Geelong v Western Bulldogs - Rd 19, 2016 - Simonds, Fri @ 7:50

[hench]

I'm not sure who told Dangerfield he was a comedian over the off season but I'm sick of seeing his smug little face being 'hilarious' in interviews.

 

[King Wavo]

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but good on you for having a crack.

Hmm I should probably not post on meth. Or produce a tv show (Friday night front bar)

 

[JeffDunne]

Will Bevo cry this week?

 

[Engimal v2]

Yeah if only spudded it like Drew Petrified has been doing for the last 5 or so years

Uh oh, see my signature to see your folly!

 

[JUBJUB]

Bulldogs are in for a good ten years

Hasn't that been said for the last 15 years yet they've still done SFA ?

 

[Dugdale2Dwyer]

He

Selwood had 23 disposals and 10 tackles.. Not his best game, but not bad...

2nd to the contest, 23 disposals means nothing nowadays, the writings on the wall, he mouthed off at the umps, he's done.

 

[carlton]

Bulldogs are mid table on the injury list as of yesterday. Hawks have lost a lot of games missed but still keep keeping on. Interesting that Adelaide and Geelong have both been pretty lucky.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/26c01c2253220c146b210ed81b8e80a3

 

[MeestaNob]

Will Bevo cry this week?

Will you post something worth reading this week?

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Last year we had a shocking run with injuries, so glad we have some luck, especially with Menzel...

Well he was overdue for some luck. Still have lost 142 games but only a predicted 121 points lost. That squad has some depth although Scott Selwood has been out for most of the year but would struggle to get a game atm.

 

[Astro_]

Nah, I was bloody late to get home so I'm all unprepared. Wish I could have given you higher quality content but I'm trying my best.

Better luck next time

 

[Shucks]

Bulldogs are mid table on the injury list as of yesterday. Hawks have lost a lot of games missed but still keep keeping on. Interesting that Adelaide and Geelong have both been pretty lucky.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/26c01c2253220c146b210ed81b8e80a3

Just under this table is this:

"But when you drill further there is little doubt they are even worse off than their September counterparts.

The Dogs’ loss of 116 games and 233 points does not factor in Stewart Crameri’s drugs suspension.

Nor does it detail the dense positional nature of their crammed medical room. If you’re a defender at the Dogs, chances are you’ve bled this season."

So even the article acknowledges the injury ladder might not be representative of the true impact of the injuries on performance.

I think what has really hurt the Dog's are the losses in the defence. Suckling, Boyd and Morris in one week significantly changes the make up of the defence, and it was clear that was a weakness tonight. The ease in which Geelong marked the ball in the forward 50 was not good enough.

Edit: And composure going forward killed us to

 

[JeffDunne]

Will you post something worth reading this week?

Don't know.

Keep hanging off every post and you might get lucky.

 

[Giant Pete]

Hasn't that been said for the last 15 years yet they've still done SFA ?

Not by me

 

[Jack Bradley]

Very brave by the dogs

 

[Cicatriz]

Anyone here think the Dogs were brave?

#sobrave

 

[Engimal v2]

The difference between a good team and a bad team tonight. Geelong showing that they have what it takes to get the necessary wins while the Bulldogs show why they'll be making up the numbers in September.

 

[Wild Bill]

Haha wasn't a north fan to be seen for the first half of the game and bam they all come out.


Bill leading the procession of yellow feathers

Looking forward to next week. You lost round 1 because of injuries and no doubt your setting up for the same loser excuse.

 

[Shai]

Rhys = class. Tissot man of the match, well deserved, answers to Cometti & Carey regarding the game +10

 

[Footy4thekids]

Let down by a few big names Stringer Wood and JJ

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Yep. Thought they threw everything at it. Injuries are killing them but so is their forward line. Just get so few goals from set plays.

Stringer needs to play more of the leading forward role, they get far too much forward of centre for so little reward.

 

[Bokonon]

Conclusion

1. Caleb Daniels is a long way from being a Spud. Brilliant mid
2. Bulldogs fought hard
3. Bulldogs BF posters whinge too much about injuries
4. Geelong bloody hard to beat at home

I hold these truths to be self evident

 

[Snicker]

Loved the contested work by the dogs. They just looked like they would win every contest. Didn't get value for their hard work inside 50. I thought Hunter was very damaging early and we needed to tighten up on him. Libba going off was obviously a big turning point. It let Danger off the leash and he took full advantage.

Glad to see Rhys nail his opportunities. And Jimmy's goal to finish the match was fantastic. Glad to get through this one. Next few weeks will show if we've learnt anything this year about staying switched on and winning the ones we should.

 

[Mattdougie]

Looking forward to next week. You lost round 1 because of injuries and no doubt your setting up for the same loser excuse.

You been using it for 8 weeks so that irony for you lol.

We win we lose both teams arnt good enough just making up the numbers.

I'm looking forward to next year you on the other hand can probably not so much.

Bet you won't "get home" if you are losing next week. Prob have to work late lol

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Hard to pick between being 2 down on the bench again adding to the list or poor delivery inside 50 or inaccuracy having the biggest impact.

We kicked 3.10 in the second half. Kick 7.3 and win. The chances were there despite poor defensem

 

[Milanista28]

Loved the so brave comments tonight along with the constant praise of "what a fantastic club".

1 flag lol.

And that's me done for the night.

Fwiw i like the doggies.