It's OFFICIAL - Barry Hall - Bulldogs Website Announcement

[Bornadog]

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These were from half the thread about BBBBB with the poll on it.

Thank you for the reminder

[The Coon Dog]

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Thank you for the reminder

A week's a long time in football!

[cinder]

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I was initially dubious but I think this is a good thing and might be the answer to our prayers.
Fingers crossed!

[Bornadog]

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A week's a long time in football!

Still a little worried about his age, but then again, Lynch at the Lions was still dangerous and kicking goals when he was 35.

[BulldogBelle]

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Barry Hall = Vitamin B!

I'm happy for the club to be taking a risk with him.

I'm hopeful that one or two of our young tall kids will get a boost from him as well. maybe next year we can have our own twin towers.

Lets get behind the club and give our unanimous support. If it doesn't work out we can always blame the coach later, and Rocco too - blame him, (but none of the praise though if it does work out).

[BulldogBelle]

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I think BBBBBBBBBH is going to teach the younger bigger guys a thing of two about training hard, body positioning and aggresion
at the footy

Williams, Jones, Boumann, Cordy etc are all going to benefit from his prescence

I'm hoping that a change of environment will have a positive impact on some of his previous anger related issues

BRING ON 2010......I'm so excited!!!!!

[LostDoggy]

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I think BBBBBBBBBH is going to teach the younger bigger guys a thing of two about training hard, body positioning and aggresion


Williams, Jones, Boumann, Cordy etc are all going to benefit from his prescence

I wonder who will be game enough to do the boxing drills with him?

[LostDoggy]

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Yer I feel sorry for the poor person that has to spar with him

[DOG GOD]

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At least Eade has a "meaning" as punishment for a player "not doing what he should".

Eade : "how many times have i told you not to do that?"
Player starting to bead sweat on brow....
Eade: "15 mins in the ring with barry...GO!!!"

[Scraggers]

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I very dubious that Hall is what we need ... but as I said on another thread, I trust Eade et al.

What worries me is the amount of people on WOOF calling Hall the messiah ... I am not saying he is not a good footballer, but I think his age combined with his agro and the fact that he is un-proven in OUR structure, I think a more cautious approach is required.

And before I am attacked for my opposing opinion about Hall, I too have followed the Dogs for 40 years and never seen them play in a grand final ... I too was hurting on Friday when we fell short again ... and I too think we need to find a way to take that next step ...

I just don't think Hall is the Messiah

[DOG GOD]

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Maybe not the messiah, but at least he will give us "something". He will put fear in the opposition defenders backing into the pack...he wont be outmarked and if he cant mark it himself, he will bring it to ground and hopefully keep the ball alive.

Thats good enough for me, and if it gives us hope for 2010 for having him in the team, then I'm all for it.

[AndrewP6]

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I very dubious that Hall is what we need ... but as I said on another thread, I trust Eade et al.

What worries me is the amount of people on WOOF calling Hall the messiah ... I am not saying he is not a good footballer, but I think his age combined with his agro and the fact that he is un-proven in OUR structure, I think a more cautious approach is required.

And before I am attacked for my opposing opinion about Hall, I too have followed the Dogs for 40 years and never seen them play in a grand final ... I too was hurting on Friday when we fell short again ... and I too think we need to find a way to take that next step ...

I just don't think Hall is the Messiah

No, he's not the Messiah...he's just a very naughty boy (WOOF may be nearing Python-overload!)

[Bornadog]

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I wonder who will be game enough to do the boxing drills with him?

The boxing coach, he is a big big boy

[hujsh]

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What worries me is the amount of people on WOOF calling Hall the messiah ... I am not saying he is not a good footballer, but I think his age combined with his agro and the fact that he is un-proven in OUR structure, I think a more cautious approach is required.

I've been wondering about this as well.

Whether he makes an immediate impact the way Rawlings did (although with very little to come from following matches) or if he struggles the way Aka did after having the last half of the season away from his club could be vital to our chances next year.

In terms of our structure he has the ability to lead as well as all our medium forwards and can be the guy we bomb to instead of Hill so I imagine that aspect should be fine.

[Doc26]

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assuming the deal gets done,no doubt a lot of work over the pre season to get the forward structure functioning having a key position forward in Barry roaming about. Added obvious bonus is that he is likely to get the #1 key opposition defender which will help to free up the rest of our forward line removing some pressure off the others which is definitely needed.