New Members

[Webby]

Hi All, I'm brand new to WOOF. I don't think I'll be an everyday contributor, but I do like to dig into some news and views on my club from time to time. I grew up in the heart of Essendon territory and have taken years of ribbing from some very obnoxious Essendon fans. Despite being in an Essendon family, I chose Footscray because I liked Dogs and my favourite colour was blue.. As dumb as that sounds. In my defence, I was five years of age! Anyway, being the token Dogs fan in the family, "One flag" was regularly pointed out to me.

My (admittedly, perhaps weird) outlook is, that despite a reputation for having "one flag", it's interesting to note that the Dogs have tallied the third least wooden spoons of any of the traditional clubs. Collingwood, Carlton, Dogs & Essendon - They're the top four "non-wooden spooners" over history. We have 4 of them. For some perspective, St Kilda have tallied 26, North 13, Melbourne 12, Hawthorn 11, Swans 11, Fitzroy/Lions 9, Richmond 7 & Geelong 5.

"Big deal" you might say. You might be correct, too. However my point is that I personally feel a bit of pride in the fact that I support an honest, proud club. Okay, one flag, but Footscray have never rolled over, gone to water, capitulated, or punched well below their weight. At least not to the degree that a lot of other clubs have. This is despite a lack of money and resources compared to many of them. There really is something in that. If the club can continue to push forward, I'm sure we will see the ultimate success. There will be a handful of tough years ahead, but we'll get there.

[KT31]

Welcome aboard Webby, hope you enjoy Woof.

[Eastdog]

Welcome Webby. Im also the only Dogs fan in my family.

[Maddog37]

Welcom Webby. Nice first post!

[josie]

Hi Everyone,

Found WOOF in last few days and I have either enjoyed reading the different opinions from passionate dogs supporters.

Hopefully the draft will prove fruitful for us. I am steeled and ready for some rough years and will still enjoy watching Mr "tough as nails" (my favourite player) Liam Picken.

Have been a dogs member since '98 and signed up the family back then too.

Forever a doggies member.
"Our day will come / And we'll have everything. / We'll share the joy ........."

[Cyberdoggie]

Gday all, David's my name and Ive rejoined this board after losing my account somehow soon after Woof first came online.

I'm a Footscray supporter living in Seddon. I get to about half the games a season these days due to work commitments.

I'm also a Port Melbourne supporter with a very strong interest in the VFL. I run a VFL website called http://www.vflfooty.com

You sound just like someone i know very well!

[Peter Gordon]

told Barry three weeks ago I would try to join this forum.

Let the record show that a mere three weeks later, I have mastered the technology without any technical assistance from anyone and after botching no more than two registration attempts!

[GVGjr]

told Barry three weeks ago I would try to join this forum.

Let the record show that a mere three weeks later, I have mastered the technology without any technical assistance from anyone and after botching no more than two registration attempts!

Peter, a warmest of welcomes to WOOF and its great to have you on board.
Barry (The Coon Dog) gave me a heads up a few weeks back.

Gary

[chef]

Is this the real Peter Gordon?

[GVGjr]

Is this the real Peter Gordon?

Yes,

[soupman]

Welcome Mr Gordon. Can't wait to get your opinion on the best/worst cover

[KT31]

Welcome Peter and great to have you as a Woofer.
Any friend of TCD must know a bit about the Doggies.

[jeemak]

told Barry three weeks ago I would try to join this forum.

Let the record show that a mere three weeks later, I have mastered the technology without any technical assistance from anyone and after botching no more than two registration attempts!

Welcome Peter. Thanks for taking the time to join the forum and communicate with the broad cross section of fans it has to offer.

Welcome Amanda and BOAS as well. Look forward to you reading and posting some quality around here.

[The Coon Dog]

told Barry three weeks ago I would try to join this forum.

Let the record show that a mere three weeks later, I have mastered the technology without any technical assistance from anyone and after botching no more than two registration attempts!

Not bad for a luddite!

Glad to have you on board both on here & more importantly in your role as President.

I guess things have changed where the club no longer feels unwanted & I'm sure this time around it will make life easier.

I didn't ask you on the night how you heard about WOOF.

[bornadog]

Welcome aboard Peter and congratulations on taking on the Presidency.

We will try and be gentle on you