Bulldogs 2011 seasons Time Capsule

[GVGjr]

Thought this might be worth starting. Get your responses in by Wednesday 9pm.

Just copy the text below and add your answers.

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?

Best and Fairest winner?

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?

First player reported and why?

First goal of the season?

Will Lake play in the opening round?

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?

Biggest news headline for the season?

Cliche headline for the season?

Surprise headline for the for the season?

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?

Predicted number of Bulldog members?

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Premiers

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Adam Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Libba-play most games

First player reported and why? Liam Picken-negligent high contact

First goal of the season? Jarrad Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 41

Biggest news headline for the season? Malthouse wants to coach again

Cliche headline for the season? teams are taking it one week at a time

Surprise headline for the for the season? Buckley will let Malthouse coach next year

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Dylan Addison

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,677

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) One- Bazza Hall

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 8

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Ofcourse

[Go_Dogs]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Adam Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libertore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Dylan Addison - while I have him as a best 22 player at the moment, I think he'll step up another level and no longer be on the fringes or considered one of the first to be dropped from a losing side.

First player reported and why? Minson, rough conduct

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 37

Biggest news headline for the season? *insert player* caught doing *insert something illegal*

Surprise headline for the for the season? Brisbane Lions looking at 6 straight wins

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? If he hasn't by now, I doubt he ever will. Hopefully he has another solid year but can step it up a few notches in September.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? DJ

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 30, 374

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 17

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd on ladder, premiers

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Shaun Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Big Will: Re-Invents himself

First player reported and why? Bazza for wrestling. $2000 fine

First goal of the season? Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 57

Biggest news headline for the season? Fevola to play AFL in 2012

Cliche headline for the season? Theres 12 team competiing for a finals birth this year

Surprise headline for the for the season? Carlton win elimination final <- it aint gunna happen

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Not sure....I'll say no for now but may regret it.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 28,334

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1: Mitch.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Hell Yeah

[bornadog]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Ward

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Sherman - will be out to show he can play

First player reported and why? Williams - careless elbow to head

First goal of the season? Gia

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 45

Biggest news headline for the season? Saints rocked by Milne misdemeanour

Cliche headline for the season? Collingwood Collingwood Collingwood - anything about them

Surprise headline for the for the season? First Gay Footballer comes out

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? NEVER they are all fickle and unforgiving

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 34999

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? Zero

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Of Course

[SlimPickens]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Cal Ward

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?Liberatore round 1

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Liberatore- brilliance in stoppage situations

First player reported and why?Will Minson- contact with the umpire

First goal of the season? Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? NO

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 78

Biggest news headline for the season?ST KILDA IMPLODE

Cliche headline for the season?ST KILDA GIRL TAKES IT ONE WEEK AT A TIME

Surprise headline for the for the season? North supporters turn up when club needs them

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?Liam Jones

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 30852

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1-Hanh

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 15 (to benefit from sub rule)

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 18 for Willi, 0 at the dogs

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes-before easter

[Daughter of the West]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd H&W, then Premiers (well, maybe r/up more realistically, but it doesn't hurt to be optimistic)

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Griff

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? DFA!! DFA!! He will go from fringe to a permanent starter in the 21+1 side

First player reported and why? Minson - over enthusiastic tackle

First goal of the season? Hall

Will Lake play in the opening round? Nope

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 60

Biggest news headline for the season? Ricky Nixon tells all about the AFL's sordid underbelly

Cliche headline for the season? The Suns Fail To Shine (week after week after week)

Surprise headline for the for the season? Richmond Makes Finals

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? If he can rally the troops with an effort that turns a bad game around, he'd come close

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 29,367

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 3

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 15

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes, but after a long and drawn out process which sees everyone biting their nails for weeks

[Hotdog60]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 1

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? None, we'll do better than the Bombers in 2000

Best and Fairest winner? Robert Murphy

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libertore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Vespa, foil for Barry

First player reported and why? Hudson, for stiring the umpire on a bad bounce.

First goal of the season? Gilbee, and you all think his finished.

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 102

Biggest news headline for the season? Voss is sacked by round 5

Cliche headline for the season? Taking one round at a time.

