Toast Bulldogs smash Norf 87-38. Lolnorf

[Werewolf]

*Permissions test* LOL NORF!!!

 

[Anja_Nees]

Hate to say it, but Lloyd is looking like he’s lost his spot now. West and Wallis are cleaner and harder and even though Dale isn’t kicking them atm he creates opportunities.

Really happy for Vandermeer, West, Jong, Lipinski, Williams and Richards who have all staked a claim for a spot long term.

And how did we teleport 2015 Wood into the game?

 

[adogsfan5]

Literally everyone played well. Super proud of the boys. Defensively sound and Bevo has got us structured well again.

special mentions to Caleb, Brucey, West and Wood.

west is going to be a player. Hard as nails and clean

 

[Bont2Bruce]

I like the prospect of our midfield in 5 years including 3 Wests.

 

[AuTo00Z]

You'd suspect either Smith or Vandermeer will have a concussion week off

Yeah, but can't not play them if they both pass their concussion tests. They're both in very good form right now.

 

[mcgleereturns]

When Bont is the least influential player on the ground in a 50 point win, there are promising signs of a good team developing now.
West, Vandermeer, Richards, Smith ( even though he played 2 minutes) Lipinski all very clean and young
Libber, Toby and Wood are back
Wallis moving into replacing Dickson
English just wants to half ruck contests then do his midfield magic and marking.
When there is midfield and forward pressure causing imperfect entries forward, our backline is unbelievable. Bailey Williams getting better every week, Caleb height issues are irrelevant when his hands pick up every crumb and magically delivers like tonight. Zaine thrives in the team Defense pressure environment, Keath just belongs, Crozier is a second Easton and when JJ can attack that way, our backline is a joy to watch.
Bruce is our new Bazza Hall in terms of physical presence and Dale and Schache were very good.
Macrae was Macrae. Jong was almost unJonglike which is great to see

And we still have Hunter, Naughton, Dunkley certain returns and Lloyd, Duryea,Tory, the Young’s, RSmith, and Suckling in the wings as decent depth

And we’re undefeated with Gardner not playing.


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[VogonProsthetnic]

I would be very happy to let them have the week off. Both young guys and concussions need to managed appropriately. No rush whatsoever.

Plus we get Hunter back and I bet they are keen to try out Weightman.

 

[yebiga]

Who does Hunter replace? Not sure anyone deserves to be dropped on that performance if they all pull up healthy

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Jong

 

[Anja_Nees]

Good point. What happens with JUH?

Bruce is probably only with us a few years so a spot will open. Probably can play as a mid sized forward for a while too.

 

[revo333]

Best I've seen us use the ball by foot in a long time.

 

[Wizard17]

Hello everybody

Is it okay I immediately read this in my head in the voice of Dr Nick from the Simpsons?

 

[Testekill]

Jong

Would be harsh, Jong has been pretty good this season. He'll be sore tomorrow though

 

[TommyD13]

Would have Hunter in and then probably Weightman for both of Vandermeer and Smith. Jongy might be a bit sore too in which case maybe Cavarra or Greene as well?

 

[mjones3333]

Does this mean Bailey Smith and Vandermeer out for next week due to tonight's concussion?

Or does it depend on how they feel during the week. I'd hate to lose both those guys

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I would assume they’ll have multiple concussion tests throughout the week and will depend on what they show??

 

[mcgleereturns]

Great decision by Bevo and the MC to leave English as #1 ruck and not be tempted to play a Sweet or Trengove too. He is getting better week by week and is an absolute star.

Long term will be interesting but with the short quarters this season and Tims midfielder engine he can go the whole game solo.


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[Snarls Barkley]

Back over 100% and back in the 8. Who would’ve thought after the Collingwood and St Kilda debacles.

 

[Turtleman3]

Does this mean Bailey Smith and Vandermeer out for next week due to tonight's concussion?

Or does it depend on how they feel during the week. I'd hate to lose both those guys

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Also the day’s between games. I’m not sure how many days break we have till our next game.

 

[Wizard17]

Good point. What happens with JUH?

Playing him as a third tall until he develops size wise will be good for him

 

[bobs head soup]

How did everyone see Schaches game? Could easily have kicked 4 or 5.

Still too soft in the air at times. But that’s who he is. He brings lots of positives. His running. He creates space for others. His goal kicking.

Schache was excellent. Great gut running. When was he soft in the air? Contested at all times, if it comes to ground he's done ok.

 

[Big_minnow]

Where are all the calls to move caleb out of defense now? What about the need for a second ruck?

Stop isolating individuals as the problems, when this team is applying pressure and structured well none of it matters, very exciting times ahead.

 

[HahnPremium]

Bevo a prophet.
Pre match presser.
"bruce will clunk some and play the footy we expect from him"
Nostrabevodamus

 

[Struggle]

Great to have Wood back to his 15/16 form. Him Crozier and Williams are dominant in the air down back.
I never thought I'd see another player pull on the 14 and rival the attack on the contest of the last bloke to wear it, but Westy is that hard pressure forward we were desperate for once it hits the deck.
Genuinely shocked at how the turnaround of English has been after the first two rounds, it was looking like he still may be two years away, him dropping back into the hole and spreading going forward is game changing.
Vandermeer another who has everything we want from a wing/half forward and Richards seems to have found his role on the other one.
To dominate like that with Bont being unsighted, Smith out and Dunkley not playing was unreal

Oh and Libba just doing Libba things

 

[Philthy1]

Hate to say it, but Lloyd is looking like he’s lost his spot now. West and Wallis are cleaner and harder and even though Dale isn’t kicking them atm he creates opportunities.

Really happy for Vandermeer, West, Jong, Lipinski, Williams and Richards who have all staked a claim for a spot long term.

And how did we teleport 2015 Wood into the game?

Wood is playing the role between the deep defenders and high defenders like he did in 2015. Bevo spoke about it in his presser during the week. Having Keath in the team has freed him up to go back to his strength.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Also the day’s between games. I’m not sure how many days break we have till our next game.

Sunday night vs Carlton. I’d expect them to get up but as a personal preference I’d prefer those who have concussions to have the next game off. Gets scary if you see head knocks the week after concussion.

 

[Leon]

Is it okay I immediately read this in my head in the voice of Dr Nick from the Simpsons?

Yes.


Yes it is. (You must read this in Principal Skinner voice)

 

[MYOB]

I didn’t see Vandermeer when the team was singing the song. Hope the knock he got wasn’t too bad.

He was there, left of screen