Players - Surprises

[jeemak]

Re: Players - Surprises

Did you mean Cross

Haha, you might think so due to my recent posting history on that particular player.

Truth is, up until about 2011 I really thought he was an absolute superstar contributor to the side who hid his deficiencies better than most players I've seen play the game, and had an ability to influence the game for our side to the standard some of the best midfield grinders who ever played the game did for their respective clubs.

He will always go down as a superstar of the Bulldogs to me, and I've respected his output to the abovementioned point pretty much since he solidified his spot in the side.

I've said my piece on where I think he stands right now, and my opinion on his ability to still contribute has been tempered by some excellent performances in 2012 where he surprised me.

There's not a bone in my body that wants to see him fail in 2013.

[Greystache]

Re: Players - Surprises

Haha, you might think so due to my recent posting history on that particular player.

Truth is, up until about 2011 I really thought he was an absolute superstar contributor to the side who hid his deficiencies better than most players I've seen play the game, and had an ability to influence the game for our side to the standard some of the best midfield grinders who ever played the game did for their respective clubs.

He will always go down as a superstar of the Bulldogs to me, and I've respected his output to the abovementioned point pretty much since he solidified his spot in the side.

I've said my piece on where I think he stands right now, and my opinion on his ability to still contribute has been tempered by some excellent performances in 2012 where he surprised me.

There's not a bone in my body that wants to see him fail in 2013.

I think the change in our game plan has helped Cross in a lot of ways. A game plan built around playing on at all costs, running the ball through the corridor, and a heavy reliance on precise skills is the opposite of his strengths (and many others on our list mind you). The change to a contested style of play with more stoppages and less reliance on continual fast ball movement has reduced the exposure of Cross' weaknesses and amplified his strengths. I too thought in 2011 Cross' end seemed nigh, but 2012 was one of his more effective seasons in recent times for me.

[jeemak]

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You've summed up my thoughts really well. Agree 100%.

[BulldogBelle]

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http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7532/eo4ewavqkuxyoouxzinqfc.mp4

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Goodes is a pleasant surprise. Not only can he knock them around, protect our young players, but he is quite skillful too.

Congratulations to the recruiters!

[F'scary]

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Ed Barlow. When he ran onto the ground in his first game for us, I looked at him and thought, "the Swans were mad, this bloke looks like an absolute champion." And then the game started.

[LostDoggy]

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Shaun Higgins: A player who showed great talent when he first came onto the scene. Placed in the leadership group at a young age, his talent and injuries have only led him to be considered a serviceable player imo.

He really should have been a player that made the transition into a permanent midfielder, had his injuries and drifting out of games been curtailed.

Nathan Brown: Had he stayed he may have been a club legend. Insted he left to seek glory just as we were headed for an extended period of door-knocking the Grand Final. His broken leg likely would never have happened. Left for finals, left for money, left broken-hearted

[Bornadog]

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Nathan Brown: Had he stayed he may have been a club legend. Insted he left to seek glory just as we were headed for an extended period of door-knocking the Grand Final. His broken leg likely would never have happened. Left for finals, left for money, left broken-hearted

Just imagine the team in 2008 to 2010 with a fit Brown. He must go down as the biggest money hungry fool of all time.