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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    The kid has poise. You can see that he is actively trying to do something creative and effective with the footy - he doesn't do the "make it someone else's problem" type of disposal when he is under pressure, but rather takes the time to try and squeeze out the best option.

    He is a very good chance to be a long term player.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    If only our coach could remember his name...
    You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Has the same poise and time that I remember from a young Bob Murphy.
    The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    He looked a bit like Gilbee running out of defence and spearing passes to teammates yesterday. Apart from the redhair of course.

    It's the way he lays it out in front for them to run onto it I think.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    In front of us he did a perfectly timed bump in order to beat his opponent to the ball. That was the “this kid has something special” moment for me - lightly built kids just don’t do that.
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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Kept finding myself saying "good boy" over and over again yesterday.

    He's a gem.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    A very classy player is young Ed but does the one percenters too. A great draft choice. Thank you Dal.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    It's pretty rare for a running defender to not shy away from the tough stuff. He has a bit of mongrel in him if you ask me

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Quote Originally Posted by westdog54 View Post
    Kept finding myself saying "good boy" over and over again yesterday.

    He's a gem.
    Yep he caused me to slap the seat next to me in delight a few times.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Yep he caused me to slap the seat next to me in delight a few times.
    Poor guy sitting there mustn't have been too happy
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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Poor guy sitting there mustn't have been too happy

    I was standing so I had to really lean over the fence in front of me in order to do it.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Wrapped to have him part of my avatar this season....
    Anyone can support a team that is winning, it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage, so lets always be behind our boys and girls in red, white and blue.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    I love his repeat efforts. Kept trying to scrap for the ball, tackle and harass. His turn of speed is exactly what we need as well. To top it off he is a nice neat kick. Another game like that against Essendon and I'd be extending his contract ASAP.
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    FFC: Established 1883

    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Ed Richards

    Looks much better in the tri-colours.
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