What They're Saying - The Bulldogs Media Thread - Part 4

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Doggy said:
Barrett brings out more gutter journalism with his latest effort at "If and then"
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The sun rose this morning, too.
 

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At least he's consistent is sucking off Chad Warner at every opportunity he gets. While you can debate if he'll ever win a Brownlow its laughable to suggest he deserves to be mentioned as even making the All Australian squad of 40, let alone the final 22.
 
Libbaaaa said:
At least he's consistent is sucking off Chad Warner at every opportunity he gets. While you can debate if he'll ever win a Brownlow its laughable to suggest he deserves to be mentioned as even making the All Australian squad of 40, let alone the final 22.
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He's just sticking up for a fellow flog
 
For a bit of craic, the Bulldogs website is running a Retro Dream Team thing where you can pick a best 22 out of 40 selected players that fall under two categories

1. Automatic selection for Brownlow Medal, Charles Sutton Medal or All Australian between 1997-2022.

2. Minimum four seasons and 50 AFL games for Western Bulldogs between 1997-2022.

It will make you a bit depressed seeing some of the names that we would love in the team at the moment.
 
Testekill said:
For a bit of craic, the Bulldogs website is running a Retro Dream Team thing where you can pick a best 22 out of 40 selected players that fall under two categories

1. Automatic selection for Brownlow Medal, Charles Sutton Medal or All Australian between 1997-2022.

2. Minimum four seasons and 50 AFL games for Western Bulldogs between 1997-2022.

It will make you a bit depressed seeing some of the names that we would love in the team at the moment.
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Almost spewed up seeing Jake Stringers name on there
 
doggies ftw said:
www.afl.com.au

Bevo blasts AFL over head-high tackle crackdown

The League has flinched under media pressure, according to the Western Bulldogs coach
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au

Costs nothing to not weigh in on everything constantly making both yourself and the club look like a whinging tosser but carry on

Honestly can’t stand listening to this bloke anymore
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He didn't blast the AFL - he just answered a question. The ignorant masses get all up in arms when they read a headline. If they watched the press conference and heard what he said no one would bat an eyelid, I know I didn't.
We bag the media a lot saying that they blow things out of proportion and things are 'media driven' and they are looking to create controversy but the ignorant masses always eat it up. The media have an agenda, their job is to create a story where there is none.
 
RedWhite&Blue said:
He didn't blast the AFL - he just answered a question. The ignorant masses get all up in arms when they read a headline. If they watched the press conference and heard what he said no one would bat an eyelid, I know I didn't.
We bag the media a lot saying that they blow things out of proportion and things are 'media driven' and they are looking to create controversy but the ignorant masses always eat it up. The media have an agenda, their job is to create a story where there is none.
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Understand that, Bev should too though. As I mentioned he happily dodged a question when it suits him, ie when someone questions any sort of shitty tactic, but can’t help himself when there’s an opportunity to have a bit of a whinge.

Just dodge the question with a nothing answer as there’s no positives with the media making him/us out to be a whinger, considering his history…
 
RedWhite&Blue said:
He didn't blast the AFL - he just answered a question. The ignorant masses get all up in arms when they read a headline. If they watched the press conference and heard what he said no one would bat an eyelid, I know I didn't.
We bag the media a lot saying that they blow things out of proportion and things are 'media driven' and they are looking to create controversy but the ignorant masses always eat it up. The media have an agenda, their job is to create a story where there is none.
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I would agree, plus I think he's right. To go after the 5-10 egregious examples of players getting unwarranted head high frees across a weekend at the expense of muddying the waters when it comes to protecting the head/player doesn't seem proportionate - and that's leaving aside the wisdom of making rule interpretation changes around a month out from finals.

However, I can also see the other viewpoint. Team needs to focus on an important game this week, he's had his run-ins in the media this year, and I would think there's some value in saying something like "I'd rather rules were interpreted consistently across a season, but we'll take it on board and we're just focusing on Melbourne this weekend". Anyway, Bevo will be Bevo and I think having an outspoken coach is probably better than the other option.
 

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Point Cook has announced Clay Smith will take over from Brett Jacobs for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Jacobs has been the head coach for the past three seasons and was an assistant for the two seasons prior to that.

“Clay is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the club and this young and emerging playing group in the coming years,” the Point Cook Football Club - Official announced.

“Outgoing Coach Brett Jacobs fully endorses the new appointment and has spent a big part of the season in mentoring Clay for a smooth transition in a planned succession.”
 
doggies ftw said:
Understand that, Bev should too though. As I mentioned he happily dodged a question when it suits him, ie when someone questions any sort of shitty tactic, but can’t help himself when there’s an opportunity to have a bit of a whinge.

