Julia Gillard in: "Move over Barry Hall"

[LostDoggy]

Not really a Dogs story, but Julia says she wants to take Barry Hall's job. Wait, that's not it...

Gillard dismisses leadership talk
The Age, May 17, 2010 - 11:15AM

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says there's more chance of her becoming the full-forward for the Western Bulldogs than her launching a bid for the Labor leadership, despite a new poll showing her stocks are rising.

Rest of article here (http://www.theage.com.au/national/gillard-dismisses-leadership-talk-20100517-v7bf.html)

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[The Coon Dog]

Is this where the 'extreme right' amongst our supporters now come on to denigrate Julia?

[bulldogsman]

I really do not like this woman and yes this thread should be moved.

[Bulldog4life]

I really do not like this women and yes this thread should be moved.

Lighten up and then learn to spell........:rolleyes:

[bornadog]

Julia is fantastic. Did anyone see her at the players race as the boys came off the ground on Saturday. She was right there against the fence clapping them off the ground.

[The Coon Dog]

Julia is fantastic. Did anyone see her at the players race as the boys came off the ground on Saturday. She was right there against the fence clapping them off the ground.

Yup, would have been interesting to hear what Aker was saying to her.

[bulldogsman]

Lighten up and then learn to spell........:rolleyes:

Oh my gosh, shoot me. I fixed it for you.

[LostDoggy]

Er... didn't mean to create all this tension. I just thought it was a funny story (well a funny lead, anyway).

[Bulldog4life]

Oh my gosh, shoot me. I fixed it for you.

I wasn't too concerned about your spelling and it was an off the cuff comment to you. There are Threads that I don't like but I don't ask for them to be moved. That is why I said lighten up. I grew up reading and hearing about Menzies & Fraser sucking up to Carlton at ever opportunuty and giving them constant free publicity . Most likely the reason why I hate Carlton.
I think it is great that our Club receives free publicity from one of the prominent politicans in our Country who happens to be our no.1 female member.
Whatever party you support, from the Club's point of view, not yours, it is great.

[bulldogsman]

I wasn't too concerned about your spelling and it was an off the cuff comment to you. There are Threads that I don't like but I don't ask for them to be moved. That is why I said lighten up. I grew up reading and hearing about Menzies & Fraser sucking up to Carlton at ever opportunuty and giving them constant free publicity . Most likely the reason why I hate Carlton.
I think it is great that our Club receives free publicity from one of the prominent politicans in our Country who happens to be our no.1 female member.
Whatever party you support, from the Club's point of view, not yours, it is great.

Your right, I do see the lighter side of it now and it is great she's giving free publicity. My emotions towards her may have got the best of me so I apologize.

[Bulldog4life]

Your right, I do see the lighter side of it now and it is great she's giving free publicity. My emotions towards her may have got the best of me so I apologize.

No need to apologize to me Bulldogsman but I'm glad that you are now looking at it objectively and positively.:)

[LostDoggy]

What has she ever contributed to our footy club?

Other than trying to use us to make her more 'common-man', nothing.


Just remember who coughed up 8 mil for our re-development - in an area he would never, ever win.


At least that Sarah Jane girl was good to look at.


Sockeye - I must admit that I was surprised to read your comments. As far as I am aware, Julia lives in Altona (surely that makes her accessible to us "common" folk). Yes, little Johnnie gave us some bucks, - thanks! We could all get into a very interesting discussion on the merits of either or any political party, but really what would be the point? The fact is she is our No. 1 female ticket holder, and quite frankly, I don't think it really matters what she does for a living. I could also have an issue with your comment about Sarah Jane (who is she anyway??) being rather sexist, but I don't think it's worth the drama. Perhaps I could just remind you that there are females on this forum?:rolleyes:

[alwaysadog]

Just remember who coughed up 8 mil for our re-development - in an area he would never, ever win.

He like another not lamented Liberal leader was mislead by their former "plant" in treasury, who by some strange twist of fate is a passionate Doggies man.

You're not trying to tell us that Little Johnnie cared one bit about the west of Melbourne or the Dogs. Or has Hulia gone to your head?

[KT31]

Get this slag off my football forum

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[gohardorgohome]

Julia is fantastic. Did anyone see her at the players race as the boys came off the ground on Saturday. She was right there against the fence clapping them off the ground.


We never heard much about her support of the doggies when she was a shadow minister.

I remember standing behind Gillard and a woman who I can only assume was her PA in a queue to board a plane. They were giggling like school girls and I couldn't help think that this person should never lead our country. Once I heard she was a former member of the socialist party I went off the idea of her being PM even more.

Footy and politics don't mix unless there is a photo opportunity in it.

