What They're Saying - The Bulldogs Media Thread - Part 2

[Dogs Rule]

Every time I see JJs goal get reversed in the GF my stomach still sinks.

Yet apparently we got a great run with the umps.

Go f*** yourselves Sydney, I hope you crash and burn this year.

The 2016 flag is ours and always will be. So in the words of Richie Cunningham 'sit on it'.

 

[Werewolf]

And every time I see it I get more surprised it was overturned

I was a little concerned at the time, with the game still in the balance, but can see why it was overturned. The ball didn't look completely over the line and I've no problem with that call in hindsight, particularly since we won anyway

 

[Astro_]

I was a little concerned at the time, with the game still in the balance, but can see why it was overturned. The ball didn't look completely over the line and I've no problem with that call in hindsight, particularly since we won anyway

It's been done to death, but there are missing frames in that footage. The ball could have clearly crossed the line before it was touched, but the poor footage / technology didn't allow us too reach that conclusion.

Therefore the review was inconclusive, as such the original decision should have stood.

But as you say, who gives a fu3k, we are the 2016 premiers

 

[Pugz89]

I was a little concerned at the time, with the game still in the balance, but can see why it was overturned. The ball didn't look completely over the line and I've no problem with that call in hindsight, particularly since we won anyway

Bevo himself was worried it might turn the momentum towards the Swans, but when Roughy took the mark from the kick in, I think we all breathed a sigh of relief.

 

[Pugz89]

It's been done to death, but there are missing frames in that footage. The ball could have clearly crossed the line before it was touched, but the poor footage / technology didn't allow us too reach that conclusion.

Therefore the review was inconclusive, as such the original decision should have stood.

But as you say, who gives a fu3k, we are the 2016 premiers

Can't wait for a player to whinge that such a decision cost them a flag. By rights, the AFL should be able to afford to pay their players and install technology that suits the situation but it is funny the players were mostly about themselves, rather than looking at the bigger picture. In any case, lift your ******* game AFL and upgrade the cameras ffs.

 

[Astro_]

Can't wait for a player to whinge that such a decision cost them a flag. By rights, the AFL should be able to afford to pay their players and install technology that suits the situation but it is funny the players were mostly about themselves, rather than looking at the bigger picture. In any case, lift your ******* game AFL and upgrade the cameras ffs.

You just can't have that much gap between cells if you are going to have goal line technology. Amatarish

 

[Dogs Rule]

Swans to lose another GF, a prelim or an elimination final. What would I prefer?

I know, I hope they lose a prelim by under a goal due to a controversial umpiring decision. How good would that be?

I would laugh so hard all summer.

 

[Mr. Walker]

Lin Jong was on ABC radio today just before noon. Apparently there is an exhibition on at the Immigration Museum in Melbourne about sport as a way of finding acceptance and Lin's is one of the featured storys. He spoke very well ( says "you know" a lot as most of his generation do, but kids these days what can you do) and apart from one incident involving a Tigers fan has not experienced racism on the field. He has been accepted well by the club. Sees himself as a role model to others and tries to act and behave accordingly.

 

[NoName]

ANATOMY OF A DEBUT — LEWIS YOUNG
By Lewis Young Jul 17, 2017
1

Playing my first game on Sunday was a surreal experience, and is something that I’m still coming to grips with.

Like all kids who grow up playing AFL and idolising their heroes, it’s something that was always a dream and something that I worked incredibly hard for. To do it, however, is another thing altogether!

Despite being so young and turning 18 just 11 days before the end of 2016, I had my heart set on being selected in the 2016 draft, knowing that 2017 could be a fall-back option if I was to be unsuccessful.

My tender age meant that a lot of clubs looked at me as a developing player who could be good in a few years so snapping me up in 2016 would provide another year of development in the AFL system, so I don’t think it was a negative.

But it wasn’t until a week before the draft that the possibility started to become a reality. Prior to that I was just hopeful.

