WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

[Eastdog]

https://m.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-21/match-previewwestern-bulldogs-v-adelaide

Match preview: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
Jourdan Canil
Aug 21, 2019 10:18AM

Where and when: Mars Stadium, Sunday 25 August, 1.10pm AEST

TV, radio and online: Click here for broadcast guide

What it means for the Western Bulldogs: A spot in the finals is on offer for the Bulldogs, whether that be seventh or eighth depending on other results in round 23. Destiny is in their hands, this is a win-at-all-costs match.

What it means for Adelaide: After another disappointing loss at home, the Crows now must win by a fair margin to secure a finals spot. The Crows trail the Dogs by four points and 2.6 per cent on the ladder, but the Hawks and Power are in a similar boat, so the Crows will be hoping other results fall their way too.

The stat: Jack Macrae is averaging 37.2 disposals over his last ten matches. His lowest disposal tally for any game this season is 22 touches.

The match-up: Patrick Lipinski v Wayne Milera
Lipinski headed forward and kicked two goals against the Giants last week, while Milera looms as one of Adelaide's strongest weapons on the wing. Both players loom as potential gamebreakers.

It's a big week for: Don Pyke

The Crows have won just two of the past eight games since the bye. The heat is already on Pyke, but to miss out on the finals would be a clear failure considering the relative health and age profile of Adelaide's list.

Big call: Aaron Naughton announces himself on the big stage and towels up Daniel Talia.

Prediction: Western Bulldogs by 27 points

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

https://m.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-08-20/ballarat-match-info-bulldogs-v-crows

Ballarat Match Information: Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows
Aug 20, 2019 10:15AM

Western Bulldogs v Adelaide Crows
1.10pm, Sunday 25th August
Mars Stadium
Gates Open: 11:30am
Broadcast: Fox Footy (1:00pm AEST)

The Western Bulldogs will head back to Ballarat on Sunday 25th August, to face the Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium from 1:10pm.

It's Woolworths Sunday Funday with plenty of activities for the whole family.

Gates open at 11.30am so get there early and get involved in the range of activities happening around the stadium with two fan zones, even more food trucks and live entertainment pre-game and half-time by local musician Steven Clark.

Tickets for the match have officially sold out.

Due to high demand, and the capacity of Mars Stadium, no further tickets will be released for sale and no general admission membership scans or public tickets will be available for purchase on match-day.

FAN ZONES

Gate 2

Visit Farmer Darryl’s Animal Farm
Join in the fun with the White King Inflatable Ten Pin Bowling, knock down as many pins as you can. Plenty of prizes to be won!
Practice your marking skills at the football inflatable
Have your photo taken at the Club’s photo booth and test your reactionary skills
Get involved in the Nintendo game hub

Gate 3

Autographs with Caleb Daniel from 12.30pm – 12.45pm
Free face painting, balloonist, magician and Bulldogs hair styling
Enter the colouring in competition
Meet our Bulldog mascot Caesar
Get involved in the football inflatables and Mission Foods Stadium Jumping Castle
Join the Pack Kids Club and receive a free pack of AFL Player cards* (*subject to availability)

AROUND THE STADIUM

Sovereign Hill characters will be handing out their famous Raspberry drops.
Collect your free merchandise from People’s Choice.


Free donuts at the TAC ‘Donut Disturb’ vans

Visit one of the TAC ‘Donut Disturb’ vans and simply switch on your ‘Do not Disturb’ phone function and receive a FREE* Donut. The ‘Donut Disturb’ is an extension of the Toward Zero strategy to raise awareness on road safety. (*while stocks last).



ON-FIELD ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music

Pre-game live music by Steven Clark pre-game and at half-time.

Steven Clark has been singing and performing in venues around Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne for the last 6 years. With a strong influence from Ed Sheeran he uses a loop pedal to create multi-layered tracks on the spot with other influences including Passenger, Incubus, Pete Murray, Matchbox 20, The 1975, Damien Rice, and Craig David to name a few and plays a wide range of genres from rap, rock, reggae, pop, as well as many of the classics.

TAC Kick to Win

TAC will be providing 3 lucky fans, selected from the crowd pre match to come onto the field at ¼ time where they will be blindfolded, spun around and have the chance to kick for goal to each win a VISA Card.

Free Big Macs

Two lucky participants will take to the field at ¾ time for their chance to take 1 kick into the giant McCafe coffee cup to each win $1,000! If either kick goes in, it’s FREE* Big Macs all round. Plus, if the Western Bulldogs win on the day it will be FREE* Big Macs for all attendees.

(*Fans can redeem their FREE Big Mac by presenting their membership or game day ticket until Monday 26thAugust at McDonald’s Ballarat Sturt Street, Bacchus Marsh, Bakery Hill, Ballan, Lucas, Sebastopol and Wendouree. One per person.)

