Eight announcements in eight hours

[LostDoggy]

Looks curious. Re-signings perhaps?


http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-08/eight-in-eight

[LostDoggy]

Justin Cordy's replacement officially announced?

[LostDoggy]

Could be, but there'll be 7 more. Maybe a role for Crossy?

Love the promotion by the club.

Great way to build some buzz in this important week.

We are firing as a club.

[bulldogtragic]

If I just dream hard enough and wish upon a shooting star tonight Jarrad and Zaine will get 5 year deals each.

[LostDoggy]

A few re-signings as well.

I texted my son before saying "Cross is coming home, yippee!" hope it's true.

[LostDoggy]

Matty Boyd signing on for 1 more year.

[bulldogtragic]

Chris Grant retrospective Brownlow awarded.

[boydogs]

If I just dream hard enough and wish upon a shooting star tonight Jarrad and Zaine will get 5 year deals each.

Jarrad re-signing would have to be a chance

[bornadog]

Jarrad re-signing would have to be a chance

Maybe Grant and Talia

[NoseBleed]

My bet - Slater and Gordon to take over as major sponsor.

[Rocco Jones]

It would be odd to re-sign players going into a final wouldn't it?

[bulldogtragic]

It would be odd to re-sign players going into a final wouldn't it?

How so?

[LostDoggy]

How many players on our list uncontracted beyond this year?

[AndrewP6]

I reckon the new CEO has been working away behind the scenes... new or additional sponsor/s? In a way, I hope they keep Mission, they've been a great support to us for a long while now. But money talks...

[bornadog]

I reckon the new CEO has been working away behind the scenes... new or additional sponsor/s? In a way, I hope they keep Mission, they've been a great support to us for a long while now. But money talks...

Nike come on down

[Dancin' Douggy]

10 year deals for bont and stringer

[bulldogtragic]

Nike come on down

Nothing represents the Western Suburbs Team better than exploiting impoverished Asian workers BAD?

[bulldogtragic]

10 year deals for bont and stringer

I'd give them 15 years, but I can understand your conservatism. :D

[NoseBleed]

1. This weeks final moved to Adelaide by AFL to maximise crowds.

2. B Franklin to be traded for T Boyd at AFL's insistence to allow maximisation of crowds in Battle of Bridge games.

3. AFL announce competition wide Food and Beverage deal with Old El Paso, insist on Mission stepping down from Bulldogs.

4. AFL umpiring dept announcement confirming a minimum of 5 frees per game to continue to be awarded against Bulldog rucks for no reason.

5. AFL take note of fact we can make more from one game in Cairns than all games at Etihad combined. Cairns game next year to feature GWS vs Collingwood to maximise returns to AFL coffers

6. AFL announce compensation package for Essendon over prolongued drugs saga. Dons given carte blanch to select up to 5 players from other teams. Stringer, Bont, Macrae, Wallis, Wood to move, Cooney offered as compensation, Liam Jones and Jason Tutt to return to the club under a complicated trade that see's Essendon get Kruezer, Sherman and Akermanis lured out of retirement by AFL to complete repair to Bulldogs list.

7. AFL announce settlement with J Hird/Essendon over AFL drugs saga. Hird's position at Essendon accepted to be untenable. AFL announce L Beverage to be seconded to Windy Hill for duration of contract. J Hird to be allowed to coach out his contract as Senior Coach of Western Bulldogs.

8. Funeral Plans announced for B Murphy after ritual seppuku performed with handle of 54 cup after hearing plans for announcements 6 and 7.

[Rocket Science]

Nothing represents the Western Suburbs Team better than exploiting impoverished Asian workers BAD?

Up there with Slater & Gordon acting for a certain beleaguered convenience store with similar regard for its employees.

[KT31]

Bonts and Stringer- Bulldogs for life.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Matthew Inness announced as Physical Performance manager

[bulldogtragic]

Matthew Inness replacing Cordy.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COao59GU8AE7A26.jpg

[ledge]

Is that the former Victorian fast bowler?

[ledge]

My bet - Slater and Gordon to take over as major sponsor.

Couldn't imagine Mission jumping off now, or any sponsor for that matter.

[ledge]

My bet - Slater and Gordon to take over as major sponsor.

Couldn't imagine Mission jumping off now, or any sponsor for that matter.

[azabob]

Is that the former Victorian fast bowler?

Yes.

