2016 AFL Grand Final Thread - Western Bulldogs V Sydney Swans

[Eastdog]

I thought I'd get in early and start the thread for the Grand Final which I'm so happy to say we are finally involved in. Yes! Doggies!

I would say we would put our predictions in once the teams are announced and this will also be the game day thread as well.

Also to discuss stuff during the week leading up to the big one.

[Remi Moses]

Just tremendous

[LostDoggy]

Oh my goodness. Wowee. Jinkies. This is real.

[bornadog]

I doubt I will get much done this week

[Topdog]

Longest week ever. Soak it in all boys and girls

[bulldogtragic]

I'm first...

Dogs by 21
BOG - Bonts
FG - Tom Boyd

[LostDoggy]

Ummm. How good is this a Bulldogs gf thread.


Omfg

[Eastdog]

Biggest week for our club.

[bulldogtragic]

I hope Sydney feel the pinch to bring in guys with injury doubts. McVeigh, Mills, Allir & even Parker had a knee concern. Tippett with his jaw problems might want to avoid Cordy.

Please play Talia. Please.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Yep..shop early.....avoid the rush!
Dogs by 27
BOG: Picken
First goal: Mclean

[comrade]

What the heck is a grand final thread?

[bulldogtragic]

What the heck is a grand final thread?

Something to do with Rocco.

Rocco, can I have Bontempelli please? :D

[Daughter of the West]

Something to do with Rocco.

Rocco, can I have Bontempelli please? :D

Mr Rocco dear-sir, may I have Toyd? You looked incredibly handsome in your facebook photo yesterday ;)

[LostDoggy]

I hope Sydney feel the pinch to bring in guys with injury doubts. McVeigh, Mills, Allir & even Parker had a knee concern. Tippett with his jaw problems might want to avoid Cordy.

Please play Talia. Please.
How fricken great is it that we get to the big dance and it is our opponent that has all those issues. How much do we deserve that after all the broken down, hobbled teams we have had to take into finals. Momentum is massive, it'll take an army to stop us come Saturday.

[AndrewP6]

Bloody hell... who'd have thought back in round 3 we'd be mulling over our chances in the 2016 Grand Final??? Surreal.

[1eyedog]

Bloody hell... who'd have thought back in round 3 we'd be mulling over our chances in the 2016 Grand Final??? Surreal.

Me. That's why I put up the 2016 premiership thread in June.

[azabob]

Something to do with Rocco.

Rocco, can I have Bontempelli please? :D


Mr Rocco dear-sir, may I have Toyd? You looked incredibly handsome in your facebook photo yesterday ;)

I didn't see these posts until after I resurrected the Rocco Norm Smith Sweep Thread.

[EasternWest]

We're gonna win this game.

Us by 13
Norm Smith Libba
First goal Libba

[1eyedog]

Dogs by 23 points
BOG Clay Smith
First goal Jakey

[bulldogtragic]

I didn't see these posts until after I resurrected the Rocco Norm Smith Sweep Thread.

Anything to steal Bont off me, and the $100,000 prize money for winning! :D

[bulldogtragic]

I didn't see these posts until after I resurrected the Rocco Norm Smith Sweep Thread.

Anything to steal Bont off me, and the $100,000 prize money for winning! :D

[soupman]

For those interested we will be wearing blue jumper with blue shorts.

[bornadog]

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[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

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How wonderfully unreal does it seem to see our club in the promo material for a GF... Having spent the best part of 40 years never really being invested in GF week... this is just an incredible feeling.
This needs to happen more than every 55 years!!

[1eyedog]

Me. That's why I put up the 2016 premiership thread in June.

Actually it was May :p

[Bullies]

Does anyone know if there is a march to the G from Federation Square on Saturday?

[LostDoggy]

Does anyone know if there is a march to the G from Federation Square on Saturday?

A flood,even a Tsunami descending on the 'G on Sat.

[bornadog]

AFL has announced Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Scott Jeffery as the Grand Final field umpires with Justin Schmitt named as the emergency.

[Throughandthrough]

Dogs by 54
First Goal Bonti
BOG Wood

[bulldogtragic]

AFL has announced Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Scott Jeffery as the Grand Final field umpires with Justin Schmitt named as the emergency.

Thank baby cheeses McInerney isn't there to kill us.

[bornadog]

Dogs by 23

First Goal: McLean

BOG The Bont (Norm Smith)

[LostDoggy]

Dogs by 45
First Goal - Dunkley
BOG - Macrae
Crowd - 100,001

[bornadog]

Should WBulldogs win, Premiership cup will be presented by Hall of Famer, 1960 Brownlow Medallist and five time best & fairest John Schultz.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Should WBulldogs win, Premiership cup will be presented by Hall of Famer, 1960 Brownlow Medallist and five time best & fairest John Schultz.

That's brilliant news. John Schultz, the gentleman giant has stepped to the plate every time for the Bullodogs since he started in 1958.

[EasternWest]

AFL has announced Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Scott Jeffery as the Grand Final field umpires with Justin Schmitt named as the emergency.

No Chamberlain. There is a God.

[Greystache]

Should WBulldogs win, Premiership cup will be presented by Hall of Famer, 1960 Brownlow Medallist and five time best & fairest John Schultz.

Excellent choice.

[Ozza]

Should WBulldogs win, Premiership cup will be presented by Hall of Famer, 1960 Brownlow Medallist and five time best & fairest John Schultz.

They've made the right call.

Gentlemen John is a grand bulldogs person - and has such a wonderful link to the current playing group, particularly Bob.

I am assuming that when we win, Easton drags Bob up on stage and they hold the cup aloft together with Bevo.

[LostDoggy]

Dogs by 33pts
FG-Stringerrrrrrrrrr
BOG-Libba

[chef]

Are we younger than the baby bombers?

[LostDoggy]

Are we younger than the baby bombers?

Almost identical.

Average age of 'baby bombers' was 24Y 106 days (1717 games), our prelim team average age was 24Y 138 days (1785 games).

[chef]

Almost identical.

Average age of 'baby bombers' was 24Y 106 days (1717 games), our prelim team average age was 24Y 138 days (1785 games).

Are we the youngest GF side since then?

[Happy Days]

Dogs by 20
BOG Bont
1st goal Dickson

Anyone who tips the Swans is a nazi-communist.

