Footy Show v.2011

[the banker]

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GF is what we all expect and once we are there we will expect to win it - against anyone.
We have teh talent and we have the will to win it all.

[Missing-Dog]

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Smorgon says it because he's the President of the club. And it needs to be said. I don't know what took him so long.

3 Prelims in a row. It's not rocket science to suggest we need to win our 4th crack at it if we want to call the year successful.

He has said the exact same thing in both of the last two years. It's just that for some reason (most likely Eade's contract) the media have decided it's more newsworthy this year.

[Ghost Dog]

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Smorgon says it because he's the President of the club. And it needs to be said. I don't know what took him so long.

3 Prelims in a row. It's not rocket science to suggest we need to win our 4th crack at it if we want to call the year successful.

Nice post

[GVGjr]

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I don't know why Smorgon needs to say these things. Perhaps it has something to do with our below expected membership levels this year.

As much as we love David Smorgon for what he has done with the club there have been a few too many times when he has gone on air and created unnecessary pressure on Eade.

I think its to show the old 'we don't accept mediocrity at the Western Bulldogs' chestnut and to confirm to the fans that we are genuine candidates but I would hope he could phrase things better and not create media speculation. I don't believe that Eade is under any real threat to being signed up again but now the door is ajar and the media is likely to pounce if we lose 2 games in a row.

I never saw the interview but I'm not surprised that Smorgon has created a little extra pressure.

[mjp]

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I love Sam. He is a comedian (litereally). He is getting paid to do what he does. He may seem dumb and dimwitted, but that's why he has that job.

Aren't comedians supposed to be funny?

[Missing Dog]

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Collingwood came out and made similar predictions in the past few years, as we've seen it is part of our business plan so it's not secret.

There seems to be some sort of taboo mentioning grand finals and premierships incase the footy gods curse you but I don't see what the problem is with being ambitious and stating your goals.

[GVGjr]

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Collingwood came out and made similar predictions in the past few years, as we've seen it is part of our business plan so it's not secret.

There seems to be some sort of taboo mentioning grand finals and premierships incase the footy gods curse you but I don't see what the problem is with being ambitious and stating your goals.

I guess the problem with it is setting an agenda that places undue media pressure and scrutiny.
Our aim should be the flag just about every season but if we miss out should the coach automatically be seen as a potential casualty? In this instance I don't think so.

Smorgon has to keep talking up our chances to make sure some of the more fickle members keep signing up but at times he also seems to open up the door to some speculation on Eade's career with us. Now Rocket can handle it but I don't think it's ideal.

[soupman]

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Aren't comedians supposed to be funny?

Fiona O'Loughlin proves otherwise.

[chef]

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Aren't comedians supposed to be funny?

Agree, Sam tries to be an ignorant wanker and he can really pull that off.

[LostDoggy]

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Aren't comedians supposed to be funny?

You might not find him funny, but channel 9 do. That's why they pay him millions. So someone must be finding him funny

[LostDoggy]

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Agree, Sam tries to be an ignorant wanker and he can really pull that off.

Oh yeah, he's got that one down pat for sure! I don't even bother watching the FS anymore, as I can't bear Sam - he is downright abusive and rude!

[LostDoggy]

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Oh yeah, he's got that one down pat for sure! I don't even bother watching the FS anymore, as I can't bear Sam - he is downright abusive and rude!

Who is he abusive and rude to? He isn't attacking you

[Before I Die]

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Who is he abusive and rude to? He isn't attacking you

Newman is opinionated and controversial, that is what he is paid to do. Some find him entertaining, funny and in some cases enlightened. Others find him abusive, rude and ignorant. Clearly the Footy Show ratings indicate there are a lot of people who fall into the first group, I belong to the latter group.

[Ghost Dog]

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Is it just me? or Does TFS feel like something out of the 80s?
All that lowbrow stuff with Shane crawford.
I think Gary Lyon or J. Brayshaw may yet live to rue the day they are associated with the show.
It skates the ice a fair bit.

Like a bucks night with flashing lights, commentary and a studio audience.

Some people in Melb just love sam. I usually meet them in Op shops.

[LostDoggy]

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To me you all are sounding like the type of people who send in complaints about ads being to 'raunchy' or stop movies from being played in the country for what ever reason.

/waits for the onsalught :P