What They're Saying - The Bulldogs Media Thread - Part 4

[Dogs 13]

Yes. I can understand this it is a bit of catch 22. More members means better sponsorship deals but loyal members should be given some extra benefits. Things like giving maybe 20 long term members per home game access to the rooms . I do get free social club with guaranteed GF tickets for being 50 year plus member.

You deserve it.

 

[scooter600x]

So for their much smaller "donation" they get the same entitlements as those of us paying full tote odds (46 years in my case). Seems fair.

As I said in the membership thread, loyalty is just taken for granted. Although the post below surprised me no end. I've never heard of such a thing happening.

I find this interesting. What other people pay for their membership doesn't affect you at all, it's not like you have to cough up the extra that they're getting off.

If you are happy with your deal, what's the problem?

 

[doggies ftw]

So for their much smaller "donation" they get the same entitlements as those of us paying full tote odds (46 years in my case). Seems fair.

As I said in the membership thread, loyalty is just taken for granted. Although the post below surprised me no end. I've never heard of such a thing happening.


Unlike your pornhub subscription membership of a football club is a luxury not a necessity, so don't take us for granted

Nah I get why it’s frustrating for long term members, but I guess it just is what it is every single club does it and just about every single business in the world. I’m assuming it’s only a one time thing and if you’ve had the “freebie” in the past you’re no longer eligible for it? So at the end of the day if it generates a few more rusted on members long term then I’m fine with it.

We’re still getting what we paid for, ie our seats at games so it’s not like we’re donating money to the club out of our own goodwill. I do agree maybe the club could look at further discounts or benefits for long term members

 

[_Cerberus_]

You will find most of those who come in late, are those who are financially struggling and had no plans to get a membership initially. Not because they are not loyal. Not like they get extras, all the good seats and Grand Final tickets are pretty much the reward for those who get in early.

I haven't had a membership in 3 years, despite being a member for 9 of 10 years before then starting when I was like 13. Want to get one this year badly as I miss being social. I have left the house a measly 7-8 times since Covid began, for any fun or social thing. That is like on average two movies, drink ups, footy games or live bands a year. But currently have no plans for a membership, as I am currently below the poverty line. Was a manager at my work, saved up a bit, riding high, until I broke my hand crushing it between two items. Which turned into a degenerative condition, work declared they are not at fault, and left me to fend for myself alone financially, before refusing a contract extension. And not offering any decent hours on my return after a year out, despite being highly rated. By many big names and positions in the company. HR is a different breed though.

It took a year and half to get medical clearance due to costs of scans and specialists being like $250 each, living off job seeker, and delays due to Covid back logs etc. And crazy debts mounted because I had two small loans as well, so when you go from salary to welfare, any savings dry up fast. I resigned in January when I realized the company just saw people as numbers and I no longer wanted to be part of that culture. I was getting no hours anyway. And since then, no one will hire me because they worry about the hand despite it being fine now. Whilst stress fully under pressure of being cut off by centrelink if you do not find work soon enough for their liking. I usually have $20-$50 left spare a fortnight from job seeker, after all bills and board costs go through, and repayments, as I live at home. Unlike some young men living at home, no board, or bills, or repayments getting the whole $680 to play around with and buy nice things, or go out and get pissed. Need dental badly, gone from a sporty body, to overweight, gotten anxiety and lack of self esteem due to body image issues. Yep, Covid kicked my ass hard, combined with work bending me over as well. The same way I go grocery shopping or get much needed new clothes or items, I mostly shop for sale priced items. So literally the only way I would attend a game this year, is if I find work, or they offer a membership deal whether yearly or match day.

YES! There are some band wagon fans who only jump on when we are winning, or those who are just lazy to get in early. But don't forget, that many do not, simply because they are not financially able to, something out their control. I'm in 20's, jobless due to no fault of my own, life keeps kicking me down each time things are well, and probably won't ever get my own house. But I am just as passionate and loyal as fan, as those who have a membership.

Now the deals are irrelevant to me. But for others, they could be the difference between seeing a couple of games or none at all.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

You deserve it.

