D. Hardwick

[Jacosh]

I seen some good signs as well.
Thought Martin was excellent,  Cotchin and Thursfield as well.
McGaune had a go.
Seen worrying signs as well.
Post has gone backwards.
Nahas is scared.
Tambling   Completely gone
Reidwoldt is a BIG worry

For starters i have to agree with you on this one Jack. Im just back from the game and even my son was commenting on the lack of rotations.
Even worse was the fundamental errors by some of the players, early last quater when there was a throw in dircetly beside the bulldogs goals we were watching in amazement as not 1 player was on the goal line, sure enough congested play a snap and a low goal goes through. not sure which quater but the ball was comming into the dogs forward line and Edwards (I NEVER want to see him play again. Id rather have McLovin on the team) had an easy mark if he didnt stop and look behind him to see if anyone was coming. Just to name a few really obvious errors.

Im not that worried about riewoldt as a player but the fwd structure semed lacking when all the fwds were playing behind the ball and had to run flat out down the ground when there was a turn over, it didnt give them time to setup a team stucture at all or even settle for the contest.
There seems to be a total lack of faith in their team mates ability to win th ball. That was THE biggest differance today. The dogs were spread out everywhere and simply waited for their team mates to get it then moved to advantage.

[julzqld]

Jack Riewoldt must think he's really his cousin Nick or even Richo but he's not even close to either of them.

[Francois Jackson]

Jack misses to many shots for goal and thats a problem for a key forward

is it?

2 behinds tonight not exactly a big problem.

How many set shots did his cousin or Richo miss in his time.

We have bigger problems than Jack R. If he still performs like tonight with big men around him then yes i would look at getting rid of him but come on what chance do you have with Nahas and King next to you

[jackstar is back again]

I seen some good signs as well.
Thought Martin was excellent,  Cotchin and Thursfield as well.
McGaune had a go.
Seen worrying signs as well.
Post has gone backwards.
Nahas is scared.
Tambling   Completely gone
Reidwoldt is a BIG worry

For starters i have to agree with you on this one Jack. Im just back from the game and even my son was commenting on the lack of rotations.
Even worse was the fundamental errors by some of the players, early last quater when there was a throw in dircetly beside the bulldogs goals we were watching in amazement as not 1 player was on the goal line, sure enough congested play a snap and a low goal goes through. not sure which quater but the ball was comming into the dogs forward line and Edwards (I NEVER want to see him play again. Id rather have McLovin on the team) had an easy mark if he didnt stop and look behind him to see if anyone was coming. Just to name a few really obvious errors.

Im not that worried about riewoldt as a player but the fwd structure semed lacking when all the fwds were playing behind the ball and had to run flat out down the ground when there was a turn over, it didnt give them time to setup a team stucture at all or even settle for the contest.
There seems to be a total lack of faith in their team mates ability to win th ball. That was THE biggest differance today. The dogs were spread out everywhere and simply waited for their team mates to get it then moved to advantage.

THANK YOU.
At least someone goes to a game and watches.

[Darth Tiger]

I think Post will come on but more importantly we need Astbury and Griffiths up there with him and then you will see a different Jack.

Quality post Daniel.  Let's start with Post first.  Came in tonight for his first game of the season and would of been blown away by the speed of the opposition, not only offensively but also defensively.  Was crucified at times with the poor delivery too him and at times was thinking too much ahead which caused him to drop marks.  2-3 weeks in and he'll be up to speed with the tempo, where he plays will depend on our available structure because as you mentioned if Astbury & Griffiths come in the side Reiwoldt will have less pressure on him.  Astbury may take a minimum of 4-6 weeks before he gets looked at (injured at the moment, Griffiths maybe the later half of the year depending how he comes up after injury.  The idea by some people off-loading Jack is simply wrong.

Post has a major technical fault with his kicking ...the ball drop, which has too much hang time - needs to work on it with the development coaches.
Thought that he was a reasonable lead-up option but needs to fully focus on the ball, particularly when marking.  However, at least he is prepared to mark with the duckes rather than just the chest.

[Infamy]

I thought Hardwick was pretty clear at the start of the season that he's going back to basics and giving players a defined role in the team. Not only does it give each player strict guidelines of what they need to do, but those that can't do what they are assigned will be found out very quickly. I have no problem with that, how many times does Hardwick need to mention that this year is a "transformation" year? If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

[FNM]

If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

I reckon they're having a go

[Infamy]

If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

I reckon they're having a go

I agree, at least they are putting up some fight compared to last year
I didn't like the lack of workrate in the Carlton game, no leading into space when we had the ball, but it appears to be getting better based on today.

[TigerTimeII]

If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

I reckon they're having a go

im not looking at scores this yr stuff the score, its the attitude that counts
proud of the boys today, they had a dip and never dropped their heads, they tried
they will get better

[mat073]

Good call X....and I think that the coaching staff feel the same way ATM.

Its all about attitude.

[TigerLand]

Just shocked and blown away at the reactions in this thread.

Hardwick changes:
- Post was down back and up on the wing at times.
- Morton had a run on the ball and up the ground.
- Nahas was chipped and changed from middle to forward
- Riewoldt was seen down back for a preiod of time and had a spoil and tackle.
- Hislop got his hands on it in defensive half.

Nothing game changing but who on earth is going to play forward against Lake Morris and co? Hardwick has guts anyone who persists with King in the forward line has a heap of patience and good on him for putting his rep on the line to try new things.

Riewoldt. Wow. Lets just put the knives back in the drawers should we mention Richo's set shots. Jack is a lead up forward we can't rely on him to kick 7+ goals each week. Jono Brown and Nick Riewoldt doesn't do it every week. Fev has missed more than he's kicked this year. Riewoldt will be better than the likes of Cloke, Neagle etc. Although no1 is safe when it comes to upgrading at the trade table.

Post first game of the year and has he played more than 10 games? Let him play.

Just need to get our tall kids in the side, especially up forward.

[yellowandback]

We are a long way off. Someone wrote that we'd be lucky to win a game TY and I was horrified at that call. I am horrified to concede that I might be wrong to have been horrified.

I like Dusty, Cotch improved from last week, Thursty looks back to his 08 form, Newman was okay.

[Chuck17]

C'mon guys what are we waiting for, Hardwick has had two games to show what he has got, it's not as if he has half a team of hacks in the side.

Lets get behind Jackstar and start a movememnt to give Hardwick the boot.

[smasha]

If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

I reckon they're having a go

im not looking at scores this yr eff the score, its the attitude that counts
proud of the boys today, they had a dip and never dropped their heads, they tried
they will get better

It was kids versus veterans and we all have to realise that I guess.

I was pleased with the first 3 quarters.


Bulldogs were out for revenge on last weeks loss so I knew we were gonna get flogged.

[jackstar is back again]

If our players are trying as hard as they can then I'll be happy no matter what this year.

I reckon they're having a go

im not looking at scores this yr eff the score, its the attitude that counts
proud of the boys today, they had a dip and never dropped their heads, they tried
they will get better

43 tackles in a game isnt having a dip I am afraid