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Bulldog Revolution
18-09-2007, 07:37 AM
Dogs' VFL rift grows
18 September 2007 Herald Sun
Mark Stevens and AAP

TENSION is mounting between the Western Bulldogs and Werribee in the ongoing VFL shake-up.

It is understood Werribee has officially approached the Kangaroos to form an alignment, raising the ire of the Dogs.

It now appears possible the Bulldogs could team with Williamstown after Collingwood announced yesterday that it was splitting with the Seagulls to establish its own VFL team.

There is also an outside chance the Dogs could field a stand-alone VFL team called Footscray.

The relationship between the Bulldogs and Werribee has been strained this season, with several of the AFL club's draftees spending time in the VFL reserves.

Under the agreement with Werribee, the Dogs can walk away if not satisfied with several key performance indicators.

The Dogs have also questioned the development provided at the club. Werribee has a part-time coach in Simon Atkins.

Werribee said it had a year left on its contract with the Dogs and expected it to be honoured.

The issue will be discussed at a Bulldogs board meeting this week.

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire said the seven-year partnership with Williamstown had been successful, but the club had decided it wanted "total control of player development".

bornadog
18-09-2007, 12:40 PM
A new team would be great, especially with the new facilities. Lets hope we have thew cash.

GVGjr
18-09-2007, 04:45 PM
A new team would be great, especially with the new facilities. Lets hope we have thew cash.

If it's a stand alone venture where would we play though?

Sockeye Salmon
18-09-2007, 04:50 PM
If it's a stand alone venture where would we play though?

How about Melways reference 41 K4

GVGjr
18-09-2007, 05:15 PM
How about Melways reference 41 K4

They say it's not an option...unless something has changed.

Topdog
18-09-2007, 08:42 PM
Why wouldn't it be an option for the VFL?

LostDoggy
18-09-2007, 09:50 PM
What would happen if we went against our contract? Would we have to fork out money because of it, or would we just be able to part ways without any hassles?

Sockeye Salmon
19-09-2007, 12:20 AM
What would happen if we went against our contract? Would we have to fork out money because of it, or would we just be able to part ways without any hassles?

There's a clause that says we can walk away if we believe our player development is being compromised.

Go_Dogs
19-09-2007, 11:38 AM
How much money would it take to bankroll our own, stand alone team? Regardless of what happens with the alignment, I don't think we'll be completely happy until we have a stand alone reserves team. Are there any rules regarding the financing of such things?

Sockeye Salmon
20-09-2007, 04:02 PM
How much money would it take to bankroll our own, stand alone team? Regardless of what happens with the alignment, I don't think we'll be completely happy until we have a stand alone reserves team. Are there any rules regarding the financing of such things?

I read somewhere they estimated $500K. It would be more if they had to make a trip to Sydney.

LostDoggy
22-09-2007, 10:04 PM
How about Melways reference 41 K4

Yes or mentioned another way -

Postcode 3012.