Realistic expectations V Collingwood

[always right]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I'm searching for a light at the end of the tunnel. At the moment I can't even see the bloody tunnel.

What worries me most is not tonight's result....I am expecting a 12+ goal defeat. I'm worried about the vitriol on this board after the game. Stand by for a range of usual suspects combined with some new whipping boys to have their careers written off by Woof posters.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I actually think we will be competitive. I predict a 5-7 goal loss, but I don't think it'll be a blow out of 80-100 points like a few are suggesting.

[DOG GOD]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I'll be happy if we can kick one goal in the first quarter. As long as Harry o, maxwell and shaw are made to earn their kicks I'll be pleased...don't expect to get within 10 goals tonight though.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I am certainly going with the hope of being more than just competitive.
Minson can give us 1st use as he has a good record against Collingwood, but we need to make use of that and maintain possession.

The run from Sherman, Dahlhaus, Djerrkura as well as Cooney and Griffen needs to be on display.

I have put some hard earned on the Dogs as I feel the line of 39.5 is more than achievable.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

Pass mark, to see half a dozen collingwood players get stretchered off.

[1eyedog]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I met a bloke at the Hardware store wearing a Bulldogs top. I had my beanie. We had instant rapport and chatted about the game coming up. When you have 150,000 members, you don't do this. I prefer to think of us as an elite supporter group!

Good way to look at it. If I see a Bulldog sticker on the back of a car I drive up next to them and give them a thumbs up.

All, this is exactly the type of game we traditionaly win. Then we'll lose to GC, but tonight will be worth it. Everyone is against us so I'm optimistic.

[boydogs]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

Why is everyone so negative?

Collingwood have half their VFL side playing, if we're going to get them it's tonight.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

The team exceeded all expectations tonight. The ferals on this tram are also living up to all expectations...

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I knew we would do the club proud tonight. They wobbled over the line really: that's a fair assessment. Anyone see the vision of Buckley screaming down the phone after the Lake goal? Pure gold. So put your hand up. Who predicted we would get smashed? I seriously think a lot of our players are underestimated by their supporters. Easton Wood was an example of that tonight.

They were a fresh team after 9 days of rest and supporters need to bear that in mind. We won many battles tonight against a better opponent which shows a lot of heart. Loved watching us play.

[Eastdog]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I knew we would do the club proud tonight. They stumbled over the line. Had Buckley screaming down the phone like a desperate man. We are going to rattle odd big club and nobody is going to take anything for granted against us. Loved watching us play, and as I said before the game, no need to give Collingwood so much respect.

Well said Ghost Dog.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

I knew we would do the club proud tonight. They wobbled over the line really: that's a fair assessment. Anyone see the vision of Buckley screaming down the phone after the Lake goal? Pure gold. So put your hand up. Who predicted we would get smashed? I seriously think a lot of our players are underestimated by their supporters. Easton Wood was an example of that tonight.

They were a fresh team after 9 days of rest and supporters need to bear that in mind. We won many battles tonight against a better opponent which shows a lot of heart. Loved watching us play.

You stood by the boys and have been vindicated tonight. All credit for a positive attitude. Lets hope they continue to trend up over the next few years. Cheers.

[angelopetraglia]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

How good was Easton Woods game? Just superb. So very disappointing that he did a hammy. We did not look as solid down back after he went off.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

How good was Easton Woods game? Just superb. So very disappointing that he did a hammy. We did not look as solid down back after he went off.

Big factor in the final analysis, for what was a relatively tight game. Losing our best performing player on the night up to that point was something we could ill afford.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

You stood by the boys and have been vindicated tonight. All credit for a positive attitude. Lets hope they continue to trend up over the next few years. Cheers.

Me too Lantern, Cheers!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Realistic expectations V Collingwood

My realistic expectation is that we will lose by a fair margin and I will get a lot of my book read.

We played much better than I thought we would. Didn't get my book out all night!!