Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

**angelopetraglia** · 03-07-2010, 01:15 AM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Yes I love them and support them when times are good or poor. Always.

But in the words of the Hawk, gee whiz they drive me crazy.

**AndrewP6** · 03-07-2010, 01:26 AM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Impressed with the positivity, Ghost Dog... can't argue with your list of reasons for loving the club. However, I know there are a lot of people who've followed the team for decades, and losses like this one (and a number of others in recent times) are hard to swallow. Especially when we're close to the big dance, but just not good enough to get there. We could be good enough, but just can't get the job done. And that's disappointing. I'm sure we'll all be back again next week though. Just telling people who've followed the team for decades (in some cases longer than I've been alive) to harden up is a bit unfair, I think. I for one, would love the Dogs to (in the words of EJ) "Stick it up 'em"..

**LostDoggy** · 03-07-2010, 01:57 AM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

I will always love the Bulldogs, but one GF would be nice in my lifetime....And even more so for the people older then me

**G-Mo77** · 03-07-2010, 02:04 AM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by Danstar

I will always love the Bulldogs, but one GF would be nice in my lifetime.

An Essendon supporter I know was whining because he thought it would be a long time before his team made it back into a grand final.

**Ghost Dog** · 03-07-2010, 07:39 AM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by AndrewP6

Impressed with the positivity, Ghost Dog... can't argue with your list of reasons for loving the club. However, I know there are a lot of people who've followed the team for decades, and losses like this one (and a number of others in recent times) are hard to swallow. Especially when we're close to the big dance, but just not good enough to get there. We could be good enough, but just can't get the job done. And that's disappointing. I'm sure we'll all be back again next week though. Just telling people who've followed the team for decades (in some cases longer than I've been alive) to harden up is a bit unfair, I think. I for one, would love the Dogs to (in the words of EJ) "Stick it up 'em"..

Meh, Geelong went through it. Look at how they have used that to become ,possibly, one of the greatest clubs in history. They would have never become the club they are without their miserable 'almost-a-flag' history.
Bit Unfair? Don't you think some of the negative, emotional comments are unfair? ( "Hopeless", reach for the razor blades etc etc. Hence the call to Harden up. EJ Whitten would have never said " Call for the Razor blades! )
Ok, instead of 'harden up', try extending your hand and giving yourself a pat on the back. Suffer on and smile.
We are " Supporters ", right. Our Job is to support, if one has barracked for 100 years or 1. A defend anyone's right to vent as that what a forum is for. But keep some perspective! Honestly, some of the comments on here have been fine, I'm gutted too. But some are a bit over the top.
There were some great performances last night and a few players will be dropped. That's sport. It's never the same twice and next time will be different I am sure. Can't wait for next weeks game.

**Curly5** · 03-07-2010, 05:44 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by G-Mo77

An Essendon supporter I know was whining because he thought it would be a long time before his team made it back into a grand final.

I remember after West Coast won it in 2006 a joyful fan was interviewed, crying, and claiming "We've waited so long!"

Well, I'm one of the older Bulldog supporters and I'm getting very worried about seeing a flag in my lifetime.

**LostDoggy** · 03-07-2010, 10:00 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by Curly5

I remember after West Coast won it in 2006 a joyful fan was interviewed, crying, and claiming "We've waited so long!"

Well, I'm one of the older Bulldog supporters and I'm getting very worried about seeing a flag in my lifetime.

Curly5 - I'm one too, 46 years a supporter for me - (not old, just experienced), and nah, I'm going to keep the faith - we will do it, I just know it! Don't get me wrong, I'm as shattered as the next person, but in the end, I'm always going to support the dogs, and take the good with the bad. 1997 was bad...........and I guess I could go on, but let's keep it in perspective. I've been high fiving other supporters at games when we cleaned up the opposition as well. All part of the emotional rollercoaster ride of sport, and in particular, AFL I guess!

**LostDoggy** · 03-07-2010, 10:02 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

[QUOTE=Ghost Dog;162035]"Ignore the result" said rocket to the players
" Put in the effort and the result will take care of itself".

Supporters too I reckon, should heed this advice.

The more they lose the harder I will barrack. Screw it, after last night I plan to upgrade my membership!

Swallow some concrete and harden up!
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Hey Ghost Dog, is that like "suck it up princess!"????? Love your positive spin, and that plan to upgrade your membership! Good for you!

**Remi Moses** · 03-07-2010, 10:29 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by Danstar

I will always love the Bulldogs, but one GF would be nice in my lifetime....And even more so for the people older then me

Enough of the feel good rubbish the supporters deserve better!

**Remi Moses** · 03-07-2010, 10:34 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by AndrewP6

Impressed with the positivity, Ghost Dog... can't argue with your list of reasons for loving the club. However, I know there are a lot of people who've followed the team for decades, and losses like this one (and a number of others in recent times) are hard to swallow. Especially when we're close to the big dance, but just not good enough to get there. We could be good enough, but just can't get the job done. And that's disappointing. I'm sure we'll all be back again next week though. Just telling people who've followed the team for decades (in some cases longer than I've been alive) to harden up is a bit unfair, I think. I for one, would love the Dogs to (in the words of EJ) "Stick it up 'em"..

Couldn't agree more. Ridiculous
to tell fans to harden up! My lifetime every side has made the GF bar Freo. Pretty sad really

**Ghost Dog** · 04-07-2010, 01:57 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by Remi Moses

Couldn't agree more. Ridiculous
to tell fans to harden up! My lifetime every side has made the GF bar Freo. Pretty sad really

When you get supporters ( see game day posts ) calling for the 'razor blades', harden up is all I can think of. Better suggestion?

**AndrewP6** · 04-07-2010, 01:59 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by Ghost Dog

When you get supporters ( see game day posts ) calling for the 'razor blades', harden up is all I can think of. Better suggestion?

I honestly think the razor blades bit was said with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

**Ghost Dog** · 04-07-2010, 01:59 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

[QUOTE=Magic Griffen;162273][QUOTE=Ghost Dog;162035]"Ignore the result" said rocket to the players
" Put in the effort and the result will take care of itself".

Supporters too I reckon, should heed this advice.

The more they lose the harder I will barrack. Screw it, after last night I plan to upgrade my membership!

Swallow some concrete and harden up!

Hey Ghost Dog, is that like "suck it up princess!"????? Love your positive spin, and that plan to upgrade your membership! Good for you!

I don't know. may have been a lame post but I got sick of all the doom and gloom. It was a 3 point game * shrugs *.

**Ghost Dog** · 04-07-2010, 02:00 PM

Re: Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Originally posted by AndrewP6

I honestly think the razor blades bit was said with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Have a read through the posts, you will find plenty of doom and gloom. "Ghosts in the Western Oval change rooms" etc etc.

" Why can't anyone ever step up?" etc etc.

Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

Why I love the bulldogs, even when they lose

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