Unofficial Preview Preseason game - Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions, Friday 4 March, 7:20 PM @ Marvel Stadium

[dlanod]

Anyone going to see Gil's new sexy loves? Oh, and watch some AFL?

 

[Tom14]

I'm so excited to see those sexy sexy video screens

 

[Berrygood]

I reckon we should see a squad selected that will be close to our round 1 squad. We should see Kiddy in for Wilmot. The only spot I still see open is Robbo's wing spot. We will probably see Answerth get more time there although I'd rather see him working more rotationally in the hb role, just to build a bit more of a cohesive back 7. Maybe Ah Chee, maybe Madden, Dev n Prior even a chance to push for that wing spot. A big game from Robbo would see him hold on to it. More time in the middle for Bailey, Rayner and Cockatoo. More time in the ruck for Fort giving Big O more time fwd developing a bit more of a structure there.

Hoping we can hit the ground running come round 1, with a settled, fit and firing squad.

 

[Mighty Lions]

I reckon we should see a squad selected that will be close to our round 1 squad. We should see Kiddy in for Wilmot. The only spot I still see open is Robbo's wing spot. We will probably see Answerth get more time there although I'd rather see him working more rotationally in the hb role, just to build a bit more of a cohesive back 7. Maybe Ah Chee, maybe Madden, Dev n Prior even a chance to push for that wing spot. A big game from Robbo would see him hold on to it. More time in the middle for Bailey, Rayner and Cockatoo. More time in the ruck for Fort giving Big O more time fwd developing a bit more of a structure there.

Hoping we can hit the ground running come round 1, with a settled, fit and firing squad.

Poor starts to the season propper is a discussion point and a focus given our last 2 seasons.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Poor starts to the season propper is a discussion point and a focus given our last 2 seasons.

Absolutely. Although given the events in Queensland in the last 7 days, I'd be satisfied with a competitive performance this Friday, with a win an absolute bonus. You could hardly blame some of the players if their minds are on other things at present.

Guys I have 2 free GA tickets to Friday's game as part of my Vic membership... I won't be going, so if anyone would like to use them, send me a message

 

[jonnobackpocket]

I’m interested to see if the umpires take it seriously and get the bulldogs over the line no matter what or save it for when it matters.

 

[lioninthesand]

Big night for the umps, fine tuning the multiple ways they will strategically assist the Dogs across the line this year. Their last big hit out before round 1.

 

[Saucery]

Big night for the umps, fine tuning the multiple ways they will strategically assist the Dogs across the line this year. Their last big hit out before round 1.

It was interesting to see us get the rub of the green against Adelaide in the umpiring calls.

Zorko said the group have kept in solid dialogue with the umps over the off season and says it has been extremely helpful (mostly for him and Robbo!).

Maybe it's just another 1%er the club is chasing, like the breathing technique stuff, but so far (one practice game) it seems to be paying off.

Lions star reveals discussions with umpires over crackdown in 2022

“They’ve been extremely helpful with that and really appreciated within our group.”

www.sen.com.au

 

[Harris Specter]

The way they got smashed in the grand final, don't think they'll do much damage this year. Looking forward to the umpires giving them charity though.

 

[Section 5]

Only an AAMI game but one player Macrae stands out on the stats sheet below
Maybe a run with role for someone in the season proper
Macrae in 6 of the seven games averaged 39 disposals
He only had 28 behind Dunkleys 36 in May 2019
So over 7 games still average of 38

