Bulldogs revert to (almost) 1954 jumper

[Macca_]

Not sure if its been posted, but here's the clash

 

[Mutt]

Very happy about the change and thankfull that the club listened to the fans and members. Take note Vlad.

Go Dogs!

 

[Xtreme]

I like it

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Good jumper. Didn't mind the dog head though. The 1980s version was my favourite.

 

[Natho]

great change love it

 

[Admiral Byng]

Regarding changing the name - how about "West Melbourne"?

 

[Caek]

Regarding changing the name - how about "West Melbourne"?

I've always thought West Melbourne would have been a more appropriate name. Western seems a bit too ambiguous.
They will never revert back to Footscray because they are trying to appeal to the entire western suburbs of Melbourne. Given that there are no other clubs here I think it is a good idea.

 

[Father Jack]

I've always thought West Melbourne would have been a more appropriate name. Western seems a bit too ambiguous.
They will never revert back to Footscray because they are trying to appeal to the entire western suburbs of Melbourne. Given that there are no other clubs here I think it is a good idea.

'Western' might have been fine in a purely Vic competition, but doesn't quite work in a national one. I'm sure people realise that the suburban names of the Melbourne clubs do not have anywhere near the same meaning as they did in years past.

 

[RogersResults]

I've always thought West Melbourne would have been a more appropriate name. Western seems a bit too ambiguous.
They will never revert back to Footscray because they are trying to appeal to the entire western suburbs of Melbourne. Given that there are no other clubs here I think it is a good idea.

West Melbourne


Affiliated: VFA 1879-80 and 1899-1907
Home Ground: North Melbourne Cricket Ground
Formed: 1879
Colours: Red and white (Hoops)

Premierships: 1906 (1 total) (defeated Footscray)

 

[memberforever]

Excellent. Now to complete job and refer to the name FOOTSCRAY.

No Thanks

 

[Admiral Byng]

West Melbourne


Affiliated: VFA 1879-80 and 1899-1907
Home Ground: North Melbourne Cricket Ground
Formed: 1879
Colours: Red and white (Hoops)

Premierships: 1906 (1 total) (defeated Footscray)

So the name has been defunct for over 100 years? It should be safe to use the name without causing confusion.

 

[memberforever]

Not sure if its been posted, but here's the clash

I hate the white, too insipid

 

[One PAFC]

Much much better.

Like everyone else is saying, now just to change the name back to Footscray

 

[RogersResults]

So the name has been defunct for over 100 years? It should be safe to use the name without causing confusion.

West Melbourne were merged (absorbed/taken over) with Nth Melbourne in early 1908 in a failed attempt by North to gain admission to the VFL.

Might be some complications with the name there - North might reckon that they own it.

 

[AndyLucimitis]

About time that the marketeers who design these jumpers have realised that the stylised designs such Ports lightning strike, the West Coast Eagle and the Bulldogs Bulldog just don't translate when viewed from a distance or on TV.


The simple designs have stood the test of time and really create an iconic look that supporters can bond with.

In comparison, take a look at the NRL jumpers which a just a mish-mash of colours and cluttered logos compared to the AFL jumpers.



Having said that, now jumpers are tighter, I think the next trend in the AFL will be to have jumpers with short sleeves similar to the NRL and soccer jersey.

These translate better as 'social' wear for supporters (ie. you can wear them out socially unlike the sleeveless AFL 'vest') and would mean more merchandising revenue for the clubs.

 

[Groupie_]

Looks awesome but the huge Mission logo spoils it. (Could it be any bigger?)

Also should've had red collar and cuffs.

 

[CursoryMercenary]

Great jumper, love the simplicity. I wish we would remove the Eagle from our jersey.

Now just rename back to Footscray and it will be marvelous.

 

[Ice-Wolf]

Great jumper, love the simplicity. I wish we would remove the Eagle from our jersey.

Now just rename back to Footscray and it will be marvelous.

Yeah I think your home jumper would look better without the eagle.

The current eagle just doesn't look as good on the jumper too detailed I think.

 

[Jentleman Geff]

The clash is a ripper too.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Looks awesome but the huge Mission logo spoils it. (Could it be any bigger?)

Yeah, true. I don't think the Mission logo could ever look good on a jumper, a bit like the '3' logo. If they had a sponsor like Vodafone (red away, white home), that logo would look awesome.

 

[edgie]

I think it's a fad at the moment for teams to go "traditional", cut down use of white in favour or darker colours, make the darker colours darker, and just try and make everything more bold and look tougher.

Collingwood going predominately black
Port's back in black
Freo's new jumper
Essendon straighten the stripe/sash
Carlton's navy blue gets darker
Saints narrow down the white stripe
Teams adding club logo to guernseys

And now bulldogs going oldschool

Only exception I can think of is Brisbane, hahaha

 

[Pj.Rj.Hj]

^^ West Coast also need to ditch the tri-colour and go the royal blue and the yellow peril.

 

[One PAFC]

^^ West Coast also need to ditch the tri-colour and go the royal blue and the yellow peril.

Agreed. Bring back the royal blue/golden wings jumper as it's permanent home jumper!

 

[The Rusty Clam]

Great decision. If I was a dogs fan I'd be running out and grabbing one with #5 on the back, or whatever number Dahlhaus ends up changing to.

 

[Doss]

Yep. Great to see teams going back to their more traditional jumpers. I've never liked Collingwood's switched jumper, for example- white with black stripes and numbers looks much better, I think.

As for this change, great stuff. Now just change the name back to Footscray and it'll be even better!