Hi Guys.

I want to reach out to you all in order to get more information on personal experiences with the Doberman breed.

My young Family live in an area of western Melbourne that unfortunately is experiencing an increase in crime. Car jackings, car thefts in drive way or in garage, home invasions, you get the picture. Now don't get me wrong, I love my street. Very quiet, no feral bogans having parties in their garages with ac/dc blaring till all hours. Thankfully no. However I am aware hat Crime is way up and it is getting worse.

With all that said and given I am away a fair bit in the City while Mrs.Woodstock and our 8 and 4 years olds are at home, I am making enquiries with a couple pedigree breeders at the moment.

We already have a Labrador at home. As those with dog experience will know, and our girl is old and getting still at 12, Labs are the biggest softies and do not make the ideal family guard dog.

I know what I want and Dobermans appear to have the physical and temperament traits which I am after. Confident, calm, child friendly, yet when push comes to shove, will guard my family and property at a word. I am aware that there are working and non working types out there and there different requirements for each.

Do any of you have experience with this breed and are there any recommendations and insights you wish to pass on. Highly appreciated as this is a big investment for the family, in time, money and of course emotionally.

Thanks

Woody

Early game on Sunday against a team which is actually playing quite well. God knows we aren't. The end of the season cannot come quickly enough.

Lucky we are playing away this week: I get to see the game on TV. When I went off to hospital on Wednesday I knew I wasn't going to be right for the weekend. Not sure I'll be right for next weekend either: next op takes the stone out. However, I have a chance.
I am SO glad we are on TV this week. I don't have pay TV and we have been their staple this year. Hopefully not next year.

Remember:
[1] At least 3 players need to get a mention.
[2] No more than 10 votes for any one player.
[3] Give a rating of team performance. It can be anywhere from A+ to F.
[4] Votes must add up to 15.

We have not fared well against Brisbane in recent times. I did not expect it to continue, but when we can't kick goals....

Game starts at 1345, but it doesn't come on TV until 1500. Frustration, but as I am suffering kidney stones I am just glad it is on TV.
Car'n the Blues!

The game is in Brisbane and does not appear to be on free to air TV again. The game is at the 'Gabba at 1345.

Brisbane were woeful. So bad it makes me wonder how they beat Essendon a few weeks back.
On the other hand, we were close to our worst at St Kilda. We seem to have stored up our worst performances for the 'Aints this year.
That does not bode well for a skillful and entertaining game.
Maybe I am lucky if it isn't on TV.....

This week I see live, thank God, as I am tired of not seeing games.

Remember:
[1] At least 3 players need to get a mention.
[2] No more than 10 votes for any one player.
[3] Give a rating of team performance. It can be anywhere from A+ to F.
[4] Votes must add up to 15.

Can't fail with this heading.

When we will ever be on TV?
Let's see if we get some payback against the 'Aints.

This Saturday at 1400 at Ikon.
When we last played Richmond it was a practice match and we pounded them by 10 goals or more. We had Silvagni playing. though.
Richmond haven't set the world on fire, but last week we were particularly ordinary. A lot of guys need badly to respond.