Dogs make a killing on Merc.since GF Win

THE WESTERN Bulldogs are experiencing a boom in merchandise sales as they ride the wave of premiership glory.

Since their stunning preliminary final victory over Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium, the Bulldogs have cracked over $2 million in merchandise sales, the club exclusively confirmed to AFL.com.au.

The mega-sales have come from both the club's online store and Whitten Oval shop-front.

Among the top sellers ahead of the new season is the 2017 official gurnesey, which as reigning premiers has a gold AFL logo emblazoned it.

Asics has signed a five-year deal as official supplier for the Bulldogs' men's team.

And despite the trend towards online viewing, old school DVDs of the Grand Final, and all four of the Bulldogs finals, have sold thousands of copies.

Memorabilia sales have also exceeded the club's expectations.

As well as the windfall from merchandise sales, the Bulldogs pocketed $1.21 million in prize money for winning the flag, which is shared between the club and the players.

The club is expecting strong membership sales ahead as it begins its premiership defence.

The EJ Whitten Social Club, which guarantees members a Grand Final ticket, hit capacity on the Monday after the club's historic Grand Final victory over Sydney.

The Bulldogs' first JLT Community Series match is on Saturday, 18 February against Melbourne at Whitten Oval.

Now is the time the club should be pushing Bulldoze The Debt. Instead of a straight cash donation, encourage fans to buy even more merchandise and get something tangible for their cash and wipe out our debt while doing it. I hope the club does something big. Using stats like 'If every 10th member bought a 2017 gold logo jumper we'd wipe out $??? Debt' and 'if every 5th member brought the blu ray or victory pack we'd wipe out $???, and 'if every 10th upgraded to a reserve seat we'd wipe out $???'. With the sum total resulting in the club being debt free and ready to grow into dynasty and members having better seats, gold logo jumpers and the premiership at home ready to watch. The ultimate win-win pitch to an ecstatic fan base.

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New sponsor for the preseason practice matches. It was previously sponsored by nab.

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The Australian Football League (AFL) today announced it would partner with Australia-wide Insurance Broker JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) for the pre-season competition for the next three years, with today’s launch of the JLT Community Series in Melbourne.

AFL General Manager Clubs and AFL Operations Travis Auld joined with JLT Chief Executive Leo Demer to announce the fixture for the 2017 JLT Community Series, which will see all 18 teams play three matches across a four-week stretch between Thursday February 16 and Sunday March 12, to lead into the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

‘JLT is the National Insurance Broker for the AFL, our 18 clubs and the State Associations across the country, with a relationship now of 13 years with football from the grassroots through to elite level of the game,” Mr Auld said.

‘JLT is an incredibly important contributor to the game as they are the driving force behind our National Risk and Protection program for community football leagues around Australia, and we are delighted they have chosen to partner the AFL for our pre-season competition.

‘JLT provide an exceptional service for all 18 AFL Clubs and our State Associations, and ensure that our players and volunteers are protected, and now they will have a key role as football returns in 2017,” he said.

Mr Demer said JLT was delighted to raise the level of its partnership with Australia’s only indigenous game, as the spread of matches across all parts of Australia reflected its role in supporting the game no matter where it was played.

“Every AFL player across one of the AFL clubs began his career in a small community, be it in a metropolitan, regional or country area, that has followed his every step through to reaching the elite level,” Mr Demer said.

“At JLT, we support football communities in every part of Australia who love the game, and the JLT Community Series will take matches to so many locations across the country where fans can see their favourite stars up close.

“I am delighted to be able to announce that in 2017, games will be played at Manuka Oval (ACT); Albury, Blacktown, Coffs Harbour and Narrandera (New South Wales); Broadbeach and Mackay (Queensland); Mt Gambier, Noarlunga and Richmond Oval (South Australia); Launceston (Tasmania); Arden Street, Bendigo, Casey Fields, Ikon Park, Moe and Whitten Oval (Victoria); Geraldton and Mandurah (Western Australia) as we play more matches than ever in community locations,” he said.

Six matches will be played across each of the first three weekends of games - giving all clubs one bye - with every club playing on the final weekend.

Mr Auld said the first match of the JLT Community Series will see Collingwood play Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Thursday February 16 while reigning premiers the Western Bulldogs would return to their spiritual home at the VU Whitten Oval later that weekend, when they host Melbourne on Saturday February 18.

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The Australian Football League (AFL) today announced it would partner with Australia-wide Insurance Broker JLT (Jardine Lloyd Thompson) for the pre-season competition for the next three years, with today’s launch of the JLT Community Series in Melbourne.

AFL General Manager Clubs and AFL Operations Travis Auld joined with JLT Chief Executive Leo Demer to announce the fixture for the 2017 JLT Community Series, which will see all 18 teams play three matches across a four-week stretch between Thursday February 16 and Sunday March 12, to lead into the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

‘JLT is the National Insurance Broker for the AFL, our 18 clubs and the State Associations across the country, with a relationship now of 13 years with football from the grassroots through to elite level of the game,” Mr Auld said.

‘JLT is an incredibly important contributor to the game as they are the driving force behind our National Risk and Protection program for community football leagues around Australia, and we are delighted they have chosen to partner the AFL for our pre-season competition.

‘JLT provide an exceptional service for all 18 AFL Clubs and our State Associations, and ensure that our players and volunteers are protected, and now they will have a key role as football returns in 2017,” he said.

Mr Demer said JLT was delighted to raise the level of its partnership with Australia’s only indigenous game, as the spread of matches across all parts of Australia reflected its role in supporting the game no matter where it was played.

“Every AFL player across one of the AFL clubs began his career in a small community, be it in a metropolitan, regional or country area, that has followed his every step through to reaching the elite level,” Mr Demer said.

“At JLT, we support football communities in every part of Australia who love the game, and the JLT Community Series will take matches to so many locations across the country where fans can see their favourite stars up close.

“I am delighted to be able to announce that in 2017, games will be played at Manuka Oval (ACT); Albury, Blacktown, Coffs Harbour and Narrandera (New South Wales); Broadbeach and Mackay (Queensland); Mt Gambier, Noarlunga and Richmond Oval (South Australia); Launceston (Tasmania); Arden Street, Bendigo, Casey Fields, Ikon Park, Moe and Whitten Oval (Victoria); Geraldton and Mandurah (Western Australia) as we play more matches than ever in community locations,” he said.

Six matches will be played across each of the first three weekends of games - giving all clubs one bye - with every club playing on the final weekend.

Mr Auld said the first match of the JLT Community Series will see Collingwood play Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Thursday February 16 while reigning premiers the Western Bulldogs would return to their spiritual home at the VU Whitten Oval later that weekend, when they host Melbourne on Saturday February 18.

Redders, you need to add the links to these articles.

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I think WOOFERS must have bought at least 10% of that $2million. Come to think of it Cinders bought at least 10% :D:D:D