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6 days to respond.
AFL Round 7
Western Bulldogs vs Richmond
Saturday 7:25 PM AEST @ Etihad Stadium
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Also, bit of a throw back to the good old days
the VFL game is being played as a curtain raiser to the main gig
Starts about 3pm IIRC
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"But" ?
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Maybe WP is predicting a "but" hurting experience. :lol
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"But" ?
Typo
Corrected- VFL game is definitely on before the main gig
Games starts at 3.30
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Match preview: Western Bulldogs v Richmond
afl.com.au
3 May 2017
SUMMARY
The Bulldogs look to have finally got their groove back against Greater Western Sydney last week despite going down by two points. Luke Beveridge would have been pleased his side's intensity around the ball was back to its ferocious best and ball movement from defence to attack is steadily improving. What would have frustrated him was the Dogs' ongoing wayward kicking in front of goal, but if the premiers fix up that problem, Richmond might encounter a 'perfect storm' for the second week running. The Tigers went into the clash with Adelaide last week high on confidence and undefeated, but left with a 76-point drubbing and plenty of questions over their finals aspirations. The Crows blew them away with exquisite ball movement on a lightning fast Adelaide Oval deck – something the Dogs are capable of in the benign conditions of Etihad Stadium.
WHERE AND WHEN: Etihad Stadium, Saturday, May 6, 7.25PM AEST
LAST FIVE TIMES
R16, 2016, Western Bulldogs 12.13 (85) d Richmond 11.9 (75) at Etihad Stadium
R2, 2015, Western Bulldogs 12.13 (85) d Richmond 9.12 (66) at the MCG
R3, 2014, Western Bulldogs 15.10 (100) d Richmond 15.8 (98) at Etihad Stadium
R13, 2013, Richmond 17.19 (121) d Western Bulldogs 8.13 (61) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2013, Richmond 20.15 (135) d Western Bulldogs 10.8 (68) at Etihad Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Richmond led by seven points at three-quarter time when the teams last played before the Bulldogs kicked six goals to three in the final quarter. Marcus Bontempelli was best on ground with 25 disposals, eight tackles and two goals.
2. The Bulldogs continue to be the best tackling side in 2017 averaging 76 per game just ahead of the Tigers ranked third at an average of 73.5. Tom Liberatore is the second ranked player for tackles with 57.
3. The Dogs have now won the past three clashes between the sides ending the Tigers run of three straight wins. Since 2012 its three wins each.
4. The Dogs are the worst centre clearance team in 2017, averaging 10.5 per game; the Tigers are only marginally better ranked with 12 per game.
5. Accuracy hasn't been a strong suit of the Dogs in 2017, ranked 17th with a disappointing 79.93 at 42.5%; Richmond is mid-table with 84.74 at 49.1%.
6. Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli sits fourth overall in the Schick AFL Player Ratings, with a score of 623.3. Dustin Martin is the Tigers' highest placed player at 19th overall with 515.2 points.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR… Tom Boyd.
The 21-year-old is yet to get anywhere near the form that saw him one of the Dogs' best in their premiership triumph. He's only kicked three goals and is averaging just two marks a game.
PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 31 points.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-02/match-preview-western-bulldogs-v-richmond
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The Tigers were “belted” at stoppages last week and Hardwick expects a response on Saturday night against the premiers, who feast on a combative style.
The Bulldogs, bit back last week after an inconsistent start to the season to push GWS Giants, have won the past three against Richmond in close games.
“It’s always a tough contest with the way they play the game, their contested ball numbers are high, their handball numbers are high,” Hardwick said.
“It’s just a matter of who can control the contest inside and out, that’s probably going to win the game. Who takes those turnover chances and is clean offensively to get the score on the board.”
Source: Herald-Sun website (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/richmond-to-throw-josh-caddy-into-the-midfield-to-ignite-his-season/news-story/9fa4f6b02d4a3a3441d2b4f1b0033ac2)
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Bevo won't fall for Dusty tagging temptation
afl.com.au
May 4, 2017
With the Bulldogs to host a Richmond side including in-form midfielder Dustin Martin on Saturday night, Beveridge said he'd be initially sticking with a team-first approach to limiting the destructive Tiger's impact.
"We'll do our best to control (Martin) as a midfield group, but we'll monitor how he's going and whether or not we need to put a bit more time into him," Beveridge said on Thursday morning.
'We'll need to pay some attention to Dusty, but they've got some very, very good midfielders in their captain (Trent Cotchin) and obviously Prestia has come on board.
"None of those (tagging) performances change my philosophy, (but) they make you think, there's no doubt about it.
"At times we've deployed that sort of approach, but it's not our mantra, it's not our plan A usually."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-04/bevo-wont-fall-for-dusty-tagging-temptation
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I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.
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I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.
They haven't got hold of us in the past couple of years, there's no good reason to think that they will. If you're a line betting fiend, this would be a nice leg to multi
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Have a mate who plays for the doggies. View richmond as a weak team, hope we prove him wrong just so I can lay into him.
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They've thought that for years- ever since one of their players (Grant?)made those public comments about us giving up during a match where they belted us....in fact a lot of clubs think that about us....
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I'd be suprised if we get within 7 goals of the Bulldogs.
...in the first quarter....
80 point thumping unless we play like we did last week in the 1st quarter against The Crows...and maintain it for 4 quarters
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Will Boyd win the ruck and kick a few goals. I bet we play him into form, it's our role in the grand scheme of things.
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They've thought that for years- ever since one of their players (Grant?)made those public comments about us giving up during a match where they belted us....in fact a lot of clubs think that about us....
Griff
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Yep. It was Griffen.
As to the match, the Bulldogs haven't belted anyone for a while. I hope we aren't the first team, although we tend to match up well with them.
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From Barrett's 'sliding doors' column this week:
RICHMOND
IF ...... you want us to ignore last week's post-first quarter output of five scoring shots to 30 against the Crows ...
THEN ....... you'll need to be competitive for a whole lot longer this week against the Dogs. Come on, we nearly waved the credit card over the paypass machine to buy a ticket on the bandwagon.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-05/sliding-doors-round-seven
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From Barrett's 'sliding doors' column this week:
RICHMOND
IF ...... you want us to ignore last week's post-first quarter output of five scoring shots to 30 against the Crows ...
THEN ....... you'll need to be competitive for a whole lot longer this week against the Dogs. Come on, we nearly waved the credit card over the paypass machine to buy a ticket on the bandwagon.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-05/sliding-doors-round-seven
Lol what a wanker this bloke is...
