![Image](http://images.smh.com.au/2010/08/18/1785956/wbAFLhirdlloyd-420x0.jpg)
Once We Were Warriors
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Once We Were Warriors
I love this picture - sorry if this is a little indulgent
![Image](http://images.smh.com.au/2010/08/18/1785956/wbAFLhirdlloyd-420x0.jpg)
![Image](http://images.smh.com.au/2010/08/18/1785956/wbAFLhirdlloyd-420x0.jpg)
- Mrs Mercuri
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 7035
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:12 pm
- Location: Melbourne
Re: Once We Were Warriors
hmmmm gives you goosebumps doesnt it...
We have to stay positive about our future and that the next "Lloyd and Hird" type aren't that far away...![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
We have to stay positive about our future and that the next "Lloyd and Hird" type aren't that far away...
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
![Image](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad45/Bombergrl00/BrendonG_zpsc3d19e1e.jpg)
- Doctor Fish
- Regular Senior Player
- Posts: 1449
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:30 am
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Move on Windy. You won't make old bones the way you're going...
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
![Shame on you [-X](./images/smilies/eusa_naughty.gif)
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Re: Once We Were Warriors
i cant, I tried to get excited about a picture of Stanton doing warm up laps at training and I nearly gaggedDoctor Fish wrote:Move on Windy. You won't make old bones the way you're going...
![]()
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Don't think so, they are both one of a kind.Mrs Mercuri wrote: We have to stay positive about our future and that the next "Lloyd and Hird" type aren't that far away...
Although we have a few players who could become greats of the club. Guys like Hurley, Pears and Ryder (if he pulls his finger out).
Re: Once We Were Warriors
It's getting really sad when we start dragging out pictures of past players and stories about players from 60 years ago.
Get a grip people and move on ffs.
![Rolling Eyes :roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Get a grip people and move on ffs.
"You can quote me on this... He is gawn" - bomberdonnie re Hurley's contract status 25 February 2012
Re: Once We Were Warriors
swoodley wrote:It's getting really sad when we start dragging out pictures of past players and stories about players from 60 years ago.![]()
Get a grip people and move on ffs.
So we shouldn't be proud of our clubs great history?
Re: Once We Were Warriors
There's nothing wrong with being proud....I'm just finding it rather pathetic that people are dragging up Coleman, Hird and Lloyd in order to find something positive about the club.robrulz5 wrote:swoodley wrote:It's getting really sad when we start dragging out pictures of past players and stories about players from 60 years ago.![]()
Get a grip people and move on ffs.
So we shouldn't be proud of our clubs great history?
If everyone's so proud of the club...why don't you all start acting like you're proud (whilst recognising that we cannot always be at or near the top).
All the whining and moaning makes you all sound like Richmond supporters.
"You can quote me on this... He is gawn" - bomberdonnie re Hurley's contract status 25 February 2012
Re: Once We Were Warriors
I don't think their is much wrong with looking back at past glories, if there is then what was the point in them occuring in the first place?swoodley wrote:There's nothing wrong with being proud....I'm just finding it rather pathetic that people are dragging up Coleman, Hird and Lloyd in order to find something positive about the club.robrulz5 wrote:swoodley wrote:It's getting really sad when we start dragging out pictures of past players and stories about players from 60 years ago.![]()
Get a grip people and move on ffs.
So we shouldn't be proud of our clubs great history?
If everyone's so proud of the club...why don't you all start acting like you're proud (whilst recognising that we cannot always be at or near the top).
All the whining and moaning makes you all sound like Richmond supporters.
Richmond supporters? Hardly, don't think anyone is tearing up their membership or spitting at players and coaches.
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Seriously Swoods, I always took you as a rational, sensible poster on BT but this outbreak of "scrooge like humbuggery" is really disappointing. The picture I posted was featured in todays Herald Sun and I thought, what a teriffic shot of two club legends. I even apologised for being a little "indulgent"
Yes, "once we were warriors" and I am sorry if you dont like reminiscing over past glories or former club champions. For me however, and for a lot of us, its a wonderful form of therapy that in difficult times, we can still call upon an incredible club history. It kind of reminds as to why we love Essendon.
Regrettably, the team's performances of late dont really lead me to posting "fluff pieces" about our wonderful potential. The last time I did that, my good friend Gimpo reminded me to stop looking through the red and black tinted glasses. He was right.
So, yeah, as sad as it may be, right now its somewhat comforting to remember what made us great and to know that because of this culture, we will be great again.
Yes, "once we were warriors" and I am sorry if you dont like reminiscing over past glories or former club champions. For me however, and for a lot of us, its a wonderful form of therapy that in difficult times, we can still call upon an incredible club history. It kind of reminds as to why we love Essendon.
