POSTGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,388]

6 minutes ago, Chook said:

I think we can make judgments about 1st-2nd year players at the club but yeah, nothing this year is going to matter a whit to me until we win a final.

That’s funny, I went to edit my post and say exactly that but then, well truth be known the add break was finishing and I had to get of the toilet….😆😆

[Adam The God 30,221]

1 hour ago, Big Col said:

Billings was outstanding today and exactly what we’ve been looking for.

His ability to link up plays was elite. It was of little surprise to find out he had something like 11 score involvements. Took 15 marks as well. 

He had 20 kicks, he's only ever had more than 20 kicks once. Brilliant game.

If he can have 10-15 kicks a week and spread the way he did today, he'll be an integral player for us.

[Tracca 850]

Just now, Binmans PA said:

He had 20 kicks, he's only ever had more than 20 kicks once. Brilliant game.

If he can have 10-15 kicks a week and spread the way he did today, he'll be an integral player for us.

totally agree he was amazing.

The G really suits him

[Pennant St Dee 13,172]

2 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

Let it go! 

That would require positivity and not finding a reason in every post to have a shot at selection because in this posters mind Goody does selection alone 

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 6,702]

31 minutes ago, DubDee said:

no idea how Bevo is kept on. He refuses to focus on defence and they have missed finals many times

Won't be long till he gets the tap on the shoulder.

Nothing's changed at Doggieland.

[kev martin 9,886]

Thought we played the moments very well. Controlled the game, though they missed some set shots that gave us back the momentum. 

The backs structure forced them to the wings where they got lost. 

We worked hard for each other, something about being selfless helps get and keep the vibe. Regularly backing up if mistakes made or were beaten. 

The first half had us with a functional forward line, marks taken and the Western got confused and guessing about how to play us in the second half.

Quality game that the Western had trouble running out, by the end they were a step behind and had to chase us.

Some great fighting for the ball occurred.

We took our opportunities better then them.

Loved that we were looking for fast ball movement down the corridors. 

Still some improvement, fumbley, body work when contesting the mark, tackling without touching the opposition's head.

Well done Dees, a good win.

 

[DubDee 25,847]

Again the clubs drafting and trading has been shown to be excellent. Windsor is ready made and exactly what we need. 

Same as Billings. Howes and McVee have been developed so well they come in and play well straight away

[binman 42,902]

1 hour ago, Moonshadow said:

Again, enjoy the win rather than focusing on negatives.

You gave me your feedback and advice Moonshadow and i responded to it politely.

I heard you.

But with all due respect, I'll post what I want to post.

I'm loving the win. I could not be more thrilled.

And as you well know, having been, like me, a long term poster, whilst I have my faults, failing to be positive is not one of them. 

There is a certain level of irony in calling me out for being negative given how often over the last ten years I've been accused of being too positive about the club, blind to our faults and too ready to find 'excuses' (read reasons).

And besides I wasnt being negative about the club. I was calling out the posters who make this forum difficult to engage with after a loss. And go missing after a win.

And I did so in a pretty balanced manner I thought. 

I have some advice for you.

Next time we lose, which of course will happen, jump on demonland and call out the usual suspects who pop up to wack the coach, team etc and think it's just grand to run the club into the ground.

Perhaps give them some advice to rein their negativity in and be more positive. 

Edited March 17 by binman

[hemingway 7,627]

Amazing how hope, faith and expectation return after a win. After pretending to be detached from footy and behaving like a wise and sensible adult trying to get through the Freud series on net flix ) I am reading DL, looking at stats and generally behaving like an excited kid. My Collingwood supporting wife already has head in hands and using profane language to describe my elevated mood. Amazing what an emotional game this is, and how irrational is our loyalty, prejudices and thought process.. 

[Skuit 10,031]

A glorious afternoon at the MCG by all accounts. I think our president should come out and encourage more of our fans to come along and make some noise. 

[Tracca 850]

Just now, Skuit said:

A glorious afternoon at the MCG by all accounts. I think our president should come out and encourage more of our fans to come along and make some noise. 

i tell ya what there certainly wasnt many doggies fans imo. i reckon 10k at most, and thats being generous

[Chook 15,012]

3 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Amazing how hope, faith and expectation return after a win. After pretending to be detached from footy and behaving like a wise and sensible adult trying to get through the Freud series on net flix ) I am reading DL, looking at stats and generally behaving like an excited kid. My Collingwood supporting wife already has head in hands and using profane language to describe my elevated mood. Amazing what an emotional game this is, and how irrational is our loyalty, prejudices and thought process.. 

Just pretend you won't care till we win a final. That's my strategy.

