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[Eastdog]

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Great summary GVGjr and Jazzadogs.

[josie]

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I live on the other side of town and was initially invited to attend the EW dinner by a fellow cheer squad member who does live on east side and with whom I still attend. Have not missed one since. As a non EW member I pay $5 extra and it is super value. Gvgjr’s & Jazzadog’s reports brilliant. Highly recommended event. EW club raises funds for the club too which is great.

[comrade]

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Nice to see Westy participate, he must have cooled down after his social media meltdown now that Rhylee is playing well.

[GVGjr]

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Nice to see Westy participate, he must have cooled down after his social media meltdown now that Rhylee is playing well.

He was impressive and stayed later despite having an early start to work the next morning. Doug left not long after his time being interviewed with Royal and Libba because he also had an early start.
He was clearly very proud of what Rhylee is achieving.

[comrade]

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He was impressive and stayed later despite having an early start to work the next morning. Doug left not long after his time being interviewed with Royal and Libba because he also had an early start.
He was clearly very proud of what Rhylee is achieving.

I wonder if he now agrees with the club’s approach to Rhylee’s development or still thinks he was hard done by?

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I wonder if he now agrees with the club’s approach to Rhylee’s development or still thinks he was hard done by?

I think he was a bit hard done by, so I understood where Scott was coming from. He clearly could have been prioritised earlier, however, Rhylee has battled through it, matured, and its helped make him an even better footballer.

Be nice to see him back to his best this week against Freo after a quiet few

[SonofScray]

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Nice to see Westy participate, he must have cooled down after his social media meltdown now that Rhylee is playing well.

Westy gave some very frank, heartfelt reflections on that at another event recently (believe it was at the Braybrook Hotel)

Said those comments had soured his relationship with Bevo and made things challenging for his partner, that he has regrets and understands it wasn't the right thing to do. Gave some insight into how he was feeling as a parent and fan but ultimately accepted responsibility for how he managed it and accepts the consequences.

Or words to that effect, saw it mentioned on BF and twitter. Was going to go along to that function but couldn't get there.

[Bornadog]

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Westy gave some very frank, heartfelt reflections on that at another event recently (believe it was at the Braybrook Hotel)

Said those comments had soured his relationship with Bevo and made things challenging for his partner, that he has regrets and understands it wasn't the right thing to do. Gave some insight into how he was feeling as a parent and fan but ultimately accepted responsibility for how he managed it and accepts the consequences.

Or words to that effect, saw it mentioned on BF and twitter. Was going to go along to that function but couldn't get there.

The ugly sports parent never ceases to amaze

[josie]

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West spoke very briefly and positively about Bevo at the dinner. I think he is trying to rebuild bridges.

He also spoke about being driven to be the best at what he does including post footy.

I recall an age article where he opened up about his depression in 2001. This 2004 article refers to the earlier article. Could not find earlier one. I thought at the time it was a brave thing to do and could help others (footy players and fans) to encourage them to seek help. It was also prior to now commonplace publicity encouraging openness and where to seek help.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-inner-west-20040523-gdxwf3.html

Although Westie also spoke at last EW dinner there seemed to be little duplication and I’ve found Scott an intelligent, thoughtful and entertaining speaker.

[GVGjr]

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I wonder if he now agrees with the club’s approach to Rhylee’s development or still thinks he was hard done by?

As Josie mentioned, West was full of praise about Bevo. While we would all hope that he didn't go public with his thoughts we shouldn't hold it against him now. Maybe there was a lesson he learned.

[Bornadog]

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As Josie mentioned, West was full of praise about Bevo. While we would all hope that he didn't go public with his thoughts we shouldn't hold it against him now. Maybe there was a lesson he learned.

Just a typical parent having a rant about their son. I am sure he regrets it.

[Bulldog4life]

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Just a typical parent having a rant about their son. I am sure he regrets it.

Yep might have typed it after a couple of reds.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

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I was in the east west club in the early 90's when i lived east side. Long serving president was called David McC. Then i moved west and thought maybe there will be a west-west club i could join. But alas there wasn't.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

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East West function tonight. Guests include
Contessa, Cooney, Hawkins, Liberatore, Royal and West. The President and CEO are here as is Kevin Hillier. Should be a good night.

I know it's hard to have all time favourites but Choco definitely is one. Probably the fact that we were both country boys who followed the dogs. That was a rarity i can tell ya.

[Grantysghost]

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I was in the east west club in the early 90's when i lived east side. Long serving president was called David McC. Then i moved west and thought maybe there will be a west-west club i could join. But alas there wasn't.

That's the Bulldogs.