Tell you what, I almost paid to see n0rfs 0-5 start :shh
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Think the Tiges win tonight
Jack to have a blinder
We did ok last time we played
Wait and see
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Norths 0-5 start is keeping my season solid atm too, To cap it off nicely would be us stomping a mud hole in their arses
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Does anyone think we will win tonight?
Really keen to see how we bounce back from last weeks result. Dogs have just been going this season but last week they turned it on and dominated the giants around the stoppages. They'll be smarting so we better bring our best tonight otherwise it could get ugly.
Would go Martin v Bont and Cotch v Libba head to head. Lambert onto Dalhaus or mcCrae, get Castagna onto Jahannison reckon he has the body strength and pace to make him accountable. Hope that Soldo can go the distance and that Jack and rance play out of their skin as bookends.
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I think we can win .
Doggies are now the hunted .
Look at St Kilda last night - got a sniff and went for the kill against more fancied opponents.
Redemption is always only one week away in football.
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Does anyone think we will win tonight?
Really keen to see how we bounce back from last weeks result. Dogs have just been going this season but last week they turned it on and dominated the giants around the stoppages. They'll be smarting so we better bring our best tonight otherwise it could get ugly.
Would go Martin v Bont and Cotch v Libba head to head. Lambert onto Dalhaus or mcCrae, get Castagna onto Jahannison reckon he has the body strength and pace to make him accountable. Hope that Soldo can go the distance and that Jack and rance play out of their skin as bookends.
Ive got a sneaky suspicion we'll have a win. Its all about the vibe.
Having said that, if we get behind and it blows out like last week ill be pretty disapointed. So im trying to not to convince myself.
Richmond supporteer psychology 101 i guess :-\
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FINAL INTERCHANGES
Western Bulldogs: Matthew Boyd, Clay Smith, Toby McLean, Lin Jong
Richmond: Brandon Ellis, Anthony Miles, Corey Ellis, Dan Butler
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-06/final-teams-saturday
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We have not played well at Etihad stadium now for years, I'm really interested to see if that changes with your new game style and unlike last week if we can stick to the game plan for the whole game I'd take a close loss if we can stick the game plane of the first 5 weeks.
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Let's hope the upsets continue with our game :pray.
We need to match or better the Dogs on the inside.
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Houli dropped mark under no pressure :banghead
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Bounce at HB favours Rioli. Off to Rance who goes long and Jack marks. Hands to Dusty who runs into an open goal :gotigers.
Rich 6
WB 0
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Silly Grimes.
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Terrible defence richmond
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Sorry guys but how was that high? Grimes got the ball
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:facepalm.
Pathetic defending. That ball should have been punched through :banghead.
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Sorry guys but how was that high? Grimes got the ball
He collected Suckling high with his upper arm. Incidental but umps pay those now days.
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How was that not called a throw? It's not basketball.
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Anyway we get it back and it ends up with Jack 50 out. Good kick but it strays really late.
Rich 7
WB 6
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Sorry guys but how was that high? Grimes got the ball
He collected Suckling high with his upper arm. Incidental but umps pay those now days.
Disagree
So he's not meant to spoil, he got ball first it's a great spoil and stupid decision that cost us a goal
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In the back to Rance?
Lucky Boyd totally shanked that OOTF.
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We need to get reward for effort here, feel we're on top in general play got to make it count
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Sorry guys but how was that high? Grimes got the ball
He collected Suckling high with his upper arm. Incidental but umps pay those now days.
Disagree
So he's not meant to spoil, he got ball first it's a great spoil and stupid decision that cost us a goal
It looked worse than it was. Grimes had to swing his arm around to reach the ball.
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Good gutsy mark Elton
Kick it son
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Elton point. Who wudda thunk
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Elton set shot misses.
8 - 6
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Floss at CHF. Nice pass to numbers and Lambert marks 25m out on a angle. Goal :gotigers
Good start.
Rich 14
WB 6
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Goal
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Dogs showing soldo zero respect playing running Dunkley and Lin Jong through the centre bounce
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Ellis should have done better there. A chance to mark that.
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Ellis just squibbed it
The scared girl is back
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Did anyone see that? B ellis pulls out of a contest
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Well done Cotch. Wanted it more. Got it to Butler who kicks to a 1-on-1 and Jack to smart there marks it. Goal :gotigers
Rich 20
WB 6
500 career goals to Jack :clapping
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That's a joke. So it's deliberate b/c Elton didn't touch it a millisecond before it went out ::).
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Floss with more touches this qtr down back than he's had in midfield all year
Jack could have a day out here wihout Dale
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Soldo been good
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That's a joke. So it's deliberate b/c Elton didn't touch it a millisecond before it went out ::).
Joke of a decision
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B ellis squibidy squib squib
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More Deliberate than the other one at it went straight across goal to the line 50m from any player :whistle.
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Strong tackle caddy
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Get someone defensive side of the stoppage :banghead.
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So you can bear hug Jack now? ::)
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Jack gets the next mark anyway. Goal :gotigers
Rich 26
WB 7
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Caddy to Ellis to Markov 40m out. Falls short. Butler snap drifts wide.
27 - 7
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Butler :gotigers
Rich 33
WB 7
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Soldo has done everything you could ask of him, well done so far
Floss has been excellent
Caddy v good
Markov lively
Good 1st qtr
let's keep this up
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Houli handball to the opposition :banghead
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I am liking Soldo's work but any chance we might win a clearance off his tap work?
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1/4 time
Richmond 5.3-33
W.Bulldogs 1.1-7
Goals: Riewoldt 2, Martin, Butler, Lambert.
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Poor lead, He put it out in front of him, Houli and his family are beloved unto god
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Houli handball to the opposition :banghead
Continually tries to stop momentum when we are having a good period in a game. Seems to have numerous brain fades for some reason, very frustrating player to watch.
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Soldo has done everything you could ask of him, well done so far
Floss has been excellent
Caddy v good
Markov lively
Good 1st qtr
let's keep this up
Agree with all that, TM.
Hitouts 20 - 1. Not paying Soldo respect in the ruck has backfired so far for the Dogs. We've exposed their lack of height across the park so far.
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Soldo and the midfield need to have what they call a "plan", surely we should know where the tap is going, Bont seems to know exactly where it's going.
