According to the My Man Thread, it looks like hawkaz1 will be the one responsible for looking after our very own excitement MACHINE, Lance "Buddy" Franklin!
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^ That is just some general info on Buddy from the Hawks website. Hopefully there will be plenty of positive stuff for me to post about Buddy this year.
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Another 6 goal game from Buddy, what a super star!
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9 goals today, what a gun. He is a god.
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Here are Buddy's stats for 2007:
2007 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 20
Goals: 63
Marks: 112
Disposals: 269
Kicks: 184
2007 Home & Away Totals
Matches: 20
Goals: 63
Marks: 112
Disposals: 269
Kicks: 184
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7 goals... Won us the elimination final. Great stuff Buddy
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Thank you to all those Hawk supporters who immediately stood up for Buddy.
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Thanks Rusty.
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It was going to take something extra special for us to get up in the end, and it was fitting that it came down to this man. As soon as he took the mark, you could just tell he was going to bang it through.
That footage after he kicked the goal was pretty special too. Especially the part where he is giving it the double fist pump, while the crowd is going nuts behind him. Gives me goose bumps everytime I watch it.
That footage after he kicked the goal was pretty special too. Especially the part where he is giving it the double fist pump, while the crowd is going nuts behind him. Gives me goose bumps everytime I watch it.
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Some of his matches have been amazing this year- I can't wait until he puts a four quarter match together. Hopefully it will be in the finals this year, not since Dermie's debut have I seen anyone who stood up to the pressure of finals football in there first appearance and make an impact like that.
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buddy is a freak. i think he was a little flustered/nervous to begin with and made a few mistakes early and dropped marks. similarly with roughie. if buddy was on for the whole game it would have been out of reach of the crows by 3qtr time. the exciting thing is he will still get better.
the day he puts 4 qtrs together is the day the other side have zero chance of winning (imagine if it is in a grannie!!)
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All Australian nomination 2007
Buddy Franklin, Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell and Campbell Brown were all nominated in the 40 man All Australian squad for 2007. From this squad the starting 22 and All Australian Squad for 2007 will be announced.
Campbell Brown went on to gain a position in the starting 22 announced Monday 17th September 2007.
Buddy Franklin, Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell and Campbell Brown were all nominated in the 40 man All Australian squad for 2007. From this squad the starting 22 and All Australian Squad for 2007 will be announced.
Campbell Brown went on to gain a position in the starting 22 announced Monday 17th September 2007.
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Franklin cool when it counted
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Sat, Sep 08, 07You Buddy beauty!
Sat, Sep 08, 07I was more excited than the players: Clarkson
Sat, Sep 08, 07 BEFORE the game, he was as nervous as he has been in his career, but as he lined up to kick what proved to be the match-winning goal, Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin was feeling confident.
Having kicked 6.2 for the game to that point, including two thumping goals earlier in the final quarter of Saturday's elimination final against Adelaide, the 20-year-old knew the set shot from outside 50m on a tricky angle was within his capabilities.
"I was pretty confident. The first couple of goals I hit pretty good, so I was confident in having that set shot and probably banging it through," he said.
The seconds that followed were a swarm of emotion.
"It was unbelievable. It was the first final I've played in from juniors to now, so to kick the winning goal was unbelievable," Franklin said.
"I wasn't too sure how long was left, I thought probably two or three minutes, but then they told me there was about 10 seconds.
"When I hit it and when the siren went it was just an unbelievable feeling. It was just good for the boys, we worked hard, so it was good to get the outcome."
Ahead of what was his first final, Franklin said he had felt as nervous as he had at any time since his debut at the start of 2005, but noted that "nerves are good".
His superb goalkicking today was in contrast to many of his teammates and also a remarkable turnaround from his own performance at the same venue just 13 days earlier, when he entered the record books by kicking 2.11 against the Western Bulldogs.
He said some tips from Hawks football director Jason Dunstall, the greatest goalkicker in the club's history, in the weeks since that horror day in front of the goal posts, had helped him sort things out.
"Jason's been down at training the last couple of Thursdays and I'd have to put it down to him," Franklin said.