[Skuit 10,031]

Just now, hemingway said:

Amazing how hope, faith and expectation return after a win. My Collingwood supporting wife already has head in hands and using profane language to describe my elevated mood. Amazing what an emotional game this is, and how irrational is our loyalty, prejudices and thought process.. 

You mean in having married a Collingwood supporter?

[Red But Mostly Blue 4,547]

2 hours ago, layzie said:

So great to see Clarry go straight to Goody and give him a massive hug.

Saw that, says a lot for me. 

[Red But Mostly Blue 4,547]

2 hours ago, layzie said:

So great to see Clarry go straight to Goody and give him a massive hug.

Saw that, says a lot for me. 

[picket fence 17,145]

3 hours ago, adonski said:

A moment needs to be taken, to try and comprehend playing Laurie and Spargo ahead of Billings last week

As I have said plays favourites! but after today, both will struugle for another game, injuries aside!

[demon3165 2,718]

Well was glad we didn't let up but gee the dogs were bog ordinary at times, but on to us Billings will be a great pick up if we can keep him on the park, Howes is showing that with patience will be OK, Windsor showed some real talent, Hore was unlucky to be delisted last time and filled the gap with Bowey down.

Don't think Tmac is the answer there see how he goes against better teams, Lever is a dear in headlights when he has to think his way out, same with Tmac, but you can only beat what's in front of you will be interesting to see how they treat the Hawks next week.

 

 

[seventyfour 1,141]

I've finished watching the replay now... so we won by 45 points when:

- We were only up by 17 with 12 minutes to go

- Lever had the worst game I've seen him play in the red and blue

- Fritsch was terrible

- Sparrow and Langdon were barely noticed

- JVR hardly got near it for 3/4s

- Petracca was well below his best

 

That's not great for the dogs. For us, it's good to see that we can find a way to win, but we'll need to be a lot better against the top sides.

 

 

[DutchDemons 1,430]

I actually thought the interview with Clarry with Maxy by his side at the end was really good. Step up, take responsibility, stop the endless media speculation.

[Sigil 1,001]

I don't know why but I especially love BBB kicking snags and competing, watching him play well makes me very happy.

 

Accidentally swore in front of the kiddo in the first quarter when I saw TMac down back, but I'll admit it worked and he played well (just a bit slow on the transition kicks tho).

 

Choo-choo was immense. Wish I'd been at the G when he came off in the 4th. We all love him and it's obvious the coaching group and players do too.

 

Gawn just went "Yeah, nah" after last week, back to his best.

 

May harnessing his rage is awesome.

 

Billings was great as well, let's us move Salem back and give a good kicking option so adds layers to the team. Should have played a full game last week.

 

Just softly as well, there were plenty of people upset (myself included as well) last week, but I'd politely suggest most of us weren't thinking the season was over, but the selected team was off. The mix was much better today, lots to work on but looked much better.

 

 

 

[Sigil 1,001]

7 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

I've finished watching the replay now... so we won by 45 points when:

- We were only up by 17 with 12 minutes to go

- Lever had the worst game I've seen him play in the red and blue

- Fritsch was terrible

- Sparrow and Langdon were barely noticed

- JVR hardly got near it for 3/4s

- Petracca was well below his best

 

That's not great for the dogs. For us, it's good to see that we can find a way to win, but we'll need to be a lot better against the top sides.

 

 

Trac was great today. Lovely link up plays and touch, heaps of score involvements.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

3 hours ago, JJR said:

"we're going to get smashed"

"Billings is horrible"

"Worst changes ever"

0 football knowledge some people have.

Perhaps you could wander down to the good news thread.

[picket fence 17,145]

11 minutes ago, seventyfour said:

I've finished watching the replay now... so we won by 45 points when:

- We were only up by 17 with 12 minutes to go

- Lever had the worst game I've seen him play in the red and blue

- Fritsch was terrible

- Sparrow and Langdon were barely noticed

- JVR hardly got near it for 3/4s

- Petracca was well below his best

 

That's not great for the dogs. For us, it's good to see that we can find a way to win, but we'll need to be a lot better against the top sides.

 

 

Yeah well ... speaks VOLUMES when these guys have bog ordinary games AND WE WIN SO emphatically!

[leave it to deever 17,511]

4 minutes ago, Sigil said:

Trac was great today. Lovely link up plays and touch, heaps of score involvements.

He was. I do find it interesting that he takes a while to fire up.

[DutchDemons 1,430]

Also Petracca playing in fully white zinc cream face was iconic. Loved the commentary at one point where they said something like "Petracca... the only thing worrying him today is... the sun".