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Houli handball to the opposition :banghead
Continually tries to stop momentum when we are having a good period in a game. Seems to have numerous brain fades for some reason, very frustrating player to watch.
Tell me about it. Bloody rubbish player
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Is it just me or does the commentary poo other supporters? Every game we've played this year is all about how bad the opposition are travelling or how well they're playing, rarely about how well we're playing and pressuring. Doggies looked a little panicked towards the end of that qtr, that was a sigh of relief from bob when the siren went with 2 tigers about to bring him down
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Cheat shot Cordy.
Jack marks 25m out. Goal :gotigers. His 3rd.
Rich 39
WB 7
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Is it just me or does the commentary frustrate other supporters? Every game we've played this year is all about how bad the opposition are travelling or how well they're playing, rarely about how well we're playing and pressuring. Doggies looked a little panicked towards the end of that qtr, that was a sigh of relief from bob when the siren went with 2 tigers about to bring him down
No one respects us because of the past 37 years.
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Silly Rance.
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Jeez our tall defendwrs are playing well
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That's holding the ball.
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Castagna is 'on'
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The closest ump says both holding and the one 60m away says it's only Astbury holding ::).
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Nice one ump.60m away :banghead
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Haha. Justice!
39 - 8
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Such bs when an ump 60 metres away can over rule an ump 5 metres away
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Vlas shoulder
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Too easy there, Tiges. :banghead.
Floss running off with a 'dead' right arm.
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hows that ump running 60 metres to over rule another ump and give em a free shot on goal
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Protect the defensive side of the stoppage FFS :banghead. No wonder they are winning the clearances despite our hitout dominance.
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hows that ump running 60 metres to over rule another ump and give em a free shot on goal
That ump is a heap a poo
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We need to stand up. Momentum change since that dodgy free.
39 - 20
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Any chance the captain get the footy?
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Got to be better there Lambert! 20 metres out
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Lambert misses running into goal :P. Great work by Georgie.
40 - 20
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Who was that to Miles?
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Any chance the captain get the footy?
You meant the 'Untouchable'?
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Dogs have lifted, feel we've lifted our intensity too last few mins, need reward on scoreboard
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Elton :facepalm.
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stuff you elton you have to take those easy marks
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Cotchin 2 handballs for the game.
....and thats it.
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Poor Markov. Stick your knee out to protect the space.
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That was a mark to Cotch?
Rioli point.
41 - 22
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Astbury excellent 1st half
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Fumbling and running over ball at crucial times is letting the Dogs in.
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:banghead
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One things for sure, high pressure games will always expose pretenders
Ellis and houli have shat themselves a few times giving a handball straight to the opposition
Can't keep carrying players like this
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Our structure has fallen away. Dusty weaved around for about 15 secs yet he had no one to kick long to. Then gave it Caddy under pressure and the turnover = Dogs goal.
41- 28
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Somebody snot that Gary Zimmerman in the mouth.....
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Great paly by Lambert but his teammates were ballwatching :banghead
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Umpires have looked after us so far
And I'm serious
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One things for sure, high pressure games will always expose pretenders
Ellis and houli have shat themselves a few times giving a handball straight to the opposition
Can't keep carrying players like this
Houli free against right on cue
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Umpires have looked after us so far
And I'm serious
Cmon its been even at best
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Floss looks in a bad way
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Looks like Floss' shoulder is stuffed :(.
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McIntosh misses. Got to take your chances.
42 - 28
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We just need the next one to get reward for effort otherwise if dogs get another I can see us dropping our heads
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We are such panic merchants in defence ere was no need for that deliberate there
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Dusty all class :bow. :gotigers
Rich 48
WB 28
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Great transition for a nice dusty goal
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Up yours ump
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We have some soft and dumb players at times.
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That punch through was after the siren? That' should not be a score (point) to the Dogs.
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Is it just me otle would anyone else like to pin down Picken and shave his head, followed by an effing beating???
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This whole first half all I've heard from e commentators is about the dogs poor starts and their inaccurate kicking.
stuffing nightmare listening to these chumps
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That punch through was after the siren? That' should not be a score (point) to the Dogs.
Fmd perpetual handouts at every turn
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That punch through was after the siren? That' should not be a score (point) to the Dogs.
Siren definitely went before it was punched through - shouldn't count
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Half-time
Richmond 5.3 7.6-48
W.Bulldogs 1.1 4.6-30
Goals: Riewoldt 3, Martin 2, Butler, Lambert.
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This whole first half all I've heard from e commentators is about the dogs poor starts and their inaccurate kicking.
stuffing nightmare listening to these chumps
Zemplis wants to get on his knees and beg like a dog for the soggy biscuit. Prik is makingbme sick
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The ump sprinted across the field to overrule the other ump who clearly saw the dogs player clinging onto Astbury and then tried to blame Arsebury for bringing him to ground...so why wasn't the first free for holding paid instead after he conceded that he was holding? It just proves they make poo up as they go along.
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This whole first half all I've heard from e commentators is about the dogs poor starts and their inaccurate kicking.
stuffing nightmare listening to these chumps
Zemplis wants to get on his knees and beg like a dog for the soggy biscuit. Prik is makingbme sick
Put him in the same stuffnut commentator category as Healy and T Shaw
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We are giving them too much space out wide and then getting caught when they take it in through the corridor. Need to tighten up in that area. Also need to stop bombing it inside 50, Wood will swallow it every time. We have speed in there, even a kick along the ground would be more dangerous.
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Floss was a big loss, was nigh on bog in the 1st quarter
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Need to find our brains again during the break. Too many Tigers fumbled and panicked under pressure in that 2nd qtr and rushed disposals when they needed to be more aware of who and what was going on around them. Too much aimlessly bombing blindly away inside 50 instead of mixing it up and lowering the eyes at times. At stoppages, we continually left the defensive side unprotected which allowed the Dogs to burst out of the stoppage under no pressure. Fix that up and will be able to use our advantage in the hitouts.
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Is it just me or would anyone else like to pin down Picken and shave his head, followed by an effing beating???
Cmon kids i wont repeat myself. Whos in? >:(
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Yeh vlastuin played as well as I'd ever seen him play in the 1st. Real shame
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Floss was a big loss, was night on bog in the 1st quarter
Very true. He was constantly reading the play well and picking off the Dogs' 'out' kick from defence.
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I know Astburry has his brain fails but his intercept marking has been good this season. Allows Rance to do his thing.