Surprise headline for the for the season? Dogs go undefeated.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? already has, read WOOF

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Skinner

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,201

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 14

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? yes.

:):D;):D:)

[The Coon Dog]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner?
Adam Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?
Tom Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?
Tom Williams - really stands up

First player reported and why?
Daniel Cross - head high bump

First goal of the season?
Shaun Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round?
No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?
68

Biggest news headline for the season?
Gay footballer come out of the closet

Cliche headline for the season?
Voss: Great player, great leader, crap coach

Surprise headline for the for the season?
Eagles rekindle love affair with Malthouse

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?
No

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?
Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members?
32,806

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)
1 - Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?
16

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?
0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
Yes

[DOG GOD]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 5th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Ess

Best and Fairest winner? Daniel Cross

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?Libba Rd 1

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Beating Saints in a knockout final coz we havent the last 2 years

First player reported and why? Addison - rough play

First goal of the season? Gia

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 27

Biggest news headline for the season? Nixon deals drugs to players

Cliche headline for the season?Hird the messiah

Surprise headline for the for the season? Malthouse talking to other clubs

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? No

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,623

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 - Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 14

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libertore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Schofield, being selected and delivering.

First player reported and why? Nil

First goal of the season? Higgens

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 13

Biggest news headline for the season? Ratten SAcked.

Cliche headline for the season? Collingwood, Collingwood, Collingwood

Surprise headline for the for the season? Gold Coast better than expected.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? No

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Cordy

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 34,000

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 11

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes
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[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Fourth. Will win flag from there though.

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Fremantle. After a week off — they don't really agree with us — in WA.

Best and Fairest winner? Ryan Griffen

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Liam Jones

First player reported and why? Picken, for punching Jonathan Brown. Only man in the AFL with the balls to do it.

First goal of the season? Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? No. Will be an emergency.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 5. Tougher game than we might think.

Biggest news headline for the season? Tom Scully signs with GWS

Cliche headline for the season? Anything with the Pies in it

Surprise headline for the for the season? Bulldogs win the preliminary final

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Only if they're smart ones

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Roughead

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 34k

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Barry. Shaggy. Gilbee.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 17

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 5

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? No.

[westdog54]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Second

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?Fremantle

Best and Fairest winner?Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?Wallis

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?Josh Hill, will finally find some consistency and become a lock in the best 22.

First player reported and why? Liam Picken for Wrestling

First goal of the season? Gia

Will Lake play in the opening round? I'm not sure he'll play round 2, let alone the opening round.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 40

Biggest news headline for the season?Every dog does have its day

Cliche headline for the season? Ward-ing off GWS

Surprise headline for the for the season? Gia wins over Bulldogs faithful

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? See above. I should note at this point I'm a big Gia fan.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 34,500

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Barry Hall

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[boydogs]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Matthew Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Wallis

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Wood to keep Hargrave out of the side

First player reported and why? Will Minson for rough play with an over-zealous tackle

First goal of the season? Gia

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 63

Biggest news headline for the season? Collingwood drink driving incidents

Cliche headline for the season? Bulldogs outrun opponent

Surprise headline for the season? Gold Coast defeat Geelong

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Dylan Addison

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,505

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 4 - Hall, Hudson, Gilbee, Hargrave

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 17

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[AndrewP6]

Great thread! Interesting responses so far... here's my go:

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Pies

Best and Fairest winner? Griff

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? I'd have said Wallis a month ago, but I'll go with Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Jayden Schofield - gets his chance with a couple of games and doesn't let the side down.

First player reported and why? Liam Picken - rough conduct (is that even a charge?:) )

First goal of the season? Shaun Higgins, right foot across the body, 35 out, directly in front.

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes, but with reduced minutes.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 33

Biggest news headline for the season? Saints player in sordid relationship - with a teammate.

Cliche headline for the season? Ratten has the Blues - but for how long?

Surprise headline for the for the season? Etihad produces affordable stadium food

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes - does he need to?

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? DJ
Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,461

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Baz and Hahn.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes (fingers crossed!)

[soupman]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
2nd and Premiers

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?

Freo.

Best and Fairest winner?

Boyd.

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?

Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?

Minson. Goes from being frustrating ruckman to damaging second ruck and forward.

