Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

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  • bulldogtragic
    The List Manager
    • Jan 2007
    • 34289
    #16
    Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

    Originally posted by SonofScray
    By the time he hits 200 games with us he will be a Premiership player and an Immortal of this club. Has it in him to be the all time, best ever Bulldog. Better than Grant, better than EJ. We are watching the emergence of the GOAT.
    SoS called it first. The Bontempelli-Whitten Oval with statues of both out the front.
    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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      • Twodogs
        Moderator
        • Nov 2006
        • 27655
        #17
        Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

        Originally posted by bulldogtragic
        SoS called it first. The Bontempelli-Whitten Oval with statues of both out the front.

        Until we organise the statue Bont himself could stand on the plinth next to EJ. Only climbing down to train and play but at all other times in his rightful place at Ted's right hand.
        They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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          • bulldogtragic
            The List Manager
            • Jan 2007
            • 34289
            #18
            Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

            Originally posted by Twodogs
            Until we organise the statue Bont himself could stand on the plinth next to EJ. Only climbing down to train and play but at all other times in his rightful place at Ted's right hand.
            How has the club neglected to do this already? While blokes like SoS, you & I are forced to think of these great ideas after midnight during the week. This is a very lucky club to have dedicated bulldog thinkers like us always on the lookout for it.
            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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              • Twodogs
                Moderator
                • Nov 2006
                • 27655
                #19
                Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

                Originally posted by bulldogtragic
                How has the club neglected to do this already? While blokes like SoS, you & I are forced to think of these great ideas after midnight during the week. This is a very lucky club to have dedicated bulldog thinkers like us always on the lookout for it.
                As is Marcus himself. Just think, it probably hasn't occurred to him that he could spend his spare time doing this.
                They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.

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                  • KT31
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 5454
                    #20
                    Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

                    50 games only, WOW.
                    From day dot he has stood out as an absolute gem and a gun on and off the field.
                    It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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                      • Bornadog
                        WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 66726
                        #21
                        Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

                        Some of his highlights here
                        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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                          • westdog54
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 6686
                            #22
                            Re: Marcus Bontempelli ~ 50 Games

                            Originally posted by bornadog
                            Some of his highlights here
                            There are some great examples in there of his footballing smarts.

                            The last one is a prime example. Knowing that he would probably be wrapped up in a tackle as soon as he took possession, he's sidestepping as he takes possession, not only wrong footing both defenders but putting himself onto his left for the shot on goal.

                            The one against North is just sublime. Assessing each feebler add they come to tackle him and quickly figuring out how best to evade them.

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