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Sorry we lost floss hope he isn't not too badly hurt
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That;s our 4th deliberate for the night ::). And it wasn;'t deliberate as it came off the side of Dusty's boot from the centre of the ground.
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Umpiring turning into a farce now
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Again no one defensive side of the stoppage :banghead.
We get it back luckily but Dusty bombs it OOTF :P,
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What a pathetic decision
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Tell me bout this umpire
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But you're still allowed to deliberately punch it 20m on the full over the fence :whistle.
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Good lad Elton, great grab Grigg now kick it!
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well done grigger
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Good mark Grigg 30m out. Goal :gotigers
Rich 54
WB 31
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Love the Griggster
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farkin farkity stuff stuff
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Too easy :banghead.
Once again they get the easy clearance :banghead
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Disappointing effort there rance
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nice chuck
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Tell me bout this umpire
Deserves a beating with soap in a sock - Full Metal Jacket style
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ROFL
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Well stuff me
Elton is looking like a footballer tonight
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stuff the dogs make me sick, always looking for a handout.
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Effing hell :banghead
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Elton mark and good kick to Jack's lead on the wing. Cotch free and goes to Georgie up against two marks it :clapping. Misses.
Bugger!
We get it back but Dusty's kick Inside 50 is poor and the Dogs get out and goal :banghead
55 - 44
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ruck that's annoying, castagna misses from 30 and they get a cheap goal on transition
Go stuff yourselves dogs well done dusty and caddy
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Thank gawd for that.
Bad turnover by the Dogs. Dusty to Caddy who bananas a goal from directly in front :huh :gotigers
Rich 61
WB 44
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Dusty tripped = holding the ball :huh
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Yep saw that dooks but let it slide bc we got the goal anyway
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They are killing us out of the clearances. Still not protecting the defensive side.
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Gonna say it again, go Elton you good thing, has played chf well tonight
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Yep saw that dooks but let it slide bc we got the goal anyway
Hmmmm.....
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In the back??? He dropped his knees ffs this ump
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In the back on Daniel :huh :huh :huh
Your fracking kidding
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Umps really twerking hard to get the bulldogs home now
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Is it part of the game plan tonight to have no one defensive side of a stoppage or front and square at a marking contest? :banghead
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Bong is getting off the leash, twice in the last 5 mins he's drifted fwd without an opponent
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Any chance we can use the corridor?
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We've gone into dumb footy mode :banghead.
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Yep, starting to panic stupidly now
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Next week in Nank out Elton
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Bong is getting off the leash, twice in the last 5 mins he's drifted fwd without an opponent
He knows we're stupid going forward and will ignore the obvious good option and choose the non-obvious bad option causing the turnover :banghead
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50m?
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stuff this umpire he has shares in Footiscray the prick
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Oh stuff me, this is last year all over again
What rubbish
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LOL at these umps. Cordy did the same thing to Jack in the 2nd qtr and no 50. Rance does it and it's a freebie 50m and goal :banghead.
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Umps really twerking hard to get the bulldogs home now
Twerking with a massive dildo in their arse fmd
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Umpires goal. Again.
Which mofo said we had the advantage of the calls????
:banghead
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Geez we are a dumb footy side.
61 - 57
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Get stuffed umpire ::)
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stuff OFF UMPIRE
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Umps really twerking hard to get the bulldogs home now
Twerking with a massive dildo in their arse fmd
Theyve been doin it all nite
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Geez houli even makes a simple mark look laborious.
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Dumb dumb dumb.
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Aaaaand another 50.
Well done ump you gutless idiot
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Can we actually stick a tackle?
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That was pathetic short, had Bont wrapped up and just let him shrug off like he wasn't there
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Aaaaand another 50.
Well done ump you gutless idiot
That one was there. Stupid by Caddy.
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Free kicks 17 to 8
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Umpires goal. Again.
Which mofo said we had the advantage of the calls????
:banghead
''Twas your old mate Damo
Sorry Dooks
Mocked us
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Glad I am not there, I reckon I would be getting chased around the ground by cops after chinning that stuffing umpire
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Wow we unravelled that last 5 mins, I love the desperation but geez we've got to be better than that, lower the eyes and this game is ere for the taking
Need a lift from our captain
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Plus 6 x 50m penalties.
These umps need a chit kicking
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Getting spanked in clearances. Really need to work on the set ups because they just run it out way too easily
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Can we win?
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Need 3/4 time to regroup big time.
3/4 time
Richmond 5.3 7.6 9.7-61
W.Bulldogs 1.1 4.6 8.11-59
Goals: Riewoldt 3, Martin 2, Butler, Lambert, Grigg, Caddy.
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Glad I am not there, I reckon I would be getting chased around the ground by cops after chinning that stuffing umpire
Uber in and do it
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Three tacklers and the player still gets a handball away, not good enough. Do we actually defend the corridor, could set up a scout camp in the space the Dogs have through the middle.
Going back to the short kicking mistake riddled game instead of the fast game thats brought dividends. Feel we will get blown away in this last quarter.
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Umpires goal. Again.
Which mofo said we had the advantage of the calls????
:banghead
''Twas your old mate Damo
Sorry Dooks
Mocked us
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Can we win?
Not if we don't start winning some clearances and find some brains when we have the ball forward of centre and going inside 50. Is Dimma watching a different game to us and can't see that not protecting the defensive side of stoppages is gifting them these easy clearances.
Clearances 20 - 32
Inside 50s 33 - 47
Frees 8 - 16 ::)
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Eltons taken a step forward tonight but geez he missed a simple handball on the wing that turned a goal scoring chance for us into a goal conceded.
if we sharpen up a bit and catch gives us something we can run this out, just hate the lack of composure from our players, calm down and stop the dumb errors, enough with that poo
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Three tacklers and the player still gets a handball away, not good enough. Do we actually defend the corridor, could set up a scout camp in the space the Dogs have through the middle.
Going back to the short kicking mistake riddled game instead of the fast game thats brought dividends. Feel we will get blown away in this last quarter.
+1.
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Is cotchin playing. Completely unsighted. Missing tackles.
We need a big last quarter from the captain.
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Three tacklers and the player still gets a handball away, not good enough. Do we actually defend the corridor, could set up a scout camp in the space the Dogs have through the middle.
Going back to the short kicking mistake riddled game instead of the fast game thats brought dividends. Feel we will get blown away in this last quarter.