First player reported and why?

Markovic. High contact.

First goal of the season?

Higgins.

Will Lake play in the opening round?

No.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?

97

Biggest news headline for the season?

Player busted for Performance enhancing drugs.

Cliche headline for the season?

The Dogs are barking/Djerrkura/Sherman/Veszpremi enjoying life in the kennel

Surprise headline for the for the season?

Higgins wins Brownlow.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?

Only those who are unbiased against him.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?

Josh Hill.

Predicted number of Bulldog members?

34,257

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)

3. Hall, Hahn and one of the rest.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?

21

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?

3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?

Yes.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon round 1 with the $%#! Hird factor

Best and Fairest winner? Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba round one

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Libba as he can kick a footy unlike the old man

First player reported and why? Picken as he's due a few

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 100+

Biggest news headline for the season? Dogs Rocket to their 2nd flag

Cliche headline for the season? GWS sign ????? (repeated ever week)

Surprise headline for the for the season? Saints miss the Top 8

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes as we need him having a good year

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Minson

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 33,007

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 4 Hall, Hahn, Cross & Gilbee

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 5 games

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 5 games

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes he is the next Chris Grant

[Greystache]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Jayden Schofield- Becomes a best 22 player by seasons end

First player reported and why? Minson- Rough conduct

First goal of the season? Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 55

Biggest news headline for the season? 3 years on- Hawthorn still average, 2008 was a fluke

Cliche headline for the season? Mike Sheehan round 12- The top 8 is locked in, only for 3 teams to be replaced by seasons end

Surprise headline for the for the season? St Kilda school girl caught telling the truth

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? No

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 33,000

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 3- Hall, Gilbee, Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 17

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Both on the same day.

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Tom Williams will finally beat his opponents week in week out.

First player reported and why? Picken, for striking any Saints player!

First goal of the season? Vespa

Will Lake play in the opening round? No, will play round 3

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 26

Biggest news headline for the season? Ricky Nixon comes out and tells the full truth.

Cliche headline for the season? Hall has to stop kicking so many goals for the Dogs...unhealthy.

Surprise headline for the for the season? Aka loses the trust of his TFL team mates after writing new chapters in his book.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes, but one week on, one week off.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Minson

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 32,254

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Two, Hahn/Hall

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 7

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 5

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes
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[Scraggers]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon (Rd 1)

Best and Fairest winner? Ryan Griffen

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba Jnr.

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Winning a prelim ... fourth times a charm

First player reported and why? Big Bad Bazza ... wrestling

First goal of the season? Shaun Higgins ... 23 seconds into the first quarter

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 72 points

Biggest news headline for the season? Dogs Book 1st Grand Final Berth Since 1961

Cliche headline for the season? Bulldogs Rocket Into Finals

Surprise headline for the for the season? St. Kilda Comes Clean

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? No

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Hill / Vespremi

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,437

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 ... Mitch Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 14

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes ... for two years

[immortalmike]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th or 5th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon (Hird's first game coaching)

Best and Fairest winner? Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba will play first but Wallis will play more games

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Tommy Williams (will be in AA squad)

First player reported and why? Liam Picken for wrestling with Delidio

First goal of the season? Gia (snap from a pocket)

Will Lake play in the opening round?no

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?108

Biggest news headline for the season?Collingwood in trouble over salary cap breaches (I wish)

Cliche headline for the season?Old Bulldog wants to win premiership

Surprise headline for the for the season?Fevola becomes Buddhist monk

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?No, people are stupid and unfortunately some of those people are Bulldog supporters

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?Mitch Hahn

Predicted number of Bulldog members?30,521 and a half

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) none

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?8

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?yes (Wood on the other hand....will also sign)

[Dancin' Douggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
first

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
None. We will give it to ourselves.

Best and Fairest winner?

Shaun Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?

Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?

Veszpremi. Consistency

First player reported and why?

Picken. High contact of some description.

First goal of the season?

Hall

Will Lake play in the opening round?

Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?

63

Biggest news headline for the season?

Another sordid scandal at St. Kilda.

Cliche headline for the season?

Rocket says something is 'pleasing'.

Surprise headline for the for the season?

Barry Hall joins Brett Kirk as a Buddhist

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?

