Review Dogs subdue the pig shooters (GWS) 113-68

[fargy]

I believe it was for Koby's grandfather

Thanks macken. Koby played a great game.

 

[Zeno The Great]

Matty Boyd...tackle of the year as well. We were in all sorts, left his man and laid the perfect tackle!

i dont think any of us expected him to have the influence he has had this year, simply brilliant, credit to him

 

[Chicago1]

So I wake up late this morning (10 am) and still can't believe we won and dominated them so much. Must catch up with this thread and others and read the papers. It seems like it will be a most relaxing afternoon. Thanks Doggies!

 

[Zeno The Great]

So I wake up late this morning (10 am) and still can't believe we won and dominated them so much. Must catch up with this thread and others and read the papers. It seems like it will be a most relaxing afternoon. Thanks Doggies!

enjoy it chicago, i watched it with the boys in china, everyone was very surprised how good we played, as they say 1 week is a long time in football!

 

[VitalDread]

Watching the highlights and wow when we kick goals
The noise was amazing for a 16k people they make tons of noise

 

[Chicago1]

That's the first match I've seen us win in quite a while. Thanks to a poster on here who sent me a link. I actually had two going last night. One was about 30 seconds later than the other so I was able to watch some good plays twice!

 

[immortalmike]

Was at the game and enjoyed every moment of booing those mentally weak softcocks Griffen and Ward. There has never been two players I wish less success upon than those two. But I do think their respective situations may give some perspective on how far our team has come.
When Judas Mcpuffyhair left we had senior players wishing him well and giving out hugs and pats on the back, it made me want to spew up. Not so much when it comes to the new breed, Hrovat, Wallis, Dahlhaus, Bonti, all gave plenty to the pig hunter and backed up the words spoken by Libba and others. I'm one that truly believes that football is as much mental as it is physical and my greatest misgiving about our previous group lacked the killer instinct to win, we had as much talent as the Cats and the Hawks but none of the bastard, we wereva team of nice guys and Brian Lake. This new breed has some prick about them. And I love it.

As for the more important part, the game, Cameron was outcoached and our players were better than theirs in every way that counted. Believe me they were trying and were extremely frustrated but we were just too good. Our best is breathtaking, I hope we play that way more often.
Quick comment on some players;
Mitch Wallis is immense, anyone who didn't think he could play should be slapped in the face.
WHE is not what we need, far too outside, for all his skill and pace he just expects things to fall his way and when they don't he's anonymous, does not work hard enough.
Roughy may be a ruck after all, but never a forward, never a forward.
Dahlhaus had 30 odd disposals and kicked 2 goals and nobody seems to care, most underrated player in the AFL.
Griffen is not the same guy he was two years ago, no heart.
Ward has zero hurt factor, and is an ordinary leader, what happened to concrete head? Played like a millionaire, which I guess he is now.
Hammers and Fletch were great, can people stop telling me Roberts is slow now? He reads the play so well it doesn't matter.
Shiel is a gun, has heart, GWS need to keep him. Hope he goes to Richmond.
Remember when people were saying Picken is not best 22, those people should feel bad about themselves.
Wood is a game changer, The Dick was stiff not to get on the end of a couple more and kick 6, but gee he works hard.
Loved Minson's enthusiasm and JJ's run.
Just a lovely arvo at the footy.

 

[suetonius]

It was so good to be able to go to the game and just sit back in the last quarter and enjoy the show.

 

[Hoges64]

Matty Boyd...tackle of the year as well. We were in all sorts, left his man and laid the perfect tackle!

Yeah, that was right in front of me. Must say I saw him start to go and very much feared the worst but just closed him down so quick. Excellent work.

