WILLY vs North Ballarat

[chef]

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O'Keefe worked hard all game and dominated the last quarter, marking everything and kicking goals - probably ended up with 3 or 4. Also laid some nice tackles - I know Rocket is not a fan but he continues to look good on game day.

Why isn't Rocket a fan?

And thanks for the report

[comrade]

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Why isn't Rocket a fan?

And thanks for the report

Was quoted in Bulldog magazine, something along the lines of "his attention to detail needs to improve", most likely referring to his workrate both on the training track and on gameday. A guy of his size and pace needs to develop elite endurance to compete at the top and I don't think he's gotten there.

But to be fair to Guy, he has looked very impressive in the 4 games I've seen him play this year, so I hope he has taken on board Rocket's words and is busting his butt to get the most out of himself.

[Bulldog4life]

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I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth and say thanks to Comrade and GVGjr for their incisive reports as usual. I only saw one practice match this pre season agains St.Kilda but feel that I have a reasonable knowledge of our younger players due to both your reports.
That also goes to our other WOOF members too who have taken their time to write up on the matches and training that they have seen. It really is appreciated.

[GVGjr]

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I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth and say thanks to Comrade and GVGjr for their incisive reports as usual. I only saw one practice match this pre season agains St.Kilda but feel that I have a reasonable knowledge of our younger players due to both your reports.
That also goes to our other WOOF members too who have taken their time to write up on the matches and training that they have seen. It really is appreciated.

Thanks, it's good to know the reports are being read and appreciated. I really enjoy going to the games because it's far more fan friendly than going to the AFL games.

There is a young bloke playing for the reserves that has impressed the two times I have seen him play. I won't mention his name because I don't think he has signed yet but you just don't get to see the players coming through at AFL games now that there is no reserves. Years ago I watched Rohan Smith in the reserves and just knew he was going to be a star.

[hujsh]

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There is a young bloke playing for the reserves that has impressed the two times I have seen him play. I won't mention his name because I don't think he has signed yet but you just don't get to see the players coming through at AFL games now that there is no reserves.

Potential Willy player or a possible rookie lister for us?

[Go_Dogs]

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Thanks for the reports. Sounds like there are a lot of players going to be pushing for selection over the next few weeks.

[LostDoggy]

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Nice report.

I think Skipper is not far off being promoted.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Gents, I might have missed it but what happened to young Daniels this week?

[GVGjr]

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Gents, I might have missed it but what happened to young Daniels this week?

I asked the question to one of the Williamstown guys who was coy with the response other than saying he was rested.

[Bulldog4life]

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Thanks, it's good to know the reports are being read and appreciated. I really enjoy going to the games because it's far more fan friendly than going to the AFL games.

There is a young bloke playing for the reserves that has impressed the two times I have seen him play. I won't mention his name because I don't think he has signed yet but you just don't get to see the players coming through at AFL games now that there is no reserves. Years ago I watched Rohan Smith in the reserves and just knew he was going to be a star.

That's interesting. When you say hasn't signed I presume that is with Willy?

[GVGjr]

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That's interesting. When you say hasn't signed I presume that is with Willy?

He might have signed with Williamstown on the weekend. I'll confirm this soon.

[comrade]

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Report from Williamstown home page - link

Williamstown played reigning premiers North Ballarat in a practice match at Whitten Oval on Saturday.

Williamstown Coach Brad Gotch was very pleased with the performance of the team and especially happy with the way the team powered away in the second half to kick 14 goals to 6 to win by 66 points.

Sam Reid underlined his improvement with a dominant display as a midfielder and he was well supported by Captain Brett Johnson, Ben Jolley, Patrick Rose, David Stretton and Xavier Gotch.

Up forward Scott Welsh displayed great touch and confidence to kick 5 goals and was supported by Jarrod Grant, Ayce Cordy and Matthew Little.

Recruits Ben Davies and Chris Egan performed very well and showed Seagull supporters that they will be key players in 2009.

Ruckman Wade Skipper again played well against North Ballarats key ruck duo Tristan Cartledge and Orren Stephenson.

Bulldog youngsters Guy O'Keefe, Henry White and Malcolm Lynch also highlighted their strong pre season and they have definitely stepped up in their form in 2009.

Up back Scott Meyer, Jason Cloke, Luke Cartelli and Mitchell Keddell were strong contributors whilst Andrejs Everitt and Stephen Tiller took their demotion from the Bulldogs in the right fashion and played extremely well.

Cam Wight played a very consistent game whilst young ruckmen Jordan Roughead injured his shoulder in the second quarter and did not return as a precaution.

Next week the VFL season commences but Williamstown has a bye in Round 1. Williamstown will play the AIS U/17 side in an AFL curtain raiser challenge match at Etihad Stadium commencing at 11.05am. St. Kilda will play the West Coast Eagles in the AFL match.

Williamstown 5.7 8.9 16.12 22.15 (147)
North Ballarat 2.2 6.5 9.6 12.8 (81)

Goal Kickers: Welsh 5, Grant 4, O'Keefe 3, Rose 1, Skipper 1, Jolley 1, Stretton 1, Everitt 1, Cordy 1, Tiller 1, Lynch 1, Little 1, Gotch 1.

Best Players: Reid, Skipper, Jolley, Everitt, Welsh, Egan

Reserve Wrap

Williamstown Reserves had a comfortable 45 point victory over North Ballarat and confirmed that they will be a strong side in again 2009.

Williamstown 5.4 9.6 13.9 16.12 (108)
North Ballarat 1.0 5.0 5.3 9.9 (63)

Goal Kickers: Galea 4, Stack 3, Uren 3, Graham 3, Young 1, Jellis 1, Irwin-Hill 1.

Best Players: Young, Grossman, Stack, Galea, Sharp, Svarc

[LostDoggy]

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How did Lockwood go? I was impressed with his hardness when i watched him the other week against Box Hill.

[GVGjr]

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How did Lockwood go? I was impressed with his hardness when i watched him the other week against Box Hill.

Didn't play and yes he has had a couple of good weeks as a defender.

[LostDoggy]

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Reid won so much contested ball - an absolute extraction machine, but I wish his kicking was 10% better. Hopefully it will be by years end, because I think he has a role to play for Bulldogs in the next few years. Also loves to give it to the opposition and is very physical - helps that he's built like a brick outhouse.

Thanks guys, great to come here for info on the seconds.

Reid sounds fascinating from all accounts. Westy was never an elite kick either, and we have some pretty good 'outside' types running around as it is, wouldn't mind another hard in-and-under ball magnet to feed the Hills and Lynches.