Social Club Function

[The Coon Dog]

Am currently attending a function at the Victiry Room at Etihad Stadium. Seems to be plenty of people here. The burritos we all got were fantastic.

Kevin Hillier is the host. David Smorgon currently speaking about his 16 years as President. Reminiscing about the last home game at the Whitten Oval, moving to Optus Oval, defeating Essendon in 2000, Libba's point in 1997, beating Richmond in round 1 by over 100 points, beating North in Canberra by a point & Johnno's 300th game.

He encouraged both players & supporters to go that extra mile.

I'll post more later.

[LongWait]

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Look forward to it TCD. Thanks.

[The Coon Dog]

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Peter Gordon now speaking. He said we're a club that prides itself on paying its debts, but some debts just cannot be repaid & the debt our club owes David Smorgon is one of those debts. He said make no mistake, if it were not for David Smorgon, this club wouldn't be here today.

[The Coon Dog]

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Peter said things had turned full circle & it's great to deal with an AFL Commission that's supportive of the club. He initially had doubts about taking on the role as President when first approached by David Smorgon, but is really excited by the challenge ahead.

Remembered first taking on the role as President in 1990 & chatting with Chris Grant, one a reasonably mater 32 year old lawyer & the other a skinny 17 year old kid. They spoke at length for 2 & a half hours the other night & Chris committed to Peter his passion for the club!

He wants to see this stadium full regularly when Bulldogs play!

Peter then introduced 3 new members, one being Lynette Rowe who was born with no arms & no legs, Oeter has recently run a successful court case on her behalf & Lynette & her parents are now Top Dogs members.

[Bulldog4life]

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Thanks for the info CD. Much appreciated.

[The Coon Dog]

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Brendan McCartney now speaking, confirmed that we signed Nick Lower. Said last year was tough & the London trip was great to get away & have some fun, a terrific 10 days, visiting a few EPL clubs.

The players are running more during pre season, need to run games out. Looking to be quicker too. Said Scarlett & Mooney are loving helping out the kids & Brad Johnson will be starting next week with the club helping out first, second & third year players.

[Eastdog]

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Peter said things had turned full circle & it's great to deal with an AFL Commission that's supportive of the club. He initially had doubts about taking on the role as President when first approached by David Smorgon, but is really excited by the challenge ahead.

Remembered first taking on the role as President in 1990 & chatting with Chris Grant, one a reasonably mater 32 year old lawyer & the other a skinny 17 year old kid. They spoke at length for 2 & a half hours the other night & Chris committed to Peter his passion for the club!

He wants to see this stadium full regularly when Bulldogs play!

Peter then introduced 3 new members, one being Lynette Rowe who was born with no arms & no legs, Oeter has recently run a successful court case on her behalf & Lynette & her parents are now Top Dogs members.

I've just become a member of the club and will be attending most of our home games in 2013. It feels good being apart of the club. I hope we see some improvement from our young players in 2013 and more effort in games.

[Maddog37]

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Great work TCD.

[The Coon Dog]

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Ben Graham now speaking. He started with the club today & after 22 years thinks he's got something to offer. Said NFL is a massive industry, the biggest in the world & he saw the best & worst aspects of how the system can chew people up.

[Eastdog]

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Great work TCD in keeping us updated on this event.

[BulldogBelle]

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Thanks very much for this! Shattered to miss it this year, it's great to hear such in depth information on all the speeches. Shattered to miss Davids last speech. Hopefully each speaker on the mic isn't battling for silence like which is normally the case!

Always a fantastic evening.

[ledge]

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I'm going to the one Saturday night, would probably be along same lines .

[The Coon Dog]

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During the break I was able to renew acquaintances with Peter Gordon. He was extremely impressed with WOOF (I was not aware he knew if this site) & believes the club can do so much more to engage with it supporters & felt this site was a perfect vehicle (as opposed to Facebook which he felt was cause for concern with trolling). GVGjr I'll PM you further on this.

[choconmientay]

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Thanks for the superb live updates TCD.

[LongWait]

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Thanks for the report TCD - I really appreciate the trouble you've gone to.