Western Bulldogs' Christmas List
Western Bulldogs' Christmas List
Healthy bigs, Akermanis to star on and off the field, and maybe an instant impact from Everitt.
The Bulldogs know that this is their year, they have never had a better chance in the past 30 years to win. The cup is their big wish, but several things will need to go right for that to happen.
If you were big and played for the Bulldogs then you were hurt in 2006, except for big Street. Grant and Darcy are the big concerns, but Grant should have one more year left in him and Darcy's luck has to change soon. Will Minson is another big that the Bulldogs need and he should be bigger and better in 2007 and will combine with Street to give the Bulldogs a competitive ruck option.
It was Akermanis who said he wanted to play for the Bulldogs, his wish was granted and now he has to produce. There is no reason why he shouldn't help them on and off the field. His September experience and ability to change a game in just a few minutes are just what the Bulldogs need. Off the field he will bring in fans and money, and his presence will take the pressure off other players next season.
While the Bulldogs' fans were wishing for key position help in the draft they didn't really expect Andrejs Everitt to be the answer. He may not be the big, solid key defender that they would have liked but he is a player who fits their team. Everitt is very quick for his size, and if Eade thinks he is strong enough to play some games next season then he might be the final piece they need.
The Bulldogs had a list for trade week which included a veteran star as well as a key position player, Akermanis and McDougall were the result. In 2007 their fans will be wishing for a Grand Final, and with some luck with injuries and an impact from their new additions they might get there.
Healthy bigs, Akermanis to star on and off the field, and maybe an instant impact from Everitt.
The Bulldogs know that this is their year, they have never had a better chance in the past 30 years to win. The cup is their big wish, but several things will need to go right for that to happen.
If you were big and played for the Bulldogs then you were hurt in 2006, except for big Street. Grant and Darcy are the big concerns, but Grant should have one more year left in him and Darcy's luck has to change soon. Will Minson is another big that the Bulldogs need and he should be bigger and better in 2007 and will combine with Street to give the Bulldogs a competitive ruck option.
It was Akermanis who said he wanted to play for the Bulldogs, his wish was granted and now he has to produce. There is no reason why he shouldn't help them on and off the field. His September experience and ability to change a game in just a few minutes are just what the Bulldogs need. Off the field he will bring in fans and money, and his presence will take the pressure off other players next season.
While the Bulldogs' fans were wishing for key position help in the draft they didn't really expect Andrejs Everitt to be the answer. He may not be the big, solid key defender that they would have liked but he is a player who fits their team. Everitt is very quick for his size, and if Eade thinks he is strong enough to play some games next season then he might be the final piece they need.
The Bulldogs had a list for trade week which included a veteran star as well as a key position player, Akermanis and McDougall were the result. In 2007 their fans will be wishing for a Grand Final, and with some luck with injuries and an impact from their new additions they might get there.
The small and quick similarity is certainly there for both teams, and both teams will be expected to go deep into the finals this season.