Review Plucky Dogs run over tragic 0-3 Blues

[Pep_x]

That final quarter really was a great watch.
Exactly how you'd expect a team led by Libba to go about it.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

This game was very similar to a couple we played at Geelong back in 2000-1-2.

Does anyone else recall being 51 points down in the 2nd, only to win by a goal or two in one of those matches?

The progression of last night's game felt very similar to that. Must admit I thought we'd win when we slowed the game down somewhat after quarter time.

Also, Sam Davidson's draft frustrations and early positive progress feels incredibly similar to Dale Morris. Hope that continues!

 

[Fossie 32]

I thought Tom was pretty good around the contest.im not sure he played as badly as many on here are making out. He got up and down the ground and created contests. Yes he didn’t have a great game but by the comments you would think he had a stinker - he didn’t!

Yeah I don't like to pile on him 'but' it seemed to me mostly he was getting beaten in contests, not getting to contests and stuffing up when he got the ball His last 'involvement' was a boundary throw in where TDK gave him a little push and he missed the ball by about a yard. Game was all over then of course but that kind of effort can't be inspiring for his teammates

 

[Jon#]

Is the Naughton dilemma down to strength and fitness? He had glandular fever over Christmas from memory, then had calf issues, it’s possible he’s still playing a bit of catch up.

Hi mate. I had it as a teen and even after recovery I felt not right for a few months after it.
This from a med site on it.
"Tiredness – A feeling of intense tiredness often develops with glandular fever. This can last for more than six months after the infection."
If he had it bad like I did he might not be running on all cylinders firing yet. It can really belt you around.

 

[Iamspock]

Hi mate. I had it as a teen and even after recovery I felt not right for a few months after it.
This from a med site on it.
"Tiredness – A feeling of intense tiredness often develops with glandular fever. This can last for more than six months after the infection."
If he had it bad like I did he might not be running on all cylinders firing yet. It can really belt you around.

Yes, same happened to me. Even a few years after, I would get quite fatigued every now and then for a short period of time.

 

[lachy]

You could see Naughtons exasperation every time the ball was kicked to his opponents adavantage. Not sure what he can do about that. Perhaps he needs to get some separation but even so the blame should be equally shared with the mids for his poor performance.

Pretty simple, he plays well when he hits up at the ball not just point in to the air.

Movement makes delivery alot easier

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[lachy]

It’s like he discovers how to play football in the second half

Or he is a young player with under 20 games experience who is taking his time to work into games, which will improve as he gers more experience.

Too many comments in the game day thread in the first half about the kid were pathetic given his age and experience and that his last halfs in the first 2 games were also very good

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[dogwatch]

It took a good 2-3 minutes to review, that immediately tells you it isn’t conclusive, hence why umpires call should stand. In the end they probably looked at the way Sam reacted to help make their final decision which is laughable.

It won’t get you ahead in this win-by-whatever-means-you-can environment (cough Essendon cough Geelong cough) but Darcy showed he is clearly a fair minded player. It will at least win him a lot of respect.

I reckon there’d be a lot of players who’d be pumping the fist and high fiving teammates in an effort to con the umpires. Instead Sam didn’t even smile or raise his arm. He knew it was touched. Just walked back to set up for the kick in.

Contrast that to Hobbs being fined $1500 for feigning head contact and/or injury in order to win a free.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Loving the spirit we are playing with so far. Win or lose we have been having a real crack.

We wouldn’t have had the guts to win that game across the last few seasons. Positive signs.

 

[fargy]

Just a post to mention Bailey Williams again, Mr Consistent.

 

[lachy]

Got a bit more physical in the last quarter. Doesn’t take much I know.

It wasn't just Physical, he either marked of impacted marking contests and started following up in the second and third phase of the contest.

Lachie Smith with his development in growth shown accross the pre season could deliver more than Time did in the first 3 quarters.

However he could not deliver what Tim did in the last particularly half of the last quarter. That should be his baseline and he will be fine in the role for us

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[Werewolf]

This game was very similar to a couple we played at Geelong back in 2000-1-2.

