The "Name a Player Who Is a Little Bit the Same" Game

[soupman]

Welcome to the "Name A Player Who Is A Little Bit The Same" game!

This is my stupid, unfashionable, impractical and highly original (I like to think) idea for keeping activity on this board going through a period where the most exciting thread is the "training update 11/1/2011" thread, the most frequently made thread is "2011 best 22", the most insightful thread is "Player's who could make an impact this year no.III", the most contributed to thread is "AC/DC's best song poll" on the M & E board and the most feared thread is "Pre-season surgery for xxxx".

I'm not sure if this belongs here, but I've decided not since the days of the BHBAS has this board needed to see such an unneccessarily long title.

So, the game works as follows:

Step 1, I name a player.

Step 2, The next poster has to find a player that has a connection to the player nominated in step 1. This poster then posts this player's name, and the connection he/she/it has found.

Step 3, the next poster does the same as in step 2, except the player in step 2 is who the connection shall be with.

The connection can be anything, provided it is a fact or enough of a universal opinion to be fact (ie. a player is tough).

More points will be awarded for how obscure you can make the connection*, but it cannot be stupidly obscure (ie. Player x and player y both prefer strawberry milkshakes to chocolate).

There is one requirement related to the player's chosen for the game. They must have in some way represented the Footscray and/or the Western Bulldogs in a playing capacity. This simply means that they must've been employed by the club as a player, even if they never actually played a senior game for the club.

Examples of connections could be anything from wearing the same jumper number, to having the same middle name, to having performed a particular feat in a game, to having a similiar or identical hairstyle.

An example of how the thread will work is as follows:



Pat Rose



James Condos.

Have both been rookies drafted from our VFL feeder club.




Tom Hill

Have both held the number 35 at the Bulldogs.


Ideally you would quote the previous post to indicate which player they are connected to.

Enjoy and please don't let the length of the opening post exceed that of the rest of the thread.

*Points will not actually be given, but may be imagined.

Note: A player can be used more than once throughout the thread, provided a connection is not repeated and that that player hasn't been used in the last bunch of posts.

[soupman]

The first player is Lukas Markovic.

[LostDoggy]

The first player is Lukas Markovic.

Lindsay Gilbee - Both Lukas Markovic and Lindsay Gilbee have the origins from Eastern Ranges and both play in Defence
.

[boydogs]

Lindsay Gilbee - Both Lukas Markovic and Lindsay Gilbee have the origins from Eastern Ranges and both play in Defence
.

Gia - surnames start with the same first two letters, and he was drafted with our preceding pick in the same draft

[LostDoggy]

Gia - surnames start with the same first two letters, and he was drafted with our preceding pick in the same draft

Matty Boyd! Both Gia & Boydy are "Potential 2011 Captains".

(Draws up 3,566 imaginary points for myself on the imaginary blackboard)

[Twodogs]

Matty Boyd!



Dale Morris. Both came of the rookie list.

[boydogs]

Dale Morris. Both came of the rookie list.

Brian Lake - both AA defenders with a playing number in the 30's

[soupman]

Brian Lake - both AA defenders with a playing number in the 30's



Jose Romero.

Both have worn the number 36 in over 100 AFL games

[aker39]

Jose Romero.

Both have worn the number 36 in over 100 AFL games


Libba. Both played for North Melbourne before the doggies.

PS - Your disqualified for not following your own rules.:D

[ledge]

Libba. Both played for North Melbourne before the doggies.

PS - Your disqualified for not following your own rules.:D

Tom Liberatore, they are related as in genes and playing at the same club!

[The Coon Dog]

Tom Liberatore, they are related as in genes and playing at the same club!

Ryan Hargrave, his Dad also played for the club.

[aker39]

Ryan Hargrave, his Dad also played for the club.

Barry Hall.

They both throw a mean punch

[LostDoggy]

Ryan Hargrave, his Dad also played for the club.

Daniel Hargraves - Ryan Hargrave is from WA , Daniel Hargraves was traded to Fremantle


someone jumped in before me :rolleyes:, go straight to Barry Hall :rolleyes:

.

[soupman]

Barry Hall.

They both throw a mean punch

Patrick Veszpremi.

They both have joined the Bulldogs having already represented Sydney.

[boydogs]

Patrick Veszpremi.

They both have joined the Bulldogs having already represented Sydney.

Justin Sherman - traded to us in the same year despite Sydney making the better offer

[aker39]

Justin Sherman - traded to us in the same year despite Sydney making the better offer

Ryan Griffen.

KB couldn't find a vote for Griffin in the rising star, but did give the sherminator a vote.

[1eyedog]

Peter Foster, both Charlie Sutton medal winners

[boydogs]

Peter Foster, both Charlie Sutton medal winners

Rohan Smith.
Had the playing number of 5, which was Foster's highest finish in the Brownlow.

10000 points :D

[aker39]

Rohan Smith.
Had the playing number of 5, which was Foster's highest finish in the Brownlow.

10000 points :D

Brad Johnson.

Joined at the hips

[westdog54]

Brad Johnson.

Joined at the hips

Charlie Sutton.

Captained the club and wore the number 6 guernsey.

[Ghost Dog]

Doug Hawkins

Fellow AFL Hall of famer- Inducted 2004

[ledge]

Doug Hawkins

Fellow AFL Hall of famer- Inducted 2004

Robert Groenwagon , also joined at the hips.

[aker39]

Robert Groenwagon , also joined at the hips.

Tony Buhagiar

Both played up on the same footy trip.

[1eyedog]

Tony Buhagiar

Both played up on the same footy trip.