[bornadog]

Father-sons to the fore as Grand Final record gets ready to fall (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-28/fathersons-to-the-fore-as-grand-final-record-gets-ready-to-fall)

ANOTHER record is likely to fall in Saturday's Grand Final when 10 sons of former VFL/AFL players take the field for the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans.

The previous record of eight coincidentally occurred 55 years ago when Footscray played Hawthorn in the 1961 Grand Final, the Dogs’ most recent appearance in a Grand Final.

On Saturday, the Bulldogs are likely to field Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter, Liam Picken, Zaine Cordy, Josh Dunkley and Tory Dickson while the Swans will select Dan Hannebery, Josh Kennedy, Nick Smith and Tom Mitchell.

The fathers of those 10 played 1449 games for seven different clubs.

story continues here (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-28/fathersons-to-the-fore-as-grand-final-record-gets-ready-to-fall)

[whythelongface]

Dogs by 4
JJ to kick a goal with 1 min left to play
BOG JJ
First goal JJ

[comrade]

I am praying for a game where we sit back and just admire our performance. I want to shake my head in amazement that everything is going right and say 'this is awesome'.

I have dreamt about that 5 minutes after the siren where we finally win it all and I look forward to having that dream turned into a reality on Saturday.

Dogs by 28
BOG: Bont
FG: Clay

[EasternWest]

I am praying for a game where we sit back and just admire our performance. I want to shake my head in amazement that everything is going right and say 'this is awesome'.

I have dreamt about that 5 minutes after the siren where we finally win it all and I look forward to having that dream turned into a reality on Saturday.

Dogs by 28
BOG: Bont
FG: Clay

I will cry and I don't care who sees me.

[BulldogBelle]

I will cry and I don't care who sees me.

l have already cried that much in the last few weeks l don't think it matters who sees me cry know!

[EasternWest]

l have already cried that much in the last few weeks l don't think it matters who sees me cry know!

Ha ha. A few more happy tears to come.

[bulldogtragic]

Go Time: 49 hours, 17 minutes.

[Remi Moses]

Dogs by I couldn't care less
BOG hunter
1st goal ( after a few behinds ) Dickson

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Dogs by 16
BOG Libba
First goal Dickson

[Ozza]

Dogs by 43 points
BOG - Dahlhaus
1st Goal - Dunkley.

[angelopetraglia]

Dogs 27 points
BOG The Bont
1st Goal Stringer

[Doggy]

Dogs by 43 points
BOG - Dahlhaus
1st Goal - Dunkley.

You can get odds of $41.00 for Dunks to kick the first goal. I'm on him

[Jam Donuts]

Dogs by 27 points
First Goal Stringer
BOG Liberatore

[bulldogtragic]

Go Time: 42.5 Hours

[FrediKanoute]

Dogs to (of course) - don't care by how much, but for the first time ever I am hoping for a whitewash Grand Final
BOG - again don't care so long as Dahlhaus gets 30+ touches and Picken kicks 3......that will just about cover my airfare!

[azabob]

Go Time: 42.5 Hours

Time check please Mr.BT

[bulldogtragic]

Time check please Mr.BT

41.5 Hours. And please just BT, Mr BT is my father.

I'd say two sleeps. But I doubt any of us are sleeping so hours and minutes seem the best measure... :D

[ratsmac]

Dogs by 24
First goal - Dunkley
Norm Smith - Dahl

[bornadog]

Dogs by 24
First goal - Dunkley
Norm Smith - Dahl

It would be great if Dahl got the Norm Smith, he is so under rated by most media.

[bulldogtragic]

41.5 Hours. And please just BT, Mr BT is my father.

I'd say two sleeps. But I doubt any of us are sleeping so hours and minutes seem the best measure... :D

Yep. No sleep. Go Time: 36 hours.

[jazzadogs]

Yep. No sleep. Go Time: 36 hours.

Right here with you BT. 3.30am and I'm wide awake.

[bulldogtragic]

Right here with you BT. 3.30am and I'm wide awake.

And still, 5am.

[Mantis]

Replay of our rd 15 clash is on, amazing how many changes there will be to our team for this weeks game:

In - Dahlhaus, Dunkley, Roberts, T.Boyd, Hamling, Cordy, McLean
Out - Wallis, Webb, Jong, Minson, Redpath, Adams, Suckling

The mix to our team is quite different, really think another inside mid would be handy, Jong & Wallis are getting through a mountain of work in this game.

Looks like 4 changes to the Swans team too, notable ins are Tippett & Papley.

[jazzadogs]

Replay of our rd 15 clash is on, amazing how many changes there will be to our team for this weeks game:

In - Dahlhaus, Dunkley, Roberts, T.Boyd, Hamling, Cordy, McLean
Out - Wallis, Webb, Jong, Minson, Redpath, Adams, Suckling

The mix to our team is quite different, really think another inside mid would be handy, Jong & Wallis are getting through a mountain of work in this game.

Looks like 4 changes to the Swans team too, notable ins are Tippett & Papley.

It was also the first game back from injury for JJ, Wood and Clay Smith. All of them are in great touch now, and vital to our chances.

[1eyedog]

Aside from what we have shown over the past 4 weeks I think we are right in this. Unlike 08-10 we have a team that does not rely overly heavily on our top 6 players because our bottom 6 are damn good as well. Our game style also suits the Grand Final and matches up well against the Swans. We have relied on our skills, precise kicking and attacking flair in the past and this has always been broken down by the opposition at the pointy end, and while we have this aspect to our game, it's our elite hands, ball winning ability, hardness and good defensive structures that will win the match for us tomorrow.

The swans have been here before, but we've had 3 Grand Finals in a row these past three weeks and that has to count for heaps.

[bulldogtragic]

Go Time: 24.5 hours.

Nerves starting to build seeing everything this week, and now today.

[Ozza]

It would be great if Dahl got the Norm Smith, he is so under rated by most media.

Agree, he is quite under the radar for someone who performs so well, so consistently.

Wayne Carey is one exception - he absolutely loves Dahlhaus.

[bulldogtragic]

Go Time: 24.5 hours.

Nerves starting to build seeing everything this week, and now today.

Go Time: 23 Hours, 50 minutes...

Now: 22 Hours, 50 minutes...

[Ghost Dog]

Crowd will play a massive part in this game, and should be worth a few goals.
Dogs by a goal
First Goal, Clay Smith
BOG Liam Picken

[Rocket Science]

The Swans are formidable but it feels like whatever's placed in our way right now we're determined to overcome it.