[Twodogs]

Innes has been the assistant to Cordy for a bit hasn't he?

[Happy Days]

#2 - McLean, Daniel and Prudden have re-signed/extended their contracts

[always right]

Reckon the signing of Prudden sounds the death knell for Darley.

[Murphy'sLore]

Strike Prudden off the possible delist list then.

[Axe Man]

Dogs secure young trio (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-09/dogs-secure-young-trio)

The Western Bulldogs have secured three talented young players, with Josh Prudden, Caleb Daniel and Toby McLean putting pen to paper on new contracts this week.

The trio contributed to the Club’s tally of eight debutants in 2015 and have displayed promising signs early in their careers.

Daniel and McLean both joined the Club in the 2014 AFL Draft, with McLean debuting in round 10 against Port Adelaide and Daniel round 14 against Carlton.

The pair have signed one-year extensions, keeping them at the Club until the end of 2017, beyond their existing two-year draftee contracts.

McLean said the extension was a continuation of a promising first season, and he was grateful for the chance to play his role.

“It’s really exciting, I’ve had a really good first year and I can’t wait to play again.

“I didn’t think I would even play one AFL game this year, so to play four it was good that he (Luke Beveridge) had faith in me.”

Daniel said he looked forward to continuing with the Club’s young group, after the re-signings of several other young stars throughout the year.

“It’s definitely a pretty exciting time to be around the Club, playing finals and the development of the boys this year and hopefully beyond is pretty exciting.

“Having that year extension, it’s something that we can grow together and the main core of the boys are all sticking around for a while.”

Prudden, who joined the Club with the 50th pick in the 2012 AFL Draft, made his AFL debut in round 15 and impressed with his attack on the ball, neat skills and selfless team play.

The 21-year-old has signed a one-year deal which will keep him at the Club into 2016 and Prudden said he looked forward to continuing his development alongside the Club’s talented list.

“It’s fantastic news, I thank the Club for putting their faith in me for another year and hopefully there’s more improvement like we showed this year.”

[Happy Days]

That counts as three announcements apparently.

[Ozza]

Good to see the boys all rewarded with contracts til the end of 2017.

All three showed enough during the year to suggest they have a good chance of being senior AFL players of the future (and present).

[Scraggers]

That counts as three announcements apparently.

So four in total so far ??

[Doc26]

That counts as three announcements apparently.

Where did you read that ? Does that mean that we've now announced 4 of the 8 ?

Will be a bit of an anti-climax for this 8 in 8 exercise if our remaining 4 announcements are 2 Ins and 2 Outs for Saturday's final.

[azabob]

Innes has been the assistant to Cordy for a bit hasn't he?

Yes, and took the lead role when Cordy announced his departure.

[Ozza]

The 8 announcements will come in 4 parcels.

- 9am - Matt Inness

- Noon - McLean, Daniel & Prudden

- 3pm -

- 5pm -

So we are 4 down of the 8.

[Eze Dog]

Where did you read that ? Does that mean that we've now announced 4 of the 8 ?

Will be a bit of an anti-climax for this 8 in 8 exercise if our remaining 4 announcements are 2 Ins and 2 Outs for Saturday's final.

Confirmed on twitter.

[Greystache]

If it's going to be some young player extensions they really should have drip fed them hour by hour over the course of the day.

[Ozza]

If it's going to be some young player extensions they really should have drip fed them hour by hour over the course of the day.

I think its great that they can put through so many items of news to us supporters on the one day. Putting the 3 young boys in the one video is pretty reasonable.

[Throughandthrough]

The 8 announcements will come in 4 parcels.

- 9am - Matt Inness

- Noon - McLean, Daniel & Prudden

- 3pm -

- 5pm -

So we are 4 down of the 8.



Hows this for a complete guess

3 Pm Luke Beveridge Coaching Extension

5 PM Mission Foods sponsorship extension

[whythelongface]

Surely one of the announcements will then be that Jarrad Grant has signed a new contract.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I would guess that 3pm's announcement will be Boyd/Moz re-signing.

[LostDoggy]

I would guess that 3pm's announcement will be Boyd/Moz re-signing.

Could it be that one of them is pulling up stumps?

I hope not and think not but you never know.

[ledge]

I would say its 8 positives.

[LostDoggy]

I would say its 8 positives.

Probably, but surrounding a retirement in a bunch of positives would be a smart move too.

