How long can Des live on his Manly Legacy?

[Terry Zarsoff]

Even more interesting....the thought of Foran joining a potentially Des-less Dishlickers.

 

[mave]

Even more interesting....the thought of Foran joining a potentially Des-less Dishlickers.

Surely Foran would have a "Des" clause in his contract.
Im sure both Des and Foran would have insisted on it, being mutually beneficial.

 

[MadMarcus]

Id be happy if hasler and his dogs never won another game whilst together. Could you imagine them if this time next year they have lost 27 straight.

That would be good, but I would still prefer them to beat Parra, so make it a 1-26 record.

 

[bob dylan]

Surely Foran would have a "Des" clause in his contract.
Im sure both Des and Foran would have insisted on it, being mutually beneficial.

He doesn't.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Karma's a bitch!

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Dogs fans are rabid. I think they'd still want him lynched even if they had won the 2012 grand final.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Angry Bulldogs supporters continue attack on Des Hasler ahead of Dragons clash

ANGRY Bulldogs fans have started a petition to get Des Hasler sacked in the countdown to Monday’s crucial clash against the Dragons.

In what’s shaping up as another dramatic week for one of the game’s most distinguished coaches, Hasler’s 14th placed Bulldogs will be desperate to snap a four-match losing streak against the 3rd placed St George Illawarra at ANZ Stadium on Monday.

That will be followed on Tuesday night by what’s expected to be a highly emotional members’ forum at the Canterbury Leagues Club, where supporters will get to put their frustrations to Hasler and the club’s hierarchy.

It also emerged yesterday that disgruntled fans had set up an online petition on the website change.org calling for Hasler’s job.
The petition addressed “uninspiring” and “underwhelming performances”, and read in part: “We the club members and fans are tired of the excuses and false promises. It’s time to change for the better. Remove Des Hasler immediately!”

The petition also called for the reinstatement Bulldogs legend Steve Mortimer who stood down from the board last year after speaking out against Hasler with what the petition termed “accurate commentary”.

While Mortimer took it upon himself to resign, his public comments were frowned upon by chairman Ray Dib who labelled it at the time “out of order”.

That point was not missed by some supporters in recent days who have questioned Dib’s unprecedented campaigning in the media following his controversial dressing room intervention after the 38-0 pounding by Penrith.

Dib continued his defence of Hasler yesterday and also conceded his own position could be under threat at next February’s board elections.

“I know there is rumblings in the background,” Dib told Triple M.

“I know some of the old boys are getting together and that is fine, it is their constitutional right.”

While there is next to no chance Hasler will be sacked given he was handed a contract extension this year and has Dib’s full support, the petition illustrates the growing unrest among members and supporters.

There is no doubt many fans believe Dib and the Bulldogs board jumped the gun re-signing Hasler because of a fear they could lose him to a rival NRL club.

The irony today is that Hasler was said to be in line to take over from Paul McGregor at the Dragons.

McGregor only signed a contract extension last week as a reward for his team’s surprising charge up the NRL ladder this year.

Hasler yesterday told the media that the players understand last week’s performance against Penrith was “not acceptable”.

“The playing group is pretty strong and they understand the ups and the downs,” Hasler said.

“They understand what needs to be done and I know they are looking forward to getting out there and executing it.”

Hasler also gave this message to the fans: “I understand fans are very passionate and particularly the Canterbury Bulldogs.

“But stick with this side. Stick with these boys.

“They know what is required and we will turn it around.”

The petitions going off.
Not.
It's been on for a week with a grand total of 160 odd supporters.
Hardly enough for change I wouldn't think.

 

[manlyfan76]

The petitions going off.
Not.
It's been on for a week with a grand total of 160 odd supporters.
Hardly enough for change I wouldn't think.

When it comes to dogs fans it's not a petition Des should be worried about.

 

[Shoe1]

Petitions are great. They always work.


NOT!!!

Petitions are lame. The last refuge of the weak whimpering whinger.

 

[The Who]

I know that Doesn'tmatta fans wanted to start a petition to re-instate their points lost for salary cap rorting. Unfortunately, none of them could spell the word so it never got started.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Surely Foran would have a "Des" clause in his contract.
Im sure both Des and Foran would have insisted on it, being mutually beneficial.

Yes I imagine so in the former's case. He did previously, remember?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

When it comes to dogs fans it's not a petition Des should be worried about.

Drive by mayhem at Collaroy Basin?

 

[Shoe1]

I know that Doesn'tmatta fans wanted to start a petition to re-instate their points lost for salary cap rorting. Unfortunately, none of them could spell the word so it never got started.

They went for partition, and it sparked riots in church st between Indian and Pakistani immigrants. The folks over at parra leagues had no concept of the mayhem they caused.