Assuming we don't suffer a lapse, why should tomorrow be any different?

Dogs by 13 points
First major : Bontempelli
BOG & Norm Smith : Jason Johannisen

This stuff still feels nothing short of surreal to think, let alone type.

[Sedat]

Go Time: 24.5 hours.

Nerves starting to build seeing everything this week, and now today.
My nerves have only come back to normal today after the PF last Saturday!

Going to training yesterday and the parade today were both surreal experiences - I'm not doubting for one second that tomorrow to go up another few notches.

[Scorlibo]

When we went into the first final against the Eagles I just remember being excited for guys like Libba and Macrae to make it back into the side and be able to test themselves on the big stage, for the sake of experience and for reward in what had been a trialling home and away season. Playing in a Grand Final was a world away. As much as I understand the aversion to looking at this opportunity as a free shot, it's truly come from nowhere and I'm just thankful to be able to attend tomorrow with the family. With guys like Liberatore, Macrae, Smith, Picken and Dahlhaus out there, I'm at ease knowing that they will bring everything they have. It's going to be a special day.

Dogs by 24 points in a last quarter spree.
Norm Smith - Easton Wood.
First goal - Liam Picken.

GO DOGS.

[GVGjr]

Do most people also listen to the radio coverage when watching the game at the ground? If so, which channel gets your vote? I'll go with 774

[LostDoggy]

Shop early boy's!!!
Shop early!!!!

[mattempo]

Do most people also listen to the radio coverage when watching the game at the ground? If so, which channel gets your vote? I'll go with 774

How do you get around the long delay? when I listen through the AFL app it always seems to be about 30 seconds..

[angelopetraglia]

19 hours and 32 minutes .... tick, tick

[bornadog]

19 hours and 32 minutes .... tick, tick

One more sleep

[EasternWest]

One more sleep

Like there'll be any sleeping.

[bulldogtragic]

Like there'll be any sleeping.

No chance.

[bulldogtragic]

Not sure if I will be posting tomorrow, I want to soak everything in as much as possible, so here's hoping for a great win and a wonderful day for the clubs, players and everyone who loves this club. Carn the Dogs!!

[LostDoggy]

Not sure if I will be posting tomorrow, I want to soak everything in as much as possible, so here's hoping for a great win and a wonderful day for the clubs, players and everyone who loves this club. Carn the Dogs!!

Ditto. Seeing as we are all heading to the game, the gameday thread should be dead for a few hours.

[Eastdog]

Margin: Dogs by 26 points - we claim our 2nd premiership
First Goal: Dickson to get us going
Best On Ground: Bont to put in a great performance and be instrumental

Go the mighty Bulldogs!!

[Eastdog]

Not sure if I will be posting tomorrow, I want to soak everything in as much as possible, so here's hoping for a great win and a wonderful day for the clubs, players and everyone who loves this club. Carn the Dogs!!

Me too. Won't be going on very much tomorrow. Like you BT I want to take in the build up/atmosphere of grand final day with our club involved in it.

[Dry Rot]

Go get them today Dogs!

Cave their heads in like we did to Ward last weekend.

I'll be there in spirit, while actually attending a Swans mate's BBQ in Sydney as the token bad guy.

And the winner.

[Eastdog]

Grand Final day has arrived!

[Remi Moses]

My heart says the Dogs
My head says the Dogs.

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard my heart says the Bulldogs,my head says Sydney.
I'd be loaded .

[SlimPickens]

Had a great nights sleep, comfortable in the fact that we will give it our all.
Embrace the struggle Woofers.
Enjoy the day.

Slim

[jazzadogs]

Hoping to get to Beer Deluxe this morning. No idea what any of you look like, but as I said to my girlfriend I need to meet and thank the people who have kept me in the loop from London all year.

I'm bloody toey. Go Dogs!

[LostDoggy]

15 Minutes before I head off with my neighbour and his son who are MCC members.
Enjoy the day woofers,soak it all up and LET'S STICK IT RIGHT UP ,EM!!!!!!

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Another ordinary nights sleep (and that was with a Temazapan).
Leaving in half hour with my children to claim our standing room territory.

SHINE ON YOU CRAZY BULLDOG DIAMONDS................

[angelopetraglia]

What a week. Seriously. We have painted this town red, white and blue. Endless articles, events, conversations and TV shows. Game day. Our time has come. Come on boys. Let's get this job done today.

[always right]

Whatever happens.....enjoy this day woofers. We deserve it.

[Mantis]

Shits getting real.

We've been waiting a long time for this day... Hope it's everything we imagine it will be.

The boys will give it their all.. We have to keep our end of the deal up too.

Up the dogs!!

[Daughter of the West]

Heading off to get ready - AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!! This is awesome!

Have a wonderful day woofers, may we all reconvene tomorrow on the inter webs with happy hearts and sore heads.

And thank you one and all, it has been a pleasure sharing this crazy roller coaster of the finals series with you :)

[LostDoggy]

Sitting on the platform at Geelong just about to board. So nervous. Today is massive

[FrediKanoute]

I love not sleeping on a plane and that wonderful sleep you get after. Heading off in the next half hour or so. Love this team so much and can't wait to see them run out.

[G-Mo77]

Arrived in the city. Parked car in usual spot near Etihad now on the train to the MCG. Similar nervous faces to mine in here.

[jazzadogs]

Anyone at Beer Deluxe?

[Mantis]

Anyone at Beer Deluxe?

Will be in about 15min.. I'll be the one in the Bulldogs colours.

[bornadog]

Anyone at Beer Deluxe?
On the way now

[jazzadogs]

Will be in about 15min.. I'll be the one in the Bulldogs colours.

I'm at the bar wearing a black jacket and oldo Footscray scarf.

[Sedat]

Anyone at Beer Deluxe?
be there in about 40 mins

[1eyedog]

I'm wearing an old knit jumper outside. Go dogs!

[cinder]

On the Tulla, lots of Dogs' scarves out windows, including ours! I feel like I'm living in a dream!

[LostDoggy]

I'm here inside getting food and beer. Any others around?

[bornadog]

No changes

[GVGjr]

What a contest. How was the goals by Boyd and Cordy from tight spots?

We need to curb Kennedy and hope that JJ and Stringer lift.

