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01-07-2017, 07:22 PM
#511
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Great achievement to hit this record membership. I do worry however that we have pissed these gains against the wall with our insipid premiership defence.
Last edited by always right; 01-07-2017 at 07:49 PM.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
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01-07-2017, 07:33 PM
#512
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
always right
Great achievement to hit this record membership. I found worry however that we have pissed these gains against the wall with our insipid premiership defence.
Unless we sign some big names, we can except a decent drop off I reckon.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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01-07-2017, 07:43 PM
#513
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Drop like flies. 40k or there abouts next year
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01-07-2017, 07:47 PM
#514
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Yep. We really needed to capitalise on last years performance by going top four this season. We are going through go backwards in membership next season. Need to bounce back really well fast
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02-07-2017, 01:22 AM
#515
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
always right
Great achievement to hit this record membership. I do worry however that we have pissed these gains against the wall with our insipid premiership defence.
Given the momentum we gained at the end of last year it's going to be hard to back it up again next season. In some people eyes we've failed to delivery on our ability.
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02-07-2017, 01:25 AM
#516
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Unless we sign some big names, we can except a decent drop off I reckon.
We shouldn't consider signing big names unless we are very confident we have a recipe for success and have learned our lessons.
We would be far better to look for longer term and lower key additions.
Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"
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02-07-2017, 10:03 PM
#517
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
We shouldn't consider signing big names unless we are very confident we have a recipe for success and have learned our lessons.
We would be far better to look for longer term and lower key additions.
I think we are not far off it in 2018 if we bring in 3 good additions, the players have an honest review of the year, the gameplan is worked out and the coaching panel and match committee sort themselves out. Our player profiles are moving steadily past 50 and 100 games. I anticipate seeing improvement in numerous players, and a lot of kids to start putting pressure to come up through. I'd get a big name recruit first and foremost from a team perspective, but the real world reality is that kind of thing will hopefully retain some members from jumping off, which is the thread topic.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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02-07-2017, 11:53 PM
#518
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
I think we are not far off it in 2018 if we bring in 3 good additions, the players have an honest review of the year, the gameplan is worked out and the coaching panel and match committee sort themselves out. Our player profiles are moving steadily past 50 and 100 games. I anticipate seeing improvement in numerous players, and a lot of kids to start putting pressure to come up through. I'd get a big name recruit first and foremost from a team perspective, but the real world reality is that kind of thing will hopefully retain some members from jumping off, which is the thread topic.
We have good list in terms of playing experience however, it comes down to attitude and desire for the core group because it's a risky move to add high priced senior players if we aren't 100% confident we can bounce back into serious contention next season.
I mentioned our profile was moving in the right direction for a sustained run last year but we didn't improve the group after the trade and draft periods to strengthen our chances for 2017 and we all know it's been a real struggle so far.
I'm also sure there will be improvement in the younger group but I wonder how realistic that it will be enough to lift the side back into contention? For example the guys we drafted last year probably all need another development season.
I think we either need to go hard for FA (2?) or to focus purely on the draft with some low key additions to balance it out but I'd imagine we will do a bit of both. You're probably right, we will go hard for a FA which will create some excitement but I'm not yet convinced it's the right option.
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22-07-2017, 10:48 PM
#519
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
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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22-07-2017, 10:50 PM
#520
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
bornadog
A shame we couldn't quite get a 20% boost. I guess the real number to pay attention to is next year's number. I'd hate to have a successful time like North had in the 90's and end up none the better for it.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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22-07-2017, 10:51 PM
#521
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
That is great. So proud being a Doggies member and apart of the record membership figure.
"Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"
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23-07-2017, 12:50 AM
#522
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
A shame we couldn't quite get a 20% boost. I guess the real number to pay attention to is next year's number. I'd hate to have a successful time like North had in the 90's and end up none the better for it.
One positive BT, may be they are mostly all genuine members this year and not benefactors or coterie groups pumping the numbers up.
Great result compared to previous seasons, just hope our effort this year doesn't hurt us too much.
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
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23-07-2017, 02:39 AM
#523
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Originally Posted by
KT31
One positive BT, may be they are mostly all genuine members this year and not benefactors or coterie groups pumping the numbers up.
Great result compared to previous seasons, just hope our effort this year doesn't hurt us too much.
I reckon there's a lot of truth in that. In previous years we always seemed to get an unnaturally large surge in June/July.
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23-07-2017, 11:12 AM
#524
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Is this the final AFL figure ?
Bring back the biff
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26-07-2017, 11:17 AM
#525
Re: Membership 2017 - Target 50,000
Dogs reach 47,000 members
Western Bulldogs have today reached 47,000 members for the first time in the Club’s history.
The Western Bulldogs have today reached 47,000 members for the first time in the Club’s history.
The significant milestone sees the Club break their previous membership record of 40,081 by 6,919.
The Club has seen significant increases across all categories in 2017, including a 25% increase in Reserved Seating on 2016 and there is now a waitlist on Premiership Gold and EJ Whitten Social Club for the first time.
The official AFL cut-off for 2017 club membership sales is next Monday 31 July, with 3-Game General Admission Memberships still available.
The Club has two home matches (Round 19 v Essendon; Round 21 v GWS Giants) at Etihad Stadium, along with a member replacement game against Hawthorn (Round 23) at same venue, which ensures this membership option as being the most cost-effective way to gain access to all three games and still help build the Club’s record membership tally.
For more information on the 3-Game General Admission Membership, please call 1300 GO DOGS (46 36 47) or click here.
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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