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    Dogs' VFL rift grows

    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".

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    A new team would be great, especially with the new facilities. Lets hope we have thew cash.

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    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?
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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    If it's a stand alone venture where would we play though?
    How about Melways reference 41 K4

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by Sockeye Salmon View Post
    How about Melways reference 41 K4
    They say it's not an option...unless something has changed.
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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Why wouldn't it be an option for the VFL?

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    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?

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by dales.girl38 View Post
    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.

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    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?

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by McMahon#23 View Post
    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.

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    Re: Dogs' VFL rift grows

    Quote Originally Posted by Sockeye Salmon View Post
    How about Melways reference 41 K4
    Yes or mentioned another way -

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