[LostDoggy]

This is intense. We just need to make a few better decisions and we'll stick right with them. Bonti/stringer/JJ/Daniel need to lift

[Jeanette54]

We are in this, and there are so many who could lift. Come on guys, get into it, and the reward will be yours.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

We're not going away..the Swans aren't either. This is looking like another nailbiter. We've got to be there when the moments are there to be had if we're to prevail.
Well done to both sides for delivering a magnificent contest so far.

[cinder]

Someone just tell me that we're going to win pleeeeeeeease!!

[GVGjr]

How great was that. What a contest and what a result

[Roscoe_G]

Congrats all ....

I thought Dale Morris was your Norm Smith, though JJ was clearly very good too.

Best effort of the day? Bevo's call to Bob on the podium. The personification of class.

[jeemak]

What an experience!

Tom Boyd - the difference!

[comrade]

So happy for Tom Boyd. Shoved it up the haters in the best way possible.

Worth every cent.

[GVGjr]

How awesome is Dale Morris? Played 4 finals games with a broken vertebrae.
Arguably the best player on the day.

[Twodogs]

800

Bubba Smith in front of us after the game

[1eyedog]

Whosvat beer deluxe who wants a hug? 1eyedog in old skool knit go dogs!

[Rocket Science]

Ok. Delirium aside. If possible. Best pub in the Scray to gather tonight to debrief?

Assuming nothing doing at the WO beyond 7 pm...

[LostDoggy]

What a club. I just can't even....

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Yeeeeeeeeeaahhhhhhhhgggghggg

[Jeanette54]

Congrats all ....

Best effort of the day? Bevo's call to Bob on the podium. The personification of class.

Only Bevo could find a way to make a Bulldog Premiership even more special. That is the measure of the man.

[BulldogBelle]

Yeaaaaaaaaahhhh

[anfo27]

Anything official happening? Players celebrating somewhere?

[Twodogs]

Ok. Delirium aside. If possible. Best pub in the Scray to gather tonight to debrief?

Assuming nothing doing at the WO beyond 7 pm...

Problem is there are hardly ant left, in Footscray proper by far our best bet Wil be Harts near Middle Footscray. I'm going to call it we meet at Harts.

[Twodogs]

It's such a shame the Buckingham is gone. I saw Laurie and Leanne the other day at the club.

[jeemak]

What a fantastic effort from both clubs in such a tight game. I thought the Swans were really tough and also really clean when they needed to be, as well as experienced enough to either stay in front when required to snaffle the quick and low ball, and also spot someone up between FF and CHF with lowered eyes.

During that time we were clearly scared of sacrificing possession for position, and this made us really questionable with our ball use between half back and wing. I think some higher and longer ball was required in the first half to either get it out or allow us to reset, and not doing so cost us a few goals in the second.

The second half was a blur. I thought we showed extreme character to continue on with our intensity and pace of mind and movement - this is where we eventually overwhelmed the Swans.

We were fairly well looked after by the umpires, as we have been for a couple of weeks now. But, we tackle with good technique, ferocity, repetition and hardness, and it causes teams to falter eventually. Conversely, teams don't tackle us well at all, and aren't able to cope with our quick use by hand well enough to pin us down or earn a free kick. The fact we get lower helps as well.

I thought Tom Boyd was the clear standout big man on the ground. How happy I am for him can't be put into words, and I desperately hope the GWS boys who were getting stuck into him in the 3rd quarter when Lobb goal'd are eating a massive spoonful of shite right now. Tom is a premiership hero, they're consigned to being preliminary final losers who found themselves in their predicament without exhibiting any grace. I hope the twitter users among us take some time to remind them of this.

Dale Morris was wonderful, as was Joel Hamling. Jack Macrae had some very questionable moments in the air at times in the second, but he really made me happy with how he snapped out of a bit of a lull and provided us with drive and a cool head.

I really did think JJ was probably the best provider of drive for our team, but his disposal let him down. In terms of gaining territory and releasing the valve, he was extremely important. Kennedy was a bit stiff to miss out on the Norm Smith, and if it was a couple of goals closer he'd have won it.

Lastly, Liam Picken has humbled me and I've never been happier to have clearly been proved wrong about a player. He is more dynamic than I ever gave him credit for, and I am extremely proud of him.

There's more about how awesome the day was, but that's for reflection and not for sharing right now.

[Rance Fan]

The dream is a reality!!! Yeahhhhh

[merantau]

Epic game, epic win. The best four finals wins in the history of the game - without doubt. A triumph for the Club and richly deserved. Go Dogs!

[Rocket Science]

Problem is there are hardly ant left, in Footscray proper by far our best bet Wil be Harts near Middle Footscray. I'm going to call it we meet at Harts.

Harts in Vic St? Count me in.

Otherwise front bar at The Plough dare I say?

[Twodogs]

Harts in Vic St? Count me in.

Otherwise front bar at The Plough dare I say?

Actually I'm beat. I'm going to watch the replay and reset for Whitten oval shenanigans tomorrow.


Or I might just drag myself out. :cool: Heart says yes, head says no. My son's not the best either. I probably should be a responsible parent.

[The Underdog]

I'm about to run out of phone battery, but my god that was amazing. I hope everyone here celebrates it like it deserves to be celebrated. Enjoy everyone, you deserve it.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Can't believe it. Hasn't sunk in yet. Just amazing

[jeemak]

Actually I'm beat. I'm going to watch the replay and reset for Whitten oval shenanigans tomorrow.


Or I might just drag myself out. :cool: Heart says yes, head says no. My son's not the best either. I probably should be a responsible parent.

Mate I've come back to Caulfield, flag flying out of the car window.

Showered, trackies on and hitting up a nice bottle of red and a steak. Mrs Jeemak is on the tear in Sydney for a hens do, but there's something that just makes me want to stay home and savour it in my own way and in my own company.

Every single grand final for the last twenty years I've given it a real nudge, this time's different and for me the best way I can respect it is chilling out and thinking about how good it was in a low key manner, talking to some key people over the phone and lapping it up with them.

[chef]

Amazing

[bornadog]

Totally exhausted, what a day, best day ever.

[kruder]

Totally exhausted, what a day, best day ever.

Same I just got home what an amazing day. What a club we have on our hands those boys were unbelievable today.

[bornadog]

Same I just got home what an amazing day. What a club we have on our hands those boys were unbelievable today.

