Game Day Dogs v Lions @ Norwood

[Bulldog Brent]

Bring it on! A top of 34 degrees today blimey. Made the trip across the border - and taking the whole family along to Norwood. Can’t wait!

Looking fwd to seeing how JJ goes. And Cooper debuting @ Coopers will be special.

Dogs by 8. Will run them off in the 4th and be smarter with our entries into the 50.

 

[dergert]

Dolan or McNeil sub?

 

[Libba39]

Dolan or McNeil sub?

Thinking more likely to be Cleary.

With VDM out I think Dolan plays more his role.

 

[Bulldog in Kiev]

Also heading to Norwood with the family today, its going to be a warm one for sure. Hopefully they still have the Coopers flowing otherwise will need to make do with CUB.
Oval surface looked mint yesterday, should be a contested type of game which hopefully suits us.

 

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[WAbulldog]

Hope Hynes goes well in his debut today and also getting the win.

 

[DognBones]

This is a monumental task against the reigning premiers who are used to playing in hot conditions. To progress to being a top team, we need to address two fundamental tactical weaknesses. Firstly, avoid kicking countless high balls to our forward line hoping that Darcy marks everything that comes his way, a tactic that might even worsen now that he is the obvious successful go-to marking forward. Secondly, fix the game plan that constantly allows oppositions to run through the centre corridor and kick easy goals against our out of position defenders.
Watching Geelong last night you can see how they stick to their long successful structures to avoid both of the above faults. With their more measured delivery and forward spread they allowed Dangerfield to weave his magic and basically win the game for them. So, our coaches have some work to do to improve both our forward efficiency and team defence.

 

[TiAn_]

At least Hynes won’t have as much ground to cover filling in for Vandermeer.

 

[Jon#]

34c is gonna be taxing to play in. Does that favour Bris, dunno, been watching their recent temps up there and they haven't been much different from here in Central vic.
Loyalty says Dogs, the scales say Bris.
Go Dogs.

 

[Foxman98]

34c is gonna be taxing to play in. Does that favour Bris, dunno, been watching their recent temps up there and they haven't been much different from here in Central vic.
Loyalty says Dogs, the scales say Bris.
Go Dogs.

They had a very humid one against the eagles couple weeks back

 

[MaxiBont]

Another game to watch Sam Darcy play.

What a treat

 

[dergert]

Thinking more likely to be Cleary.

With VDM out I think Dolan plays more his role.

Good point, don't think he's suited to the sub role though.
Mcneil and Dolan can come in late and have an impact with their fresh legs ala Dolan in the final quarter against Carltank

 

[BigFloppa]

A win today would be heroic

 

[seaweed]

Was a trainer with Norwood many moons ago so will be great to see the old home ground on the tv for the first time in a long time

 

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[House_of_Dahl]

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At least Hynes won’t have as much ground to cover filling in for Vandermeer.

Whitten Oval is pretty narrow too isn't it?

 

[DiamondDogs8]

Whitten Oval is pretty narrow too isn't it?

I believe it’s the exact same dimensions as Marvel, but don’t quote me on that

 

[Sentinel]

I believe it’s the exact same dimensions as Marvel, but don’t quote me on that

That's correct after the redevelopment. Whitten Oval is now roughly 160m x 130m (same as Marvel), having recently been widened from 160m x 121m. Norwood Oval is 164m x 109m.

 

[JTCWBFC]

win today would be enormous, then bont back next week and who knows.

 

[Spiritof82]

A bit of sad trivia re today's game, on 12 April 1975 Neil Sachse was paralysed in a collision while playing against Fitzroy at the Western Oval. Today, exactly 50 years later "Footscray" again plays "Fitzroy"

 

[Doggy]

Dolan sub

 

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[JohnnySteel]

Dolan sub

Best utilised as sub at this stage of his career. Can come on late (hopefully) & have an impact.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

A bit of sad trivia re today's game, on 12 April 1975 Neil Sachse was paralysed in a collision while playing against Fitzroy at the Western Oval. Today, exactly 50 years later "Footscray" again plays "Fitzroy"

I remember reading about Neil when he died in 2020. Terribly sad story. Life is bloody cruel sometimes.

 

[Bulldog rick]

A bit of sad trivia re today's game, on 12 April 1975 Neil Sachse was paralysed in a collision while playing against Fitzroy at the Western Oval. Today, exactly 50 years later "Footscray" again plays "Fitzroy"

I was at this game and can remember this sad incident.

 

[fred cook]

I was at this game and can remember this sad incident.

so was I

 

[geoffjennings79]

A bit of sad trivia re today's game, on 12 April 1975 Neil Sachse was paralysed in a collision while playing against Fitzroy at the Western Oval. Today, exactly 50 years later "Footscray" again plays "Fitzroy"

Was at the game. Saw Neil (and Peter Featherby) debut the week before as our new prize recruits. Both were solid, if unspectacular, in their first games. Round 2, Featherby racked up disposals and Sachse was looking good as a rugged player, happy to take on opponents. Until that final minute...

We didn't realise the seriousness until we got back to my mate's Dad's car and turned on the radio. It was devastating. And Laurie Sandilands kicked 8 goals in a good win, which is largely forgotten.

Neil Sachse was an inspirational campaigner for the rest of his life though. Befallen by tragedy with a young family, but a life well-lived.

At W.O. preseason 1975:

 

[Optimistic Dog]

I was at the game as far I know it is the worst ever injury in AFL/VFL game.