Regrettably, the team's performances of late dont really lead me to posting "fluff pieces" about our wonderful potential. The last time I did that, my good friend Gimpo reminded me to stop looking through the red and black tinted glasses. He was right.
So, yeah, as sad as it may be, right now its somewhat comforting to remember what made us great and to know that because of this culture, we will be great again.
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Each to their own Windy...as I have stated here, I'm over the nostalgia and prefer to look forward. I see nothing irrational in my earlier post but if that's how you view it, then so be it.Windy_Hill wrote:Seriously Swoods, I always took you as a rational, sensible poster on BT but this outbreak of "scrooge like humbuggery" is really disappointing. The picture I posted was featured in todays Herald Sun and I thought, what a teriffic shot of two club legends. I even apologised for being a little "indulgent"
Yes, "once we were warriors" and I am sorry if you dont like reminiscing over past glories or former club champions. For me however, and for a lot of us, its a wonderful form of therapy that in difficult times, we can still call upon an incredible club history. It kind of reminds as to why we love Essendon.
Regrettably, the team's performances of late dont really lead me to posting "fluff pieces" about our wonderful potential. The last time I did that, my good friend Gimpo reminded me to stop looking through the red and black tinted glasses. He was right.
So, yeah, as sad as it may be, right now its somewhat comforting to remember what made us great and to know that because of this culture, we will be great again.
"You can quote me on this... He is gawn" - bomberdonnie re Hurley's contract status 25 February 2012
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Vive La Differenceswoodley wrote:Each to their own Windy...as I have stated here, I'm over the nostalgia and prefer to look forward. I see nothing irrational in my earlier post but if that's how you view it, then so be it.Windy_Hill wrote:Seriously Swoods, I always took you as a rational, sensible poster on BT but this outbreak of "scrooge like humbuggery" is really disappointing. The picture I posted was featured in todays Herald Sun and I thought, what a teriffic shot of two club legends. I even apologised for being a little "indulgent"
Yes, "once we were warriors" and I am sorry if you dont like reminiscing over past glories or former club champions. For me however, and for a lot of us, its a wonderful form of therapy that in difficult times, we can still call upon an incredible club history. It kind of reminds as to why we love Essendon.
Regrettably, the team's performances of late dont really lead me to posting "fluff pieces" about our wonderful potential. The last time I did that, my good friend Gimpo reminded me to stop looking through the red and black tinted glasses. He was right.
So, yeah, as sad as it may be, right now its somewhat comforting to remember what made us great and to know that because of this culture, we will be great again.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Re: Once We Were Warriors
I have no issue with seeing pics of those great men, but i see Swoods point.
We have had some great wins this year and come close in a few more, yet this is completely ignored because we have also copped a few hidings. The media jumps on it and many in here seem to believe every word they write.
I've heard people say this will effect our membership and our sponsorship. What a load of garbage. Essendon's membership will increase again. Essendon will enjoy one of, if not the best sponsorship deal of any club.
I'm not saying we don't have issues, but we are far from the passed out wino many on here seem to think we are.
We have had some great wins this year and come close in a few more, yet this is completely ignored because we have also copped a few hidings. The media jumps on it and many in here seem to believe every word they write.
I've heard people say this will effect our membership and our sponsorship. What a load of garbage. Essendon's membership will increase again. Essendon will enjoy one of, if not the best sponsorship deal of any club.
I'm not saying we don't have issues, but we are far from the passed out wino many on here seem to think we are.
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Just for Swoods - A Chilling Reminder of Our Current Strength
http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~wbarke02/brent.jpg
(Farked if I know how you post images from the internet on this new fandangled Bombertalk Page??)
http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~wbarke02/brent.jpg
(Farked if I know how you post images from the internet on this new fandangled Bombertalk Page??)
- Mrs Mercuri
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 7035
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:12 pm
- Location: Melbourne
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Oh yeah of course Hirdy and Lloydy will always be unique and one of a kind players of the club!! I suppose i meant that we can have some other young players becoming superstars in the future.robrulz5 wrote:Don't think so, they are both one of a kind.Mrs Mercuri wrote: We have to stay positive about our future and that the next "Lloyd and Hird" type aren't that far away...
Although we have a few players who could become greats of the club. Guys like Hurley, Pears and Ryder (if he pulls his finger out).
![Image](http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad45/Bombergrl00/BrendonG_zpsc3d19e1e.jpg)
Re: Once We Were Warriors
Once We Were Warriors...................now we're just worriers.
- Windy_Hill
- Champion of Essendon
- Posts: 12859
- Joined: Thu Aug 31, 2006 10:23 pm
Re: Once We Were Warriors
robbie67 wrote:Once We Were Warriors...................now we're just worriers.
Boom Tish