Add in Crameri, Wallis, Murphy, Suckling, Redpath and all the upcoming pups - great future

[Eastdog]

Still hasn't sunk in for me yet.

Just bloody fantastic.

Would have to be one of the greatest Grand Final wins ever. For us to come from 7th and win is just great and could not happen again for a long while - a possible unique record.

T Boyd, JJ, Picken, Dickson, Macrae, Morris the whole team actually did so good.

[G-Mo77]

Exhausted. What a day. Dreams can come true.

[comrade]

The best flag win ever. Will never be touched.

When we won, was always going to be the most difficult path possible. Our boys were up for the challenge.

We are blessed to have this football team, to have chosen it as ours and for it to have chosen us.

We deserve this.

[Twodogs]

Came back through Footscray and it was pretty happening. Not huge but a bit of a .convoy of flags and scarves on beeping cars along Barkly st.

[ratsmac]

Came back through Footscray and it was pretty happening. Not huge but a bit of a .convoy of flags and scarves on beeping cars along Barkly st.

Same here. It's was awesome. I was one of the crazy horn beeping lunatics.

[angelopetraglia]

Omg omg omg

[LostDoggy]

Just got home.
The game was awesome.
I lost my voice halfway through the final quarter.
I nearly fainted when Pickers slammed it through to seal it.
We broke every single Dogs hoodoo on the way to this flag.
The on-ground after party was epic.
The Bulldogs are premiers.

THE BULLDOGS ARE PREMIERS!

What more needs to be said.

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p.s. I don't even know how the Family Day is going to top this so I might just sleep all through tomorrow.
p.p.s. Thank you WOOF for being the amazing community you are.

[cinder]

I must go to bed, gotta get to WO in the morning! I'll leave you with a few favourite snaps:

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[macca]

what a day , cheered for every goal and nail biter in the last 5 mins. awesome team effort with a great even contribution. every player deserves a big congratulations and amazing team spirit. I witness something special today and the final series wins was a Supernatural effort born out of self belief. well done! cannot be more proud of such an amazing team and all support staff. x1000 praises

[jeemak]

I ended up at 3 Grant Street by accident. Happy as Larry to meet Happy Days!

[Hotdog60]

What an amazing day, this morning as I type I'm still shedding the odd tear as I read and see video clips from the game.
How huge was Moz and here we were told it was something to do with orthotics the man truly has guts because he had some huge plays in the game.
I'll wait to hear if Stringer needs something repaired because he hasn't been himself for the last few weeks.
Apart from some heroics here and there that was a team effort and I'm so proud of this club.
I tried to buy the replica medallion from the store and it was out of stock an hour after the game, silly me hesitated while I looked through other stuff and when I went back to buy it, gone.

[chef]

Replays on.

[angelopetraglia]

How many times can you watch a replay? Are there any rules? Is 100 times acceptable?

[G-Mo77]

When do 7 do a replay?

[FrediKanoute]

What a day! What a win! what a performance. The boys were immense. Bevo should be Australian of the year for that single gesture alone - that is mateship, respect, compassion all rolled up. Boyd came of age and delivered on the biggest stage of all; Libba - turned the clearance count around; Picken what a wonderful second half; Hamling.....oh Hamling wonderful on Buddy, a tower in defence; jack Macrae - what a third term.......

[chef]

When do 7 do a replay?

3:30 today.

Year of the dog at 1:30 before it.

[G-Mo77]

3:30 today.

Year of the dog at 1:30 before it.

Thanks. All over it!

[kruder]

Just watched the replay how good was Biggys effort in the lead up to the final goal! There was so many contributors on the day but when have we been able to say the Bulldog talls were dominate? Boyd off the charts! Roughead had great hands again and Hamling oh Hamling!

And then there is one of my all time favourites Dale Morris!! He was close to BOG with a significant back injury, the best player of all time to have only one brownlow vote against his name.

And lastly Bevo. Mcginlay just summed him up perfectly,he is like a Jedi. From a person growing up on Star Wars I couldn't think of a better way to describe the man. How the hell he got this group through all the adversity to play their best footy at the business end. Bevo you are the definition of man love mate!

[kruder]

Just watched the replay how good was Biggys effort in the lead up to the final goal! There was so many contributors on the day but when have we been able to say the Bulldog talls were dominate? Boyd off the charts! Roughead had great hands again and Hamling oh Hamling!

And then there is one of my all time favourites Dale Morris!! He was close to BOG with a significant back injury, the best player of all time to have only one brownlow vote against his name.

And lastly Bevo. Mcginlay just summed him up perfectly,he is like a Jedi. From a person growing up on Star Wars I couldn't think of a better way to describe the man. How the hell he got this group through all the adversity to play their best footy at the business end. Bevo you are the definition of man love mate!

Biggys effort was prior to Picken goal with 7mins left. It was one of the plays of the year and it just encapsulated all things good about this group. While I'm on Picken, not Marcus or Billy I'm talking about Liam. The best Bulldog player in the finals series. How about that Liam!!!!

[dukedog]

Just feel elated for every dogs supporter. Just had to happen for football in general. I agree bevo is master class and wowee tommy boyd is gonna be special.

[Ozza]

I haven't seen anything about the AFLCA Gary Ayres medal yet. Hoping to see that Picko wins it....but I suspect Josh Kennedy will end up in front - given he was already amongst the leader board before the GF - and likely polls anywhere from 6 to 10 votes.

But would be nice icing on the cake for one of ours to get the nod.

[jazzadogs]

I haven't seen anything about the AFLCA Gary Ayres medal yet. Hoping to see that Picko wins it....but I suspect Josh Kennedy will end up in front - given he was already amongst the leader board before the GF - and likely polls anywhere from 6 to 10 votes.

But would be nice icing on the cake for one of ours to get the nod.

This was the leaderboard prior to the GF, so you would have to think it's out of Picken and Kennedy, but Kennedy will probably get it.

I wouldn't be surprised if Bevo gives Picken the 5 votes though.

