Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

[Murphy'sLore]

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Daniel Cross, you are one footballer who I am proud to hold up to my kids as a model of what can be achieved with sheer determination, courage and hard work. There should be a picture of you on the certificates they give out at primary school for Persistance.

We salute you, and we'll be there to cheer you on on Sunday.

[F'scary]

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Here's hoping for a big bunch of more games to come yet - Cross's shoes will be very hard to fill when it comes time to hang up the boots. Integral part of a top notch core group that took this club to 3 prelims in a row and 4 finals series in 5 years.

[Missing-Dog]

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Champion! Love seeing him play and is first picked on the list along with Boyd, Picken and Morris for me as he never stops trying! Think a few of our players have learnt alot from him and is a great role model! Hope we get up for him this weekend to make it soo much sweeter

[Bornadog]

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Cross courage inspiring for Dogs

WESTERN Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney says Daniel Cross is one rare AFL player who never flinches at a physical contest.

The gutsy 30-year-old midfielder will play his 200th AFL game against Richmond on Sunday and McCartney expects the team to be emotionally charged to honour a player held in rare esteem.

"There's no better example of how to live your life and how to get the absolute essence out of yourself," McCartney said as Cross stood next to him at a press conference on Wednesday.

"It rubs off.

"He probably doesn't realise the impact he has on the younger people in our club.

"They respect him so much as the person and example he sets for them.

"I know our supporters appreciate and have appreciated for a long time how he commits his body to every contest.

"You don't see many players who go through a long career and don't flinch.

"He doesn't flinch ever.

"He just sees the ball and goes and gets it."

Drafted at pick No.56 in 2000, Cross didn't play a senior game in his first year on the Bulldogs' list and after three seasons had just 10 matches to his name.

Not blessed with exceptional height, pace or a penetrating kick - he's had almost twice as many handballs as kicks over his career - Cross has instead made dogged hard work and courageous attack on the ball his hallmark.

It's earned him a top-three placing in the Dogs' best and fairest count six times, including winning it outright in 2008.

Cross, who said the honour of reaching 200 games was amplified by the effort it took to break into the side in the first place, was chuffed to have become known for his courage.

"You like to be remembered for something," he said.

"I don't do it for that reason.

"I think it just comes natural to me.

"Everyone has weaknesses and strengths in their game and I have my weaknesses.

"But it's certainly a strength that I've played to and I love playing that way."

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

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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.

Showed how much playing means to him. His run into the goal square on Saturday was inspiring.

[Bulldog4life]

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A truly inspiring, courageous player is our Crossy. Heard him speak of his love for the Club when he received his Life Membership. Would have made a worthy captain.

[Go_Dogs]

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Going to be great seeing Crossy notch up the milestone this weekend. Been a courageous, selfless player his whole career and his application on the track and with his preparation he's a great role model as others have mentioned. A real Bulldog who'll be fondly remembered long after when his time eventually comes to an end.

Well done on cracking 200 games.

[Bornadog]

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[LostDoggy]

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Congratulations on reaching the 200 Club Crossy!! I hope there are many more games to come.

[KT31]

Re: Congratulations Daniel Cross on 200 Games

Congrats to Crossy.
Huge ticker and one of the bravest players to don our jumper.

[G-Mo77]

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Congrats to Crossy.
Huge ticker and one of the bravest players to don our jumper.

This.

One of the true leaders of our club who leads by just doing what he does week in, week out.

[always right]

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That's fantastic...although I'm a little disappointed that the story about Crossy testing his reflexes by having footballs fall out of cupboards at home isn't true. I loved that story.

Please don't tell me the story about him randomly tackling trees when he goes on walks isn't also an urban myth. I recall both of these stories were related by his wife in an article. In Bob Murphy's terms...what a rascal she is.

[jeemak]

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They're probably both true.

Through his humble nature he probably doesn't want the stories to grow legs.

[turtle]

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It's all been said above but I just wanted to add my congratulations to the great man.

[DOG GOD]

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Congratulations on reaching the 200 club crossy...may u celebrate with a win!!!!