 

[Scary_Foot_9]

Was at the game and enjoyed every moment of booing those mentally weak softcocks Griffen and Ward. There has never been two players I wish less success upon than those two. But I do think their respective situations may give some perspective on how far our team has come.
When Judas Mcpuffyhair left we had senior players wishing him well and giving out hugs and pats on the back, it made me want to spew up. Not so much when it comes to the new breed, Hrovat, Wallis, Dahlhaus, Bonti, all gave plenty to the pig hunter and backed up the words spoken by Libba and others. I'm one that truly believes that football is as much mental as it is physical and my greatest misgiving about our previous group lacked the killer instinct to win, we had as much talent as the Cats and the Hawks but none of the bastard, we wereva team of nice guys and Brian Lake. This new breed has some prick about them. And I love it.

As for the more important part, the game, Cameron was outcoached and our players were better than theirs in every way that counted. Believe me they were trying and were extremely frustrated but we were just too good. Our best is breathtaking, I hope we play that way more often.
Quick comment on some players;
Mitch Wallis is immense, anyone who didn't think he could play should be slapped in the face.
WHE is not what we need, far too outside, for all his skill and pace he just expects things to fall his way and when they don't he's anonymous, does not work hard enough.
Roughy may be a ruck after all, but never a forward, never a forward.
Dahlhaus had 30 odd disposals and kicked 2 goals and nobody seems to care, most underrated player in the AFL.
Griffen is not the same guy he was two years ago, no heart.
Ward has zero hurt factor, and is an ordinary leader, what happened to concrete head? Played like a millionaire, which I guess he is now.
Hammers and Fletch were great, can people stop telling me Roberts is slow now? He reads the play so well it doesn't matter.
Shiel is a gun, has heart, GWS need to keep him. Hope he goes to Richmond.
Remember when people were saying Picken is not best 22, those people should feel bad about themselves.
Wood is a game changer, The Dick was stiff not to get on the end of a couple more and kick 6, but gee he works hard.
Loved Minson's enthusiasm and JJ's run.
Just a lovely arvo at the footy.

Agree with everything except the remarks about Ward. Didn't have his best day, but he's a terrific footballer who's courage and leadership is undoubted.

 

[immortalmike]

Agree with everything except the remarks about Ward. Didn't have his best day, but he's a terrific footballer who's courage and leadership is undoubted.

Seems to consistently have poor days when his team is down. Good player but not a leader or A grader.

 

[5 GB USB]

How good was Matty Boyd? Lead your mob to an outstanding win. Some of he's positioning work to fill the holes was outstanding. Dare to say it, he was very hodge like down back for you guys. Top stuff! Enjoy the win. There's a lot to like about you guys. Good luck for the remander of the season.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

With Easton Woods form and influence on the game being as immense as it is. I'm certain that when opposition players are looking to go forward all they see is this insurmountable obstacle blocking their way.

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Post of the year

 

[TempleKelvington]

There are GWS fans? You wouldn't have known it at the ground.

I thought I saw one, but it turned out to be a Hare Krishna on pilgrimage who just happened to be passing.

 

[TempleKelvington]

I loved watching Wally's old man but 2 years ago i didnt think Wally he would make it...... Now with Libba out and Bev playing MBoyd in the backline he has really taken the next step

Wallis know his limitations with his field kicking but plays within it, but his inside abilities are right up there

I have never doubted that Wally would become an excellent player. I think expectations of him early were too high and the inevitable comparisons with his mate Libber made things worse. But he was a excellent junior player, he just took a bit longer to find his feet at this level than libber, but he was always going to.

 

[TempleKelvington]

Easton Wood. How good is he! Even his field kicking has improved.

 

[Mr. Walker]

Congratulations to the boys on a great win, I see no one has started a changes for next week thread and from the reviews i understand why.
I see Stringer, Crameri and Talia as best 22 (some my disagree with Talia but i think there is little doubt on here about the first two) so there are hard decisions for the MC this week.
I was critical of Dickson last week but the reviews indicate he was good this week. I just wish he would play well when i am at a game. Same with Stevens. Always happy to be proved wrong.

An added bonus is the fact that Ryan Griffen didn't produce a good effort. He did play some excellent games for us and gave his all but the way he sold us out at the end entitles me to get perverse pleasure from this half hearted effort yesterday.

