Western Bulldogs 2016

[Booney]

It's sadly been confirmed the most liked bloke in AFL footy has indeed done his ACL. :

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The Western Bulldogs’ early prognosis has been confirmed, with scans to skipper Bob Murphy’s left knee revealing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Murphy went in for scans on Monday, with the results confirming what had been suspected on Sunday evening after the Dogs' three-point loss to Hawthorn.

“Bob’s scans have just come in and they do confirm that he has ruptured his ACL and he has some medial ligament damage as well," Football Manager Graham Lowe told westernbulldogs.com.au.

“We’re going to give Bob as much time as he needs to consider his position, and [his] plans for moving forward.

“The Club will support him in any way we can to make sure we support him in making the right decision for him and his family.”

[nuggety goodness]

That really sucks!

[Jase]

Unless he is going to play another 3 years (which I hope he does) go LARS... if it gets him 1 or 2 more years then it'll do the job...

[valleys07]

Jeez that sucks.

Best wishes to Bob in his recovery.

[bennymacca]

Do you reckon he will play on? Will be 34 next year if he does. As others have said I guess LARS is an option, but I dunno. I guess the lure of a potential crack at a flag would be pretty significant.

Would have a pretty big media career ahead of him given he can actually string a sentence together

[valleys07]

AA mentioned that LARS is not an option as there is damage to another tendon(?)

[The Dark Knight]

Would have a pretty big media career ahead of him given he can actually string a sentence together

Definitely, he's really good on AFL 360. Doesn't talk in clichés and speaks his mind in the right manner. I enjoy listening to him talk about the game.

[gadj1976]

Do you reckon he will play on? Will be 34 next year if he does. As others have said I guess LARS is an option, but I dunno. I guess the lure of a potential crack at a flag would be pretty significant.

Would have a pretty big media career ahead of him given he can actually string a sentence together

There are 34 year olds that have done the crash bang midfield roles or forwards and then there are the 34 year old hard running outside players. Most crash bang mids and key forwards don't last till 34 but outside mids/running defenders like him could. I really hope he plays on. He's been involved in a predominantly ordinary club (success wise) for ages and now the club is looking like tasting some success this happens. Horrible luck. I feel sorry for the bloke. Best of luck to him!

[Q.]

Will play next year and Bulldogs to win the premiership in 2017

[Wedgie]

Someone is love tweeting the entire 1996 Footscray season, what an absolute legend, I love it! Footscray FC 1996

[Booney]

From the Bulldogs site -

The Western Bulldogs Football Club confirms that it has dealt with an incident in the last several weeks involving two of its players; Tom Boyd and Zaine Cordy.

The incident involved an altercation between Tom and Zaine, in which both players were affected by alcohol.

The Club is strongly against any form of violent behaviour and is extremely disappointed in the actions of both players, particularly by the actions of Tom.

The Club has responded by invoking a range of sanctions and other measures:

- It has required Tom and Zaine to apologise and explain their conduct to their teammates and colleagues
- It has required Tom to undergo appropriate counselling
- It has suspended Tom and Zaine from AFL selection until the Club deems it appropriate for both to return
- It has imposed the maximum available fine of $5000 in respect of the relevant unacceptable aspects of Tom’s behaviour
Tom and Zaine have accepted these sanctions, and they have all been implemented.

Additionally, Tom has volunteered a significant personal contribution of time and money to a not for profit organisation focused on the prevention of social violence.

Tom and Zaine have committed to the Club that there will be no repetition of such behaviour and that they will atone to their teammates and the Club.

The Club accepts the sincerity of their remorse and commitment. We will continue to fully support both players.

The Club will have no further comment to make on the matter.

[bennymacca]

Zaine probably mentioned the $$$ he was getting for being a reserves player and he got one for his troubles

[stan]

Well not even a reserves player now. Lots of $$$ sitting there internally suspended.

[Booney]

Tom probably said "Your parents called you Zaine" and got one for his troubles,

[stan]

Tom Boyd manager is clearly a genius. managed tk get him on big $$$ for a long term contract and he has hardly played.

Imagine trying to play poker with him.

[Booney]

Tom Boyd manager is clearly a genius. managed tk get him on big $$$ for a long term contract and he has hardly played.

Imagine trying to play poker with him.

Liam Pickering.

[The Bedge]

Good old Titus O'Reily: "When Tom Boyd apologised to the playing group, he began by introducing himself."

[Booney]

Tom Boyd is actually latin for 'Buyers remorse'. - Titus

So we'll obviously need to set up a go fund me campaign to help Tom Boyd cover his $5000 fine. - Titus

Bulldogs were smart to try and keep this quiet. Stuff like this never leaks. - Titus

[bennymacca]

Tom Boyd is actually latin for 'Buyers remorse'. - Titus

So we'll obviously need to set up a go fund me campaign to help Tom Boyd cover his $5000 fine. - Titus

Bulldogs were smart to try and keep this quiet. Stuff like this never leaks. - Titus

Haha be must be waiting for stuff like this to happen.

[Booney]

Reports are Cordy gave Boyd some lip about getting money for nothing....Boyd gave him one.

They are also reportedly best mates and remain that way, just a little hiccup wrapped up with some home truths.