Yep that was Bont in the centre of the ground, really poor effort that was followed up by another poor effort from short on Bont, got to be harder than that
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Looking at the scoreline for the ladt 3 quarters im sure the umps will help me a fairy tale ending for the dogs ::)
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Is C Ellis even playing?
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This is last years corresponding game all over again
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Looking at the scoreline for the ladt 3 quarters im sure the umps will help me a fairy tale ending for the dogs ::)
Exactly.
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Is C Ellis even playing?
Pretending to
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Stfu basil idiot zemplis, clearly takes grimes legs out and he says Noooo, it's gone against him " like it was ever bonts free moron
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High tackle Dalhaus?????????
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Anoither free to the Dogs ::)
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haha unbelievable
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Our disposals inside 50 since 1/4 time has been pathetic.
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OMG we actually got a free and in front of goal :o
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Come on Miles yessss! Soft but they owe us a few!
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Free kicks 19 to 9
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Miles kicks it. Goal :gotigers
Rich 67
WB 60
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Zempilas really barracking them home now.
Giving his all.
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We're going to have to be world class around the stoppages now
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:facepalm
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Jumped into soldos back - no free
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Got to stick one grabs grimes, stop panicking tigers ffs
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Zempilas PLEEEEEEDING for the bulldogs free
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Lambert tries to grubber it. Point.
68 - 61
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Should've goaled from that
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Dusty's kicking at goal has been off tonight. OOTF.
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:banghead
Freaking miss tackles.
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ZEMPILAS relieved "its ok its ok and the bulldogs get the goal"
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They get the next one its over
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oh wtf was that
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i hate houli
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We are the DUMBEST footy side :banghead.
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Well done Basil i hope you are happy.
Go stuff yourself
As for houli NEVER EVER AGAIN
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I can't hack the constant fumbles pick it up and if you get tackled it's a ball up
Stop pooting yours elves
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Panic merchants we a.Must say big players gone missing big time.
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stuff you all
Soft
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The umpires got their stuffing wish
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Houli time up simple as that.Under pressure goes to water.
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Captain cotchin piece of poo
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We've thrown away a massive opportunity to gain some respect
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We have first chance to gain possession, fumble or do something stupid and they get the easy out the back goal.
Rise and repeat :banghead
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Houli time up simple as that.Under pressure goes to water.
NEVER again
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Clear for everyone to see, in close handballing by the Dogs is light years ahead of our level.
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:facepalm.
We can't play players who can't even perform the basic skills of the game such as marking under no physical pressure (Elton).
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coughed it up in the dying 10 lol unbelievable
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Fu Elton
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In saying that coaches box hasn't made a move or change anything.Martin and Cotch no were to be seen.
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Next goal wins
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That's what class is
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Up yours ump. That was holding the ball against Wood.
Jack goal :gotigers
Rich 75
WB 79
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Eff Cotchin. Gone missing AGAIN
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:banghead
KIkc the bloody thing grigg!
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Very quick on the whistle holding the ball Richmond
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Geez we are stupid.
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KIIIICK ITTTT!! :banghead
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Sorry houli, a good player would've taken that mark
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Get stuffed ump! >:(
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We are so dumb, stop looking for the boundary
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STUFF you umps. Ridiculous
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Raped by the umpires all game stuffing ridiculous
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Dumb last couple of minutes but umps had too much say I think
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We have a very serious problem that needs to be coached out of the group
Stop paddling and fumbling the ball, pick it up, if you get tackled it's a ball up, by keeping it alive you give the opposition opportunities to score and take it away.
Stop looking for the boundary, just lock it in and make an effort to get rid of it to get a ballup
We are a stuffing dumb side!!!
stuff you cockheads
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Devastating loss.
Missed nank. Soldo not AFL level, Elton probably his best game but still crucial mistakes. Lambert crucial mistakes. Cotchins marks in that last quarter were brilliant. Riewoldt brilliant. Castagna needs a rest or a drop for stengle or Bolton.
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We threw that one away just like the ressies did earlier in the day. Not good enough! :banghead
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Yep threw that away and a serious opp to gain some respect and shut the naysayers up by responding like good sides do, by beating the stuffing premiers after being flogged.
Really really disappointed in that, actually a devastating loss
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Umpires had alot of say in that quarter to guys lets be honest.
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Seriously this team does not understand the rules, the Dogs and other teams hold onto the ball when tackled and with the interpretation change it's mostly no prior opportunity. We on the other hand try the miracle handball or kick and get pinged every time. That's why we are losing free kick counts, other teams have adjusted and we are clueless.
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Seriously this team does not understand the rules, the Dogs and other teams hold onto the ball when tackled and with the interpretation change it's mostly no prior opportunity. We on the other hand try the miracle handball or kick and get pinged every time. That's why we are losing free kick counts, other teams have adjusted and we are clueless.
Well you blame coaching for that.
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Devastating loss.
Missed nank. Soldo not AFL level, Elton probably his best game but still crucial mistakes. Lambert crucial mistakes. Cotchins marks in that last quarter were brilliant. Riewoldt brilliant. Castagna needs a rest or a drop for stengle or Bolton.
Cotchin had to take those marks he was playing spare man in defence in the last few minutes. If he didn't take those he might as well give the game away. Otherwise he was absolutely terrible all game.
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Devastating loss.
Cotchins marks in that last quarter were brilliant.
Youve got to be kidding? Hewas playing loose in defence without a man.
If thats 'brilliant' for a so called champion you may as well give it away
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THey do that because everytime they ride the tackle they get pinged for not getting rid of it. Adelaide were playing rugby last week through all our tackles and getting away with it so that theory doesn't hold water. I think that our team is held in contempt.
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Out-coached and out-umpired. Bolton needs to come in for Castagna and Butler needs to be put on notice. I reckon Elton is improving each week and should be persevered with.
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Its the umpires interpretations. And they area bunch off ring lickers.
There i said it.
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Devastating loss.
Missed nank. Soldo not AFL level, Elton probably his best game but still crucial mistakes. Lambert crucial mistakes. Cotchins marks in that last quarter were brilliant. Riewoldt brilliant. Castagna needs a rest or a drop for stengle or Bolton.
Cotchin had to take those marks he was playing spare man in defence in the last few minutes. If he didn't take those he might as well give the game away. Otherwise he was absolutely terrible all game.
Really... YAAW
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Dumb last couple of minutes but umps had too much say I think
Frees 13 - 25.
