Western Bulldogs and their partnership with Ballarat a success

[Roogal]

North Ballarat City v Melton later today. Melton take to the ground to get a feel for the conditions. A rare sunny Ballarat June day.

 

[maddog37]

North Ballarat City v Melton later today. Melton take to the ground to get a feel for the conditions. A rare sunny Ballarat June day.

It's been sunny the last two weeks!

 

[Barkly St End]

The partnership with Ballarat is going to be massive, timing could not be better. We own all the territory from the Maribyrnong river to Ballarat.

 

[Pugz89]

North Ballarat City v Melton later today. Melton take to the ground to get a feel for the conditions. A rare sunny Ballarat June day.

Do the pictures do it justice? Looking fab!

 

[Pugz89]

The partnership with Ballarat is going to be massive, timing could not be better. We own all the territory from the Maribyrnong river to Ballarat.

And beyond. Club holds community camps in Horsham each year as well.

 

[Predator35]

Do the pictures do it justice? Looking fab!

Drive past everyday and it does look amazing.

 

[Pugz89]

Drive past everyday and it does look amazing.

Yeah, i've driven past it a few times but I feel like it would be even more impressive when you're actually inside the ground, rather than just a quick glance from the road.

 

[Draft Pick]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2017-06-16/date-set-for-ballarat-match-ticket-onsale

 

[Roogal]

Do the pictures do it justice? Looking fab!

It all looks much larger and colourful inside. The stands are built right up to the boundary so of course this makes it seem higher, closer and intimate. The view from the back of the main stand from White Ave is let down by the shoddy old fence line and shabby trees. This may change in time, I'd like to see the council trim those trees right back and put more effort into the landscaping to open the rear of the stand up more.

 

[Roogal]

Yeah, i've driven past it a few times but I feel like it would be even more impressive when you're actually inside the ground, rather than just a quick glance from the road.

You should stop by the North Ballarat Social Club for dinner or lunch one day. The place is open to the public. The meals are great and very affordable. You look out of the dining area across the ground toward Mount Buninyong.

 

[Pugz89]

You should stop by the North Ballarat Social Club for dinner or lunch one day. The place is open to the public. The meals are great and very affordable. You look out of the dining area across the ground toward Mount Buninyong.

I shall keep it in mind. The Ballarat Bulldogs supporters group have a couple things planned for there. Don't think I've asked, are you a Ballarat resident?

 

[Roogal]

Latest video features some good aerial footage of the almost complete first stage: Enjoy

 

[Roogal]

From today's Ballarat Courier: The Kids Adopt a Dog Campaign - A bit of fun

Also the best entry, the winner gets to escort the team onto the field.

ADOPT A DOG

Melanie Whelan - 26 Jun 2017, 1 p.m.

We have a few tickets left to give away!

Send us a photo in your footy colours and tell us who you are adopting as your favourite Bulldogs player and why in 15 words or less to win a double or family pass to watch AFL game Western Bulldogs v West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on July 1.

Here’s some inspiration...

Milla: Just loves her Bulldogs

Jessica Dreier: Caleb Daniels, he's an absolute gun, he's small, quick and always hits his targets

Levi is hoping for a Bulldogs jumper for his birthday and says that Jason Johanissen has pretty cool hair

Miss 10: Jake Stringer is "fast and very cute"

Judd is a little young but his dad reckons that he gets excited when he sees Bont play

Nicholas loves Bont cause he's a top player and reckons that he'll be Captain one day

Max reckons that Jordan Roughead is definitely his favourite player because he took the time to read to him

Dobell girls

Braxy love Bontempelli that much that he named his new puppy 'Bonti'

When ever Annabell sees the footy she cheers 'Go Bont' despite who's playing

Harry likes Jake Stringer the best

Despite being Eagles supporters, this family reckon that they would adopt Bob Murphy because he's a Ballarat boy

Sharron (on the right): Loves Easton Wood because he looks like Superman.

Lucas 11: Reckons that winners are grinners.

Kay: Wants to adopt Matty Boyd for his loyalty to the Dogs.

Bree: Liam Picken, he always plays by the rules and he inspires me to kick goals.