15 - Isaac Heeney (SYD)
12 - Liam Picken (WB)
11 - Josh Kennedy (SYD)
10 - Luke Dahlhaus (WB)
10 - Caleb Daniel (WB)
10 - Clay Smith (WB)
9 - Dane Rampe (SYD)
8 - Jason Johannisen (WB)
8 - Jack Macrae (WB)
8 - Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
6 - Lance Franklin (SYD)
6 - Nick Smith (SYD)

[Ghost Dog]

What a day! What a win! what a performance. The boys were immense. Bevo should be Australian of the year for that single gesture alone - that is mateship, respect, compassion all rolled up. Boyd came of age and delivered on the biggest stage of all; Libba - turned the clearance count around; Picken what a wonderful second half; Hamling.....oh Hamling wonderful on Buddy, a tower in defence; jack Macrae - what a third term.......

Was so funny. On TV, the comedian who writes our banners told the story of his fantasy before the game. And in it, Bevo and Easton called Murph on stage, and they held the cup together. Sort of what happened!

[Bulldog Revolution]

This was the leaderboard prior to the GF, so you would have to think it's out of Picken and Kennedy, but Kennedy will probably get it.

I wouldn't be surprised if Bevo gives Picken the 5 votes though.

15 - Isaac Heeney (SYD)
12 - Liam Picken (WB)
11 - Josh Kennedy (SYD)
10 - Luke Dahlhaus (WB)
10 - Caleb Daniel (WB)
10 - Clay Smith (WB)
9 - Dane Rampe (SYD)
8 - Jason Johannisen (WB)
8 - Jack Macrae (WB)
8 - Marcus Bontempelli (WB)
6 - Lance Franklin (SYD)
6 - Nick Smith (SYD)

Might well be a draw between Picko and Kennedy

[choconmientay]

I haven't seen anything about the AFLCA Gary Ayres medal yet. Hoping to see that Picko wins it....but I suspect Josh Kennedy will end up in front - given he was already amongst the leader board before the GF - and likely polls anywhere from 6 to 10 votes.

But would be nice icing on the cake for one of ours to get the nod.

Announced on afl.com.au . Kennedy got it. Link (http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-03/swan-josh-kennedy-claims-inaugural-aflca-gary-ayres-award.mobileapp)

GARY AYRES AWARD LEADERBOARD

18 Josh Kennedy (SYD)
17 Jason Johannisen (WB)
15 Isaac Heeney (SYD)
14 Liam Picken (WB)
12 Joel Selwood (GEEL)
10 Eddie Betts (ADEL)
10 Jeremy Cameron (GWS)
10 Luke Dahlhaus (WB)
10 Caleb Daniel (WB)
10 Clay Smith (WB)

[Dry Rot]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

[bornadog]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Very sad to learn that DR, my condolences to you and your family.

[EasternWest]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Bloody hell mate. Hope you are ok. Sincere condolences.

[Sedat]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.
So sorry to hear that, DR. Puts everything into perspective - I hope you are surrounded by much love and support over the next few weeks and beyond.

[cinder]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

That's terrible, thoughts are with you & the family.

[LostDoggy]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.
Horrible to hear that DR. Best wishes to you and your family.

[bulldogtragic]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Nothing but love to your family mate.

[1eyedog]

Sorry DR that is devastating and I can only imagine what those close to him are going through. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

[Dry Rot]

Thanks for the very kind posts here.

My father was on his way out mentally and physically, and seriously there are worse ways to go out than while watching your team in a grand final.

On a brighter note, I'm enjoying wandering around Sydney in my Doggies gear.

Fantastic win and finals series. I've followed the Dogs for 18 years and no other Dogs teams I've seen plays such a hard edged finals style. No chokers there. No weak links.

[comrade]

Thanks for the very kind posts here.

My father was on his way out mentally and physically, and seriously there are worse ways to go out than while watching your team in a grand final.

On a brighter note, I'm enjoying wandering around Sydney in my Doggies gear.

Fantastic win and finals series. I've followed the Dogs for 18 years and no other Dogs teams I've seen plays such a hard edged finals style. No chokers there. No weak links.

Hope you're holding up ok.

There been some tough times in those 18 years, so enjoy this for all its worth.

[chef]

Yeah thoughts with you DR.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

How tragic. I'm so sorry for your loss and the circumstances surrounding it. It certainty puts things in perspective.

[whythelongface]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Jeepers mate. Sorry to hear that. like other's have said puts everything into perspective.

[Raw Toast]

Thoughts also with you DR, and love the image of you enjoying wearing Bulldogs colours in Sydney.

[Ozza]

Very sorry to hear that DR.

You certainly would have experience the whole range of emotions on the one day. Hope the family are holding up well in a tough time.

[1eyedog]

On a lighter note did anyone see Shane Biggs at the family day with a cap on a Shane Biggs badge on it? So Biggsy, absolute classic.

[choconmientay]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

My heart go out to you and your family. My sincere condolences. Hope you are alright.

[Daughter of the West]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

I'm so sorry DR. I know myself no words help, but you're in our thoughts mate.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Very strange and sad indeed DR. So sorry to hear of it. Fateful day.

[josie]

Geez, Dry Rot - that's so sad. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[jeemak]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Sorry to hear DR. Chin up mate.

[jeemak]

Here's an interesting view on the game.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-04/player-ratings-surprise-best-on-ground-for-grand-final

I thought Bont's efforts were slightly underrated, with his kicking standing out to me. Seems others think he was much better than where he was rated.

[Murphy'sLore]

So sorry to hear about your father, DR. What a terrible thing, and what a strange mix life throws at us. Thoughts are with you.

[Stefcep]

@DR. Condolences to you.

[Eastdog]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Sorry to hear about that Dry Rot. My condolences to you and your family.

[LostDoggy]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Condolences to you and your family DR.
Thoughts and prayers that you're all coping as best as you can :(

[LostDoggy]

Sorry for your loss DR. Much love to you and your family

[LostDoggy]

Oh wow, thats very sad Dry Rot. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[LostDoggy]

On a lighter note did anyone see Shane Biggs at the family day with a cap on a Shane Biggs badge on it? So Biggsy, absolute classic.

Hahahahah god I love his and Libbas sense of humour.

[LostDoggy]

Here's an interesting view on the game.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-04/player-ratings-surprise-best-on-ground-for-grand-final

I thought Bont's efforts were slightly underrated, with his kicking standing out to me. Seems others think he was much better than where he was rated.
His game was so, so good. On the day, I thought he was good but not outstanding but after watching the game several times, I rated him our 2nd best player for the game (after Tom Boyd).

[Bulldog4life]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

Bugger. So sorry to hear this Dry Rot. Hope you are holding up mate.

