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  • The Coon Dog
    Bulldog Team of the Century
    • Jan 2007
    • 7575
    #1

    Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

    Brent Diamond - The Age - 21 Jan


    Former Brisbane Lion Justin Sherman is feeling
    quite at home with the Western Bulldogs

    WESTERN Bulldogs recruit Justin Sherman says he wants to be one of the alternative goalkicking options that Rodney Eade's team is chasing as it seeks to spread the attacking load this season.

    Last year, the Bulldogs's predictable path to goal was through spearhead Barry Hall, who kicked 80 goals in his debut season for the Dogs. The next best was Daniel Giansiracusa with 35.

    Sherman, who crossed from the Brisbane Lions during last year's trade period, will be an important asset on the half-forward line and in the midfield, particularly with the Dogs losing Brad Johnson, Nathan Eagleton and Jason Akermanis.
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    Sherman said the Bulldogs would be looking for sidekicks for Hall this season.

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    • LostDoggy
      WOOF Member
      • Jan 2007
      • 8307
      #2
      Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

      Damn I want this season to start already!!!

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        • mjp
          Bulldog Team of the Century
          • Jan 2007
          • 7241
          #3
          Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

          How many Sherman stories are there going to be before the season starts?

          It is probably just me but I am tired of hearing from him and about him - particularly when he speaks as if he is representing the player group. Like I said, probably an over-reaction but I wish he would get a few solid games under his belt before speaking to the media...he finished 2010 playing in the Queensland league for goodness sake.
          What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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            • GVGjr
              Moderator
              • Nov 2006
              • 43896
              #4
              Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

              I like how he sounds more confident of his position in the team. Previous with the Lions he was a bit like Everitt in not sure how/where he fitted in the lineup
              Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                • Ghost Dog
                  WOOF Member
                  • May 2010
                  • 9404
                  #5
                  Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                  Originally posted by mjp
                  How many Sherman stories are there going to be before the season starts?

                  It is probably just me but I am tired of hearing from him and about him - particularly when he speaks as if he is representing the player group. Like I said, probably an over-reaction but I wish he would get a few solid games under his belt before speaking to the media...he finished 2010 playing in the Queensland league for goodness sake.
                  Was that a form issue or an injury that landed him in the seconds?
                  You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                    • chef
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 14462
                      #6
                      Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                      Originally posted by Ghost Dog
                      Was that a form issue or an injury that landed him in the seconds?
                      He had some groin issues in the second half of the season.
                      The curse is dead.

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                        • AndrewP6
                          Bulldog Team of the Century
                          • Jan 2009
                          • 8142
                          #7
                          Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                          Originally posted by mjp
                          How many Sherman stories are there going to be before the season starts?

                          It is probably just me but I am tired of hearing from him and about him - particularly when he speaks as if he is representing the player group. Like I said, probably an over-reaction but I wish he would get a few solid games under his belt before speaking to the media...he finished 2010 playing in the Queensland league for goodness sake.
                          A bit unfair on Sherman I think. He's a fairly young guy, excited to be at a new club, and looking forward to the opportunity to play in his new colours. We pride ourselves as the "Community Club", when he gets asked, is he supposed to say "No, I'd prefer to wait until May to speak to you guys"?
                          [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                            • mjp
                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 7241
                              #8
                              Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                              Originally posted by AndrewP6
                              A bit unfair on Sherman I think. He's a fairly young guy, excited to be at a new club, and looking forward to the opportunity to play in his new colours. We pride ourselves as the "Community Club", when he gets asked, is he supposed to say "No, I'd prefer to wait until May to speak to you guys"?
                              Yes. One article I could happily deal with but he has been quoted more than Adam Cooney...

                              I did say I was most likely over-reacting, but it is really bugging me. Couldn't resist taking a shot at Brisbane upon departure and again in the paper before a ball is bounced. Be quiet, get a kick then say whatever you want. I don't think he realises he actually DOES have something to prove.
                              What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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                                • AndrewP6
                                  Bulldog Team of the Century
                                  • Jan 2009
                                  • 8142
                                  #9
                                  Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                  Originally posted by mjp
                                  Yes. One article I could happily deal with but he has been quoted more than Adam Cooney...

                                  I did say I was most likely over-reacting, but it is really bugging me. Couldn't resist taking a shot at Brisbane upon departure and again in the paper before a ball is bounced. Be quiet, get a kick then say whatever you want. I don't think he realises he actually DOES have something to prove.
                                  You actually want him to say "No comment"?? He's only talking when he's asked.
                                  [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                                    • mjp
                                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                                      • Jan 2007
                                      • 7241
                                      #10
                                      Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                      Originally posted by AndrewP6
                                      You actually want him to say "No comment"?? He's only talking when he's asked.
                                      And why do you think they ask him? Because they know a 10-second question will give them a 5-minute sound bite. He shouldn't say 'No Comment', he should point them at one of the other players and let them do it.
                                      What should I tell her? She's going to ask.

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                                        • Ghost Dog
                                          WOOF Member
                                          • May 2010
                                          • 9404
                                          #11
                                          Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                          Maybe some supporters are a little wary of the media contact with players after The Aker-saga.
                                          The fact he is from Brisbane may not help.

                                          Sense a no-nonsense, hardness and resolve among supporters and club this season. Edging success, but know knothing can be taken for granted. Dogs supporters are growing very impatient.

                                          Am sure the club will be keeping a tight reign on media this season.
                                          Last edited by Ghost Dog; 22-01-2011, 04:59 PM.
                                          You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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                                            • AndrewP6
                                              Bulldog Team of the Century
                                              • Jan 2009
                                              • 8142
                                              #12
                                              Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                              Originally posted by Ghost Dog
                                              Maybe some supporters are a little wary of the media contact with players after The Aker-saga.
                                              The fact he is from Brisbane may not help.

                                              Sense a no-nonsense, hardness and resolve among supporters and club this season. Edging success, but know knothing can be taken for granted. Dogs supporters are growing very impatient.

                                              Am sure the club will be keeping a tight reign on media this season.
                                              He played in Brisbane, he's a Tassie boy according to Rocket. And on meeting him today, he's alright. I think far too much has been made of Sherman's comments.
                                              [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                                                • LostDoggy
                                                  WOOF Member
                                                  • Jan 2007
                                                  • 8307
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                                  The new recruits all sound keen. You gotta like that.

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                                                    • AndrewP6
                                                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                                                      • Jan 2009
                                                      • 8142
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                                      Originally posted by mumbles
                                                      The new recruits all sound keen. You gotta like that.
                                                      Definitely, I got round to most of them today, and they seem very enthusiastic about being here
                                                      [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                                                        • Ghost Dog
                                                          WOOF Member
                                                          • May 2010
                                                          • 9404
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Sherman keen to add bite as Bulldogs look to increase options in attack

                                                          Originally posted by AndrewP6
                                                          He played in Brisbane, he's a Tassie boy according to Rocket. And on meeting him today, he's alright. I think far too much has been made of Sherman's comments.
                                                          Sorry. What I meant was, the fact he is from Brissy may not help people from comparing him to Aker, like when he took a minor pot shot at his previous employer.
                                                          Casting no stones at people from Qld.

                                                          If he is from Tassie then Rocket will develop a soft spot for him no doubt.
                                                          You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― Epicurus

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