@Red Russian

I've not caught as many games on TV as I'd have liked as I've had a lot of work trips in spring / early summer, but I've been checking the scores and noted the Dogs are doing nicely.

I wonder, is this going to follow the same pattern for me as with football? I started supporting United in the 80s when we were mainly rubbish, and then we got really good and I had to live with people assuming I was a glory supporter. Fast forward ~4 decades and I latched onto the Bulldogs, for a mixture of arbitrary reasons and the vibe of the supporters, and they were not doing great at the time. If they stuff Collingwood in the final this year, I'll take the stigma!

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 4 minutes ago
I've not caught as many games on TV as I'd have liked as I've had a lot of work trips in spring / early summer, but I've been checking the scores and noted the Dogs are doing nicely.

I wonder, is this going to follow the same pattern for me as with football? I started supporting United in the 80s when we were mainly rubbish, and then we got really good and I had to live with people assuming I was a glory supporter. Fast forward ~4 decades and I latched onto the Bulldogs, for a mixture of arbitrary reasons and the vibe of the supporters, and they were not doing great at the time. If they stuff Collingwood in the final this year, I'll take the stigma!
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At least there is internet article evidence of your lucky timing and when the Doggies are dominating you can point to your 2023 conversion and say ‘see, I’m legit’.

And if they beat Collingwood many people will love the Dogs for many reasons.

When I came back from Melbourne last year I gave my twin sons guernseys - Bulldogs and (they're not going to want identical stuff and the colour scheme is cool) Essendon. They haven't worn them once since then. They're both going off to university in September (which I'm dreading) and I'm totally going to steal the Bulldogs one back and wear it when I play football.

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 1 minute ago
When I came back from Melbourne last year I gave my twin sons guernseys - Bulldogs and (they're not going to want identical stuff and the colour scheme is cool) Essendon. They haven't worn them once since then. They're both going off to university in September (which I'm dreading) and I'm totally going to steal the Bulldogs one back and wear it when I play football.
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Interestingly so many kids grow up (Essendon) Bombers fans here as their kit is cool and they are a huge name. Kinda like us as they have loads of trophies but are in a fallow period. Spread the Bulldogs word amongst English soccer fans and get the AFL bug into all.

Will do, Robb.

Always appreciate when you share AFL content here!

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 3 minutes ago
Will do, Robb.

Always appreciate when you share AFL content here!
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