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Dancin' Douggy
18-09-2016, 01:14 PM
So there's one minute and 10 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

Bruce maca-whatever. Whom I loathe. May have just accidentally come up with the best new nickname in footy.

God is taken, The King is taken, Mr Football is taken.......what is there left to call Bontempelli???

Here is a direct transcript of Bruce's call as Bont bang ones through

."........You know who...... of course it's him. It's HIM. You KNOW who it is"


Bontempelli is simply 'HIM'
bulldogtragic
18-09-2016, 01:18 PM
I'm happy to sing from the Him book.

Leigh Matthews called him a superstar this morning and additionally said there's 20 year olds that play like 30 year olds and 30 year olds that play like 20 year olds. And Marcus plays like a 30 year old.
Twodogs
18-09-2016, 01:52 PM
I like it. Him it is.

I have a bit of a disdain for surname based nicknames unless it's particularly funny., like Brett Heady's nickname being 'jobby', that's OK someone's thought about it and hasn't just added or subtracted a 'y'. It shows a distinct lack of imagination and even respect. After all your nickname is important. It's the name your mates use and your stuck with it for life.
Twodogs
18-09-2016, 01:54 PM
Or. Maybe. We could say it's a blasphemy to utter his name and we could just nod knowingly to one another whenever he just does it again.
bornadog
18-09-2016, 01:56 PM
Nah, I like The Bont, was pissed off the way Bruce called that bit of play.
bulldogtragic
18-09-2016, 02:00 PM
Nah, I like The Bont, was pissed off the way Bruce called that bit of play.

Just that bit??? Eh?
bulldogtragic
18-09-2016, 02:07 PM
Why not Mr Football with a tweak? With his Italian heritage, Signor Football.

Is Fooch still used at the club for him?
Dancin' Douggy
18-09-2016, 02:09 PM
Maestro Football?
azabob
18-09-2016, 02:12 PM
Why not Mr Football with a tweak? With his Italian heritage, Signor Football.

Is Fooch still used at the club for him?

He isnt the future anymore, he is the here and now.
comrade
18-09-2016, 02:14 PM
He isnt the future anymore, he is the here and now.

The Present and the Package
Sedat
18-09-2016, 02:22 PM
Maestro?
Let's just call him Bob Cobb ;)
bulldogtragic
18-09-2016, 02:25 PM
Let's just call him Bob Cobb ;)

But everyone calls him Maestro. :D
Flamethrower
18-09-2016, 03:47 PM
The Babe (Ruth)

Michael (Jordan)

Marcus
merantau
18-09-2016, 04:20 PM
I like "The Ringmaster"
Webby
18-09-2016, 04:30 PM
Why not Mr Football with a tweak? With his Italian heritage, Signor Football.

Is Fooch still used at the club for him?

I like this!!

He'll always be the Bont, but a bit of folklore and a nod to the past. "Signor Football" it works!
kruder
18-09-2016, 04:31 PM
Nah, I like The Bont, was pissed off the way Bruce called that bit of play.

I love when bruce gets excited but all he had to say was THE BONT! A perfect example was Stringers 3rd....
chef
18-09-2016, 04:33 PM
I liked Bruces 'him' call. It was so true, it is always him. How lucky are we.
Ozza
18-09-2016, 05:37 PM
I liked Bruces 'him' call. It was so true, it is always him. How lucky are we.

Yeah, thought it was great. Loved the Bont love on the coverage. Watching the replay (both times) was a lot of fun.
bulldogtragic
18-09-2016, 05:47 PM
Yeah, thought it was great. Loved the Bont love on the coverage. Watching the replay (both times) was a lot of fun.

I'm loving his punching/pounding onto his heart goal celebrations too. I can't see that being an iconic celebration.
chef
18-09-2016, 06:34 PM
Yeah, thought it was great. Loved the Bont love on the coverage. Watching the replay (both times) was a lot of fun.

How great is it having a player everyone loves because hes just so fantastic. Hes going to be the best player in the league within a season or 2.
ledge
18-09-2016, 09:41 PM
Bruce was quick to jump from Rioli to the Bont wasn't he ..wouldn't want Bruce behind me in the trenches .. Who's winning ? I'm with them !
Ozza
18-09-2016, 11:12 PM
In fairness to Bruce & Bont's relationship....our lack of Friday night games has meant Bruce hasn't had many chances to develop his on-screen Bont love.

I'm tipping he will get a few chances next year to continue it.
The Bulldogs Bite
19-09-2016, 01:00 PM
Loved Bruce's commentary on both Stringer and Bonti and their goals.

"It's HIM. You know who it is!" was brilliant. Of course it was Bonti!

Stringer's snap goal commentary just as good.
bornadog
19-09-2016, 01:02 PM
Loved Bruce's commentary on both Stringer and Bonti and their goals.

"It's HIM. You know who it is!" was brilliant. Of course it was Bonti!

Stringer's snap goal commentary just as good.

Libba's handball out of the pack to Bont was a beauty.
chef
19-09-2016, 01:48 PM
Libba's handball out of the pack to Bont was a beauty.

It was a perfect handball. He gets missed in all the Bont/Stringer love but he is an elite mid.
Ozza
19-09-2016, 01:56 PM
It was a perfect handball. He gets missed in all the Bont/Stringer love but he is an elite mid.