Peter Quill, Budgie debuted with East Fremantle and we drafted Peter from the same club

[AndrewP6]

Peter Quill, Budgie debuted with East Fremantle and we drafted Peter from the same club

Ummm... Peter Street - same first name

***Now I'm imagining howls of derisive laughter and 1 point.****

[boydogs]

Ummm... Peter Street - same first name

***Now I'm imagining howls of derisive laughter and 1 point.****

Ayce Cordy, fellow 'over 2 metres tall' club member

[jazzadogs]

Ayce Cordy, fellow 'over 2 metres tall' club member
Luke Darcy, also had a father who played for the club, plus he was a ruckman/forward.

[The Coon Dog]

Luke Darcy, also had a father who played for the club, plus he was a ruckman/forward.

Chris Grant, both did a knee v Geelong & both have a christian name as a surname.

[KT31]

Chris Grant, both did a knee v Geelong & both have a christian name as a surname.

Jamie Grant - both played for Daylesford and both had the same Mum.:D

[azabob]

Jamie Grant - both played for Daylesford and both had the same Mum.:D

Paul Atkins. Both no where as good as the brother.

[1eyedog]

I think we've lost the context of the thread, Jamie or Paul did not play for the Dogs, how I am suppose to draw an anology using Paul Atkins?

Okay so I'll start off again.

Simon Atkins, Paul Atkins' brother.

[The Coon Dog]

I think we've lost the context of the thread, Jamie or Paul did not play for the Dogs, how I am suppose to draw an anology using Paul Atkins?

Okay so I'll start off again.

Simon Atkins, Paul Atkins' brother.

Brad Hardie, red heads who wore long sleeves.

[comrade]

Jason Akermanis.

Also red haired (under the peroxide), both like to yap and have a Brisbane connection.

[LostDoggy]

I think we've lost the context of the thread, Jamie or Paul did not play for the Dogs, how I am suppose to draw an anology using Paul Atkins?

Okay so I'll start off again.

Simon Atkins, Paul Atkins' brother.

Scott West - Got the same number of disposals in a game 45 - Scott West RD 20 V Adelaide 2006 23 kicks, 11 marks, 22 handpasses, Simon Atkins RD 17 V St Kilda 1992 30 kicks, 2 marks, 15 handpasses

( damn someone jumped in front of me again :rolleyes: Go straight to Jason Akermanis :rolleyes: )

.

[westdog54]

Jason Akermanis.

Also red haired (under the peroxide), both like to yap and have a Brisbane connection.

Steven Kolyniuk, small forward who wore the number 21.

[OLD SCRAGGer]

I think we've lost the context of the thread, Jamie or Paul did not play for the Dogs, how I am suppose to draw an anology using Paul Atkins?

Okay so I'll start off again.

Simon Atkins, Paul Atkins' brother.

I think you'll find BOTH Jamie Grant & Paul Atkins DID play for Bulldogs:confused:

[Twodogs]

I think we've lost the context of the thread, Jamie or Paul did not play for the Dogs, how I am suppose to draw an anology using Paul Atkins?

Okay so I'll start off again.

Simon Atkins, Paul Atkins' brother.


Both Jamie and Paul played seniors for Footscray. I reckon that Paul debuted before Simon and god knows how many games he played pretending to be Simon.

[boydogs]

Steven Kolyniuk, small forward who wore the number 21.

Steve Kretiuk, same initials & played in the same era

[The Coon Dog]

Both Jamie and Paul played seniors for Footscray. I reckon that Paul debuted before Simon and god knows how many games he played pretending to be Simon.

Jamie Grant played 5 games for us, Paul Atkins didn't play any for us.

[soupman]

Steve Kretiuk, same initials & played in the same era

Stephen Tiller.

Both wore the 35, were slightly undersized key defenders and were incredibly injury prone.

[Ghost Dog]

Steve Kretiuk, same initials & played in the same era

Both had run-ins with M. Lloyd.

Kretiuk - 2002 - had a Steven Baker / Stevie J like bash at M. Lloyd's injured finger resulting in grumpy bombers supporters

Brian Harris - AKA Lake - Fell on Lloyd, resulting in a torn hammy - out for 2006 - resulting in more grumpy bombers supporters.

[always right]

Harris wanted people to call him Lake

Robert Murphy wanted people to call him Bob

[boydogs]

Harris wanted people to call him Lake

Robert Murphy wanted people to call him Bob

Chris Grant, another swingman

[The Coon Dog]

Chris Grant, another swingman

Lindsay Gilbee, both started off wearing #29.

[EasternWest]

Both had run-ins with M. Lloyd.

Kretiuk - 2002 - had a Steven Baker / Stevie J like bash at M. Lloyd's injured finger resulting in grumpy bombers supporters

Brian Harris - AKA Lake - Fell on Lloyd, resulting in a torn hammy - out for 2006 - resulting in more grumpy bombers supporters.

Disregard.

[LostDoggy]

Lindsay Gilbee, both started off wearing #29.

Lindsay McLure - Lindsay Gilbee and Lindsay McLure share a first name :) ( little obscure I know )
.

[boydogs]

Lindsay McLure - Lindsay Gilbee and Lindsay McLure share a first name :) ( little obscure I know )
.

Jordan McMahon - both have Mc in their surname ;)

[Mantis]

Jordan McMahon - both have Mc in their surname ;)

Tony McGuinness - Both have 'Mc' in the surname & both recruited from the same club.

[Mofra]

Tony McGuinness - Both have 'Mc' in the surname & both recruited from the same club.
... and both finished their careers in Adelaide ;)

K-Mac - same surname as McGuinness, and another Mc who finishes up in SA

[boydogs]

... and both finished their careers in Adelaide ;)

K-Mac - same surname as McGuinness, and another Mc who finishes up in SA

Easton Wood, fellow #29

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Easton Wood
Danny Southern
Both Have a direction as part of their name, Easton can't spell.

[Twodogs]

Easton Wood
Danny Southern
Both Have a direction as part of their name, Easton can't spell.