Yes. Not that he needs to, people who say he is soft are simply wrong.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?

Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members?

32081

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)

1. Mitch Hahn.
Hoping Bazz can sneak another year in.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?

8

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?

0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?

Yes (PLEASE)

[Mantis]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Adam Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Ed Barlow will play 10+ games

First player reported and why? Picken for unduly rough play

First goal of the season? Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 74

Biggest news headline for the season? Malthouse wants to coach in 2012

Cliche headline for the season? St.Kilda school-girl has more secret photos

Surprise headline for the for the season? I was wrong - Aker

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Some people are never happy.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31954

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 4

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 20

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? No - somebody had to say it.... but I hope he stays.

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?

2nd place

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?

Round 6 - Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner?

Shaun Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?

Wallis

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?

Zeppaniah Skinner – Zero to hero by round 22

First player reported and why?

Will Minson – Something associated with White Line Fever

First goal of the season?

Jarrad Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round?

No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?

72 points

Biggest news headline for the season?

Bulldogs damage Premiership Cup During wild Victory Celebrations

Cliche headline for the season?

Rocket ready to Launch <insert here> Finals Campaign, Media Career, Player Review, etc, etc

Surprise headline for the for the season?

Andrea Demetriou – Acknowledges Inappropriate dealings over 2011 TV rights deal

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?

No - you can only please some people some of the time

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?

Roughhead

Predicted number of Bulldog members?

32,658

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)

2 - Hall and Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?

14

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?

1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?

Yes

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? cOLLINGWOOD

Best and Fairest winner? Cross

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Vaspremi, second highest goal kicker

First player reported and why? Williams reckless head contact

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round?no

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 66

Biggest news headline for the season? Fevola signs a deal with Essendon for 2012

Cliche headline for the season? Aker says I told you so

Surprise headline for the for the season? St Kilda players comes out of the closet

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Some not all, I was pretty happy with his performance last year anyway, some of his value is not readily appreciated or seen. Gilbee is the new bitch anyway :rolleyes:

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Addison

Predicted number of Bulldog members?30001

Number of retirees at the end of the season? Hargrave (controversial! I really had none..)

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 11

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? YES YES YES

[Maddog37]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Dons

Best and Fairest winner? Cross

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Liber

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? DFA will really step up this year.

First player reported and why? Hall. High bump

First goal of the season? Hall

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 86

Biggest news headline for the season? Gay drug user betting illegally

Cliche headline for the season? Ratten in the Gun for. Matthews/Roos/Malthouse

Surprise headline for the for the season? Woof users voted most intelligent fans.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes. Still the best deliverer of the footy into our forward half.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Jones

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 35600

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Four.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? yes

[ReLoad]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 4th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Daniel Cross

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Zeph skinner as he will take a mark over a lighting tower at the MCG.

First player reported and why? Minson as he thinks he can do plastic surgery on an opposition player without any anaesthetic

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes - Sub

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 64

Biggest news headline for the season? Fevola nominates for the draft

Cliche headline for the season? Hot Pies.

Surprise headline for the for the season? Akermanis is the shy retiring type.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Nope.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Minson

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 31,988

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 3

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 16

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? donuts, zero

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?[/QUOTE] No.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? Matthew Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Shaun Higgins, a full season without injury or ailments and I think he will finally deliver on all the promise.

First player reported and why? Liam Picken, for a late high hit.

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 57

Biggest news headline for the season? Sub-rule to be extended to two in 2012

Cliche headline for the season? Malthouse will he or won't he coach in the AFL 2012
?
Surprise headline for the for the season? Fevola confirmed as next Dalai Lama

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Nope. The haters will always be haters.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 30,850

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 Mitch Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 8

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[the banker]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Second

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Geelong round 11

Best and Fairest winner? Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Liam Jones will develop by mid season into a strong marking target.

First player reported and why? Cross - accidental head high bump

First goal of the season? Bazza

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 43

Biggest news headline for the season? Ratten leaves Blues, Carlton in talks with Paul Roos.

Cliche headline for the season? Scully denies GWS deal.

