Michael Hurley Round, Round 22, 2016.

[bulldogtragic]

Dogs vs Essendon this week. The media are reporting he still hasn't committed to Essendon and that the Dogs are the main club who could snare his services. Hopefully our boys put on a major spectacle that makes his decision even easier, also I wonder if our supporters, banner and/or cheer squad should or will make respectable & dignified banners/flags/signs showing our genuine support for Michael Hurley and that our fan base is welcoming & enthusiastic about him becoming a Bulldog. If he's watching from home, it might be a nice, sincere and strong public show of the Western Bulldogs fan base's support for Michael, unlike the smart arse Geelong stuff last year.

This is my modern take on the 20c Chris Grant story & a change.org petition. If Michael (& the club) can make this happen, I pledge to take out a third Bulldogs Backyard package next year so 27 underprivileged kids can see Michael & others in the tri-colours in 2017.

Western Bulldogs fans and members support you and desire you at our club Michael, and we welcome you with excited and open arms on the journey to a premiership. #BulldogsForHurley

[Bulldog4life]

According to the HUN the Bummers will know this week what Hurley is doing.

[bulldogtragic]

According to the HUN the Bummers will know this week what Hurley is doing.

Best our fan base express our enormous support for him as a potential bulldog then, with many welcoming arms at an exciting club with a bright on field future.

[EasternWest]

According to the HUN the Bummers will know this week what Hurley is doing.

I don't believe anything written in that piece of crap, ever.

That being said, if Essendon aren't announcing good news soon, it's Callan Ward all over again. Only this time we stand to win.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Cooneys retirement game

[bulldogtragic]

Cooneys retirement game

That was early 2013 I believe. :D

[chef]

Cooneys retirement game

Im glad its against us. Was a jet for a little while.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Yes he was

[LostDoggy]

Coons plays his 250th this week.

[LostDoggy]

Coons plays his 250th this week.

Still love coons. For all the issues he's had, 250 is a great effort.

[bornadog]

Cooneys retirement game

Press conference tomorrow.

[Ozza]

I would hope our supporters will give Cooney a warm reception.

[1eyedog]

I would hope our supporters will give Cooney a warm reception.

I reckon they will.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Still love coons. For all the issues he's had, 250 is a great effort.

Here, here - was a terrific footballer for us - That brownlow year was electric

IMO we shouldn't lose sight (and i think we do) of him buggering his knee playing for us - it was courageous for him to back up in finals with an injured knee

I'll always have some love for Cooney

[LostDoggy]

Would love for one of our players to be involved with chairing him off!

[LostDoggy]

Would love for one of our players to be involved with chairing him off!

Great idea. Someone like Boyd who was a cohort back in his prime.

[comrade]

Great idea. Someone like Boyd who was a cohort back in his prime.

That would be awesome.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Would love for one of our players to be involved with chairing him off!

I would weep, I would find it incredibly moving.

[EasternWest]

I would hope our supporters will give Cooney a warm reception.

Of course we will. Half arsing his last few years with us wasn't entirely his fault - if his knee held up who knows what he would have been.

As it stands he was an electric player at his best, and a real character at the club. I'll always remember him fondly and hope we give him a rousing send off.

[bornadog]

Would love for one of our players to be involved with chairing him off!

Bevo: "Adam Cooney has had a great career, 250 games is a great achievement. We'll acknowledge him appropriately post game"

[ledge]

I'm Backing the banner has something about him on it.

[comrade]

I'm Backing the banner has something about him on it.

Has to refer to either esky lid sliding or burger rings.

[Flamethrower]

I'd like to see Coons and Tommy Boyd swap jumpers after the game so Adam can be chaired off wearing the tricolours and his number 17 that he wore as a star with us.

[LostDoggy]

I'd like to see Coons and Tommy Boyd swap jumpers after the game so Adam can be chaired off wearing the tricolours and his number 17 that he wore as a star with us.

Except poor old Tommy has to leave with a too tight Bombres Guernsey. That's cruel and unusual punishment.

[1eyedog]

I'd like to see Coons and Tommy Boyd swap jumpers after the game so Adam can be chaired off wearing the tricolours and his number 17 that he wore as a star with us.

Now that's a step too far. Perhaps a number 17 jumper over his shoulder.

[KT31]

Would love for one of our players to be involved with chairing him off!

Would be a very well deserved tribute, imaging our players will line up for him but one chairing him as well would be say "no hard feelings Coon Dog, you are still one of us".

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Hope Jarryd Grants bunny ears make an appearance

[KT31]

Hope Jarryd Grants bunny ears make an appearance

Or Coons leaves the ground by sliding off on a rubbish bin lid.

[LostDoggy]

Or Coons leaves the ground by sliding off on a rubbish bin lid.

Or doing the worm down into the players race.