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23-10-2017, 01:48 PM
#1156
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
macca
it's the gws
Karma bus. Deledio is in the same boat.
Mitch Honeychurch to GWS, Bulldogs win 2018 flag? Sorry Mitch but I'm cool with that.
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23-10-2017, 02:01 PM
#1157
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Hotdog60
I think he's done and dusted. Body, mind and soul are just going through the stages. At 31 it would be interesting to see if he goes past his current contract.
I meant it as more of a theoretical thing to see if people could welcome him back or whether the whole ordeal was too much. The optimist in me would like to think we could forgive him and, whilst there is no chance he returns to the club as a player, I would like to think at some point he goes back to referring to himself as a bulldog and feels welcome back in our four walls. Time will tell I guess.
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23-10-2017, 02:20 PM
#1158
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
The Adelaide Connection
I meant it as more of a theoretical thing to see if people could welcome him back or whether the whole ordeal was too much. The optimist in me would like to think we could forgive him and, whilst there is no chance he returns to the club as a player, I would like to think at some point he goes back to referring to himself as a bulldog and feels welcome back in our four walls. Time will tell I guess.
I don't hold grudges, going back to when KT was poached I was disappointed but like all the rest since I get over it pretty quick and have no issues with former players. I think you move on and look to what benefits the team currently and what's in the past is in the past.
So on your theoretical thing, I wouldn't have issues if the club thought he would help us get that next flag.
Don't piss off old people
The older we get the less "LIFE IN PRISON" is a deterrent...
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23-10-2017, 03:23 PM
#1159
Re: Following our ex's...................
I know it all turned out for the best, but for me Griffin's betrayal still stings. If he came back, I wouldn't be thrilled, let's put it like that.
Also he's cooked, and has been for some time.
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23-10-2017, 04:06 PM
#1160
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
The Adelaide Connection
I saw a picture on Instagram of Griff at Clay's wedding and it got me wondering: Hypothetically, if he were out of contract and we had a space would we consider taking him back? I know there are a lot of variables (his body, his mind, what he would cost us, etc.) but assuming he was good to go and could offer us something we lack (ie midfield speed) could we open our arms to him?
I have read a lot of people talk about how their '97 Prelim demons had washed away when we won the GF, would people also be able to move on from the horror post season events of 2014? While the circumstances are a little different, I look at the reception Geelong supporters are giving/will give Ablett and the nostalgic in me would love to see Griffen bursting through the midfield in the R,W, and B again.
What do you think? Could you personally and our club as a whole welcome him back?
It's a no for mine. Kicked us in the guts the way he bailed, lost a lot of respect for him that day. Given his friends still there I could imagine the club itself opening its doors again. But I'd hate to see it. He can go and get stuffed as far as I'm concerned.
[B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]
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23-10-2017, 04:23 PM
#1161
Re: Following our ex's...................
I'd probably take any of them back e.g. Griffen, Ward on our terms but only if there was a clear need that they could fill. In the case of Griffen he hasn't shown anything since his departure to indicate that he could serve a gap.
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23-10-2017, 04:51 PM
#1162
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Murphy'sLore
I know it all turned out for the best, but for me Griffin's betrayal still stings. If he came back, I wouldn't be thrilled, let's put it like that.
Also he's cooked, and has been for some time.
When I heard that Griff had walked I sat down and totted up how many captains had left to go to other clubs in my active supporting life. Griff made it 8. From 15 captains. More than 50% saw life at a different club mre attractive than captaining us. In a couple of cases they were lousy captains but it's still a lot that have headed for the door.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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23-10-2017, 05:26 PM
#1163
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
When I heard that Griff had walked I sat down and totted up how many captains had left to go to other clubs in my active supporting life. Griff made it 8. From 15 captains. More than 50% saw life at a different club mre attractive than captaining us. In a couple of cases they were lousy captains but it's still a lot that have headed for the door.
What's your list?
I know Hawk had a final year at Fitzroy but the 70s & early 80s were before my time.
Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers
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23-10-2017, 06:35 PM
#1164
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Mofra
What's your list?
I know Hawk had a final year at Fitzroy but the 70s & early 80s were before my time.
Thorpe, Dempsey, Sandilands, Templeton, Edmond, Hawkins, Griffen. It's 'only' 7. I think that I convinced myself Keithy had gone to Collingwood as a player, not a coach.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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23-10-2017, 08:01 PM
#1165
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
Thorpe, Dempsey, Sandilands, Templeton, Edmond, Hawkins, Griffen. It's 'only' 7. I think that I convinced myself Keithy had gone to Collingwood as a player, not a coach.
I always had a memory of McGuinness standing in as Captain for a couple of games, but might be wrong.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
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23-10-2017, 09:31 PM
#1166
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
KT31
I always had a memory of McGuinness standing in as Captain for a couple of games, but might be wrong.
His wiki page says that he was vice captain at the Crows and captain a few times when McDermott missed but nothing about captaining us. It has very little about us actually.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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25-10-2017, 08:40 PM
#1167
Re: Following our ex's...................
Josh Hill delisted by West Coast. 100 odd games and a Glendining meedal. Made a good fist of it out west
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25-10-2017, 10:51 PM
#1168
Re: Following our ex's...................
Originally Posted by
Snoop Dogg
Josh Hill delisted by West Coast. 100 odd games and a Glendining meedal. Made a good fist of it out west
I've still got his training jumper. I'm so scrawny the only two jumpers out of forty+ jumpers I have that don't hang off me are the pre (as in before they ever did a) preseason jumpers that belonged to Josh Hill and Jarrod Harbrow. They must be extra small.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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26-10-2017, 05:27 PM
#1169
Re: Following our ex's...................
old mate
Glenelg Football Club would like to advise of the following players who will not be continuing there involvement in the 2018 season:
Christian Howard advised the club that he will be retiring from SANFL football due to chronic hip pain. Christians relentless running, determination and selfless playing style were trademarks of his game and we wish him well in his future endeavours.
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26-10-2017, 05:54 PM
#1170
Re: Following our ex's...................
Good luck with whatever the future bring (Footscray premiership hero) Christian Howard and look after that glorious wobbly left foot that made us all so happy.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.