Exclusive EJ Whitten Social Club Members Event

[LostDoggy]

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I didn't attend but I have heard the following

"A big crowd, took awhile to get into the medallion centre. The bar was chockers and the first rounds of food went pretty quickly.

Smorgan spoke on the club, talked about our memberships being ahead this year, 8% on memberships, reserved seating is and social club is close to full capacity.
Rocket was good, thought that the guys really put in on their trip to NZ, introduced the new players, big cheers for Wallis and Liber, the shermanator and also Skinner.

People were able to get photos with heaps of players who were really happy to chat.Shaggy was asked how his ankle was and he said 'just' so a bit concerned.

Family day is going to be in late Feb (26th)"

I also heard that Woofa was escorted (no pun intended) by an extremaly lovely lass

[Mantis]

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I didn't attend but I have heard the following

Kudo's for being able to cut & paste someone elses write up from another forum.

[Murphy'sLore]

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Kudo's for being able to cut & paste someone elses write up from another forum.

One of Desi's pet peeves in action (though to be fair he didn't actually take credit).

[Desipura]

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One of Desi's pet peeves in action (though to be fair he didn't actually take credit).

ignore

[Throughandthrough]

Re: Exclusive EJ Whitten Social Club Members Event

I didn't attend but I have heard the following

"A big crowd, took awhile to get into the medallion centre. The bar was chockers and the first rounds of food went pretty quickly.

Smorgan spoke on the club, talked about our memberships being ahead this year, 8% on memberships, reserved seating is and social club is close to full capacity.
Rocket was good, thought that the guys really put in on their trip to NZ, introduced the new players, big cheers for Wallis and Liber, the shermanator and also Skinner.

People were able to get photos with heaps of players who were really happy to chat.Shaggy was asked how his ankle was and he said 'just' so a bit concerned.

Family day is going to be in late Feb (26th)"

I also heard that Woofa was escorted (no pun intended) by an extremaly lovely lass

Who?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Exclusive EJ Whitten Social Club Members Event

WOW.

Apologies to all for attempting to disseminate (in quote marks) information that others may be interested in. Hopefully Mr1975 is at least appreciative

I'll get of the cross now seeing its getting close to Xmas as I hear Jesus needs the wood.

[LostDoggy]

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I attended last night. BIG crowd which was 'pleasing'.

It did take quite awhile to get in & the bar was very crowded most of the night. Food went quickly, then toward the end there was heaps on the tables. It was ok, but no healthy options for those of us trying to avoid too much pastry!!

The players mingled really well and those who I spoke to were just lovely - Andrew Hooper, Dylan Addison, Liam Picken and Mitch Wallis. Ben Hudson also signed my WOOF/BEARD scarf.

David SmorgOn & Rodney Eade spoke, but it was a bit hard to hear them with so many people talking (damn annoying). Rocket introduced all the new players, Justin Sherman says he's fit in really well & is loving being here in Melbourne.

Gia, Huddo & Daniel Cross also spoke a bit about New Zealand which was interesting. The Beard missed the start of the New Zealand trip (and the hike) as his wife had a baby boy - Ignatius?? (Someone please correct me if I've got the name wrong!!)

Overall a good night, nice to see so many Bulldogs supporters there.

[Murphy'sLore]

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Iggy the Baby Beard - love it.

[LostDoggy]

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WOW.

Apologies to all for attempting to disseminate (in quote marks) information that others may be interested in. Hopefully Mr1975 is at least appreciative

I'll get of the cross now seeing its getting close to Xmas as I hear Jesus needs the wood.

Lol! Someone (probably from here) rang up SEN this morning and gave the event a big wrap.

Mind the splinteres Doggystyle

[Missing Dog]

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It was great to see so many bulldog supporters together.
I can just imagine what it will be like when we have something really worth celebrating.

The players were all very accessable, with my son gettings heaps of signatures on his jumper and photos with a lot of the players.

As Suz mentioned, it was very annoying when the people on stage were talking, and people in the crowd decided to ignore them and carry on their own conversations. Very rude.

Finally, disappointing that they drew the raffle without all of the tickets being in there. The really need to get something like that right.

Bring on 2011

[Cyberdoggie]

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I was there last night and it wasn't a badly run event.

I had a good chat with one of the organizers that said that there were only 1600 people there out of 10000 social club members. It certainly felt like more.

This person asked me what i thought of the event and i made a few points that i thought could be addressed, ie that it took some time to get in because of the narrow access way and amount of people, the speeches started too soon as we barely got in to the place got a nibble or drink and they were telling us to be quiet, and it took forever to get a drink at the bar. Other than that it was well done.

Smorgan seemed to be really fired up when he gave his speech. A lot of pressure on making the grand final and winning this year.

Rocket was his usual self, introduced all the new players and gave brief descriptions.
Schofield gets a big wrap as being a player that gets under others skins (love him or hate him type).

My wife managed to get photos with all the players as well as the druid himself who is quite the celebrity now.

My general observations of the players was that they don't seem to be as big in real life as they are on tv or on the field. Sure they are taller but bulk wise i think footballers are far more athletic these days. I guess as there is a constant need for players to be faster and fitter every year, the modern footballer appears quite different to before. Even just a few years ago is was the done thing to get muscled up over the pre-season, where as all our guys last night were very lean and looked more like track athletes.

The new recruits in particular are very lean and young looking (the 18 year old's that is).
Mitch Wallis would be the only one that i think might push for selection next year out of the pups, the others will get pushed around a bit early on until they build up a bit of strength.

In the ruck department, all the guys are quite lean, even Minson has thinned out a bit. Roughead looks still quite raw but perhaps fitter, Ayce is probably heavier than all of them now.

Brian Lake looked like he has done absolutely no training since september. He's still recovering from his operations and his shoulder is still in a sling. Brian has lost a lot of his bulk as a result and i think he may not get much of a pre-season into him this year.
Hargrave is another on a slow recovery.

There were a handful of players absent: Gilbee, Griffen, Cooney, Johannissen, and Barry Hall left early.

[Missing Dog]

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There were a handful of players absent: Gilbee, Griffen, Cooney, Johannissen, and Barry Hall left early.

Gilbee and Cooney were there.

[Mantis]

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This person asked me what i thought of the event and i made a few points that i thought could be addressed, ie that it took some time to get in because of the narrow access way and amount of people, the speeches started too soon as we barely got in to the place got a nibble or drink and they were telling us to be quiet, and it took forever to get a drink at the bar. Other than that it was well done.

My parents also attended and said they gave up trying to get a drink after having to wait 20min.... They said the food & drink service, or lack there of, spoilt a good night.

[cinder]

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Sister & I had a great time, we got every single player's signature! I must say I am a bit rusty with all the youngin's. Had no clue as to who most of them were! I found Crossy, Hahn, Murphy, Gilbee, Ward, and Morris to be extremely approachable and friendly. I think Minno is still drinking the dodgy soy milk because he was a bit strange

Yes the bar was busy but I actually thought there was tons of food, it just kept coming and was spread out on all the tables as well. Agreed that you couldn't really hear David Smorgon too well, plus I am a shorty so couldn't see a thing.

Caught up with Adam (who could miss him!) and Suz32, so thanks guys.

Oh yeah, a bit dodge how they drew the raffle without all the tickets being in there - you gotta laugh!

Really glad they put on a night like that and hope they will again.

All the players were there except Griffen who apparently got sick in NZ!

[Mr.1975]

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Thanks to all those who shared some info about the night. Sounds like a good night was had by most.