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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    I love that they started training in mid March (although the season didn't commence until late April or early May back then). Now even local footy teams start pre-season in November!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog4life View Post
    Great memories Cinder. A very close friend of our family the late Roy Evans is in that photo too. Thanks for sharing.
    You're welcome. I'm glad!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Axe Man View Post
    I love that they started training in mid March (although the season didn't commence until late April or early May back then). Now even local footy teams start pre-season in November!
    Yeah more of a hobby then I reckon!

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    Far out. 1936 is 80 years ago. When I was a kid 80 years ago was the 1890s!
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Far out. 1936 is 80 years ago. When I was a kid 80 years ago was the 1890s!
    Pretty crazy huh?

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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    What's a Smoke Social??

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    Quote Originally Posted by dadsgirl16 View Post
    What's a Smoke Social??
    I think it's akin to a cigar night or something like that??

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    Quote Originally Posted by dadsgirl16 View Post
    What's a Smoke Social??
    Times have sure changed.

    The smoke night or smoke social was a predominantly Australian form of male only social event in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australasia.
    Large groups of Australian men gathered in a venue to smoke tobacco together in what they termed a smoke night. These lasted until the early 1940s. These events were socially significant, and often coupled with a formal dinner, an annual general meeting or a musical revue. While the full spectrum of Australian men participated in smoke socials—from Parliamentarians through to Port Kembla workers—the smoke night held an allure of classy behaviour and social respectability for participating men. Smoke socials were run by football clubs, charitable organizations, civic organizations, trade unions, and governments.
    FFC: Established 1883

    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    Quote Originally Posted by dadsgirl16 View Post
    What's a Smoke Social??
    No girls.

    As my son would say "that's not homo-erotic at all"
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Quote Originally Posted by cinder View Post
    Pretty crazy huh?

    It's insane. When did everyone get so old?
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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    Was out at the shops today and I got a praise for my 2016 WB Mark knight t shirt. The person had a Bulldog cap on.
    "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    My Grandmother gave me this 40 odd years ago.
    I was wondering if anyone on WOOF has seen one of these elsewhere or if they know the origin of it?

    https://imageshack.com/i/pnX5WWxhj

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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    Quote Originally Posted by Doggy View Post
    My Grandmother gave me this 40 odd years ago.
    I was wondering if anyone on WOOF has seen one of these elsewhere or if they know the origin of it?

    https://imageshack.com/i/pnX5WWxhj
    First time I have seen one.
    FFC: Established 1883

    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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    Re: Western Bulldogs Memorabilia

    Quote Originally Posted by Doggy View Post
    My Grandmother gave me this 40 odd years ago.
    I was wondering if anyone on WOOF has seen one of these elsewhere or if they know the origin of it?

    https://imageshack.com/i/pnX5WWxhj
    Sorry, that's a new one on me.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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