Bendigo 2012

[lemon chicken]

Have watched him do some competitive work against Gumby. Could hold his own in the marking contests, is kinda big through the quads and trunk, even when giving up 10 cm but Gumby is no gorilla. When they split to do set shots it was not so good. Most Essendon fans would say Gumby is a terrible kick but he was far more accurate than O'Brien.

Disclaimer: Have never seen him in a match though.

 

[efcboy]

gumby was a very good kick before his back/hamstring issues. since then he hasn't had the strength in the lower back/hamstrings to kick through the ball like he used to. i'm sure i'm not the only one remembering a lot of his kicks were up and unders (floaters) due to these issues. if he's been able to strengthen these areas his kicking may get back to what it was - more stabbing penetration of the kick and increased accuracy. i haven't been to training for quite some time but it is pleasing to hear his set shots kicking was ok.

 

[foj1]

Nice to see Steinberg and Carlisle are over their injury concerns.

Still no Hal Hunter.

Hal Hunter not playing till round 4 he is on a strictly modified program he was talking with dodoro and skipworth at the tac today.

 

[daz17]

Just read this on the HUN and thought here would be a good place.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/footy-barometer-round-1/story-fncufbo5-1226310294049

SAM LANDSBERGER’S FORECAST: Not much has changed with Gumbleton on the sidelines. The good news is he and Prismall will be back soon, and could line up for affiliate Bendigo on Sunday.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/footy-barometer-round-1/story-fncufbo5-1226310294049

Are Gumby and Pris really a chance to play on Sunday? Would have thought they were still a while a way.

 

[CrowdedHouse]

...and the Bendigo Bombers are now known as the....


BENDIGO GOLD

http://www.bendigofc.com.au/news/17/22/Gold-it-is

Bendigo FC has a nickname

Bendigo FC today announced the outcome of the nickname competition!

“We had a fantastic response to the nickname competition with 810 votes being submitted and a total of 365 names from which to choose” said Club Chairman Peter Lodewijks.

“We were looking for something that really contributes to our club’s image as Bendigo’s own VFL team and which will help us stand out from other teams and sporting competitions.”

“The total list of suggested names, even allowing for a few humorous contributions, gave us plenty of excellent options and the final decision was a tough one.”

“Gold, traditionally, symbolises strength and success and it’s also synonymous with optimism; these are qualities our club has continued to demonstrate as we’ve worked our way back from a challenging position a few years ago.”

“Consequently, our new nickname, Bendigo Gold, fits well with our image; it reflects the direction in which we’re heading and the fact that we’re determined to proudly represent this city and become a force in the VFL.”

“The Gold nickname complements our new blue and gold colours, our re-designed website which is already proving to be a huge success and our new club song, so we’re heading into this season, and then to stand-alone in 2013, with a lot of hard work behind us, but also with a very high level of enthusiasm and optimism.”

“We’re very confident the Bendigo community will continue to get behind our new identity and support the club as we go forward.”

“The winner of the competition was the first person to submit a vote for Gold and we’ll be contacting them concerning their prize.”

 

[table tennis]

Rightio that's pretty lame.

 

[Kong]

Go Bombers!

 

[lemon chicken]

Surely we'll be wearing Bombers jumpers at least for Windy Hill games. Be funny seeing half supporters turn up in red and black and the team runs out in blue and gold.

 

[Slattery_20]

Reckon they'll sink like "Gold" after we ditch 'em.

 

[Childish Gambino]

Surely we'll be wearing Bombers jumpers at least for Windy Hill games. Be funny seeing half supporters turn up in red and black and the team runs out in blue and gold.

Yeah I'm pretty sure we are wearing red & black for Windy Hill games.

 

[efcboy]

one wonders if the new bendigo club song is spandau ballet's gold...

 

[ant555]

one wonders if the new bendigo club song is spandau ballet's gold...

Richmonds song

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Spandau Ballet's "Gold" would be better...