Scott West has a different direction in his surname.

[LostDoggy]

Scott West has a different direction in his surname.

Gary Dempsey - In 2005 Scott West received his seventh Charles Sutton medal overtaking Gary Dempsey's record of six
.

[Twodogs]

Gary Dempsey - In 2005 Scott West received his seventh Charles Sutton medal overtaking Gary Dempsey's record of six
.



Brad Hardie. Both made heroic comebacks to football and won Brownlows after being badly burned in bushfires.

[boydogs]

Brad Hardie. Both made heroic comebacks to football and won Brownlows after being badly burned in bushfires.

Adam Cooney - fellow red-haired brownlow winner

[Sockeye Salmon]

Gary Dempsey - In 2005 Scott West received his seventh Charles Sutton medal overtaking Gary Dempsey's record of six
.

Doesn't that make them a little bit different rather than a little bit the same?

[LostDoggy]

Doesn't that make them a little bit different rather than a little bit the same?

Both great players , both great human beings , both have held the record for the Charles Sutton medal

Straight back to Adam Cooney
.

[Twodogs]

Both great players , both great human beings , both have held the record for the Charles Sutton medal

Straight back to Adam Cooney
.


Brian Cordy. Both redheads whose sons qualify as F/S selections.

[LostDoggy]

Brian Cordy. Both redheads whose sons qualify as F/S selections.

Steve Wallis - Mitch Wallis a great pick up under the father/son rule!

[LostDoggy]

Steve Wallis - Mitch Wallis a great pick up under the father/son rule!

Ian Salmon. Both were recruited from Leongatha.

[boydogs]

Ian Salmon. Both were recruited from Leongatha.

Daniel Cross, also recruited from a country club

[westdog54]

Shane Birss. Both were selected in the 2000 National Draft.

[azabob]

Shane Birss. Both were selected in the 2000 National Draft.

Farren RAy. Both have played with St.Kilda.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Shane Birss. Both were selected in the 2000 National Draft.

Darren Baxter, had the same serious look, periscope up, when they had the ball and looked for somewhere to deliver it, and they both have a 'B' surname.




beaten to the punch> OK.
Farren Ray
Kelvin Templeton
Both have high academic intelligence.

[1eyedog]

Darren Baxter, had the same serious look, periscope up, when they had the ball and looked for somewhere to deliver it, and they both have a 'B' surname.




beaten to the punch> OK.
Farren Ray
Kelvin Templeton Both have high academic intelligence.

Simon Beasley

Both Coleman medalists and both kicked more than 100 goals in a season for the club

[Twodogs]

Simon Beasley

Both Coleman medalists and both kicked more than 100 goals in a season for the club


Les Bamblett.


Worked together beautifully on the field and were best of mates off the field.

[westdog54]

Les Bamblett.


Worked together beautifully on the field and were best of mates off the field.
Paul Hudson

Both wore the number 9

[Twodogs]

Paul Hudson

Both wore the number 9



Ben Hudson. Both came from other AFL clubs and played better footy for us than for their orginal clubs.;)

[Mantis]

Ben Hudson. Both came from other AFL clubs and played better footy for us than for their orginal clubs.;)

Chris Hansen... In another life he would have had much adulation for his facial growth like Huddo.

[The Coon Dog]

Chris Hansen... In another life he would have had much adulation for his facial growth like Huddo.

Peter Foster, was the 'makeweight' in the transfer from Fitzroy with Hansen, cost an extra $5K to take Fozzie.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Peter Foster, was the 'makeweight' in the transfer from Fitzroy with Hansen, cost an extra $5K to take Fozzie.

Terry Wallace
Both suffered severely broken bones from illicit tackles.

[Twodogs]

Terry Wallace
Both suffered severely broken bones from illicit tackles.


Terry Wheeler. Both played and coached the club, they have the same initials and were as hard as **** on the field. They also had a habit of upsetting opponents one way or another.

[ledge]

Garry Wheeler his brother, sadly died in a car accident.

[Twodogs]

Garry Wheeler his brother, sadly died in a car accident.



I think it was an accident in a timber sawing mill.


Anyway Ron James also tragically died in an accident.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Ron James also trigically died in an accident.

Neil Sachse both who were cut down early in their careers.

[Twodogs]

Neil Sachse both who were cut down early in their careers.


Robert Rose. Also cut down in the prime of his career and ended up in a wheelchair.

[aker39]

Robert Rose. Also cut down in the prime of his career and ended up in a wheelchair.

Brad Johnson.

Accepted the Robert Rose cup as captain.

[azabob]

[QUOTE=Twodogs;195027]Robert Rose. Also cut down in the prime of his career and ended up in a wheelchair.]
Brad Johnson.

Accepted the Robert Rose cup as captain.

Chris Grant both 300 plus players, champions, club captains. The list could go on and on.

[AndrewP6]

[QUOTE=aker39;195033]

Chris Grant both 300 plus players, champions, club captains. The list could go on and on.

Jarrad Grant - share a surname, and both started their careers being REALLY skinny...

I'm imagining 1500 points for myself now...

[BornInDroopSt'54]

[QUOTE=bobmurphy;195034]

Jarrad Grant - share a surname, and both started their careers being REALLY skinny...

I'm imagining 1500 points for myself now...

Not only do I grant you Grant but I also grant you the 1500 points, and point out Grant's link to
Jarrod Harbrow, Sharing names and playing together.

[Mantis]

Not only do I grant you Grant but I also grant you the 1500 points, and point out Grant's link to
Jarrod Harbrow, Sharing names and playing together.

Nathan 'Judas' Brown.

Both left the Dogs for better offers.

[westdog54]

Leon Cameron.

Traded to Richmond from the Bulldogs.

[jazzadogs]

Leon Cameron.