Recent Matches Between Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions​

Date Venue Home v Away Teams Result High Disposals High Goals Semi Final, 4 Sep 2021 Gabba Brisbane defeated by Western Bulldogs 78-79 J. Macrae 39 B. Smith 3 C. Cameron 3 Round 4, 10 Apr 2021 Mars Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 73-54 J. Macrae 32 T. English 3 Round 11, 8 Aug 2020 Gabba Brisbane defeats Western Bulldogs 96-72 J. Macrae 40 E. Hipwood 5 Round 20, 4 Aug 2019 Gabba Brisbane defeats Western Bulldogs 98-80 J. Macrae 45 C. Cameron 4 Round 8, 11 May 2019 Mars Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 92-76 J. Dunkley 36 A. Naughton 3 M. Robinson 3 Round 8, 12 May 2018 Marvel Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 107-93 J. Macrae 47 M. Bontempelli 4 D. Zorko 4 Round 20, 5 Aug 2017 Gabba Brisbane defeated by Western Bulldogs 89-103 J. Macrae 32 L. Picken 3 J. Redpath 3

 

[Timetoroarlike44]

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Only an AAMI game but one player Macrae stands out on the stats sheet below
Maybe a run with role for someone in the season proper
Macrae in 6 of the seven games averaged 39 disposals
He only had 28 behind Dunkleys 36 in May 2019
So over 7 games still average of 38

Recent Matches Between Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions​

Date Venue Home v Away Teams Result High Disposals High Goals Semi Final, 4 Sep 2021 Gabba Brisbane defeated by Western Bulldogs 78-79 J. Macrae 39 B. Smith 3 C. Cameron 3 Round 4, 10 Apr 2021 Mars Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 73-54 J. Macrae 32 T. English 3 Round 11, 8 Aug 2020 Gabba Brisbane defeats Western Bulldogs 96-72 J. Macrae 40 E. Hipwood 5 Round 20, 4 Aug 2019 Gabba Brisbane defeats Western Bulldogs 98-80 J. Macrae 45 C. Cameron 4 Round 8, 11 May 2019 Mars Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 92-76 J. Dunkley 36 A. Naughton 3 M. Robinson 3 Round 8, 12 May 2018 Marvel Stadium Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane 107-93 J. Macrae 47 M. Bontempelli 4 D. Zorko 4 Round 20, 5 Aug 2017 Gabba Brisbane defeated by Western Bulldogs 89-103 J. Macrae 32 L. Picken 3 J. Redpath 3

giving me bad memories of the moment our hearts broke in the stands - 5 mins 50. smothered handball

 

[dlanod]

Coleman Returns for Friday Night Lights

Keidean Coleman will play his first game of the season tomorrow night.

www.lions.com.au

 

[twhowler]

So assume Berry and Fort play. Coleman as well?

Looks like Cockatoo and Robinson likely round 1.

With zorko likely coming back from injury that’s the side.

And Ah Chee and Madden with a path to round 1 if they play well and anyone on the fringe goes poorly.

No big surprises, hope DevRob is within calculations though.

 

[scoman]

Is it possible Wilmot is serving his suspension during this game?

 

[Section 5]

The only interesting selection for me is Payne
If he gets a run will he play back or forward
To a lesser extent Fullarton. Also will it be back or F/R

 

[scoman]

The only interesting selection for me is Payne
If he gets a run will he play back or forward
To a lesser extent Fullarton. Also will it be back or F/R

Yeah it's a heap of talls tbh. Perhaps there is a plan to give Daniher and Andrews/ Adams an early shower.

 

[Section 5]

Should be a good test with both fielding strong teams

WESTERN BULLDOGS

B: B.Dale 31 J.Schache 13 C.Daniel 35
HB: B.Williams 34 A.Keath 42 R.Smith 37
C: M.Hannan 29 M.Bontempelli - C 4 E.Richards 20
HF: C.Weightman 19 A.Naughton 33 J.Macrae 11
F: J.Johannisen 39 S.Martin 8 L.Vandermeer 23
Foll: T.English 44 J.Dunkley 5 A.Treloar 1
I/C: B.Smith 6 Z.Cordy 12 H.Crozier 9 L.Hunter 7 A.Jones 32 R.McComb 27 T.Duryea 15 C.Raak 40

