Finish this sentence... If we get beaten by GWS... [Archive]

AndrewP6

30-06-2013, 12:21 AM

The lowest point for me was 97 . Second lowest was the sham Fitzroy merge.
This wouldn't even rank in the top 10 for lows.
Nobody remembers meaningless wins anyway played between ordinary teams.

With our current plight, our appalling win-loss record over the last 1.5 seasons, and our waning membership/supporter numbers, I don't think terrible losses like that are meaningless. Now more than ever, our supporters need reasons to front up. Kids need reasons to wear their favourite players jumper. Amateurish 'efforts' like that, only serve to put us even further behind the ball than we already are. I think it meant a whole lot.

bulldogtragic

30-06-2013, 12:23 AM

With our current plight, our appalling win-loss record over the last 1.5 seasons, and our waning membership/supporter numbers, I don't think terrible losses like that are meaningless. Now more than ever, our supporters need reasons to front up. Kids need reasons to wear their favourite players jumper. Amateurish 'efforts' like that, only serve to put us even further behind the ball than we already are. I think it meant a whole lot.
Yep. The loss is just the horrible symptom of a degenerative illness.

LostDoggy

30-06-2013, 01:28 AM

With our current plight, our appalling win-loss record over the last 1.5 seasons, and our waning membership/supporter numbers, I don't think terrible losses like that are meaningless. Now more than ever, our supporters need reasons to front up. Kids need reasons to wear their favourite players jumper. Amateurish 'efforts' like that, only serve to put us even further behind the ball than we already are. I think it meant a whole lot.

But we can't just keep on harping about how we're on death row every time we lose a match.

Remi Moses

30-06-2013, 01:36 AM

With our current plight, our appalling win-loss record over the last 1.5 seasons, and our waning membership/supporter numbers, I don't think terrible losses like that are meaningless. Now more than ever, our supporters need reasons to front up. Kids need reasons to wear their favourite players jumper. Amateurish 'efforts' like that, only serve to put us even further behind the ball than we already are. I think it meant a whole lot.

Andrew, there are always teams that are at the bottom.
We've been poor for two seasons,and just look at Port Adelaide who 12 months ago lost to GWS. They were going to be wound up and had no members. 12 months later they're in the eight.

Remi Moses

30-06-2013, 01:38 AM

Yep. The loss is just the horrible symptom of a degenerative illness.

What a load of bollox honestly.:eek:
We're a poor team now just deal with it.

Remi Moses

30-06-2013, 01:40 AM

But we can't just keep on harping about how we're on death row every time we lose a match.

Exactly. Just complete big footy type over reaction when we lose.

LostDoggy

30-06-2013, 01:52 AM

I Will return to the football field next year and focus on that so I think about the bulldogs less

chef

30-06-2013, 06:09 AM

.....I'll be angry, but I'll get over as the next game starts.

ReLoad

30-06-2013, 07:00 AM

Well, I called it in the Melbourne game If we lose thread ill spew up, and it was a very similar game to the original Terry Wallace speach game.

So this time if we lose to GWS I'll spew up like the scene in the Exorcist

(for the record there was both Carrot and pineapple after last nights effort)

Chicago1

30-06-2013, 07:38 AM

The Underdog

30-06-2013, 07:43 AM

I've just changed my tip to GWS. I have no faith we will win. And then I'll have to see Kevin Sheedy, my most hated man in football, crowing about them beating us.

ReLoad

30-06-2013, 07:49 AM

... I will volunteer to fly out to play in the side against Essencheats the following week. At least the match would provide some humor for Bulldog supporters. Of course, I will insist on playing FF. Kicking the winning goal would surely allow me to become a Bulldogs Legend in due course. Right?

Jim, just so i am prepared, what number should I put on my jumper? - I just want to be prepared and then I can say "I was on you before anyone noticed you"

Also what do you want the banner to say? "The Second coming?"

Could be worse you could follow the cubs too..... oh wait.....

Chicago1

30-06-2013, 07:49 AM

Sorry, Underdog, but I believe that one of the main reasons we lost was because of your Cubs avatar and the Cubs avatar of that other member on this site. You just aksin' for trouble doin' that, boy!

