News DOGS FANS READY TO TAKE OVER VEGAS

[Jackson_1994]

The Bulldogs have been campaigning long and hard to be selected for Las Vegas next year and they have strengthened their case after conducting a survey which shows their fans are ready to take over Sin City.

The Bulldogs had over 6,000 responses to their survey in its first four days and a remarkable 86 percent of those who responded said they were planning to go to Vegas to watch their side play.

More than 80 percent said they would take the opportunity to extend their stay by spending extra time in Las Vegas, Los Angeles or somewhere else in America.

That last result will be music to the ears of the NRL given the more money fans spend in Las Vegas, the better it is for their bottom line due to the benchmarks in their deal with the local tourism body.

The deadline for submissions to head to Vegas next year is Friday afternoon. The NRL is expected to make a final call in the next fortnight and the Bulldogs are among the favourites to make the final cut.

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo told the clubs last week that head office was expected to break even or potentially make a profit on the Vegas extravaganza this year.

They will head to Vegas next year confident that they can exceed this year’s performance given the interest from clubs and supporters, led by the Bulldogs and their army of fans.

They have put together an irresistible case for selection, having joined forces with St George Illawarra to launch what is in effect a combined bid which would see the clubs share their gate takings when they play each other later in the year.

The Bulldogs’ research also revealed that 98 percent of their fans wanted the players surnames on the back of their jerseys if they were chosen to play in Las Vegas.

RABBITS AND DOGS TO HEAP PRESSURE ON GOVERNMENT OVER ACCOR

South Sydney and the Bulldogs are set to join forces as they pile pressure on the NSW government to invest more money in Accor Stadium.

The Rabbitohs have been locked in talks for some time with the government over a potential switch to Allianz Stadium given the lack of investment at Homebush Bay.

It is understood those talks remain on foot as Souths look at alternatives to Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs are now expected to weigh into the debate as concern grows within the NRL over the lack of investment at the Sydney Olympic venue.

The NRL had an agreement in place with the NSW government when Gladys Berejiklian was premier to spend more $2 billion on stadiums in Sydney, which would have seen Accor Stadium turn into a rectangular venue.

In return, the NRL committed to keep the grand final in Sydney for 25 years. However, the government backflipped on that agreement and the NRL responded by putting the grand final up for grabs.

Souths and the Bulldogs have been collateral damage given both play out of Accor Stadium, where they have long-term deals.

That may change unless the government invests money into Accor Stadium. While Souths could pack up and move to Allianz Stadium, the Bulldogs face a more challenging scenario given the lack of viable alternatives.

It is understood they could explore playing at Liverpool if the NRL can convince the government to build a new stadium in the region.

 

[SARGE]

If Canterbury wasn't a safe Labor seat, maybe we could get a BSG upgrade.

Or even better, our own Suncorp at Canterbury Racecourse.

 

[TwinTurbo]

If Canterbury wasn't a safe Labor seat, maybe we could get a BSG upgrade.

Or even better, our own Suncorp at Canterbury Racecourse.

Having a useless member, Sophie Cotsis, doesn't help. She’s been there 9 years and done SFA for her constituents. She lives in the StGeorge area, Kyeemagh, went to Kingsgrove High School, probably a Dargons supporter.

Team Work

 

[bradtalo]

Having a useless member, Sophie Cotsis, doesn't help. She’s been there 9 years and done SFA for her constituents. She lives in the StGeorge area, Kyeemagh, went to Kingsgrove High School, probably a Dargons supporter.

Team Work

Why the f..k does anyone vote for her ?

 

[_G-Dog_]

 

[D- voice]

If Canterbury wasn't a safe Labor seat, maybe we could get a BSG upgrade.

Or even better, our own Suncorp at Canterbury Racecourse.

Having a useless member, Sophie Cotsis, doesn't help. She’s been there 9 years and done SFA for her constituents. She lives in the StGeorge area, Kyeemagh, went to Kingsgrove High School, probably a Dargons supporter.

Team Work

Why the f..k does anyone vote for her ?

IMO this is the wider scale of the problem
For decades The Southwest of Sydney had been neglected, governments spending on public projects has been minimal at best comparing with other areas.
Being safe labor seats, when labor is in government they tend to spent their budget on marginal seats in an effort to win those seats,
The liberals on the other hand don't see the need to spend in safe labor seats preferring to do so in their own knowing they can getaway with it,
The reason both parties get away with it
The area is predominately migrants with great portion that struggles to speak proper English, worked mainly in factories and laboring jobs automatically considering themselves labor, didn't complain or knew how to, sadly both parties knew this and took advantage !

