Preseason 2021

Mr. Walker

Premiership Player
Apr 15, 2002
4,225
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PO Box. 7 Powelltown
AFL Club
Western Bulldogs
Any word on any players who have been asked to train with us? ( Please no one say Bont etc.) (( or Kyle Dunkley ))
 

Virgin Dog

Cancelled
Oct 29, 2017
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AFL Club
Western Bulldogs
Anyone know why Naughton is still in WA? Find it odd he isn’t training when all other 1-4 year players have returned
My best guess is the quarantine requirements. Since the players will have Christmas off anyway, he may have wanted to remain in WA for now, spend Christmas with family, then return to Vic afterwards
 
My best guess is the quarantine requirements. Since the players will have Christmas off anyway, he may have wanted to remain in WA for now, spend Christmas with family, then return to Vic afterwards
There’s no quarantine there afaik, but the club is probably being a bit more lenient with players from interstate (especially someone like Astro!) .

Btw when are you going to change that avatar, asking for a friend
 
Not sure where to mention this but Skinner Reserve will be used as a second Bulldogs training Facility

" The proposed upgrade would involve the redevelopment of the existing field to a high quality grass surface, sand-based oval, comparable to the size and scale of Marvel Stadium with renewed local level fence-line and interchange benches; the construction of a two-lane running track inside the fence line, plus lighting to allow local night competition and training; AFL standard goal posts with protective goal netting, and improved spectator amenities and landscaped surrounds. The improvements, specifically to the quality of the reserve surface, would more than double the amount of time sports clubs are able to use the facility – from the 10-15 hours currently to up to 35 hours per week (in addition to casual use). The Western Bulldogs Football Club would use the space as a second training facility for approximately 12 hours per week over three nights. "
 

Glaeken Oracle

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Dec 3, 2015
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Not sure where to mention this but Skinner Reserve will be used as a second Bulldogs training Facility

" The proposed upgrade would involve the redevelopment of the existing field to a high quality grass surface, sand-based oval, comparable to the size and scale of Marvel Stadium with renewed local level fence-line and interchange benches; the construction of a two-lane running track inside the fence line, plus lighting to allow local night competition and training; AFL standard goal posts with protective goal netting, and improved spectator amenities and landscaped surrounds. The improvements, specifically to the quality of the reserve surface, would more than double the amount of time sports clubs are able to use the facility – from the 10-15 hours currently to up to 35 hours per week (in addition to casual use). The Western Bulldogs Football Club would use the space as a second training facility for approximately 12 hours per week over three nights. "

Sounds good. Now, if only they could also exhume the Sunshine Football Club (Go the Crows!) for VFL/NEAFL participation.
 

AFDogs

Norm Smith Medallist
Sep 9, 2014
8,548
11,932
AFL Club
Western Bulldogs
Not sure where to mention this but Skinner Reserve will be used as a second Bulldogs training Facility

" The proposed upgrade would involve the redevelopment of the existing field to a high quality grass surface, sand-based oval, comparable to the size and scale of Marvel Stadium with renewed local level fence-line and interchange benches; the construction of a two-lane running track inside the fence line, plus lighting to allow local night competition and training; AFL standard goal posts with protective goal netting, and improved spectator amenities and landscaped surrounds. The improvements, specifically to the quality of the reserve surface, would more than double the amount of time sports clubs are able to use the facility – from the 10-15 hours currently to up to 35 hours per week (in addition to casual use). The Western Bulldogs Football Club would use the space as a second training facility for approximately 12 hours per week over three nights. "

Used to be a drug haven when I was younger. Wonder if that has changed or improved over the years.

Can't imagine too many AFL players enjoying coming out to Braybrook :laughing:
 
Not sure where to mention this but Skinner Reserve will be used as a second Bulldogs training Facility

" The proposed upgrade would involve the redevelopment of the existing field to a high quality grass surface, sand-based oval, comparable to the size and scale of Marvel Stadium with renewed local level fence-line and interchange benches; the construction of a two-lane running track inside the fence line, plus lighting to allow local night competition and training; AFL standard goal posts with protective goal netting, and improved spectator amenities and landscaped surrounds. The improvements, specifically to the quality of the reserve surface, would more than double the amount of time sports clubs are able to use the facility – from the 10-15 hours currently to up to 35 hours per week (in addition to casual use). The Western Bulldogs Football Club would use the space as a second training facility for approximately 12 hours per week over three nights. "
What's the motivation from a WB perspective?

More specifically what's our intended use of Skinner Reserve (apart from the odd occasion when the WO is not available, e.g. top-dressing)? They are saying we'd use it on average 4 hours a night for 3 nights a week. That's pretty substantial use. Do we train there now? Or would it be more for our VFL and VFLW teams?
 
What's the motivation from a WB perspective?

More specifically what's our intended use of Skinner Reserve (apart from the odd occasion when the WO is not available, e.g. top-dressing)? They are saying we'd use it on average 4 hours a night for 3 nights a week. That's pretty substantial use. Do we train there now? Or would it be more for our VFL and VFLW teams?
Likely the Whitten oval upgrades will be starting soon, so the gyms and other areas will be off limits so having a place already set up will be important.
Kinda like how Melbourne are using Casey Fields after that upgrade as their second base to avoid high numbers at AAMI Park.
 

Dale4captain

Premiership Player
Sep 14, 2010
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What's the motivation from a WB perspective?

More specifically what's our intended use of Skinner Reserve (apart from the odd occasion when the WO is not available, e.g. top-dressing)? They are saying we'd use it on average 4 hours a night for 3 nights a week. That's pretty substantial use. Do we train there now? Or would it be more for our VFL and VFLW teams?
VFL and VFLW primarily. Imperative to have a second high quality ground available now. Three teams on one oval won’t always work.
 

flipper83

Club Legend
Jul 18, 2012
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AFL Club
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What's the motivation from a WB perspective?

More specifically what's our intended use of Skinner Reserve (apart from the odd occasion when the WO is not available, e.g. top-dressing)? They are saying we'd use it on average 4 hours a night for 3 nights a week. That's pretty substantial use. Do we train there now? Or would it be more for our VFL and VFLW teams?
In the article it states that the surface can be used for up to 35 hours per week. There might be a similar limitation to the about of use that the wo surface can handle without damage so perhaps it isn't enough for what the teams would like to do.
 
I remember going to see the dogs play a practice game at Skinner reserve as a kid. At half time the crowd descended on the milk bar across the road like a swarm of locust in a wheat field totally overwhelming the elderly owners and cleaning it out without paying a cent. Go Dogs.
 

weltschmerz

Brownlow Medallist
May 23, 2019
11,244
26,857
AFL Club
Western Bulldogs
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Brian Perrin

Team Captain
Jul 6, 2011
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Singapore
AFL Club
Western Bulldogs
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