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CibbuanoWin a sign of maturity, says Eade
April 5th 2009 10:46
THE Western Bulldogs drought-breaking win over North Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday is a sign of growing maturity according to coach Rodney Eade.
The Bulldogs' 15-point victory ended a five-game losing streak against the Kangaroos.
The Dogs were the second highest scoring team last season but they showed in wet conditions at the home of football that they can also win scrappy, low-scoring affairs.
Eade believes the victory was a huge step forward for last year's preliminary finalists.
"The pleasing thing was that maybe that was the maturity of the group (coming out)," he said.
"To be challenged like that against a proven performer in those sorts of situations - because they (the Kangaroos) are renowned for their grit and determination - and to be able to fend them off and kick the last two goals of the day was really pleasing and from that aspect was the biggest plus of the day."
"Sometimes you have got to win ugly and we certainly did that today."
"It was also more about winning a close game and to win a tight close game in that weather and against the opposition we had, I think that will cement a bit more belief in the group."
The Bulldogs' 15-point victory ended a five-game losing streak against the Kangaroos.
The Dogs were the second highest scoring team last season but they showed in wet conditions at the home of football that they can also win scrappy, low-scoring affairs.
Eade believes the victory was a huge step forward for last year's preliminary finalists.
"The pleasing thing was that maybe that was the maturity of the group (coming out)," he said.
"To be challenged like that against a proven performer in those sorts of situations - because they (the Kangaroos) are renowned for their grit and determination - and to be able to fend them off and kick the last two goals of the day was really pleasing and from that aspect was the biggest plus of the day."
"Sometimes you have got to win ugly and we certainly did that today."
"It was also more about winning a close game and to win a tight close game in that weather and against the opposition we had, I think that will cement a bit more belief in the group."
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