Surprise headline for the for the season? Karmicheal Hunt BOG

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Not the die-hard critics, but why worry

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Moles

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 32275

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Hahn, Hall

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 16

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 3

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[LostDoggy]

Great Thread GVGjr. Hope I can add some thought

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Pies

Best and Fairest winner? Griff (Back to Back)

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? "Western" Wood fitting replacement for Harbrow

First player reported and why? Pickers, coz the Tackle has been outlawed

First goal of the season? "Merlin" Magic

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 38

Biggest news headline for the season? Brendan & Alex Fevola together again. In Rehab

Cliche headline for the season? Dogs Bite again

Surprise headline for the for the season? Hird hands over reigns to Bomber

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? mmmmmmm Maybe

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Sticky Hill / Dyl "Pickle" Addison

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 35099, They'll all join the bandwagon prior to 30th June and complain that they aren't guaranteed G/F Tkts

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 15

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yep
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[The Pie Man]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 5th

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Matthew Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? I'm hoping Liam Jones

First player reported and why? Picken

First goal of the season? Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 43

Biggest news headline for the season? 2nd 3 strikes drug shock

Cliche headline for the season? Where will Malthouse be in 2012?

Surprise headline for the for the season? Scott brothers in post siren on-field stoush

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? If it hasn't happened now, I can't see it - unless he spends 80% + time in the midfield and can do a Jose Romero perception wise

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill, though with his engine it makes more sense for him to start games....Hargrave when returning from injury would be a good option

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 32,049

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2 (Hahn & Hall...expecting more next year)

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 14

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes

[Cyberdoggie]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
second
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
Essendon
Best and Fairest winner?
Matthew Boyd
Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?
Liberatore
Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?
Libba, Seems to be more comfortable adjusting to the level at this stage, Wallis will find his groove a little further down the track
First player reported and why?
Hargrave, not many others are likely to swing a punch in our side
First goal of the season?
Grant
Will Lake play in the opening round?
no
How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?
45
Biggest news headline for the season?
Fevola or the 17 year old girl again
Cliche headline for the season?
Rocket in no rush to sign/ Dogs taking each game as it comes/ Hall to make decision at the end of the season.
Surprise headline for the for the season?
Lions sack Voss
Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?
only the ones that like him.
Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?
Moles
Predicted number of Bulldog members?
31,500
Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)
2 Hahn and Hall
How many senior games will Liam Jones play?
15
How many senior games will Christian Howard play?
3
Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
yes

[mjp]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
Third with 15 wins.
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
Essendon
Best and Fairest winner?
Liam Picken
Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?
Liberatore
Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?
Easton Wood AA defender.
First player reported and why?
Cross or Picken for high contact.
First goal of the season?
Gia
Will Lake play in the opening round?
Yes
How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?
56
Biggest news headline for the season?
Fevola returning to the Blues
Cliche headline for the season?
Brett Ratten under pressure
Surprise headline for the for the season?
Serious investigation launched into non-Football related player payments.
Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?
No, but it doesn't really matter.
Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?
Hill
Predicted number of Bulldog members?
33000
Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)
1-Hall
How many senior games will Liam Jones play?
18
How many senior games will Christian Howard play?
NONE.
Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
Nope - GWS bound.

[The Coon Dog]

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
Nope - GWS bound.

Do you know something Mike, or is it just a gut feel?

[mjp]

Do you know something Mike, or is it just a gut feel?

Gut only. I think he (or his manager) have already signed.

If we nearly lost Lake due to salary constraints, I think it is almost certain we will lose Callan.

[1eyedog]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Second
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Possibly Essendon in Round 1
Best and Fairest winner? Griff to back it up
Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba
Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Skinner because of his natural ability and athleticism
First player reported and why? Picken for clouting someone
First goal of the season? Hall
Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes as a sub
How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 76 points
Biggest news headline for the season? Fevola involved with St. Kilda in schoolgirl fiasco
Cliche headline for the season? No Buddy, no Hawthorn
Surprise headline for the for the season? Fremantle's Barlow wins Brownlow
Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Only if he performs in the finals
Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Possibly Hill
Predicted number of Bulldog members? 38,000 if we get on a roll
Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 (Ben Hudson)
How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 6-8
How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 0
Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? I hope so

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Tom Williams

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Wallis

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Josh Hill

First player reported and why? Liam Picken, rough play

First goal of the season? Gia

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 34

Biggest news headline for the season? Geelong surprise doubters

Cliche headline for the season? One more loss & out Voss

Surprise headline for the for the season? Judd goes back to back

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Moles

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 33,000

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 10

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? No

[mjp]

Best and Fairest winner? Tom Williams


OK...I would have thought top 10 was a stretch - what are you seeing that I am not???

