Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

[BulldogBelle]

* Jon Ralph
* From: Herald Sun
* January 18, 2011 12:00AM

The Dogs are confident Lake and Cooney will play several NAB Cup games, along with 33-year-old veteran Barry Hall.

Brownlow medallist Cooney missed the finals series with a torn hamstring and eased into the pre-season.

Full-back Lake had hip, knee and shoulder surgery and has dropped 6kg to ease the pressure on his body.

But defender Ryan Hargrave is struggling with a foot injury and might not play until late in the NAB Cup or perhaps not until Round 1.

The Dogs plan to give their stars a graduated workload while showcasing some youngsters.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/western-bulldogs-stars-adam-cooney-and-brian-lake-ready-to-fire/story-e6frf9jf-1225989838406

[Murphy'sLore]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

No mention of Bob Murphy on this list of captaincy contenders. He was mooted earlier, wasn't he?

[GVGjr]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

No mention of Bob Murphy on this list of captaincy contenders. He was mooted earlier, wasn't he?

I don't think so.

Murphy doesn't seem ambitious enough.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

Shame. When he speaks in an official capacity he is fantastic . I reckon he truly loves the club and community .On field he's injury prone
But still a champion .

[Missing Dog]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

I personally believe at the moment there is no clear standout candidate which is why I would love to see Hudson get the role for the interim until someone has truly emerged within the next 1-2 years.

I'm realistic enough to understand this will not happen but I think with another season or two under his belt Cooney will have fully emerged as an excellent candidate.

[Desipura]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

Guys, I just got a smart a$$ email from a pies mate stating that Cooney looked like Lance Whitnall in the Hun. Is he carrying a bit of weight as a result of not being able to run until now? I did read he has been doing a bit of boxing instead. I personally did not think he looked too heavy.
I will be going to training on Friday and will be sure to keep an eye out for him.

[Ozza]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

I personally believe at the moment there is no clear standout candidate which is why I would love to see Hudson get the role for the interim until someone has truly emerged within the next 1-2 years.

I'm realistic enough to understand this will not happen but I think with another season or two under his belt Cooney will have fully emerged as an excellent candidate.

However unlikely this scenario is - I agree. Hudson appears to be a really great leader, is a ferocious competitor - and would give us that year or so breathing space before installing someone for the long term. Unfortunately it won't happen. I think we'll end up with Boyd. I'd prefer we didn't - but will support it anyway.

[Mantis]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

Guys, I just got a smart a$$ email from a pies mate stating that Cooney looked like Lance Whitnall in the Hun. Is he carrying a bit of weight as a result of not being able to run until now? I did read he has been doing a bit of boxing instead. I personally did not think he looked too heavy.
I will be going to training on Friday and will be sure to keep an eye out for him.

He is in very good shape, the fittest I have seen him at this time of the year for quite awhile.

Tell your Pies mate to bugger off.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs stars Adam Cooney and Brian Lake ready to fire

No mention of Bob Murphy on this list of captaincy contenders. He was mooted earlier, wasn't he?

Or Dale Morris