Chicago1

30-06-2013, 08:01 AM

Jim, just so i am prepared, what number should I put on my jumper? - I just want to be prepared and then I can say "I was on you before anyone noticed you"

Also what do you want the banner to say? "The Second coming?"

Could be worse you could follow the cubs too..... oh wait.....

Since #4 isn't being used in the Seniors for now... grrr... that will be my choice. And I do hope that the term you use "I was on you before anyone noticed..." is a footy reference only. :p

Perhaps the banner should read: "The only drug he takes is Viagra!"

The Underdog

30-06-2013, 08:45 AM

Sorry, Underdog, but I believe that one of the main reasons we lost was because of your Cubs avatar and the Cubs avatar of that other member on this site. You just aksin' for trouble doin' that, boy!

Pretty sure we're fully capable of keeping & maintaining our own appalling karma & history without borrowing from anyone else's

Sedat

30-06-2013, 08:53 AM

But we can't just keep on harping about how we're on death row every time we lose a match.
Agreed, but results like last night are akin to death by a thousand cuts. We have a declining membership base, and our unattractive and unsuccessful game style (to date) under BMac is simply not going to be bringing lapsed members back into the fold in the short term at least. It is hysterical to talk about Armageddon after an individual loss but equally it is irresponsible to sweep effors like lasf night under the carpet.

We have a major issue with our mid range talent - think we all acknowledge that. But we really need to acknowledge that BMac has significant limitations as a match day strategist. It is far too easy for opposition coaches to dictate the flow of contests against us. BMac urgently needs some senior support in the box, otherwise his senior coaching career will be brief.

Bulldog Revolution

30-06-2013, 09:47 AM

Tom Boyd will be coming to the Bulldogs.

Unfortunately nothing will stop the AFL from giving him to GWS

Pickenitup

30-06-2013, 10:31 AM

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 10:51 AM

We will beat GWS just remember guys We beat Port only 4 weeks who have basically the same
side we beat them in who beat Swans and Pies, and now look like playing finals.

We are on the right track and we need to finish where we are now to get a quality young talent into our system.

We will more games than we did last year and im sure next year we can win 8- 10 games next year!

Well, I certainly didn't think we would e beaten by Melbourne. My optimism has evaporated.

G-Mo77

30-06-2013, 10:58 AM

Well, I certainly didn't think we would e beaten by Melbourne. My optimism has evaporated.

I thought we'd win but in no means was I brimming with confidence. We've won 3 games this season why are people surprised Melbourne beat us?

Oh an to finish this sentence. If GWS beat us I probably won't have to read another stupid finish this sentence thread for the rest of the year. Good times.

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 11:05 AM

Wasn't that we lost. It was how we lost.

G-Mo77

30-06-2013, 11:13 AM

Wasn't that we lost. It was how we lost.

How was the loss any different though? Poor ball use, non existent forward line, lack of defensive pressure. I'm not having a go at you but the same holes were exposed again last night like they have for most of the year. The only difference is this was a game we were expected to win.

Sedat

30-06-2013, 11:20 AM

We've won 3 games this season why are people surprised Melbourne beat us?
Have you seen Melbourne this season? They aren't just a poor team, they have been diabolical. Prior to last night they had won 8 quarters for the entire season - they have been Fitzroy 1996-esque in their complete and utter non-competitiveness. To be frankly outplayed and outgunned for 3 quarters by such a poor team, with our best players playing at their best, really is concerning. How can a team that routinely loses the uncontested possession count by 100+ smash us on the spread for most of last night? BMac can talk about development, teething problems and the like until he's blue in the face, but I think he needs to have a look in the mirror and acknowledge that he has match-day shortcomings himself that he needs to iron out and make significant improvements to.

SonofScray

30-06-2013, 11:23 AM

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 11:24 AM

How was the loss any different though? Poor ball use, non existent forward line, lack of defensive pressure. I'm not having a go at you but the same holes were exposed again last night like they have for most of the year. The only difference is this was a game we were expected to win.

I understand your point, but I really expected us to have learned from last week.
Dismal three quarters of footy. Melbourne have been an absolute rabble. We simply needed to put on a show and we didn't, bar a single quarter.

