Thank you Adam Cooney.

[1eyedog]

To Essendon for pick 37.

A great player that probably rode out his playing career more on natural talent than hard work but there can be no denying he gave everything he could for us throughout his time with the Dogs. The 2008 Brownlow medal definitely a highlight - unfortunately the same year he cracked his patella in the qualifying final. It's unfortunate he's going to Essendon but I hope he'll happy playing out the rest of his days there.

He'll always be welcome back to the club.

[bornadog]

To Essendon for pick 37.

A great player that probably rode out his playing career more on natural talent than hard work but there can be no denying he gave everything he could for us throughout his time with the Dogs. The 2008 Brownlow medal definitely a highlight - unfortunately the same year he cracked his patella in the qualifying final. It's unfortunate he's going to Essendon but I hope he'll happy playing out the rest of his days there.

He'll always be welcome back to the club.

Couldn't agree more, always loved watching him play and a cruel blow to him when he did his knee.

Not sure why he chose Essendon, but good luck

[w3design]

I still have a chuckle when I see Burger Rings.....:)

[chef]

Sad to see him go, was a fav. Had his best footy stolen crom him in late 2008.

Great deal for us though.

[Happy Days]

The greatest what if that I've had following the dogs; could have (probably would have) been anything if he didn't play on that busted knee in 2008.

Good luck at Essendon Adam. Like I'm sure they taught you your first day in Footscray, don't share needles.

[whythelongface]

Thank you Coons - love ya mate. All the best in your future career and hope your knee holds up well. A true Bulldog legend.

[GVGjr]

All the best Adam. It was an exciting career with the Dogs and I hope you look back at this journey as a positive one.

[LostDoggy]

Cant say a bad word about Coons. Watching him pre knee injury in full flight was a delight. A proud bulldogs man.
I'm sure he will always be a friend of this forum.

[1eyedog]

Is 37 unders or about right?

[GVGjr]

Is 37 unders or about right?

Slightly unders but it's not an exact science when the player confirms a preferred club.

[Dancin' Douggy]

WOW. It's like there's been a revolution.
Heads have rolled, blood has been spilt.

The old guard have been sent packing.

The young turks have taken over the palace.

Interesting year ahead. Gonna absolutely loathe seeing Coons in that filthy bomber jumper.
And it's also gonna be awful seeing Griff in that Junk food wrapper they call a guernsey at GWS.

Really sad to see both of them go.

But BLOODY EXCITED about the future.

[G-Mo77]

Ah bummer. I thought we may have kept him. Sad to see him go and sad to have him crueled by injuries all through his prime years. His brownlow season was unbelievable!

It's going to be real tough seeing him run around with the scum.

[firstdogonthemoon]

Thanks for everything Adam have a lovely time at Essendon. Don't drink the water.

[bornadog]

WOW. It's like there's been a revolution.
Heads have rolled, blood has been spilt.

The old guard have been sent packing.

The young turks have taken over the palace.

Interesting year ahead. Gonna absolutely loathe seeing Coons in that filthy bomber jumper.
And it's also gonna be awful seeing Griff in that Junk food wrapper they call a guernsey at GWS.

Really sad to see both of them go.

But BLOODY EXCITED about the future.

Playing at other Clubs:

Griffen, Cooney, Higgins, Lake, Ward, Everitt, Hill, Ray, probably Jones and Tutt - all in the 25 to 30 bracket

Edit: forgot Harbrow

[Jeanette54]

Wishing you all the best for the future Adam, and thanks for some great memories in the red, white and blue.

Sad to see you go.

[1eyedog]

Playing at other Clubs:

Griffen, Cooney, Higgins, Lake, Ward, Everitt, Hill, Ray, probably Jones and Tutt - all in the 25 to 30 bracket

Harbrow too. How I would love him in the side.

[bornadog]

Harbrow too. How I would love him in the side.

How could I forget.

[LostDoggy]

All the best Adam, what coul have been if not for this dodgy knees. Hope he hold up and can plY out his years on his terms

[Mofra]

Cheers Coons, would have loved to see you get to your peak, would have been an amazing sight

[Murphy'sLore]

Apparently it was the 'sponginess of the floor' in their training facilities, and his desire to play under James Hird that swayed it…

Ah, Adam. Hilarious right to the end.

[bornadog]

Dodoro says Dogs won't pay any of Cooney's 2015 salary. Says Cooney wanted to play for James Hird - meeting critical to him rejecting North.

[Remi Moses]

Terrific in his brownlow year, and ruined with the injury,
Good luck to Adam

[EasternWest]

So long Coons. You've been phoning it in the last few years, but prior to that you were a great player for us.