[bornadog]

We never heard much about her support of the doggies when she was a shadow minister.

I remember standing behind Gillard and a woman who I can only assume was her PA in a queue to board a plane. They were giggling like school girls and I couldn't help think that this person should never lead our country. Once I heard she was a former member of the socialist party I went off the idea of her being PM even more.

Footy and politics don't mix unless there is a photo opportunity in it.

Well comrade, my wife worked with her many years ago (in the 80's when she was a lawyer) and can vouch she has followed the dogs for a long time.

Whatever side of politics you follow, as a previous posters said, great to have the deputy PM talk about the dogs, instead of hearing about Collingwood, Carlton, Essendon.

[LostDoggy]

We never heard much about her support of the doggies when she was a shadow minister.


Its well known she has followed the dogs for ages.



I remember standing behind Gillard and a woman who I can only assume was her PA in a queue to board a plane. They were giggling like school girls and I couldn't help think that this person should never lead our country. Once I heard she was a former member of the socialist party I went off the idea of her being PM even more.


Young people tend to join the socialist party because they give a shit about working people and unlike the spoilt rich kids in the young liberals for example actually want to do something to help workers get a fair deal in a system that tends to put the interests of big business ahead of those who work for them. Considering the history of our club in the western suburbs and the fact that Juila has lived there for a long time i think its great /appropriate she supports the dogs .

When she speaks she comes across like a real person and personally i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

[Murphy'sLore]

Young people tend to join the socialist party because they give a shit about working people and unlike the spoilt rich kids in the young liberals for example actually want to do something to help workers get a fair deal in a system that tends to put the interests of big business ahead of those who work for them. Considering the history of our club in the western suburbs and the fact that Juila has lived there for a long time i think its great /appropriate she supports the dogs .

When she speaks she comes across like a real person and personally i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

Well said Frank, when I read this I cheered aloud.

[Dry Rot]

When she speaks she comes across like a real person and personally i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

Shame then that she's so incompetent. Even greater shame that she gets such a free run from the media.

Garrett must be very bitter.

Biggest shame is that both sides of federal govt resemble the Richmond Football Club ATM.

[LostDoggy]

Its well known she has followed the dogs for ages.

Young people tend to join the socialist party because they give a shit about working people and unlike the spoilt rich kids in the young liberals for example actually want to do something to help workers get a fair deal in a system that tends to put the interests of big business ahead of those who work for them. Considering the history of our club in the western suburbs and the fact that Juila has lived there for a long time i think its great /appropriate she supports the dogs .

When she speaks she comes across like a real person and personally i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

Whilst I generally detest Labor and usually vote Liberal or Greens, there have been two Labor politicians I've started off hating and they've managed to sway my vote, not by the usual sleazy tactics but by coming across as genuine. Kim Beazley was the first and Julia Gillard is the second.

Given the news tonight that Labor will vote in the morning on who'll be our PM moving forward, it's quite obvious these rumours about her leadership have been circling for months and let's face it — the prospect of being the “first female PM” means it's likely Julia could have thrown her hat in the ring 3 months ago and already be Prime Minister, but instead she decided to do her duty and her job and stick by the PM (publicly at least) no matter how much of a ****head he is.

This is the type of person I want associated with my football club. Glad she's the number one female ticket holder.

P.S. Absolutely fantastic post Frank! Spot on!

[Greystache]

When she speaks she comes across like a real person and personally i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

You do realise she was a partner at a Melbourne law firm making hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars a year?

Millionaires going into politics are ok as long as they on your side right?

[LostDoggy]

You do realise she was a partner at a Melbourne law firm making hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars a year?

Millionaires going into politics are ok as long as they on your side right?

A bit harsh, don't you think? Julia comes from a fairly humble background, parents moved here from Wales when she was a very young child, to seek a better life. She obviously worked hard to get through school and then university and become a lawyer - it's not as if she had "millions" handed to her on a silver platter, or comes from a family with lots of money! Working as a lawyer, representing the kind of cases Slater & Gordon take on hardly makes her a "top end Collins Street" type IMO! I wish her good luck with her new role, and I think it's great for the Western Suburbs to be represented by our PM! It's also good for our club, I would think.:)

[Greystache]

A bit harsh, don't you think? Julia comes from a fairly humble background, parents moved here from Wales when she was a very young child, to seek a better life. She obviously worked hard to get through school and then university and become a lawyer - it's not as if she had "millions" handed to her on a silver platter, or comes from a family with lots of money! Working as a lawyer, representing the kind of cases Slater & Gordon take on hardly makes her a "top end Collins Street" type IMO! I wish her good luck with her new role, and I think it's great for the Western Suburbs to be represented by our PM! It's also good for our club, I would think.:)

I didn't make any opinion about her what so ever, simply stated the facts. She'd have been earning $300k a year conservatively.

