Welcome to the Dog Kennel

[Roofrom50]

A new Breed of Dog


The Western Bulldogs head into the 2008 with a very young list. One of the most exciting lists in the competition with the likes of Cooney, Cross, Griffen and Giansiracusa. They looked the goods at the end of the 2007 season, but with rewtierments to Chris Grant, and Brent Montgomery, things look tought for the Dogs ahead in 08.
The Dogs have recruited pretty well. Recruiting what they have been missing for a number of years. A decent ruckmen. They picked up big man from the Crows. Ben Hudson. The 29 year old has come back to Melbourne to finish off his veryshort AFL Career. Hudson debuted for the Crows in 2004, and now has found himself in the Dogs gurnsey 4 years later. It will be a good chance for Hudson to finish off his Career as the number 1 ruckmen in a team, as he would of been behind, Rhett Biglands this year at the Crows, with Biglands come back from injury.

The Bulldogs have also wanted a main Full Forward. Brad Johnson has had to fill that position for many years. Chris Grant was played up forward for the end of his career, but has mainly been a defender throughout his wonderful career. The Bulldogs have also picked up, Scott Welsh, also from the Crows. Welsh, 28, comes from the Crows to also finish his career in Melbourne. Welsh played with the Kangaroos at the start of his footy career, before heading to South Australia, and played some succesful seasons with the Adelaide Crows. Welsh comes to the Bulldogs, trying to help out their Forward line troubles.

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17            Adam Cooney
3              Andrejs Everitt
23            Andrew McDougall
15            Ben Hudson
6              Brad Johnson
18            Brennan Stack 
36            Brian Harris
37            Cameron Wight
38            Dale Morris
22            Dylan Addison
1              Farren Ray
21            Jason Akermanis
20            Josh Hill
9              Lindsay Gilbee
39            Malcolm Lynch
8              Mitchell Hahn
10            Nathan Eagleton
44            Paul O'Shea
11            Peter Street
2             Robert Murphy
16            Ryan Griffen
25            Ryan Hargrave
28            Scott Welsh
7              Scott West
19            Shaun Higgins
35            Stephen Tiller
33            Tim Callan
34            Wayde Skipper
27            Will Minson

Leaders 2008


Captain:

Brad Johnson

The Heart and Sole of the Western Bulldogs football club




Vice Captain:

Mitchell Hahn

Has the capability of being a leader, and is given his chance this year.​

 

[punterpupnroy]

Another..... story. Please roo stick with one story this time. I want to see one go a long way. This looks good. Everything is set out well.

KUTGW!

 

[Ezuma]

Good luck for the Dogs in '08. They have a very talented midfield, one of the best in the competition, but their lack of big men was a problem last year when they finished 13th, but now with Hudson and Welsh they'll be hoping for good things.

Good luck with this Roo. Stick with it, I wanna see this go far!

 

[Roofrom50]

2008 AFL Premiership Season


Round One


Western Bulldogs vs Geelong @ Telstra Dome - Sunday Afternoon

Bulldogs Team Selection



B: Farren Ray - Brian Harris - Lindsay Gilbee
HB: Ryan Griffen - Ryan Hargrave - Dale Morris
C: Nathan Eagleton - Scott West - Matthew Boyd
HF: Robert Murphy - Wayde Skipper - Mitchell Hahn
FF: Brad Johnson - Scott Welsh - Jason Akermanis
Foll: Ben Hudson - Daniel Cross - Adam Cooney
I/C: Andrejs Everrit - Daniel Giansiracusa - Shaun Higgins - Dylan Addison


Key Matchups


Jarred Rooke vs Jason Akermanis

 

[Ezuma]

har har you stole my imgs!!

Good luck in round one, but Geelong are gonna steamroll yaz!!

 

[Roofrom50]

Cats continue dominant way


Geelong has dominated the Opening Round 1 clash with the Western Bulldogs. Geelong had a 72 point thrashing of the Dogs. The 2007 Premiers have continued their 2007 form, and have won big in the opening round.
The Cats, started off pretty slowly, and saw a equal 1st quarter. Only 2 goals seperated the teams at Quarter time. Scott Welsh for the Dogs was good in the opening term, having 9 possesions and taking 5 marks. He looked at home in the Bulldogs colours.
The 2nd Quarter is where the game was won. The Cats added on 6 goals, to the Dogs only kicking the 1 goal for the Quarter. The last term was a blowout aswell. The Dogs only managing 3 goals for the term, the Cats pulled up 8 unanswered goals, to bring the margin out to 10 goals in the end.

It was a poor display from such a young team, and the coach wouldn't be happy with such a start.

Western Bulldogs: 2.3 - 3.6 - 6.12 - 9.15 - (69)
Goals: Johnson 3, Welsh 3, Addison, Giansiracusa, Hahn
Best: Welsh, Johnson, Griffen, Ray, West, Gilbee
Disposals: Welsh 25, Griffen 25, Johnson 23, West 22
Injuries: Daniel Giansiracusa - Ostetitis Pubis (Season)
Reports: Nil

Geelong: 4.4 - 10.8 - 13.15 - 21.15 - (141)
Goals: Milburn 5, Kelly 3, Johnson 3, Mackie 2, Mooney 2, Byrnes 2, Ottens 2, Ablett, Hawkins
Best: Milburn, Byrnes, Ablett, Bartel, Hawkins, Johnson
Disposals: Bartel 32, Ablett 31, Milburn 28, Byrnes 26
Injuries: Nil
Reports: Nil

Jason Akermanis

Kicks: 6
Handballs: 4
Disposals: 10
Marks: 1
Goals: 0
Behinds: 1
Tackles 1




Max Rooke

Kicks: 5
Handballs: 6
Disposals: 11
Marks: 3
Goals: 0
Behinds: 0
Tackles: 3​

 

[Roofrom50]

2008 AFL Premiership Season


Round Two


Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide @ M.C.G - Saturday

Bulldogs Team Selection


B: Ryan Hargrave - Brian Harris - Ryan Griffen
HB: Cameron Wight - Andrejs Everitt - Lindsay Gilbee
C: Adam Cooney - Daniel Cross - Matthew Boyd
HF: Brad Johnson - Wayde Skipper - Mitchell Hahn
FF: Nathan Eagleton - Robert Murphy - Scott Welsh
Foll: Ben Hudson - Scott West - Jason Akermanis
I/C: Farren Ray- Dale Morris - Shaun Higgins - Cameron Faulkner

IN; Cameron Wight, Cameron Faulkner
OUT: Daniel Giansiracusa (Season) - Dylan Addison

Adelaide Team Selection

B: Michael Doughty - Ben Rutten - Richard Douglas
HB: Nathan Bock - Nathan Bassett - Brad Symes
C: Brett Burton - Tyson Edwards - Brent Reilly
HF: Graham Johncock - Ken McGregor - Robert Shirly
FF: Scott Stevens - Trent Hentschel - Luke Jericho
Foll: Rhett Biglands - Scott Thomspon - Simon Goodwin
I/C: Nathan VanBerlo - Brad Moran - Nick Gill - Bryce Campbell

IN: Nick Gill
OUT: Andrew McLeod (Hamstring)​

 

[Mr. Kurns]

Faulkner? he doesn't even play with us anymore!

 

[punterpupnroy]

Its unfortunate that Giansiracusa is gone for the season.. Still good start hope this continues to go well.

 

[Roofrom50]

I just had a look at the Team playing lists. And i have noticed that half the Bulldogs are missing. There are no new players what so ever. And it's the same with all the teams, so i wont be continuing this story.