No bad blood from me. Just good wishes and thanks for the memories.

[cinder]

All the best to Cooney, would have preferred he went to a different club but that's just personal. He can walk out with his head held high unlike someone else we know ...

[craigsahibee]

So it's official. I'm going to have to change all of my internet passwords.

Good luck Adam. Thanks for being a Bulldog. I will treasure the one conversation I had with you while lining up for the urinal at North Port Oval during the VFL Prelim this year.

Cheers.

[LostDoggy]

Favourite Cooney moment: 2006 V Adelaide - dribbled goal (wrong foot?), matchwinner - heady days may they come back again.

[1eyedog]

Favourite Cooney moment: 2006 V Adelaide - dribbled goal (wrong foot?), matchwinner - heady days may they come back again.

Other than his bursting running goals I loved him winning the tap against Dean Cox in the ruck. Showed he was capable of doing anything.

[Throughandthrough]

cooooooooooooooonnnnssssssss

[LostDoggy]

Favourite Cooney moment: 2006 V Adelaide - dribbled goal (wrong foot?), matchwinner - heady days may they come back again.

I thought of the exact same moment. Standing on the fence windmilling my arms as he slotted it.

Wanted to go to Essendon to play for James Hird. Never thought he'd say anything more humorous than the Burger Rings Speech. I was wrong.

[bulldogsman]

Thanks Coon dog.

One of kind, shame we never got to see him at this peak.

[Scorlibo]

Coooooooooooooneeyy.

I'll miss that.

[LostDoggy]

Very sad day. Not being able to say goodbye is what's shit about it. I really hope we end up with somebody special with his pick.

Thanks Adam the memories will live on for eternity.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Thanks Adam - loveable larrakin

[SquirrelGrip]

Sad to see him go,

Won't forget that quarter in '05 when Will and Coons set Etihad alight with the best tap ruck work and roving I'd seen.

Also, in 2008 who would have predicted Cooney, Chapman and Goddard would one day play together at another club?

[Scraggers]

Its amazing the difference between the two threads ... Cooney Gone and Griffen Gone.

Not many bad words written about Cooney, yet Griff can rot in hell for all we care.

It wasn't the fact that Griff left us, it was the way he did it !!

[bornadog]

Its amazing the difference between the two threads ... Cooney Gone and Griffen Gone.

Not many bad words written about Cooney, yet Griff can rot in hell for all we care.

It wasn't the fact that Griff left us, it was the way he did it !!

Wasn't a great exit, but I still can't bag him.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Pity about his club choice, but thanks for the memories Coons.

[BulldogBelle]

Thanks for the memories. Such a great player when he was at full flight.
But Essendon?? Should of gone to to Norf.

If l saw Cooney l would buy him a beer.
If l saw #16 l would tip a beer over him.

[AndrewP6]

Really disappointed to see this transpire. One of my favourites, I fondly recall those bursts out of the middle and some terrific natural talent. Always a bulldog in my eyes, won't enjoy seeing him with that mob.

[Pickenitup]

I Will always love Coons and will always be a Bulldog in my eyes.

[GVGjr]

I Will always love Coons and will always be a Bulldog in my eyes.

He's been brilliant for us.

[LostDoggy]

Sorry to see Coons go, but glad it's been done without any acrimony. Both the club and him seem happy with the split.

He's given us tremendous service.

One number 1 pick in, one number 1 pick out.

[GVGjr]

Just saw something with the AFL Bulldogs calender for next season. You guessed it Griffen and Cooney are on it.

[chef]

Just saw something with the AFL Bulldogs calender for next season. You guessed it Griffen and Cooney are on it.

Happens every year:D

[LostDoggy]

So long and goodbye COONDOG!! So many great memories of you bursting out of the centre or a pack hurtling towards goal.All the best

[lemmon]

Its amazing the difference between the two threads ... Cooney Gone and Griffen Gone.

Not many bad words written about Cooney, yet Griff can rot in hell for all we care.

It wasn't the fact that Griff left us, it was the way he did it !!
Not to mention most of us probably realise Coons is just about buggered, Griff has a few good years left if his back can be managed.

[Scorlibo]

Not to mention most of us probably realise Coons is just about buggered, Griff has a few good years left if his back can be managed.

A new club could reinvigorate the Coondog (he'll always be the Coondog). I'm almost looking forward to seeing what he can do next year alongside Jobe. But I agree with you in that he might have only eeked out one more year with us.

[LostDoggy]

A new club could reinvigorate the Coondog (he'll always be the Coondog). I'm almost looking forward to seeing what he can do next year alongside Jobe. But I agree with you in that he might have only eeked out one more year with us.

