Events Thread

[Grantysghost]

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Email from club relating to Season Launch for those that don't have access. (Regarding response to Covid-19)
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Thank you for your continued support of the Club. With Round 1 looming, we are launching our AFL season on Wednesday 11 March and are excited for the season ahead.

With the continuing spread of the Covid-19 virus and an increase in reported cases in Melbourne in recent days, the Club is taking a conservative approach to preserving the health of its players, our staff as well as our loyal members and fans who attend our events.

With that in mind, we are requesting that anyone:

who has returned from any overseas travel in the last 14 days; or

is experiencing signs of an infectious disease (including fever, sweats or chills),

please not attend the season launch event.

This is over and above the Australian government requirements for travellers returning from high risk countries, which include self-isolation and other medical precautions. Further information on government advice for Australian travellers, including those returning to Australia following overseas travel, is available here: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/new...virus-covid-19

If you are unable to attend the season launch event due to the above and you notify the Club in writing, you will be provided with a full refund of your ticket price. 　

Finally, Season launch is an opportunity to re-connect with fellow Bulldogs friends and families, and kisses, hugs and hand-shakes are usually the order of the night. This year we are suggesting that physical contact be limited and all of our players and staff have been instructed to avoid any physical contact in the current circumstances.

We thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you there

[Bornadog]

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Mark Stevens
@Stevo7AFL
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Can confirm major changes to Dogs season launch at Crown due to Coronavirus. No pre-function with players, players won’t arrive until 8pm and won’t be as accessible. Jumper presentation and interviews but stripped back contact with fans.

[GVGjr]

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Mark Stevens
@Stevo7AFL
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Can confirm major changes to Dogs season launch at Crown due to Coronavirus. No pre-function with players, players won’t arrive until 8pm and won’t be as accessible. Jumper presentation and interviews but stripped back contact with fans.

Yep, I was supposed to arrive there at 5.30pm for a pre function get together with the players and it got canned late on Monday

[Bornadog]

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Very different Season launch tonight with players not allowed to mingle, but I am little pissed off that they canned the pre drinks as well. I bet they were costed into the $190 per head (members price).

Still turned out to be a pretty good night with everyone upbeat about the season ahead. Fletch, Clay and Biggsi were given life membership. Biggs was very funny with his speech, whereas Roberts had a lovely speech pre prepared. Clay spoke well off the cuff and you can tell he loves the club.

Bob Murphy interviewed the players and Seb Costello hosted the evening.

[GVGjr]

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Seb Costello was the host again and he is a very polished performer. Bob Murphy did the interviews but I think he is a little predictable well at least he is for me.

First interview was with Baines, Beveridge and Bontempelli. Baines mentioned we were 10% up in our membership numbers and that we would be following the state government recommendations regarding the coronavirus . Beveridge about how strong the competition is but we are well placed and thought we learned a bit after the loss to Port. Bontempelli talked about the captaincy etc
Towards the end Bevo mentioned about the sad passing of a long term player sponsor "Roy" who last his long term battle with cancer
The camera closed in and a clearly upset Bevo struggled to get through mentioning the players that Roy had sponsored over the years

I used to talk to Roy at the player sponsors, he was always in the know about team selections and injuries etc. A good footy man has left the kennel and he will be missed.

3 players were given life member awards and Fletcher Roberts provided an excellent speech, Shane Biggs delivered his speech in a typical Biggs manner and the very popular Clay Smith also talked.

There was also an interview with the leadership players of Hunter, Wallis and Dunkley and a player jumper presentation for the whole group. There was also auctions and video clips that filtered through the night

As BAD mentioned, the night was a bit more subdued than normal . They will probably put this on the website for those who are interested.

[Grantysghost]

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There were five players not in attendance including JJ and Lipinski, guess just some precautions but in current climate my mind did wander a bit; was certainly higher than normal.

Overall good night, my table had 5 of the 11 spots empty (what a waste of the tiger prawn entree!). Ameet mentioned a number of people had cancelled and had their tickets refunded. Wasnt sure about the bizarre drummer at the start.
From what I could tell the players were in attendance in another room, then walked around to back of stage for presentation (I was in foyer as the throng came through) . I didn't have an issue with it, challenging for the club and i think they pulled it off.

[GVGjr]

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There were five players not in attendance including JJ and Lipinski, guess just some precautions but in current climate my mind did wander a bit; was certainly higher than normal.

Overall good night, my table had 5 of the 11 spots empty (what a waste of the tiger prawn entree!). Ameet mentioned a number of people had cancelled and had their tickets refunded. Wasnt sure about the bizarre drummer at the start.
From what I could tell the players were in attendance in another room, then walked around to back of stage for presentation (I was in foyer as the throng came through) . I didn't have an issue with it, challenging for the club and i think they pulled it off.

Bains mentioned that about 50 members would have their tickets refunded but there were gaps on most of the tables.
Yeah, that drummer was a bit out of the norm.

[Bornadog]

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No individual speeches last night. We normally would have a speech from PG, Bevo and Ameet. I guess the panel sort of covered off what they would normally say.

[Twodogs]

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I played indoor soccer last night. I was really fussy about disinfecting afterwards.

We have taken to foot touching instead of hand shaking after goals and at the end of the game.

[Bornadog]

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Life membership:

[Twodogs]

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Life membership:

The Bullgods.

[Bornadog]

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Has anyone heard if there will be a season launch this year?

[Grantysghost]

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Has anyone heard if there will be a season launch this year?

I had a feeling when I renewed my membership it wasn't part of it this year. So I'd expect not.

[GVGjr]

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I had a feeling when I renewed my membership it wasn't part of it this year. So I'd expect not.

I think I talked to someone at the club late last year and it wasn't likely to be going ahead.

[Bornadog]

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I think I talked to someone at the club late last year and it wasn't likely to be going ahead.

Disappointing, the one event I really enjoy every year, but can understand with the Covid19 situation