SEMI FINAL 1 2016 - Footscray Bulldogs vs Essendon

[Eastdog]

Re: SEMI FINAL 1 2016 - Footscray Bulldogs vs Essendon

Rookie list Hannan NOW!

Listening on the radio in the car today I heard his name quite a bit.

[Webby]

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For those putting their hand up for Friday, Dale did himself no harm even though he was much quitter in second half. Campbell disappointing but had a huge last quarter.

I don't even think Dale was in the ground in the third... Assumed he was in cotton wool for the Hawks (as back up for McLean.)
It was actually a talking point amongst my crew... But then we seemed to have brought him on to assist with the rally in the fourth.... After all, there were bombers to shoot down by then!

Might be wrong, but swear he was on the pine for the entire third..

[Webby]

Re: SEMI FINAL 1 2016 - Footscray Bulldogs vs Essendon

Listening on the radio in the car today I heard his name quite a bit.

Low down gentlemen..! Low down, please!

[SlimPickens]

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Rookie list Hannan NOW!

I love how they isolate him when the game is on the line. He was fantastic when the game needed to be won. Will be very surprised if he doesn't end up on a list somewhere. May even get drafted onto a primary list.

[Twodogs]

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I love how they isolate him when the game is on the line. He was fantastic when the game needed to be won. Will be very surprised if he doesn't end up on a list somewhere. May even get drafted onto a primary list.

He's a lot younger than I thought. I've seen him at the ground a fair bit and from the way he's built and his marking ability I just assumed he was in his 20s. But seeing him on TV today he has a real baby face.

[Twodogs]

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Adcock had an epic last quarter.

Meant to mention this. Here's a bloke who's retired and playing out his contract as a professional hired gun at a club he's been at for 12 months. He could have been excused for pulling the plug as soon as he announced he was retiring or going through his last few weeks in the VFL at half rat power before collecting whatever cash he was due and disappearing.

At 3/4 time of what would have been his last game after which he could have enjoyed mad Monday before going on holiday on Tuesday we are basically gone for all money. But halfway through the last quarter, even when a win was still looking unlikely. Jed Adcock was throwing himself into contests like it was an AFL Grand Final and played a huge part in getting us over the line.

I haven't always been the strongest supporter of the Jed Adcock idea but after today my admiration for the guy has risen a lot. I'd happily buy him a beer.

[Remi Moses]

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Credit to Jed for being a total pro , and kudos to Will for keeping his head up and being terrific

[Ozza]

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I love how they isolate him when the game is on the line. He was fantastic when the game needed to be won. Will be very surprised if he doesn't end up on a list somewhere. May even get drafted onto a primary list.

He's a St.Bernards boy Slim....they know how to get it done when the game is on the line!!!

[Webby]

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He's a St.Bernards boy Slim....they know how to get it done when the game is on the line!!!

Did I hear right that St Bernard's got relegated from the ammo's this year?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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Credit to Jed for being a total pro , and kudos to Will for keeping his head up and being terrific

We should also give kudos to Skipper Russell who has been outstanding at the Bulldogs after stints at Collingwood and Carlton. Russell rarely plays a poor game and sets a wonderful example to his younger teammates.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Watched the replay the other night and I thought Dale looked good. He's one to really keep an eye on over the upcoming pre-season. I can see him forcing his way into our side.

Noticeably bigger (looks taller too) and seems to be finding his feet.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Watched the replay the other night and I thought Dale looked good. He's one to really keep an eye on over the upcoming pre-season. I can see him forcing his way into our side.

Noticeably bigger (looks taller too) and seems to be finding his feet.

Agree with that. I haven't seen to much of the VFL this year, but Bailey Dale really looked good against Collingwood as well. Takes a good mark and kicks it well.

[Mantis]

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Watched the replay the other night and I thought Dale looked good. He's one to really keep an eye on over the upcoming pre-season. I can see him forcing his way into our side.

Noticeably bigger (looks taller too) and seems to be finding his feet.

Another pre-season will do him the world of good.. Expect him to be a big improver next year assuming he fill outs as he just match it physically with 'men'.

[Webby]

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Dale looked like a fair dinkum U/15 in our nab Cup game at Ballarat last year. I thought we drafted a child. The fact that he'd debuted at AFL level before the end of that year confirmed in my mind that he'll be a jet.

Whilst I'm at it, the 2014 Dogs Draft may yet prove to be the best pound for pound selection performance ever:
McLean pick 26, Webb 27, Hamilton 39, Dale 45 & Daniel 46 all range from good to great already.

Most of them will demand regular senior footy next year - which puts some context on Matty Boyd's situation.