Season Launch - 2016

[Bornadog]

Kick off the new season in style and join the Club's players and staff at the 2016 Western Bulldogs Season Launch, brought to you by event partner Geelong Travel.

Held in the impressive Crown Palladium in the heart of Melbourne, the Season Launch is a great opportunity for members of the red, white and blue family to gather together and get an inside look into the season ahead.

Hear from Western Bulldogs Senior Coach, and 2015 AFLCA Coach of the Year, Luke Beveridge and key Club officials, all while enjoying a delicious three course meal and beverages.

The event will also feature the Guernsey presentation, as the 2016 Western Bulldogs playing group are presented on stage with their playing Guernseys for the upcoming season.

2016 Western Bulldogs Season Launch

Date: 6:30pm, Tuesday 15 March 2016
Venue: Crown Palladium
Dress Code: Lounge suit & ladies accordingly
What’s Included: Three course meal, premium beverage package (beer, wine & soft drink), musical entertainment
Cost: Member - $175.00; Non-Member - $190.00; Child - $90.00

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[Bornadog]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

This is a fantastic night and really gets you geed up for the start of the season.

I go every year and have a player sit at our table. Last year it was Picken, Hrovat the previous, Roberts before that etc.

[Twodogs]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

I will be there at the media table. There's a new media manager this year isn't there?

[azabob]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

I will be there at the media table. There's a new media manager this year isn't there?

Shouldn't you know if your at their table?

[GVGjr]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

Shouldn't you know if your at their table?

I think you will find that Twodogs is the plus one. He's just needs to make sure he is pretty

He is the Shaun Hampson of the Bulldogs

[Twodogs]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

I think you will find that Twodogs is the plus one. He's just needs to make sure he is pretty

He is the Shaun Hampson of the Bulldogs

You're just jealous because I get all the girls.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

You're just jealous because I get all the girls.

This is several dates now, if you don't lean in and kiss him at the end of the night this time he'll think you're a prude.

[mjp]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

You're just jealous because I get all the girls.

They're only human mate...hope you are going well.

[Bornadog]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

Great night tonight with a record attendance of over a 1000.

I will write up a bit in the morning

[Twodogs]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

Great night tonight with a record attendance of over a 1000.

I will write up a bit in the morning

The big announcement were 4 new sponsorships to the value of 2.2 mil and membership is up 23%. The sponsorships were all companies I'd heard associated with us before, White King, Slater and Gordon, a state govt authority and can't remember the other-they may have been a new sponsor.

[Bornadog]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

The big announcement were 4 new sponsorships to the value of 2.2 mil and membership is up 23%. The sponsorships were all companies I'd heard associated with us before, White King, Slater and Gordon, a state govt authority and can't remember the other-they may have been a new sponsor.

I can't remember either, but I am sure it will be in writing somewhere today.

* It was great this year the club invited AFL CEO Gillon along as well as the state treasurer Tim Pallas a doggies fan.

* At our table we had Lachie Hunter, who really didn't want to talk to many, but we kept firing questions at him. Nothing really to report, other than the usual can't wait to get out there. I discussed with him the high possessions he has been racking up. He said he has the freedom to move up and down the wing which has helped him.

We were wondering why he sat on the other side of the table on his own, and a few ladies were trying to get him to sit closer. After proceedings had started, his sisters joined him at the table. Most of the night he was missing from our table.

* At the next table was The Bont and one young fella, about 14 years old sat next to him and was very excited.

* Stringer popped over a few times to talk to Lachie and we got him to have a photo with us. I called him Jesse, and he just said yea call me what you want.

* Walked past the media table but TD wasn't there, FDOTM was busy chatting and the discussion looked intense, so I didn't stop.

* Bevo's speech was based on the camp on the Sunshine Coast and a walk he took through the bush, where he came across a spider weaving it's web. He related the weaving of the web with the club, the players the game plan etc. I am sure the video will be available on the club website and it is worth listening to.

Overall not really a lot to report, but I do urge WOOFERS, if you get the chance to put this night in your diary every year. As Peter said, this time of the year we are all Optimistic, all the players are in the best 22 and we are on top of the ladder and we will win every game.

[Axe Man]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

The big announcement were 4 new sponsorships to the value of 2.2 mil and membership is up 23%. The sponsorships were all companies I'd heard associated with us before, White King, Slater and Gordon, a state govt authority and can't remember the other-they may have been a new sponsor.

I hope we are asking for Slater and Gordon's cash up front!

[Bornadog]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

A couple of other things I just remembered:

* Despite only playing 150 games, Liam Picken was made a life Member of the club.

* Matthew Croft is now a Director of the club.

* The Lost Dog Campaign is chasing 10,000 members who haven't renewed over the past 5 years.

[Bornadog]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

PG Speech here

CEO Speech here

[Hotdog60]

Re: Season Launch - 2016

Thanks BAD, lots of positives going our way lets hope take it to the ultimate come years end.