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A Western Bulldog tragic who lives in Italy, I sometimes watch football, hockey, competitive knitting and marble races but nothing will ever beat a good game of AFL.
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The dust has settled, the hangover has eased and the Demons are premiers, putting the Dogs to the sword in the last quarter to…
One of the best prelim final performances in recent memory puts Melbourne into pole postion to win the flag and with it an opportunity…
It's a bit of a sad day for the Western Bulldogs faithful as tough midfielder Lin Jong calls time on a career cruelled by…
I cannot wait for the Friday match. As a Dogs fan the clashes against Greater Western Sydney are usually memorable and tricky to tip.…
I have a lot of expectations for the Bulldogs, but then again I do every year, and every time (bar that one year) they…
As Richmond steamrolled to another premiership on Saturday, putting an end to a season like no other, many teams were already planning their 2021…
It's rush hour in Vietnam's capital, and in Hanoi rush hour can pretty hectic. It's also the opening day of the Suzuki Cup and…
They love their football here in Italy. Serie A dominates and when it doesn’t, Bundesliga takes over. Juventus is all the talk, and for…
What a great round of footy! Did anyone really predict North Melbourne beating Fremantle in Perth? Because I seriously didn't. What about Port Adelaide…
As the AFL season draws ever closer once again I felt I should examine each team and attempt to predict just what's going to…
If Smith wants Collingwood good luck to him, it’s a shame but maybe a new setting would help him in the long run. They will push hard for a first rounder though. whether they get it or not is another thing but they’ll want that or close to it.
AFL News: Scott hits out at 'offensive' Tribunal call to clear Cameron, Pies to swoop on star Dog?
The Busslinger one is interesting, had huge wraps on him from WA and has been in the emergencys alot but really his form at VFL level hasn’t been that great. Arty Jones was a throw at the stumps with pick 43, he may come good, he’s got the speed to play at the highest level just goal kicking has alluded him. Charlie Clarke is another who is waiting for a chance. In fairness Jones has been a superb pick up. He isn’t keeping Busslinger out of the side O Donnell is, Jones is often keeping us in games and helping O’Donnell and now Khamis as they build experience. They need a decent mid to small defender and another tall as well as more midfield depth and that’s why Sanders and Gallagher are so important. Puts a bit more emphasis on them to keep Smith as well.
Footy Fix: How the Bombers brained the Bulldogs - and Bevo - with their most brutal nine minutes in a decade
Yeah you say that, what is that list really? A young forward line, an aging once lethal but now one paced midfield and a defence held up by Liam Jones and bugger all else. When they made the granny in 2021 they were a class above most other teams except Melbourne mainly because of their midfield. That midfield has been completely stripped down since. Maybe they shouldn’t have lost in 2021, but that was their peak, they haven’t come close since and it’s because their list has holes they haven’t been able to fill. It’s a list that could still get back to a grand final in the next 4 years before Bont is really over the hill but they need defensive holes filled and a more even midfield spread. They don’t have that now. Also if the Weagles are still keen for English they can take him. His pea hearted attempts at contact are irksome for the money that’s been thrown around for him.
Footy Fix: How the Bombers brained the Bulldogs - and Bevo - with their most brutal nine minutes in a decade
Fair play to Essendon, that’s the most aggressive they’ve looked since about round 10 2012. They ran the Dogs to shreds and looked so much more likely going forward in the second half. Even the die-hards are jumping off Bevo now, he probably has til the bye to get his side in the positive and it’s looking unlikely now.
Footy Fix: How the Bombers brained the Bulldogs - and Bevo - with their most brutal nine minutes in a decade
People have been overrating the Dogs for years, except funnily enough Bulldogs fans. Last year we should have played finals but we weren’t a top 4 team. SInce 2021 we’ve lost Hunter and Dunkley out of that midfield and Macrae has not been the player he once was, this current form of our defence is the best we’ve had in years but apart from that, our midfield is a skeleton of what it once was that’s why they went for Sanders, they are rebuilding it on the run. THe forward line as well, It’s young. I agreed with the decision to get Lobb in because he gave them experience, I’ll admit it failed but they still have 3 young forwards still figuring out their craft with no one up there to lead them. What they did in 2021 fooled a lot of people but they’ve been building to a more consistant level across all three lines, right now they don’t have it but they will get it eventually.
'Stuck in quicksand': The Bulldogs are lost in mid-table mediocrity again - and something's got to give soon
That was a pretty miserable game all round really and could be up for worst game of the year when all is said and done, but fair play to Freo for putting a half decent score on in the last quarter. Truly pathetic from Adelaide. That freo midfield though, With Jackson running through there even when he loses the hitouts it doesn’t matter, I like watching him play.
Footy Fix: Freo's skipper is BACK - and he's making the Dockers' defence great again
I know your big on English leaving but really, I think he stays and Darcy is second ruck/ third forward. Geez he’s good.
Six Points: Papley's hypocrisy, Wright's Tribunal verdict the wrong call, and why are we retiring Pendlebury?
Yeah the Dogs are in some trouble, they ain’t beating the coasters. Saints should do over the pies, Cats look better than Adelaide, Freo against some bog average side no one cares about should win easily. Dee’s smash the hawks, Swans against Essendon, Port against the tiges, and the giants to flog the Weagles, that could be 100.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 2: Can the premiers get back on track?