Traded to Richmond from the Bulldogs.
Brett Montgomery - replaced Leon Cameron on the Bulldogs coaching panel for 2011.

[KT31]

Brett Montgomery - replaced Leon Cameron on the Bulldogs coaching panel for 2011.

Jordan McMahon - both played for us and finished their playing careers with Richmond.

[The Coon Dog]

Jordan McMahon - both played for us and finished their playing careers with Richmond.

Monty finished his career with us, I think you're mixing him up with Leon Cameron.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Brett Montgomery - replaced Leon Cameron on the Bulldogs coaching panel for 2011.

Brad Johnson, both played under both Eade and Wallace in years we lost the prelim.

[1eyedog]

Brad Johnson, both played under both Eade and Wallace in years we lost the prelim.

Sadat Sir, drafted in 93 along with Johnson

[The Coon Dog]

Sadat Sir, drafted in 93 along with Johnson

Steven Knight, just think of the tap on the shoulder by the Queen.

[gohardorgohome]

Steven Knight, just think of the tap on the shoulder by the Queen.

Brian Royal was a great player for us.

[westdog54]

Most Impressive!

Tim Callan, wore number 33.

[LostDoggy]

Most Impressive!

Tim Callan, wore number 33.

Nathan Djerrkura - also recruited from Geelong!

[The Coon Dog]

Nathan Djerrkura - also recruited from Geelong!

Michael McLean, indigenous player from the N.T.

[Mantis]

Michael McLean, indigenous player from the N.T.

Rod MacPherson, along with 'Magic' he played with the Bears in their 1st season.

[Ozza]

Rod MacPherson, along with 'Magic' he played with the Bears in their 1st season.

Shannon Corcoran....another Brisbane Bears/Bulldogs alumni...

[Twodogs]

Shannon Corcoran....another Brisbane Bears/Bulldogs alumni...


Jason Akermanis. Went in the opposite direction.

[azabob]

Jason Akermanis. Went in the opposite direction.

Akermanis followed in the footsteps of Trent Bartlett.

[Bulldog Joe]

Akermanis followed in the footsteps of Trent Bartlett.

Sherman - fellow Tasmanian traded from Brisbane

[Ozza]

Sherman - fellow Tasmanian traded from Brisbane

Jade Rawlings - another Tasmanian traded to us from another club....

[LostDoggy]

Jade Rawlings - another Tasmanian traded to us from another club....

John Georgiades.

Both were impressive in their debut game with the Bulldogs - Georgiades kicked 8 goals, Rawlings kicked 7. Then they did not do much at all. :(

[The Coon Dog]

John Georgiades.

Both were impressive in their debut game with the Bulldogs - Georgiades kicked 8 goals, Rawlings kicked 7. Then they did not do much at all. :(

Zeno Tzatzaris, both Greek.

[dadsgirl16]

Danny Del Re, both blessed with large noses

[Mofra]

Chops Rickman; but short and solid for Full Forwards, and both started at Willy.

[Twodogs]

Chops Rickman; but short and solid for Full Forwards, and both started at Willy.


Mitch Hahn. Both wore #37 for the bulldogs.

[Ozza]

Mitch Hahn. Both wore #37 for the bulldogs.

Ricky Kennedy. Both wore number 8 for the Dogs....and were tough bullocking types.

[The Coon Dog]

Ricky Kennedy. Both wore number 8 for the Dogs....and were tough bullocking types.

Bernie Quinlan, both were recruited from Traralgon.

[aker39]

Bernie Quinlan, both were recruited from Traralgon.

Doug Hawkins.

Both started their careers at the dogs and finished at the lions.

PS - Bernie Quinlan was my favourite non bulldogs player.

[westdog54]

Doug Hawkins.

Both started their careers at the dogs and finished at the lions.

PS - Bernie Quinlan was my favourite non bulldogs player.

E.J Whitten, club captains, game record holders, both grew up in and played for Braybrook.

This game keeps getting better and better, loving some of the references.

[Mofra]

E.J Whitten, club captains, game record holders, both grew up in and played for Braybrook.
Ted Jnr, they shared the same DNA (beat THAT!)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Ted Jnr, they shared the same DNA (beat THAT!)

Luke Darcy another son of a gun. (if you can;t beat em...)

[The Coon Dog]

Kym Koster, both recruited from South Adelaide.

[Ghost Dog]

Kym Koster, both recruited from South Adelaide.

Coon Dog - Fellow Crow eater.

[ledge]

Might be wrong but Koster did a mcGuinness and went to the crows didnt he?

[The Coon Dog]

Might be wrong but Koster did a mcGuinness and went to the crows didnt he?

Yup & promptly did his knee when he played against us.

[soupman]

Coon Dog - Fellow Crow eater.

Matthew Boyd. Fellow likely candidate for the captainship.

[Twodogs]

Matthew Boyd. Fellow likely candidate for the captainship.




Matthew Croft. Had the same first name.


And they they probably still do.

[LostDoggy]

Matthew Croft. Had the same first name.


And they they probably still do.

Steve Kretiuk - both played in the same era (I hope my memory is right) and both had lots of trouble with hammies in the early parts of their careers!

[gohardorgohome]

Steve Kolynuik also came from St Albans

[The Coon Dog]

Simon Beasley - also kicked a memorable goal to defeat Collingwood. I bet EVERYONE knows what I'm talking about.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Steve Kolynuik also came from St Albans

Just call me 'Bob' Murphy, also likes to play on after a mark.
Beaten again.
Simon the pieman.
Kel Templeton our other ton maker

[aker39]

Just call me 'Bob' Murphy, also likes to play on after a mark.
Beaten again.
Simon the pieman.
Kel Templeton our other ton maker

Brian Wilson

Both Brownlow Medalist who also played for Melbourne.

[Ghost Dog]

Braybrook champions: Ted and Doug are the obvious ones but lets hear it for
Wally Donald (Vice-Captain Western Bulldog's 1954 premiership team.)

