Footscray? Change of name back?

[Throughandthrough]

Have i missed something here?


On another board i visit, someone has said that the dogs are considering changing their name back to Footscray

First i've heard, but there is a question about that in this weeks 2 minute quiz.

Is this a story about nothing?


PS I think i prefer W B over Footscray.

[1eyedog]

Half of me wishes this was true as this place was my roots as a supporter, however, the club changed it to encourage all people in the western suburbs to embrace the club as their own. Memberships are significantly up since the change of name so maybe it's a good thing to keep it the way it is.

[GVGjr]

I haven't heard anything to suggest that the change will happen however, whist I embraced the name change to the Western Bulldogs I now think it was the wrong thing to do.

Essentially it was so that the club would be embraced by all the business in the Western region and clearly that has not happened.

I don't think we will change the name back to Footscray at all but I wouldn't oppose it.

[ledge]

I think this may come from confusion and now they are talking about a West Sydney? How many times have you read articles with headline "WEST...." and thought its been about us but it was West Coast Eagles? With 3 west sides now coming into comp, and no doubt a lot will be said about the new one in years to come in the press.
Might even be an AFL sniff.
I prefer the Western Bulldogs but who would have thought that a few years ago?
Footscray Bullldogs might be new nick as it defines we are the Melbourne West side.

[aker39]

I know where this has come from.

In this weeks 2 minute survey (which I encourage everyone to complete, because it is a chance for you to give the club feedback, rather than just whinging on forums..... rant over) there is a question asking if you would like the club to change it's name back to Footscray.

[Rocket Science]

PS I think i prefer W B over Footscray.

Wash your mouth out with soap sir.

As much as I'd love the club to embrace its original and rightful name, I don't think it's very likely. I find this most regrettable. To me, the name change spoke of self-loathing of the highest order.

I'd argue increased membership and better sponsorship opportunities has far more to do with the quality of the off-field personnel on board and the professionalism they've slowly engendered at the club, than some superficial moniker change.

[Cyberdoggie]

not this discussion again.

[bornadog]

Lets go with Prince Imperial. (per 1880's)

Seriously, the name Western Bulldogs is here to stay.

[Prince Imperial]

Lets go with Prince Imperial. (per 1880's)

Absolutely top idea.

[hujsh]

I know where this has come from.

In this weeks 2 minute survey (which I encourage everyone to complete, because it is a chance for you to give the club feedback, rather than just whinging on forums..... rant over) there is a question asking if you would like the club to change it's name back to Footscray.

I haven't seen these. Where are they?

[aker39]

I haven't seen these. Where are they?

Do you get a weekly email from the club. There is a link to it in that.

[hujsh]

Do you get a weekly email from the club. There is a link to it in that.

Ah yes. I got 4 in the space of 2 hours so i ignored them. And i don't read them very heavily.

Thanks

[Dancin' Douggy]

I think in this day and age they probably did the right thing by changing the name.
However, when we become completely financially bullet proof, I would prefer to barrack for the Footscray Football Club.

[BulldogBelle]

l can't see it going back to Footscray.

l actually prefer Western Bulldogs but it would make no difference what they are called.

[LostDoggy]

I would love to see the name changed back to footscray, but I just dont think it is ever going to happen.