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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    It will be a great experience in handling expectation and scrutiny.
    The boys might respond and kick those gimmes and know they are top Dogs.

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by BornInDroopSt'54 View Post
    It will be a great experience in handling expectation and scrutiny.
    The boys might respond and kick those gimmes.
    Will be interesting. We’ve always been the hunter. Now we are the hunted.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    This is our best chance at winning the minor premiership for the first time since we joined the VFL
    Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Didn't realise Brisbane had such an easy run in

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Moved into outright Premiership favourite with Sportsbet, $4.50. Punters must see something too.

    TAB: $4.50 flag, $2.40 to make GF, $2.10 MP, $1.05 Top 4
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    VFL team also top of the ladder
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    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: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    VFL team also top of the ladder
    2016 might happen again. Double premiers.

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Draw. So close I thought Hawthorn had it.

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    I know I put it in the casual boast thread, but I find it amazing. Only three of our VFL/AFL sides have ever got to top of the ladder from Round 16+ in nearly a century of our history. The leader board:

    1998 - 3 Rounds on Top (just missed minor premiership)
    2021 - 2 Rounds on Top (with four games left)
    1992 - 1 Round on Top

    With games against Adelaide, Essendon, Hawthorn & Port. Not only could this side set a new club record of Rounds on Top of the ladder post Round 16, they have put themselves in arguably the best position to secure our first ever Minor Premiership. This group led by Brownlow Bont is simply outstanding.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    I know I put it in the casual boast thread, but I find it amazing. Only three of our VFL/AFL sides have ever got to top of the ladder from Round 16+ in nearly a century of our history. The leader board:

    1998 - 3 Rounds on Top (just missed minor premiership)
    2021 - 2 Rounds on Top (with four games left)
    1992 - 1 Round on Top

    With games against Adelaide, Essendon, Hawthorn & Port. Not only could this side set a new club record of Rounds on Top of the ladder post Round 16, they have put themselves in arguably the best position to secure our first ever Minor Premiership. This group led by Brownlow Bont is simply outstanding.
    Will never get a better chance.
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Top of the Ladder…

    But… 60 Games have been pumped into kids and debutants so far this year. With the likelihood of that growing to over 100 games by years end. I find that absolutely mind blowing that a premiership contender in the immediate term is fast tracking young talent for the medium term. I also think it means our window might stay open for longer as our kids/debutants get to the level quicker and not whenever retirements kick in. Fast track development of these guys not at the expense of winning seems a rare thing. But here we are!!
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    Top of the Ladder…

    But… 60 Games have been pumped into kids and debutants so far this year. With the likelihood of that growing to over 100 games by years end. I find that absolutely mind blowing that a premiership contender in the immediate term is fast tracking young talent for the medium term. I also think it means our window might stay open for longer as our kids/debutants get to the level quicker and not whenever retirements kick in. Fast track development of these guys not at the expense of winning seems a rare thing. But here we are!!
    4 first year players were in yesterdays game

    Scott 16 games, Garcia 6, JUH 3, and Weightman virtually a first with 13
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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    4 first year players were in yesterdays game

    Scott 16 games, Garcia 6, JUH 3, and Weightman virtually a first with 13
    I think we've played the most players of any side...
    What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    Quote Originally Posted by mjp View Post
    I think we've played the most players of any side...
    Only players to miss out on a game this season are Hayes and Bedendo
    Last edited by bornadog; 26-07-2021 at 11:09 AM.
    FFC: Established 1883

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    Re: Top of the ladder.

    By choice apparently though so it doesn’t count. Much like Bruce’s goals and all of our wins.
    - I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -

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