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

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Hmm AFL360, had a Hawks love-in, talked up their smalls, which you would expect from Jordan Lewis, who is always very biased toward Melbourne and Hawks, but also Jack Riewoldt talked them up. Apparently talls are no good in finals. :think:
 
Dogs_r_barking said:
Hmm AFL360, had a Hawks love-in, talked up their smalls, which you would expect from Jordan Lewis, who is always very biased toward Melbourne and Hawks, but also Jack Riewoldt talked them up. Apparently talls are no good in finals. :think:
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It defs was a bit of a Hawks love in. Don't think Darcy, Marra or Naughts were mentioned by name by anyone across the episode.

No doubt the hawks are young and exciting and absolutely a credible threat. But I don't believe that it will decided necessarily by either forward line. Ultimately it will be decided Bont, Treloar, Libba, English & Richards ... one way or the other.
 
Dogs_r_barking said:
Hmm AFL360, had a Hawks love-in, talked up their smalls, which you would expect from Jordan Lewis, who is always very biased toward Melbourne and Hawks, but also Jack Riewoldt talked them up. Apparently talls are no good in finals. :think:
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We have been getting our love too, Llordo all week has backed us in, Flog Barrett and Bartel as well.
 
 
I know Sanderson tipped us just, but that statement was against everything he said prior. As a team that thrives on being the underdog, we must be loving all this Hawks media attention.
 
It feels very strange being the main focus this week out of all the finals.

Must be what it’s like to be supporter of a big club.
 

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Boristown said:
Lewis is right up there as one of the worst ex-footballer analysts going around, despite thinking he’s the best. Absolute ****.
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You nailed him in one Boris
 
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Sentinel said:
Another freak Bont goal snubbed for GOTY.
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How come Daicos has two goes at it? They were great goals but according to the AFL website the Rd 23 goal of the week was Ashton Moir. So Daicos only had one GotW win (Rd 16). Or can the panel select any of the thee nominees from any round?

FWIW I reckon Daicos' R23 was way better than Moir's fluke hoof out of mid-air but that's not my point.

Anyway I have no problem with the final three on the short list. Bont's wasn't that far off but the other three were all sustained athletic efforts from back of centre. They featured sustained effort and athleticism more than pure skill and creativity. Maybe that's what they're looking for these days?
 
Half these awards are just vessels used by the AFL to promote the game to as wide of an audience as possible. Look at how many different teams had rising star nominations.
 
Dogs_r_barking said:
Hmm AFL360, had a Hawks love-in, talked up their smalls, which you would expect from Jordan Lewis, who is always very biased toward Melbourne and Hawks, but also Jack Riewoldt talked them up. Apparently talls are no good in finals. :think:
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You would think Jack Riewoldt of all people would know that you need good talls to win finals and premierships.
 
CarnTheScray said:
Half these awards are just vessels used by the AFL to promote the game to as wide of an audience as possible. Look at how many different teams had rising star nominations.
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Fan engagement generally. Keeps the media cycle moving 24x7, especially early in the week when there's otherwise a bit of lull.

And an opportunity to give sponsors (=$$$) some extra exposure.
 
Dogs_r_barking said:
Hmm AFL360, had a Hawks love-in, talked up their smalls, which you would expect from Jordan Lewis, who is always very biased toward Melbourne and Hawks, but also Jack Riewoldt talked them up. Apparently talls are no good in finals. :think:
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Yeah. Talls are terrible. That Tom Boyd dud only took 8 contested marks and kicked 3 goals in a GF (incidentally, matching Nick Riewoldt's stats in 3 GFs)
 
dogwatch said:
How come Daicos has two goes at it? They were great goals but according to the AFL website the Rd 23 goal of the week was Ashton Moir. So Daicos only had one GotW win (Rd 16). Or can the panel select any of the thee nominees from any round?

FWIW I reckon Daicos' R23 was way better than Moir's fluke hoof out of mid-air but that's not my point.

Anyway I have no problem with the final three on the short list. Bont's wasn't that far off but the other three were all sustained athletic efforts from back of centre. They featured sustained effort and athleticism more than pure skill and creativity. Maybe that's what they're looking for these days?
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AFL isn't all about athleticism, pretty stupid from the judges. Should at least show a variety, they all look similar.
 
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Dogs spring surprise selection call for Hawks clash

The Bulldogs are set to make a surprise selection call for their elimination final against the Hawks
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THE WESTERN Bulldogs have produced a selection surprise by recalling midfield recruit James Harmes for Friday night's elimination final against Hawthorn at the MCG.

Harmes has experienced an interrupted first season at the Whitten Oval since moving from Melbourne in exchange for a future third-round pick last October.
The 28-year-old hasn't played senior football since being substituted out of the round 12 win over Collingwood after straining his hamstring in the first quarter.

But after a dominant display in Footscray's qualifying final win over Brisbane last Saturday, Harmes is understood to have been picked by Luke Beveridge.
The 2021 premiership player amassed 37 disposals, nine clearances and laid eight tackles at the Whitten Oval after finishing with 26 touches and a goal against Sydney a fortnight earlier.

Harmes won a round one spot after a strong finish to the pre-season but then copped a one-game suspension for headbutting former teammate Steven May in his first game for the club.
The Victorian then had to earn a spot via the VFL and was picked again in round six, holding his spot for seven weeks before straining his hamstring at the end of May.

Harmes then re-injured the hamstring in his return game for Footscray and missed another six weeks.

The Bulldogs have decent finals experience compared to Hawthorn, with Harmes a proven finals performer, not just in the premiership year but also 2018 and 2022.
All-Australian midfielder Adam Treloar is expected to face Sam Mitchell's side after dealing with calf tightness in the win over Greater Western Sydney on the final Sunday of the home and away season.

Arthur Jones replaced Rhylee West for the game in Ballarat and both played in the VFL on the weekend to press their case for a spot in the elimination final.
 
Bulldogs85 said:
www.afl.com.au

Dogs spring surprise selection call for Hawks clash

The Bulldogs are set to make a surprise selection call for their elimination final against the Hawks
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have produced a selection surprise by recalling midfield recruit James Harmes for Friday night's elimination final against Hawthorn at the MCG.

Harmes has experienced an interrupted first season at the Whitten Oval since moving from Melbourne in exchange for a future third-round pick last October.
The 28-year-old hasn't played senior football since being substituted out of the round 12 win over Collingwood after straining his hamstring in the first quarter.

But after a dominant display in Footscray's qualifying final win over Brisbane last Saturday, Harmes is understood to have been picked by Luke Beveridge.
The 2021 premiership player amassed 37 disposals, nine clearances and laid eight tackles at the Whitten Oval after finishing with 26 touches and a goal against Sydney a fortnight earlier.

Harmes won a round one spot after a strong finish to the pre-season but then copped a one-game suspension for headbutting former teammate Steven May in his first game for the club.
The Victorian then had to earn a spot via the VFL and was picked again in round six, holding his spot for seven weeks before straining his hamstring at the end of May.

Harmes then re-injured the hamstring in his return game for Footscray and missed another six weeks.

The Bulldogs have decent finals experience compared to Hawthorn, with Harmes a proven finals performer, not just in the premiership year but also 2018 and 2022.
All-Australian midfielder Adam Treloar is expected to face Sam Mitchell's side after dealing with calf tightness in the win over Greater Western Sydney on the final Sunday of the home and away season.

Arthur Jones replaced Rhylee West for the game in Ballarat and both played in the VFL on the weekend to press their case for a spot in the elimination final.
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Wonder if there’s any chance he goes to Newcombe
 

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