The Underdog

30-06-2013, 11:26 AM

We will beat GWS just remember guys We beat Port only 4 weeks who have basically the same
side we beat them in who beat Swans and Pies, and now look like playing finals.

We are on the right track and we need to finish where we are now to get a quality young talent into our system.

We will more games than we did last year and im sure next year we can win 8- 10 games next year!

What 3 teams do we beat from here on in to get to 6 wins? we are more likely to win less than we are to win more, which would be poor. The lack of progression in the game style from last year is a serious problem.

G-Mo77

30-06-2013, 11:29 AM

Melbourne have been an absolute rabble. Forget all the above. We simply needed to put on a show and we didn't, bar a single quarter.

While we've managed to squeeze a few wins here and there we're really not that much better.

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 11:42 AM

While we've managed to squeeze a few wins here and there we're really not that much better.

Have to disagree with that. To watch us, we have a better system and team balance. An AA ruckman and some quality seniors who are well established at the club. An experienced captain, but woeful skills. This is our area of concern.

To maintain the thread, if we get beaten by GWS, we become the team others use to play themselves back into form. How nice of us!
Everyone loves the Bulldogs.

bornadog

30-06-2013, 11:59 AM

If we get beaten by GWS...

then I may even cry. :D

Chicago1

30-06-2013, 12:36 PM

... I'll drown myself in lake Burley Griffen.

Going up for the game, opted for this one over a trip to the Gold Coast because I saw this as the safer bet. Worst case scenario I get to eat at my favourite BBQ joint, 'Smoque.' But I'll be suicidal if we lose.

But... but... but... isn't their home ground in the "land of the falafel" as Eddie one described the area? ;)

AndrewP6

30-06-2013, 01:12 PM

. If GWS beat us I probably won't have to read another stupid finish this sentence thread for the rest of the year. Good times.

You don't have to read them.

Pickenitup

30-06-2013, 01:54 PM

We will Beat GWS this week that makes 4 wins we will beat the Dees in the last game of the year makes it 5 I can see us beating the Crows here later in the year!

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 02:24 PM

McCartney's position will come into question if it hasn't already.

Dry Rot

30-06-2013, 02:25 PM

Have many of you watched GWS in their better games this year?

lemmon

30-06-2013, 03:36 PM

Have many of you watched GWS in their better games this year?

Watching them now against North and they are seriously poor.

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 03:39 PM

Watching them now against North and they are seriously poor.

They have been competitive in some games but in others they have been really bad.

Dry Rot

30-06-2013, 04:03 PM

Watching them now against North and they are seriously poor.

Agree, very poor today

They have been competitive in some games but in others they have been really bad.

They have shown that they can be competitive against top sides.

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 04:24 PM

They have shown that they can be competitive against top sides.

True. We have to be awake from the get go and make sure we can get the control early.

bornadog

30-06-2013, 04:25 PM

True. We have to be awake from the get go and make sure we can get the control early.

BTW what is a get go?

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 04:28 PM

BTW what is a get go?

I mean like right from the start of the match.

bornadog

30-06-2013, 04:31 PM

I mean like right from the start of the match.

Is that Gen Y speak :D

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 04:32 PM

Is that Gen Y speak :D

I guess you could say that I do hear it around :D

GVGjr

30-06-2013, 04:35 PM

Is that Gen Y speak :D

Old American saying actually

get-go
noun Informal.
the very beginning: They've had trouble from the get-go.

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 04:37 PM

Old American saying actually

get-go
noun Informal.
the very beginning: They've had trouble from the get-go.

Oh that's were it's from. Thanks GVG.

bornadog

30-06-2013, 04:38 PM

Old American saying actually

get-go
noun Informal.
the very beginning: They've had trouble from the get-go.

Americanism creeping into our language.

bulldogtragic

30-06-2013, 04:38 PM

Old American saying actually

get-go
noun Informal.
the very beginning: They've had trouble from the get-go.

Typical Yankee imperialism penetrating our culture :)

bulldogtragic

30-06-2013, 04:39 PM

Americanism creeping into our language.
Jinx!!!!! :) :)

Eastdog

30-06-2013, 04:42 PM

We are a bit Americanlised aren't we but our system is closer to the British.

bornadog

30-06-2013, 04:43 PM

Jinx!!!!! :) :)

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LostDoggy

30-06-2013, 05:05 PM

Imagine Callan Ward and Sam Reid (if survives the axe, has been poor against north) if they do.

