Preview Round 11 Bulldogs vs Swans (with no gimmicky titles)

[caesar88]

Brilliant preview Dubai Quacker!

 

[Ballarat Bob]

If we keep up the midfield pressure and Grundy gets a bit of domination in the ruck for a couple of quarters I don't think they go with us.
McCartin back would be a good get but the rejigged backline has worked and handled the Carlton talls well last week. If the midfield is matching it well it slows down entries into the fifty and we set up pretty well.
The Doggies are dangerous but I haven't really seen a game from this year where they look like top 4 material. Liberatore used to be there main driver through the middle but they seem to be doing all right without him. They won't want to drop this if they want to consolidate themselves in the eight.

Ins Tmac , Roberts
Outs Francis , Fox
Campbell sub

Swans by 21 ish.

 

[wills2g]

Rowy will probs take on Bont

JJ has to go to Bailey Dale

31

Bailey Dale

Age

27

Ht

188cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.6

4star

MG

117.4

2star

D

9.0

2star

K

5.1

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

1.7

3star

MG

117.4

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

2.0

4star

whos their most dangerous HB but also piss weak if tagged

Hope McDonald has a better showing than JUH

 

[bloodsbigot]

Squiggle seems to LOOOOOVE the Bravedogs even though they're 11th. Maybe the umpires are the admin.


Regardless, I don't think the swans should take these assholes lightly ever again. We can see what happens when we let our guard down (2016 and this year vs Richmond).

On the plus side... Squiggle has predicted us to win the Grannie against Melbourne (Finally).

 

[bloodsbigot]

The Bulldogs players sometimes do clinics at my 7 year olds school and Auskick. He tells his friends not to listen to them because they're cheats

Well raised son.

What do the players teach? How to throw and draw free kicks?

 

[mattpolo8]

I had a chat to Paddy in the rooms after and asked how Tom was going and I quote "Yeah he's good, he'll play next week"..then on camera to BT, Tom said "Ive been training in full and hopefully get back next week".

So. He'll play.

This game has all the feels of potentially an upset...but then we'll beat them by 5 goals like we've been doing every other game. It's our DNA now.

 

[Millky95]

Squiggle seems to LOOOOOVE the Bravedogs even though they're 11th. Maybe the umpires are the admin.
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Regardless, I don't think the swans should take these assholes lightly ever again. We can see what happens when we let our guard down (2016 and this year vs Richmond).

On the plus side... Squiggle has predicted us to win the Grannie against Melbourne (Finally).

Squiggle's formula loves it when you keep the oppisition to a low score

 

[momentbymoment]

Richmond game.

 

[momentbymoment]

no, your membership direct debit starts tomorrow sorry

Just a small question King.
When are you going to share out the profits?

 

[the hypnotoad]

The Bulldogs players sometimes do clinics at my 7 year olds school and Auskick. He tells his friends not to listen to them because they're cheats

what an outstanding father you must be ... the lad can't go wrong

 

[Punts]

Another big test.

Look like they have hit a little form.

Should be a cracking mid battle

 

[Donza]

I think this is the last channel 7 game till Rd21?

 

[Ticky009]

Squiggle's formula loves it when you keep the oppisition to a low score

Yeah, Dogs have a high %.

Ruck battle going to be interesting I feel.

 

[74561347]

It was a typical Saturday morning at our local Super Cheap Auto store. We were all busy helping customers find the right parts and accessories for their cars. The aisles were filled with a mix of car enthusiasts and everyday drivers looking for deals. Suddenly, the automatic doors slid open, and in walked Sam Reid

20

Sam Reid

Age

32

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.4

3star

, the famous AFL footballer. He strutted in with an air of arrogance, as if he owned the place.

Sam’s entrance was hard to miss. Dressed in designer jeans, a flashy leather jacket, and sunglasses despite being indoors, he exuded confidence. He grabbed a cart and began pushing it down the aisles, loudly talking on his phone. “Yeah, mate, I’m at some auto store. Gotta pick up some stuff for the car. Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” he boasted, clearly unaware of what he actually needed.

I watched as Sam reached the first aisle, filled with car care products, and grabbed the nearest bottle without looking. “This will fix the weird noise the engine’s been making,” he said to himself, completely serious. He moved on to the tire section, where he stood staring at the rows of tires with a confused expression.

