Who else on Woof is an only Bulldog

[whythelongface]

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My parents were both immigrants to Australia (from The Netherlands and Dutch East Indies) in the late 50's. Thus they had no interest in Australian Rules Football or Rugby League for that matter. Both were interested in football (I remember watching the 1978 WC Final as an 8 year old boy - also some recollection, albeit very vague, watching the 1974 WC Final). I remember my dad bringing home some of those old colouring books with AFL players in them (there were stickers with them as well) and I remember watching the AFL on channel 7 as a kid (coverage was pretty limited in Sydney at that time - I was more into Rugby League as well).

Anyway to cut a long story short I was the only member of the family to follow Aussie Rules, let alone Footscray. Though my dearly departed Mum was always interested in how my beloved Doggies were going and always watched them on TV when she could (so she did become a supporter by default).

[Eastdog]

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My parents were both immigrants to Australia (from The Netherlands and Dutch East Indies) in the late 50's. Thus they had no interest in Australian Rules Football or Rugby League for that matter. Both were interested in football (I remember watching the 1978 WC Final as an 8 year old boy - also some recollection, albeit very vague, watching the 1974 WC Final). I remember my dad bringing home some of those old colouring books with AFL players in them (there were stickers with them as well) and I remember watching the AFL on channel 7 as a kid (coverage was pretty limited in Sydney at that time - I was more into Rugby League as well).

Anyway to cut a long story short I was the only member of the family to follow Aussie Rules, let alone Footscray. Though my dearly departed Mum was always interested in how my beloved Doggies were going and always watched them on TV when she could (so she did become a supporter by default).

Nice story whythelongface. I love they way some of us just found the Mighty Doggies on our own and since then been very passionate about the club.

[choconmientay]

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You've done well. Lets hope you can covert a few friends into supporting the Bulldogs

Thanks. My wife is trying her hardest. She already converted few friends. With Asians, it is a bit hard to get them to join in. A young couple now joined us as reserve seat members at level 1. The guy was a Collingwood follower and the girl was soccer fanatic. Both of them are now regulars to our home game

[Bulldog4life]

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Thanks. My wife is trying her hardest. She already converted few friends. With Asians, it is a bit hard to get them to join in. A young couple now joined us as reserve seat members at level 1. The guy was a Collingwood follower and the girl was soccer fanatic. Both of them are now regulars to our home game

Well done Choco.

[GVGjr]

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Well done Choco.

What he said

[choconmientay]

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I'll pass on the message to my wife It's all her doing.

[Greystache]

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I'll pass on the message to my wife It's all her doing.

I also really enjoy the photos you post choco, keep it up

[josie]

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Mum and my brother are Carlton, dad is Norf and my sister is Geelong. I've made sure my kids are Dogs supporters - very important for children to learn disappointment from a very early age, and buggered if I'm going to suffer alone

I told my son he'd lose his inheritance if he barracked for another AFL Team. He barracks for the Dogs of course.

[josie]

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Thanks. My wife is trying her hardest. She already converted few friends. With Asians, it is a bit hard to get them to join in. A young couple now joined us as reserve seat members at level 1. The guy was a Collingwood follower and the girl was soccer fanatic. Both of them are now regulars to our home game

Welcome Choconmientay !

Dog's up & coming player Jong has been a great ambassador for multicultural footy. I'm estimating there will be quite a growth in Asian supporter base if Jong takes the next step with his footy. I think he will.

[Eastdog]

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Welcome Choconmientay !

Dog's up & coming player Jong has been a great ambassador for multicultural footy. I'm estimating there will be quite a growth in Asian supporter base if Jong takes the next step with his footy. I think he will.

Jong was great in our VFL GF win and I'm hoping he gets more opportunities at AFL level. Our VFL success need to be looked at by our AFL team to motivate them to get better.

[Twodogs]

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I told my son he'd lose his inheritance if he barracked for another AFL Team. He barracks for the Dogs of course.

That's a good one.

[BulldogBelle]

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I told my son he'd lose his inheritance if he barracked for another AFL Team. He barracks for the Dogs of course.

You sound like me.
l threatend to kick my kids out of our house if they did not follow the dogs.
Had a few close calls with the youngest but all good now.... l hope.

[Eastdog]

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that's quite harsh

[LostDoggy]

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that's quite harsh

Harsh but fair

[Twodogs]

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They always end up thanking us for it. The doggies will be your gift to them.