Chicago1

30-06-2013, 05:29 PM

Americanism creeping into our language.

Typical Yankee imperialism penetrating our culture :)

Hey! Get stuffed! (Aussie enough for youse?);)

bulldogtragic

30-06-2013, 05:45 PM

Hey! Get stuffed! (Aussie enough for youse?);)
I was arksing myself which cobba would bite first. :)

LostDoggy

30-06-2013, 06:53 PM

BTW what is a get go?

That's a bit of Cosmo Kramer isn't it?

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 10:32 PM

Agreed, but results like last night are akin to death by a thousand cuts. We have a declining membership base, and our unattractive and unsuccessful game style (to date) under BMac is simply not going to be bringing lapsed members back into the fold in the short term at least. It is hysterical to talk about Armageddon after an individual loss but equally it is irresponsible to sweep effors like lasf night under the carpet.

We have a major issue with our mid range talent - think we all acknowledge that. But we really need to acknowledge that BMac has significant limitations as a match day strategist. It is far too easy for opposition coaches to dictate the flow of contests against us. BMac urgently needs some senior support in the box, otherwise his senior coaching career will be brief.

Is it possible that his inexperience as a player stops him from being able to rally the team?
I don't understand how we can turtle into our shells, after Melbourne kick a few goals.

LostDoggy

30-06-2013, 10:33 PM

Have you seen Melbourne this season? They aren't just a poor team, they have been diabolical. Prior to last night they had won 8 quarters for the entire season - they have been Fitzroy 1996-esque in their complete and utter non-competitiveness. To be frankly outplayed and outgunned for 3 quarters by such a poor team, with our best players playing at their best, really is concerning. How can a team that routinely loses the uncontested possession count by 100+ smash us on the spread for most of last night? BMac can talk about development, teething problems and the like until he's blue in the face, but I think he needs to have a look in the mirror and acknowledge that he has match-day shortcomings himself that he needs to iron out and make significant improvements to.

You are ignoring the circumstances around Melbourne's season, especially n the past two weeks. They now have a different coach — which if you believe the players haven't been playing for Neeld, as I do, means they got what they wanted — and they saw an opportunity to notch an upset and get some respect back from a fan base that has literally spat on them this year.

Add to that Neil Craig out coaching Macca, and our boys not playing as a team, as Griffen said, perhaps taking Melbourne a tad lightly, and it's a recipe for disaster.

We play them again at the end of the season. Lets see how we go then before we put the rifle to the back of Macca's skull.

G-Mo77

30-06-2013, 10:34 PM

We play them again at the end of the season. Lets see how we go then before we put the rifle to the back of Macca's skull.

That could be the Tom Boyd cup if we drop the game to GWS this weekend. :D

Ghost Dog

30-06-2013, 10:38 PM

Add to that Neil Craig out coaching Macca, and our boys not playing as a team, as Griffen said, perhaps taking Melbourne a tad lightly, and it's a recipe for disaster.

.

How on earth can we afford to take anyone lightly. Williamstown would give us a run for our money.

The Pie Man

30-06-2013, 10:40 PM

.. If we get beaten by GWS...

We may just land the 3rd pick

Every chance St Kilda won't win another game this year - while no gimmies, we've got this week and Melbourne last.

I'd like pick 3

LostDoggy

01-07-2013, 08:18 AM

I predicted to everyone who asked me this year we would be above one team, GWS.

But not predicting we would or will lose to GWS.

If we do, that pub in Williamstown im going to watch the game in may want to get extra security that day. You don't want to see me when im angry! I go from quiet to...less quiet! :mad:

bornadog

01-07-2013, 09:16 AM

You don't want to see me when im angry! I go from quiet to...less quiet! :mad:

You are scaring me Alex :D

BornInDroopSt'54

01-07-2013, 09:31 AM

You don't have to read them.
Yes we do. WOOFers need to stick together during these transitional times, so that when the Bulldogs form starts to rise we can share it with the brethren.;)
If we lose to GWS I'll look at Ward and Reid and ponder and marvel that despite being down now you're never out and the eventual resurgence is sweeter.
Ill also feel crap.