[LostDoggy]

I didn't make any opinion about her what so ever, simply stated the facts. She'd have been earning $300k a year conservatively.

I don't really have a problem with someone who comes from working class background and has educated themself and worked their way up, earning a living. Just wasn't sure where you were coming from - it seemed more like a personal comment about her?

[Greystache]

And the problem is.....

Are you serious? Talk about a contradiction of your own point! Putting aside your obvious allegiance, did you read what I actually responded to?


i think we would all be better off if there were more Julia Gillards in politics and less out of touch millionaires who seem to use their time in canberra as nothing much more than a stepping stone to a career in the corporate sector.

She’s hardly battling to pay the rent as a millionaire herself.

Funny how you heap praise on Julia Gillard for coming from a working class family, pushing herself to get a dual degree from Melbourne Uni, making a fortune in the private sector, then moving into politics to make a push to become PM. She is the working class hero.

Yet

Macolm Turnbull comes from a single income working class family, pushes himself to get a dual degree from Sydney Uni, makes a fortune in the private sector, then moves into politics to make a push for PM. He’s the scourge of the working class as “an out of touch millionaire”. Why because he joined the other side.

I have no allegiance to either, but the hypocrisy from pro-Gillard movement is embarrassing.

Having said that, having the PM of Australia (even if it’s only short lived) as a Bulldogs supporter can only help the club even if it’s only fractionally, and in the end that’s all I care about.

[LostDoggy]

I think we just will have to agree to disagree. I think Gillard and Turnbull are poles apart in their politics and compassion for others, but that's just my opinion, and I do respect yours.

[LostDoggy]

Are you serious? Talk about a contradiction of your own point! Putting aside your obvious allegiance, did you read what I actually responded to?



She’s hardly battling to pay the rent as a millionaire herself.

Funny how you heap praise on Julia Gillard for coming from a working class family, pushing herself to get a dual degree from Melbourne Uni, making a fortune in the private sector, then moving into politics to make a push to become PM. She is the working class hero.

Yet

Macolm Turnbull comes from a single income working class family, pushes himself to get a dual degree from Sydney Uni, makes a fortune in the private sector, then moves into politics to make a push for PM. He’s the scourge of the working class as “an out of touch millionaire”. Why because he joined the other side.

I have no allegiance to either, but the hypocrisy from pro-Gillard movement is embarrassing.

Having said that, having the PM of Australia (even if it’s only short lived) as a Bulldogs supporter can only help the club even if it’s only fractionally, and in the end that’s all I care about.

FWIW - I don't really have any allegiance to Gillard and thought that what happened today was probably not a good thing for our elected government. However, as I said, I perhaps took your comments the wrong way and thought you were being personal about Gillard.
Besides, we totally agree on your last comment! And as I posted on another thread, can we get back to footy? (apologies, as I realise I have made comments on politics, and I said I wouldn't)

[Greystache]

Besides, we totally agree on your last comment!

That's good enough for me!

[LostDoggy]

Slater and Gordon are hardly the what one would call the public sector..the bulk of the work they do is reresenting the working class....yes they have become very big but most of that growth has come from class actions representing workers against large multi nationals with very deep pockets. Thankfully Julia is a product of her enviroment and I would back her to not forget where she has come from or who she represents, including our beloved football club!!

[Murphy'sLore]

It's a great day for Australian women (and rangas).

Go Julia!

[LostDoggy]

He like another not lamented Liberal leader was mislead by their former "plant" in treasury, who by some strange twist of fate is a passionate Doggies man.

You're not trying to tell us that Little Johnnie cared one bit about the west of Melbourne or the Dogs. Or has Hulia gone to your head?

And surely you're not suggesting the "plant" had more to do with the "gift" than the influence of David Smorgon?

[Dancin' Douggy]

Get this slag off my football forum

Since discovering woof (to my great joy) I have observed, and in my first few tentative postings been involved in, slanging matches, differences of opinions, insults, peurile statements, aggressive self opinion, holier than thou moments, grandstanding and grudges being played out between old bulls where neither will give ground. I love woof but have decided to simply never take the bait no matter how tempting it is. I love to get clear concise information and pictures of new recruits, training shots etc. And some people on here obviously have very good information. I am eternally grateful for the VFL reports and fringe information that means a lot to those of us who love the Bulldogs.

But SS this comment is a new low watermark.
And I never realised this was YOUR forum.
Slag? Really SS. Come on............

[LostDoggy]

Lyn Kosky is the number 1 ticket holder at the western bulldogs and not Julia Gillard. Please note records.
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[LostDoggy]

Lyn is the number 1 female ticket holder and Peter Gordon is the number 1 male ticket holder.
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[ledge]

Anyone know how Lyn is nowadays, didnt she give up politics due to some personal or family problems?