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?
Third.
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
Collingwood
Best and Fairest winner?
Adam Cooney
Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?
Liberatore
Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?
Addison - He's primed for a good year IMO. Can play forward or back.
First player reported and why?
Picken. Retaliation.
First goal of the season?
Barry Hall.
Will Lake play in the opening round?
Yes - maybe as a sub.
How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?
42
Biggest news headline for the season?
Malthouse to coach Carlton.
Cliche headline for the season?
Daniel Wells to have career best year?
Surprise headline for the for the season?
Fevola to play AFL football again.
Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?
Not unless he performs in September.
Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?
Moles.
Predicted number of Bulldog members?
34,532.
Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)
1. Hall
2. Hudson
How many senior games will Liam Jones play?
17.
How many senior games will Christian Howard play?
0.
Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
Yes.

[The Underdog]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Fourth

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?
Essendon

Best and Fairest winner?
Matthew Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?
Lil Libber

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?
Shaun Higgins - plays 22 games

First player reported and why?Nathan Djerkurra - Accidental High Contact

First goal of the season?
Daniel Giansiracusa

Will Lake play in the opening round?
No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?
47

Biggest news headline for the season?
Something about a girl and something with footballers, ie nothing to do with football /
Someone signs with GWS for heaps of cash

Cliche headline for the season?
Eade under pressure to make Grand Final or faces sack

Surprise headline for the for the season?
AFL admits sub rule mistake

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?
If I count, then yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?
Pat Veszpremi

Predicted number of Bulldog members?
32562

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)
Does Mitch Hahn count?

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?
12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?
0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?
He's probably the most likely to go

[Flamethrower]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Fremantle R5

Best and Fairest winner? Callan Ward

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Wally

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Zeph Skinner - will be a regular senior player by September

First player reported and why? Justin Sherman, wrestling in round 2 v Lions

First goal of the season? Daniel Giansiracusa

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 14

Biggest news headline for the season? Pies lose flag, all points for salary cap rort

Cliche headline for the season? Coach facing axe

Surprise headline for the for the season? Tom Scully signs with Carlton

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes, if he delivers in a prelim or Granny

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Jordan Roughead

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 38,054

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 - Mitch Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 15

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes. 3ys/$1.2 million

[LostDoggy]

OK...I would have thought top 10 was a stretch - what are you seeing that I am not???

Going way, way out there with this one, lol.

I expect him to have a great year, let's see what happens :D

[The Doctor]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season?

Fifth

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season?

Essendon

Best and Fairest winner?

Tom Williams

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore?

Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why?

Cooney will come 2nd in the goal kicking due to resting in the forward line rather than the bench

First player reported and why?

Matthew Boyd for being too stern on his own players

First goal of the season?

Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round?

Yes because Eade loves his veterans whether they are fit and in form or not

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3?

67

Biggest news headline for the season?

Teen Girl Accuses Saints star of Inappropriate Behaviour

Cliche headline for the season?

Saints Star Denies Inappropriate Behaviour

Surprise headline for the for the season?

"I'm Not the Messiah" - Hird

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over?

Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season?

Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members?

31,674

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings)

2. Hahn and Gilbee

How many senior games will Liam Jones play?

10

How many senior games will Christian Howard play?

1

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs?

Hope so. Yes

[Ghost Dog]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? First

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Both, round 1( marketing ploy and fair roll of the dice.

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Skinner - for his defensive work

First player reported and why? Liam Picken. late and high in a losing game

First goal of the season? Libbbbbbbaaaaaa

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 96

Biggest news headline for the season? First openly gay AFL player comes out

Cliche headline for the season? Who let the Dogs out?

Surprise headline for the for the season? Dogs announce record membership

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Yes,

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Addison

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 38,000+

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) Hahn, Hall, Gilbee

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 10

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes. Family is local.