Just dodge the question with a nothing answer as there’s no positives with the media making him/us out to be a whinger, considering his history…
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Nah, stuff them. He can answer the question anyway he wants. I couldn’t give a f&@k about what those morons write and neither should you. I want to hear Bevo uncensored every time he speaks.
 
Interesting. I wonder when we picked Oliver up? He got a vote for us.

AFL 2022 Western Bulldogs v Melbourne Demons: All the latest news from the round 19 match​

Redemption is sweet, but the Western Bulldogs would have as satisfied with the standout game of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan as they would have avenging last year’s grand final loss to Melbourne.

Nick Smart and Marc McGowan

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July 23, 2022 - 11:16PM
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Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan says he hopes his career-best five goal performance on Saturday night is “just the start” after spearheading a pulsating win over Melbourne.
Three of those goals came in the Bulldogs’ brilliant final-quarter comeback, and his fifth goal sailed through to seal the contest in the dying seconds.
“One hundred per cent I’m happy with that, but hopefully it’s just the start,” he told Channel 7.
“Honestly that was an unbelievable win, as you can see by the smiles on the boys’ faces.
“That was just all we wanted from the start and we got it, and it was a good game for us as well.”
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[PLAYERCARD]Josh Bruce[/PLAYERCARD] and [PLAYERCARD]Aaron Naughton[/PLAYERCARD] with man of the moment Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Josh Bruce and Aaron Naughton with man of the moment Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Ugle-Hagan said his confidence was growing by the week.
“As I get told all the time, it’s a marathon and not a sprint,” he said.
“Obviously I’m a No.1 draft pick and (I’m expected) to come out and dominate, but obviously I’ve just got to take little steps all the time and get better and better.
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Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who said he was immensely proud of the win, said Ugle-Hagan’s performance on Saturday night was reward for effort.
“He kicked three on the Gold Coast in one of his earlier games and he hasn’t hit the scoreboard a hell of a lot (since),” Beveridge said.
“Tonight he kicked straight and some of those contested marks would give him some confidence going forward.”
Luke Beveridge and [PLAYERCARD]Marcus Bontempelli[/PLAYERCARD] after their big win. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Luke Beveridge and Marcus Bontempelli after their big win. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images
Adam Treloar (calf) was subbed out with a calf complaint that may require a scan in the coming days.
It was the first time since 2019 that Melbourne has conceded over 100 points in a game, which Demons coach Simon Goodwin described as “un-Melbourne like.”
“It’s a missed opportunity from our end and credit to the Bulldogs…it was a typical game against the Western Bulldogs,” Goodwin said.
“There were momentum swings all through the night.
“For us, 110 points against is not a normal Melbourne game so the Bulldogs got it more looking like their type of game for longer.
“They’re disappointed, they’re shattered and know it was a missed opportunity.”

