What They're Saying - The Bulldogs Media Thread

[JTCWBFC]

Champion Data statistical assessment list, not sure exactly how they calculate things....

Incorrectly



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[Dav1d]

I think that the elite is the top % of all the players in that position and since there are less key position players, it would be harder to break in to
still doesn't explain to me how Shane Edwards is up there though

 

[grassman75]

That Jones article made me look twice. I though he mentioned something about soft utensil and then talked about watching tear jerker movies......

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Champion Data lists simply look at key statistical indicators for certain types of players (ie an outside midfielder might have kicks inside 50 retained as a key statistic, and a key defender may have one-on-one contests as a statistic), and then rates you above the league/position average for that category. If you're in the top grouping (say, top 10% of players) for that or multiple statistic, that makes you elite.

 

[immortalmike]

And that my friends is the problem with a purely statistical argument.

 

[TedDougChris]

From the Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/wester...mpelli-handling-the-hype-20150402-1mdq0w.html

It's the way people talk about Marcus Bontempelli that's simultaneously got Western Bulldog hearts racing, and brows creasing over what might happen next. "Big." "Huge." "Scary." "Gladiator." "A joy." "An absolute gun." "Only getting better." To mischievous teammates he's "Fewch", as in "The Future".

 

[grassman75]

Just read that article. Gee I get excited hearing about this quality young man. He will captain this club.

I don't think the concerns people have about tying him up to big deals are going to matter. He will be a one club player. Loyal as Chris Grant. The fewch is our man and I am so glad we not only have "that player" that everyone is talking about, we also have Tom Boyd, Jake Stringer and Jack McRae just to name a few.
Macca might have been a s**t coach but he was right about the good people mantra

 

[King Bont]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/afl/a/26928543/eagles-aim-to-shut-down-star-afl-bulldog/

Another article from a WA journalist about the bont

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Jack Macrae likes this

 

[Bazza Bulldog]

One for MD

http://www.sportsfan.com.au/six-you...ticle_sixyoungplayerstowatchthisseason_030415

 

[Wizard17]

One for MD

http://www.sportsfan.com.au/six-you...ticle_sixyoungplayerstowatchthisseason_030415

Can't play, he isn't 6foot

 

[Bazza Bulldog]

Can't play, he isn't 6foot

If only someone had got that message through to Brent Harvey 384 games ago ...

 

[grassman75]

Jack Macrae likes this

My supercoach likes this

 

[Next Waiting]

And that my friends is the problem with a purely statistical argument.

50% of the population would disagree with you

 

[Mingo]

50% of the population would disagree with you

 

[Turtleman3]

http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/...phy-32-footballer/14280660001693#.VR8oZxhXerU

 

[Bont2Bruce]

What you didn’t know about Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy

http://www.news.com.au/national/vic...ptain-bob-murphy/story-fnii5sms-1227291062756

 

[Fossie 32]

Shane somebody on SEN about 1215am called Stringer 'Jesse' twice - did say he'll be a superstar though....... he also said he didnt watch the Sydney game as he cant stand Darce commentating - not sure he would do any better

 

[Dizzy Stuff]

Great read: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...ptain-bob-murphy/story-fni0fit3-1227291062756.

 

[Bont2Bruce]

Great read: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...ptain-bob-murphy/story-fni0fit3-1227291062756.

Snap. Same as the article I posted two posts earlier in this thread.

 

[SWest75]

Thanks to everyone who links articles. I enjoy reading them all. Here's one on Bonts
http://m.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl...econd-afl-season/story-fnp04d70-1227290649434

 

[Wizard17]

http://m.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl...ung-bulldog-show/story-fni5fazt-1227292211974

 

[doggies ftw]

Good to hear Joel Corey say Bonts is 195cm. He'd obviously know so that answers the question of whether he is just 192cm like listed or if he had grown. He's a bloody big unit.

 

[Dizzy Stuff]

Snap. Same as the article I posted two posts earlier in this thread.

Haha apologies, only checked the most recent page.

 

[Dogsman16]

Not sure its any first years players right to call out another player for not appearing to be ready for preseason, particularly when that player from all reports has been one of the preseason standouts. Seems strange to me that Bonts would do that and not left to the senior group if their was an issue.