Training 2024 Pre-season training

[grassman75]

Pretty sure tigers even posted their whole match sim one arvo, definitely room for improvement - I mean it’s obviously all being filmed so surely not hard (probably easier?) to just post one or two a year for people who want to watch it,

I dunno the club probably doesn’t realise we want that s**t tbh, someone send an email

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[grassman75]

Spot on. I'm pretty confident that Bont can carve up a half VFL team, would much prefer to see highlights of Sanders, Darcy, JOD, Bedendo

So would the opposition scouts

 

[doggies ftw]

We quickly forget that at one stage McComb was one of those promising late bloomers who had been quite prolific in the VFL. Not really a small forward but maybe they thought he could have been moulded into one if he wasn't up to being a midfielder. We gave him a decent chance and it didn't work out, but at least nobody died wondering.

I’m sorry but he definitely wasn’t - he never had the skillset required for AFL footy this should have been clear to anyone who watched him in the VFL. It was a s**t pick up and that didn’t take hindsight, my first post canning the selection was on Nov 26th 2021 the selection was poor, the 2nd year we gave him was even worse and the 18 games we wasted on him were borderline negligent.

But anyway my point is that I’m much happier using the last few spots on young high upside types who probably won’t make it but actually have AFL level attributes, than 26yo battlers from the VFL who have no real skills aside from accumulation at VFL level

 

[Mofra]

From what I've seen of Spicer, he's Arty with half the ability.
I can't see in what universe he gets senior games with us, especially since we have Clarke developing who might not quite have the same legspeed but has shown proper forward craft at VFL level. If we really want legspeed in the forward half - VDM is quick, aggressive and for all his flaws has at least led the AFL in a statistic (repeat sprints) which is something.

 

[Barking Mad]

well, I mean its a match sim. I dont need to see 7 bontempelli plays - hes great, I get it.

I want to see the noobs

7 is not enough but at least they threw in Ads carving it up also. I’m excited

 

[maddog37]

From what I've seen of Spicer, he's Arty with half the ability.
I can't see in what universe he gets senior games with us, especially since we have Clarke developing who might not quite have the same legspeed but has shown proper forward craft at VFL level. If we really want legspeed in the forward half - VDM is quick, aggressive and for all his flaws has at least led the AFL in a statistic (repeat sprints) which is something.

Regards VDM the best ability is availability. He struggles too much with his body.

 

[King Harold]

From what I've seen of Spicer, he's Arty with half the ability.
I can't see in what universe he gets senior games with us, especially since we have Clarke developing who might not quite have the same legspeed but has shown proper forward craft at VFL level. If we really want legspeed in the forward half - VDM is quick, aggressive and for all his flaws has at least led the AFL in a statistic (repeat sprints) which is something.

Only Tiny sample I have seen , but I think he might have arty for skills.
These light body indigenous kids can often be late bloomers.

 

[Graeme Cook]

He’s been training with us most of pre season

I've been to training weekly since November and Wednesday was the first time I've seen him.

 

[FoochPackage]

I've been to training weekly since November and Wednesday was the first time I've seen him.

Has his RDO on Wednesdays

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

So would the opposition scouts

Do you really think Collingwood coahes are going to see a 4 second piece of play from JOD, completely out of context and come up with a new strategy on how to beat us?

 

[Dog 36]

Do you really think Collingwood coahes are going to see a 4 second piece of play from JOD, completely out of context and come up with a new strategy on how to beat us?

No but they do attend training sessions and the like where possible.

Every club will send scouts to other clubs (including the Dogs) training sessions where possible.

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

No but they do attend training sessions and the like where possible.

Every club will send scouts to other clubs (including the Dogs) training sessions where possible.

Yep they probably do... so why would that impact the highlights package that gets put together?

 

[Dog 36]

Yep they probably do... so why would that impact the highlights package that gets put together?

Agree it should not have any impact of highlights and probably doesn’t

 

[Royale]

The problem with Spicer at north wasn't skills. He has oodles of it. Its that he eschews body contact. Hopefully that changes with us.

 

[geoffjennings79]

The problem with Spicer at north wasn't skills. He has oodles of it. Its that he eschews body contact. Hopefully that changes with us.

Yes, I recall reading North posters and their frustration with this. Very much 'outside' player, and I think that's being generous.

 

[willofwest]

For the practice match against Hawthorn on Friday , is entry to the ground still only via the entrance near the train station or is there another entrance.

 

[mattwa]

Really looking forward to seeing Sanders, Gags and JOD against the Hawks. Is Bedendo back fit and firing yet too?

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

When will they announce the team? How many on the interchange?

 

[doggies ftw]

When will they announce the team? How many on the interchange?

Most clubs seem to be doing extended games or Melb vs Rich was 7 ‘qtrs’ so there’s no limit on interchange. Some guys played a half some just the last 3 qtrs etc

I wonder how we’ll structure our match hopefully it’s a full list hitout over 7 - 8 qtrs

 

[TiAn_]

Most clubs seem to be doing extended games or Melb vs Rich was 7 ‘qtrs’ so there’s no limit on interchange. Some guys played a half some just the last 3 qtrs etc

I wonder how we’ll structure our match hopefully it’s a full list hitout over 7 - 8 qtrs

WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN

Friday, February 23, 11am (AEDT) at Whitten Oval

(4 x 30 minute periods)

 

[iambrilliant]

WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN

Friday, February 23, 11am (AEDT) at Whitten Oval

(4 x 30 minute periods)

Is it gonna be streamed on afl app or just kayo ?

 

[Bulldogs85]

Is it gonna be streamed on afl app or just kayo ?

Kayo and Foxtel

 

[iambrilliant]

Kayo and Foxtel

Looks like I’m gonna have to dust off the kayo subscription unfortunately

 

[doggies ftw]

WESTERN BULLDOGS v HAWTHORN

Friday, February 23, 11am (AEDT) at Whitten Oval

(4 x 30 minute periods)

Thanks, I’m assuming there will be a VFL hitout too then you’d think!

 

[grassman75]

Agree it should not have any impact of highlights and probably doesn’t

Oh you guys really think I was being serious…..wow