Looking back at everything, I couldn’t be happier to have landed with the Western Bulldogs, even if my parents were upset to see me leave home at such a young age.

Since moving to the Whitten Oval, I’ve learnt so much and have really bonded with the other young boys at the club. We all talk about relocation and what we’re getting up to on our days off and how we’re coping. It’s just nice to be able to have that release because we’re all going through the same thing.

As the season has progressed, I wasn’t sure if I’d debut or not, but my focus was just on playing strongly with the reserves.

My VFL form had been pretty good. I’ve moved around a little bit, starting up forward and then moving into defence. I did a lot of work with Rohan Smith and Jordan Russell to assist with my positioning in defence and that really helped me to get some form.

Then, the news I had been waiting for came last Thursday morning.

The match committee chose the team at 8:30am, and Rohan Smith came into the physio room and took me into his office.

There, Luke Beveridge, Rohan and Jordan Russell told me that I was playing. Then, Bevo announced it to the group later in the afternoon and everyone got around me.

I rang dad straight away. Rohan Smith told me that I needed to ring him immediately which I appreciated, so I ran over to my phone and gave him a call.

The next couple of days were a bit of a blur. Obviously, a lot of things changed with the build-up given I was playing for a new team — it was a lot more intense in terms of the scheduling of the day, but overall the morning of the game and in the week leading up I did all of the same things.

I didn’t want to change anything, I wanted to act as if I was just going into a normal VFL or under 18s game.

So I continued with my slightly weird pre-game ritual. I always get up and make myself an omelette, eat that, and then have a warm bath with some radox in it. That relaxes me and gets me in a good mindset before the game.

About 25-30 of my friends and family came over from South Australia, and the club set up all of the tickets for them which was a huge help. I even had some mates pile into cars on the Sunday morning as they commenced the drive over!

Despite having everyone in town, I did my own thing when it came to driving into the ground. I told mum and dad that I’d see them afterwards, so I left pretty early to ensure that I wouldn’t mess anything up when it came to carparks and getting into the MCG properly. I got there very early before the game because I didn’t know how to get in and was fearful of going in the wrong entrance. It was the first time I drove under the G’ so I gave myself plenty of time to acclimatise.

When I got to the ground I saw all of my teammates, they all came to me and wished me luck which was a nice moment.

Bob Murphy and Dale Morris pulled me aside at certain times to make sure I was fine and to provide some advice.

They kept telling me that it was my first game, and I would only get one shot at it, so when I ran out I should have a look around and smile and take it all in.

Earlier on, I spoke about how I’ve gelled off-field with the younger guys, but on the field it’s people like Dale, Bob, Zaine Cordy, Matthew Boyd and Easton Wood who have assisted me when it comes to my development as part of the defensive unit.

They’ve helped with my game plan work and getting my mental state right to ensure that I’m staying in the game at all times and to stop me from switching off and daydreaming.

If you watch closely yesterday, you would have seen the great leadership in the backline. There were a lot of times where I was out of position and Dale Morris and Zaine Cordy were in my ear telling me to move left or right which was needed.

Without that support, I would have really struggled out there.

Losing focus and daydreaming comes down to inexperience because I’m still learning the game and it’s also about focusing properly.

It’s such a long game and a lot of different things happen so you have to be thinking on your feet when it comes to defence, attack, when you’re going to the bench and all of those different aspects.

It can be overwhelming and it’s easy to lose focus. Having the right mindset at certain times is really important.

The game moves so fast so it’s difficult to remember a lot of what happened, but I guess I should talk about the mark I took.

The ball was just there and I ran at it and I happened to sit on Matty Suckling’s head which was exciting but also very lucky.

He put a photo on Instagram and joked that I posterised him which was funny, and nice of him to do.

After the game, all of my family and friends were in the rooms so I went over and had a good chat with them before I did my recovery.

