Bulldogs to play 2 games in Ballarat

[maddog37]

Sounds good, but who's paying for that? It would cost too much to be part of Daniel Andrews' commitment.

Also would mean loss of park land - although Vic Park is pretty big.

I heard on the radio there is bipartisan agreement on a 9 mil grant(not100% on the figure) to get it done.

Edit , found the link for you. http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/2682597/vic-park-mooted-for-showgrounds/

 

[Fossie 32]

Also in this video at about 2:30.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2014-11-06/bulldogs-in-ballarat

PG to be thread banned from the Egghead Words and Phrases thread?

Temporary suspension but I'm sure he can come back from this setback

Libba and Jack R looking a bit twitchy there. And Jordy's mo - hmmm.

 

[FROGGR]

Just read this one... thinking Glenn McFarlane is a bit of a flog: "the club is believed to be extremely disappointment with City of Ballarat and the Western Bulldogs for their backroom dealings in forging a partnership." What's that Glenn - as opposed to their campaigner of a president openly saying we're not good enough to play against on Good Friday? Get stuffed! As if I didn't hate them enough from the moment that flog Thompson decided to knee our big Bazza http://www.afl.com.au/video/2014-05-20/in-the-moment-halls-headlock-on-thompson .


North Melbourne is set to end its partnership with Ballarat as Western Bulldogs move in

• by: Glenn McFarlane
• From: Herald Sun
• 17 hours agoNovember 21, 2014 10:00PM

North Melbourne take on Carlton in Ballarat. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: News Limited

NORTH Melbourne has reacted swiftly after being blindsided and pushed out of Ballarat by the Western Bulldogs in seeking to end its alignment with VFL club North Ballarat at the end of the 2015 season.
The Kangaroos have had dual alignments with North Ballarat and Werribee since 2008, but will have Werribee as its sole VFL side from the start of 2016.
It comes as the Western Bulldogs look to extend its western corridor growth strategy to Ballarat - an area the Kangaroos have long cultivated.

Victorian Labor leader Daniel Andrews and Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy at Ballarat's Eureka Stadium. Picture: Andrew Henshaw Source: News Corp Australia

The Bulldogs will play a NAB Cup game against Melbourne in Ballarat next March, and could play a handful of home-and-away games at Eureka Stadium from 2017 if Labor wins this month’s state election, following a $31 million stadium pledge.
While North Melbourne retains a strong working relationship with North Ballarat - with the alignment winning three flags in 2008-2010 - the club is believed to be extremely disappointment with City of Ballarat and the Western Bulldogs for their backroom dealings in forging a partnership.
Kangaroos director of football Geoff Walsh said: “North Ballarat is an exceptional football club steeped in tradition with a rich history full of success. We’re honoured to have been involved with everyone at the organisation and have the highest respect for all the hard-working players, coaches and staff.

The Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne clash at Eureka Stadium. Source: News Limited

“We will continue to work together next year and hope to maintain the many friendships and working relationships that have been developed.”
Werribee will retain the same name, nickname, colours, theme song and home ground under the new partnership. But North Melbourne will be more involved in team selection, match day, line coaching and training.
“Both clubs will benefit greatly from this new arrangement,” Walsh said.

Werribee is set to be North Melbourne’s only VFL affiliate. Picture: Hamish Blair Source: News Corp Australia

“This strategic move will not only enhance both clubs’ football programs, but it will also help create a stronger platform for us to further engage with the community in the City of Wyndham and the Western Region through the Huddle and with our various schools programs and clinics.”
“Our association with Werribee during the partial alignment has been nothing short of positive and productive and we expect this level of spirit of co-operation to be further developed in the years to come.”
Former North development coach John Lamont will remain senior coach of the Tigers until at least the end of the 2017 season.
“The relationship between the two clubs is very strong, very healthy and has produced good results,” Lamont said.
“Werribee has developed players like Ben Brown and Luke McDonald that North has drafted, and we have seen North listed players like Mason Wood and Daniel Currie hone their skills playing for Werribee, all to the benefit of the North Melbourne Football Club.”
Werribee President John Nicol says the decision to fully align with North Melbourne was the result of exhaustive talks between the two clubs.
North Melbourne has resolved to retain its schools’ football program in Ballarat, which culminates in the Drew Petrie Cup.
Originally published as Kangas to give Ballarat the boot

 

[Testekill]

Okay, the thing is North didn't want to commit solely to Ballarat and wanted the Tasmania money as well. How is it our fault that Ballarat wanted them to commit?