Loved Libba's steal off Birchall and perfect long kick to Dunkley running towards goal in the 2nd.
He's an absolutely beautiful kick, Libba. Weights the ball perfectly.
LostDoggy
19-09-2016, 02:06 PM
Loved Libba's steal off Birchall and perfect long kick to Dunkley running towards goal in the 2nd.
He's an absolutely beautiful kick, Libba. Weights the ball perfectly.

Libba should improve heaps next year 2nd year back from a major knee injury. Another player set to improve heaps, with a full preseason, is Him. Good luck all opponents.
ratsmac
19-09-2016, 08:19 PM
I really can't stand Bruce and all his catch phrases (arches the back, he's got the leg, etc) but I thought that commentary on Bonts goal was gold. Me and a few mates have already been texting it back and forth (yes like children).
The Adelaide Connection
19-09-2016, 08:46 PM
I think he may have legitimately momentarily forgotten his name. It's like when you trip and stumble and turn it into a dance move and hope nobody realises.
SonofScray
19-09-2016, 10:20 PM
I will accept HIM for the Bont so long as every says Jack Macrae as if they were a 4th Division Scottish Football League manager.
Twodogs
20-09-2016, 12:00 AM
I will accept HIM for the Bont so long as every says Jack Macrae as if they were a 4th Division Scottish Football League manager.


I'll give it a go Joch Mercrayy.
LostDoggy
20-09-2016, 02:29 AM
I'll give it a go Joch Mercrayy.


Reckon you've got to roll the r; Jarck Mercrrrrrayy
Twodogs
20-09-2016, 02:43 AM
Reckon you've got to roll the r; Jarck Mercrrrrrayy

Then it needs a 'h' between the c and the r I reckon. Jarck Merchcrrrrrayy
KT31
20-09-2016, 09:45 AM
Whilst I enjoyed the commentary while watching the replay but not buying into the "Him" nickname, its The Bonts for me.
Ozza
20-09-2016, 09:48 AM
I have now watched 'Al's Highlight's' highlights packages with both the triple M and the SEN commentaries (is it a bit sad to be reliving Friday over and over?). I love Anthony Hudson as a commentator - and his version of the 'It's HIM' goal - he just got so excited that he just said "The Bont The Bont The Bont THE BONT!!!"
comrade
20-09-2016, 06:35 PM
I have now watched 'Al's Highlight's' highlights packages with both the triple M and the SEN commentaries (is it a bit sad to be reliving Friday over and over?). I love Anthony Hudson as a commentator - and his version of the 'It's HIM' goal - he just got so excited that he just said "The Bont The Bont The Bont THE BONT!!!"

So he was exactly like every Bulldogs fan in the joint!
bornadog
20-09-2016, 06:41 PM
I have now watched 'Al's Highlight's' highlights packages with both the triple M and the SEN commentaries (is it a bit sad to be reliving Friday over and over?). I love Anthony Hudson as a commentator - and his version of the 'It's HIM' goal - he just got so excited that he just said "The Bont The Bont The Bont THE BONT!!!"

My wife who rarely watches football, insisted we watch the 2nd and third quarters last night and a bit of the last. :eek:
jeemak
20-09-2016, 09:43 PM
My wife who rarely watches football, insisted we watch the 2nd and third quarters last night and a bit of the last. :eek:

BAD - Honey, we're home alone.......how about you and I........
Mrs BAD interjects - Watch the second and third quarters from Friday night!
BAD - Well, if you say so.
azabob
20-09-2016, 09:58 PM
Perspective,

He is still on his P Plates..... STILL ON HIS P PLATES.....
Twodogs
20-09-2016, 10:12 PM
P plates...
Eastdog
20-09-2016, 10:19 PM
I can get used to him but the Bont is still what Im used to.
BornInDroopSt'54
21-09-2016, 02:32 PM
Perspective,

He is still on his P Plates..... STILL ON HIS P PLATES.....
He, him, hasn't had his 21st yet.
He could be called "Royce" either Rolls or Hart.
westdog54
21-09-2016, 02:40 PM
He, him, hasn't had his 21st yet.
He could be called "Royce" either Rolls or Hart.

He Still can't drive a V8 Rolls Royce either.
comrade
21-09-2016, 02:45 PM
I hope He can carry us to the promised land.
Twodogs
21-09-2016, 03:55 PM
He Still can't drive a V8 Rolls Royce either.


And yet I am allowed to drive one. Not likely too but I like to think I'd be ready to go if the chance arose.
BulldogBelle
21-09-2016, 04:30 PM
Nah, I like The Bont, was pissed off the way Bruce called that bit of play.

Agree with you totally.

Don't like McAvaney one bit. Any attempt he takes to endear himself to us must be avoided.
LostDoggy
22-09-2016, 01:16 AM
Perspective,

He is still on his P Plates..... STILL ON HIS P PLATES.....

I feel old.
Twodogs
22-09-2016, 01:27 AM
I feel old.


Pffft. I've mentioned before that when I saw a picture if Calkan Ward's mum I thought "I remember that face, where have I seen her before?" After a bit it occurred to me. She was my mate Ramon's annoying little sister at school.

When you realise that you're getting older than the players, that's one thing. When you starting to get older than their parents, then it's panic stations!