Address: 725 Creswick Road, Wendouree, VIC 3350

Parking

Hundreds of parking spaces are available at the new Ballarat Sports Events Centre, C.E Brown Reserve and surrounding ovals. These parking spaces can be accessed from Norman and Dowling Streets, giving patrons access to the Mars Stadium gates via a short walk.

Additional on-street parking will be available for drivers in Howitt and Norman Streets, as well as Creswick Road (north of Norman Street).

Weather permitting, Broadhead Area will also be accessible via Creswick Road.

Drivers are reminded the North Ballarat Sports Club car park is only available for permit passes, including accessible parking permit holders. All other traffic will be directed to park at one of the other designated parking areas.

A drop-off and pick-up zone will also be set up directly outside Gate 2 on Creswick Road.

Park and Ride bus service
The location of the Park and Ride service has moved to Doveton Street North, just around the corner from the Midlands Golf Club.

From 12pm, buses will depart the bus stops on Doveton Street north and travel to Mars Stadium, continuing on a 20-minute loop until approximately 1.40pm.
Return services will operate from approximately 3pm, and are expected to operate until all patrons have left.

Drivers are encouraged to utilise the on-street parking on Doveton Street North, by the Ballarat Cemetery and Ballarat North Splash Park.

Shuttle bus to and from the Ballarat Railway Station

A shuttle bus will depart Ballarat Railway Station Bus Terminal and travel to Mars Stadium on game day.
The shuttle bus will meet patrons arriving on the 11.40am, 12.40pm and 1.40pm trains.

From 3pm, a return shuttle will depart Mars Stadium and drop passengers off in Sturt Street opposite the Ballarat Town Hall.

This shuttle service is expected to continue until all patrons have left Mars Stadium.

Taxis
Taxis are available in Creswick Road.

Our friendly membership staff will be located in the Membership Club Hub located outside Gate 1.

Tickets for the match have officially sold out.

Due to high demand, and the capacity of Mars Stadium, no further tickets will be released for sale and no general admission membership scans or public tickets will be available for purchase on match-day.

Tickets for the match have officially sold out.

There will be a range of food trucks, bars and coffee stands located around the stadium plus tables and seating at the southern end of the stadium near Gate 2.

Where can I buy supporter merchandise?

Purchase your Bulldogs merchandise outside Gate 1 at Mars Stadium.

Social Media

Follow @westernbulldogs on Twitter for the latest breaking match day news and quarter-by-quarter scores.

Follow @westernbulldogs on Instagram for all the behind the scenes photos from match day. Make sure you tag us in photos to be featured in our social post review!

Like the Western Bulldogs Facebook page for the latest breaking news, behind the scenes video and much more from the Kennel.

Ballarat Supporter Group

Western Bulldogs supporters are welcome to attend a Ballarat Supporter Group function on Saturday 24th August, prior to the Bulldogs v Crows clash at Mars Stadium.
The event will include the opportunity to mingle with Western Bulldogs coaching staff, players and past players.*

Venue: Royal Oak Hotel
Address: 402 South Street, Ballarat Central
Date: Saturday 24th of August, 2019.
Time: 6:30pm onwards

To RSVP, please contact Ray Neville on 0407 884 023 or rayn@y7mail.com

*guests subject to change

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

https://m.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-08-20/ballarat-clash-sold-out

Ballarat clash sold out
Aug 20, 2019 3:42PM

The Western Bulldogs’ Round 23 clash with the Adelaide Crows at Mars Stadium this Sunday has officially sold out.

Due to high demand, and the capacity of Mars Stadium, no further tickets will be released for sale and no general admission membership scans or public tickets will be available on match-day.

It is the first time in five AFL matches at the venue that all tickets have been pre-sold before game-day.

“It’s exciting to have the level of interest in our Ballarat fixture and to have sold all tickets a few days in advance of the game” said Bulldogs’ CEO Ameet Bains.

“Given what is at stake for both teams, there was heightened interest from our members and fans, and the Ballarat community, to make sure they booked their ticket for Sunday’s game.

“In anticipation of a large crowd and the understanding that Mars Stadium has a capacity of less than 12,000, the Club put a number of measures in place to ensure our members were able to guarantee their access at the game.

“It will be great to see Mars Stadium packed with Bulldogs fans on Sunday to cheer the players on.”

Tickets for the Round 23 match went on sale in late June, and were snapped up most quickly over the last fortnight.

Club access members were also offered access to two replacement away games in 2019 (Collingwood and Essendon) in addition to games being played in Ballarat.

The Bulldogs v Crows clash will be shown live on Fox Footy, with the first bounce at 1.10pm.