[Ozza]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood (although I'm concerned about Essendon)

Best and Fairest winner? Matthew Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Liberatore.

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Libba to become a regular senior player, walk up start by finals time.

First player reported and why? Brian Lake

First goal of the season? Shaun Higgins

Will Lake play in the opening round? No

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 88.

Biggest news headline for the season? First Gay footballer comes out.

Cliche headline for the season? Voss' future uncertain.

Surprise headline for the for the season? Gold Coast notch up first win.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Those he hasn't won over already will never be convinced.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Brodie Moles

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 33,241

Number of retirees at the end of the season? Just Mitch Hahn.

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 20, plus finals.

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? None

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes.

[egan-kennedy-ford]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood
Best and Fairest winner? Cross
Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Wallis (both to play by R4)

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Callan Ward will surprise non-Dogs people by establishing himself as an elite midfielder.
First player reported and why? Dylan Addison - over vigorous and a little careless in a one on one contest
First goal of the season? Jarrad Grant
Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes - Essendon have a lot of tall forward options, a few of whom aren't overly mobile. Even at less than 100% he'll be vital
How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 68
Biggest news headline for the season? A number of recreational drug users at one club will be named
Cliche headline for the season? Whichever club is winless after 4 or 5 rounds (GC excluded) will have their coach labelled a "Dead Man Walking"
Surprise headline for the for the season? Malthouse takes on senior coach role at rival club
Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? Those that don't like Gia now are never gonna like him (was AFL #1 for goal assists last year). Maybe with Eade's reported greater emphasis on forward pressure, Gia may be tighter in this area and win a few over.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Sam Reid
Predicted number of Bulldog members? 34,000
Number of retirees at the end of the season? 1 or 2 - Hahn probable, Hall or Hudson possibles depending on injuries
How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 12
How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2
Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Surely, being a local and all. The Dogs don't get enough credit for our unique record of having most of our long termers being locals (of our 300 gamers, EJ, Hawk, Johnno, Westy and Bubba were all locals - only Granty is an exception and Daylesford isn't really that far away). Our leading player at present (in terms of Dogs games played), Giansiracusa, is another local.

[BulldogBelle]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? - 3rd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? - Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? - Daniel Cross

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? - Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? - C Ward, after an injury free season.

First player reported and why? - Liam Picken, squaring up.

First goal of the season? - Barry Hall

Will Lake play in the opening round? - No, I think he'll miss.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? - 49 points.

Biggest news headline for the season? Ross Lyon: I'll never coach again.

Cliche headline for the season? - GWS signs player x

Surprise headline for the for the season? - AFL to abolish NAB cup and extend AFL season even further.

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? - Yes

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? - Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? - 36,774

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) - 1

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? - 12

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? - 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? - Yes, he will.

[Mantis]

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? - 2



Have I missed something here?

Liam has played in each of our practice matches and has done ok. If he wasn't in our plans for 2011 would you have thought that others would have played ahead of him?

[BulldogBelle]

Have I missed something here?

Typo...meant to be 12.

[LostDoggy]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? - 1st
Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? - Will not lose a game

Best and Fairest winner? - Shaun Higgins

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? - Liberatore

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? - Zephy because he is an excitement machine

First player reported and why? - Barry Hall for doing up his shoelaces, Ian Collins overules report !

First goal of the season? - Vezpremi

Will Lake play in the opening round? - No, I think he'll miss.

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? - 100

Biggest news headline for the season? Aker comes out that he is gay

Cliche headline for the season? - Fev dating St.Kilda schoolgirl !

Surprise headline for the for the season? - Malthouse to Eades assistant

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? - Doesn't need to win me over

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? - Roughy

Predicted number of Bulldog members? - 35127

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) - 1 Mitch Hahn after he does a Stuart Dew and gets promoted and in best players in Grand Final

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? - 22

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? - 4

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? - Yes, he will

[Ghost Dog]

Fev dating St.Kilda schoolgirl !:D lol

[Daughter of the West]

Did anyone see the 2011 Time Capsule in the Age?

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/2011-time-capsule-20110322-1c5br.html

Six of them had us a premiers (inlcuding Bob Murphy, but he shouldn't consider anything else :D)!

