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Western Bulldogs superfan 1000 Consecutive H&A match milestone

Discussion in 'AFL - The Australian Football League' started by Collingwood 4 eternity, Apr 12, 2018.

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  1. Collingwood 4 eternity

    Collingwood 4 eternity Premiership Player

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    Well done Garry , fantastic loyalty and Deservedly led out the premiership flag unfurling last year

    http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2018-04-12/hincks-remarkable-milestone

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    We love milestones in football, and this weekend the Club will celebrate a milestone of a different kind, and a remarkable one at that.

    Garry Hincks attended his first Bulldogs game back in 1974 when he was 30-years-old and this weekend will mark his 1000th consecutive game as a spectator.

    To clarify, that's not just Bulldogs home games that Hincks hasn't missed, it's away games, too. And to expand even further, it's not just the Dogs' away games in Melbourne, it's every Western Bulldogs match, in every Australian state and territory.

    To make this achievement even more spectacular is that Gary lives in Portland, a four hour drive from Melbourne.

    If you see Gary this weekend, cheering the Dogs on in his familiar chef’s hat, say hello and congratulate him on his extraordinary display of loyalty to our Club.
     
    Collingwood 4 eternity, Apr 12, 2018
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  2. pazza

    pazza Hall of Famer

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    Dedication to the core.

    Seen some great times, memorable times..and times when the club was well and truly on its knees.
     
    pazza, Apr 12, 2018
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  3. Gralin

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    That is rather impressive in its own way.
     
    Gralin, Apr 12, 2018
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  4. TimmeT

    TimmeT Club Legend

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    Bandwagoner :p

    Seriously epic support and a true one.
     
    TimmeT, Apr 12, 2018
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  5. TOJ No 1

    TOJ No 1 All Australian

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    Hope to **** he got tkts to the GF.

    Otherwise I stand in awe.
    :handok:
     
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  6. Heaps of fun

    Heaps of fun Brownlow Medallist

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    What a legend.
     
    Heaps of fun, Apr 12, 2018
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  7. juss

    juss Brownlow Medallist

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    Thats an unbelievable level of commitment. Good on him, glad hel be recognised.
     
    juss, Apr 12, 2018
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  8. The_Reaper

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    Wouldn't it be **** up if he missed the GF due to corporate tickets.
     
    The_Reaper, Apr 12, 2018
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  9. blitzer

    blitzer Premiership Player

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    I dunno, wasn't he sick on the 773rd match. Are we sure he showed up?

    In seriousness, its an amazing level of loyalty.
     
    blitzer, Apr 12, 2018
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  10. schmuttt

    schmuttt Premium Platinum

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    Good on him, I’m glad he got to see them win a flag a couple years back. Imagine how many stories this guy would have about dogs games...
     
    schmuttt, Apr 12, 2018
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  11. fred cook

    fred cook Premiership Player

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    He also played a part in the below movie with Nick Cave

     
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  12. Captain_Bender

    Captain_Bender All Australian

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    Bloke is my grandmother's brother
     
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  13. XXRL

    XXRL Club Legend

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    Incredible. What a legend. Be horrifying to know how much money he's spent on petrol, membership, tickets, flights etc over the years.
     
    XXRL, Apr 12, 2018
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  14. Draft Pick

    Draft Pick Club Legend

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    He doesn’t drive from memory. Makes it even more remarkable.
     
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  15. Jcpdragonx

    Jcpdragonx Norm Smith Medallist

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    As long as he doesn't sing the song every week like that Sydney campaigner
     
    Jcpdragonx, Apr 12, 2018
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  16. Leon

    Leon Norm Smith Medallist

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    He was definitely there.
     
    Leon, Apr 12, 2018
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  17. saintal

    saintal All Australian

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    Respect
     
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  18. Bunk Moreland

    Bunk Moreland Brownlow Medallist

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    I’d love to see a list of the things he’s missed to keep this streak going.
     
    Bunk Moreland, Apr 12, 2018
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  19. Hamingja

    Hamingja Norm Smith Medallist

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    You'd have to have your own business to be able to do the interstate trips for 30 years wouldn't you. Thursday's, Friday's, Monday's you'd need to travel a lot.
     
    Hamingja, Apr 12, 2018
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    Bunk Moreland Brownlow Medallist

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    I (and I imagine everybody else) miss games regularly - birthdays, weddings, christenings, engagements, bla bla bla... there’s no way your could go 40 odd years without seriously sacrificing something.
     
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  21. The_Flying_Egg

    The_Flying_Egg Norm Smith Medallist

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    He got a ticket, but it was touch and go there for a while. He often sits next to my family at our seats , he's very passionate and very old school
     
    The_Flying_Egg, Apr 12, 2018
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    kaiserchief13 Brownlow Medallist

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    Does he blame umpires?
     
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  23. Sir_Loin

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    Love the passion for the best pro sport on the planet
     
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  24. TOJ No 1

    TOJ No 1 All Australian

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    You'd hope clubs would have a few up their sleeve for cases like that. They do get some allocation.
     
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  25. Mike__

    Mike__ Super Moderator

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    Regardless of the club they support, its the grass roots supporters such as this example that make this game what it is.

    Whether it's Joffa, Jeff Kennett, Molly Meldrum or the old bloke/lass that goes week in week out without fail to support their club, these people make the game what it is.
     
    Mike__, Apr 12, 2018
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