"Eleven points a couple weeks ago was a bit disappointing, I had to go back to the drawing board after that and just keep practising and just go back to my normal routine.
"It was good to get the seven goals today."
His own success and that of his inexperienced team in the club's first final since 2001 has him eagerly awaiting the next instalment, with the Hawks to face the loser of tomorrow's Geelong-Kangaroos qualifying final in another sudden-death encounter next weekend.
"I can't wait, I can't wait for the next week to get out there for another final, it will be good, hopefully we can come home for another win," he said.
Hawks snatch thrilling win
Sat, Sep 08, 07You Buddy beauty!
Sat, Sep 08, 07I was more excited than the players: Clarkson
Sat, Sep 08, 07
9:13 PM Sat 8 September, 2007 | Back
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Hawks snatch thrilling win
Sat, Sep 08, 07You Buddy beauty!
Sat, Sep 08, 07I was more excited than the players: Clarkson
Sat, Sep 08, 07 BEFORE the game, he was as nervous as he has been in his career, but as he lined up to kick what proved to be the match-winning goal, Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin was feeling confident.
Having kicked 6.2 for the game to that point, including two thumping goals earlier in the final quarter of Saturday's elimination final against Adelaide, the 20-year-old knew the set shot from outside 50m on a tricky angle was within his capabilities.
"I was pretty confident. The first couple of goals I hit pretty good, so I was confident in having that set shot and probably banging it through," he said.
The seconds that followed were a swarm of emotion.
"It was unbelievable. It was the first final I've played in from juniors to now, so to kick the winning goal was unbelievable," Franklin said.
"I wasn't too sure how long was left, I thought probably two or three minutes, but then they told me there was about 10 seconds.
"When I hit it and when the siren went it was just an unbelievable feeling. It was just good for the boys, we worked hard, so it was good to get the outcome."
Ahead of what was his first final, Franklin said he had felt as nervous as he had at any time since his debut at the start of 2005, but noted that "nerves are good".
His superb goalkicking today was in contrast to many of his teammates and also a remarkable turnaround from his own performance at the same venue just 13 days earlier, when he entered the record books by kicking 2.11 against the Western Bulldogs.
He said some tips from Hawks football director Jason Dunstall, the greatest goalkicker in the club's history, in the weeks since that horror day in front of the goal posts, had helped him sort things out.
"Jason's been down at training the last couple of Thursdays and I'd have to put it down to him," Franklin said.
"Eleven points a couple weeks ago was a bit disappointing, I had to go back to the drawing board after that and just keep practising and just go back to my normal routine.
"It was good to get the seven goals today."
His own success and that of his inexperienced team in the club's first final since 2001 has him eagerly awaiting the next instalment, with the Hawks to face the loser of tomorrow's Geelong-Kangaroos qualifying final in another sudden-death encounter next weekend.
"I can't wait, I can't wait for the next week to get out there for another final, it will be good, hopefully we can come home for another win," he said.
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Sat, Sep 08, 07You Buddy beauty!
Sat, Sep 08, 07I was more excited than the players: Clarkson
Sat, Sep 08, 07
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Sat, Sep 08, 07Franklin cool when it counted
Sat, Sep 08, 07 HAWTHORN’S bid for its 10th AFL premiership is alive after a thrilling come-from-behind three-point elimination final win over Adelaide at Telstra Dome on Saturday afternoon.
In what was a breathtaking finish to a hard-fought match the Hawks sealed the win in the final 10 seconds with Lance Franklin booting the winning goal – his seventh – after marking 50m out.
The Crows had led for nearly the entire game, and had forfeited their lead midway through the final stanza after the Hawks valiantly refused to give in.
Ultimately, it was a brave second term by Hawthorn that kept it in the game after Adelaide surged and threatened to get away to an unbeatable lead. But, the Hawks rallied and kept themselves in the contest, eventually winning 15.15 (105) to 15.12 (102).
They will now meet the loser of Sunday's Geelong-Kangaroos clash in a semi-final next weekend.
Playing in their first final since 2001, it was a hugely heroic effort by the Hawks, considering their finals campaign was all but written off last weekend when they missed the chance to secure a top four position following a 72-point loss to the Swans.