We all then went out for dinner to a local pub on Spencer Street and we had a nice meal. I then stayed in the city with mum and dad and my sisters in an apartment and chatted and reminisced. I then had breakfast with my friends and family this morning which was nice.

Spending that quality time with everyone close to me is something I’ll never forget. You really can’t look too far ahead in this caper, you should take time to reflect and look back at where you came from. Those close to me will always keep me grounded.

For the moment, I’m just enjoying what happened yesterday and I’m going to lap it up while I can.

I’ll think about selection later in the week. I understand I’m still young and nothing comes easily in this game.

Decisions need to made and I understand that hard calls occur.

For now, I want to build on that first stepping stone.

http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/anatomy-of-a-debut-lewis-young/

 

[SCRAY72]

Did Garry Lyon criticise YLY today about sledging Casboult after he missed a goal saying that he shouldn't have done it because it was his first game. If someone heard the comment please fill in the blanks.

 

[maddog37]

Did Garry Lyon criticise YLY today about sledging Casboult after he missed a goal saying that he shouldn't have done it because it was his first game. If someone heard the comment please fill in the blanks.

The only thing you really need to know is that G Lyon is a two bit hack shock jock bottom feeder masquerading as a radio host.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Did Garry Lyon criticise YLY today about sledging Casboult after he missed a goal saying that he shouldn't have done it because it was his first game. If someone heard the comment please fill in the blanks.

Yeah if it had of been a Melbourne player, it would have been all about the confidence of a young player blah blah.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Good on him.

They'll probably tag him for the rest of the year .

 

[Dogs 13]

YLY is Gerard Whateley's Monday Champion on 360. No pressure

 

[SCRAY72]

The only thing you really need to know is that G Lyon is a two bit hack shock jock bottom feeder masquerading as a radio host.

We could all give Lyon advice about other personal matters but that would be inappropriate.

 

[Dogs Rule]

We could all give Lyon advice about other personal matters but that would be inappropriate.

Yes. Zing.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Bevo himself was worried it might turn the momentum towards the Swans, but when Roughy took the mark from the kick in, I think we all breathed a sigh of relief.

Remember this as clear as day. When he took that mark that was the moment I thought we could win

 

[DexterTan]

Where has Sack of Balls/Al's Highlights gone? I was hoping to see a quadcall of YLY's screamer. I checked YouTube and Al's AFL channel is gone I hope nothing bad has happened...

 

[Testekill]

Where has Sack of Balls/Al's Highlights gone? I was hoping to see a quadcall of YLY's screamer. I checked YouTube and Al's AFL channel is gone I hope nothing bad has happened...

DMCA takedown most likely. It's a shame because his work is much better than the AFL's highlight packages.

 

[DexterTan]

I will miss the Octocalls

 

[TommyD13]

Anyone with a subscription able to post what Gary Buckenara has to say about our list??

 

[ab_83]

Anyone with a subscription able to post what Gary Buckenara has to say about our list??

Doesn't say anything. A bunch of hypotheticals that will never happen just like the rest of his list 'analyses'

Gary Buckenara analyses Western Bulldogs’ needs and potential off-season targets
Gary Buckenara, Herald Sun
29 minutes ago

THERE has been a lot of talk around the Bulldogs and premiership hangovers this year but their struggles this season ultimately illustrate just how hard it is to stay at the top.

The Bulldogs have been the hunted this season — every club wants to beat the premiership team so each week you need to play at 100 per cent or you’ll get knocked off.

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Luke Beveridge’s team is learning what teams like Hawthorn have been putting up with year after year after year. There is no easy game. Every club comes at you and you need to wear them down until you get on top.

All that puts extra pressure on players, not just physically but mentally as well.

Overall, I still think the list is pretty well balanced. They work for one another, are well coached and while not as star-studded as other sides, they play a passionate brand of footy and all players just play their roles.

What they need is back-up for their talls — defence, forward and ruck.