 

[cammo78]

Okay, the thing is North didn't want to commit solely to Ballarat and wanted the Tasmania money as well. How is it our fault that Ballarat wanted them to commit?

It's not. They're bitter because they know what the true ramifications of this are in a decade's time.

They wanted Ballarat in the back pocket hoping one day they could tell Hobart to GAGF once they'd bled them dry. They fail to understand their entire financial position is underpinned by the money received from Hobart.

They also know this move is a bad one for them in relocation terms. At some point both Hobart and the AFL will tire of the bit each way stance and put an ultimatum on them. They also know the AFL is actively seeking to reduce Hawthorn's footprint in Tasmania while at the Same time increasing theirs. Not a good situation when you don't own any assets and can't generate revenue any other way than selling games to Hobart.

Dogs have played this one well.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Surely we are making arrangements to take over n0rfs schools football program as well, so the poor kiddies don't have to suffer the indignity of playing for the "Drew Petrie Cup." I'd imagine that the team that takes out that coveted prize every year, just beats up on lesser opposition only to be made to look very ordinary by better teams from outside the program whenever they meet. Wont somebody please think of the children!

 

[cleveland]

Surely we are making arrangements to take over n0rfs schools football program as well, so the poor kiddies don't have to suffer the indignity of playing for the "Drew Petrie Cup." I'd imagine that the team that takes out that coveted prize every year, just beats up on lesser opposition only to be made to look very ordinary by better teams from outside the program whenever they meet. Wont somebody please think of the children!

haha spot on

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

I hope the Club administration is thinking of ideas to make this a calendar highlight each year. Something that will draw the crowds from Melbourne and beyond as a can't miss feature of the year'. Anyone got any ideas what we could do?

 

[Wizard17]

at least we won't be shipped off to Darwin or Cairns if this all comes through. well done guys, well done

 

[BRG93]

I always thought why not link up with Steamrail (Based in Newport) and Hire a Steam Train for the day to do the trip from the City to Ballarat and back, Bulldogs Express type of thing

 

[ivan rassmussen]

I'm looking forward to when all our home games are at Eureka Stadium, so I only have to drive 10-15mins to get to games...

 

[wbwoof]

This is probably to test the waters to see what kind of market is out west.

There are already too many teams in Melbourne and spreading the locations seems logical if the AFL want to maximize profits and reach.
Long term there can only really be 4 teams in Melbourne.

Ballarat Bulldogs just rolls of the tongue.

 

[Beasley]

at least we won't be shipped off to Darwin or Cairns if this all comes through. well done guys, well done

Good point.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

This is probably to test the waters to see what kind of market is out west.

There are already too many teams in Melbourne and spreading the locations seems logical if the AFL want to maximize profits and reach.
Long term there can only really be 4 teams in Melbourne.

Ballarat Bulldogs just rolls of the tongue.

How about Ballarat Road Bulldogs - covers Footscray and Ballarat??!!

 

[Ant_]

Ballarat Bulldogs just rolls of the tongue.

Not for me

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Or you can leave it as WB, since it includes the entire West including Ballarat and Footscray.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

Footscray Football Club - the club of the West (including Ballarat, and the area formerly known as Western, which doesn't actually exist).

 

[VitalDread]

Footscray Football Club - the club of the West (including Ballarat, and the area formerly known as Western, which doesn't actually exist).

Rated PG 13

 

[cleveland]

Labor win

we win

 

[DexterTan]

Yup. The days of playing in Canberra and Cairns are OVER!

 

[Eastdog]

Lets hope Labor follows through on its promise now.

 

[maddog37]

The only positive I can take from the election is this.

 

[ManOfClay]

Clive palmer singing the dogs song and labor being elected. Personally that's a political nightmare for me, but could be great for the dogs

 

[Zgope1]

Clive palmer singing the dogs song and labor being elected. Personally that's a political nightmare for me, but could be great for the dogs

When where and why did Clive do this?

 

[100action]

i hope andrews backflips on e-w link so bonts can get a quicker trip to WO from eltham, but its highly unlikely.

Bonts may loop around using the metrpolitan ring road anyway.