Diamond_Jim

After a slow start (the first 15 minutes) in which the Dolphins were on top all over the ground but only managed 6 points (lucky not to be 3 or four goals down) Casey became increasingly dominant.. Light breeze to the Casey end in the second quarter saw them kick 7 goals to nil. Why... the midfield got on top... no one player in particular but just pressure at the ball. Pedersen started taking some marks and we went from there. Third quarter was the Tomas Bugg show with Pedersen delivering some wonderful cameo high flying marks and goals. I watched Oskar reasonably closely and he was just ok without impressing. Jeff G may have done something but I didn't sight him really until the last quarter. Certainly was not in his usual deep forward position. Pedersen rucked for quite a while. Didn't seem to win many ruck competitions but then again he was by no means thrashed. All in all a very enjoyable game with Pedersen the stand out star. By the way the ground is lovely, Old stands, grass terraces, sea view.. the local supporters are very vocal but watching from the relative safety of the other side it added to the atmosphere.

New word for me from the huddle. When dees have the ball. Deep whirlpool

Garlett started to get into it that quarter. He seems to be playing in the half forward area. Had one kick into the forward line in front of me. It was marked by a frankston player

Bugg should have had a free straight in front and he may have had three goals for the quarter.

Goal to balic Casey well on top

Ground in beautiful condition.pehaps a touch on the hard side

Hunt goes for a good run. Reasonable disposal and Casey miss an easy one

Great mark to pedersen. 1goal each

Dolphins winning in the air

Casey pressing too hard and their forward forays easily repelled

Just arrived. Perfect conditions. Very light breeze. Lovely ground and surrounds

Andy perhaps you could put up a target figure like you did last year. (Or was it the year before). $100 on the way in the next day or so. This is a great site as I have so often said.

Yes .. he keeps playing until someone better at VFL level forces him out. His spot is there to be taken ...just like Lewis... up to those playing at Casey to grab it.

This round in 2017 Bulldogs were in the 8. As the slaves used to say as they held the wreath over the head of the Romans generals enjoying their triumphs through the streets of Rome : "Remember, You are Mortal"

what a lottery of a game... AFL doesn't lend itself to be played in the rain and we still have to listen to Bruce. Even worse of course with the press. May need to watch a movie re run and check in from time to time to see if the rain stops

Not surprised by Smith's inclusion. Pedersen is a good player but in many respects he is a poor man's Tom McDonald. On the other hand it seems that we have just got some form of structure in the side. Let's hope the selection committee have this one right. Their batting average on changes has not been great in recent times. PS... Have just seen that the forecast for Sunday has been amended and rain (1-2 mm) is expected. On that basis I think going in with one less tall makes sense.

lots of showers on the Adelaide city radar. Dogs could be in with a chance

And this weekend plus a few weeks later against Dogs and Pies is what we need to change. The margin against St Kilda flattered us but equally we should have beaten the Suns by 100 plus. Time to get arrogant in a Hawthorn way.

yes please

mmmm see he is a restricted free agent which makes life more difficult. Would hate to trade one of the crown jewels for him.

So .. I assume it's trade Tyson for a draft pick thus freeing up some of the salary needed to pay Gaff? If we can do that and keep everyone happy... I like it. Don't like that horrible word "window" but we are definitely entering that "window phase."

Worries me as well. One would expect a bump this year even if it was only 1-2%. Carlton are perhaps vulnerable as one of the power clubs. Next season is the time if we can to pass them and claim the revenues and TV exposure that goes with it.

no .. just the opposite ... they are a potential wooden spooner... was commenting upon the various posts that were suggesting we are now such a good team.

boy .. I love the optimism and expect to beat Carlton by at least 40 points but... in the 3 big tests so far this season we lost and in two lost badly. Get back to me after the AAA game (Adelaide Annihilation in Alice) .

As we move further into the season and the ladder is taking some shape it's time to look at the games from an MFC positioning viewpoint. From my perspective I have given up on top 4 which probably means we should barrack for the top 4 to run away from the rest. Tonight's game in Adelaide is a good example. Adelaide is equal on games won to MFC and Bulldogs are one behind. Would be good to get a little breathing space on the Bulldogs and increase the margin in a couple of weeks. A Saints win against the Pies would probably be a happy result as well.