Seeing his confusion, I decided to offer assistance. “Excuse me, Sam. Can I help you find something?”

Sam looked at me with a dismissive wave. “Nah, I got this. Just need some new tires for my car. How hard can it be?” He picked up the first tire he saw and struggled to lift it into his cart. “These should be fine.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Those are snow tires. Do you need them for winter driving?”

Sam frowned, clearly annoyed. “Tires are tires, right? They all do the same thing.”

I sighed, realizing this was going to be a long interaction. “Actually, different tires are designed for different conditions. Maybe I can help you find the right ones for your car?”

Sam rolled his eyes. “Fine, whatever. Just make it quick. I’ve got places to be.”

As I guided Sam through the store, it became painfully obvious that he had no idea what he was looking for. He picked up random items, ignoring my advice, and dismissed any attempt to educate him about the products. His arrogance grated on everyone around him.

“I need one of those thingamajigs that make the engine go faster,” Sam declared, grabbing a random part off the shelf. It was a cup holder.

Struggling to maintain my composure, I responded, “Do you mean a performance chip or an air intake? It depends on what you’re trying to achieve.”

Sam scoffed. “I don’t know. Just give me whatever. I’m sure it’ll work.”

Other customers in the store started whispering and shaking their heads. Sam’s attitude was far from endearing, and his blatant disregard for our expertise was making him unpopular fast.

At the checkout, Sam continued to be difficult. He complained about the prices, questioned the necessity of various parts, and argued with the cashier over a discount he felt entitled to. “Don’t you know who I am?” he snapped.

The cashier, maintaining a professional demeanor, replied, “Yes, Mr. Reid. But we have to treat all our customers equally. The prices are as marked.”

Sam grumbled as he paid for his items, then stormed out of the store, leaving us all relieved to see him go.

As he loaded his purchases into his car, I watched from the doorway, shaking my head. “Fame doesn’t excuse rudeness,” I muttered to a colleague. “Hopefully, he learns that not everyone is impressed by a big name if the attitude doesn’t match.”

And so, Sam Reid

20

Sam Reid

Age

32

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.2

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.4

3star

, the AFL footballer, drove off, oblivious to the negative impression he had left behind. The encounter served as a reminder to all of us that knowledge and humility go a long way, no matter who you are.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

All I did was go to one Swans game, I was barracking for a Carlton loss, the next best thing to a Collingwood win, appreciate the inclusion but I really wasn’t there supporting the Swans. How do I remove myself from my involvement here, can someone uninvite me?

I do not understand the sentiment expressed in this post.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

It was a typical Saturday morning at our local Super Cheap Auto store. We were all busy helping customers find the right parts and accessories for their cars. The aisles were filled with a mix of car enthusiasts and everyday drivers looking for deals. Suddenly, the automatic doors slid open, and in walked Sam Reid, the famous AFL footballer. He strutted in with an air of arrogance, as if he owned the place.

Sam’s entrance was hard to miss. Dressed in designer jeans, a flashy leather jacket, and sunglasses despite being indoors, he exuded confidence. He grabbed a cart and began pushing it down the aisles, loudly talking on his phone. “Yeah, mate, I’m at some auto store. Gotta pick up some stuff for the car. Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” he boasted, clearly unaware of what he actually needed.

I watched as Sam reached the first aisle, filled with car care products, and grabbed the nearest bottle without looking. “This will fix the weird noise the engine’s been making,” he said to himself, completely serious. He moved on to the tire section, where he stood staring at the rows of tires with a confused expression.

Seeing his confusion, I decided to offer assistance. “Excuse me, Sam. Can I help you find something?”

Sam looked at me with a dismissive wave. “Nah, I got this. Just need some new tires for my car. How hard can it be?” He picked up the first tire he saw and struggled to lift it into his cart. “These should be fine.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Those are snow tires. Do you need them for winter driving?”

Sam frowned, clearly annoyed. “Tires are tires, right? They all do the same thing.”

I sighed, realizing this was going to be a long interaction. “Actually, different tires are designed for different conditions. Maybe I can help you find the right ones for your car?”

Sam rolled his eyes. “Fine, whatever. Just make it quick. I’ve got places to be.”

As I guided Sam through the store, it became painfully obvious that he had no idea what he was looking for. He picked up random items, ignoring my advice, and dismissed any attempt to educate him about the products. His arrogance grated on everyone around him.