[1eyedog]

Gia, even though he officially captained the team during this game, was the next Vice Captain to hold up the silverware since 54 when we won the NAB Cup.

[soupman]

Gia, even though he officially captained the team during this game, was the next Vice Captain to hold up the silverware since 54 when we won the NAB Cup.

Justin Sherman.

Like Gia doesn't mind posing with his shirt off (or with nothing at all*). Just ask google images.

*Not Nick Riewoldt style**
**Or Nick Dal Santo style either.

[LostDoggy]

Justin Sherman.

Like Gia doesn't mind posing with his shirt off (or with nothing at all*). Just ask google images.

*Not Nick Riewoldt style**
**Or Nick Dal Santo style either.

John Cuzzupe - Born 11th October , Justin Sherman was traded on the 11th October
.

[gohardorgohome]

John Cuzzupe played one games for the dogs. Nuclear physicist John Riely also played one game with the dogs.

[LostDoggy]

John Cuzzupe played one games for the dogs. Nuclear physicist John Riely also played one game with the dogs.

Sid Dockendorff - Sid finished his career with Footscray , John Riley tried to start his with Footscray , Sid Dockendorff started his career with Richmond , John Riley's first game was against Richmond

.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Sid Dockendorff - Sid finished his career with Footscray , John Riley tried to start his with Footscray , Sid Dockendorff started his career with Richmond , John Riley's first game was against Richmond

.

Peter Spurling, both are dead. Peter (Bob's brother) played for Footscray U/19s, was conscripted to Vietnam, served his 3 years and died in a fatal car accident before he could resume his playing days with the Dogs. Vale Peter.

[gohardorgohome]

Peter Street also had initials PS.

[soupman]

Peter Street also had initials PS.

Nick Bruton.

Both looked (and were) awkwardly tall.

[1eyedog]

Peter Street also had initials PS.

Don 'The Champ' Henderson was also a police officer who played footy for the Bulldogs.

Incidentially, both were also ruckmen.

Damn beaten to the punch.

Nick Bruton suffered a bad finger injury which kept him outside the team as bac up to Darcy for 10 weeks, effectively ending his dream. Tim Walsh suffered a finger injury in his only game for us, a trend that would continue until his delisting in 2007.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Nick Bruton suffered a bad finger injury which kept him outside the team as bac up to Darcy for 10 weeks, effectively ending his dream.

Nick Bruton was also kept out of the team by being unbelievably poo

[1eyedog]

Nick Bruton was also kept out of the team by being unbelievably poo

Correct. But he was very good for Diggers Rest

[westdog54]

Don 'The Champ' Henderson was also a police officer who played footy for the Bulldogs.

Incidentially, both were also ruckmen.

Damn beaten to the punch.

Nick Bruton suffered a bad finger injury which kept him outside the team as bac up to Darcy for 10 weeks, effectively ending his dream. Tim Walsh suffered a finger injury in his only game for us, a trend that would continue until his delisting in 2007.

Farren Ray, was also taken at #4 in the draft.

[The Coon Dog]

Farren Ray, was also taken at #4 in the draft.

Nicky Winmar, also wore #1 for us & played for the Dogs & Saints.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Farren Ray, was also taken at #4 in the draft.

Ray Walker, share a name, a good one for a footballer.
Ray was a backman in the sixties and now is a fine commentator on ABC radio,
Beaten,
Nicky Winmar
Adrian Gallagher, also joined us after having been a great player at another club.

[gohardorgohome]

Brad Johnson because he gets a reddish colour on is face.

Adrian Gallagher ran a pub with Percy Jones called the "Blush and Stutter". This was apparently due to Gallagher's red face and Percy Jones stutter when he spoke.

[ledge]

Stephen Power also runs a pub , Taylors Lakes

[The Coon Dog]

Stephen Power also runs a pub , Taylors Lakes

Ian Salmon, both had nicknames of a fish (Salmon - Sockeye & Power - Snapper).

[LostDoggy]

Ian Salmon, both had nicknames of a fish (Salmon - Sockeye & Power - Snapper).

I'll give you 2 -

Barry Standfield - played and coached Fish Creek
Ian Dunstan - recruited from Fish Creek

[The Coon Dog]

I'll give you 2 -

Barry Standfield - played and coached Fish Creek
Ian Dunstan - recruited from Fish Creek

What about Gary Walpole?

[gohardorgohome]

What about Gary Walpole?
Ian Mocca Dunstan had the most disposals for us (32 disposals) in the same games when Gary Walpole kicked the winning goal against Melbourne in Round 4 in 1982 at the MCG...That was a highlight of a terrible year....

[LostDoggy]

What about Gary Walpole?

Geez Coon Dog, I must admit I can't remember him! Yikes, I must be getting the beginnings of old timers!

[LostDoggy]

Ian Mocca Dunstan had the most disposals for us (32 disposals) in the same games when Gary Walpole kicked the winning goal against Melbourne in Round 4 in 1982 at the MCG...That was a highlight of a terrible year....

Ian Morrison played in the same era as 'Mocca' Dunstan and also had the same Christian name.

[gohardorgohome]

Ilija Grgic.

Both Ian Morrison and Ilija Grgic finished their careers at the Bombers. Morrison played three games, Grgic played two games.

[soupman]

Ilija Grgic.

Both Ian Morrison and Ilija Grgic finished their careers at the Bombers. Morrison played three games, Grgic played two games.

Kingsley Hunter.

Another player to represent 3 different AFL clubs.

[Bulldog Joe]

Kingsley Hunter.

Another player to represent 3 different AFL clubs.

