buy a membership.

[hargs37]

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That was disgraceful.What has happened to the team of 06. The game plan, the run on the risk taking. It isn't the coach. He's ther one that implemented that style. Why aren't these blokes having a dip. Running in circles, sloppy kicking, this is a worrying trend. Where the hell was scott welsh. I think he got maybe 5 mins. Why bring Oshea on when the games done. Dougs was getting slaughtered, give thew young bloke a crack. Thought Aker showed a glimpse, with his run, kicking let him down. The forwards need to realise that when youve got King Kong in the square, put the ball up, and dont try and take a hanger when he's going for it. Liked what I saw of Hill, and Higgins had a good second half. west couldn't play worse, I dont think, Hudson probably needs some time to fit in. Streety was okay, just dont hit the ball towards tyhe opposition goal when you get a clear tap.
As for the umpiring, if that little weasel Ray Chamberlin, isn't trying to have an impact on the game, and make himself a personality then Darren Goldspink was a genius! He's a cheat, and I reckon the league were happy to see the dons through so they will get bums on seats next week! I'm really dissapointed with the way thingsa went tonight, and I havent said this ever, but if things don't cahnge, buying a membership mightn't be a option this year. Moneys tight and the thought of sitting through that for the next 26 odd weeks isn't that enticing. Hope Rocket, or somone from the footy department reads this.

[GVGjr]

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Yeah it didn't look to good but hey it's preseason.

What is great about this is that now the Bulldogs play in Bendigo against Melbourne so I'll be there to see it. Do members get free entry to pre-season games? I don't want to give Bendigo or the Bendigo Bombers one cent of mine! I'd rather burn it!

I'll probably make the trip. I used to live in Bendigo. I think you have to pay to get in.

[Bornadog]

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We see this every year, we never get past the second round of the preseason comp. To me it was a practise match and we didn't have our best team out there. A couple of postives in the seond half but don't judge us based on practise matches.

[hujsh]

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Did Welsh really play? I saw him once.

Street looked a bit better and i liked Higgins but few positives. Callan and McDougal were disappointing.

Barely saw O'Shea

Hahn showed some strength.

Few dangerous forwards after Johnson.

Wight disappointing.

Let McDougal play the pre-season forward. We got him to be a forward and his handpass to the don in the goalsquare made me cringe.

Acker got some ball and apparently he has been using it well pre-season so i hope today was a one off.

Everitt lost the ability to never make mistakes with the dreadlocks.

Will be better with Griff, Gilbee and Ray and maybe Williams and Gia.

All in all i hope Darwin had some effect on this team

[GVGjr]

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We see this every year, we never get past the second round of the preseason comp. To me it was a practise match and we didn't have our best team out there. A couple of postives in the seond half but don't judge us based on practise matches.

BAD, you have lowered the bar too much to excuse our disappointing loss. The Bombers had a lot out as well plus played some rookies which we didn't. They looked sharper and played smarter regardless if the game is full scale or not.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Spin or no spin.
This is the BS Cup and with umpiring like that in the first half we had no chance.

Let Essendon think they are great while we concentrate on the real stuff.

Umpiring was poor, but we were worse. No intensity, no team work, no skill - nothing. Bad calls can be made all night but when you can't hit a player standing next to you with a handball, or deliver simple 20m-30m passes then you're not going to get close to winning a game of football.

Spirtless performance; no game plan, no forward structure. We've got a long way to go before Round 1. Last week the excuse was terrible conditions; what's it this week? Fatigue? From the opening bounce - I don't think so. Umpiring? Nope, wouldn't of mattered.

Callan won't get a game, or we're in real trouble. He loses flight of the ball in the air, he pushes back too hard on his opponents thus almost giving a free kick away every time and is clumbsy in his attack on the ball/player. Decision making is average too, firing out handballs to nobody.

Tiller has only played a few games and whilst I don't want to be too critical, he was ordinary. Bad skills, slow at times & didn't look like he knew what to do. He's only young but again, I can't honestly see him playing too much this year. He's a fair way off IMHO.

Addison needs to play at Williamstown until he develops a sense of awareness for where the ball is, where it's going and who's around him. He loses sight of the ball regularly and has no awareness for who's around him, therefore finding himself under pressure a hell of a lot. Attack on the footy/player is great, skills not too bad, but his decision making and awareness really need to improve before he can be considered.

McDougall probably won't be on our list next year. He was led to the ball every time - he just doesn't have footy smarts. Made a couple of dashes, but his skills are average and his decision making pretty questionable. He fell to the ground too easily a few times for no reason at all. Not too sure what can be done, but in reality I don't think Doogs can emerge as a solid player. Only early in '08 and happy to be proved wrong, but doesn't have the key ingredients for mine.

Wight is simply not up to AFL football - he is never going to be a CHF. Sure, he presents. But he's too slow, his skills are poor, he can't hold onto marks and he can be easily brushed aside. Aside from being tall and aggressive Wight doesn't have the ability to play this level. NAB Cup only - yes - but that makes it even worse, especially for players like him who have kids or average players playing on them. He needs to impress; he isn't. Makes far too many mistakes. Lucky to get one or two free kicks.

I don't like to be so negative this early, but I don't think anyone should kid themselves of what was a really poor performance. Lack of accountability and no game plan - we looked exactly as we did in the last seven weeks of last year. Losing, who cares - but show something. Show something that you've improved, something new.

[hargs37]

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Dont think Lucas would have done what he did tonight, if big Tom had have been out there. Also think would have looked better with Gilbee and Griff freeing up Murph and even Hahn to stay higher up the groung. Add Gia and maybe slightly better. cant see Ray making much of a difference tonight. Is it too later for the turtle to come out of retirement to play this year. A cool head would have helped those backs. Also think Lake should change his name back. He was ordinary as well.

[G-Mo77]

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I'll probably make the trip. I used to live in Bendigo. I think you have to pay to get in.

That sucks! I hate having anything to do with the QEO now that the Bendigo Bombers are in town, it makes me sick!