Daniel Cross having surgery

[LostDoggy]

Just heard Rocket say that Daniel Cross was having some exploratory surgery on his ankle tonight. He says it could be one week, could be six weeks. Disappointing news!

[bulldogtragic]

Not good.

[mighty_west]

Yeah i heard as well, not good news at all.

[Go_Dogs]

Yeah i heard as well, not good news at all.

Agreed.

Hopefully being the super fit and motivated guy he is it doesn't result in a 6 week lay off.

[LostDoggy]

Could we just park him in the middle, with his crutches, and let his hands work their magic?!!

:D

[Remi Moses]

Doesn't need his legs for kicking that is for sure

[mighty_west]

Reid or O'Keefe?

[Rocco Jones]

Reid or O'Keefe?

The former hasn't played a game for Willy since his injury and the latter will only get picked if no one else is available. My guess is that Picken will replace him and Everitt will go out for Bobby.

[Rocket Science]

Did I just detect the sound of a final nail being driven?

[mighty_west]

The former hasn't played a game for Willy since his injury and the latter will only get picked if no one else is available. My guess is that Picken will replace him and Everitt will go out for Bobby.

You're probably right with with those 2 inclusions, but Reid did play for Willy last week.

[anfo27]

Thats awful news, big set back for a must win game this week. Would of liked to have known that 2 hours ago when plonked some cash on the boys to get the job done this week, $2.10 was just too tempting.

[mighty_west]

Did I just detect the sound of a final nail being driven?

It's a bit like Groundhog day isn't it.

[LostDoggy]

Did I just detect the sound of a final nail being driven?

Not quite...maybe after tomorrow if we found out he is out for the year. I guess they will be determining the result right about now!

[Remi Moses]

We really are the Chicago Cubs of our sport. What else could go wrong?

[Dazza]

Not good at all. Another year as a dogs fan I guess....

[LostDoggy]

When was this announced? During todays pen to paper press conference?

[LostDoggy]

When was this announced? During todays pen to paper press conference?

3aw, not too long ago.

[AndrewP6]

Far Canal...do the footy gods have any other cruel tricks to play on us..

[bulldogtragic]

Far Canal...do the footy gods have any other cruel tricks to play on us..
They do now with these sorts of questions :)

[The Coon Dog]

Ankle surgery places Cross' season in doubt (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/82451/default.aspx)

From the AFL website.

[LostDoggy]

'Cross is the leading tackler at the Bulldogs with 84 tackles for the season and the second-best ball-winner behind Matthew Boyd.'

First we lose #1 in goal assists with Gia
Then losing #1 tackler?

Ouch. :/

[Topdog]

**** off.

[BulldogBelle]

Looks like guys like Cooney and Griff are going to really have to stand up this week

[LostDoggy]

Okay I was just regaining my spirits, thanks very much.

What next? Brad Johnson gets tooth decay?? Hudson gets a rare case of facial baldness??? Gilbee gets late onset pigeon toe???? Gia gets hit by the ugly stick????? Akermanis goes back to is natural hair colour??????

Where is chicken little? I backed you all the way me little chickadee.

At least we won the cricket.

Come on dogs, this is familiar territory, backs against the wall now and nothing to lose. Crossy will be back in 3, just in time...

IS 2009 over? We will find out Saturday night.

May be time to get my Rafa n Stevie n Torres flag out so I have another team to hang my heart on until the last 3 games of the season....

[BulldogBelle]

It feels like 2008 all again....

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/were-not-dogtired-eade/2009/08/09/1249756209804.html

[LostDoggy]

It feels like 2008 all again....

and 2007!

[Dry Rot]

and 2007!

I was thinking that.

[AndrewP6]

Okay I was just regaining my spirits, thanks very much.

What next? Brad Johnson gets tooth decay?? Hudson gets a rare case of facial baldness??? Gilbee gets late onset pigeon toe???? Gia gets hit by the ugly stick????? Akermanis goes back to is natural hair colour?????? .

Facial baldness...:D . Surely pigeon toe would be preferred to camel toe?
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[Desipura]

at least Eagle gets a reprieve.......

[Sedat]

What next? Brad Johnson gets tooth decay?? Hudson gets a rare case of facial baldness??? Gilbee gets late onset pigeon toe???? Gia gets hit by the ugly stick????? Akermanis goes back to is natural hair colour??????
Coincidently these are the only injuries that Tom Williams hasn't suffered yet in his career to date.

[G-Mo77]

Perfect, just perfect. :mad:

[LostDoggy]

Oh well........... sigh!

I guess there's 2 ways to look at it - as someone else posted - backs to the wall, and dogs do their best work. Or, same old story....... there goes the season (again) :(

[LostDoggy]

Coincidently these are the only injuries that Tom Williams hasn't suffered yet in his career to date.

Thanks for making me smile Sedat - I really need it today after this news about Crossy!

[LostDoggy]

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=82485

[Mofra]

I like the comment "best possible news". 2 matches out at the worst from here on in.

[LostDoggy]

All good, good news for my dreamteam too.

[G-Mo77]

That sounds a little better.

I think Round 22 is more realistic than next week against Geelong.

[macca]

That sounds a little better.

I think Round 22 is more realistic than next week against Geelong.


Now is when our depth will be tested. I think our lack of playing kids like GOK, Reid and Wood, will come back to hurt us.

[boydogs]

Now is when our depth will be tested. I think our lack of playing kids like GOK, Reid and Wood, will come back to hurt us.

Agree. And it's not like we didn't have any out of form players to drop to give them a go

[Dry Rot]

Is it just me, or has anyone else been really impressed with Cross in the last 2 games?

Seems a different player with two new ankles IMO. Very impressive.

[Rocco Jones]

Is it just me, or has anyone else been really impressed with Cross in the last 2 games?

Seems a different player with two new ankles IMO. Very impressive.

I have been, especially last night. Good to see him trusting his kicking a bit more. His kicking isn't great but it's nowhere near as bad as his hesitation warrants.

[Go_Dogs]

Yep, played a very good game last night. Some of his tackling was very good, and he got his hands on the ball often. Looks set for a big year.

[GVGjr]

I have been, especially last night. Good to see him trusting his kicking a bit more. His kicking isn't great but it's nowhere near as bad as his hesitation warrants.


I think I mentioned that I was amazed that he was slotting through goals from 45 to 50mtrs at a training session a few weeks back.

[EasternWest]

I have been, especially last night. Good to see him trusting his kicking a bit more. His kicking isn't great but it's nowhere near as bad as his hesitation warrants.

Very well said Rocco, couldn't agree with you more.

[flynny]

Really is a testament to Cross as a player and a person. To be able to will himself through two reconstructions is simply unparalleled. If he was slightly more polished with his feet & perhaps kicked the odd more goal, he'd be my choice as captain next year.

[Mofra]

Please change this thread title, this bump made me nervous :eek:

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Please change this thread title, this bump made me nervous :eek:

Couldn't agree more, I must say that the wife just got an ear full and told me to grow up and get over it.

Gary why don't these things have dates on them so i don't go grey early!:cool:

[LostDoggy]

i have to say Crossy looks the same to me as usual...very good