Following our exes...................

[bulldogtragic]

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I'm still *!*!*!*!ing annoyed that we let him go. Not putting every obstacle in his way and trying every solution to the issue with his dad was one of the worst decisions we ever made.

He was out of contract and really wanted to play with his best mate who left Geelong to go to Freo at the same time. Not sure we have much of a hand to play when he’s out of contract. If it’s any consolation, his mate walked out of Freo, his high profile coach got sacked, they’ve underperformed on field and his body seems to have been mismanaged. He might be very regretful of his choice.

[Twodogs]

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He was out of contract and really wanted to play with his best mate who left Geelong to go to Freo at the same time. Not sure we have much of a hand to play when he’s out of contract. If it’s any consolation, his mate walked out of Freo, his high profile coach got sacked, they’ve underperformed on field and his body seems to have been mismanaged. He might be very regretful of his choice.

Thanks but if he regrets his decision then the futility of it just annoys me even more. We'll never get those prime years of a decent key defender (which is something that we desperately needed) back. I love him for the final series he gave us, who else could have done a job on Cyril Rioli and Buddy Franklin, but I would have loved the following 4 or 5 years to follow it up.

[bulldogtragic]

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Thanks but if he regrets his decision then the futility of it just annoys me even more. We'll never get those prime years of a decent key defender (which is something that we desperately needed) back. I love him for the final series he gave us, who else could have done a job on Cyril Rioli and Buddy Franklin, but I would have loved the following 4 or 5 years to follow it up.

You and me both. But when he walks out that’s on him. Not even a premiership and presumably a fair pay rise could keep him. I can’t fault the club. But players leave, players come in.

[merantau]

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I think Stringer's performance against Richmond tonight should put paid to any more discussion around "would we have him back?"

He kicked one goal and celebrated as if he had won the game. Then, when he had the chance to put his side two kicks up, his snap under not too much pressure, missed everything.

He was a non contributor for 97.25% of the game.

[Bornadog]

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I think Stringer's performance against Richmond tonight should put paid to any more discussion around "would we have him back?"

He kicked one goal and celebrated as if he had won the game. Then, when he had the chance to put his side two kicks up, his snap under not too much pressure, missed everything.

He was a non contributor for 97.25% of the game.

He got his usual 13 disposals. He is an average footballer at best.

[Twodogs]

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You and me both. But when he walks out that’s on him. Not even a premiership and presumably a fair pay rise could keep him. I can’t fault the club. But players leave, players come in.

Yeah fair point.

I know that I should just let it go because it's done and over with. It's not like Stringer, Dalhaus or Roughhead overly bother me But for some reason I have trouble moving on with this one.

[jeemak]

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Yeah fair point.

I know that I should just let it go because it's done and over with. It's not like Stringer, Dalhaus or Roughhead overly bother me But for some reason I have trouble moving on with this one.

Yes, this is a particular bugbear of yours that I've found fascinating over the years. Geography, compassion, logistics and other well reasoned factors explained and openly acknowledged by you haven't seemed to have turned you around on it.

[Twodogs]

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Yes, this is a particular bugbear of yours that I've found fascinating over the years. Geography, compassion, logistics and other well reasoned factors explained and openly acknowledged by you haven't seemed to have turned you around on it.

I think it's because it was the first crack n the premiership team and the fact we let a premiership key defender who could play on falls and smalls for a relatively minor draft pick that annoys me the most.

[bulldogtragic]

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12 years
4 delistings
4,671 days
100 games this week, 10 with us
93 Years - Longest wait to get to 100

Congrats Sam Reid.

[EasternWest]

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12 years
4 delistings
4,671 days
100 games this week, 10 with us
93 Years - Longest wait to get to 100

Congrats Sam Reid.

That's some kind of royalty.

He's a good fella, Sam so good on him.

[jazzadogs]

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12 years
4 delistings
4,671 days
100 games this week, 10 with us
93 Years - Longest wait to get to 100

Congrats Sam Reid.

I think it's time to revive the Eker thread. That's Hall of Fame levels.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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12 years
4 delistings
4,671 days
100 games this week, 10 with us
93 Years - Longest wait to get to 100

Congrats Sam Reid.

