Preview Changes for the Prelim v Port Adelaide - Sat @7:40

[Dancing Dougy]

Without reading the entire Bulldogs' faithful response to finding out Keith won't make it to the line.... I thought I'd precariously add my thoughts....

First of all..... utterly devastated.... Keith is up there with the most important players in out team........... But with the inclusion of Martin, I believe it could possibly outweigh the loss of Keith and more importantly, I believe we're in a better position when we were able to get passed Port.

The best footy we've played all year is with both Martin and English in the team. With Martin playing, our midfield dominance would relieve the defenders to a large extent. If this continued for the prelim, Keith loss would be felt less than it would be without Martin's inclusion. Bevo could plan a more attacking setup, relieving our backline, negating the loss of Keith.

Fingers crossed we get passed Port, then both Martin and Keith are available and we're then up to our eyeballs in premiership goodness!!! Go Dogs!!!

 

[Oliver G]

Anyone else thinking Keath late in?
We literally have a medical sub, give Keath a start and if hamstring tightness is not good then have Young come into the game. There’s a week off after the prelim so still time to rest up before the big one

I wouldn't put it past Bevo but gut instinct says no.

 

[mal68au]

Without reading the entire Bulldogs' faithful response to finding out Keith won't make it to the line.... I thought I'd precariously add my thoughts....

First of all..... utterly devastated.... Keith is up there with the most important players in out team........... But with the inclusion of Martin, I believe it could possibly outweigh the loss of Keith and more importantly, I believe we're in a better position when we were able to get passed Port.

The best footy we've played all year is with both Martin and English in the team. With Martin playing, our midfield dominance would relieve the defenders to a large extent. If this continued for the prelim, Keith loss would be felt less than it would be without Martin's inclusion. Bevo could plan a more attacking setup, relieving our backline, negating the loss of Keith.

Fingers crossed we get passed Port, then both Martin and Keith are available and we're then up to our eyeballs in premiership goodness!!! Go Dogs!!!

Agree with this. Keath the better player, but feel like right now, Martin is more important and more valuable to how we play. Ideally we have both, but not the end of the world to have Martin and not Keath

 

[immortalmike]

All silliness aside. I am genuinely worried about our tall defenders without the angry PE teacher. Last time 2 meter Peter kicked 7. Gardner and Cordy scare the crap out of me.

Hope our mids absolutely smash theirs to compensate.

 

[iambrilliant]

Backs against the wall , I reckon we can win this . Go dogs !

 

[Dogs Rule]

We're in a Prelim. A Prelim...do people really think we'll just turn up our toes and concede because of one player? Course not. Martin is a massive in. The middle is where it will be won and we have a massive, massive chance to do that. Deny Port forward entry and keep it down our end.

 

[adogsfan5]

All silliness aside. I am genuinely worried about our tall defenders without the angry PE teacher. Last time 2 meter Peter kicked 7. Gardner and Cordy scare the crap out of me.

Hope our mids absolutely smash theirs to compensate.

Did you see the delivery to Wright? Their mids just walked the footy to him. Obviously we need to defend well but it’s on our mids this week.

 

[Cam1967]

What's everyone's pre-gam rev up song? Mine would have to be 'Lose Yourself'. Shoot me some ideas for a playlist!

"I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts"

 

[Dogs Rule]

All silliness aside. I am genuinely worried about our tall defenders without the angry PE teacher. Last time 2 meter Peter kicked 7. Gardner and Cordy scare the crap out of me.

Hope our mids absolutely smash theirs to compensate.

True, but we have so ripping 'small' defenders. Caleb, Williams, Duryea, Wood can do a job, Dale. We'll be OK.

 

[samass03]

We have such a versatile backline, remember it plays as a unit. Pressure at the contest to keep Ports ball movement forward slow is key.

We have Wood/Williams/Duryea all really good at leaving there man to chop out.

Also we might be going with the 4 key/marking forwards in Naught/English/Schache/Hannah.

Must win it at the contest

Must limit Aliirs impact

Must defend as a team

 

[adogsfan5]

Duryea to Fantasia
Gardner to Dixon
Cordy to Ladhams
Williams to Marshall
Wood to Gray/Rozee

I’d also like to send Dunks to Boak or Wines.

 

[badkicking]

Without reading the entire Bulldogs' faithful response to finding out Keith won't make it to the line.... I thought I'd precariously add my thoughts....

First of all..... utterly devastated.... Keith is up there with the most important players in out team........... But with the inclusion of Martin, I believe it could possibly outweigh the loss of Keith and more importantly, I believe we're in a better position when we were able to get passed Port.

The best footy we've played all year is with both Martin and English in the team. With Martin playing, our midfield dominance would relieve the defenders to a large extent. If this continued for the prelim, Keith loss would be felt less than it would be without Martin's inclusion. Bevo could plan a more attacking setup, relieving our backline, negating the loss of Keith.

Fingers crossed we get passed Port, then both Martin and Keith are available and we're then up to our eyeballs in premiership goodness!!! Go Dogs!!!
Agree our best efforts early

Did you see the delivery to Wright? Their mids just walked the footy to him. Obviously we need to defend well but it’s on our mids this week.
Agree our best footy was early in the season with Martin/English in the side, what also should b the e considered in those wins that CORDY was not in the side, this is the worst possible scenario, our best backman out to be replaced by our worst, let's hope I am wrong.

 

[samass03]

What's everyone's pre-gam rev up song? Mine would have to be 'Lose Yourself'. Shoot me some ideas for a playlist!

 

[Anja_Nees]

Keath hurts, but at least we have both Cordy and Gardner available.

Martin is a risk but it’s worth it. Young would likely be mauled. As long as he competes hard and play 60% it’ll be worth it.

Not as worried about Weightman. I’d rather have him but if JJ is switched on and pegs a goal or two I don’t think we lose a lot.

 

[Oliver G]

All silliness aside. I am genuinely worried about our tall defenders without the angry PE teacher. Last time 2 meter Peter kicked 7. Gardner and Cordy scare the crap out of me.

Hope our mids absolutely smash theirs to compensate.

Keath wouldn't have stopped Wright with the clearances we gave them.

 

[Munnez]

If Keath doesn't play we'll still win. Just need to never let the ball into their front half

Cue BIG Stef centre bounce dominance

 

[Smiley Boy]

I’m confident we can win this ones not sure why but got a good feeling

 

[Dogs Rule]

Some perspective.

When we beat them in Adelaide this year.

Keath didn't have much influence.

I would like to see Martin or English do the old Scott Wynd role and drop back to defence and take a few grabs.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Go Mitchy

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[Deadly Darcy]

Who else thinks this is a career defining game for Cordy ? Been on the list for 7 years really needs to stand up and be counted.

I think the medallion hanging in his house would beg to differ. It’s another critical one though!!

 

[Dogs 13]

Kingy picked us on SEN, let's see if he backs it up on 360.

 

[Astro_]

Keath & Bont will both play. We won’t know until around 10pm on Saturday night if they were fit enough though.

I'd say by around 8.45pm. We should have the game won by then.

 

[Deadly Darcy]

Go Mitchy

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I’d love Mitch to get a go but I’m sure it will be Scott for his flexibility

 

[Munnez]

Either Cordy or Gardner will be on Dixon…

Gards would have to get first crack at it but damn it's high risk Dixon could tear this apart

 

[ossie_21]

What's everyone's pre-gam rev up song? Mine would have to be 'Lose Yourself'. Shoot me some ideas for a playlist!

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