Dogs finally exact their revenge on Demons​

Luke Beveridge tried to tell us his Western Bulldogs had time to salvage their season.
The Bulldogs are back inside the top eight in stunning fashion, avenging consecutive defeats to reigning premier Melbourne — including last year’s grand final — with a thrilling 10-point triumph at Marvel Stadium.
It also proved No. 1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s first statement game, with his career-best fifth goal sailing through to seal the contest in the dying seconds.
Three of those goals came in the brilliant final-quarter comeback after Beveridge’s men largely dominated the third quarter without getting enough scoreboard reward.
The only negative for the Dogs was another Adam Treloar soft-tissue setback that saw him subbed out of the match in the last term after winning 28 disposals in barely three quarters.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ices the game with his fifth and final goal against the Demons. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ices the game with his fifth and final goal against the Demons. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
In a classic encounter with wild swings of momentum from the first siren, the Demons shot out to a game-high 27-point lead shortly before halftime.
But the Dogs kicked five of the next six goals either side of the main break to slash the deficit and eventually chased down Melbourne in sensational fashion.
They had challenged Melbourne throughout the night without snatching the lead — at least after leading three goals to one early — until they did so inside the final five minutes.
Bailey Smith and Riley Garcia combined to put the Bulldogs in front for good, with the moment also seeing the Dees concede 100 points for the first time in three years, in this exact round in 2019.
Ugle-Hagan celebrates his matchwinner with the crowd at Marvel Stadium. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Ugle-Hagan celebrates his matchwinner with the crowd at Marvel Stadium. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
The Dogs’ season was in jeopardy when they suffered back-to-back losses to Brisbane and Sydney in rounds 16 and 17 but they are now capitalising on Richmond’s repeat fumbles from winning situations.
St Kilda proved no match for them a week ago but this performance was even more impressive, with Jack Macrae recovering from a tardy start to be one of the most influential players by night’s end.
Fellow midfielders Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Smith were also prominent, as well as defenders Bailey Dale and Ed Richards and ruckman Tim English, who had a great battle with Max Gawn.
Clayton Oliver won 21 contested possessions and 28 disposals overall, while Bayley Fritsch kicked four goals but this was the Demons’ latest second-half fadeout.
Ugle-Hagan is swamped by his teammates after kicking the sealer. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Ugle-Hagan is swamped by his teammates after kicking the sealer. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
No. 1 PICK ON THE IMPROVE
Don’t look now but Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is coming to life.
Ugle-Hagan’s stats sheet from this one won’t blow anyone away outside of his career-high four goals but he provided an excellent aerial presence all night.
The 20-year-old, who has copped his share of criticism already for on- and off-field matters, kicked multiple goals only twice in his first 15 career games and had only seven in 10 matches to start this year.
But Ugle-Hagan’s booted eight goals across the past fortnight to emerge as Aaron Naughton’s right-hand man at a time Josh Bruce is still finding his feet in his return from an ACL rupture.
NEW-LOOK FORWARD LINE FIRES
No Ben Brown. No Tom McDonald. No worries.
Melbourne’s shift to a smaller forward line based around two talls — Sam Weideman on this night, alongside one of Luke Jackson or Max Gawn — worked a treat.
Bayley Fritsch starred with four goals but Weideman, who came in for the injured Brown, added three and Jake Melksham and Kozzy Pickett helped themselves to two apiece in a balanced attack.
Alex Neal-Bullen poured on the pressure as usual, while money-kick specialist Charlie Spargo did his bit, too.
There is some doubt about whether McDonald will make it back in time to be a finals factor but if he does, will the reigning premiers stick with small-ball?
Melksham’s been the biggest beneficiary of the structure tweak, after it seemed the Demons might have got him to game No. 200 but no more.
The 30-year-old ex-Bomber had more tackles (seven) than touches (six) last week, but was sharp early in this one and more than did enough to maintain his spot.
Luke Beveridge addresses his players at three-quarter time. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Luke Beveridge addresses his players at three-quarter time. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

SCOREBOARD​

BULLDOGS 4.0 9.2 12.6 17.8 (110)
DEMONS 6.3 11.5 14.7 15.10 (100)
McGOWAN’S BEST
Bulldogs: Ugle-Hagan, Macrae, Smith, Treloar, Bontempelli, Dale, English, Richards.
Demons: Oliver, Fritsch, Brayshaw, Gawn, Viney, May.
GOALS
Bulldogs: Ugle-Hagan 5, Weightman 2, English 2, Naughton 2, Garcia 2, Bontempelli, West, Treloar, Macrae.
Demons: Fritsch 4, Weideman 3, Melksham 2, Pickett 2, Neal-Bullen, Sparrow, Jackson, Harmes.
INJURIES
Bulldogs: Treloar (calf).
Demons: None.
UMPIRES
Meredith, Findlay, Mollison
VENUE
Marvel Stadium
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
McGOWAN’S VOTES
3 J.Ugle-Hagan (WB)
2 J.Macrae (WB)
1 C.Oliver (WB)
 
doggies ftw said:
www.afl.com.au

Bevo blasts AFL over head-high tackle crackdown

The League has flinched under media pressure, according to the Western Bulldogs coach
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au

Costs nothing to not weigh in on everything constantly making both yourself and the club look like a whinging tosser but carry on

Honestly can’t stand listening to this bloke anymore
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I vehemently disagree with Bevo on this one. duckers who seek head high contact should not be rewarded.

The idea is to discourage people from head high contact, not reward them
And IMO ducking is prior opportunity - its a form of evasion
 
We got a decent run on First Crack tonight, saying Bevo out coached Goodwin
 
stefoid said:
I vehemently disagree with Bevo on this one. duckers who seek head high contact should not be rewarded.

The idea is to discourage people from head high contact, not reward them
And IMO ducking is prior opportunity - its a form of evasion
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Intention ? What's the difference between a bloke who drops knees/ raises an arm to
(a) escape a tackle; or
(b) attract a free

?

Good luck trying to second address Umpires, Ned Kelly got it wrong, too.
 

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