Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

[Bornadog]

Height 187 cm DOB 30-03-1983
Weight 87 kg Debut 2002
Games 199
Goals 31

Cross about to play his 200th game in the red, white and blue. What a warrior, all guts and determination, never stops trying and giving his all. A model player on and off the field, congratulations and thank you for 200 great games.

[jeemak]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Congratulations indeed.

Joel Selwood and other players get a lot of credit for the head first attack on the ball and man that has forced a rule change, though for better or for worse I think Cross is the prototype player of that style of attack in close. He has been doing that since Selwood was 14 years old. His courage is unsurpassed in the league, and would be recognised so if we'd have won at least one flag between 2008-2010.

Always a brilliant mark of the ball, his ability to use the ball by hand has been a touch underrated, particularly after working his arse off to get it in the first place. His determination to keep running, chase and tackle is an example for any player coming through the ranks. There's not many players that typify the desperate defensive and unrelenting midfielders that are so prominent in today's game.

I thought he was gone at the end of 2011, and was pleasantly surprised for him to prove me wrong in 2012. He has some challenges to remain relevant throughout this year however, he deserves every bit of credit coming to him this week as he is a true Bulldog champion.

The guy's probably going to prove to me again that he's still relevant, without much fuss however.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Good on ya Crossy, tremendous effort to reach this great milestone! A true Bulldog, gives his all week in, week out. What a champ.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Daniel Cross you are a true champion.

You epitomise true grit. When you got that shoulder injury last year and was shedding a tear because you couldn't go back on and help your mates. That's just just model leadership that is so much more of a great jesture that would take forever to put into words.

The 4th quarter on the weekend where you kicked a goal given where you ran from, underlies your never give up attitude. Thank you for playing for the Western Bulldogs and giving us glimmers of hope when all it all seems lost because I haven't seen you give up.

Best of luck on your 200 and the many games to follow.

Go you good thing #4

[Remi Moses]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Tremendous warrior for the club.I hear calls for his head, but for mine he's the type you'd never sack.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

I love Crossy, I haven't seen this much red, white and blue in the blood since Libba Snr. He is totally fearless, totally dedicated and totally freakin’ awesome!

Of any milestone game, Crossy’s would be the hardest to do justice to. I hope the boys have a real hard crack at it.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Absolute champion, congrats Crossy

[Mofra]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

In 199 games so far he has left nothing on the field in any of them.
If every draftee we had at the club gave half of his effort we'd be a powerhouse.

[Maddog37]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Humble champion that deserves the accolades. Always let his actions do the talking and is as hard as a cats head. Go Crossy!!

[Missing-Dog]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Daniel Cross you are a true champion.

You epitomise true grit. When you got that shoulder injury last year and was shedding a tear because you couldn't go back on and help your mates. That's just just model leadership that is so much more of a great jesture that would take forever to put into words.

The 4th quarter on the weekend where you kicked a goal given where you ran from, underlies your never give up attitude. Thank you for playing for the Western Bulldogs and giving us glimmers of hope when all it all seems lost because I haven't seen you give up.

Best of luck on your 200 and the many games to follow.

Go you good thing #4

Well said. He was involved in the boundary throw in at half back and ran his ar$e off to get on the end of a kick in the goal square to kick that goal.

Congratulations Daniel on a career built on dedication, guts, commitment and selflessness.

[lemmon]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

The absolute epitome of warrior, tremendously unlucky not to captain the club at some stage. Would be hard pressed to find someone who got so much out of what is limited talent and physical capability...not many have footys in their cupboards!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Congrats Daniel, a pillar of courage, dedication and skill. You have made a big footprint of character at the club that will outlive your career as an exemplar to the next generation of Bulldog footballers.

[always right]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

I declared he'd never make it in the early days...how wrong was I? He's since become one of my favourite ever bulldogs. There are three blokes in our side who provide you with confidence that their effort never wanes from week to week...Picken, Morris and Crossy.

Let's face it.....he's slow, not a penetrating kick, and doesn't hurt opposition teams as much as others. What he does do however is work on his deficiencies and develop his strengths. The Crossy we see today is one of our best over head marks, our hardest running midfielder, and our most courageous player. He's developed his handballing under pressure to a high standard, hits targets with his kicking by playing within his capabilities and has improved his decision making out of sight.

My whole family will be there Sunday to recognise his milestone.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Tremendous effort, a career worthy of admiration and congratulations. Have noticed his weaknesses less & less the further his career extends.

Well done Crossy.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

When i saw him in tears after that shoulder injury late last year i thought it may have been the end.

Glad it wasn't.