Prediction Changes Rd 13 vs Hoks

[Dogs Rule]

Staggering how we now find ourselves out of the eight. Makes this game all the more critical. Must win.

 

[jaxie1]

We have not lost a single game due to team selection this season and will not next week.

Yes there will be some posters gnawing about selections but any changes will be around the periphery.

We have a good solid game plan, are better accross the board than the hocs, good coaching panel and if any player who played in last years elimination final is not chomping at the bit for significant revenge they should go a play lawn bowls.

Other than significant consistent player errors no matter who is in or out we should be beating the Hocs

Hey go easy on us lawn bowlers you know is the deadliest game more people die doing it

 

[Mojorisin]

I felt Darcy’s hit was later and, most importantly, he didn’t attempt to spoil. Can’t think of others off the top of my head.

Whilst Darcy's was later Meek was still late and didn't to my eye seem to be looking at the ball which us what saved Pearce.

 

[Doggy]

Whilst Darcy's was later Meek was still late and didn't to my eye seem to be looking at the ball which us what saved Pearce.

He got the Dawks discount. Following on from Newcombe

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Staggering how we now find ourselves out of the eight. Makes this game all the more critical. Must win.

Yes, this becomes the most important game of the season. We have not beaten any of the teams above us as it stands at the moment. I am afraid our close losses do not cut from here they have left us with little wriggle room even though our draw is pretty good from here.

I am fairly certain we will win the midfield battle which gives us a good chance. The worries are Astro getting destroyed in the air against Barrass and the hawks small forwards of Watson and Moore if they find form plus Ginnivan.

 

[JohnnySteel]

It’ll probably just end up being Baker out for Treloar.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Sick of the honourable loss shit like Pies, Cats and even Lions to an extent.

Just win. Time for the club to be ruthless. We have an opportunity this year - don’t piss it away.

 

[seaweed]

A bit nervous about this one as I see it as a Must Win, given our current ladder position. And knowing the Hawks are coming off a belting makes me even more nervous, because you just know they’re going to come out firing, and I’m still not sure which Bulldogs are going to show up on game day. It’s a bit like a lucky dip cause you just don’t know what you’re going to get.

 

[Dogs Rule]

A bit nervous about this one as I see it as a Must Win, given our current ladder position. And knowing the Hawks are coming off a belting makes me even more nervous, because you just know they’re going to come out firing, and I’m still not sure which Bulldogs are going to show up on game day. It’s a bit like a lucky dip cause you just don’t know what you’re going to get.

They can come out firing, but again, we're now out of the eight have had honourable losses up to our eyeballs this year and we have the embarrassment of last September that's still raw. If that's not enough motivation, I don't know what is.

Win. No excuses.

 

[Fossie 32]

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[Angak]

I would like to see Dolan come in specifically in the sub role. Think he's had the best impact of all our subs this year.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

I would like to see Dolan come in specifically in the sub role. Think he's had the best impact of all our subs this year.

Yeah I think Dolan, McNeil, and Bramble are our best sub options atm

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Yeah I think Dolan, McNeil, and Bramble are our best sub options atm

I think we should strongly consider Treloar for sub. Freo did with Fyffe yesterday. Sure, ADZ is good enough to be in the starting 18 but you cannot argue the problems he has with his calf and becoming a super sub could be a role that allows him to be available more often. He can still be the difference between winning and losing.

 

[iambrilliant]

This could be a season defining game for the dogs here. Havent beaten a top 8 team other then gws, Honourable losses coming out of our ass. Hawks are going to come out breathing fire. Huge test for us really need to win to show we are the real deal and not pretenders.

Come on dogs time to show some maturity and get the job done

 

[DueWest]

This could be a season defining game for the dogs here. Havent beaten a top 8 team other then gws, Honourable losses coming out of our ass. Hawks are going to come out breathing fire. Huge test for us really need to win to show we are the real deal and not pretenders.

