I think I have become the Bulldogs Grinch.

[mjp]

I always thought that winning the premiership would make me the happiest I could EVER be. But it kind of hasn't turned out that way...to the point that I turned off Easton Wood's speech from the AFL Season Launch (it was when he started talking about fallen comrades or whatever language was used)...it just seemed so 'over the top' to me. I hated the 'Into the Fury' short that was part of the launch as well- and whilst I told myself it was because the film-makers decided that nothing could happen unless it was happening in slow motion, I do have to admit that I cringed a bit at the scenes of Bob walking through the MCG car-park with his daughter...not because she isn't cute, and not because he hasn't been a great player at the club, but he did his ACL is all - it was not a national tragedy and it just feels (to me anyway) like it has been completely done to death. I am sure Bob is a ripping bloke - everyone says that he is - and surely he must be feeling a similar thing by now??


Maybe I just need the season to start???

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: I think I have become the Bulldogs Grinch.

I always thought that winning the premiership would make me the happiest I could EVER be. But it kind of hasn't turned out that way...to the point that I turned off Easton Wood's speech from the AFL Season Launch (it was when he started talking about fallen comrades or whatever language was used)...it just seemed so 'over the top' to me. I hated the 'Into the Fury' short that was part of the launch as well- and whilst I told myself it was because the film-makers decided that nothing could happen unless it was happening in slow motion, I do have to admit that I cringed a bit at the scenes of Bob walking through the MCG car-park with his daughter...not because she isn't cute, and not because he hasn't been a great player at the club, but he did his ACL is all - it was not a national tragedy and it just feels (to me anyway) like it has been completely done to death. I am sure Bob is a ripping bloke - everyone says that he is - and surely he must be feeling a similar thing by now??


Maybe I just need the season to start???

Yes. You need the season to start.

(I do also)

[jeemak]

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Did Francis Leach hack mjp's account?

[chef]

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Lol. You are the Grinch.

[Bornadog]

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Just enjoy it MJP, we have waited a long time for this and yes there are some things that have gone over the top, but who cares.

[Danny the snakeman]

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I I do have to admit that I cringed a bit at the scenes of Bob walking through the MCG car-park with his daughter...not because she isn't cute, and not because he hasn't been a great player at the club, but he did his ACL is all - it was not a national tragedy and it just feels (to me anyway) like it has been completely done to death. I am sure Bob is a ripping bloke - everyone says that he is - and surely he must be feeling a similar thing by now??


Maybe I just need the season to start???

I sort of agree, sick of seeing the Bob stuff. Seems more stuff on Bob than our 22 heroes and amazing coach that actually played and won on the big day.

[The Doctor]

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I couldn't care less, I love it. I have waited far too long for this and happy to lap up anything that comes. So much better than the crap we've had to endure previously. The euphoria will inevitably disappear so enjoys it while it lasts.

[1eyedog]

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Ha ha gee I would have loved to win a flag in 1985 it would have felt like a footballing flag rather than the over-produced, heavily marketed diatribe we see today.

It's a different ball game now both on and off the field. The AFL know that every footballing second, every injury and every sacking / poor form can be told in a slow motion trailer backed by a Hollywood score.

I ain't complainin'

[comrade]

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It's homeostasis. Winning the flag has totally up-turned your world view as a football follower/Dogs fan. After decades of identifying yourself and your club in a certain way, this new feeling is jarring & subconsciously wants it to return to how it was because the brain loves familiarity.

In summary, your brain is rejecting all this positive exposure and is fearful of it all turning pear shaped, leading to disappointment.

[Eastdog]

Re: I think I have become the Bulldogs Grinch.

It's homeostasis. Winning the flag has totally up-turned your world view as a football follower/Dogs fan. After decades of identifying yourself and your club in a certain way, this new feeling is jarring & subconsciously wants it to return to how it was because the brain loves familiarity.

In summary, your brain is rejecting all this positive exposure and is fearful of it all turning pear shaped, leading to disappointment.

Love the psychology nah I love it. It's been such a long time coming.

[Eastdog]

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Ha ha gee I would have loved to win a flag in 1985 it would have felt like a footballing flag rather than the over-produced, heavily marketed diatribe we see today.

It's a different ball game now both on and off the field. The AFL know that every footballing second, every injury and every sacking / poor form can be told in a slow motion trailer backed by a Hollywood score.

I ain't complainin'

85 from what I've heard was a great year for us. Nearly knocked of the Hawks in the prelim - lost by 10 points. Had we got in that year do you reckon we would have been a chance?

[hujsh]

Re: I think I have become the Bulldogs Grinch.

I always thought that winning the premiership would make me the happiest I could EVER be. But it kind of hasn't turned out that way...to the point that I turned off Easton Wood's speech from the AFL Season Launch (it was when he started talking about fallen comrades or whatever language was used)...it just seemed so 'over the top' to me. I hated the 'Into the Fury' short that was part of the launch as well- and whilst I told myself it was because the film-makers decided that nothing could happen unless it was happening in slow motion, I do have to admit that I cringed a bit at the scenes of Bob walking through the MCG car-park with his daughter...not because she isn't cute, and not because he hasn't been a great player at the club, but he did his ACL is all - it was not a national tragedy and it just feels (to me anyway) like it has been completely done to death. I am sure Bob is a ripping bloke - everyone says that he is - and surely he must be feeling a similar thing by now??


Maybe I just need the season to start???

Well I can sympathise but imagine how much more unbearable it'd be if you replaced Bob with someone like Good Bloke Hodgey.

[always right]

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Yep.....grinchorama.

[Bulldog4life]

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Love the lauch MJP alias the Grinch. Sorry for your sake you didn't mate.

[Sedat]

Re: I think I have become the Bulldogs Grinch.

I always thought that winning the premiership would make me the happiest I could EVER be. But it kind of hasn't turned out that way...to the point that I turned off Easton Wood's speech from the AFL Season Launch (it was when he started talking about fallen comrades or whatever language was used)...it just seemed so 'over the top' to me. I hated the 'Into the Fury' short that was part of the launch as well- and whilst I told myself it was because the film-makers decided that nothing could happen unless it was happening in slow motion, I do have to admit that I cringed a bit at the scenes of Bob walking through the MCG car-park with his daughter...not because she isn't cute, and not because he hasn't been a great player at the club, but he did his ACL is all - it was not a national tragedy and it just feels (to me anyway) like it has been completely done to death. I am sure Bob is a ripping bloke - everyone says that he is - and surely he must be feeling a similar thing by now??


Maybe I just need the season to start???

I love the fact that it is a little OTT, and that some opposition supporters are feeling quite curmudgeonly and aren't enamored in the slightest with our story. I also love seeing opposition coaches clearly bristle when commentators talk about Bevo and his relationship with his own players in hushed tones, as though other coaches are numnuts who cannot communicate.

It's not all beer and skittles - we still have amusing things like Jab Watson being #21 in Mike's top 50 and Libba missing out altogether.