Finch Family: After making our dream come true, we want to adopt the whole team.

This is a chance to cheer and get to know the Bulldogs on their road to Ballarat where they will play the first game for AFL premiership points at our Eureka Stadium in August.

 

[maddog37]

That's me and my crew fifth from the bottom photo. Good day that one!!

 

[Pugz89]

That's me and my crew fifth from the bottom photo. Good day that one!!

You look good in Blue, but then again so does everyone else

 

[BRG93]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/n...-as-naming-rights-partner-of-ballarat-stadium

Global confectionery brand Mars Chocolate Australia has been announced as the official naming rights partner of Ballarat’s fully renovated stadium.

The City of Ballarat, with the support of the Western Bulldogs, today announced the partnership, which will see Mars Stadium (formerly Eureka Stadium) host the first AFL game for premiership points when the Bulldogs play Port Adelaide in Round 22 on Saturday, August 19.

 

[Pugz89]

Not entirely surprising given Mars like to do that kinda thing. Already have naming rights to the Minerdone in Ballarat as well. Always a good thing to see these little things add together to make the end product a bit bigger and more financially viable for all involved though. Would think assuming game day goes ok, then stage two will be announced pretty soon after, especially given they want to play two games there next season, so could well have it done by midseason next year if announced and funded quickly enough.

 

[Roogal]

At the naming rights announcement earlier this afternoon:

 

[BEaston]

Grass looks good.

 

[NoName]

Anyone else purchased their tickets?

 

[Oliver G]

Anyone else purchased their tickets?

Yep.

 

[Mattdougie]

Ok again I will ask

Am I the only one who thinks this is just a Sh!t idea????????

It will be embarrassing if we are bottom of the ladder and fail to fill the joint which is what may happen in the future.

I just don't get any upside of this move other than possibly a couple hundred 3 games memberships in the bush

Are the AFL or Ballarat paying us 500k to play a game their ?

Ps I also don't get the Cairns games either . Playing games interstate and in other areas is a start to being relocated in my book. Two games in Ballarat is two games we lose in Melbourne and that is unacceptable IMO.

 

[Bemoreboyddog]

Ok again I will ask

Am I the only one who thinks this is just a Sh!t idea????????

It will be embarrassing if we are bottom of the ladder and fail to fill the joint which is what may happen in the future.

I just don't get any upside of this move other than possibly a couple hundred 3 games memberships in the bush

Are the AFL or Ballarat paying us 500k to play a game their ?

Ps I also don't get the Cairns games either . Playing games interstate and in other areas is a start to being relocated in my book. Two games in Ballarat is two games we lose in Melbourne and that is unacceptable IMO.

City of Ballarat I believe is paying us money to play there, hence them being on our shorts. Gordon said last year I think that one Cairns game makes us more money than all our Etihad games combined. Memberships out there are just a bonus.

 

[Dog 36]

City of Ballarat I believe is paying us money to play there, hence them being on our shorts. Gordon said last year I think that one Cairns game makes us more money than all our Etihad games combined. Memberships out there are just a bonus.

Basically says what a shyte deal we have at Etihad!

 

[Randomthoughts]

Ok again I will ask

Am I the only one who thinks this is just a Sh!t idea????????

It will be embarrassing if we are bottom of the ladder and fail to fill the joint which is what may happen in the future.

I just don't get any upside of this move other than possibly a couple hundred 3 games memberships in the bush

Are the AFL or Ballarat paying us 500k to play a game their ?

Ps I also don't get the Cairns games either . Playing games interstate and in other areas is a start to being relocated in my book. Two games in Ballarat is two games we lose in Melbourne and that is unacceptable IMO.

I thought it was a great idea up until recently when the AFL decided to buy out Ethiad . I mean up til then I was like yep, cannot really get to cairns to watch those games so at least I can make it to Ballarat and it would be a fun trip. But , now we have the option to make a new home stadium deal with the afl at Etihad we should not have to sell out any of our home games. it all comes down to $ which we don't have a lot of so I guess this deal helps but I hope one day in the future we can be strong enough not to sell out games .