Preview Changes vs ST KILDA. Elimination final preview (GABBA- Sat 3rd October). Happy now??

[Bulldogs Legend]

The club should there are some enlightened comments along with all the mindless abuse, i helped another team after we played them this year and they used it and it worked in well with their game style even though one of the names was different to who i suggested.

I’m not sure there would be many coaches reading BF but I guess if we throw enough darts.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

I get the feeling this going to a close finish not one for the faint hearts. Maybe a 3 point win for the dogs Tim kicks the winning goal.

Bruce after the siren!

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Long term I think he's going to be just what we need. I spoke with Bevo about him a few years back and Bevo was very positive. Losing his Father may have knocked his confidence but he has the goods, good hands, great kick, big tank. He's a giant too, just needs to harden up and that will come with age. He's only 23. Just give him time.

That comment you quoted was about Vandermeer.

 

[Libba39]

Team update
Vandermeer and Suckling both in the mix.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

No to Suckling. I don't trust his body this year.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

I love Vanders but can't see anyone being dropped unless they have an injury. 1st drop though

 

[Northernsoul74]

No to Suckling. I don't trust his body this year.

He was also invisible last game he played.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

If VDM is fit he is in for me. We need his speed and aggression. The possible outs are Richards, Roarke or Duryea. I would go Duryea.

 

[TMoney22]

Yep agree with most. VDM has a bit of x-factor that can easily sneak a goal or two in a final and must be respected by the defenders. Probably for R.Smith imo, but reckon Smith would be nice to hard tag Jones. As we usually struggle for goals i'd pick the offensive option.

If Suckling had played last week he would stay in but i don't think anyone could be dropped for him now.

and in regards to the 2016 team, that team had perfect chemistry between old/young, hard/outside players, smalls/mids/talls, offensive/defensive.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Lets be honest we have a premiership midfield, an elimination final backline and a bottom four forwardline.
If we win this week it'll be our midfield that papers over the cracks.

All great teams paper over cracks.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Tickets in 1.5hrs!!! yessssss

I don’t know if my tunnel will be finished in time I am only at Coonabarabran!

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

This will be July 1978 all over again. Naughton and Bruce will kick 15.9 between them, Bont will do a Mocka and kick 7. It's in the bag, the flag will wag in 2020. The boys will do it for Toby. And Tory. And Clay. And Biggsy. And Dale. And the Boyd Boys. And Fletch. And Picko. But not for Jake, or Roughy, or Hammer, or Dahl. Wooooooofffffffffffff!

Will Bevo come on the ground before the siren like Don McKenzie?

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Hope we have the same umpires paying marks like Kelvin's that we had in that last qtr.
Although having said that the Saints did get a truck load more frees than us.

It might make up for the Reiwoldt free in 2009 Preliminary.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

If available Vandermeer is a must to come in IMO.

Has pace, hits the scoreboard and plays with attitude alongside a good temperament.

Agree just not sure who goes out

 

[Dogs 13]

It might make up for the Reiwoldt free in 2009 Preliminary.

They could never make amends for costing us a grand final and it wasn't just that decision.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Worst call I have seen on bf in a long time

It’s a big field but you might be right.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Got tickets to the game!!!

The last time I went was when we pumped Hawthorn in 2016.

Fingers crossed!

Be with you in spirit!

 

[Jeff 1975]

The 2009 Preliminary was the worst umpiring I ever witnessed

Even the competitors sheepishly agreed

 

[Glaeken Oracle]

Will Bevo come on the ground before the siren like Don McKenzie?

Needs the same 1970s style jumper that Don wore that day.

 

[scooter600x]

The 2009 Preliminary was the worst umpiring I ever witnessed

Even the competitors sheepishly agreed

Was that the game Ryan Hargrave got done for htb when he kicked it 10 metres?

 

[Dog 36]

Was that the game Ryan Hargrave got done for htb when he kicked it 10 metres?

Yes.

Then the umpire provided a nice shepherd on the mark for a left footer If I recall correctly

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Needs the same 1970s style jumper that Don wore that day.

Was one of my all time favourite moments seen from the Whitten stand

 

[DogDays]

Got tickets to the game!!!

The last time I went was when we pumped Hawthorn in 2016.

Fingers crossed!

Me too, can’t wait!


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[immortalmike]

All great teams paper over cracks.

I think you mean all teams paper over cracks. Which is essentially true however not all cracks are created equal. Some are barely able to be seen with a naked eye whilst others are chasms. Ours is closer to the latter than former.

 

[Dry Rot]

Max King set to miss out on finals

Max King set to miss out on finals, Luke Thompson to miss first month of 2021

Max King will probably miss out on a finals appearance and Luke Thompson will miss the first month of the 2021 season after the pair faced the NRL judiciary panel on Tuesday night.

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