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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Mon Couer!
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
Mon Couer!
Nah, progress
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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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
G-Mo77
They could have preserved a lot and auctioned/sold it off to supporters. Ripping it down like that and destroying everything just seems like we're destroying history. I saw the post on Facebook as well, like you said, lots of old supporters really unhappy with what they did and that photo.
Is it possible to please everyone?
They removed the plaques that's pretty evident. Not sure those old signs are worth preserving are they? I get some things are, just not sure about those.
The big EJ sign should be from the bottom.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
Is it possible to please everyone?
They removed the plaques that's pretty evident. Not sure those old signs are worth preserving are they? I get some things are, just not sure about those.
The big EJ sign should be from the bottom.
Even if those signs weren't possible or worthwhile to preserve, posting a photo of them tearing down Charlie Sutton's sign is tone deaf.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Even if those signs weren't possible or worthwhile to preserve, posting a photo of them tearing down Charlie Sutton's sign is tone deaf.
With Darce and Cody looking on it symbolised the old and the new.
I'm not too bothered about a sign, the new stand will have plenty for those into nostalgia.
Sad to see it go though I spent so much time growing up in front of that lump of concrete!
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Even if those signs weren't possible or worthwhile to preserve, posting a photo of them tearing down Charlie Sutton's sign is tone deaf.
Exactly, they just don't get it. That would have hurt so many people just seeing that. Everyone knew it was coming, not all wanted it to happen but to post it like a promotional tool was a pretty stupid thing to do.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Fair for fans to experience some grief. Time and tide waits for no one.
To be fair re: signs above the stands, while they represent famous names deserving of respect, the actual signs aren’t exactly historical relics. Probably could have done without seeing Charlie’s name in tatters though.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
What exactly are people upset about.
Symbolically crushing the spirit of Charlie?
It's a piece of wood.
Pretty sure Charlie wouldn't have cared too much.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
What exactly are people upset about.
Symbolically crushing the spirit of Charlie?
It's a piece of wood.
Pretty sure Charlie wouldn't have cared too much.
Looks like the crane shopped early
"Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Originally Posted by
Sedat
Looks like the crane shopped early
Haha. You can leave on that high.
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Jaysus. Seeing Charlie's name swinging like that auck!
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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
This video explains a bit more, and yes some pieces are being preserved.
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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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
Bulldogs set for VU Whitten Oval surface and landscaping works
The next important phase of the highly anticipated VU Whitten Oval redevelopment is about to commence, concurrent with the completion of the demolition of the Whitten Stand.
Once complete, each of the Club’s teams will have access to a pristine refurbished and regraded playing surface, and fans will benefit with new seating, greatly improved food and beverage facilities, new broadcast quality lighting and improved entrances for the public.
To accommodate these changes, from Tuesday 23 August the VU Whitten Oval surface and surrounding landscaped areas will be closed to the public as work begins on this crucial phase of the precinct works.
The Club looks forward to welcoming patrons back to VU Whitten Oval once these external works are complete, which is currently expected to be in April 2023, in time for VFL, VFLW and AFLW matches.
The Bulldogs Shop and the Club’s membership services desk will remain open to the public for the immediate future.
The Bulldogs’ teams will continue to access the Club’s high-performance centre at VU Whitten Oval during the next phase of works, while utilising alternative venues for on-field training, including the newly redeveloped Skinner Reserve in Braybrook.
As previously communicated, the women’s team will play its Season 7 home games at alternative venues, including Mars Stadium in Ballarat, Ikon Park and Punt Road Oval.
“We are working with tight, detailed plans and timelines for the redevelopment project, and a key consideration for us is allowing the new VU Whitten Oval turf to be ready as soon as possible next year, including for the AFL team to train on ahead of the 2023 season,” said Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains.
“This means we need to start these works immediately in order to meet those timelines.
“If we wait any longer, we face the risk of the process dragging out, which will greatly impact the ability for our programs to utilise the oval during the 2023 season.
“In addition to the disruptions our football programs will face, we acknowledge the impact these works will have on local residents and their access to the oval and surrounds. This will be an inconvenience for a period of time, but we are so excited about what our members and fans, and the local community, will come back to when the work is complete.”
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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Re: Victoria University Whitten Oval Precinct Development
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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