“I need one of those thingamajigs that make the engine go faster,” Sam declared, grabbing a random part off the shelf. It was a cup holder.

Struggling to maintain my composure, I responded, “Do you mean a performance chip or an air intake? It depends on what you’re trying to achieve.”

Sam scoffed. “I don’t know. Just give me whatever. I’m sure it’ll work.”

Other customers in the store started whispering and shaking their heads. Sam’s attitude was far from endearing, and his blatant disregard for our expertise was making him unpopular fast.

At the checkout, Sam continued to be difficult. He complained about the prices, questioned the necessity of various parts, and argued with the cashier over a discount he felt entitled to. “Don’t you know who I am?” he snapped.

The cashier, maintaining a professional demeanor, replied, “Yes, Mr. Reid. But we have to treat all our customers equally. The prices are as marked.”

Sam grumbled as he paid for his items, then stormed out of the store, leaving us all relieved to see him go.

As he loaded his purchases into his car, I watched from the doorway, shaking my head. “Fame doesn’t excuse rudeness,” I muttered to a colleague. “Hopefully, he learns that not everyone is impressed by a big name if the attitude doesn’t match.”

And so, Sam Reid, the AFL footballer, drove off, oblivious to the negative impression he had left behind. The encounter served as a reminder to all of us that knowledge and humility go a long way, no matter who you are.

Your best yet mate.

 

[elastic]

All I did was go to one Swans game, I was barracking for a Carlton loss, the next best thing to a Collingwood win, appreciate the inclusion but I really wasn’t there supporting the Swans. How do I remove myself from my involvement here, can someone uninvite me?

3 game memberships are still available if you are considering switching allegiances

 

[Millky95]

Yeah, Dogs have a high %.

Ruck battle going to be interesting I feel.

Comparing them seems to suggest that Grundy is better around stoppages but English is very good at pushing forward, which will stretch our defense even more. We cannot allow them clean ball inside 50

 

[sataris]

If the Western Bulldogs were a toastie, what toastie would they be ? Chief Toastie Officer sataris, we await your wisdom

Brave

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Given we’re a game and a half clear on top of the ladder and we can all start to feel we can talk finals without fear of jinxing anything, and knowing we realistically might yet face big challenges with injuries or suspensions out of the blue, should we be looking at blooding a few newbies now in case we have to draw on their presence come September?

The next crop of players on our list after our best 22 don’t have a lot of game history between them - Sheldrick 9, Corey Warner 5, McAndrew 2, Buller 1 - have I forgotten anyone? Oh Ladhams of course.

 

[Arwib]

Not a fan of the preview bit still going on about that grand final. It's kind of embarrassing to keep banging on about a bit of bad luck almost a decade ago. Surely I'm not alone in having no particular feelings about the Bulldogs differentiated from the other Vic teams.

 

[stevie26]

Their percentage tells me they are better than their current ladder position. Will be a hard game.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Not a fan of the preview bit still going on about that grand final. It's kind of embarrassing to keep banging on about s bit of bad luck almost a decade ago. Surely I'm not alone in having no particular feelings about the Bulldogs differentiated from the other Vic teams.

I personally always stop short of calling them cheats.

The umpiring was universally agreed to be substandard, and the Bulldogs were the lucky beneficiaries of it.

I think there’s a reasonable case the umps got swept along in the Bulldogs narrative, but it’s totally unprovable.

Umpiring was substandard. Which sucks. Bulldogs got lucky. Which sucks. But they didn’t cheat.

 

[Wolfgang West]

Rowy will probs take on Bont

JJ has to go to Bailey Dale whos their most dangerous HB but also piss weak if tagged

Hope McDonald has a better showing than JUH

Will be a Nil all draw.

 

[caesar88]

I don't read much into the Bulldogs' percentage. They've beaten up on bottom sides - West Coast by 76 (before their semi-resurgence), St Kilda by 60 and Richmond by 91. They've had losses to Melbourne, Geelong, Essendon and Fremantle. A good win over GWS but a bad loss to Hawthorn.

They're exactly where they should be on the ladder.

If we turn up then we should win. But it'll be interesting to see how we handle the fairly unique circumstances we're in. Being 9-1 and sitting two games + percentage clear on top of the ladder is not a position a team finds itself in very often. Will be good practice for if we are to go into a big final as strong favourites.