Been a member for 62 consecutive years been married 43 years i know what the tougher gig is for sure. LOL

 

[Dogs 13]

I find this interesting. What other people pay for their membership doesn't affect you at all, it's not like you have to cough up the extra that they're getting off.

If you are happy with your deal, what's the problem?

Very pragmatic approach, but you forget that I'm

 

[maddog37]

Do you only get one bite of the special deal or can you cancel each year and buy anew each season?

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Been a member for 62 consecutive years been married 43 years i know what the tougher gig is for sure. LOL

You don’t get that long for murder

 

[MYOB]

 

[grassman75]

I get why people don’t like it but it’s not like you’re donating your membership money with nothing in return? Assuming you’re in VIC you’re paying for seats, ie entertainment. I could stop paying for pornhub premium and enjoy the extra money but it’s a necessity

Never assume -.you know what it does. I'm paying my membership this year as always and probably won't get to see a live game unless I (like many others) stump up for airfares and accommodation due to horrendous fixturing and no games in paradise this year. Maybe I should just cancel and buy a 3 game every year on membership day and cash in?

 

[Fossie 32]

Never assume -.you know what it does. I'm paying my membership this year as always and probably won't get to see a live game unless I (like many others) stump up for airfares and accommodation due to horrendous fixturing and no games in paradise this year. Maybe I should just cancel and buy a 3 game every year on membership day and cash in?

Could be your stated location led to incorrect assumption

 

[grassman75]

Could be your stated location led to incorrect assumption

You mean my profile that says "from Melbourne"?

Yes, I'm from Melbourne, but I don't live there anymore

 

[The Inbetweener]

Bevo said Darcy will primarily be a forward this year, with small periods in the backline.

 

[CarnTheScray]

Imagine if we started doing free memberships like Carlton. This board would implode.

 

[doggies ftw]

Never assume -.you know what it does. I'm paying my membership this year as always and probably won't get to see a live game unless I (like many others) stump up for airfares and accommodation due to horrendous fixturing and no games in paradise this year. Maybe I should just cancel and buy a 3 game every year on membership day and cash in?

I mean you’re well within your rights to do that? It’s a genuine option that is completely available to you so if that’s what you want to do, do it?

It’s not a surprise, it happens at this time of the year every year for every club. If I bought a GA membership I probably would do the same to be honest - but I like to pay for my seats and my guaranteed GF ticket, an option which is not available in this deal. It’s not like people are getting 9 games gold for the price of 3 it’s GA only

 

[Northernsoul74]

You will find most of those who come in late, are those who are financially struggling and had no plans to get a membership initially. Not because they are not loyal. Not like they get extras, all the good seats and Grand Final tickets are pretty much the reward for those who get in early.

I haven't had a membership in 3 years, despite being a member for 9 of 10 years before then starting when I was like 13. Want to get one this year badly as I miss being social. I have left the house a measly 7-8 times since Covid began, for any fun or social thing. That is like on average two movies, drink ups, footy games or live bands a year. But currently have no plans for a membership, as I am currently below the poverty line. Was a manager at my work, saved up a bit, riding high, until I broke my hand crushing it between two items. Which turned into a degenerative condition, work declared they are not at fault, and left me to fend for myself alone financially, before refusing a contract extension. And not offering any decent hours on my return after a year out, despite being highly rated. By many big names and positions in the company. HR is a different breed though.

It took a year and half to get medical clearance due to costs of scans and specialists being like $250 each, living off job seeker, and delays due to Covid back logs etc. And crazy debts mounted because I had two small loans as well, so when you go from salary to welfare, any savings dry up fast. I resigned in January when I realized the company just saw people as numbers and I no longer wanted to be part of that culture. I was getting no hours anyway. And since then, no one will hire me because they worry about the hand despite it being fine now. Whilst stress fully under pressure of being cut off by centrelink if you do not find work soon enough for their liking. I usually have $20-$50 left spare a fortnight from job seeker, after all bills and board costs go through, and repayments, as I live at home. Unlike some young men living at home, no board, or bills, or repayments getting the whole $680 to play around with and buy nice things, or go out and get pissed. Need dental badly, gone from a sporty body, to overweight, gotten anxiety and lack of self esteem due to body image issues. Yep, Covid kicked my ass hard, combined with work bending me over as well. The same way I go grocery shopping or get much needed new clothes or items, I mostly shop for sale priced items. So literally the only way I would attend a game this year, is if I find work, or they offer a membership deal whether yearly or match day.