Shane Crawford was simply stunning for the Hawks and led from the front with 33 disposals and a timely goal, and Sam Mitchell (29) and Brad Sewell (26) fought hard all afternoon while Jarryd Roughead booted three goals to compliment Franklin’s brilliant effort.
One of the most poignant moments of the afternoon came when outgoing captains Richie Vandenberg and Mark Ricciuto shook hands in the centre square for the coin toss. As the experienced pair engaged prior to the first bounce, they did so with the knowledge only one of them would win an opportunity to play another game.
That right went to Vandenberg, who had tearfully announced his retirement the day before the match. In comparison, Ricciuto quietly left the arena in a farewell unbefitting of such a great player.
Vandenberg wasn't going to die wondering in his final game and dutifully accepted the challenge of curtailing Andrew McLeod, while Ricciuto started deep and attracted the attention of Campbell Brown.
The young Hawthorn side had almost as many first-time finalists as Adelaide had experienced campaigners – there were 16 Hawks playing in their first-ever final, while there were just four Crows making their September debut.
As a result, there were many nervous Hawks during the early stages of the game, which was reflected by the number of shanked kicks and spilt marks in the opening term.
The Crows were composed and were out to a three-goal lead before 10 minutes were up, and although two goals to Roughead steadied the side, the margin was back out to 19 points at the first change with Adelaide holding court.
Injuries hit the Hawks in the second, and they lost Luke Hodge (knee) and Chance Bateman (hamstring) within five minutes of each other. Although both returned to the field, their effectiveness was initially limited.
The Hawks strong football late in the second term got them within two goals after trailing by as much as 31 points. So convincing was their surge – orchestrated by three goals to Franklin – the Crows resorted to playing tempo football for the remaining three minutes.
Hawthorn trailed by two even goals at the long break, and although the Crows emerged from the rooms so prematurely the Little League was still in progress, the Hawks were on the scoreboard first.
As proceedings tightened up, goals became hard to come by and even more valuable once obtained. The Hawks did well to stay within range of the Crows, as the intensity reached an uncanny level.
The players returned to their positions for the deciding term with the Crows 14 points in front, as both sides got ready for what would be the final quarter of football for one club in 2007.
At the 14-minute mark, the Hawks had booted three goals to one and the margin was two points. Seconds later, Franklin marked on the city side of the ground, and coolly slotted his sixth goal – the one that finally put the Hawks in front.
While the lead swapped hands twice more, it was the Hawks that held it when it mattered most.
HAWTHORN:4.3, 8.7, 10.10, 15.15 (105)
ADELAIDE: 7.4, 10.7, 12.12, 15.12 (102)
Goals: Hawthorn: Franklin 7, Roughead 3, Lewis, Brown, Bateman, Crawford, Young. Adelaide: McGregor 4, Welsh 4, Porplyzia 2, Gill, Van Berlo, Edwards, Knights, Torney.
Best: Hawthorn: Crawford, Franklin, Roughead, Sewell, Hodge, Brown, Ladson, Birchall, Guerra. Adelaide: Shirley, Torney, McGregor, Thompson, Goodwin, Massie, Edwards, Stevens.
Injuries: Hawthorn: McGlynn (adductor) out, replaced in selected side by Osborne, Hodge (knee), Bateman (hamstring)
Adelaide: TBA
Umpires: Kennedy, Allen, Chamberlain
Official crowd: 36,534 at Telstra Dome
I was more excited than the players: Clarkson
Sat, Sep 08, 07Franklin cool when it counted
Sat, Sep 08, 07 HAWTHORN’S bid for its 10th AFL premiership is alive after a thrilling come-from-behind three-point elimination final win over Adelaide at Telstra Dome on Saturday afternoon.
In what was a breathtaking finish to a hard-fought match the Hawks sealed the win in the final 10 seconds with Lance Franklin booting the winning goal – his seventh – after marking 50m out.
The Crows had led for nearly the entire game, and had forfeited their lead midway through the final stanza after the Hawks valiantly refused to give in.
