Round 4: Changes v Pussy Cats

[geoffjennings79]

Arty and JOD flying with the team.

Late change?

JOD in... for Liam Jones?!

 

[stefoid]

Where are the melts re VDM?

dont put the mozza on him, ffs!

 

[Doggies7]

Arty and JOD flying with the team.

I think McNeil and a few others are too with the VFL bye. Bad timing when we need to get games into JOD.

 

[BrisDog]

It may be an old photo, but why is Lachie McNeil at the airport on the dogs Instagram with Buku

Travelling emergency at best I hope...

Jesus, Lord….no

 

[BrisDog]

The general talk of the Geelong thread in relation to this game is that the dogs are better on paper, however they will win as they have a better coach.

I think that is a pretty accurate pre game summary.

 

[Scotch N Coke Monatore]

Where are the melts re VDM?

He flies under the radar when we win.

 

[doggiesin08]

Seems like he is investing in the source and contests thereat and backing us to outscore them. No doubt their taller timber will score a few but will it be enough. And let's face it, their smalls to mediums in the fwd line are just as dangerous and our smaller backline is better equipped to cope with that threat whilst also having the capacity to rebound. Not against this horse for this course.

I think longer term in the season we’ll want Jones + JOD + 3rd “tall” and the question will be whether Buku, Coffield, Williams or Richards (or Buss pending development) fills that last role.

In the interim I don’t mind Buku having the experience having to play tall, and at every goal kicked on him by a taller forward I’ll just remind myself at least it’s not Keath switching to Gardy.

 

[geoffjennings79]

The general talk of the Geelong thread in relation to this game is that the dogs are better on paper, however they will win as they have a better coach.

I think that is a pretty accurate pre game summary.

I don't agree they necessarily have the better coach in all aspects - but they have a coach who sticks to a consistent method, and uses players more consistently to utilise their strengths. He also repeatedly exploits the refusal by our coach to negate Stewart. I don't think Scott is more creative, or can spin a better narrative or has better relationships with his playing list. He just sticks to a proven process. Like with Melbourne, we lose to them too often in the same manner, yet rarely adjust our tactics to create a different outcome, or at least the opportunity to create one.

 

[ScottyDogg]

Jesus, Lord….no

He’s from SA, so makes sense that he is the travelling emergency.

 

[Mr. Walker]

He’s from SA, so makes sense that he is the travelling emergency.

Yes, the club does that a bit don’t they- taking recruits from that state to the games so they can catch up with family. Nice touch

 

[ringa5]

Garcia is burning in the VFL.Just demanding to invigorate our midfield.
And O'Donnell is best 22.
But let's play safe with Macrae and Duryea
Sonny should at the very least have been sub.

 

[Planet Dogs]

The general talk of the Geelong thread in relation to this game is that the dogs are better on paper, however they will win as they have a better coach.

I think that is a pretty accurate pre game summary.

I believe that Bevo in 2024 (AKA New Bevo) is a lot different to the Bevo of the last few years (AKA Bad Bevo).
We'll soon find out.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Gotta say, some good questions from the assembled media at that presser.

They displayed plenty of knowledge of the players on our list and the topical issues around the club.

Given that fairly junior reporters typically attend the press conferences, it offers a start contrast to the blathering commentary and down right ignorance displayed by Dermott Brereton on the weekend.

It was a good interview. Bevo seems a lot more relaxed and his sense of humour has returned. All good signs.

 

[Sharkey66]

It was a good interview. Bevo seems a lot more relaxed and his sense of humour has returned. All good signs.

I kind of get the sense that training and play style over the past year or 2 has been really technical and complicated, mainly from some of the word use Beve was using in interviews. Looked like players were not enjoying there footy.
Wonder if they are trying to keep it a little more simple this year.

 

[dardog]

If duryea is picked in the starting side I’d love to see Richards have one or two centre bounce attendances.

 

[out of finals]

Macrae the sub

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Looks like it might not just be a player struggling to get a senior game this year.

Are you going as well?