 

[Hound Dog]

The Bulldogs have been campaigning long and hard to be selected for Las Vegas next year and they have strengthened their case after conducting a survey which shows their fans are ready to take over Sin City.

The Bulldogs had over 6,000 responses to their survey in its first four days and a remarkable 86 percent of those who responded said they were planning to go to Vegas to watch their side play.

More than 80 percent said they would take the opportunity to extend their stay by spending extra time in Las Vegas, Los Angeles or somewhere else in America.

That last result will be music to the ears of the NRL given the more money fans spend in Las Vegas, the better it is for their bottom line due to the benchmarks in their deal with the local tourism body.

The deadline for submissions to head to Vegas next year is Friday afternoon. The NRL is expected to make a final call in the next fortnight and the Bulldogs are among the favourites to make the final cut.

NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo told the clubs last week that head office was expected to break even or potentially make a profit on the Vegas extravaganza this year.

They will head to Vegas next year confident that they can exceed this year’s performance given the interest from clubs and supporters, led by the Bulldogs and their army of fans.

They have put together an irresistible case for selection, having joined forces with St George Illawarra to launch what is in effect a combined bid which would see the clubs share their gate takings when they play each other later in the year.

The Bulldogs’ research also revealed that 98 percent of their fans wanted the players surnames on the back of their jerseys if they were chosen to play in Las Vegas.

RABBITS AND DOGS TO HEAP PRESSURE ON GOVERNMENT OVER ACCOR

South Sydney and the Bulldogs are set to join forces as they pile pressure on the NSW government to invest more money in Accor Stadium.

The Rabbitohs have been locked in talks for some time with the government over a potential switch to Allianz Stadium given the lack of investment at Homebush Bay.

It is understood those talks remain on foot as Souths look at alternatives to Accor Stadium. The Bulldogs are now expected to weigh into the debate as concern grows within the NRL over the lack of investment at the Sydney Olympic venue.

The NRL had an agreement in place with the NSW government when Gladys Berejiklian was premier to spend more $2 billion on stadiums in Sydney, which would have seen Accor Stadium turn into a rectangular venue.

In return, the NRL committed to keep the grand final in Sydney for 25 years. However, the government backflipped on that agreement and the NRL responded by putting the grand final up for grabs.

Souths and the Bulldogs have been collateral damage given both play out of Accor Stadium, where they have long-term deals.

That may change unless the government invests money into Accor Stadium. While Souths could pack up and move to Allianz Stadium, the Bulldogs face a more challenging scenario given the lack of viable alternatives.

It is understood they could explore playing at Liverpool if the NRL can convince the government to build a new stadium in the region.

I'm not a local to the area but Liverpool is pretty convenient from all corners of Sydney with the continued logistical upgrades and it's down Canterbury Road. Training and heritage rd can stay at Belmore, same as the Leagues club. Massive matches and double headers can be played at Homebush.
Get Oasis sorted and Dogs immediately re-establish as the off field powerhouse again, needs to be Bulldogs managed, that is, Bulldogs profits and a Bulldogs theme around it similar to what big overseas clubs do the the outside. They can also arrange for soccer teams, internationals, state knockouts, to play there and run other events, monster trucks maybe, School & Uni & Tafe course tours from around the state or even tourist tours (maybe to the top similar to the harbour bridge), concerts, etc.

Get it done ASAP while we have proactive and competent administrators and sponsors. The council and state will love the idea and the airport is going on. Most of the states' wealthiest pokies clubs are in SW Sydney and in their constitution, they have to "give back to the community". State government grants: it is said that each Parra NRL match can generate $1m to the local Parra economy. Hopefully it's managed well, it needs astute and committed people working on it, otherwise there's going to be suss deals, kickbacks, and non deals, that will stall the process.

Bulldogs will profit from this in many ways, the immediate result is obvious, better ground and tv atmosphere, junior base and appeal, population and geographical relevance. Stadiums are expensive, when calculating for long term it makes more sense, you'd need a stadium sponsor though like Westpac sponsoring to counter CBA. The stadium will pay itself off then become profitable.

