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Just now, BoBo said:

Looks like if it’s any ducking at al that results over the shoulders contact it’s not a free. 

Understand the need to prevent ducking, but sad to see it applied where it's legitimately just a player picking up a ground ball

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    Nervous defensively. Petty a little off. Doggies sharper around the ball. it’ll be a close game I reckon 

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    1 minute ago, BoBo said:

    Looks like if it’s any ducking at al that results over the shoulders contact it’s not a free. 

    Until it’s a Doggies player then there is a special clause in the rules of the game. 

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    33 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

    The Azz is here

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    Standing m50 come visit!


    We look more dynamic on the fast break but they are very good in close with those quick hands…be a close contest all night I reckon

    Feels as if we gifted the dogs their goals. It doesn't look like they are doing much to keep it close.

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    If Harmes is tagging Bont it ain't working.

    Grundy's hit outs are not really to advantage.

    Max bog.

    Kozzy dangerous.

    Lever good.

    Clarry, Langdon quiet.

    Nice goal by Tommy Sparrow.

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    Pickett should have passed to Spargo in perfect position, but selfishly shot for goal and missed.    Also Riv could have kicked out to Spargs all alone, but kicked to a contest instead. 

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    Clearances leveled up bit we managed to hold together down back. Just the 2 Dogs marks inside 50.

    23 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

    But harsh booing Baker 

    To be fair it felt a little more like crowd [censored] for tat after the boos Hunter was getting from the Dogs fans.

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    6 minutes ago, MoeSyzlak said:

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    Free kick Bulldogs. Wtf. 

    Have seen a few bad ones in my time. That’s in the top 5!

    Just now, Rob Mac...... said:

    Pickett should have passed to Spargo in perfect position, but selfishly shot for goal and missed.    Also Riv could have kicked out to Spargs all alone, but kicked to a contest instead. 

    Rivers seems to be lacking confidence in his short kicking, he'd rather kick a bomb every single time.

    3 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Understand the need to prevent ducking, but sad to see it applied where it's legitimately just a player picking up a ground ball

    I think it’s going to be one of those rule adjustments with frustratingly unintended consequences… 

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    Tell me again how May isn’t the glue that holds us together down back. 
    Also please put someone better on Bont. 

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     Gotta kneecap Naughton.

     

     

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