[Mantis]

Surely one of the announcements will then be that Jarrad Grant has signed a new contract.

Having waited for as long as we have I would be waiting until after the finals before signing off.

His performances should help determine the length of said contract.

[Cyberdoggie]

3pm announcement:

Adelaide Crows have official forfeited their final with the Western Bulldogs.
Crows coach Scott Camporeale has conceded that his side doesn't stand a chance against the talented young Bulldogs and has decided to forfeit the match rather than have his side embarrassed on Saturday night.

[Axe Man]

Boyd and Morris sign on for one (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-09/boyd-morris-sign-on-for-one)

Western Bulldogs veteran defenders Matthew Boyd and Dale Morris will play on next season, both signing one-year deals with the Club.

The pair, who were part of the Club’s last finals campaign in 2010, have been key components in a Bulldogs back six that has seen the Club return to September action for the first time in five years.

Both Morris and Boyd are products of the AFL Rookie Draft and have gone on to play over 460 games between them.

Boyd, the Club’s captain from 2011-2013, has found some of the best form of his career in a shift to defence under coach Luke Beveridge this season, recognised by selection to the 40-man All Australian squad this week.

The 33-year-old has averaged 27 disposals and eight marks in 2015, reaching his 250 game milestone in Round 14 this year.

Boyd said he was pleased to play on after such a positive year for the Club.

“It’s good to be able to sign in such an exciting week for the footy club and good to be able to look forward to another year.

“Playing a new role down back it’s been exciting, it’s been fun and I’ve loved the challenge and I’m looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.”

Morris has been one of the most durable and reliable defenders in the AFL in the past decade, making a name for himself with an ability to play on both and tall and small opponents.

After a broken leg in 2011, Morris has gone on to reach 200 games this year in Round 16 and will play on alongside Boyd in 2016.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be going on again another year, I just love the Club and love playing footy and to go again I’m rapt.”

Boyd was recruited from the Dandenong Stingrays/Frankston VFL in 2002, while Morris arrived at the Kenne from VFL club Werribee three years later in 2005.

[Ozza]

Morris and Boyd to play on in 2016.

[BulldogBelle]

I would guess that 3pm's announcement will be Boyd/Moz re-signing.

Give that man a prize!

[Ghost Dog]

Another Red head to join Ash Hansen, Redpath, any others? Go team Ranga.

[ledge]

6 down 2 to go

[Remi Moses]

Wonder if it's a sponsorship announcement

[LostDoggy]

Logically, they're saving the biggest for last.

You'd think Boyd/Morris trump other uncontracted for 2016 players.

I'm thinking sponsorship and Bevo?

Or maybe something big from leftfield?

[ledge]

Wonder if it's a sponsorship announcement

Perfect time to approach the sponsors for longer sponsorship.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Sons due soon for Bont and Stringer?

[Twodogs]

Sons due soon for Bont and Stringer?

We have cloned Bont and Stringer!

[Cyberdoggie]

We have cloned Bont and Stringer!

Together to form the ultimate uber player?

Stringpelli!!!

[Twodogs]

Together to form the ultimate uber player?

Stringpelli!!!


The only draw back to that is we wouldn't be able to watch the two of them running down the ground pushing opposition players around at the same time.

[strebla]

C'mon it's 4:50 talk about leaving us hanging ��

[Axe Man]

Last one a bit of an anti-climax...

Celebrity Dogs headline march (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-09/celebrity-dogs-headline-march)

Celebrity Western Bulldogs supporters Fifi Box and Wil Anderson will headline the #bemorebulldog fans’ March to the ‘G on Saturday night.

The pair will join President Peter Gordon, Club ambassador Shane Delia, musician Mark Seymour and a host of loyal members and fans in leading the march.

An idea that originated from a group of passionate supporters, the Western Bulldogs are asking all supporters to gather at Federation Square at 5pm on Saturday 12 September, before marching to the MCG at 5.45pm.

Box is one of Australia’s most popular radio and television personalities, hosting Fox FM’s breakfast program The Fifi and Dave Show and is also a regular guest host on Network Ten’s news program The Project.

Anderson is an Australian comedian, presenter and media personality. He currently hosts ABC program The Gruen Transfer, which has returned to air in September 2015.

Banner writer Danny McGinlay will host festivities on the Federation Square main stage until the commencement of the march.