The replay showed Short fumbled the ball. He tried to second grab it and it squirted out of his hands and across the line. It wasn't deliberate ::).
In any case, we still had more than enough chances to win the game. We were up by 32 pts at once stage. Our decision making and disposal inside 50 after 1/4 time was pathetic and we fumbled and dropped marks at crucial times around the ground. Too many Tigers crumbled under pressure once again. As I said not good enough! The Dogs also killed us in the clearances because we didn't protect the defensive side at stoppages. Not sure why this wasn't addressed during the game when it was so obvious.
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It kills me when they always find a loose player out the back that always has no pressure shot at goal. So much for being able to stop momentum. The defensive structures collapsed when we needed it most
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Dumb last couple of minutes but umps had too much say I think
Frees 13 - 25.
The replay showed Short fumbled the ball. He tried to second grab it and it squirted out of his hands and across the line. It wasn't deliberate ::).
In any case, we still had more than enough chances to win the game. We were up by 32 pts at once stage. Our decision making and disposal inside 50 after 1/4 time was pathetic and we fumbled and dropped marks at crucial times around the ground. Too many Tigers crumbled under pressure once again. As I said not good enough! The Dogs also killed us in the clearances because we didn't protect the defensive side at stoppages. Not sure why this wasn't addressed during the game when it was so obvious.
Because Hardwick is a heap of sheep poo that's why
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Devastating loss.
Cotchins marks in that last quarter were brilliant.
Youve got to be kidding? Hewas playing loose in defence without a man.
If thats 'brilliant' for a so called champion you may as well give it away
Losing Floss hurt us as that was his role. Cotch went back because everyone else that was tried was useless and dropping those marks. We just have too many players who fail at the basics of the game when it matters and fumble and drop straightforward marks at this level.
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Out-coached and out-umpired. Bolton needs to come in for Castagna and Butler needs to be put on notice. I reckon Elton is improving each week and should be persevered with.
I'd keep Butler in but lasagna castagna needs to learn a lesson in the twos.
I must admit I was super impressed with Elton too.
I'd bring in Lloyd or Stengle at this stage and drop Lasagna.
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Wish I could run throu the tape with certain players to highlight the amount of fumbles and dropped marks. Apart from Ashbury and rance and occasionally grimes do we have another defender that floats across to take intercept marks? No we don't,
I'm really dirty on houli tonight, there is a 1v1 on the wing with 90 secs to go houli is the FREE man and floats across and instead of doing what good players do and that is take a strong but simple mark he opts to go one handed and spoil over the boundary. Until that mindset changes we WILL NEVER be a top side, I can guarantee you Wood, Bob Murphy or any other dogs defender would've taken that mark.
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Dumb last couple of minutes but umps had too much say I think
Frees 13 - 25.
The replay showed Short fumbled the ball. He tried to second grab it and it squirted out of his hands and across the line. It wasn't deliberate ::).
In any case, we still had more than enough chances to win the game. We were up by 32 pts at once stage. Our decision making and disposal inside 50 after 1/4 time was pathetic and we fumbled and dropped marks at crucial times around the ground. Too many Tigers crumbled under pressure once again. As I said not good enough! The Dogs also killed us in the clearances because we didn't protect the defensive side at stoppages. Not sure why this wasn't addressed during the game when it was so obvious.
Spot on.
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There were a couple of game changing scraps where we were manic at the ball but all that is wasted if we don't win the ball. On each occasion the Dogs were already lined up to win the ball and break away and on each occasion that's what they did. The reason they did it is because in those clutch situations we are so hell bent on putting pressure on the man with the ball that we commit too many numbers and forget about the players without the ball. We got caught so many times and yet no apparent change to the structure through the game and it really hurt us in the end. Freo next week could make or break our season, after going 5 zip if we lose next week then we could end up 5-5 and our confidence will be shot. Currently i still think we are a rough diamond, we know how to do it but our execution is still too far behind the better teams especially during those important moments.
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Seriously this team does not understand the rules, the Dogs and other teams hold onto the ball when tackled and with the interpretation change it's mostly no prior opportunity. We on the other hand try the miracle handball or kick and get pinged every time. That's why we are losing free kick counts, other teams have adjusted and we are clueless.
Bingo
glad I'm not the only one that sees that
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After a sloppy first half, the Bulldogs won this game in the second half by converting their Intercept Possessions to points. They outscored the Tigers by 26 points from Intercepts in the second half.
http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2017/7/wb-v-rich
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Just so disappointing. But at least we didn't capitulate like last week
We just make stupid decisions at crucial times.
3qtr, Butler & Castagna really poor decisions, simple turn overs and soft goals to the opposition
Final qtr: Lamberts kick in hope inside forward 50, helicopter job marked by Bontempelli, dumb decision. The Elton drop :banghead , handballs when we should kick.
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Typical Richmond. Staring 6-1 in the face and didn't have the balls to take the opportunity.
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Honourable loss :clapping
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As tough as it was to lose to the side I hate the most, we need to put things in perspective, the futur is bright considering we had 8 players with 25 games or less,mcompared to their 2
We are on track but it would've been nice to hang on last night and gain some much deserved respect
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As tough as it was to lose to the side I hate the most, we need to put things in perspective, the futur is bright considering we had 8 players with 25 games or less,mcompared to their 2
We are on track but it would've been nice to hang on last night and gain some much deserved respect
Heard youngest side this round?
Isn't it interesting that every time Carlton plays you will hear minimum 5-6 times from th commentators how young they are and how many players they've played under 50 games yet you hear nothing about us. #mediaagenda
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Since Adelaide lost to north quite easily I think the top 8 is wide open. Really any team can win if they are right on their game. I still think we can make top 4 if we don't get any key injuries, we can match it with the best just need to be more composed. If we had a decent key forward to go with jack I think the team would look very different. She's a long season, I'm interested to see how we will progress. Sure it'd be nice to be 6-1 or 7-0 but every team drops games atleast we haven't lost games we really should win, and won some we shouldn't like Melbourne and Collingwood games. Must put freo away at the G. Then we play gws Essendon and north. I think we'll find out where we at. If we win 3 of those 4 I'd say we're in good shape.
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IIRC, a lot of us on here wanted to see how we responded to last week's capitulation
Although it was a disappointing loss for a number of reasons I cannot be critical of how the responded. What we got was what I wanted to see. So they get a small tick for that
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As tough as it was to lose to the side I hate the most, we need to put things in perspective, the futur is bright considering we had 8 players with 25 games or less,mcompared to their 2
We are on track but it would've been nice to hang on last night and gain some much deserved respect
Heard youngest side this round?