Ultimately, it was a brave second term by Hawthorn that kept it in the game after Adelaide surged and threatened to get away to an unbeatable lead. But, the Hawks rallied and kept themselves in the contest, eventually winning 15.15 (105) to 15.12 (102).
They will now meet the loser of Sunday's Geelong-Kangaroos clash in a semi-final next weekend.
Playing in their first final since 2001, it was a hugely heroic effort by the Hawks, considering their finals campaign was all but written off last weekend when they missed the chance to secure a top four position following a 72-point loss to the Swans.
Shane Crawford was simply stunning for the Hawks and led from the front with 33 disposals and a timely goal, and Sam Mitchell (29) and Brad Sewell (26) fought hard all afternoon while Jarryd Roughead booted three goals to compliment Franklin’s brilliant effort.
One of the most poignant moments of the afternoon came when outgoing captains Richie Vandenberg and Mark Ricciuto shook hands in the centre square for the coin toss. As the experienced pair engaged prior to the first bounce, they did so with the knowledge only one of them would win an opportunity to play another game.
That right went to Vandenberg, who had tearfully announced his retirement the day before the match. In comparison, Ricciuto quietly left the arena in a farewell unbefitting of such a great player.
Vandenberg wasn't going to die wondering in his final game and dutifully accepted the challenge of curtailing Andrew McLeod, while Ricciuto started deep and attracted the attention of Campbell Brown.
The young Hawthorn side had almost as many first-time finalists as Adelaide had experienced campaigners – there were 16 Hawks playing in their first-ever final, while there were just four Crows making their September debut.
As a result, there were many nervous Hawks during the early stages of the game, which was reflected by the number of shanked kicks and spilt marks in the opening term.
The Crows were composed and were out to a three-goal lead before 10 minutes were up, and although two goals to Roughead steadied the side, the margin was back out to 19 points at the first change with Adelaide holding court.
Injuries hit the Hawks in the second, and they lost Luke Hodge (knee) and Chance Bateman (hamstring) within five minutes of each other. Although both returned to the field, their effectiveness was initially limited.
The Hawks strong football late in the second term got them within two goals after trailing by as much as 31 points. So convincing was their surge – orchestrated by three goals to Franklin – the Crows resorted to playing tempo football for the remaining three minutes.
Hawthorn trailed by two even goals at the long break, and although the Crows emerged from the rooms so prematurely the Little League was still in progress, the Hawks were on the scoreboard first.
As proceedings tightened up, goals became hard to come by and even more valuable once obtained. The Hawks did well to stay within range of the Crows, as the intensity reached an uncanny level.
The players returned to their positions for the deciding term with the Crows 14 points in front, as both sides got ready for what would be the final quarter of football for one club in 2007.
At the 14-minute mark, the Hawks had booted three goals to one and the margin was two points. Seconds later, Franklin marked on the city side of the ground, and coolly slotted his sixth goal – the one that finally put the Hawks in front.
While the lead swapped hands twice more, it was the Hawks that held it when it mattered most.
HAWTHORN:4.3, 8.7, 10.10, 15.15 (105)
ADELAIDE: 7.4, 10.7, 12.12, 15.12 (102)
Goals: Hawthorn: Franklin 7, Roughead 3, Lewis, Brown, Bateman, Crawford, Young. Adelaide: McGregor 4, Welsh 4, Porplyzia 2, Gill, Van Berlo, Edwards, Knights, Torney.
Best: Hawthorn: Crawford, Franklin, Roughead, Sewell, Hodge, Brown, Ladson, Birchall, Guerra. Adelaide: Shirley, Torney, McGregor, Thompson, Goodwin, Massie, Edwards, Stevens.
Injuries: Hawthorn: McGlynn (adductor) out, replaced in selected side by Osborne, Hodge (knee), Bateman (hamstring)
Adelaide: TBA
Umpires: Kennedy, Allen, Chamberlain
Official crowd: 36,534 at Telstra Dome
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Lance won the goal kicking award for 2007 and came 6th in the Hawks Best and Fairest for 2007.
Sewell claims first Peter Crimmins Medal
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DANGEROUS midfielder Brad Sewell claimed his first Peter Crimmins Medal after a nail-biting finish in front of a 1300 strong crowd at Crown’s Palladium on Saturday night.