[ledge]

He died knowing his son saw his dream .. My condolences DR.

[AndrewP6]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.
Terrible news, condolences to you and yours.

[LostDoggy]

I know Bob is getting a lot of attention surrounding the sads that he couldn't play in the Grand Final, Bevo gave him his medal etc, but I just wanna say Easton Wood did an amazing job captaining the side for the majority of the season in Bobs absence. So thanks, Woody!

[bornadog]

I know Bob is getting a lot of attention surrounding the sads that he couldn't play in the Grand Final, Bevo gave him his medal etc, but I just wanna say Easton Wood did an amazing job captaining the side for the majority of the season in Bobs absence. So thanks, Woody!

Wood did a fabulous job and really led by example. What a player he is with his athleticism, jumping all over the big blokes as well as kicking some crucial goals (Collingwood game at MCG).

[Scorlibo]

Wood did a fabulous job and really led by example. What a player he is with his athleticism, jumping all over the big blokes as well as kicking some crucial goals (Collingwood game at MCG).

How about the first goal vs the Hawks? Massive goal.

[bornadog]

Bugger. So sorry to hear this Dry Rot. Hope you are holding up mate.

How are you recovering B4L

[KT31]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

My thoughts and condolences to you and your family Dry Rot .

[jeemak]

Watching the second half again right now, and I'm really impressed with the difference between our ability to defend the whole ground this finals series versus the pathetic effort of the 2015 series. Not a single behind the back free pass awarded for Sydney.

It's funny, when you defend well you have the impetus and space to attack well, and this is what we did at the G in each of the semi and the GF.

[jeemak]

Another thing that stood out to me in the second half is the commentary expectation placed on the "great" Sydney players that were in the contest, apparently.

Sydney were a team incredibly lucky to finish on top, tied with another two teams this year. They were a disgrace in the 2014 grand final, probably the cherry on top in terms of really shit teams to contribute to a three-peat, all because they did Hawthorn in 2012.

The overrating of Sydney is something that's permeated the media for too long. The GWS vs WB preliminary final was by far the best game of the finals series and probably had the two best teams fighting it out.

[Topdog]

Oh bloody hell that is terrible DR. My thoughts are with you

[hujsh]

Another thing that stood out to me in the second half is the commentary expectation placed on the "great" Sydney players that were in the contest, apparently.

Sydney were a team incredibly lucky to finish on top, tied with another two teams this year. They were a disgrace in the 2014 grand final, probably the cherry on top in terms of really shit teams to contribute to a three-peat, all because they did Hawthorn in 2012.

The overrating of Sydney is something that's permeated the media for too long. The GWS vs WB preliminary final was by far the best game of the finals series and probably had the two best teams fighting it out.

"They finished 1st for a reason"

Percentage isn't really a sign that you were the best team all year and the standout performer the media made them out to be.

[LostDoggy]

I've just read on another site 35 pages of the most disgraceful crap I've ever read regarding the Umpiring from Grand Final. I still don't believe I sat through the whole lot. What a disgraceful group of people they are. We all know a couple of decisions went our way and the total free kick count was out a bit, but the way they have gone on and still are is laughable.

To read our win will always be tainted boils my blood! The highlight was a poster asking if the "has the Afl given the cup back to us yet" they seriously think it was rightfully theirs :D my god it was actually Hawthorns! We had the greatest 4 weeks in football it's time they acknowledge it!

[chef]

We deserve a few decisions to go our way after the shit we've been few the last few decades.

[LostDoggy]

Yea still it wasn't the reason they lost, we wanted it more, we were harder and our 22 were better.

[EasternWest]

I've just read on another site 35 pages of the most disgraceful crap I've ever read regarding the Umpiring from Grand Final. I still don't believe I sat through the whole lot. What a disgraceful group of people they are. We all know a couple of decisions went our way and the total free kick count was out a bit, but the way they have gone on and still are is laughable.

To read our win will always be tainted boils my blood! The highlight was a poster asking if the "has the Afl given the cup back to us yet" they seriously think it was rightfully theirs :D my god it was actually Hawthorns! We had the greatest 4 weeks in football it's time they acknowledge it!

Let them, who cares? I wouldn't waste a seconds time or effort trying to digest any of that.

[bulldogtragic]

Let them, who cares? I wouldn't waste a seconds time or effort trying to digest any of that.

Yep. People hate winners, and we are the winners. Umpires, cheats, thugs, mugs, rorters or whatever hate or venom. As my girl Tay Tay says, haters gunna hate. They can keep hating us the next 10 years if they like.

[azabob]

Adam Cooney has certainly cut up rough ever since we won the prelim final and even more so since the grand final.

[bulldogtragic]

Adam Cooney has certainly cut up rough ever since we won the prelim final and even more so since the grand final.

Then he needs to go back on his meds. If he stayed he'd have been delisted last year...

[Twodogs]

Hahahahahaha.

The hatred is starting. This is where it gets fun. It's no fun being everyone's second team.

[jeemak]

What's Adam Cooney upset about?

I love that we have elite hands, that we are first to the footy inside and out, and that we're great at earning free kicks through good tackling technique. Toby's one or two a game just makes the hate all the more satisfying.

[AndrewP6]

Adam Cooney has certainly cut up rough ever since we won the prelim final and even more so since the grand final.

How so? He tipped us to win by 24 pts and JJ for the Norm. He made a funny joke about watching us win being like watching your ex winning the Lotto.

During the PF he tweeted "GWS look a mile off the team from 2 weeks ago. Can't handle dogs pressure atm. If they don't turn it around quickly game over #55years"... He babysat the Stringer kids whilst Jake was playing in the PF. He did a pretty funny segment talking to the boys in the GF parade, where they didn't seem at all unhappy to see him (Libba and Dahl in particular).

I don't think many people get his sense of humour, that's all. Much like Libba commenting that he had to do a uni assignment on Saturday, so he'd just kick back with a couple of Cognacs.

[AndrewP6]

What's Adam Cooney upset about?
.

I really don't think he is. I just think not everyone gets his sense of humour. The clip of him "gatecrashing" the GF parade was really funny.

[azabob]

Liberatore I get - He is amusing.

Just something in the way Cooney says things.

Cooney is happy for a select few players, not our club and not the supporters.

[AndrewP6]

Liberatore I get - He is amusing.

Just something in the way Cooney says things.

Cooney is happy for a select few players, not our club and not the supporters.

