The Women's Bulldogs Team

[Wetdog]

I couldn't find a thread on this. I'm really hoping we secure one of the licences in the women's football league. Surely - as one of the early pioneers and if we can make a strong business case - we must be a good chance. I think the deadline for submission of the application is end of April. Hopefully we will hear the outcome in the next couple of months.

Anyone else got news on this?

 

[the dog's kennel]

I couldn't find a thread on this. I'm really hoping we secure one of the licences in the women's football league. Surely - as one of the early pioneers and if we can make a strong business case - we must be a good chance. I think the deadline for submission of the application is end of April. Hopefully we will hear the outcome in the next couple of months.

Anyone else got news on this?

According to Caroline Wilson we're a lock.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

It would be very unjust to not give Melbourne and the Bulldogs a licence after we pioneered it.

 

[BEaston]

Would hope we get one based on the hard work we've put in developing the women's game.

It would be another avenue to more WB supporters too. Winning all round.

 

[dogwatch]

We're the reigning women's champions aren't we?

 

[Easton Thighs]

Our CEO mentioned new sponsors wanting to jump on board because of the girls team. Any information? Priceline? Honda(!)?

 

[GreyWind]

Should look at sponsorship with Fernwood gyms and workout some sort of membership bonus.

 

[Wetdog]

According to the Age, Hawks, GCS and Port are not applying for a team in the W-AFL.

Dogs and Melbourne still considered front runners.

 

[stmookeyj]

We should be given one of the licences but it does worry me that other clubs such as Collingwood and St.Kilda (and Brisbane who'll get a licence with GC not bidding) are making announcements over their women's footy departments when we've been largely silent on this.

 

[fargy]

We should be given one of the licences but it does worry me that other clubs such as Collingwood and St.Kilda (and Brisbane who'll get a licence with GC not bidding) are making announcements over their women's footy departments when we've been largely silent on this.

According to Jake Niall we are certainties. Collingwood next likely, and then it's anyone's guess.

 

[Cudi]

Yeah its a fait accompli that we are getting one, the other Vic clubs are preparing their submissions with the belief that there is only 2 licenses left.

 

[Sharkey66]

Read somewhere that submissions were due today

 

[VitalDread]

Applications closed today
We will find out in july if we get the team
According to a lot of reporters we and dees are basically locked in

 

[dogwatch]

According to Jake Niall we are certainties. Collingwood next likely, and then it's anyone's guess.

Melbourne as well, surely?

Applications closed today
We will find out in july if we get the team
According to a lot of reporters we and dees are basically locked in

If either the WB or Melbourne missed out it would be the greatest travesty since Chris Grant was robbed of a Brownlow

 

[fargy]

Melbourne as well, surely?

If either the WB or Melbourne missed out it would be the greatest travesty since Chris Grant was robbed of a Brownlow

Yep by we I meant Melbourne and us as the ones that have put in the work, sorry.

 

[VitalDread]

Channel 7 reported that WE WILL have a womens team in 2017
The first club allowed

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Have heard a lot of the women who have played with us are looking to play elsewhere. Apparently we haven't been all that accommodating.

 

[Wetdog]

A photo of the 1956 Footscray Bulldogs Women's Team. Courtesy of Footscray Bulldogs Facebook Page. Not sure of the story behind it. Ted is on the right. Sutton in the middle.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

A photo of the 1956 Footscray Bulldogs Women's Team. Courtesy of Footscray Bulldogs Facebook Page. Not sure of the story behind it. Ted is on the right. Sutton in the middle.
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That photo also has Jack Collins, Brian Gilmore, Roger Duffy and Doug Reynolds from the 54 flag side.
And some rather fetching female footballers...

 

[Wetdog]

That photo also has Jack Collins, Brian Gilmore, Roger Duffy and Doug Reynolds from the 54 flag side.
And some rather fetching female footballers...

Yes. And dubbed 'Collins Cuties'. Not sure you would get away with that now!

Love the photo. Just had to share it on here.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

Yes. And dubbed 'Collins Cuties'. Not sure you would get away with that now!

Love the photo. Just had to share it on here.

Great photo, thanks for sharing.

Wonder if any of the ladies are related to any of the male players of the era, given that most of our list at the time were local to the Footscray area and surrounding suburbs?

 

[Doggies7]

Ahh the 1950's, such a golden age for Footscray football.

 

[Pugz89]

According to Jake Niall we are certainties. Collingwood next likely, and then it's anyone's guess.

Dogs, Dees, Pies and Saints is my guess.

 

[Wetdog]

Dogs, Dees, Pies and Saints is my guess.

I can see the first three. But why do you think the Saints will get a license?

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Carlton will get one.