Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

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  • Sockeye Salmon
    Bulldog Team of the Century
    • Jan 2007
    • 6365

    Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

    Originally posted by theimmortalmike

    Yesterday. Why? Is there a problem with Footscray?
    Yes.

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    • Bornadog
      WOOF Clubhouse Leader
      • Jan 2007
      • 66851

      Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

      Originally posted by SonofScray
      Why? It is our name.
      Yes our organisation name not trading name
      FFC: Established 1883

      Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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      • Dancin' Douggy
        WOOF Member
        • Oct 2007
        • 2876

        Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

        I think people should be able to call the club whatever they prefer in their own conversations.
        I don't think we should be called Footscray but I quite happily call the team Footscray in conversation.
        I don't mind if Malthouse calls them Footscray. I think it's said with a hint of tradition and nostalgia.

        I never call the docklands stadium Etihad or whatever the f#@% they have or will change it to.
        Kardinia park is still Kardinia park to me as well.
        Last edited by Dancin' Douggy; 07-09-2011, 10:34 AM. Reason: spelling

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        • Mofra
          Hall of Fame
          • Dec 2006
          • 14984

          Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

          Originally posted by KT31
          When was the last time you walked around Footscray ?
          Saturday morning - bought some cheapies from Savers, browsed the African mall, bought a huge bowl of Pho for only $10.

          The surrounding areas of Footscray are gentrified and it's only 10km fromt he CBD - it may well be an upmarket suburb within a decade.
          Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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          • SonofScray
            Coaching Staff
            • Apr 2008
            • 4242

            Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

            Geez. Hating on Footscray, the home of your own Club you support and our own name. Regardless of the FNWB debate, that is pretty ordinary.
            Time and Tide Waits For No Man

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            • ReLoad
              Senior Player
              • Sep 2009
              • 1465

              Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

              Footscray > anywhere else on the planet for two reasons and in no particular order.

              The Whitten Oval and Olympic Donuts.

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              • Desipura
                WOOF Member
                • Mar 2008
                • 4344

                Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                Originally posted by Mofra
                Saturday morning - bought some cheapies from Savers, browsed the African mall, bought a huge bowl of Pho for only $10.

                The surrounding areas of Footscray are gentrified and it's only 10km fromt he CBD - it may well be an upmarket suburb within a decade.
                How long have they been saying this? 20 years?
                The whole shopping precinct needs to be taken over by someone wealthy and new shops need to be opened.

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                • SlimPickens
                  Coaching Staff
                  • Aug 2010
                  • 2929

                  Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                  How does this discussion relate to Callan Ward going to GWS?
                  "Loves a scrap....oh yeah & he's a pretty handy footballer as well"

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                  • Bornadog
                    WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                    • Jan 2007
                    • 66851

                    Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                    GWS Giants cash too good to refuse, admits Callan Ward
                    FFC: Established 1883

                    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                    • SlimPickens
                      Coaching Staff
                      • Aug 2010
                      • 2929

                      Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                      At least he has come out and said it and not repeated that tripe Connors was talking on Monday. GWS are going to be very ordinary for a number of years. I hope Cal enjoys losing 22 games next year.
                      "Loves a scrap....oh yeah & he's a pretty handy footballer as well"

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                      • Mofra
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 14984

                        Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                        At least he's honest about it - I wonder if Phil Davis & Tom Scully will say the same thing?
                        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                        • GVGjr
                          Moderator
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 44721

                          Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                          Originally posted by Mofra
                          At least he's honest about it - I wonder if Phil Davis & Tom Scully will say the same thing?
                          Agreed Mof, appreciated his honesty. Especially after his manager pretty much slapped us fans in the face with his patronising comments.
                          Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                          • ledge
                            Hall of Fame
                            • Dec 2007
                            • 14348

                            Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                            I had to laugh at the statement of seeing all the talent up there,how would he know he hasnt trained or seen them play yet.
                            And the experienced ones coming out of clubs , how would he know who they were unless they were signed before hand.
                            Be interesting to know who will apparently sign after each of the finals teams bow out.
                            Bring back the biff

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                            • LostDoggy
                              WOOF Member
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 8307

                              Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                              "I was completely committed to the Bulldogs all year. I'm happy with the way the AFL have put their rules in place and the way it's worked out, it's been pretty smooth, I think."

                              Cement head came up with these two lines all by himself I'm sure. Also, I'm sure the AFL didn't script it for him. And I just saw a couple of pigs float past my window up here on the 18th floor.

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                              • KT31
                                Bulldog Team of the Century
                                • Jul 2008
                                • 5454

                                Re: Callan Ward jumps Bulldogs ship to join GWS

                                Originally posted by theimmortalmike
                                Maybe..maybe and I'm just spitballing here but maybe he calls us that because he's used to calling us Footscray and that's what comes out when he thinks about us. Haven't you ever known someone by a nickname they either changed or grew out of but when you talk to or about them you still find yourself calling them that.



                                Yesterday. Why? Is there a problem with Footscray?
                                When was the last time you walked around Footscray?
                                Seen as though I have not been back to Victoria for 12 months it was then.
                                Although my 80 year old Mum was hit an ran over by a scooter rider,in front of the Paisley St Clinic, 2 weeks ago.
                                Can't have changed that much.
                                Was a lot better place when it had the Bowling Alley, Coles cafeteria and Bunny's.
                                It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

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