Daniel Bandy - also recruited from Freo

[westdog54]

Daniel Bandy - also recruited from Freo

Peter Street, was the next to wear the number 11 Guernsey

[LostDoggy]

Peter Street, was the next to wear the number 11 Guernsey
Emmett Dunne who was a policeman the same as Big Streeta.

Did anyone see big Street at a fimaily day a year or so ago, on duty ?

[AndrewP6]

Emmett Dunne who was a policeman the same as Big Streeta.

Did anyone see big Street at a fimaily day a year or so ago, on duty ?

Yep, I saw him there. Was he on duty or at the Vic Police display? (I suppose that's on duty!:o) I thought they had a display set up on the oval...

[1eyedog]

Emmett Dunne who was a policeman the same as Big Streeta.

Did anyone see big Street at a fimaily day a year or so ago, on duty ?

Don Henderson

Former police sargeant

[Mofra]

Don Henderson

Former police sargeant
Herb Henderson, shared a surname

[Ozza]

Herb Henderson, shared a surname

Ryan Hargrave - both Henderson and Hargrave wore/wear number 25 after wearing a different number in their first season. (#1 for Henderson & #33 for Hargrave).

[The Coon Dog]

Ryan Hargrave - both Henderson and Hargrave wore/wear number 25 after wearing a different number in their first season. (#1 for Henderson & #33 for Hargrave).

Cameron Wight, both their fathers played for the club.

[Mofra]

Cameron Wight, both their fathers played for the club.
lil' Libba or Wallis (take your pick) - all 3 had fathers play for the club and all were recruited from Calder Cannons

[boydogs]

lil' Libba or Wallis (take your pick) - all 3 had fathers play for the club and all were recruited from Calder Cannons

Jose Romero - both he & Tom Liberatore's dad played for North & WB

[jazzadogs]

Jose Romero - both he & Tom Liberatore's dad played for North & WB
Paul Dimmatina - the other member of the Wog Squad.

[BulldogBelle]

Paul Dimmatina - the other member of the Wog Squad.

Dennis Cometti, another player with an Italian name, who wore Liberatore's number 39 in a practice match for Footscray against East Fremantle in March 1971. Made the list but did not play a game due to injury and other commitments.

[The Coon Dog]

Dennis Cometti, another player with an Italian name, who wore Liberatore's number 39 in a practice match for Footscray against East Fremantle in March 1971. Made the list but did not play a game due to injury and other commitments.

Ian Robertson, fellow commentator.

[westdog54]

[/B]
Yep, I saw him there. Was he on duty or at the Vic Police display? (I suppose that's on duty!:o) I thought they had a display set up on the oval...

He's working at the new Operational Response Unit, there's a fair chance he was tasked to it. I saw him while he was at the Academy. When he was on parade with the rest of his squad he was head shoulders and ribcage above most of them.

[Twodogs]

Ian Robertson, fellow commentator.



Ian Muller. Both played for Carlton despite being in Footscray's recruiting zone.

[The Coon Dog]

Ian Muller. Both played for Carlton despite being in Footscray's recruiting zone.

I thought the player had to be a Bulldog. Ian Muller never played for the 'Scray.

[Twodogs]

I thought the player had to be a Bulldog. Ian Muller never played for the 'Scray.



Fair point.


Barry Standfield then. Came from the same comp that Robertson was recruited from.

[The Coon Dog]

Fair point.


Barry Standfield then. Came from the same comp that Robertson was recruited from.

Shane Ellen, also finished as a Crow.

[Twodogs]

Shane Ellen, also finished as a Crow.


Matthew Hogg. Also got the lemonade from us and went on to play in a premieship with another club

[westdog54]

Matthew Hogg. Also got the lemonade from us and went on to play in a premieship with another club

Josh Mahoney.

See above.

[Twodogs]

Josh Mahoney.

See above.


Brent Montgomery.

Ditto.


At least he came back I guess.

[boydogs]

Brent Montgomery.

Ditto.


At least he came back I guess.

Lindsay Gilbee, starred in the final that Monty was KO'd in

[Mofra]

Lindsay Gilbee, starred in the final that Monty was KO'd in
Rohan Smith, played as a star HBFer with good disposal.

[Ozza]

Rohan Smith, played as a star HBFer with good disposal.

Chris Grant.....both players reduced their initial jumper number by 26 to get to the number they wore for the bulk of their careers. Obscure i know!

[KT31]

Chris Grant.....both players reduced their initial jumper number by 26 to get to the number they wore for the bulk of their careers. Obscure i know!

Brad Johnson both played over 300 games and held the club games record.
Plus they both live in Willy and over the years have been stalked by my pups.

[Twodogs]

Brad Johnson both played over 300 games and held the club games record.
Plus they both live in Willy and over the years have been stalked by my pups.



Scott West. Both played AFL games at Whitten/Western oval and also played for Footscray and the Western Bulldogs.

[AndrewP6]

Scott West. Both played AFL games at Whitten/Western oval and also played for Footscray and the Western Bulldogs.

Shane Birss - share a first initial, and both had (have?) depression.

[soupman]

Shane Birss - share a first initial, and both had (have?) depression.

Ryan Griffen.

Both rejected offers from other clubs to stay with the Bulldogs (Birss knocked back Port the year before he left, Griffen knocked back Essendon 2010)

[Daughter of the West]

Ryan Griffen.

Both rejected offers from other clubs to stay with the Bulldogs (Birss knocked back Port the year before he left, Griffen knocked back Essendon 2010)

Wally Donald, fellow Best and Fairest winner (1949)

[Ghost Dog]

Ryan Griffen.

Both rejected offers from other clubs to stay with the Bulldogs (Birss knocked back Port the year before he left, Griffen knocked back Essendon 2010)

That I did not know! Where did you find that out? Good on ya Griff

Wally Donald --- > Scotty Welsh - 205 AFL games also.

[boydogs]

That I did not know! Where did you find that out? Good on ya Griff

Wally Donald --- > Scotty Welsh - 205 AFL games also.

