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  • Missing Dog
    WOOF Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 8501

    Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

    By Paul Williams

    Dylan Addison
    He competed extremely hard and played some different roles, such as a defensive forward, and did that really well. He had a bit of a sore knee at the end of the year, but he's a really strong kid and I'd expect him to improve next year, get a bit fitter which will give him a good chance to put his name up for the whole year.

    Jason Akermanis (delisted)
    His time at the club this year was disappointing. Pre-Christmas was quite good but then he had a little niggle on his hamstring which blew out to about seven weeks, and then he had the hiccup which we all know about. It was a disappointing end to a wonderful career.

    Jarrad Boumann (delisted)
    A disappointing year. He promised a bit early and was up for selection for the AFL side for a couple of weeks but he really fell away at the end.

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  • azabob
    Hall of Fame
    • Sep 2008
    • 15250

    #2
    Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

    Interesting comments on the two potential captains in Gia and Boyd.

    Boyd

    He had another really consistent year. He broke his hand and that hampered his cleanliness around the stoppages for a while. But we were really happy with what he was able to do. We know Matty will step up again and be one of the guys who leads this footy club.

    Gia had a good year, but his good games were very good and his poor games were at a level that wasn't to the standard we expect. He has to get his poorer games up to a level which is expected of a player of his experience. His leadership is very important and we look forward to him having another good pre-season and helping lead the club in the right direction.
    More of an In Bruges guy?

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    • GVGjr
      Moderator
      • Nov 2006
      • 44461

      #3
      Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

      I was a little surprised with the comments on Markovic.
      Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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      • LostDoggy
        WOOF Member
        • Jan 2007
        • 8307

        #4
        Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

        I really liked Addison as a defensive forward, i hope we see more of it in 2011.

        Tom Williams
        It was a breakthrough year for Tommy in terms of his body being able to withstand the rigours of AFL footy. He played some really big roles on key players. He should get a lot of belief out of what he was able to achieve. He's got a lot of talent and now he knows his body can stand up we look forward to a fit and healthy Tom Williams in 2011.

        The other big thing i liked this season, let's hope Tommy continues it.

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        • boydogs
          WOOF Member
          • Apr 2009
          • 5842

          #5
          Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

          Good read. Nice to see an honest assessment
          If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.

          Formerly gogriff

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          • Mantis
            Hall of Fame
            • Apr 2007
            • 15369

            #6
            Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

            Originally posted by GVGjr
            I was a little surprised with the comments on Markovic.
            In what way?

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            • westdog54
              Bulldog Team of the Century
              • Jan 2007
              • 6686

              #7
              Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

              Originally posted by GVGjr
              I was a little surprised with the comments on Markovic.
              The line about him being close to AFL selection?

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              • Sockeye Salmon
                Bulldog Team of the Century
                • Jan 2007
                • 6365

                #8
                Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                Originally posted by westdog54
                The line about him being close to AFL selection?
                I would have played him R22 and rested Lake, so yes, for mine he was close.

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                • westdog54
                  Bulldog Team of the Century
                  • Jan 2007
                  • 6686

                  #9
                  Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                  Originally posted by Sockeye Salmon
                  I would have played him R22 and rested Lake, so yes, for mine he was close.
                  Fair enough.

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                  • Desipura
                    WOOF Member
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 4344

                    #10
                    Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                    Originally posted by GVGjr
                    I was a little surprised with the comments on Markovic.
                    I was more surprised with the honesty shown on Mitch's assessment especially the bit where he says "we expect more".
                    Also surprised by the honesty in Gia's assessment. Especially as he was voted 3rd in the B & F.
                    I agree with Simon on both counts, a pretty good assessment IMHO.

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                    • The Coon Dog
                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                      • Jan 2007
                      • 7578

                      #11
                      Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                      Originally posted by Desipura
                      I was more surprised with the honesty shown on Mitch's assessment especially the bit where he says "we expect more".
                      Also surprised by the honesty in Gia's assessment. Especially as he was voted 3rd in the B & F.
                      I agree with Simon on both counts, a pretty good assessment IMHO.
                      Is there any thread you don't have a crack/sledge/subtle dig at Gia in? It's getting monotonous & boring.
                      [COLOR="Red"][B][U][COLOR="Blue"]85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse![/COLOR][/U][/B][/COLOR]

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                      • Bulldog4life
                        WOOF Member
                        • Oct 2007
                        • 9607

                        #12
                        Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                        Originally posted by Desipura
                        I was more surprised with the honesty shown on Mitch's assessment especially the bit where he says "we expect more".
                        Also surprised by the honesty in Gia's assessment. Especially as he was voted 3rd in the B & F.
                        I agree with Simon on both counts, a pretty good assessment IMHO.
                        Simon who?

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                        • Desipura
                          WOOF Member
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 4344

                          #13
                          Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                          Originally posted by Bulldog4life
                          Simon who?
                          Dalrymple

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                          • Bulldog4life
                            WOOF Member
                            • Oct 2007
                            • 9607

                            #14
                            Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                            Originally posted by Desipura
                            Dalrymple
                            Sorry I thought it was Paul Williams who made the comments.

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                            • Desipura
                              WOOF Member
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 4344

                              #15
                              Re: Coach's view: Western Bulldogs

                              Originally posted by Bulldog4life
                              Sorry I thought it was Paul Williams who made the comments.
                              You are right it was Paul

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