Round 9 Discussion

[Greystache]

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Norf :

Just when you think they're about to let you down they don't!

[Missing Dog]

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A champion expressing pride in his heritage, but also a brave statement against all those pathetic enough to boo him. Indigenous kids all over the country will walk taller after seeing that.

I agree there is not enough of it if I had been an opposition supporter I would have applauded him.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Norf :

Just when you think they're about to let you down they don't!

Seeing them blow it live was like having a second win this weekend.

[Guest]

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Norf :

Just when you think they're about to let you down they don't!

As disappointing and lamentable an effort as I've had the displeasure to watch. As I have opined on another thread in this fine forum, North are simply a shadow of their glory years, and those commentators and supposed experts who had us finishing top 4 were delusional in the extreme.

A dismal day of football, encapsulated by Jarrod Waite missing the entire goalface from 3 metres out, Drew Petrie kicking multiple consecutive points. and .... dare I say it, Jarrod Waite missing a short pass in the third quarter which ultimately resulted in an opposition goal and subsequent avalanche of unanswered goals. Apart from Goldstein and Ziebell, who were both outstanding, the rest were ordinary in the extreme.

Brad Scott's time is now up (indeed it was a long time ago) ... and Waite, Higgins, del Santo, Thomas. Tarrant and Petrie can follow him.

A rebuild is required ...


Roscoe

[EasternWest]

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As disappointing and lamentable an effort as I've had the displeasure to watch. As I have opined on another thread in this fine forum, North are simply a shadow of their glory years, and those commentators and supposed experts who had us finishing top 4 were delusional in the extreme.

A dismal day of football, encapsulated by Jarrod Waite missing the entire goalface from 3 metres out, Drew Petrie kicking multiple consecutive points. and .... dare I say it, Jarrod Waite missing a short pass in the third quarter which ultimately resulted in an opposition goal and subsequent avalanche of unanswered goals. Apart from Goldstein and Ziebell, who were both outstanding, the rest were ordinary in the extreme.

Brad Scott's time is now up (indeed it was a long time ago) ... and Waite, Higgins, del Santo, Thomas. Tarrant and Petrie can follow him.

A rebuild is required ...


Roscoe

Did you log into the wrong forum mate?

[Guest]

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Thanks for the warm, engaging and insightful response EasternWest.

I had thought it a generic, non-Bulldogs specific thread, hence I stand corrected.

Sorry to trouble you with my post.

[Greystache]

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Thanks for the warm, engaging and insightful response EasternWest.

I had thought it a generic, non-Bulldogs specific thread, hence I stand corrected.

Sorry to trouble you with my post.

Not at all Roscoe, appreciate you taking the time to post and join in the discussion.

It's a difficult situation North are in. They've spent a number of years building for a crack at it, they've topped up to round out the list, and have a year or two left where their stars still have their best in them (thinking Petrie and Harvey) the problem is the steel and consistency just hasn't developed with maturity. It would feel a massive let down for the supporters if the club were to start rebuilding for another charge, but if they don't you feel they'll be treading water for another couple of years before doing just that.

I'd be replacing Scott before going back to the drawing board, a new coach might give them a fresh start.

[GVGjr]

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Did you log into the wrong forum mate?

Everyone is welcome if the commentary adds value.

[Doc26]

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Did you log into the wrong forum mate?

Everyone is welcome if the commentary adds value.

Plus Roscoe did introduce himself to the forum in his first posting a few weeks back as a North Melbourne aficionado.

Knowing EasternWest's history on the forum I'm certain he meant nothing by it Roscoe.

[GVGjr]

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Plus Roscoe did introduce himself to the forum in his first posting a few weeks back as a North Melbourne aficionado.

Knowing EasternWest's history on the forum I'm certain he meant nothing by it Roscoe.

I'm sure as well.

[Ghost Dog]

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Not at all Roscoe, appreciate you taking the time to post and join in the discussion.

It's a difficult situation North are in. They've spent a number of years building for a crack at it, they've topped up to round out the list, and have a year or two left where their stars still have their best in them (thinking Petrie and Harvey) the problem is the steel and consistency just hasn't developed with maturity. It would feel a massive let down for the supporters if the club were to start rebuilding for another charge, but if they don't you feel they'll be treading water for another couple of years before doing just that.

I'd be replacing Scott before going back to the drawing board, a new coach might give them a fresh start.

I've sat goal end with North Supporters in the past and had some good discussions. They are a frustrating team, and a tipsters nightmare. They are the kings of fade outs.

[KT31]

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Plus Roscoe did introduce himself to the forum in his first posting a few weeks back as a North Melbourne aficionado.

Knowing EasternWest's history on the forum I'm certain he meant nothing by it Roscoe.

I'm sure Easternwests concerns are like mine, we are a Doggies forum and whilst we do consider other teams in our forums we might not be able to be as objective or forthright if our beloved Woof was flooded with other teams supporters.
This is no way directed at Roscoe ( and kudos for him for being forthright with his allegiance to another team )but we are proud and passionate Doggies members and deserve a place to celebrate and vent for our team without prejudice, this sight is a credit to the Mods and our posters and its a big pat on the back for an opposition supporters wanting to join in our forums.
I have no qualms with the odd opposition supporters opinion but would like the mods to please consider the consequences of allowing to many as we will then loose our forum and become BF.

[EasternWest]

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Thanks for the warm, engaging and insightful response EasternWest.

I had thought it a generic, non-Bulldogs specific thread, hence I stand corrected.

Sorry to trouble you with my post.

Ok, we've got off to a rough start. Let me try again.

Did you log into the wrong forum mate .

I didn't realise you were a North supporter visiting here. Now it makes sense. I thought you were a Dogs dude who'd suddenly jumped ship. I apologise if I've offended you. Welcome to WOOF.

I think recruiting Higgins et al was a mistake, but I don't know if you need an entire rebuild. I feel more like you need some real leaders to step up, but I don't know if you gave these leaders.

I don't care for the Scott brothers, so you won't get any arguments out of me.

Plus Roscoe did introduce himself to the forum in his first posting a few weeks back as a North Melbourne aficionado.

Knowing EasternWest's history on the forum I'm certain he meant nothing by it Roscoe.

Exactly. But now that I know we've been infiltrated, I'll be sure to play my cards closer to my chest in future .

[Remi Moses]

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As disappointing and lamentable an effort as I've had the displeasure to watch. As I have opined on another thread in this fine forum, North are simply a shadow of their glory years, and those commentators and supposed experts who had us finishing top 4 were delusional in the extreme.

A dismal day of football, encapsulated by Jarrod Waite missing the entire goalface from 3 metres out, Drew Petrie kicking multiple consecutive points. and .... dare I say it, Jarrod Waite missing a short pass in the third quarter which ultimately resulted in an opposition goal and subsequent avalanche of unanswered goals. Apart from Goldstein and Ziebell, who were both outstanding, the rest were ordinary in the extreme.

Brad Scott's time is now up (indeed it was a long time ago) ... and Waite, Higgins, del Santo, Thomas. Tarrant and Petrie can follow him.

A rebuild is required ...


Roscoe

Feel your pain Roscoe, but at least you have a few flag DVD's to look back on !
Don't think TV was around in 54

[GVGjr]

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I have no qualms with the odd opposition supporters opinion but would like the mods to please consider the consequences of allowing to many as we will then loose our forum and become BF.

We have just a few non Bulldog supporters on the forum and we will never be overrun by them. If the discussion is good then I certainly welcome it. If it was to taunt the Bulldogs they wouldn't be part of the forum.

What you are speculating on is an end state that would never happen.