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CibbuanoBullodgs in Melbourne 'forever', says Smorgon
June 4th 2008 02:55
THE $25 million redevelopment of Whitten Oval means the Western Bulldogs will stay in Melbourne "forever", according to president David Smorgon.
The club has launched the first stage of the redevelopment, the Elite Learning Centre, which houses a new gymnasium and other player training facilities, which have been in use for several months.
"For decades people wanted to merge or relocate us or fold us," Smorgon said.
"Well, not any more, we're here to stay.
"We're here to stay as we've always stood, representing the western region of Melbourne.
"... This redevelopment once and for all firmly establishes that we will be here forever."
Smorgon said the redevelopment of Whitten Oval was a proud day for the club and all of those involved.
"It's just so important for everyone that's followed the Bulldogs, because it's a dream come true," he said.
"We've labelled it the miracle of the west and we say that very deliberately, because until it started going up there were the sceptics and the Doubting Thomases that never believed this was possible out at the Whitten Oval.
"To see the first stage of a $25 million development gives us all immense pride and delight at what's happened and it's a credit to everyone that's been involved in the past."
The club has launched the first stage of the redevelopment, the Elite Learning Centre, which houses a new gymnasium and other player training facilities, which have been in use for several months.
"For decades people wanted to merge or relocate us or fold us," Smorgon said.
"Well, not any more, we're here to stay.
"We're here to stay as we've always stood, representing the western region of Melbourne.
"... This redevelopment once and for all firmly establishes that we will be here forever."
Smorgon said the redevelopment of Whitten Oval was a proud day for the club and all of those involved.
"It's just so important for everyone that's followed the Bulldogs, because it's a dream come true," he said.
"We've labelled it the miracle of the west and we say that very deliberately, because until it started going up there were the sceptics and the Doubting Thomases that never believed this was possible out at the Whitten Oval.
"To see the first stage of a $25 million development gives us all immense pride and delight at what's happened and it's a credit to everyone that's been involved in the past."
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