In the count to decide the 2007 Hawthorn club champion, Sewell (173 votes) and eventual runner-up Campbell Brown (172 votes) went into the semi final against the Kangaroos on equal votes.
However, Sewell scored the winning votes after his solid performance to narrowly defeat Brown. 2005 Peter Crimmins Medallist Luke Hodge topped off another consistent year finishing in third position.
After four seasons and 64 games, Sewell’s achievement crowns another sensational year for the 23-year-old, who played every game for the second consecutive season.
Shifted from a small defender’s role to the midfield, Sewell averaged 21 possessions per game – the biggest return coming in round 21 against the Western Bulldogs when he picked up 39.
He laid the most tackles of any Hawk with 104 for the season and had his fair share of clearances. He also managed to curb the influence of a number of the big names in the AFL including Chris Judd, Shannon Grant, Paul Chapman and Adam Goodes.
In other awards, Stephen Gilham was named the Most Improved after stepping up as a key defender and playing every game since his elevation from the rookie list in round 19, 2006. Gilham’s willingness to keep learning and working hard won him the honour.
Sewell also picked up the club’s award for the best player in the finals, while Brent Guerra was rewarded for his hard working year at half-back securing the Most Consistent award.
Xavier Ellis was named the best first year player for his impressive debut season.
In his second year at the club, Ellis made his debut in round one and played a total of 13 games for the season, switching between the wing and half-back.
The contribution of retiring trio Richie Vandenberg, Ben Dixon and Joel Smith was acknowledged during a fitting tribute to the popular players.
Vandenberg was also awarded Best Clubman, an acknowledgment of how his peers regard him.
The Peter Crimmins Medal - an Olympic-sized gold medal depicting a sculptured image of the former Hawthorn champion - was presented to Sewell by Crimmins’ wife Gwen who attended the awards with son Sam and daughter Amber.
Crimmins was vice-captain of the 1971 premiership team and captain for two years from 1974. He fell ill with cancer on the eve of the 1974 finals series, missing September action that year.
However, the ‘little fellow’ made a return from treatment to play at the start of the 1975 season. In round six that year Crimmins had to return for intensive treatment and never played senior football again.
Club awards
Best Clubman - Richie Vandenberg
Most Improved - Stephen Gilham
Best First Year Player - Xavier Ellis
Most Consistent - Brent Guerra
Leading Goalkicker - Lance Franklin
Most Votes in the Brownlow - Sam Mitchell
Peter Crimmins Medal voting – top ten
Brad Sewell - 173
Campbell Brown - 172
Luke Hodge - 161
Jordan Lewis - 154
Sam Mitchell - 137
Lance Franklin - 136
Brent Guerra - 136
Shane Crawford - 126
Trent Croad - 121
Rick Ladson - 116
Peter Crimmins Medal voting procedure
Votes for the 2007 Peter Crimmins Medal were awarded by the match committee, consisting of senior coach Alastair Clarkson and assistants Todd Viney, Damien Hardwick and Ross Smith after each home-and-away and finals match.
A maximum of 16 votes could be accumulated by a player after the four coaches’ voting cards were submitted using the following grading system:
- three votes to the best player or players
- two votes for a good game
- one vote to players who beat their opponents
On rare occasions a player or players may receive four votes for an exceptional game.
There is no restriction on the number of players who receive votes in a match.
Sewell claims first Peter Crimmins Medal
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DANGEROUS midfielder Brad Sewell claimed his first Peter Crimmins Medal after a nail-biting finish in front of a 1300 strong crowd at Crown’s Palladium on Saturday night.
In the count to decide the 2007 Hawthorn club champion, Sewell (173 votes) and eventual runner-up Campbell Brown (172 votes) went into the semi final against the Kangaroos on equal votes.
However, Sewell scored the winning votes after his solid performance to narrowly defeat Brown. 2005 Peter Crimmins Medallist Luke Hodge topped off another consistent year finishing in third position.
After four seasons and 64 games, Sewell’s achievement crowns another sensational year for the 23-year-old, who played every game for the second consecutive season.
