Events Thread

[Grantysghost]

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I stayed away due to the venue and format.

What did you think of it BAD? I love a good Bevo speech, if he's using slaughterhouse that sounds like something I want to hear.

[Bornadog]

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I stayed away due to the venue and format.

What did you think of it BAD? I love a good Bevo speech, if he's using slaughterhouse that sounds like something I want to hear.

I prefer the Crown, formal launch, but the venue was pretty good. Better than Zinc last year. My only complaint was the music was a bit loud and hard to talk to people. (and no not because I am getting old )

The one good thing about the standing up is you can wonder around and talk to people. I caught up with someone who is a friend and also does corporate stuff behind the scenes at the club and he introduced me to lots of people as he was a magnet.

[Bornadog]

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Bevo

[kruder]

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Got to love Bevo, he looks healthy, happy and has a glint in his eye.

If there were hot coals around I'd considering doing a Nigel Smart after that speech

[dalek]

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I prefer the Crown, formal launch, but the venue was pretty good. Better than Zinc last year. My only complaint was the music was a bit loud and hard to talk to people. (and no not because I am getting old )

The one good thing about the standing up is you can wonder around and talk to people. I caught up with someone who is a friend and also does corporate stuff behind the scenes at the club and he introduced me to lots of people as he was a magnet.

Glad someone else thought the music was too loud.

Had an enjoyable night although.

[Bornadog]

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Glad someone else thought the music was too loud.

Had an enjoyable night although.

I let them know in the survey sent out today

[dalek]

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I let them know in the survey sent out today

I also did that plus having better seating arrangement.

[Bornadog]

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I thought the events for supporters this year was pretty weak compared to the past.

Not sure what has happened to the members Christmas Party which was a feature pre Covid days.

With AFLW, I am a foundation member and the first few years, we had a get together with the players, but again nothing since Covid.

The season launches have also gone down hill, and have become a last minute thing with no advertising to members it is on, and just a stand up event with canapes and drinks.

I hope there are better plans for 2024, especially with the new function centre being built in the new Whitten Stand (will it still be called that)

[Axe Man]

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I thought the events for supporters this year was pretty weak compared to the past.

Not sure what has happened to the members Christmas Party which was a feature pre Covid days.

With AFLW, I am a foundation member and the first few years, we had a get together with the players, but again nothing since Covid.

The season launches have also gone down hill, and have become a last minute thing with no advertising to members it is on, and just a stand up event with canapes and drinks.

I hope there are better plans for 2024, especially with the new function centre being built in the new Whitten Stand (will it still be called that)

Yep, pisses me off that they provided a Social Club Christmas party every year pre Covid and then just conveniently forgot to bring it back. I want my burrito, beer and ice cream!

Not to mention I don't think players have ever returned to speak in the social club pre game like they did before Covid either. Obviously the guaranteed grand final ticket is the main reason to be a social club member but now there do not seem to be any other benefits whatsoever.

[Bornadog]

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Yep, pisses me off that they provided a Social Club Christmas party every year pre Covid and then just conveniently forgot to bring it back. I want my burrito, beer and ice cream!

Not to mention I don't think players have ever returned to speak in the social club pre game like they did before Covid either. Obviously the guaranteed grand final ticket is the main reason to be a social club member but now there do not seem to be any other benefits whatsoever.

Yes, zero benefits of being in social club

[Bornadog]

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Well, a further down grade of the season launch:


Bulldogs to launch season at VU Whitten Oval

Western Bulldogs members and fans are invited to rally together at VU Whitten Oval on Friday 23 February, as we launch the 2024 AFL Season.

Be there in person as we present our 2024 playing group with their jumpers, and hear from coaches, leadership personnel and players as we build excitement for the season ahead.

It?s a free, family-friendly event with plenty on offer to keep you entertained ? including a special snap and sign session with the entire team, the Footscray-Yarraville Band, food trucks and our fan zone packed full of footy activities and giveaways for kids.

We?ll also have special offers on Bulldogs memberships and merchandise to ensure that you?re ready for the upcoming season.

The 2024 Season Launch will occur after the scheduled practice matches for both the AFL (11am start) and VFL teams (1:50pm start).

2024 Season Launch

Friday, 23 February, 4:00pm AEDT
VU Whitten Oval, West Footscray ? Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung

• 4pm: Entry open via Cross Street, VU Whitten Oval
• 4:15pm ? 5pm: Player signing session
• 5pm: Jumper presentations to start
• 6pm: Approximate finish

[Grantysghost]

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Used to be a good night.

[GVGjr]

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Used to be a good night.

You have to wonder why a lot of functions the clubs used to run have been eroded so consistently? Perhaps the demands on the playing group has increased or trying to manage costs for evens has been a challenge for the club.

[Grantysghost]

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You have to wonder why a lot of functions the clubs used to run have been eroded so consistently? Perhaps the demands on the playing group has increased or trying to manage costs for evens has been a challenge for the club.

Was wondering if it was a PA thing and the players are only available for x number of functions.

[GVGjr]

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Was wondering if it was a PA thing and the players are only available for x number of functions.

It would be nice if the club acknowledged the challenges one way or the other.