Training Preseason 22-23

[BrisDog]

I agree with him. Even if you are an intercept marker you have to man-up and play close occasionally (depending on structure). I see Darcy being too slow in this regard.

Up front he will be a weapon and causes mismatches for the opposition. One of the 3 (or 4) talls will get off the leash.

 

[X_box_X]

"He's had a pre-season out of the box...he has ripped them apart."​

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Listen to Dougie, Paul and I discuss which players have impressed over the summer and the ONE who has turned the most heads with an explosive pre-season.​

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Tune in from 11min 25 second mark to find out who! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbnDxpbtVVs​

Also listen to Dougie say "the boy" 13 times in the episode.

Also, is there an episode where Doug doesn't say, "I think that's right. Is that right, boys?"

 

[gordo2016]

Webb was extensively quoted in a recent report I can’t recall where

Didn't see that, I'll try to find it, cheers.

 

[gordo2016]

Also listen to Dougie say "the boy" 13 times in the episode.

Also, is there an episode where Doug doesn't say, "I think that's right. Is that right, boys?"

No there's not mate, I reckon Dougie says that about every second sentence. Wonderful to hear the great man on a regular basis.

 

[doggies ftw]

I really do like Scott, his shown enough for me to consider him on a wing starting.. Hannan and VDM on the other hand, yes, bring speed, but really not much else.

I'd prefer West's hard nut in the midfield and Garcia and mid/hhf role.

Yeah I like Scott too, definitely one of my favs for the outside role players we need! Sounds like he had a good game until the head knock, which is also a concern considering his history

 

[doggies ftw]

Great write ups, appreciate the info



This is class by Arty

 

[X_box_X]

Great write ups, appreciate the info



This is class by Arty

He's renowned for the 'Goosey' so this doesn't come as a surprise.

Hopefully he can work on his deficiencies.

 

[Testekill]

Yeah I like Scott too, definitely one of my favs for the outside role players we need! Sounds like he had a good game until the head knock, which is also a concern considering his history

Scott is a good solid role player who can fill holes due to injury or form. He's someone that I feel is overhated.

 

[doggies ftw]

Scott is a good solid role player who can fill holes due to injury or form. He's someone that I feel is overhated.

I like him in that he has very few weaknesses and like you said can fill a number of holes. Definitely don’t hate him, and my first post was a bit of a pisstake more than anything, he’s surprised me since drafted and I’m glad to have him on the list. Although I do think he’s got some preferential treatment and with a full list I probably don’t have him in best 22 whereas he seems to be a lock in Bevos, but he could definitely improve again and cement himself he’s only been on a list for two years

I really don’t rate what Hannan brings though, especially in our tall forward line. Think he’s massively overrated by the coaches, VDM too but I can see the attraction, just think he needs some serious twos time to improve on his weaknesses before he’s a lock.

I bloody love West though and it’s sad that he’s possibly gonna be in the same position again, I get he has his issues too but I think we massively underrate what he brings around the ball

 

[ScragCity]

Scott is a good solid role player who can fill holes due to injury or form. He's someone that I feel is overhated.

Can't remember where I heard this but apparently Clarko was asked who the toughest player to match up on is in the AFL and he said Tony Scott

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Scott is a good solid role player who can fill holes due to injury or form. He's someone that I feel is overhated.

I haven’t noticed him being overhated, mainly underrated or overlooked. But fans are becoming more numerous.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Can someone please post the dates of our pre season games? Intra/Scratch match included?

The AFL app has shat itself.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Can someone please post the dates of our pre season games? Intra/Scratch match included?

The AFL app has shat itself.

Practice game- Saturday the 4th of March 1.10 at Ikon Park playing against North Melbourne

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Practice game- Saturday the 4th of March 1.10 at Ikon Park playing against North Melbourne

 

[bresker]

A few sleepless nights for Clarko as he worries about the A Scott matchup

 

[JTCWBFC]

Assume the game v north will be broadcast right?

 

[gordo2016]

Assume the game v north will be broadcast right?

Yes, on Foxtel and Kayo.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Yes, on Foxtel and Kayo.

Great thx mate

 

[Doggy]

Great thx mate

Pretty sure it's free to attend if you're in Melbourne as well

 

[Optimistic Dog]

As the season grows closer and having been to an opening training plus hearing the reports I am growing more confident.

Bont looks in great shape and ready for a 2021 like season.
Jones looks fit and from reports ready to take over as captain of the backline.
We do not have many injuries and no long term ones touch wood this continues.
Lobb looks like he will be a good pick up.
English should be better than he was last season and that was a good one.
Jamarra is ready to stamp himself on the competition.
Bevo has acknowledged changes are needed to the game plan in defending when the opposition have the ball.

This all adds up to a top 4 finish and a serious tilt at the flag.

 

[LittleG]

We got close the last few years and we upgraded with a KPD1, who is still in his prime; and we upgraded our KPF/Ruck to the best in the league. We haven’t lost anyone that important to our structure, the fourth midfielder can be replaced or we can change our rotations and be better off.

I rank players influence like this:
1. Centre
2. Rover
3. Ruck rover
4. Ruck
5. KPF1
6. KPD1 ++++
7. KPF/Ruck ++++
8. Next Mid -


So we upgraded 2 players in our top 7 most important and lost a midfielder (who we had too many of). I don’t rate Hunter as a loss, as I see his departure a blessing. He was slow to get the ball forward in transition and he wasn’t focused on AFL any more.

To say I am bull(dog)ish about this season is a massive understatement. It’s going to be epic!!! EPIC!!!!

 

[Doggies2023]

Hi All, Can anyone tell me what the training details are this week and will there be Match Sim again? Thanks

 

[Libbaaaa]

We got close the last few years and we upgraded with a KPD1, who is still in his prime; and we upgraded our KPF/Ruck to the best in the league. We haven’t lost anyone that important to our structure, the fourth midfielder can be replaced or we can change our rotations and be better off.

I rank players influence like this:
1. Centre
2. Rover
3. Ruck rover
4. Ruck
5. KPF1
6. KPD1 ++++
7. KPF/Ruck ++++
8. Next Mid -


So we upgraded 2 players in our top 7 most important and lost a midfielder (who we had too many of). I don’t rate Hunter as a loss, as I see his departure a blessing. He was slow to get the ball forward in transition and he wasn’t focused on AFL any more.

To say I am bull(dog)ish about this season is a massive understatement. It’s going to be epic!!! EPIC!!!!

Here, here. Plus a fit Bont makes us so much more damaging.

 

[dogwatch]

Here, here. Plus a fit Bont makes us so much more damaging.

All the optimism is fine and maybe even appropriate. But it can come unstuck very quickly with a few injuries to key players (I won’t name those key players for reasons of irrational superstition but you can easily work out which ones I mean).

So let’s just hope for some leniency from the injury gods for a change. If we get that we’re in with a real chance.

 

[bresker]

The injury goddesses were no kinder to us than most other teams.

Melbourne & Geelong get a pretty good run with the higher deities.