Shifted from a small defender’s role to the midfield, Sewell averaged 21 possessions per game – the biggest return coming in round 21 against the Western Bulldogs when he picked up 39.
He laid the most tackles of any Hawk with 104 for the season and had his fair share of clearances. He also managed to curb the influence of a number of the big names in the AFL including Chris Judd, Shannon Grant, Paul Chapman and Adam Goodes.
In other awards, Stephen Gilham was named the Most Improved after stepping up as a key defender and playing every game since his elevation from the rookie list in round 19, 2006. Gilham’s willingness to keep learning and working hard won him the honour.
Sewell also picked up the club’s award for the best player in the finals, while Brent Guerra was rewarded for his hard working year at half-back securing the Most Consistent award.
Xavier Ellis was named the best first year player for his impressive debut season.
In his second year at the club, Ellis made his debut in round one and played a total of 13 games for the season, switching between the wing and half-back.
The contribution of retiring trio Richie Vandenberg, Ben Dixon and Joel Smith was acknowledged during a fitting tribute to the popular players.
Vandenberg was also awarded Best Clubman, an acknowledgment of how his peers regard him.
The Peter Crimmins Medal - an Olympic-sized gold medal depicting a sculptured image of the former Hawthorn champion - was presented to Sewell by Crimmins’ wife Gwen who attended the awards with son Sam and daughter Amber.
Crimmins was vice-captain of the 1971 premiership team and captain for two years from 1974. He fell ill with cancer on the eve of the 1974 finals series, missing September action that year.
However, the ‘little fellow’ made a return from treatment to play at the start of the 1975 season. In round six that year Crimmins had to return for intensive treatment and never played senior football again.
Club awards
Best Clubman - Richie Vandenberg
Most Improved - Stephen Gilham
Best First Year Player - Xavier Ellis
Most Consistent - Brent Guerra
Leading Goalkicker - Lance Franklin
Most Votes in the Brownlow - Sam Mitchell
Peter Crimmins Medal voting – top ten
Brad Sewell - 173
Campbell Brown - 172
Luke Hodge - 161
Jordan Lewis - 154
Sam Mitchell - 137
Lance Franklin - 136
Brent Guerra - 136
Shane Crawford - 126
Trent Croad - 121
Rick Ladson - 116
Peter Crimmins Medal voting procedure
Votes for the 2007 Peter Crimmins Medal were awarded by the match committee, consisting of senior coach Alastair Clarkson and assistants Todd Viney, Damien Hardwick and Ross Smith after each home-and-away and finals match.
A maximum of 16 votes could be accumulated by a player after the four coaches’ voting cards were submitted using the following grading system:
- three votes to the best player or players
- two votes for a good game
- one vote to players who beat their opponents
On rare occasions a player or players may receive four votes for an exceptional game.
There is no restriction on the number of players who receive votes in a match.
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Thanks for the great work by hawkaz1, Rusty & phil so far. I really think I will be very busy this year with Buddy and promise to do my best to compile everything I can but I really do welcome everyones' contributions.
I'm planning on trying to keep everything in a chronological order if possible so I'm thinking maybe if you come across an old gem of an article or vid somewhere maybe it could be submitted to the mods so they can slot it into the timeline of things? Is this even possible?
Anyway, in starting season '08 I thought we can begin by looking back to one of the biggest highlights of '07 - the day some said Buddy became a star, but for the majority it just confirmed it.
Also thanks in advance to H2F for me ripping off one of his many awesome vids.
Thanks for the great work by hawkaz1, Rusty & phil so far. I really think I will be very busy this year with Buddy and promise to do my best to compile everything I can but I really do welcome everyones' contributions.
I'm planning on trying to keep everything in a chronological order if possible so I'm thinking maybe if you come across an old gem of an article or vid somewhere maybe it could be submitted to the mods so they can slot it into the timeline of things? Is this even possible?
Anyway, in starting season '08 I thought we can begin by looking back to one of the biggest highlights of '07 - the day some said Buddy became a star, but for the majority it just confirmed it.
Also thanks in advance to H2F for me ripping off one of his many awesome vids.
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