Cyberdoggie

01-07-2013, 01:03 PM

....then round 23 against Melbourne will a repeat of the Melbourne v Richmond tanking saga, except it will be us involved. The battle for pick 2, who wants to lose more?

bornadog

01-07-2013, 01:08 PM

....then round 23 against Melbourne will a repeat of the Melbourne v Richmond tanking saga, except it will be us involved. The battle for pick 2, who wants to lose more?

My gut feel is they will win more games than us, with games coming up against GWS, Brisbane, and us

bulldogtragic

01-07-2013, 01:17 PM

My gut feel is they will win more games than us, with games coming up against GWS, Brisbane, and us
We are essentially two games ahead of Melbourne with our percentage, so I can't see how we would finish 17th.

bornadog

01-07-2013, 01:20 PM

We are essentially two games ahead of Melbourne with our percentage, so I can't see how we would finish 17th.

Why not there are 9 games to go.

bulldogtragic

01-07-2013, 01:30 PM

Why not there are 9 games to go.
I'm just taking my cue from the AFL and living in denial. :)

Mantis

01-07-2013, 01:36 PM

I could get ejected!

The Pie Man

01-07-2013, 03:16 PM

We are essentially two games ahead of Melbourne with our percentage, so I can't see how we would finish 17th.

Even with 9 games to go, 3rd last is a stretch.

I have us with two winnable games (Giants/Melb)

St Kilda have 3 winnable games (Port @ ES, Brisbane up there & GC down here)

Melbourne 3 winnable games (Bris @ TIO, Giants in Sydney & us)

(Brisbane play the Giants in the run home, plus Melbourne - I expect they'll finish on at least 5 wins)

Should be tight - I expect we'll rise to 14th next week but probably slip to 15th by season's close. Pick 4, should no priority picks in the top 10 be awarded to anybody (that's right isn't it?)

LostDoggy

03-07-2013, 12:37 PM

If we get beaten by GWS.........

I guess life will go on, perhaps not as I know it now though. The sun will still come up and the moon will appear in the evening sky.

I'll just learn to love Storm more, maybe the Wallabies....

- or else I'll just grit my teeth and solider on like I've always done! :D

I will survive ;) (but don't talk to me about my team and how they are playing!)

EasternWest

03-07-2013, 12:51 PM

Well, I certainly didn't think we would e beaten by Melbourne. My optimism has evaporated.

:(:eek:

You don't want to see me when im angry! I go from quiet to...less quiet! :mad:

http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/albums/Syco/Lou_Ferrigno/Lou.jpg

Twodogs

08-07-2013, 12:44 PM

I could get ejected!

Even though we didnt lose how did you go when GWS kicked the last goal?

LostDoggy

08-07-2013, 08:50 PM

Finish this sentence... If we get beaten by GWS...

We'll handle it better than a win.

Mantis

09-07-2013, 09:07 AM

Even though we didnt lose how did you go when GWS kicked the last goal?

After sitting through one of the worst games I had ever watched I felt nothing but apathy... Actually I couldn't feel anything; frostbite had started to set in.

Ghost Dog

09-07-2013, 09:33 AM

:(:eek:

http://i.marvelousnews.com/g/albums/Syco/Lou_Ferrigno/Lou.jpg

Easternwest, being beaten by a Melbourne team circa 2013 has that effect. :(

Eastdog

09-07-2013, 03:03 PM

After sitting through one of the worst games I had ever watched I felt nothing but apathy... Actually I couldn't feel anything; frostbite had started to set in.

After the match for me it was just relief we got the right result which was a win because it could of been easily a win to GWS. I just hope we put in a good competitive performance now this weekend against Essendon and for the rest of the year and not get blown out of the water.

Bulldog4life

09-07-2013, 06:31 PM

After sitting through one of the worst games I had ever watched I felt nothing but apathy... Actually I couldn't feel anything; frostbite had started to set in.

Yes I've been there in the middle of winter and it's bloody cold. Did you have gloves on Mantis? I would never go to another game in Canberra without them.