For sure, they’ve built a talented list and I think Bevos message may be getting stale but he’s been there 10 years. He’s won a flag from 7th and made another grand final from 5th he can definitely coach when it counts.
Brad Scott is building something special at Essendon, Bombers fans... if you just stay patient
He would probably be better than the current option. Dunno if Bevo still has it at the Dogs but he is a very good coach still.
Brad Scott is building something special at Essendon, Bombers fans... if you just stay patient
The problem is they are one of many teams building something special and still have massive holes in their list, especially up forward. I can see why they’re one of the many teams going for Jamarra.
Brad Scott is building something special at Essendon, Bombers fans... if you just stay patient
Can’t wait for the bounce. Got 2/4 last week. I’ll go with blues to belt up Richmond, Sydney in a close one, Don’s to do over a depleted hawthorn side, Giants to do what they want with Norf, Cats in a tight one over a very good saints side, Crows to jump the coast, Dee’s to probably be too good for my Dogs, Port to smash a very depleted West coast and Brisbane to do over Freo as they are just better.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Round 1: Huzzah, full footy weekends are back!
As soon as Carlton realised they could actually play football Brisbane didn’t have a shot. Love watching Curnow play.
Footy Fix: Harry the hero! How Blues stunned the Lions with the comeback to end all comebacks
The Saints kinda remind me of the Dogs in 15/16, a newish (old coach), loads of talented youngsters and a few solid old heads. They’ve also not only nailed last year’s draft but every draft since 2018. They put the disastrous 2011-2019 period behind them and can really build into something special. Maybe this year or next.
Don't sleep on one of the AFL's most exciting young teams - St Kilda can win the 2024 flag
Let’s agree to disagree there. Amiss I could easily see being a top key forward. I’m all for it. Jackson………… nah the lad’s a ruckman, he won a flag as ruck (believe me I remember him well that game) he can rest forward but I’ll never see him being a dominant forward.
AFL News: Hawks' shock bid for Dogs gun, Tigers' massive blow ahead of Dimma grudge match
Nah I probably have to disagree with you there. Amiss is a fantastic forward I love watching him play. But Murra is better than Jackson as a forward. That’s not me loving my club that’s just a fact. But if you think the Amiss/Jackson/Treacy combo will work fair enough, carry on.
AFL News: Hawks' shock bid for Dogs gun, Tigers' massive blow ahead of Dimma grudge match
If Freo aren’t throwing money at the likes of JUH or McDonald they’re kidding themselves. Imagine Amiss and JUH, brutal combo.
AFL News: Hawks' shock bid for Dogs gun, Tigers' massive blow ahead of Dimma grudge match
It would be a great shame if Murra does leave the Dogs, he’s a great kid and a brilliant footballer but I can see probably 15 other clubs chasing him (probably not Brisbane or Carlton) and if the money’s good, why wouldn’t he go. He he does the Dogs will get very well compensated and I think they can cover him to an extent with Croft.
AFL News: Hawks' shock bid for Dogs gun, Tigers' massive blow ahead of Dimma grudge match
I get that you’re coming from a different generation and there was a fair bit of contact back then but considering that it was a pretty cheap shot from Webster, not tough at all
'It's pretty s--t': Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child
Come on Chanon that’s not destroying the game mate, those hits have no place on an AFL field and 7 weeks is fair. Maybe even light. They had better do the same if it’s another player in round 23 or 24 that are chasing finals.
'It's pretty s--t': Webster cops monster AFL ban, reacts to social media backlash towards his wife and child
Bit harsh on the Dogs, I don’t think they’ll be that bad. So much went wrong last year and they still ended up 9th. They should be aiming for top 4 and will probably end up around 6th. Agree on Geelong but I don’t think they have talent to be top 4, 5-8th for them.
AFL Oracle: They just missed the eight last year - but can any of these teams turn it around in 2024?
I really like Amiss, in 2 years he’ll be a top 5 forward in the comp no doubt. But they really need McDonald I reckon. I dunno how much they can lean on Treacy and Taberner has reached his limit.
AFL Oracle: There's always one! Which of last year's bottom five is September-bound in 2024?
Hawthorn are still bottom 6, as good as they were at times last year they still have gaps and no depth. Freo most likely although their forward line is still shaky.
AFL Oracle: There's always one! Which of last year's bottom five is September-bound in 2024?
Yeahhhhh I remember those threads, didn’t he also say Jack Silvagni was a bad kid because he saw him in a park once? I wouldn’t bank on him, I’m glad he’s not clogging the Dogs list but I do hope he figures it out and becomes something. He was a talented junior.
AFL pre-season notebook: Is this man about to fix the Dees' biggest problem?
I’m looking forward to this game Don but I reckon Darcy takes the choccies over English, our midfields nuetralise (in my opinion anyway) and it comes down to offence v defence. Hagan probably won’t come back so it’ll be Naughton, Lobb and Darcy ( of the Sam variety). Libba back in makes it interesting. I’m glad Amiss isn’t playing as he is a nightmare to match up on. Fun fact, last year we were 0-5 in match after winning by 50+ the week before. This is our first real away game so it’ll be a good test.
The Roar's AFL expert tips and predictions, Anzac Round: Who takes the biscuits on the season's longest weekend?