Isn't it interesting that every time Carlton plays you will hear minimum 5-6 times from th commentators how young they are and how many players they've played under 50 games yet you hear nothing about us. #mediaagenda
People on here don't seem to recognise our in-experience. We get what's expected out of our best players, jack, rance, Martin, cotch was a bit quiet but still played an above average game I thought. Even grigg is playing consistently. It's our c-b graders and younger players that need to step up. Rioli pressure was there but did nothing besides that really, castagna needed to do more along with butler. Played soldo who started playing footy 3 years ago. Elton who isn't afl level but looks to be slowly improving, markov, short, c Ellis even mcintosh. A lot of inexperience. Need more from b ellis ( as usual ) caddy was okay I thought. Houli average, lambert average, miles average. Lots of upside if they can improve
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IIRC, a lot of us on here wanted to see how we responded to last week's capitulation
Although it was a disappointing loss for a number of reasons I cannot be critical of how the responded. What we got was what I wanted to see. So they get a small tick for that
100% - however, I must admit I am still burning at throwing it away losing last night, so many what if moments. No more "but who have they played comments" 6-1 and legitimately building into a strong season
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As tough as it was to lose to the side I hate the most, we need to put things in perspective, the futur is bright considering we had 8 players with 25 games or less,mcompared to their 2
We are on track but it would've been nice to hang on last night and gain some much deserved respect
Heard youngest side this round?
Isn't it interesting that every time Carlton plays you will hear minimum 5-6 times from th commentators how young they are and how many players they've played under 50 games yet you hear nothing about us. #mediaagenda
People on here don't seem to recognise our in-experience. We get what's expected out of our best players, jack, rance, Martin, cotch was a bit quiet but still played an above average game I thought. Even grigg is playing consistently. It's our c-b graders and younger players that need to step up. Rioli pressure was there but did nothing besides that really, castagna needed to do more along with butler. Played soldo who started playing footy 3 years ago. Elton who isn't afl level but looks to be slowly improving, markov, short, c Ellis even mcintosh. A lot of inexperience. Need more from b ellis ( as usual ) caddy was okay I thought. Houli average, lambert average, miles average. Lots of upside if they can improve
Agree with all of that well said.
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My thoughts on our B and C graders.
Lambert - his run was lively unfortunately he butchered the ball at key moments which cost us and ruined what wouldve been a decent game
Butler - clean hands provided good run and decent defensive pressure doing his job week in week out in a tough position
Castagna and Rioli - didnt do much offensively but both were elite with harrassing and pressure imo.
Elton - took a small step fwd last night, clunked some strong marks but spoiled a decent game with 3 glaring errors which were costly
Vlastuin - was probably bog in the 1st quarter. Has had a stinker of a season so far, plays his best qtr of footy then bam injury, thats so richmond
Ellis B - squib and once again got exposed in a high pressure game - panic merchant, blind handballs just terrible
Ellis C - way off the pace, no preseason will do that to you, needs to use this year and next preseason as a springboard
Soldo - cant ask for more for a 1st gamer. Faded badly but showed enough to encourage him and the club. Will take some confidence from that
Macca - Didnt notice him much, but was ok, love his run
Grimes - Underrated player but he is capable of more imo and we should be demanding more
Astbury - very good aerially and 1 on 1, still the occasional dumb brain fade but happy with his performance
Caddy - thought he was very good early, faded like a lot of our players but overall had a good game
Miles- was good
Short - was decent, stood up under the pressure and showed he has some poise. Although a couple of tackling efforts need to be reviisted
Houli - see Ellis B comments - absolute panic merchant whose 26 possession mask an error riddled game full of bad judgement calls.
Grigg - very good game and credit where its due - is having a ripper season
Markov - big wrap for this kid, is courageous full of run, takes a decent grab - he has an impact on the game was surprised he only had 10 possies - good sign for mine
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Last night made it abundantly clear that we were 5 from 5 in spite of Halfstep, not because of him...
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Surely no player in the league puts players under more pressure than Houli, and not in the good way. Such a panic merchant who dishes off handballs to teammates under more pressure than he is because he's scared of taking a little bit of body contact or to take the player on.
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Surely no player in the league puts players under more pressure than Houli, and not in the good way. Such a panic merchant who dishes off handballs to teammates under more pressure than he is because he's scared of taking a little bit of body contact or to take the player on.
The game"s gone past him.
Looks like a foolish Abraham Lincoln dogging bullets at Ford's Theatre
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:lol
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Surely no player in the league puts players under more pressure than Houli, and not in the good way. Such a panic merchant who dishes off handballs to teammates under more pressure than he is because he's scared of taking a little bit of body contact or to take the player on.
:bow
Can't stand him.
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And yet played a ripping last q v the dees. I think he's AFL standard, just off his game at the moment. May never get it back.
He's a genuine whipping boy and absolutely not the problem with our game plan at the moment.
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Houli as bad as was is still a better prospect than ms bellis.
They tried but ultimately failed.
Not beating sides better than you is a sign not much has changed at the football club, so let's see how they go next time. I'm expecting much of the same finishing with a choke in September.
This side needs a lot of work.
Need not worry though I'm sure they will smash freo this week , then lose the next.
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Not beating sides better than you is a sign not much has changed at the football club, so let's see how they go next time. I'm expecting much of the same finishing with a choke in September.
This side needs a lot of work.
I would have thought that beating a side that is better than you would be extremely difficult for the simple fact that they are better than you! Having said that, they were competitive and just needed a fit Prestia in the side and they probably would have won. At least they are playing a better brand of footy than the poo they dished up last year (or 3).
Let's face the facts. Nobody expected us to be where we are currently so we have exceeded expectations so far. What I want us to do is introduce/blood a couple more youngsters this year. Bolton and Garthwaite are the two that are available as Stengle needs to be elevated.
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At the end of the day we are 5-2. I'm sure we were all upset at the loss but we played with heart. We still lack a little polish and are desperate for a second tall forward marking option but only one other side has a better win loss record.
This is going to be one of those years where any team can beat any other on it's day.
Very important we win 2 of next 3
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I think the result would have been the same with Prestia. Nank was the difference for me. Need someome to fill in for Vlas also as we can't have our capt play half back
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And yet played a ripping last q v the dees. I think he's AFL standard, just off his game at the moment. May never get it back.
