Congratulations to The Glove - 200 games round 16 2015

[1eyedog]

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What a player! Love him.

[Go_Dogs]

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One of the better football stories. I'm pretty certain it was his first game in 2005, playing the Crows at Etihad. He spent the night on a mixture of McLeod and Rucciuto and from memory, did a reasonable job for a first gamer in a shutdown role.

It was tragic when he broke his leg, and a testament to his peerless work ethic and dedication that he was able to return at all, let alone as well as he did. Congrats Moz!

[jazzadogs]

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One of the better football stories. I'm pretty certain it was his first game in 2005, playing the Crows at Etihad. He spent the night on a mixture of McLeod and Rucciuto and from memory, did a reasonable job for a first gamer in a shutdown role.

It was tragic when he broke his leg, and a testament to his peerless work ethic and dedication that he was able to return at all, let alone as well as he did. Congrats Moz!

His is actually one of the few debuts I remember from back then. He spent most of the night following McLeod and did a great job, while Luke Darcy was taking grabs, throwing his mouth guard and kicking goals. I think it was the week before he did his knee?

Anyway, congratulations to Dale. Has been an incredibly reliable player over a long period and deserves every accolade that comes his way this week.

[LostDoggy]

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Let's bribe somebody at Champion Data and have it upgraded to 300 games.

[SlimPickens]

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Great player, even better bloke. Well done Dale

[ReLoad]

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He personifies the bulldog spirit, given his terrible broken leg and the true professionalism to leave no stone unturned in coming back, the guy is pure class.

Has to be in serious contention for the current team of the century.
No doubt post playing career will be a genuinely fantastic backline coach too.

Would love to clone him!

[Bulldog4life]

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Yes congrats to Moz as others have said he has been such an important part of our team for a long time and an inspiration also to all the youngsters playing with us today. Again a lovely guy to talk to. A real gentleman.

[Eastdog]

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Congratulations Dale. What a great player he is. He is still vitally important and provides experience for the younger blokes. Loving his efforts for us this season.

[Ozza]

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If we're talking defenders in the sense of purely stopping his opponent - and doing everything he can to help his team win - I don't believe we have had a better one in the time I have been going to the footy (1989-now).

A great bulldog, through and through.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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I can't recall many others who have performed as consistently at a high standard from game 1 all the way through their career as Moz. Neither can I recall too many other high performing AFL players who have remained as consistently grounded and likeable as Moz.
He has a steely competitive on the field that is just so admirable. He must be one of the hardest opponents to play on, yet also one of the most fair.

[boydogs]

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Prior to his broken leg, you could count on the one hand how many games he was beaten by his opponent in.

You don't think he has been as good since his return?

[The Pie Man]

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Still can't believe how well he played the 09 finals series injured - hoping he feels fresh and wants to keep going, as he's still important.

Thank-you Moz & well done.

[merantau]

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As we can see from the above tributes, Dale is a man held in the highest regard by Bulldog supporters. When the curtain comes down on his wonderful career he will be remembered for his un-wavering dedication to the cause, his un-flinching courage, his skill and his determination to overcome whatever is put in his way. To come back so well from a broken leg says it all about Dale Morris the man. His name will always be bracketed with the great Bulldog defenders of past years - Henderson, Donald, Whitten, Darcy, Walker, Jillard, Wheeler, Foster, Kennedy, Egan and Lake. I expect him to be around for a few more years. Keep on keeping on, Dale - you are the people's favourite.

Left a couple of my favourites out of this list: Steve Wallis, Steve Kretiuk and Matthew Croft.

[merantau]

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Oh, and Steven Power

[Twodogs]

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Fruitcake Ford.