Tim English isn’t a hardened AFL player yet and needs support. Picture: Getty Images
The Dogs actually have a few developing talls on the list already behind players in the first 22 like Kieran Collins, Tim English and Lewis Young so what they might actually need are experienced bodies.

Fletcher Roberts is still young and so is Zaine Cordy and both those guys have been in and out of the side this year because they’re still developing. But is there pressure for spots in that area? Same goes for the ruck with Tom Campbell? They’ve had to play English but he isn’t ready for AFL footy just yet.

The Bulldogs need a genuine ruckman as they have been the club most affected by the removal of the third-man up so they can get their stoppage game going again because that was their real strength.

Bringing in a recognised ruckman will give them their structure back by sending Jordan Roughead to centre halfback, Tom Boyd to full forward and Jack Redpath there as well with one of those being the relief ruckman.

The other area that needs bolstering is across halfback. Bob Murphy will retire at the end of the year and Matthew Boyd as well most likely — they are two players who have filled that rebound defender role for years and will leave a massive hole.

THE JAKE STRINGER QUESTION

What do the Dogs do with Jake Stringer? I would consider trading him.

He has been horribly out of form and was dropped last year. He hasn’t reached the heights and potential he showed earlier last year and the year before — he has stalled a bit. I like Jake, I reckon he’s a very good player but he has been a bit up and down.

There would be interest from rival clubs and you have to consider all options. But before you did anything the club would need to be confident it could a) cover him and b) add a player that will be important for the team whether it’s structure-wise or just add more top talent to the list.

Jake Lever would be handy at the Bulldogs. Picture: Getty Images
WHO THE BULLDOGS SHOULD TARGET

The Dogs tried to get Matthew Lobbe from Port Adelaide a few years back and they should be in the market for him again this year to fill that ruck position. He isn’t getting a game at Port and he needs to be the No.1 ruckman, so Whitten Oval would be a great fit for him.

Lobbe’s teammate Jasper Pittard would be an ideal get to come in as a ready-made replacement for Murphy and Boyd. He is a class player — quick and uses it well, which fits in with the Bulldogs’ style. Even better he’s a free agent.

Across at West Lakes Adelaide’s Jake Lever is of interest if we believe the recent media reports. He would definitely add to that key position depth I wrote about earlier and be a walk-up start. His intercept marking is outstanding, he uses the ball well and if they can get a ruckman as well, having Lever, Roughead and Marcus Adams as the three talls down back would really shore it up.

Could Lachie Whitfield be lured out of the Giants? Picture: Getty Images
GWS midfielder Lachie Whitfield would also help them a great deal with his outside game — pace and good ball use. He’d complement the likes of Tom Liberatore and Mitch Wallis and the guys that win the hard ball.

Tom Rockliff would be an interesting target. Liberatore has struggled this year and Wallis is just coming back from a serious injury, so having another big body in there, who is a clearance specialist, would make that midfield mix even more dangerous. He also suits their style.

The other player the Dogs would talk to is Eric Mackenzie from West Coast. He has played of late for the Eagles but before that was really out of favour and might jump at the chance to move to a club like that Dogs who can offer him regular senior games. If the Dogs miss out on Lever he’d be a good option.




BUCKY’S UNTOUCHABLES

Marcus Bontempelli, Mitch Wallis, Lachie Hunter, Jake Stringer*, Easton Wood, Jack Macrae, Tom Boyd, Jordan Roughead, Tory Dickson, Jason Johannisen, Jack Redpath, Liam Picken, Lin Jong, Tim English, Kieran Collins.

*The Dogs would want to keep him but if they received a good offer, you’d look at it.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Stopped reading when he referred to Roughead as a defender

 

[The Original Swooper]

Stopped reading when he referred to Roughead as a defender

Beat me to it.

 

[ThirdLegUp]

Stringer could be traded... but then he is in the untouchables list, as a could be if the right offer given..... that doesn't make him untouchable then does it bucky ya brick head