YES! There are some band wagon fans who only jump on when we are winning, or those who are just lazy to get in early. But don't forget, that many do not, simply because they are not financially able to, something out their control. I'm in 20's, jobless due to no fault of my own, life keeps kicking me down each time things are well, and probably won't ever get my own house. But I am just as passionate and loyal as fan, as those who have a membership.

Now the deals are irrelevant to me. But for others, they could be the difference between seeing a couple of games or none at all.

Bloody hell that is a rough few years for you. I hope you get some luck and things turn for the better.

 

[_Cerberus_]

Bloody hell that is a rough few years for you. I hope you get some luck and things turn for the better.

Thank you!

It has indeed been a rough few years, but at the same time it has given me some valuable lessons. Particularly the way companies see their workers. Have gotten injury advice from a firm, and the company has messed up big time. Of course looking for work is challenging for any one person, I know with my resume an opportunity will present itself soon. When you're not active for so long, it is really easy to lose control of yourself physically and mentally. I mean an athletic body, playing a few sports, making state teams, working a job you enjoy, making a manager role. Then suddenly jobless, no sport played for years, dad bod, can't even sprint 10m without my legs giving way. It can be quite a shock to anyone to suddenly feel like a shadow of the person they knew. Just need to hit gym, lose weight, regain self esteem, and I will fly again. Definitely easier said than done though, the hardest parts are always the first steps.

Definitely people out there who are going through similar and worse. The whole point of my short story was to point out the fact to never assume things, as everyone has a story. Sometimes those who get memberships late, are fans who are financially worse off, not because of loyalty. Some who never see real life games, never get access to premium content like good seats and grand final tickets. Sometimes those deals could be the difference between a parent taking their kid to see a game at all, or none. Loyalty to a club shouldn't be defined by who can afford a membership and who cannot.

Of course unless we are talking about band wagon fans, who only jump on the train when we have winning years. Well in that case, yeah they can go stick it

 

[MYOB]

Now the deals are irrelevant to me. But for others, they could be the difference between seeing a couple of games or none at all.

Hi _Cerberus_ can you please check your DM's

 

[Bulldogs85]

Marcus Bontempelli

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Marcus Bontempelli

Age

29

Ht

194cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.5

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

10.3

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.4

5star

D

18.4

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

8.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.8

4star

has achieved yet another accolade, after being selected to captain the 22under22 Team of the Decade.

Bontempelli had previously been voted into five 22under22 teams – every year he was deemed eligible – and chosen as skipper in three of those sides.

He was the fifth most popular player on this occasion, selected in 65% of fan-voted teams, and is the only Bulldog representative.

The 27-year-old’s career stats speak for themselves – averaging 23 disposals, five tackles and five clearances from 193 games - while his playing honours include a premiership medallion, four All Australian blazers and four Charles Sutton medals.

The 22under22 Team of the Decade was launched by the AFL Players’ Association to celebrate 10 years of the honorary initiative which seeks to recognise the best young talent in the AFL and AFLW.

22Under22 Team of the Decade
FB	Rory Laird	Steven May	James Sicily
HB	Nick Daicos	Darcy Moore	Callum Mills
C	Marcus Bontempelli (C)	Patrick Cripps	Dustin Martin
HF	Christian Petracca	Jeremy Cameron	Charlie Curnow
FF	Isaac Heeney	Tom Lynch	Shai Bolton
Foll	Brodie Grundy	Lachie Neale	Clayton Oliver
I/C	Nat Fyfe	Andrew Brayshaw (VC)
	Sam Docherty	Harris Andrews (VC)

Captain: Marcus Bontempelli
Co-Vice Captains: Andrew Brayshaw and Harris Andrews

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Harris Andrews

Age

28

Ht

200cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

5.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

151.7

2star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.0

3star

D

9.8

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

94.0

2star

 

[weltschmerz]

Marcus Bontempelli has achieved yet another accolade, after being selected to captain the 22under22 Team of the Decade.

