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Do you think Roy Laird could possibly get the bulldogs to the Grand Final?
They obviously have a good system down at Elizabeth,and they know how to produce players capable of playing hard consistent football.Roy Laird in my opinion is the best coach in the SANFL with an outstanding record,and he must have the total respect of the players. I would think this year with the exit of a few class players (especially Obst and Grima) they may find it harder.
In my opinion if Roy can guide them to the top, or around the mark,(and this season will test him) he should seriously consider taking the next step into the role as an assistant coach at AFL level.I am sure he would have no problem finding a club willing to take him.

Probably !!!

I think only injury to older key players could possibly undermine the Dogs this year, and interestingly a few people I've spoken with reckon thats a possibility.

However the Dogs have lost key players in the past but are that far ahead of the rest, and possess enough quality in depth (not to mention finals experience), that I can't see them missing the Granny.

Constance_Perm wrote:I think only injury to older key players could possibly undermine the Dogs this year, and interestingly a few people I've spoken with reckon thats a possibility.

However the Dogs have lost key players in the past but are that far ahead of the rest, and possess enough quality in depth (not to mention finals experience), that I can't see them missing the Granny.

i agree

they are far superior to any other club

8 other clubs are playing for second

panthers 2008 wrote:Do you think Roy Laird could possibly get the bulldogs to the Grand Final?
They obviously have a good system down at Elizabeth,and they know how to produce players capable of playing hard consistent football.Roy Laird in my opinion is the best coach in the SANFL with an outstanding record,and he must have the total respect of the players. I would think this year with the exit of a few class players (especially Obst and Grima) they may find it harder.
In my opinion if Roy can guide them to the top, or around the mark,(and this season will test him) he should seriously consider taking the next step into the role as an assistant coach at AFL level.I am sure he would have no problem finding a club willing to take him.

Does a bear sh1t in the woods?

Clear favourites, i think they will shit it in!

I smell fear....

I smell silver polish...

It's a damn good question and there are so many variables at this point of the season it is difficult to judge. If things go as well (no injuries, no dissension in the ranks etc) then I would expect a GF berth as the club will accept nothing short of improvement on last year. Bring it on!

If anyone can Roy Laird can. Professionalism personified.

Wedgie wrote:If anyone can Roy Laird can. Professionalism personified.

along with kris grant greatest asset the club has.

Yes, with his eyes closed.

They could probably bring back Daryl Hicks or Cowboy Neale and still win it

GWW wrote:They could probably bring back Daryl Hicks or Cowboy Neale and still win it

But surely they'd struggle with Gary Window...

i know the one thing that'll stop them going deep into the finals but i don't think roy will allow or accept it

































complacency

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mighty_tiger_79 wrote:

Constance_Perm wrote:I think only injury to older key players could possibly undermine the Dogs this year, and interestingly a few people I've spoken with reckon thats a possibility.

However the Dogs have lost key players in the past but are that far ahead of the rest, and possess enough quality in depth (not to mention finals experience), that I can't see them missing the Granny.

i agree

they are far superior to any other club

8 other clubs are playing for second

Don't say that. Youll get a lecture about how the other eight teams shouldn't even bother rocking up this year. I always do.

Quite probably....but will have some help from the best SANFL playing sqaud

Jar Man Out wrote:

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:

Constance_Perm wrote:I think only injury to older key players could possibly undermine the Dogs this year, and interestingly a few people I've spoken with reckon thats a possibility.

However the Dogs have lost key players in the past but are that far ahead of the rest, and possess enough quality in depth (not to mention finals experience), that I can't see them missing the Granny.

i agree

they are far superior to any other club

8 other clubs are playing for second

Don't say that. Youll get a lecture about how the other eight teams shouldn't even bother rocking up this year. I always do.

i would actually look forward to hearing a lecture from the 8 other clubs who think that their club has a genuine shot at the title..........

centrals are a machine........firing on all cylinders

I wish I was as sure of winning X Lotto as I am of them making it to the big one again this year

interesting that this thread doesnt mention which year he is going to make the GF again.....a bet eachway everyone?