We go to watch sport for many reasons but poetry in action might not seem to be on the list - unless you really think about it.If we are honest, a prime reason we go to most local sporting events is to see our team win. If our friend, son or daughter is playing, it is to enjoy their prowess or to just watch them participate, grow and enjoy team sport, maybe even win. My son’s team had one win in two years playing soccer in our local league. They never gave up and persistence shone through....

Why has everyone got it so wrong about the Bulldogs? Most people would have selected them to be in their final 4, some even suggesting that a play-off for the premiership with Collingwood was on the cards.How could so many be so wrong? I have a few suggestions.Expectations based on last year’s form were not well placed. A finals appearance, yes, but final 4? The Dogs were very lucky to beat the Swans in the week before they were duly demolished the next week by Collingwood.A number of players...

It seems that the latch on the Bulldogs' premiership Window of Opportunity has been secured. The window was really closed about two months ago but 'mathematical possibilities' and a win against Carlton brought new life into the debate. Not only is the window closed with the latch secured tightly but also the Teddy Whitten embossed curtains have been drawn.So what next?Does Rocket and team wait around for Brian Lake, Lindsay Gilbee, Ryan Hargrave, Ben Hudson, Daniel Cross, Will Minson and...

Poor attitude + poor team selection + player indifference = new coach.Change is needed at the kennel and the next 18 games are not likely to change anything.After the loss to Fremantle and watching the lads play Essendon and the Gold Coast, all I can say to Rodney is that they are not listening, and I am not certain you are listening to any of your other coaches.Even the president thinks so - but he won't be confirming this anytime soon. He might, if the Dogs turn 5-6 going into the last half...