2015 NAB Challenge - W.Bulldogs v Collingwood, Docklands, 7.10pm

[Falchoon]

Worrying signs for the Pies.

If they play like this through out the season Bucks will be out of a job before the season ends.

Who takes over with Eade gone? Harvey?

 

[IanW]

This Fred should be re-named the Bontempelli appreciation Fred!

He'd be Collingwood's leading tackler right now as well.

 

[TedDougChris]

Good first half... Very even team performance and plenty of run, despite losing JJ early..

 

[TedDougChris]

This Fred should be re-named the Bontempelli appreciation Fred!

There were issues with last years Rising Star thread for this very reason.....

 

[Tas]

So do we think the bulldogs can keep this up? I think they may be gassed late in the third, ealry in the fourth.

Being in front does wonders for endurance though.

Collingwood have been pretty poor imo and dogs have punished them, i would expect the pies to close the gap if they play better.

 

[Procrastinator35]

There were issues with last years Rising Star thread for this very reason.....

They clearly got that call wrong....Last time they stuffed up that majorly was when Rhys Palmer was given the nod over Rioli.

Bontempelli is one Dog who'd walk straight into the Hawks team.

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Who takes over with Eade gone? Harvey?

Scott Burns

 

[WowWeee]

How is bonti this good at this age?

must got help from the NDS academy

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

The Dogs have a gem in Bomtempelli the kid is a gun already at a young age.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Collingwood have been pretty poor imo and dogs have punished them, i would expect the pies to close the gap if they play better.

I think it has more to do with the Doggies pressure which has been mighty impressive.

 

[Tulip]

Bonti will win an MVP one day. The kid is a star.

 

[Devington]

Collingwood have been pretty poor imo and dogs have punished them, i would expect the pies to close the gap if they play better.

Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of upside in the pies. Will make it interesting to see what happens if they extract the digit.

 

[Shinboner '07]

Who's missing from pies ?

 

[BEEG]

Who's missing from pies ?

Reid Witt's that's about it

 

[TedDougChris]

They clearly got that call wrong....Last time they stuffed up that majorly was when Rhys Palmer was given the nod over Rioli.

Bontempelli is one Dog who'd walk straight into the Hawks team.

I have no issue with Taylor winning (could really use his run at the Dogs) but at this stage I think Bonts will have a fantastic future and I think most clubs would prefer Bonts if given the choice...

 

[Devington]

Reid Witt's that's about it

Skills aside as your biggest issue, what's the plan with Cloke and the forward line? He/it has been ineffective for a long time yet. I can't believe Bucks said Reid will play back.

What's the supporters take on it?

 

[BEEG]

Skills aside as your biggest issue, what's the plan with Cloke and the forward line? He/it has been ineffective for a long time yet. I can't believe Bucks said Reid will play back.

What's the supporters take on it?

Reid is a AA backman and should be played there

Don't know what we do with Cloke problem is he gets no favours by our terrible disposal

 

[Procrastinator35]

I have no issue with Taylor winning (could really use his run at the Dogs) but at this stage I think Bonts will have a fantastic future and I think most clubs would prefer Bonts if given the choice...

All clubs would take Bonts in a heart beat....Taylor types are a dime a dozen.

Your club took a huge gamble in off-loading Cooney & Griffen & bringing in Boyd....But upon such gambles future premierships are built/made.

Also: It's nice to see you have finally secured a coach who looks like he has a clue!

 

[Crawb]

Weren't Collingwood meant to be a shoe-in for the flag after NAB 1?

 

[Tas]

Not looking good for Greenwood.

 

[WowWeee]

how serious is levi's injury?

 

[RUNVS]

Daniel tackling Cloke looked like a little kid had invaded the pitch in his Bulldogs guernsey.

 

[Devington]

how serious is levi's injury?

He was in a lot of pain. Possibly not good. I think he had some type of lower leg surgery in the offseason as well.

 

[Shinboner '07]

Didn't look good for greenwood. Hope it's nothing serious

 

[TedDougChris]

Daniel tackling Cloke looked like a little kid had invaded the pitch in his Bulldogs guernsey.

He could have picked a slightly smaller guy to try and tackle first up.....