At least he won't have to worry about Chapman king hitting him.

[Sedat]

I'm almost looking forward to seeing what he can do next year alongside Jobe.
Not sure if Jobe will be getting too many games next year ;)

[AndrewP6]

Message from Coons on Twitter
537

[josie]

Thanks AndrewP6.

Classy departure from Cooney. Hope he does well, except against us!!

[boydogs]

Playing at other Clubs:

Griffen, Cooney, Higgins, Lake, Ward, Everitt, Hill, Ray, probably Jones and Tutt - all in the 25 to 30 bracket

Edit: forgot Harbrow

Lake is 32, Ward is 24, Jones is 23, Tutt is 23. Point taken though


A great player that probably rode out his playing career more on natural talent than hard work but there can be no denying he gave everything he could for us throughout his time with the Dogs.

Sounds like a contradiction to me, he would be probably still be at the club if he gave 100%. Definitely one of those known to coast and do enough to get by

[chef]

Are we paying any of his wage?

[G-Mo77]

Are we paying any of his wage?

Zilch. The original offer from Essendon was pay him and we'll take him.

[GVGjr]

Are we paying any of his wage?

Once Ryder came off their books then they had no problems meeting Cooney's deal.

[bornadog]

Lake is 32, Ward is 24, Jones is 23, Tutt is 23. Point taken though



Sounds like a contradiction to me, he would be probably still be at the club if he gave 100%. Definitely one of those known to coast and do enough to get by

Like your new Woof name.

[KT31]

Coooooooooooooneeyy.

I'll miss that.

Seen we now have two you can scream out Booooooooooooooooydeeyy when ever you like.

[bornadog]

Seen we now have two you can scream out Booooooooooooooooydeeyy when ever you like.

Matthew would love that after all these years. :D

[KT31]

Lake is 32, Ward is 24, Jones is 23, Tutt is 23. Point taken though



Sounds like a contradiction to me, he would be probably still be at the club if he gave 100%. Definitely one of those known to coast and do enough to get by


Like your new Woof name.

Sounds like a boy bands name or a baby werewolf.
"Coming to you live from the Western Oval, it's the Boy Dogs !".;)

[whythelongface]

Like your new Woof name.

Did I miss something but who was boydogs in his/ her previous incarnation? Was it gogriff or Grffien#16?

[Doc26]

Following Griffen's bombshell announcement, my soon to be 11 year old said to me last Friday, “Dad, at least Cooney’s still there”. Needless to say, she’s shattered with the new of Adam's departure.

[GVGjr]

Did I miss something but who was boydogs in his/ her previous incarnation? Was it gogriff or Grffien#16?

gogriff. When people ask for a name change I ask that they include their old name in their signature.

Both gogriff and Griffen#16 have done that.

[whythelongface]

gogriff. When people ask for a name change I ask that they include their old name in their signature.

Both gogriff and Griffen#16 have done that.

Thanks GVGjr - someone needs to be a bit more observant :o

[bornadog]

Following Griffen's bombshell announcement, my soon to be 11 year old said to me last Friday, “Dad, at least Cooney’s still there”. Needless to say, she’s shattered with the new of Adam's departure.

Get her on to Macrae, he will be a star.

[Scraggers]

Cooney has just changed numbers. Back to 17

[Templeton31]

Cooney has just changed numbers. Back to 17

who was the old 17 at the Dons?

[Ozza]

who was the old 17 at the Dons?

Melksham.

[bornadog]

Cooney has just changed numbers. Back to 17

Now he might play better football.:D

[Twodogs]

Now he might play better football.:D


Maybe if he lost 17 kilos he might.

[Greystache]

Maybe if he lost 17 kilos he might.

Or if they brought in offensive and defensive teams line in the NFL.

[Twodogs]

Or if they brought in offensive and defensive teams line in the NFL.


I've always thought that I'd go pretty well in one of those offensive lines.

[Scraggers]

I've always thought that I'd go pretty well in one of those offensive lines.

Nah ... you're not offensive enough

[Twodogs]

Nah ... you're not offensive enough

I wouldn't bet on it. Big ears.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I wouldn't bet on it. Big ears.

Why do elephants have Big Ears?....



because Noddy won't pay the ransom.

Best of luck Adam, a tragedy that you sustained such an injury.

[Twodogs]

Why do elephants have Big Ears?....



because Noddy won't pay the ransom.

Best of luck Adam, a tragedy that you sustained such an injury.


One of my favourite jokes of all time.

[G-Mo77]

So sad seeing him in that horrid jumper. I wish Griffen went there instead, he's more deserving of wearing a jumper from there.