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    Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Memo to everyone in the football department and our fans.

    Dear Everyone,

    Looking back, maybe our fast and winning finish to season 2013 gave us a sense of optimism and inevitability for a further ladder climb in 2014. Maybe the competition got better. Maybe 2014 showed the growing pains that are unavoidable and unpredictable for a young side on the move.

    But no explanation provides much comfort as we assume our all-too-familiar position at the top of the bottom quartile of the AFL ladder for season 2014.

    There’s been so much hard work by so many good people that it hurts to sit here this morning and write reflections on another season that was just not good enough.

    So while I wish the players well on their Mad Monday, truth is, it’s a mad Monday for me, too … a different kind of mad. This morning, we begin a review of football operations that will be characterised by brutal honesty.
    No one comes in to footy seeking out mediocrity. I know I didn’t resume the position of president at the Western Bulldogs prepared to accept year after year of unfulfilled promise. This year was not good enough.

    I will get better and work harder for our club. That’s my promise to you. It’s also my expectation of each and every one of you.

    Thanks to all our members and fans who helped us out this year. Thanks to everyone who made it such a huge and successful day for the return of blockbuster footy at the Whitten Oval on Sunday. Good luck to our young Footscray side in the next month as it battles for VFL honours.

    And thanks to the people of Star Weekly for the opportunity I have had this year to write for our many western region fans.

    http://www.maribyrnong.starweekly.co...omise-remains/

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    It hurts reading that. Peter has given so much and worked so hard that it seems unfair it's gone unrewarded this year.

    As supporters we appreciate your efforts Peter
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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    All I wanted to hear right now. I'm glad he said, I know he will do too.

    Peter did everything asked or hoped for.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Fair to say we weren't the danger.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Why does every thread with good intentions such as this one, have to have sarcasim or a weak throw away line in it? If anyone deserves some respect and that not to happen it's Peter.
    More of an In Bruges guy?

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Quote Originally Posted by meshe1969 View Post
    This morning, we begin a review of football operations that will be characterised by brutal honesty.
    No one comes in to footy seeking out mediocrity.
    What I wanted to hear.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    I love that man. Thanks Peter.
    "You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone" - Marcus Aurelius

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Quote Originally Posted by meshe1969 View Post
    Memo to everyone in the football department and our fans.

    This morning, we begin a review of football operations that will be characterised by brutal honesty.
    No one comes in to footy seeking out mediocrity. I know I didn’t resume the position of president at the Western Bulldogs prepared to accept year after year of unfulfilled promise. This year was not good enough.

    http://www.maribyrnong.starweekly.co...omise-remains/
    I just hope that isn't lip service and something is actually done about it.
    Listening to Brahm's 3rd Racket

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Very nice to read that. This season was poo.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Well said Peter. We couldn't ask for a better credentialed President. A Bulldog through and through.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Positive note look at our reserves they have been unbelievable as a team and have been successful off the ground, it's a definite winner he started there.
    Would have bought more money to the club than the seniors on Sunday.
    Bring back the biff

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Quote Originally Posted by The Doctor View Post
    I just hope that isn't lip service and something is actually done about it.
    Yep, the footy operations need to be held accountable and some changes to personnel are required.

    Our development of players isn't what it should or needs to be.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mantis View Post
    Yep, the footy operations need to be held accountable and some changes to personnel are required.

    Our development of players isn't what it should or needs to be.
    Head coach?

    Just on mad Monday. They should have told our players tto show up for training on Monday. If it is indeed just a job like Gia eluded to, what workplace in the world do you get a month extra off on full pay for being shite?

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy Contradicts Law View Post

    Head coach?
    He is contracted for next year so I don't think it would be a great financial decision to terminate the contract at the minute, but if the club want to take that path I wouldn't be protesting.

    Without knowing the contract of his support team I think we should be moving a few of them along.

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    Re: Unfulfilled promise remains: BULLDOGS IN FOCUS: Peter Gordon

    Peter Gordon you have given your heart and soul and bled red white and blue for the WB this year. I salute you and say an enormous thank you. Sue Alberti AO

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