Come on dogs time to show some maturity and get the job done

Think this game really sets up top 4 opportunities, we won’t make it if we don’t beat sides around us and then draw opens up

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

A bit nervous about this one as I see it as a Must Win, given our current ladder position. And knowing the Hawks are coming off a belting makes me even more nervous, because you just know they’re going to come out firing, and I’m still not sure which Bulldogs are going to show up on game day. It’s a bit like a lucky dip cause you just don’t know what you’re going to get.

IF we don't see it on Thursday I reckon we are cooked. We are fearful of a belting with the current attitude and application something doesn't seem right. Let's hope for a cracking game at least.

 

[Philthy1]

IF we don't see it on Thursday I reckon we are cooked. We are fearful of a belting with the current attitude and application something doesn't seem right. Let's hope for a cracking game at least.

never underestimate our ability to **** things up when expectation is high.

 

[seaweed]

IF we don't see it on Thursday I reckon we are cooked. We are fearful of a belting with the current attitude and application something doesn't seem right. Let's hope for a cracking game at least.

Sounds like there’s nerves in both supporter camps! I agree with you, let’s hope for a corker of a game. Goal for goal and nobody backs down

 

[SA HAWK]

This could be a season defining game for the dogs here. Havent beaten a top 8 team other then gws, Honourable losses coming out of our ass. Hawks are going to come out breathing fire. Huge test for us really need to win to show we are the real deal and not pretenders.

Come on dogs time to show some maturity and get the job done

We should have done that last week but didn't so who knows.

 

[Mofra]

Maybe they just want Ginnivan to wear a mouthguard so that no-one has to listen to all his sh.ttalk.

"How come this mouth-guard has straps?"
"Shut up and put it on"

 

[adogsfan5]

Darcy not far away.. potentially this week or next.

 

[Doggy]

Darcy not far away.. potentially this week or next.

Sorry Saints

 

[stefoid]

A bit nervous about this one as I see it as a Must Win, given our current ladder position. And knowing the Hawks are coming off a belting makes me even more nervous, because you just know they’re going to come out firing, and I’m still not sure which Bulldogs are going to show up on game day. It’s a bit like a lucky dip cause you just don’t know what you’re going to get.

The hawks are not playing the hard running, high pressure game they were successful with later last year. However thats more about attitude than who is playing. If they collectively decide to have a real crack they will worry us, and we could lose this one if we arent totally switched on.

What worries me is that if we are allowed to do as we please, we crush, but when the opposition brings the pressure, we tend to cough it up. "pressure them and they will fold" will be underlined at the top of the blackboard in the hawks room all week, just as it will be for all teams from now on.

If Treloar is back and remains uninjured, Frij has to embrace defence and be a rock back there that uses the ball well.

Altho I still have questions if he can play wing. Hes not lightning, but he can cover a lot of ground, and davidson, for all his hard running, is highly suspect in traffic. His skills in close are not up to AFL standard.

Its a bit late in the year, but Frij to the wing and Davidson to half forward is not crazy is it?

 

[blagodellago]

The hawks are not playing the hard running, high pressure game they were successful with later last year. However thats more about attitude than who is playing. If they collectively decide to have a real crack they will worry us, and we could lose this one if we arent totally switched on.

What worries me is that if we are allowed to do as we please, we crush, but when the opposition brings the pressure, we tend to cough it up. "pressure them and they will fold" will be underlined at the top of the blackboard in the hawks room all week, just as it will be for all teams from now on.

If Treloar is back and remains uninjured, Frij has to embrace defence and be a rock back there that uses the ball well.

Altho I still have questions if he can play wing. Hes not lightning, but he can cover a lot of ground, and davidson, for all his hard running, is highly suspect in traffic. His skills in close are not up to AFL standard.

Its a bit late in the year, but Frij to the wing and Davidson to half forward is not crazy is it?

Love Davidson on the wing. There are so many strengths to his game and the requisite composure under pressure will only come with experience at the highest level under the highest pressure — I reckon he’s a fast learner too. Let him make the wing his own.

 

[stefoid]

Love Davidson on the wing. There are so many strengths to his game and the requisite composure under pressure will only come with experience at the highest level under the highest pressure — I reckon he’s a fast learner too. Let him make the wing his own.

Hopefully, but maybe his strengths do us more good a little closer to goal? And his weaknesses dont hurt us so much