She was a Western Suburbs lady who did well in politics too, then there was Joan Kirner, gee we must breed them tough out this way to handle the pressure of running states or nowadays a whole country.

Personally I am not going to get drawn into the political sides taken but just to say how proud it is to have western suburbs and true bulldog supporters in the high profile areas of life.

Whether they use it to advantage or not I dont care its media exposure for us.

We all know if Julia is going to give a jumper or scarfe to overseas stars or politicians it will be red , white and blue. thats what I want.

[LostDoggy]

Lyn, is still a very passionate WB supporter. She needed time out for her family, hence her resignation. She regularly attends the WB games wearing her scarf proudly. I saw her at the game a couple of weeks ago. She looks so much more relaxed and just happy to be at the game.
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[ledge]

Thanks for that Susie, I see her name all over plaques etc around the west, busy lady once upon a time.

Just talking to my ex wife (who has had a little to do with Melton council over the years)who has met Julia a few times over the years and she informed me she comes across as a really well spoken, friendly and knowledgable lady with great people skills.

Not meaning this in an insulting way but she being a ranga and of Welsh blood no doubt she will also have the toughness that is needed when it gets hot in the seat.

The old saying of redheads being firey and the Welsh too have that in them means a double dose if she isnt happy.

[bornadog]

Hopefully both have a big night tomorrow.:)

[The Coon Dog]

Hopefully both have a big night tomorrow.:)

Yup, going to be one of those nights where I watch one & get constant updates on the other.

[The Coon Dog]

Nice pic on the front of today's HS.

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/TheCoonDog/Other%20stuff/JG.jpg

[Doggy]

Since discovering woof (to my great joy) I have observed, and in my first few tentative postings been involved in, slanging matches, differences of opinions, insults, peurile statements, aggressive self opinion, holier than thou moments, grandstanding and grudges being played out between old bulls where neither will give ground. I love woof but have decided to simply never take the bait no matter how tempting it is. I love to get clear concise information and pictures of new recruits, training shots etc. And some people on here obviously have very good information. I am eternally grateful for the VFL reports and fringe information that means a lot to those of us who love the Bulldogs.

But SS this comment is a new low watermark.
And I never realised this was YOUR forum.
Slag? Really SS. Come on............

Thank god you didn't mispell someone's name. All hell would have broken loose.:eek:

[LostDoggy]

Yup, going to be one of those nights where I watch one & get constant updates on the other.

Which takes priority though TCD? :D

[The Coon Dog]

Which takes priority though TCD? :D

Both.

[bornadog]

Looks like we can enjoy a Bulldog PM for the next three years

[Scraggers]

Looks like we can enjoy a Bulldog PM for the next three years

Finally a Bulldog victory this week

[LostDoggy]

Looks like we can enjoy a Bulldog PM for the next three years
Now that Julie has won. maybe she can focus on the important things like FOOTBALL !

[LostDoggy]

Treachery!

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6493/570245harryo039brienjul.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/570245harryo039brienjul.jpg/)

[The Coon Dog]

From Twitter:

Nicole Amy Moore @colly_amy 17h

After my rant over people changing footy teams it seems our own PM has crossed over to the dark side! You have lost my vote @JuliaGillard



Julia Gillard @JuliaGillard

You can relax, @colly_amy. The PM announced @harry_o will be a #PeopleofAustralia Ambassador but she's still a @westernbulldogs fan. TeamJG

[KT31]

Surely there would be a cause the Doggies support for her to get on board.
Or did the club just not think to ask her ?

[Bulldog4life]

Surely there would be a cause the Doggies support for her to get on board.
Or did the club just not think to ask her ?

I think we get a lot of free publicity via the PM. Don't be greedy.:)

[LostDoggy]

Much ado over nothing.

I followed the Twitter trail in real-time --

First, Collingwood's twitter feed posted a photo of Harry O giving Julia a Collingwood jumper with the number 8 and "Gillard" on the back.

Then, the Dogs' twitter feed almost immediately posted a really cool photo of her with her Dogs No.1 jersey with "Gillard" on it, with a tongue in cheek comment about red, white and blue being her colours.

This was immediately retweeted by @juliagillard (the PM's twitter feed), agreeing with the Dogs tweet, and all's well that ends well.

Storm in a teacup.

[immortalmike]

From this article

http://www.news.com.au/national/when-harry-met-julia-gillard-ill-have-what-hes-wearing/story-e6frfkvr-1226247571011

"And she said she wished O'Brien more success doing his work in the local community than when on a football field against the Bulldogs,"