 

[_Mike_]

Wood was at 100% DE yesterday... How important/good is that for a defender

 

[Mr. Walker]

Don't know where to post this and if some one has already posted similar somewhere else apologies.

At about 1.15 pm yesterday ABC radio had an extensive interview with Luke Beveridge. He stopped in at their studio on the way to the game. He was questioned about the St Kilda loss which he put down to Clay Smith's injury, Stevens injury and "a couple of other things". Said the half time break when the players came into the rooms, saw Clay on the stretcher with his parents there, lead to a very emotional time. He was addressing the players but didn't realise he had lost them from the saddness of the incident. He learnt a few things from this, the main one i gather is that if a similar injury occurs the player will not be treated in full view of the gruop. He doesnt favour tagging, and does not believe in putting one player back in defence as this interferes with his team set up. He was questioned about his use of ruckmen especially against Freo but didn't give much away. It was aimed at having another mid at the contest as they figured they would never win the tap. His work at the ATO has given him good experience in managing different personality types and he would not use the word "laughable" in describing the Minson umpire report if he had his time again. It was a good interview and he came across very well.

He was asked why he thought the bulldogs selected him but didnt really answer. He said he has taken bits from all the coaches he has worked with - John Northy was a great motivator and he tries to use that and Malthouse was a brilliant game day coach who sees everything that is going on during a game.

It is worth a listen too if there is a podcast or link or whatever it is.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

So much to like yesterday.

MBoyd was massive. Turned over a couple of long kicks but his reading of the play, positioning, work rate and tackling where huge.

Wally was outstanding.

Wood fantastic again. Super athlete with very sure hands. Should change his name to Western Wood

Fletch is a freakin great mark! And defended really well.

Hamling looked great!

Dahl is a bonafide gun. So consistent now. Just practice those set shots!

TBoyd continues to play his role really well.

Roughy is so good at marking the floating back mark. His work around the ground was great and some really nice hitouts down the throats of our guys.

Great return game from Will. Provided a lot more than hit outs and looked to be loving it out there.

Grant missed a couple but I liked his game and the dimension he adds. Won't be dropped imo.

Jong still getting there but certainly better than the last fortnight. I'd leave him in now hand should be right.

JJ has become so good. Run and gun at every chance.

Very few players have the balls and skill to pull off what Murhpy does. Coping with the extra attention really well too.

Picken gives everything. Has really stepped up.

Another really strong performance from Dickson.

Couldn't ask for much more from Webb and Dale at their age/size.

Have I mentioned the whole team yet . Sorry to anyone I forgot you probably deserve kudos too!

SOUL > HANDOUTS!!!



Edit: Stevens played really well. So did Macrae just knows where to be. And the Rat was great too, turned over a couple but set up heaps. Bonts is great especially as he's been carrying a niggle. Should only miss one with the bye.

Now I think that really is the whole team

 

[grassman75]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but we've beaten some much better teams than them this year. I mean I think beating Sydney in Sydney is a much higher feat than beating Griffen Willy Slapped (GWS). I could be wrong though

Exactly the reason we were going to win today and why I laughed so hard at all the tippers in my work comp picking GWS. They have beaten no one and were handed the easiest draw in the first few rounds. I will give them the Hawks win however they really have beaten no one

 

[fronkalicious]

Extremely audacious move to have a first gamer and Fletcher Roberts who has barely played any games as your key defenders. But they played like 200 gamers!!

How good is Roberts marking? And he's quick with good foot skills too. What a great pick up.

Roberts has a lot of good attributes, but pace isn't one of them.

Played an excellent game last night. Such a natural footballer.

 

[wayniac]

Wood was at 100% DE yesterday... How important/good is that for a defender

Just one problem Mike. We can't both be at the same game! It was a great effort by the whole team.

When we make the next prelim, Mike and I have to come to some arrangement.

 

[_Mike_]

hmm.. yes there is that...

 

[wayniac]

hmm.. yes there is that...

Maybe lead suits for the Kryptonite...