4:00pm – Merchandise available from 4pm next to the main stage

5:00pm – Arrival at Federation Square

5:10pm – Bulldogs Best Dressed

5:20pm – Special Guests Appearances on Federation Square Main Stage

5:40pm – President Peter Gordon to address supporters

5:45pm – Depart Federation Square for the MCG

6:05pm – Arrival at the MCG outside Gate 2.

7:20pm – First Bounce

[bornadog]

Passionate supporters = WOOF

[always right]

This is funny.....not Bevo, not Bonts, not Mission.....FiFi and Will.

[bulldogtragic]

This is funny.....not Bevo, not Bonts, not Mission.....FiFi and Will.

Anti climax. I would've preferred ex players or life members lead us. Usually you finish on a high note...

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Kind of a strange one to leave last, but I had a bit of a laugh.

Great work by SOS/WOOF to kick start the march off, and nice work by the club to add a few activities to it. I'm torn between wanting to join in and having a nice meal along Southbank though!

[Throughandthrough]

Last one a bit of an anti-climax...

Celebrity Dogs headline march (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-09/celebrity-dogs-headline-march)

Celebrity Western Bulldogs supporters Fifi Box and Wil Anderson will headline the #bemorebulldog fans’ March to the ‘G on Saturday night.

The pair will join President Peter Gordon, Club ambassador Shane Delia, musician Mark Seymour and a host of loyal members and fans in leading the march.

An idea that originated from a group of passionate supporters, the Western Bulldogs are asking all supporters to gather at Federation Square at 5pm on Saturday 12 September, before marching to the MCG at 5.45pm.

Box is one of Australia’s most popular radio and television personalities, hosting Fox FM’s breakfast program The Fifi and Dave Show and is also a regular guest host on Network Ten’s news program The Project.

Anderson is an Australian comedian, presenter and media personality. He currently hosts ABC program The Gruen Transfer, which has returned to air in September 2015.

Banner writer Danny McGinlay will host festivities on the Federation Square main stage until the commencement of the march.



4:00pm – Merchandise available from 4pm next to the main stage

5:00pm – Arrival at Federation Square

5:10pm – Bulldogs Best Dressed

5:20pm – Special Guests Appearances on Federation Square Main Stage

5:40pm – President Peter Gordon to address supporters

5:45pm – Depart Federation Square for the MCG

6:05pm – Arrival at the MCG outside Gate 2.

7:20pm – First Bounce

Geez I wish I was in Melbourne this weekend! I'm starting to get very excited

[ledge]

Hasn't this grown legs !!

[Remi Moses]

I think Fifi is related to Peter Box .
Will's a decent fan, but you wouldn't know she follows the Dogs .

[The Underdog]

My whelmed rating is under

[Throughandthrough]

Hasn't this grown legs !!



Did the idea for the march start on WOOF?

[Remi Moses]

My whelmed rating is under

Yep, but they didn't need to do it.
The fan base is pretty "up" already

[G-Mo77]

Bit of a fizzer in the end but I thought it was a great idea. I was checking Twitter at every interval as I'm sure so many others were.

[Rocco Jones]

OK ranking the announcements
1- Toby McLean
2- Caleb Daniel
3- Matthew Boyd
4- Dale Morris
5- Matthew Inness
6- Josh Prudden
7- Wil Anderson

[Scraggers]

OK ranking the announcements
1- Toby McLean
2- Caleb Daniel
3- Matthew Boyd
4- Dale Morris
5- Matthew Inness
6- Josh Prudden
7- Wil Anderson

Fifi didn't make the eight?

[jazzadogs]

I would have liked for it to be an army of Bulldogs legends leading the way...Grant, Johnson, Schulz, Hawkins, anyone else that wanted to be a part of it.

Wil and Fifi is purely for the media exposure, and trying to build up a real bulldogs army. Fifi has apparently spoken about buying a membership and things on air a fair bit recently, not what I would call a passionate Dog but it's positive exposure so still good news.

[AndrewP6]

Anti climax alright. Hope Fifi doesn't drive there and try to park in a disabled parking Bay.

[bulldogtragic]

I would have liked for it to be an army of Bulldogs legends leading the way...Grant, Johnson, Schulz, Hawkins, anyone else that wanted to be a part of it.

Wil and Fifi is purely for the media exposure, and trying to build up a real bulldogs army. Fifi has apparently spoken about buying a membership and things on air a fair bit recently, not what I would call a passionate Dog but it's positive exposure so still good news.