Bontempelli had previously been voted into five 22under22 teams – every year he was deemed eligible – and chosen as skipper in three of those sides.

He was the fifth most popular player on this occasion, selected in 65% of fan-voted teams, and is the only Bulldog representative.

The 27-year-old’s career stats speak for themselves – averaging 23 disposals, five tackles and five clearances from 193 games - while his playing honours include a premiership medallion, four All Australian blazers and four Charles Sutton medals.

The 22under22 Team of the Decade was launched by the AFL Players’ Association to celebrate 10 years of the honorary initiative which seeks to recognise the best young talent in the AFL and AFLW.

22Under22 Team of the Decade
FB	Rory Laird	Steven May	James Sicily
HB	Nick Daicos	Darcy Moore	Callum Mills
C	Marcus Bontempelli (C)	Patrick Cripps	Dustin Martin
HF	Christian Petracca	Jeremy Cameron	Charlie Curnow
FF	Isaac Heeney	Tom Lynch	Shai Bolton
Foll	Brodie Grundy	Lachie Neale	Clayton Oliver
I/C	Nat Fyfe	Andrew Brayshaw (VC)
	Sam Docherty	Harris Andrews (VC)

Captain: Marcus Bontempelli
Co-Vice Captains: Andrew Brayshaw and Harris Andrews

Marcus Bontempelli, noted winger.

 

[geoffjennings79]

Yes. I can understand this it is a bit of catch 22. More members means better sponsorship deals but loyal members should be given some extra benefits. Things like giving maybe 20 long term members per home game access to the rooms . I do get free social club with guaranteed GF tickets for being 50 year plus member.

Interesting. I'm a 50 year member this year - and the club generously gave me a badge! I've paid social club for nearly 25 years, too.

Due to various reasons - health of partner and myself, distance to travel, cost, I'm not confident I'll become a 51 year member.

 

[ossie_21]

Interesting. I'm a 50 year member this year - and the club generously gave me a badge! I've paid social club for nearly 25 years, too.

Due to various reasons - health of partner and myself, distance to travel, cost, I'm not confident I'll become a 51 year member.

Hopefully the club can do something to repay your loyalty…otherwise shout out on here.

 

[Smiley Boy]

Marcus Bontempelli has achieved yet another accolade, after being selected to captain the 22under22 Team of the Decade.

Bontempelli had previously been voted into five 22under22 teams – every year he was deemed eligible – and chosen as skipper in three of those sides.

He was the fifth most popular player on this occasion, selected in 65% of fan-voted teams, and is the only Bulldog representative.

The 27-year-old’s career stats speak for themselves – averaging 23 disposals, five tackles and five clearances from 193 games - while his playing honours include a premiership medallion, four All Australian blazers and four Charles Sutton medals.

The 22under22 Team of the Decade was launched by the AFL Players’ Association to celebrate 10 years of the honorary initiative which seeks to recognise the best young talent in the AFL and AFLW.

22Under22 Team of the Decade
FB	Rory Laird	Steven May	James Sicily
HB	Nick Daicos	Darcy Moore	Callum Mills
C	Marcus Bontempelli (C)	Patrick Cripps	Dustin Martin
HF	Christian Petracca	Jeremy Cameron	Charlie Curnow
FF	Isaac Heeney	Tom Lynch	Shai Bolton
Foll	Brodie Grundy	Lachie Neale	Clayton Oliver
I/C	Nat Fyfe	Andrew Brayshaw (VC)
	Sam Docherty	Harris Andrews (VC)

Captain: Marcus Bontempelli
Co-Vice Captains: Andrew Brayshaw and Harris Andrews

Nick Daicos plays one season and gets the nod? Also how is Brayshaw VC with Cripps in the side? Who did this lol

 

[Dogsman16]

Naughton and Walsh should have been in that team given they made the side 4 times each.

 

[Libbaaaa]

The all time under 22 team is one of the more ridiculous things I have ever seen.