The following venues that will be screening the game in Ballarat on Sunday:

Zagame’s Ballarat Hotel
639 Main Road, Ballarat Central
(03) 5333 5955

The Sporting Globe Ballarat
201 Mair Street, Ballarat Central
(03) 5338 8101

The Western Hotel
1221 Sturt Street, Ballarat West
(03) 5332 2218

Minerdome Sports Club
994 Grevillea Rd, Wendouree
(03) 5339 3166

Red Lion Ballarat
1321 Main Road, Ballarat Central
(03) 5331 3393

Ballarat Trotting Club
Cnr Bell Street & Sutton Street, Redan
(03) 5335 9041

The Golf House Hotel
920 Doveton St N, Ballarat North
(03) 5331 2673

The Park Hotel
1615 Sturt St, Ballarat
(03) 5334 1470

Ballarat Leagues Club
52 Humffray Street North, Ballarat Central
(03) 5331 3348

Blue Bell Hotel
1216 Howitt Street, Wendouree
(03) 5339 1234

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

I’m watching this one from home but will be hopefully back to go to a final if we play here at the MCG.

[KT31]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

I’m watching this one from home but will be hopefully back to go to a final if we play here at the MCG.

Unfortunately so will most as its in Ballarat and the ground has a capacity of 11000.
Why it has not been changed to Marvel has me stumped.

[comrade]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Unfortunately so will most as its in Ballarat and the ground has a capacity of 11000.
Why it has not been changed to Marvel has me stumped.

Because we make $1.5m a year through our affiliation with City of Ballarat.

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Unfortunately so will most as its in Ballarat and the ground has a capacity of 11000.
Why it has not been changed to Marvel has me stumped.

Because of the Australia v USA basketball game. I’d prefer it at Marvel as well personally and more people can go but at least we benefit financially playing up in Ballarat.

[1eyedog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Getting nervous how am I going to get anything done before Sunday?

[bulldogtragic]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Result - Draw or 1+ point win
BOG - Bonts (securing the AFL Coaches Award)
FG - Bailey Dale

Advice - anything for the sick feeling the guts whenever I think about the result going either way.

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Dogs by 23 points - we will do it and make it!
First Goal: Sam Lloyd
Best On Ground: Jack Macrae

[bulldogtragic]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

50% chance of showers from late afternoon. Winds to 20kph. 9 degrees.

[Bornadog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

Dogs by 33

First Goal Dale

BOG Macrae - 40 plus disposals

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

https://m.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2019-08-23/four-things-to-watch-bulldogs-v-crows

1. One spot left
It’s simple. If we win, we’re in. But it won’t be easy to get there.
Dependent on other results, a narrow loss would leave the Dogs’ fate in the hands of the footy gods - provided the Hawks haven’t already won on Saturday night. With the Crows also in a must-win situation, Sunday’s match is shaping up to be one of the most exciting contests of the season. After a disappointing loss to Collingwood last week and the chance to squeeze into the top eight, Adelaide will be hungry for redemption. Pair that with the Dogs’ determination and an impressive run of form in recent weeks, and we’ve got a contest on our hands.

2. Astronaught on Mars
An impressive day out at Mars Stadium in round eight saw Aaron Naughton solidify himself as one of the premier young forwards in the competition. Booting three goals and taking seven marks in the Dogs’ 16-point victory over Brisbane, the Astronaught looked more than comfortable on Mars.
Fast forward to round 23 and Naughton has continued to go from strength-to-strength in his second season in red, white and blue. Ranked number one for contested marks (50) in the competition this year, Naughton’s role in the forward line has been pivotal to the Bulldogs’ rise in 2019.
With a forward line including the likes of Naughton, Sam Lloyd, Josh Schache and Bailey Dale, the Crows will have their work cut out for them on Sunday afternoon.

3. The midfield battle
It’s no secret that the Bulldogs’ midfield has received some attention over the past few weeks. An outstanding run of form from Josh Dunkley, Jack Macrae and Marcus Bontempelli this season has seen the Dogs’ midfield mentioned as one of the most influential in the competition. Matched up against a talented Adelaide midfield featuring Ballarat’s own Brad and Matt Crouch, alongside co-captain Rory Sloane, the Dogs will need to bring their A-game to Mars Stadium.

4. There’s no place like home
With a sold-out crowd for the first time in Ballarat, the Bulldogs will be feeling the love from at Mars Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The stands will be covered in red, white and blue, with the Dogs creating a home away from home. They’ll be hopeful their previous experience will hold them in good stead, come Sunday afternoon. A win over Brisbane in round eight in windy conditions should give the young side some confidence for the make-or-break clash. It’s all been building up to this moment, and the Dogs are ready.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

7th vs gws @ gws - or - mad Monday.

[Eastdog]

Re: WB Game Day V Adelaide R23 2019

7th vs gws @ gws - or - mad Monday.

Hopefully mad Monday will come for us in 5 weeks for us.