Amazing accomplishment, real credit to his character, and persistence

Diagnosed a type 1 diabetic after his second season with us, has had at least 1 shoulder reconstruction and Id dare say many other surgeries

[Axe Man]

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AFL CHAMP’s COVID CHEMO

AFL champion Paul Dimattina has revealed the true extent of heartache he, his family and workers face as the state of Victoria extends lockdown for Covid-19, labelling the dire situation “financial armageddon”.

The publican detailed this week his exclusive South Melbourne establishment, Lamaro’s, is haemorrhaging 28 grand a week, he is in the grips of depression, receiving chemotherapy and his kids haven’t stopped crying as a result of the lockdown.

The high profile ex-footballer has become somewhat of an unofficial spokesman in the media calling out the state government, but never has he been so giving, so raw and so emotional about the challenges he’s faced and is facing.

“This is soul destroying,” the former Richmond and Western Bulldogs’ player said, unable to open his doors to the public.

“So many of these small hospitality venues don’t have that much money and they’re going to cop it like they’ve never copped it before, because there is no Jobkeeper or rent relief.

“It’s financial armageddon for businesses here.

“I’m 28k in the hole, 28 thousand a week. I have my wages, my rent and utilities to pay.

“But the main reason I’m so stressed and depressed is my kids. They balled their eyes out when the government said we are going into another lockdown and not going to school. They literally lost their shit.” the father of three told Sheahan Ink.

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino announced Thursday the coronavirus was still yet to be contained and Melburnians would face an extension of restrictions.

Dimattina’s son is studying year 12 and loves playing Australia Rules football, he fears the football season will be lost to lockdown again, and his two sisters couldn’t stop crying at the prospect of not going to school, seeing friends or playing sport.

“They’re beside themselves with fear. The kids fear a repeat of last year, but I’m trying to keep them upbeat and positive. Now they are talking about a mental health crisis like you wouldn’t believe.”

Even 131 games of AFL football and a very healthy exercise regimen couldn’t stave off a serious medical condition that almost crippled Dimattina last year.

Facing the prospect of losing his business in 2020 due to the lockdown, his nervous system capitulated under the stress, sending him to hospital, dealing with a neurological condition that affected the nerves in his face, his speech and at times his ability to breathe.

A very emotional appearance on Sky News revealed the severity of Dimattina’s battle.

He is still receiving chemotherapy for the disease.

Doctors are treating him the same way they would a blood cancer patient.

The stress Dimattina revealed is not just contained to his wife, kids and business, but his staff, with many living week to week.

“My casual staff are stuffed. They have rent, have to feed themselves and without money how the hell do they do it?”

“I’m really concerned for their futures, for everybody in hospitality. People will turn to whatever they can to put food on their table so you can pay your rent. For some … this could lead to crime, to selling drugs, to prostitution.”

“I’m not exaggerating, it’s going to get worse and worse,” Dimattina said.

He is also bullish for those uncertain about receiving the Covid vaccine.

“Just get it, people need to get it, people need to get vaccinated. I’ve had the AstraZeneca jab and I haven’t had a blood clot.

“I’m not an anti-vaxxer but if that’s what it’s going to take to so we don’t have to stay home and be locked away, then do it.

“Otherwise we are going to keep getting locked away.”

Dimattina believes the lawmakers are lacking common sense when determining the restrictions for the residents of Victoria.

He cites NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian as a shining light, confining the virus to certain areas by closing down certain suburbs and shires, not locking up the entire state.

“Look after the vulnerable and the elderly, but the rest of us, let us out of the house, lockdowns are not the solution. You’re messing with our lives.

“If I didn’t have three kids, I’d be gone (interstate) in a heart beat”

[Bornadog]

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Another HUN negative story trying to undermine the Health Authorities.

[Axe Man]

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Another HUN negative story trying to undermine the Health Authorities.

I would have thought it is the opinion and experience of Dimma through a very tough time. Whether you agree with the measures taken by the State Government or not I think we can all agree the lockdowns have been devastating for many small businesses in particular and will have taken a massive mental toll on many people.