Barry Hall - Welsh's replacement & fellow FF import

[AndrewP6]

That I did not know! Where did you find that out? Good on ya Griff

Wally Donald --- > Scotty Welsh - 205 AFL games also.

Was reported in local media at the time he re-signed with us he was a target.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/bulldogs-lock-in-ryan-griffen-20100902-14r5s.html

[AndrewP6]

Barry Hall - Welsh's replacement & fellow FF import

Patrick Vezpremi...both came to us from Sydney...

[1eyedog]

Patrick Vezpremi...both came to us from Sydney...

Barry Round, one that went the other way

[LostDoggy]

Barry Round, one that went the other way

Bernie Quinlan also one that went the other way and won a Brownlow as well

[The Coon Dog]

Bernie Quinlan also one that went the other way and won a Brownlow as well

Kelvin Templeton, both Brownlow Medalists from Traralgon.

[Twodogs]

Guys. If we are going to list all the future Brownlow medalists we gave away then this is oing to be one long thread.


Robbie(?) Semmens. Took over the #31 from KT.

[The Coon Dog]

Guys. If we are going to list all the future Brownlow medalists we gave away then this is oing to be one long thread.


Robbie(?) Semmens. Took over the #31 from KT.

Michael Rolfe, another no name we got from Richmond.

[gohardorgohome]

Michael McKenna went the other way from the dogs to the tigers.

[bornadog]

Wade Skipper also wore number 34

[Twodogs]

Wade Skipper also wore number 34



Simon Cox. Also went to Hawthorn, looked OK for a while but fell of the edge of the world not long after.

[Desipura]

Simon Cox. Also went to Hawthorn, looked OK for a while but fell of the edge of the world not long after.
Darren Baxter went to Hawthorn

[Twodogs]

Darren Baxter went to Hawthorn



Ray Baxter. Darren's dad.

[Mofra]

Ray Baxter. Darren's dad.
Shaun Baxter, same surname

[soupman]

Shaun Baxter, same surname

Scott Wynd.

Shaun Baxter appeared on Gladiator. In the original series of Gladiator there was one called tower. I thought he looked like Bill Clinton. And I thought Bill Clinton looked like Scott Wynd. Therefore there is a connection (I realise I am bending my own rules here).

*Please note that I was only a child at the time and thus may have been seeing a likeness that does not in fact exist.

[LostDoggy]

Scott Wynd.

...And I thought Bill Clinton looked like Scott Wynd. Therefore there is a connection (I realise I am bending my own rules here).

.

Well if rule bending is allowed i say

Jason Akermanis

The way he failed to endear himself to others at the club he was always goign to "WYND" up getting the sack!:p

[Ghost Dog]

Brad Hardie - Fellow blood-nut.

[AndrewP6]

Brad Hardie - Fellow blood-nut.

Ben Hudson - same initials

[LostDoggy]

Brad Hardie - Fellow blood-nut.


Steve Kolynuik

They both preferred long sleaves

Oops too late for Hardie


Ben Hudson - same initials


I'll go Jordan McMahon

Both had facial hair that could arguably be described as "distinctive"

[KT31]

Ben Hudson - same initials

Peter Welsh - both hirsute ruckman.

[bornadog]

Peter Welsh - both hirsute ruckman.

Sockeye Salmon played in the same team.

[LostDoggy]

Sockeye Salmon played in the same team.

Tony Liberatore

Was often Socked in the Eye behind play, in play, or anywhere really!

[Ghost Dog]

Nick Gelavis ( 1954 - 4 games thank you very much ( who at 165cm was the second shortest player to have ever donned the tri-colours. )

[Mofra]

Tony Libratore

Was often Socked in the Eye behind play, in play, or anywhere really!
Ted Whitten - he was often giving it out

[LostDoggy]

Ted Whitten - he was often giving it out

Tom Williams


They both debuted against Richmond

[westdog54]

Tom Williams


They both debuted against Richmond

Easton Wood.

Both can have claims to being 'Clayton Specials'

[LostDoggy]

Easton Wood.

Both can have claims to being 'Clayton Specials'

Lindsay Gilbee

He was recruited from the "Easton" Ranges

[1eyedog]

Lindsay Gilbee

He was recruited from the "Easton" Ranges

Brad Wira, another bloke who looks more like a geography teacher rather than a footballer

[LostDoggy]

Brad Wira, another bloke who looks more like a geography teacher rather than a footballer

Todd Curley

Both played in the WAFL before coming to the dogs

[Desipura]

Todd Curley

Both played in the WAFL before coming to the dogs

Monobrow..............Kingsley Hunter

[Ghost Dog]

Interestingly - Kingsley H is the only WB player ever to kick a goal of the year ( in 30 years)

Josh Hill - Claremont WA - Both recr from there

[LostDoggy]

Interestingly - Kingsley H is the only WB player ever to kick a goal of the year ( in 30 years)

Aker did also - but was playing for Brisbane at the time



Josh Hill - Claremont WA - Both recr from there

Mark West

Josh Hill has been maligned for playing with to much care for his own body. Mark West however did not

[Ghost Dog]

Aker-who? Oh, that guy!.


Aker did also - but was playing for Brisbane at the time



Mark West

Josh Hill has been maligned for playing with to much care for his own body. Mark West however did not

Luke Dahlhaus. The Rasta look.

[Mofra]

Luke Dahlhaus. The Rasta look.
Daniel Southern - both had distinctive hair

[LostDoggy]

Daniel Southern - both had distinctive hair

Tony Liberatore

Both fought the club over long service leave entitlements (I think:confused:)

[Ghost Dog]

Daniel Southern - both had distinctive hair

Ah! D. Southern. Now a Muslim living in Cairo according to wiki. Any Islamic Bulldog players?

