Why is the glass half empty

[Missing Dog]

We have our best list I believe since 1985.We have just played in a preliminary final and have the reighning Brownlow medalist on our list.At this stage Leaseplan is untill the end of 2008 our major sponsor.

I agree that a new major sponsor in the current climate will be difficult to obtain but I also believe the off field team we currently have is the best we have ever had and I have every confidence that they will deliver.Gone are the days of the 70s and 80s when quality players left to greener pastures.

We must as a team which includes every supporter look to next year with confidence and belief that we are no longer the beleagured Bulldogs. We must trust the the men who have done such a good job over the last 10 odd years that they will deliver a major sponser and that our list will stand up again in 2009.

[Mantis]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The point of this thread is?

[Missing Dog]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The point is to try and stop the continuing oh woe are we which is happening.
What I am trying to convey is that it is time for us as Bulldogs members and supporters it is now a time for us to be positive instead of looking for negatives.
Quite a few posts lately are centering on what could go wrong instead of driving forward the message of what has gone right

[Desipura]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

Just don't expect Jerry to respond postively to this thread

[hujsh]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The point is to try and stop the continuing oh woe are we which is happening.
What I am trying to convey is that it is time for us as Bulldogs members and supporters it is now a time for us to be positive instead of looking for negatives.
Quite a few posts lately are centering on what could go wrong instead of driving forward the message of what has gone right

Just don't expect Jerry to respond postively to this thread

I think he's made that point a few times.

I doubt the thread is aimed at Jerry

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The point is to try and stop the continuing oh woe are we which is happening.
What I am trying to convey is that it is time for us as Bulldogs members and supporters it is now a time for us to be positive instead of looking for negatives.
Quite a few posts lately are centering on what could go wrong instead of driving forward the message of what has gone right

I read the posts regularly although unfortunately I am a lazy poster. I am not sure if you are referring to WOOF but I would have to say though that in my opinion WOOF posters are mostly about being positive. Other forums not as much, but that is why I usually get my fix on here.

[GVGjr]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The point is to try and stop the continuing oh woe are we which is happening.
What I am trying to convey is that it is time for us as Bulldogs members and supporters it is now a time for us to be positive instead of looking for negatives.
Quite a few posts lately are centering on what could go wrong instead of driving forward the message of what has gone right

I don't think there is a negative theme about the future of the clubs however, there are reasons for concern primarily around membership and sponsorship. I agree that there is plenty to be positive about on field but it shouldn't mean we just simply ignore some of the off field issues that the club is facing.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

I will be a lot more positive when we secure our next sponsor. It's a bit hard to swallow looking at the deal Richmond sewed up with their years of success

Quite frankly I went into this year not expecting a lot and was pleasantly suprised - will do the same for next year - may even try to be less expectant

[Mantis]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

I will be a lot more positive when we secure our next sponsor. It's a bit hard to swallow looking at the deal Richmond sewed up with their years of success

Quite frankly I went into this year not expecting a lot and was pleasantly suprised - will do the same for next year - may even try to be less expectant

Which deal are you referring to?

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

I will be a lot more positive when we secure our next sponsor. It's a bit hard to swallow looking at the deal Richmond sewed up with their years of success

Quite frankly I went into this year not expecting a lot and was pleasantly suprised - will do the same for next year - may even try to be less expectant

The Richmond deal fell over at the last minute.

[Dogs 24/7]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

I will be a lot more positive when we secure our next sponsor.

It's a huge step for us to land a great sponsor and silence all the naysayers. I hope we haven't pumped a lot of effort into potential sponsors like Sportsbet etc especially knowing the AFL's position on it. Surely there must be a company badly needing the type of exposure we can provide.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

Did anyone see Caroline Wilson's article on Carlton? I felt quite down after reading that, they are looking to make a play for the premiership in 2010 - and with their record of success they will probably win the flag I have nothing but discust for a team that consists of recycled bought players and early draft picks from being 'punished' for cheating. Where is the justice in all of this?

[hujsh]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

Did anyone see Caroline Wilson's article on Carlton? I felt quite down after reading that, they are looking to make a play for the premiership in 2010 - and with their record of success they will probably win the flag I have nothing but discust for a team that consists of recycled bought players and early draft picks from being 'punished' for cheating. Where is the justice in all of this?

In more ways than one

[LostDoggy]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The justice will be when we trounce them in three consecutive Grand Finals.

I lost a lot of faith in the system when a team of poonsters won the flag this year. If Carlton win it with their current crop via cheating and just rorting the system I guarantee you I won't be the only one leaving the game.

If the AFL thinks it can just keep going down this path of pandering to the 'old boys' club' without losing enough supporters to be viable it should stop and have a look at some far larger and high-profile sporting leagues around the world that have fallen quickly and sharply. The AFL hierachy has the hubris of a competition with a $700 million media deal, but with the financial climate + the rise of other, better value for money forms of entertainment and sport, keep disillusioning the fan base and it'll be lucky to have 10,000 average attendace on its terraces in 2015.

We've been through the longest boom in financial history these last 20 years, and professional sports everywhere rode the coat-tails of disposable consumer spending to success. Now that that's over (there will be no $1 billion media deal, so arrogantly mooted only months ago), the AFL will have to work a lot harder to keep us loyal, and I for one am not confident they'll succeed -- I don't know many people willing/able anymore to spend upwards of $50 a pop to watch a footy match.

[azabob]

Re: Why is the glass half empty

The justice will be when we trounce them in three consecutive Grand Finals.

I lost a lot of faith in the system when a team of poonsters won the flag this year. If Carlton win it with their current crop via cheating and just rorting the system I guarantee you I won't be the only one leaving the game.

If the AFL thinks it can just keep going down this path of pandering to the 'old boys' club' without losing enough supporters to be viable it should stop and have a look at some far larger and high-profile sporting leagues around the world that have fallen quickly and sharply. The AFL hierachy has the hubris of a competition with a $700 million media deal, but with the financial climate + the rise of other, better value for money forms of entertainment and sport, keep disillusioning the fan base and it'll be lucky to have 10,000 average attendace on its terraces in 2015.

We've been through the longest boom in financial history these last 20 years, and professional sports everywhere rode the coat-tails of disposable consumer spending to success. Now that that's over (there will be no $1 billion media deal, so arrogantly mooted only months ago), the AFL will have to work a lot harder to keep us loyal, and I for one am not confident they'll succeed -- I don't know many people willing/able anymore to spend upwards of $50 a pop to watch a footy match.

I would think Hawthorn winning this year proves that the system works. So im not sure where you are coming from by making that comment. Reality is Carlton cheated, got caught and got penalised. Again they have drafted well and who say's they will win a GF with this batch of players? Ask St.Kilda about numerous top ten picks it didnt get them one.