Does anyone else recall being 51 points down in the 2nd, only to win by a goal or two in one of those matches?

The progression of last night's game felt very similar to that. Must admit I thought we'd win when we slowed the game down somewhat after quarter time.

Also, Sam Davidson's draft frustrations and early positive progress feels incredibly similar to Dale Morris. Hope that continues!

Yep. 47 points down in 2001 and 40 points down in 2002, won both

 

[WAbulldog]

Carlton look silly for letting go Matt Kennedy, he’s been a good pickup so far.

 

[lachy]

Wow Timmy had 34 hitouts to TDK's 28. It didn't look like that to me.
Anyone have HO to advantage stats ?
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His ruckwork has improved, still needs to improve his follow up in the second and third phase of a stoppage. It is his around the ground that took over 3 quarters to improve

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[JohnnySteel]

Even though you don’t want to see Bont miss games. Silver lining is that I’m glad we got to see Libba captain the club.

He is leading how you’d expect a Libba to lead. Like an absolute bulldog. And everyone is following him.

So proud of the boys.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Great to see sanders in all three games so far really thrive when the result is on the line. Kicking clutch goals, important clearances and links in play that are under a lot of pressure. Shows he is made of the right stuff. Will be a star in a few years time, let’s hope we can hold onto him long term.

 

[Anja_Nees]

Carlton look silly for letting go Matt Kennedy, he’s been a good pickup so far.

This is what happens when you get a few star players that you have to pay through the nose to retain.

Cripps, Curnow, McKay, Walsh and Weitering are on massive money (and Williams and few other imports were lured on big cash).

Guys like Owies and Kennedy had to be punted to avoid a cap crisis.

Was a great opportunity for us. Reportedly he’s on about $350k less than Macrae but probably offers more of what we really need.

 

[Bulldog rick]

Loving the way the team is playing. Just fantastic with great determination and attitude. Like to see Libba remain as captain when Bont returns. He just doesn't give up and is the heart and soul of this Great club.

 

[Deadly Darcy]

Carlton look silly for letting go Matt Kennedy, he’s been a good pickup so far.

It could also be said about us and Jack Macrae but I think it’s actually been the best thing for both parties. Jack is absolutely thriving in his new club playing a role that suits his skill set. Same with Matt Kennedy.

 

[go_sports_team]

Loving the way the team is playing. Just fantastic with great determination and attitude. Like to see Libba remain as captain when Bont returns. He just doesn't give up and is the heart and soul of this Great club.

Daresay I agree. Let Libba show the way with some mongrel attitude and let Bont do Bont things.

 

[Anja_Nees]

I’ll add that for the third week in a row I’ve been very impressed with Kennedy’s delivery. Had him pegged as a tough but lower skilled player but his passing is excellent.

 

[Mofra]

Great to see sanders in all three games so far really thrive when the result is on the line. Kicking clutch goals, important clearances and links in play that are under a lot of pressure. Shows he is made of the right stuff. Will be a star in a few years time, let’s hope we can hold onto him long term.

7 tackles last week, kicks clutch goals. The kid's going to be ok.
His running is vastly improved this year.

 

[Mofra]

Even though you don’t want to see Bont miss games. Silver lining is that I’m glad we got to see Libba captain the club.

He is leading how you’d expect a Libba to lead. Like an absolute bulldog. And everyone is following him.

So proud of the boys.

11 tackles for Libba. A very Libba-like performance

 

[srobbo]

Great win Dogs. I just want to express my admiration for Seargent Libba in the trenches…..what a bloody game! Brownlow form.

 

[Zeno The Great]

Rewatched the 2nd half, last quarter Kennedy was massive, contested ball beast. Davidson gut running to the end and uses the ball really well. Libbas scrap and fight to keep the ball in the contest so many times inspiring.

The kicking to Astro was horrendous, but too often he was doing what jamarra used to do and fly with one hand and he just needed to halve those contests which he didn't. Hopefully a stinker and he'll bounce back.

How good are Saturdays after a big Friday night win?!? Rapt with the endeavour of all the boys this year.