Bumped Show Dawes some respect

[Stifler's mom]

I would hope that Chris Dawes is not poorly treated by the Collingwood crowd next Monday.

IMO he gave his all to the Pies and I will remember him as a Premiership player who deserves respect for his character and his efforts in the black and white.
I understand that he became frustrating to watch in 2011/12 but he played injured a lot and was also asked to play as a 2nd ruck, which is not a natural thing for a key forward.

I think it would say a lot about our supporters if he was shown the respect he deserves.

 

[theroach78]

I agree with the sentiment, but I get the feeling they'll boo him nonetheless.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I'll clap politely, methinks. I still love the Dawesome one.

 

[jefffff34]

Never bag a premiership player.

 

[mattys123]

I wont applaud him, but at the same time I won't boo him.

He is wearing a different jumper now so there's no adulation to be had, but at the same time he is a Collingwood premiership player so I'll never abuse him, ever.

But we all know that there are certain fans that we have that will boo him, it will happen, even though it shouldn't. They are the same idiots who gave him bronx cheers when he took a mark (or dropped one), and continue to do the same to some of our players during a loss.

Respect him, he's earned that.

 

[Tarkyn_24]

Are you kidding? Half of the people on here fail to show our current players and staff any respect!

I'll just clarify... I won;t be wishing any ill feelings at all, but there's always a few idiots... or more than a few, when you have a fanbase as big as ours.

 

[Chilli Con Incarnate]

I still miss him. All the best to him. I can't imagine that people won't boo however.

 

[themulletking]

I feel for him a little bit. He seems to be a really sensitive fella and i think after last year it got to a point where he felt so embarrassed and under so much pressure he could no longer enjoy his football and had to make a change. He wouldn't of been in a good headspace.

 

[HFF]

There's no doubt he will be booed or bronxed if he takes an overhead mark.

He was pretty good vs Hawks.

 

[iGNITER]

Yep, wont be booing him.
Sometimes you have to laugh at some supporters...

 

[jathanas]

Dawes has earned our respect by featuring in a premiership side. It pains me that he got moved on; he's a quality individual. I accept that "such is life".

I'm hoping against all hope that we show some class on the ground by not jeering the fellow...

 

[Go_Brad_Dick]

I think he'll get less abuse than what he would have been accustomed to by end of 2012.

 

[MeisterBot]

If he takes, or drops an overhead mark, the crowd will get stuck into him.

It's unfortunate but that's footy crowds.

 

[dansa]

Hear hear. I have been thinking exactly this all season.

Not all players in Collingwood's history deserved this same respect in my opinion. (ie: Mark Richardson, Mark Williams, Peter Moore in the 80's just to name three, who left for $ despite the club and supporters wanting them to stay).

But with Dawes this is not the case. The fans were frustrated & giving him the bronx cheers and the club was encouraging him to except a trade.

No bronx cheers from me .

 

[THATSGOLD]

Love the guy, anyone that boos I'd just about knock out.

 

[KrakFiend]

Love the guy, anyone that boos I'd just about knock out.

I am going to. Come at me.

 

[KrakFiend]

Never bag a premiership player.

Unless that premiership player is Floggy O'Brien.

 

[THATSGOLD]

I am going to. Come at me.

Give me your seating bay and number?

 

[Swooop]

Now now boys.

Always was a fan, loved his intent he never gave up even when he'd lost confidence in himself.

I'm sure he was playing injured.

What a goal early third qtr, leapt a metre off the couch, never to be forgotten.

And a real quality guy too.

Please nobody boo, would be a very ordinary thing to do IMO.

 

[BEEG]

Going to BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO real loud

 

[FASOLO#1]

Give me your seating bay and number?

Your an idiot.... Toot toot!

 

[blaze036]

I will be treating him like any opposition player, hope he plays a decent game and doesn't get any boos

 

[KrakFiend]

Give me your seating bay and number?

I can't post that here, if there are any females reading this I won't be left alone.

 

[Primetime Pricey]

dont have a issue if peope boo. Nothing personal should be said however. He chose to leave, he plays for another club so he is fair game. Will always appreciate the role he played in 2010.

 

[blaze036]

Love the guy, anyone that boos I'd just about knock out.