Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

[soupman]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Did Jong play?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Why is Talia playing at Willy? Thought he was dropped two weeks ago due to soreness? Didn't think he had done anything wrong to play him back at Willy? Or just a test to see if hes 100%?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Jones couldn't get near it for 3 quarters but stood up in the last with a few big marks and one really clutch set.

Can anyone elaborate on Jones' game? Very interested on how he performed in the lower league?
A few people saying he should slot straight back in the Dogs side.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Why is Talia playing at Willy? Thought he was dropped two weeks ago due to soreness? Didn't think he had done anything wrong to play him back at Willy? Or just a test to see if hes 100%?

He had to take medication for his sinuses, which meant he couldn't play last week (the medication has some performance enhancing substance)

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Can anyone elaborate on Jones' game? Very interested on how he performed in the lower league?
A few people saying he should slot straight back in the Dogs side.

Having heard about the stats from another site, Macrae had 33 disposals, and Jones had 13 touches 5 marks and kicked 3.2

[Ozza]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

He had to take medication for his sinuses, which meant he couldn't play last week (the medication has some performance enhancing substance)

Some sinus medication has pseudoephidrine in it. I guess that this could be the case - as this would give a player a boost if taken on game day.

Just speculating - and coincidentally - I was taking some last week. The chemist has to see ID before you purchase anything with PE.

[comrade]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Can anyone elaborate on Jones' game? Very interested on how he performed in the lower league?
A few people saying he should slot straight back in the Dogs side.

The game was played under shocking conditions with the wind causing havoc all day.

Jonesy didn't read the ball well in flight and couldn't get any separation for the first 3 quarters, not helped by average kicking into the forward 50. He didn't stop trying though.

In the last quarter, Willy had the wind and dominated possession. The ball was going into the forward line rapidly and Jones was able to got on the end of a few long balls. He took one particularly good hanger on his chest and then lead and marked again before converting from a tight angle. Considering how strong the wind was it was a really good kick at an important time.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Thanks for the info Comrade, much appreciated.

Jonesy didn't read the ball well in flight and couldn't get any separation for the first 3 quarters, not helped by average kicking into the forward 50. He didn't stop trying though.

This sounds like the write up for most othe Bulldogs games he has played this year. I'm starting to think no one anywhere likes kicking to Jones. Or he has some type of O.C.D that requires 5 balls to go over his head before attempting the 6th.

[jeemak]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Thanks for the reports Comrade.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

The game was played under shocking conditions with the wind causing havoc all day.

Jonesy didn't read the ball well in flight and couldn't get any separation for the first 3 quarters, not helped by average kicking into the forward 50. He didn't stop trying though.

In the last quarter, Willy had the wind and dominated possession. The ball was going into the forward line rapidly and Jones was able to got on the end of a few long balls. He took one particularly good hanger on his chest and then lead and marked again before converting from a tight angle. Considering how strong the wind was it was a really good kick at an important time.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Stats up on VFL website http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_i...53880-0&pool=1

Jones 13 disp 6 mks 3 goals
Macrae 33 disp 3 mks 1 goal 2 tackles
Markovic 15 disp 5 mks 3 tackles
Hrovat 19 disp 1 mk 1 goal 1 tackle
Howard 12 disp 3 mks 1 goal 2 tackles
Lower 15 disp 2 mks 10 tackles
Vesz 12 disp 2 mks 1 tackle
Pearce 12 disp 2 tackles
Talia 14 disp 4 mks 2 tackles
Cordy 9 disp 4 mks 4 tackles 7 HO
Redpath 8 disp 3 mks 1 tackle

[KT31]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Macrae with 33 disp 3 mks 1 goal 2 tackles, look likes he was a standout.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown V North Ballarat Sun 18th at Ballarat

Macrae with 33 disp 3 mks 1 goal 2 tackles, look likes he was a standout.

and will be playing this week in Brissie.