Pick 20# Welcome to the Bulldogs Cooper Hynes

[DognBones]

I think the match committee will probably give Hynes another game but he looks a long way off and I'd rather we bring in Poulter if we're looking for a half forward type. Poulter was used mainly as a half forward in the pre-season and looked quite reasonable. Also, having both Hynes and Dolan playing forward against established back lines is a bit too risky for mine.

 

[my plums]

I don’t see who else could’ve played in the small forward role on the weekend to be honest? Vanders, Cody, Scott injured. Arty not giving us much at the moment (and maybe still grieving?) I understand the selection of Hynes on the weekend.

 

[Unorth]

I don’t see who else could’ve played in the small forward role on the weekend to be honest? Vanders, Cody, Scott injured. Arty not giving us much at the moment (and maybe still grieving?) I understand the selection of Hynes on the weekend.

Arty would have done more than Hynes, but not enough to really influence the game in any meaningful way given how one sided the 2nd half was.

So I’m kind of okay with just getting it over with, we probably did stitch him up with the game we chose to debut him in, a shame it went as it did, hopefully he uses it as fuel and we move on.

 

[King Harold]

Arty would have done more than Hynes, but not enough to really influence the game in any meaningful way given how one sided the 2nd half was.

So I’m kind of okay with just getting it over with, we probably did stitch him up with the game we chose to debut him in, a shame it went as it did, hopefully he uses it as fuel and we move on.

Vandermeer surely was injured ?????

 

[weltschmerz]

Vandermeer surely was injured ?????

Yes, subbed off with knee soreness r4 and missed a match.

 

[_Cerberus_]

Being dumped deep in the forward line, where our game style is nothing but pump in long and high, and pray Darcy gets it. Was always going to screw Hynes over. If we didn't choke in the second half, he may have been given some midfield minutes. But being dumped in the forward pocket on our team is probably the worst thing we can do for a debutante. Not really his fault tbh.

 

[King Harold]

Arty would have done more than Hynes, but not enough to really influence the game in any meaningful way given how one sided the 2nd half was.

So I’m kind of okay with just getting it over with, we probably did stitch him up with the game we chose to debut him in, a shame it went as it did, hopefully he uses it as fuel and we move on.

I also would have played Arty.
To my eye , I am seeing him more physically able to impact and see out a game.
Match committee obviously disagree.

Tough one for Hynes, but he needs most of the year in the VFL.

 

[oldfaithfuldog]

I also would have played Arty.
To my eye , I am seeing him more physically able to impact and see out a game.
Match committee obviously disagree.

Tough one for Hynes, but he needs most of the year in the VFL.

Arty is so far off it’s not funny. He is quick and has skills, but can’t win a contest or stick a tackle on anyone. If he could magically put on 10kg of muscle he may make it, but until then he is the last to be selected IMO. Hope he proves me wrong in a few years, but doubt it.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Being dumped deep in the forward line, where our game style is nothing but pump in long and high, and pray Darcy gets it. Was always going to screw Hynes over. If we didn't choke in the second half, he may have been given some midfield minutes. But being dumped in the forward pocket on our team is probably the worst thing we can do for a debutante. Not really his fault tbh.

Missed a very simple chest mark 25 - 30 meters out from goal under no pressure. He had a chance and blew it.

His main weakness in his draft year was fitness. I strongly doubt he's ready for midfield minutes in the AFL.

Has a future, but thought it was poor by our match committee selecting him. I watched the VFL game and didn't think he was ready.

 

[weltschmerz]

Watching Hynes in the VFL, I really think we've got something here. I don't think he'll see much more senior footy this year, but he'll have a big pre-season in the gym and he'll be hungry for it r1 next year. Has that competitiveness.

 

[TiAn_]

Watching Hynes in the VFL, I really think we've got something here. I don't think he'll see much more senior footy this year, but he'll have a big pre-season in the gym and he'll be hungry for it r1 next year. Has that competitiveness.

He’s probably a much better natural fit at half forward than Sanders. Will be interesting to see what happens with the two of them next year.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[House_of_Dahl]

He’s probably a much better natural fit at half forward than Sanders. Will be interesting to see what happens with the two of them next year.

Sanders to the midfield and Hynes to HF

 

[goodcop badcop]

Sanders to the midfield and Hynes to HF

Where do we play Butters and Rowell then?

 

[Munnez]

Where do we play Butters and Rowell then?

We don't have them yet!

 

[Mofra]

Where do we play Butters and Rowell then?

Ruck

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

Could he play off half back? Or even wing? Maybe hasn’t the fitness yet.

 

[DueWest]

We don't have them yet!

It’s a forgone conclusion

 

[dergert]

Think he's putting pressure on Sanders.

 

[Testekill]

I will put my hand up and say that I was far too harsh. At the time I didn't think he was what we needed but he's a competitive beast out there.

 

[Freshwater]

I will put my hand up and say that I was far too harsh. At the time I didn't think he was what we needed but he's a competitive beast out there.

And he’s got some delicate footwork too.

 

[Angak]

Elite potential.
Stands up in the tackle.
Always seems to have time and space even in congestion.
Already has a don't argue.

 

[Doggy Dan]

F*ck how good is this bloke? Looks harder and cleaner than the lot of em at the moment.

 

[weltschmerz]

A bit more endurance and size under his belt and the sky's the limit, I love how he goes about it.

 

[Mofra]

Rated number 1 in ground ball gets tonight.
It's something Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

built his game on, take positive sign.