Plus another couple were calling us as the runner up to the Filth (uuuuurrrggghhhh, that would be a fate worse than death I would reckon! :eek:)

I'd much prefer to stay well and truly under the radar and sneak up on everyone thanks.

[mjp]

Did anyone see the 2011 Time Capsule in the Age?

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/2011-time-capsule-20110322-1c5br.html

Six of them had us a premiers (inlcuding Bob Murphy, but he shouldn't consider anything else :D)!

Plus another couple were calling us as the runner up to the Filth (uuuuurrrggghhhh, that would be a fate worse than death I would reckon! :eek:)

I'd much prefer to stay well and truly under the radar and sneak up on everyone thanks.

...and Tim Lane again shows his love of our club.

Most anti Dogs commentator EVER. I wish I knew what his problem was.

[Ghost Dog]

His daughter got it right at least!

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

...and Tim Lane again shows his love of our club.

Most anti Dogs commentator EVER. I wish I knew what his problem was.

Agree, but Mark MacLure isn't far behind him.
I had the misfortune to meet him years ago at a work function when he used to work for Valvoline, and when I mentioned I was a Dogs supporter, he said "Gees that's not something I'd be telling anyone about, and proceeded to rubbish them for the next 5 minutes. This was back in 2000.
He was on AFL 360 tonight, and his disdain for the club was plain to see.

[Maddog37]

I did watch him too tonight. His opinions are not worthwhile IMO. He is a poor mans Sam Newman.

[azabob]

Agree, but Mark MacLure isn't far behind him.
I had the misfortune to meet him years ago at a work function when he used to work for Valvoline, and when I mentioned I was a Dogs supporter, he said "Gees that's not something I'd be telling anyone about, and proceeded to rubbish them for the next 5 minutes. This was back in 2000.
He was on AFL 360 tonight, and his disdain for the club was plain to see.

Love listening to Mark M. I think he's the best in the business. Doesn't sugar coat anything.

[JohnGentStand]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? Premiers

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Essendon

Best and Fairest winner? Capt. Boyd

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Gia...Norm Smith !

First player reported and why? big tough spike mcveigh for attempting to intimidate a bulldog
for the doggies I'll go with DFA for a high shepherd
First goal of the season? J Grant

Will Lake play in the opening round? yep, too good even on 1 leg, to leave out

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 111

Biggest news headline for the season? Fev's shock Vegas wedding

Cliche headline for the season? Tigers bare their claws....

Surprise headline for the for the season? Cross buoyed by Boyd....Boyd cross with Cross !!?

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? why not? Eags did

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Will Minson

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 36,789

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 2 , Hall , Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 9

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 0

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? no GWS cash will win

[mjp]

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? why not? Eags did


Shouldn't you have added a little :rolleyes: to this one?

[The Pie Man]

...and Tim Lane again shows his love of our club.

Most anti Dogs commentator EVER. I wish I knew what his problem was.

Probably burnt by his commentary in the 1st quarter vs Geelong last year when we were 2 goals up

[Bulldog4life]

Predicted finish at the end of the home and away season? 2nd

Which opposition side will give us our first loss for the season? Collingwood

Best and Fairest winner? Adam Cooney

Who will debut in the seniors first between Wallis and Libertore? Libba

Which will prove to be the biggest surprise packet of the season and why? Ayce Cordy to star at Willy and play his first game for the doggies

First player reported and why? Picken for wrestling

First goal of the season? Barry Hall

Will Lake play in the opening round? Yes

How many points will be beat the Gold Coast Suns by in round 3? 54

Biggest news headline for the season? GWS nabs Pendles

Cliche headline for the season? Who can beat the Pies?

Surprise headline for the for the season? Carlton wants Fev back

Can Giansiracusa win the supporters over? No. Some will never be happy with him.

Which player will be used as the 'sub' the most times during the season? Josh Hill

Predicted number of Bulldog members? 35,074

Number of retirees at the end of the season? (Not delistings) 1 - Mitch Hahn

How many senior games will Liam Jones play? 17

How many senior games will Christian Howard play? 2

Will Callan Ward sign on again with the Dogs? Yes. His folks are both locals.