G'day Guys

Been reading reports on this forum for some time now, so seeing that I was at Friday night's game thought I'd better register and reurn the favour. Bare with me as this is my 1st post.

Match Overall
The match overall was of a good standard which was remarked upon by a number of spectators bulldogs and blues fans alike. There were a number of skill errors but no more than you would expect at this time of year. We made a lot of decision making errors which kept the doggies in the game. Enough of the negatives as there were plenty of positives. Our tackling was great, which after last year was fantastic to see. Our forward line looked potent when ball kicked in well, backline competed well and we probably won the battle in the middle.

Here's a couple of individual player reports:

Lance Whitnall
I will probably get crucified by the anti-Lance brigade on this board, but he was superb. Consistently led his opponent to the ball, and when Chris Grant was moved forward gave him a good old fashioned towelling. Turned defence into attack with great use of the ball and showed composure when needed

Marc Murphy
He's the real deal. At the bottom of most packs, clean hands in tight and knows where to find the footy. Will not only play every game this year (barring injury) but will spend plenty of time in the guts.

Eddie Betts
Ignited the crowd with his 3 goal third quater. Caused defenders to panic with great chasing and pounced on any crumbs or fumbles. He was the highlight of the game

Got to agree with '72. Nick Stevens as always was the ultimate professional and played very well. Whits absolutely dominated Hahn and Rocket was forced to put Grant in the forward line. Although they were a bit inconsistent, honourable mentions to Waite and McGrath. Overall it was a good competitive workout. Its amazing how a little bit of confidence helps players find their targets rather than missing them by 10 metres.

Highlight for me was in the 3rd qtr,the ball was in dispute inside the Dogs forward 50,a direct confrontation between Nick Stevens and a Dogs player,Stevo did not beak stride or deviate 1mm,very heavy collision,Stevo won the ball,and a Carlton goal resulted.

Welcome back again Bainuzz.

So Cazz, what was Murphy's possession tally? That's all I wanted to know.

I was told a dozen or so but haven't actually seen the stats or the game.

All I know is that The Coaching staff were very, very happy with AW and the way his defensive game is coming along. Never fear, they will unleash him soon enough.

Regards Cazzesman

Murphy had about 12 possessions and Walker 9. Walker Mark of the Year in the second quarter and Eddie Goal of the Year in the third. Also should have given Archie and Scotland honourable mentions although sometimes Scotland's decision making is questionable.