Agree to disagree

[Topdog]

Cooney is happy for a select few players, not our club and not the supporters.

Based on? Certainly seems at odds with articles he has written, interviews he has given and tweets he has sent out.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/adam-cooney-on-western-bulldogs-afl-grand-final-bring-it-home-for-eddie/news-story/cd7953b34b3444df25b257d9ee63bd0a

[Twodogs]

That article is behind a paywall. Any chance of a copy and paste? Please and thank you.

[bornadog]

I've just read on another site 35 pages of the most disgraceful crap I've ever read regarding the Umpiring from Grand Final. I still don't believe I sat through the whole lot. What a disgraceful group of people they are. We all know a couple of decisions went our way and the total free kick count was out a bit, but the way they have gone on and still are is laughable.

To read our win will always be tainted boils my blood! The highlight was a poster asking if the "has the Afl given the cup back to us yet" they seriously think it was rightfully theirs :D my god it was actually Hawthorns! We had the greatest 4 weeks in football it's time they acknowledge it!

Well sounds like you shouldn't be reading other sites. Stick to WOOF Rooner.

[bornadog]

That article is behind a paywall. Any chance of a copy and paste? Please and thank you.

Click link, then highlight headline and then right click and select search in Google. Go to first result in search and bingo you are there

[Twodogs]

Cheers BAD.

[ratsmac]

I'm afraid to say the grand final was a bitter sweet victory for me – my Swans supporting father was at home watching the game, and had a fatal heart attack. I was at a BBQ watching the game and found out after full time.

A very strange, sad day.

That is so sad Dry Rot on so many levels.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[AndrewP6]

Based on? Certainly seems at odds with articles he has written, interviews he has given and tweets he has sent out.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/adam-cooney-on-western-bulldogs-afl-grand-final-bring-it-home-for-eddie/news-story/cd7953b34b3444df25b257d9ee63bd0a

That's a great read, and puts paid to word of Coons being sour on the Dogs. I hadn't seen that, thanks.

[azabob]

I heard Cooney on the radio with Andy Maher on SEN Grand Final week and Andy Maher asked him flat out - surely you'd be happy with the dogs winning the GF and the supporters.

He um'd and ah'd for a few seconds before Andy Maher pressed him again, then he said (not in a joking) manner, then made a remark about either kissing your ex or something to that effect.

Anyway lets get this thread back on track.....

[Topdog]

yeah that is his sense of humour! Honestly if that article doesn't at least get you to step back and consider it a bit more than your mind is fully made up and there is no point continuing.

[Ozza]

Regardless of any umpiring that may or may not have gone our way;

If the game goes another 5 minutes - we probably win by 8 or 9 goals. Sydney were absolutely gone in the last 10 minutes - and the siren saved them of being smacked by more.

[LostDoggy]

Regardless of any umpiring that may or may not have gone our way;

If the game goes another 5 minutes - we probably win by 8 or 9 goals. Sydney were absolutely gone in the last 10 minutes - and the siren saved them of being smacked by more.


Watched it again this morning, they don't have a case. You are absolutely correct if it goes 5 more minutes they would've copped a hiding. Nothing to see, my mistake I shouldn't have brought it up.

[Ozza]

Watched it again this morning, they don't have a case. You are absolutely correct if it goes 5 more minutes they would've copped a hiding. Nothing to see, my mistake I shouldn't have brought it up.

And there is certainly a few that go the Swans way. Buddy hands in the back on Hamling. Buddy somehow wins a holding the ball when he had possession for most of the scrimmage, JJ goal overturned on less than concrete evidence.

But complaining about umpiring never got anyone, anywhere - ever.

[LostDoggy]

Spot on!

[Throughandthrough]

I heard Cooney on the radio with Andy Maher on SEN Grand Final week and Andy Maher asked him flat out - surely you'd be happy with the dogs winning the GF and the supporters.

He um'd and ah'd for a few seconds before Andy Maher pressed him again, then he said (not in a joking) manner, then made a remark about either kissing your ex or something to that effect.

Anyway lets get this thread back on track.....



Coons was pumping up the Bulldogs Fans in the GF Parade, in a very positive and thankful way.

[SonofScray]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CujvqUSUkAAxX3G.jpg

[Twodogs]

Now that we all know what grand final pressure is like for supporters, how does everyone reckon they would go sitting through extra time if it had been a draw?

[AndrewP6]

Now that we all know what grand final pressure is like for supporters, how does everyone reckon they would go sitting through extra time if it had been a draw?

More stress, more "I can't look at this", more "How bloody long is there left?".... but if it means we play in the GF again, I'll take the risk!

[bornadog]

Now that we all know what grand final pressure is like for supporters, how does everyone reckon they would go sitting through extra time if it had been a draw?

When the scores were level in the Prelim with minutes to go, I was dreading the thought of extra time. I was really stressed and not sure if I could have coped.

[Daughter of the West]

When the scores were level in the Prelim with minutes to go, I was dreading the thought of extra time. I was really stressed and not sure if I could have coped.

I would have hidden in the loos.

[1eyedog]

Now that we all know what grand final pressure is like for supporters, how does everyone reckon they would go sitting through extra time if it had been a draw?

I would have chewed my toe nails down to bare flesh.

[G-Mo77]

Just watching the DVD now, the intro, which obviously didn't see while at the game, got me teared up.

[1eyedog]

Just watching the DVD now, the intro, which obviously didn't see while at the game, got me teared up.

What call are you listening to?

[G-Mo77]

What call are you listening to?


7. I'll listen to them all eventually

[Eastdog]

I'm currently watching the DVD of our premiership on the computer. Into the last 5 minutes in the final term.

[Eastdog]

Bevo and Clay hugging with a 1:30 to go special.

[jeemak]

Just got around to purchasing the DVD today. Is the MMM littered with ads or are they edited out?

[Twodogs]

There was dancing where I was with 1:30 to go.

[Eastdog]

Just got around to purchasing the DVD today. Is the MMM littered with ads or are they edited out?

Not sure as I only have just put the DVD for the first with the regular TV Channel 7 commentary.

[Eastdog]

There was dancing where I was with 1:30 to go.

The roar when the siren went was huge. The premiership win was the best but the prelim win ain't to far behind either.

[jeemak]

All of Picken, Hamling, Boyd and probably Macrae had really shaky starts. So glad they all turned it around.