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[Bulldog Joe]

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

I think this is close to the mark.

Coterie groups have been compromised by the reduced player availability.

[Bornadog]

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Anyone going:

Legacy Through Legends
Wednesday July 31st
7pm ? 9.30pm
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray ? Level 2 Function Room

Bulldogs to host Legacy through Legends

The Western Bulldogs will pay homage to the past while celebrating a new and exciting era at their Legacy through Legends event on Wednesday 31 July.

Held in the newly developed function space at Mission Whitten Oval, the event will present Bulldogs fans and members with the opportunity to hear from club royalty and current stars.

Aligning with the club?s 2024 Retro Round ? to be celebrated in Round 21 ? a panel consisting of Chris Grant, Brad Johnson, Doug Hawkins and Paul Dimattina will speak, followed by premiership stars Easton Wood, Ellie Blackburn and Deanna Berry.

Other panellists, including current AFL Bulldogs, will be announced closer to the event.

Be among the first to enjoy the spectacular new Level 2 function space by securing your tickets to this exclusive event today.

Tickets start at $160 for members and are $195 for non-members.

Bulldogs members can also opt to include a tour of the facility in their ticket for an extra $20.

[Dogs 24/7]

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Dimattina being in attendance sort of takes the wind out of the sails for this event for me and in fact it puts a line through it.
I don't appreciate some of his comments about the club so it's a pass for me.
I don't understand why they would have him there at all.

[Bornadog]

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Went along last night to the Legacy through Legends event.

Took the tour option as well and I just say WOW. I had previously had a tour when the first redevelopment was done and thought then this is really a step up, however, we have now gone way, way above anything previously. The facilities are the best for any club in Australia.

The Board Room:

[Bornadog]

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The Gym

[Bornadog]

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The indoor ground, where many game tactics are practised away from prying eyes.

[Bornadog]

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Indoor pool which is one of Bevo's favourite spaces

[Bornadog]

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After the tour, we headed to the new events area which takes up the whole top floor of the new stand. The room was actually full, which was great to see.

The night started with Ameet talking about the new facilities and the work they have put into the development.

The MC was the Channel 7, AFL caller, Nigel Carmody who introduced the first panel of Grant, Dimma, Johnno and Dougie talking about the old days and the facilities they had. Doug was very funny talking about how as a 17 year old he was amazed with the facilities then. Johnno talked about his first day arriving at the club in his school uniform. The first person he ran into was Doug. Doug asked him where he wanted him to sign his autograph - thinking he was a supporter. Dimma thought he was recruited by Essendon and on arrival Sheedy told him it didn't work out and was sent away to the Whitten Oval. He said he didn't even know where Footscary was.

Chris was asked about whether the new facilities have given a lift to the team. He was in no doubt, and said the other big advantage was luring new players to the club, whether a trade or drafting, they will surely be impressed.

The second panel included Wood and Tom Boyd, plus AFLW players Berry (captain) and the retired Bailey Hunt. Both lots talked about their premiership years. Tom is a great speaker and also very funny - another one that had never ventured across the Westgate bridge.

The final panel was made up of two current AFLW players (sorry forgotten their names) and JJ. JJ mentioned he should be back within 4 weeks time. He also said in rehab, they now don't need to go to several facilities (like swimming) because everything is now in the one place.

Overall, great facilities and hard to believe this is where our club has progressed to, after having the worst facilities in the 1980s/90s.

A quick story: Back in the late 90s, we booked my wife's nephew into a night at the club with a couple of players, which included a training run, amongst other activities. It was something organised in the school holidays. The kids had to spend the night in the old Whitten Oval and he said later there were rats running around at night time.

[josie]

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Thanks for terrific update & photos BAD. Great to hear it was well attended too.

[The bulldog tragician]

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Great overview BAD. How times have changed!

[Bornadog]

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Great overview BAD. How times have changed!

Chalk and cheese.

[ledge]

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Dimattina being in attendance sort of takes the wind out of the sails for this event for me and in fact it puts a line through it.
I don't appreciate some of his comments about the club so it's a pass for me.
I don't understand why they would have him there at all.

You need to see past that.
Past Players will say things about their club because they care. Sometimes it’s not good but it also means that they are hurting. Wrong or right.
Paul is a very emotional person and obviously wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to us.
You could see it with his covid difficulties and his hotel, he was in tears.
He is very much bulldog.
Media also love to chase a story and when a club seems to be in a bit of a rut they will run to a past player who doesn’t agree with what’s going on.
I can attest for his love of the dogs as my daughter is very close to the whole family.

[GVGjr]

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You need to see past that.
Past Players will say things about their club because they care. Sometimes it’s not good but it also means that they are hurting. Wrong or right.
Paul is a very emotional person and obviously wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to us.
You could see it with his covid difficulties and his hotel, he was in tears.
He is very much bulldog.
Media also love to chase a story and when a club seems to be in a bit of a rut they will run to a past player who doesn’t agree with what’s going on.
I can attest for his love of the dogs as my daughter is very close to the whole family.

Have to disagree Ledge. Dimma had a long history of outright bagging the club and it wasn't just an isolated incident or two out of frustration. He went out of his way to ridicule the club and was a real rent-a-quote agent for the media.
I don't wish him ill will but he made his bed and has a bit of redeeming to do from my perspective. I'd never support any of his businesses.
Let's not confuse passion for genuine loyalty

[Bulldog Joe]

I am involved with Top Dogs coterie group.

We are having a function on Feb 24 with a tour of Whitten Oval facilities and 2 course dinner.

With permission from GVGjr I am inviting any interested WOOF members to join us for the evening.

Note that the closing date for acceptance is Monday 10th but we do have a few vacancies and would really appreciate any WOOFers who want to come along.

The attachment has the detail for RSVP etc.

25 02 24 Detail.pdf

[Bulldog Joe]

I am involved with Top Dogs coterie group.

We are having a function on Feb 24 with a tour of Whitten Oval facilities and 2 course dinner.

With permission from GVGjr I am inviting any interested WOOF members to join us for the evening.

Note that the closing date for acceptance is Monday 10th but we do have a few vacancies and would really appreciate any WOOFers who want to come along.

The attachment has the detail for RSVP etc.

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We have had a few WOOFers respond and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

We do still have some vacancies.

This is an opportunity to see the new facility and enjoy a meal in the function room.

We really want to make this a great night for all to enjoy.