He's a genuine whipping boy and absolutely not the problem with our game plan at the moment.
I think that's the main issue with the guy. He can play good attacking footy, has a good kick on him (not really showing it this year) and can play really good quarters but he has always been and will continue to be a panic merchant with no right foot which just exacerbates the issue. In addition he isn't a great defender. He was a stop gap player who has now been a 1st choice player for 7 years
Let's face the facts. Nobody expected us to be where we are currently so we have exceeded expectations so far.
Speak for yourself. I was one of very few who knew we would be playing finals and was saying so late last year (yes I know theres still more than half the year to go so I'm not claiming to be right...yet ;) )
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Do we just assume Houli gets the arse when Halfstep does?
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Do we just assume Houli gets the arse when Halfstep does?
Correct weight.
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Do we just assume Houli gets the arse when Halfstep does?
Correct weight.
Unless it is a mid season sacking, then we will probably have to wait the season out
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Do we just assume Houli gets the arse when Halfstep does?
Correct weight.
Unless it is a mid season sacking, then we will probably have to wait the season out
Correct wait.
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Correction:- just checked the contract thread - Houli on board til the end of stuffn 2018 :banghead
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Yeah I knew that, he got an extension in the off-season - I meant will he stop being an automatic selection every week?
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
So you'd be ok with Ox's scenario then?
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
So you'd be ok with Ox's scenario then?
So you rather the club didn't try put extra effort in to keep Rioli at the club and help him transition to AFL footballer?
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
So you'd be ok with Ox's scenario then?
So you rather the club didn't try put extra effort in to keep Rioli at the club and help him transition to AFL footballer?
Thats not the question
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:lol The plot thinnens
I come here for all my plot starters
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
So you'd be ok with Ox's scenario then?
So you rather the club didn't try put extra effort in to keep Rioli at the club and help him transition to AFL footballer?
I'd rather Rioli stayed with the club after hardwick goes .
There was no question.
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Coaches votes (Hardwick & Beveridge)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v RICHMOND
9 Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
5 Jack Macrae (WB)
4 Jack Riewoldt (Rich)
4 Luke Dahlhaus (WB)
3 Shaun Grigg (Rich)
3 Easton Wood (WB)
1 Tom Boyd (WB)
1 Alex Rance (Rich)
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-05-08/aflca-votes-round-seven-the-bont-makes-his-move
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Watched the game on replay after watching it live the other night. Elton played well as did first gamer Soldo. It was a great contest and many played well under massive pressure. First up, i cant stand the dogs but we need to learn from how they throw the ball constantly without getting caught by the umps. I still cant come to terms with perfect tackles not being rewarded tackle after tackle :banghead Tough decision on who gets dropped when big Nak comes back in. Can Nak play mainly forward and let Soldo ruck or Nak back in the center and have Elton play that second ruck role? A genuine lead up forward would also help. Cant wait until Sunday...Go Tigers!
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Yeah throwball is going great guns, Crows are another specialist. They are right on us though JR got nailed for one against the crows that was shown to be correct on replay which made me laugh after how many they had ignored all night. Was part of the script obviously.
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I propose a new chant for whenever we play Footscray ..
Are you Footscray or are you Canterbury?
Which Bulldogs are you?
Because the way you pass the ball we can't stuffing tell,
If you're playing Aussie Rules or playing NRL....
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Not beating sides better than you is a sign not much has changed at the football club, so let's see how they go next time. I'm expecting much of the same finishing with a choke in September.
This side needs a lot of work.
I would have thought that beating a side that is better than you would be extremely difficult for the simple fact that they are better than you! Having said that, they were competitive and just needed a fit Prestia in the side and they probably would have won. At least they are playing a better brand of footy than the poo they dished up last year (or 3).
Let's face the facts. Nobody expected us to be where we are currently so we have exceeded expectations so far. What I want us to do is introduce/blood a couple more youngsters this year. Bolton and Garthwaite are the two that are available as Stengle needs to be elevated.
i'm sure the hawks agree with this as we streamrolled them on the way to 2 flags was it?
Never said they aren't playing better, a blind man can see that. Compared to last year, its nice to watch. What i am saying is this is all meaningless to me personally unless they prove themselves in September.
To get their you need to win, but only until they perform then will i start tapping dimwit, peggy and co on the back.
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Not beating sides better than you is a sign not much has changed at the football club, so let's see how they go next time. I'm expecting much of the same finishing with a choke in September.
This side needs a lot of work.
I would have thought that beating a side that is better than you would be extremely difficult for the simple fact that they are better than you! Having said that, they were competitive and just needed a fit Prestia in the side and they probably would have won. At least they are playing a better brand of footy than the poo they dished up last year (or 3).
Let's face the facts. Nobody expected us to be where we are currently so we have exceeded expectations so far. What I want us to do is introduce/blood a couple more youngsters this year. Bolton and Garthwaite are the two that are available as Stengle needs to be elevated.
i'm sure the hawks agree with this as we streamrolled them on the way to 2 flags was it?
Never said they aren't playing better, a blind man can see that. Compared to last year, its nice to watch. What i am saying is this is all meaningless to me personally unless they prove themselves in September.
To get their you need to win, but only until they perform then will i start tapping dimwit, peggy and co on the back.
What are you going to tap them with?
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I propose a new chant for whenever we play Footscray ..
Are you Footscray or are you Canterbury?
Which Bulldogs are you?
Because the way you pass the ball we can't stuffing tell,
If you're playing Aussie Rules or playing NRL....
:clapping
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I propose a new chant for whenever we play Footscray ..
Are you Footscray or are you Canterbury?
Which Bulldogs are you?
Because the way you pass the ball we can't stuffing tell,
If you're playing Aussie Rules or playing NRL....
:clapping
This looks like a job for the cheersquad ... it would make a great banner! :clapping
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Better watch that hardwick prick when he gets the arse, getting young Rioli to live with his family.
He'll try to take him wherever he ends up
He really is a horrible person isn't he. Fancy the head coach helping some of the young talent adjust to the professional sporting environment.....
Get a grip Ox :thumbsdown
So you'd be ok with Ox's scenario then?
I'll bite.
No, absolutely not. But when did Hardwick go from being a substandard strategic coach to a vindictive Richmond hater?
I get that people feel he has tremendous deficiencies as a coach (outside development capacities which I still feel he's excellent at) but that's a pretty unfair to call to make IMO.