1. Dale continues on merry way 

Bailey Dale has continued his stellar All-Australian form into 2022, using the ball with precision during the Bulldogs final intraclub fixture. 

Rebounding strongly from defensive 50, Dale was able to begin several attack forays for his team. His ability to read the play has also become a positive attribute for the 25-year-old. 

Alongside leadership group member Caleb Daniel, the pair will be hopeful of forming a strong combination for another season. 

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Bailey Dale | 'Exciting to start getting into games again'

Hear from Bailey Dale after the final intraclub match before the scratch match against Essendon next week.

2. Injury-free Cody 

Despite a difficult start to pre-season, Cody Weightman looks injury-free and ready to attack the remaining practice matches heading into Round 1.

The high-flying 21-year-old assumed his role inside the forward 50 in his first match sim minutes for the summer and unselfishly set up plenty of teammates during the hit out yesterday.

All things being equal, Weightman should be available for selection at next week’s Practice Match against Essendon. 

 

3. Draftees show plenty on Intraclub stage 

A number of first year players stepped out for their first full Intraclub fixture in the red, white and blue yesterday. 

Robbie McComb did some nice things inside the engine room finding the ball regularly, while Arthur Jones popped up around the ground with his trademark electric speed and touch. 

Cody Raak found the scoreboard throughout the contest, while Charlie Parker had minutes in the scrimmage. 

 

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Mic'd Up | Matt Spangher

Join Matt Spangher as the men's side run an intraclub match.

4. Tight ruck duel 

Tim English and Stefan Martin battled it out in the ruck throughout the contest yesterday, with honours largely shared between the pair. 

Both were able to get forward to take contested grabs, while giving their team first use through the midfield to make an impact on the game. 

 

5. Forward options for 2022 

Bulldogs ability to find goals from a variety of sources in season 2021 was important in the run to finals and it looks to be more of the same in 2022. 

More than ten individual players found goals throughout the match sim, signalling a similar approach this season.

Midfielders were again able to get forward and impact the game, with the likes of Adam Treloar and Marcus Bontempelli having scoreboard impact.