One of the committee members (she might actually be the president) for the Barwon Bulldogs won one of the raffles for a $50 voucher at the Mulgrave Country Club which she donated back so there are no postcode barriers on being a member or even just attending the night. On my table last night there were two Melbourne supporters (daughter who was also there supports the Dogs) who have had a long association with the EW club.
I remember going there a number of years back and there was something like 38 tables of 8 and the place was packed.
It's a shame that Bevo more or less shut down the East West training day which was also a special event held at Wesley College.
The EW president Tony mentioned they are hoping to bring that back in some form next year.
I even met WOOF member Josie there (Fergus Greene was on the table) a few years back and it wasn't until later in presentation when she mentioned she was on WOOF that we worked out who we both were :) It's a small world.
The more the merrier I think. For $75 last night we got the President, CEO, 5 legends, Kevin Hillier as host and a 3 course meal sitting with very like minded people. Great value from my perspective especially knowing that through the various fund raisers the EW club makes a financial donation to the club and even sponsors an AFLW player.
The EW club should be far better known for all our our supporters. I didn't see him last night but a couple of times there has been a guy who travels down from Swan Hill to be a part of the night. Used to drive back home straight after the function, now that is commitment.