Emerg: J.Ugle-Hagan 2 M.Wallis 3 R.Gardner 43 J.Sweet 41

Notable absentees: Sam Darcy, Toby McLean

16

Toby Mclean

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.7

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

10.7

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

2.4

4star

D

15.5

4star

K

6.5

3star

HB

9.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.5

4star

CL

2.0

4star

D

16.8

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

8.6

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.8

3star

, Josh Bruce

17

Josh Bruce

Age

32

Ht

198cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.2

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

90.4

1star

D

8.9

2star

K

3.5

1star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

MG

90.4

2star

D

11.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

, Tim O'Brien

22

Tim O'brien

Age

30

Ht

193cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.9

4star

MG

163.8

3star

D

5.9

1star

K

4.4

2star

HB

1.4

1star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.1

3star

MG

119.4

2star

D

7.2

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

307.0

5star

 

[pulpdriver]

Tall bench. I would've thought Robertson and Prior would have been among the extended.

 

[pulpdriver]

Should be a good test with both fielding strong teams

WESTERN BULLDOGS

B: B.Dale 31 J.Schache 13 C.Daniel 35
HB: B.Williams 34 A.Keath 42 R.Smith 37
C: M.Hannan 29 M.Bontempelli - C 4 E.Richards 20
HF: C.Weightman 19 A.Naughton 33 J.Macrae 11
F: J.Johannisen 39 S.Martin 8 L.Vandermeer 23
Foll: T.English 44 J.Dunkley 5 A.Treloar 1
I/C: B.Smith 6 Z.Cordy 12 H.Crozier 9 L.Hunter 7 A.Jones 32 R.McComb 27 T.Duryea 15 C.Raak 40

Emerg: J.Ugle-Hagan 2 M.Wallis 3 R.Gardner 43 J.Sweet 41

Notable absentees: Sam Darcy, Toby McLean, Josh Bruce, Tim O'Brien

Only Bruce missing from their best 22 and just Zorko and Hipwood from ours. Pre-season or not should be a competitive hit out.

 

[Dalions]

So assume Berry and Fort play. Coleman as well?

Looks like Cockatoo and Robinson likely round 1.

With zorko likely coming back from injury that’s the side.

And Ah Chee and Madden with a path to round 1 if they play well and anyone on the fringe goes poorly.

No big surprises, hope DevRob is within calculations though.

Couple of little battles within the battle.
Madden and Kiddy fighting it out for the 7th defender.
AhChee is probably closest to Robbos spot at this stage.
Fullarton gets to battle it out against Fort for the second ruck/forward position.

 

[twhowler]

Dogs look vulnerable to good talls in the forward line.

Keath is good.

Schache played what 1-2 good games in the backline.

Williams ‘plays tall’ i guess

Must be pinning their hopes on Tim O’brien

 

[Nunez]

I know it's not the actual season, but I reckon the players will be very keen to smash the dogs after last year.

 

[davemc_lions]

be close to our round 1 side. Not sure Zorko make it back and Hippy missing for months
Prior or Dev I would of liked a run instead of Payne or Fullarton.
I thought Fort looked good last week.. So not sure about the extra 2 talls.

Kiddy/Madden and Answerth playing off for a spot
you assume Mitch, J Berry and Ah Chee and maybe Answerth for a wing spot

 

[scoman]

be close to our round 1 side. Not sure Zorko make it back and Hippy missing for months
Prior or Dev I would of liked a run instead of Payne or Fullarton.
I thought Fort looked good last week.. So not sure about the extra 2 talls.

Kiddy/Madden and Answerth playing off for a spot
you assume Mitch, J Berry and Ah Chee and maybe Answerth for a wing spot

I wonder if Fullerton and Payne might be given a half of footy at the opposite ends of the park, like they have in our intra-club matches. See how they perform against quality opposition? See if it's worth persisting with in the VFL?

 

[KissKiss]

I think both need some good AFL level games. So more than happy to give them a quarter or half and rest one each of Danniher/McStay and Andrews/Adams/Gardiner for the second half