[comrade]

Get ready for Rocco to de-rail this thread. It's post count must be making him twitch.

[Greystache]

Ah! D. Southern. Now a Muslim living in Cairo according to wiki. Any Islamic Bulldog players?

Sedat Sir- practicing Muslim (also the first Muslim to play AFL, conveniently forgotten now that Bashar Houli is playing and the ultra PC want a "minority" to promote)

[LostDoggy]

Sedat Sir- practicing Muslim (also the first Muslim to play AFL, conveniently forgotten now that Bashar Houli is playing and the ultra PC want a "minority" to promote)

Sedat is also of Egyptian descent, which is where Danny is currently residing

[Ghost Dog]

Hey Soupaman. Is this thread exceeding your wildest expectations? It's good way to learn about minor players in the Bulldog story. Good work Soupaman.

[soupman]

Hey Soupaman. Is this thread exceeding your wildest expectations? It's good way to learn about minor players in the Bulldog story. Good work Soupaman.

It's one of the few threads I have ever made to have surpassed the "sympathy post" mark (unless all the posts in this thread are sympathy posts). And thus far it's been better than I expected, bring on the obscure player connections.

[soupman]

Sedat Sir- practicing Muslim (also the first Muslim to play AFL, conveniently forgotten now that Bashar Houli is playing and the ultra PC want a "minority" to promote)

Steven Knight.

Sedat Sir - Steven Knight

If someone is knighted they become a sir.

[boydogs]

Steven Knight.

Sedat Sir - Steven Knight

If someone is knighted they become a sir.

Steve Kolyniuk - same first name & initials

[AndrewP6]

Steve Kolyniuk - same first name & initials

Steven Koops - initials, and both played in defence...and both are retired.

[LostDoggy]

Steven Koops - initials, and both played in defence...and both are retired.

Tim Walsh

Never saw either of them play through injuries

[soupman]

Tim Walsh

Never saw either of them play through injuries

Luke Darcy.

Has also done his knee multiple times.

[azabob]

Steven Koops - initials, and both played in defence...and both are retired.

You're getting your SK confused. Steve Kretiuk played defence and Kolyniuk played forward.

[ledge]

Luke Darcy.

Has also done his knee multiple times.

Butch Edwards also done knees four times.

[AndrewP6]

You're getting your SK confused. Steve Kretiuk played defence and Kolyniuk played forward.

Damnit, I did too. I sit corrected.

[gohardorgohome]

Ross Abbey...

Allan Edwards father Arthur Edwards played in the 1954 premiership team. Angus Abbey was a reserve in the 1954 premiership team. Angus Abbey is the father of Ross Abbey.

[jazzadogs]

Ross Abbey...

Allan Edwards father Arthur Edwards played in the 1954 premiership team. Angus Abbey was a reserve in the 1954 premiership team. Angus Abbey is the father of Ross Abbey.
Scott West.

WESTminster ABBEY is one of the most famous Abbeys in all the world.

[BulldogBelle]

George Bissett - almost won a Brownlow like Westy

[LostDoggy]

George Bissett - almost won a Brownlow like Westy

Doug Hawkins

both learnt their craft at Braybrook

[The Coon Dog]

Doug Hawkins

both learnt their craft at Braybrook

Nathan Eagleton, both their surnames start with a mascot of an opposition team.

[azabob]

Nathan Eagleton, both their surnames start with a mascot of an opposition team.

Good work TCD, really thinking outside the square.

Brett Montgomery, both played with port and the dogs.

[BulldogBelle]

Wayne 'Flying' Fox - spectacular mark like Monty IIRC :o

[The Coon Dog]

Wayne 'Flying' Fox - spectacular mark like Monty IIRC :o

Peter Box, rhymes with.

[gohardorgohome]

Peter Box, rhymes with.

Allan Hopkins also won a Brownlow (Retrospectively)

[KT31]

Peter Box, rhymes with.

Justin Charles - both played baseball at an elite level.

[soupman]

Justin Charles - both played baseball at an elite level.

Christian Howard.

Two first names.

[KT31]

Christian Howard.

Two first names.

Jordon Mcmahon - both have surnames of ex Prime Ministers.

[boydogs]

Jordon Mcmahon - both have surnames of ex Prime Ministers.

Callan Ward, in the same trade

[Twodogs]

Callan Ward, in the same trade



Michael Ford. Rhymes with Ward.

[ledge]

Michael Ford. Rhymes with Ward.

Alistair Ford, cousin.

[Twodogs]

Alistair Ford, cousin.


Richard Cousins.

[ledge]

Richard Cousins.

Thinking of Sockeye here, Richard Cousins reminds me of Ian Salmon.. does that count?

[BulldogBelle]

Jeff Geischen also from Gippsland

[soupman]

Jeff Geischen also from Gippsland

Todd Curley.

One runs the umpires, the other ran into one.

[BulldogBelle]

Todd Curley.

One runs the umpires, the other ran into one.

Tony Campbell another TC

[AndrewP6]

Tony Campbell another TC

Was going to say Tim Callan, but I'll say Allen Jakovich - both spent time out of the game before finishing their careers with the Dogs in 1996.

[BulldogBelle]

Jade Rawlings - another major failed attempt to recruit an FF

also both had a non - evil brother with another club :p

[westdog54]

I wouldn't exactly call Brady Rawlings 'non-evil', but I digress;

Nathan Brown, both victims of the 'Veale-Deal Curse'.

[soupman]

I wouldn't exactly call Brady Rawlings 'non-evil', but I digress;

Nathan Brown, both victims of the 'Veale-Deal Curse'.

Lachlan Veale.

Another victim of the Veale deal.

[BulldogBelle]

Peter Street involved w that Deale?

[Desipura]

Peter Street involved w that Deale?
Emmett Dunne was a cop, Streety currently is