Your first paragraph talks of something tribal. Something to build upon as a group passionate die hards with the club.
Your second paragraph talks of a gimmick photo opportunity. Something which is devoid of tribalism.

But I guess the club knows best...

[Ghost Dog]

Who the heck is Fifi-Box? What an anti-climax Dogs!! I'd rather we get Doris from Braybrook Aged Care in a Wheelchair, Cigarette in one hand, Bulldogs pom pom in the other.

Agree Mantis - Innes is number 1.

Actually Fifi-Box looks a lot like Wil Anderson in Drag and Peroxide.

[Mantis]

OK ranking the announcements
1- Toby McLean
2- Caleb Daniel
3- Matthew Boyd
4- Dale Morris
5- Matthew Inness
6- Josh Prudden
7- Wil Anderson

In order of importance Inness is number 1.. His role is absolutely crucial to our continued improvement.

[Rocco Jones]

In order of importance Inness is number 1.. His role is absolutely crucial to our continued improvement.

Absolutely agree. Just that at the moment, Inness is just a guy filling a job. No idea if he is going to be anything from awful to amazing.

[LostDoggy]

I think the reaction to this announcement is a bit more downbeat than it should be.

A woofer has come up with a brilliant idea to enhance the clubs traditions and sense of togetherness.

Within a matter of days the club have embraced this and done what they can to promote it and instill excitement in it.

This isn't about Wil & Fifi, they only provide media attention. It's about the Doggies community sticking their chest out and being proud of our team, and of who we are as a club and community. It could be something great if people choose to get behind it.

What's with the underwhelmed response?

[F'scary]

Fifi's Box and Will Anderson. That is a pretty good line up for the MC's. Good entertainers.

[AndrewP6]

I think the reaction to this announcement is a bit more downbeat than it should be.

A woofer has come up with a brilliant idea to enhance the clubs traditions and sense of togetherness.

Within a matter of days the club have embraced this and done what they can to promote it and instill excitement in it.

This isn't about Wil & Fifi, they only provide media attention. It's about the Doggies community sticking their chest out and being proud of our team, and of who we are as a club and community. It could be something great if people choose to get behind it.

What's with the underwhelmed response?
They build up making 8 announcements, three are bundled into one, and one is of two 'celebrities' taking part in the march. If they're going to build things up, the end result needs to be bigger than, oh, Fifi Box.

[Throughandthrough]

Wil wears his doggy heart on his sleeve loudly and proudly, at any half a chance. He's mentioned his love of the dogs on many American podcasts as well, which must confuse a few people. Great to see the banner man Danny McGinlay involved as well. If I lived in Melbourne I would proudly embrace and join the march. Hopefully we can do it again grand final day

[Doc26]

Who the heck is Fifi-Box? What an anti-climax Dogs!! I'd rather we get Doris from Braybrook Aged Care in a Wheelchair, Cigarette in one hand, Bulldogs pom pom in the other.

Agree Mantis - Innes is number 1.

Actually Fifi-Box looks a lot like Wil Anderson in Drag and Peroxide.

Some type of psychic power there GD :confused: :p

[Twodogs]

Some type of psychic power there GD :confused: :p

I wondered how he mentioned the post that appeared after his post too.

Got the tattslotto numbers GD?

[Twodogs]

I reckon the last one was going to be something bigger but fell through at the last minute. That last release looks like it has been knocked together at a minutes notice.

[bornadog]

I wondered how he mentioned the post that appeared after his post too.

Got the tattslotto numbers GD?
maybe GD is also mantis

[ledge]

I reckon the last one was going to be something bigger but fell through at the last minute. That last release looks like it has been knocked together at a minutes notice.

It would have been only just organised, the march grew legs very quickly.

[boydogs]

It would have been only just organised, the march grew legs very quickly.

It was pretty random to single out Wil & Fifi and count it as two announcements when Mark Seymour & Shane Delia are also mentioned on Twitter and Peter Gordon & Danny McGinlay are also mentioned on our website

http://puu.sh/k5goA/478a17bb4f.png

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2015-09-09/celebrity-dogs-headline-march

[Twodogs]

Heh! Grew legs, March.

I see what you did there.

[boydogs]

I reckon the last one was going to be something bigger but fell through at the last minute. That last release looks like it has been knocked together at a minutes notice.

Great call Twodogs. McCartney & Dalrymple announced today