Doc26
11-09-2010, 01:46 AM
Apologies if this one has already done the rounds but I found it a great read before beddy byes and couldn't see it up anywhere else.
On you Westy for pulling the boys together. You're a star.
Past Western Bulldogs players gather to offer support
Matt Windley and Greg Davis From: Herald Sun September 10, 2010 2:30PM
AS PAST greats rallied around the club yesterday, Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade told critics to write his team off at their peril.
The Bulldogs go into Saturday night's do-or-die clash with Sydney at the MCG as underdogs despite finishing fourth on the ladder and earning the double chance.
But Eade said he was keeping the faith.
"We have got a belief in the group. We finished fourth for a reason," Eade said.
"Everyone has written us off but we shouldn't need the us-against-them mentality."
A large group of past players joined more than 1000 supporters for the team's final training session at Whitten Oval.
To read the Full Article ....... (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/brian-lake-tom-williams-fit-to-play/story-e6frf9jf-1225917370812)
On you Westy for pulling the boys together. You're a star.
Past Western Bulldogs players gather to offer support
Matt Windley and Greg Davis From: Herald Sun September 10, 2010 2:30PM
AS PAST greats rallied around the club yesterday, Western Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade told critics to write his team off at their peril.
The Bulldogs go into Saturday night's do-or-die clash with Sydney at the MCG as underdogs despite finishing fourth on the ladder and earning the double chance.
But Eade said he was keeping the faith.
"We have got a belief in the group. We finished fourth for a reason," Eade said.
"Everyone has written us off but we shouldn't need the us-against-them mentality."
A large group of past players joined more than 1000 supporters for the team's final training session at Whitten Oval.
To read the Full Article ....... (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/brian-lake-tom-williams-fit-to-play/story-e6frf9jf-1225917370812)