Doesn't have to be state of the art. Go for Commbank designed seating, facilities and lots of corporate boxing (the real money maker). I did say not state of the art, but make sure money into the project goes towards upgradeability and aim for roofing (overseas but Melbourne especially has the expertise required, 3 arenas and Marvel Docklands stadium).

Like I said, this isn't about me, I live far from Liverpool, Homebush, and Belmore, but comfortable to go all 3.

 

[Hound Dog]

I'm not a local to the area but Liverpool is pretty convenient from all corners of Sydney with the continued logistical upgrades and it's down Canterbury Road. Training and heritage rd can stay at Belmore, same as the Leagues club. Massive matches and double headers can be played at Homebush.
Get Oasis sorted and Dogs immediately re-establish as the off field powerhouse again, needs to be Bulldogs managed, that is, Bulldogs profits and a Bulldogs theme around it similar to what big overseas clubs do the the outside. They can also arrange for soccer teams, internationals, state knockouts, to play there and run other events, monster trucks maybe, School & Uni & Tafe course tours from around the state or even tourist tours (maybe to the top similar to the harbour bridge), concerts, etc.

Get it done ASAP while we have proactive and competent administrators and sponsors. The council and state will love the idea and the airport is going on. Most of the states' wealthiest pokies clubs are in SW Sydney and in their constitution, they have to "give back to the community". State government grants: it is said that each Parra NRL match can generate $1m to the local Parra economy. Hopefully it's managed well, it needs astute and committed people working on it, otherwise there's going to be suss deals, kickbacks, and non deals, that will stall the process.

Bulldogs will profit from this in many ways, the immediate result is obvious, better ground and tv atmosphere, junior base and appeal, population and geographical relevance. Stadiums are expensive, when calculating for long term it makes more sense, you'd need a stadium sponsor though like Westpac sponsoring to counter CBA. The stadium will pay itself off then become profitable.

Doesn't have to be state of the art. Go for Commbank designed seating, facilities and lots of corporate boxing (the real money maker). I did say not state of the art, but make sure money into the project goes towards upgradeability and aim for roofing (overseas but Melbourne especially has the expertise required, 3 arenas and Marvel Docklands stadium).

Like I said, this isn't about me, I live far from Liverpool, Homebush, and Belmore, but comfortable to go all 3.

Otherwise Bulldogs will be in the conversation for things like relocation, which I don't mind, maybe as the 2nd NZ club (South Island, Canterbury region), with 1 heritage round at Belmore and maybe 1 different rival rd a season at Homebush like a Bulldogs v Dragons , Eels Roosters Manly, etc.

 

[bradtalo]

IMO this is the wider scale of the problem
For decades The Southwest of Sydney had been neglected, governments spending on public projects has been minimal at best comparing with other areas.
Being safe labor seats, when labor is in government they tend to spent their budget on marginal seats in an effort to win those seats,
The liberals on the other hand don't see the need to spend in safe labor seats preferring to do so in their own knowing they can getaway with it,
The reason both parties get away with it
The area is predominately migrants with great portion that struggles to speak proper English, worked mainly in factories and laboring jobs automatically considering themselves labor, didn't complain or knew how to, sadly both parties knew this and took advantage !

Hope one day an independent can make some waves and convince locals to change

 

[Dogs Of War]

I'm not a local to the area but Liverpool is pretty convenient from all corners of Sydney with the continued logistical upgrades and it's down Canterbury Road. Training and heritage rd can stay at Belmore, same as the Leagues club. Massive matches and double headers can be played at Homebush.
Get Oasis sorted and Dogs immediately re-establish as the off field powerhouse again, needs to be Bulldogs managed, that is, Bulldogs profits and a Bulldogs theme around it similar to what big overseas clubs do the the outside. They can also arrange for soccer teams, internationals, state knockouts, to play there and run other events, monster trucks maybe, School & Uni & Tafe course tours from around the state or even tourist tours (maybe to the top similar to the harbour bridge), concerts, etc.

Get it done ASAP while we have proactive and competent administrators and sponsors. The council and state will love the idea and the airport is going on. Most of the states' wealthiest pokies clubs are in SW Sydney and in their constitution, they have to "give back to the community". State government grants: it is said that each Parra NRL match can generate $1m to the local Parra economy. Hopefully it's managed well, it needs astute and committed people working on it, otherwise there's going to be suss deals, kickbacks, and non deals, that will stall the process.

Bulldogs will profit from this in many ways, the immediate result is obvious, better ground and tv atmosphere, junior base and appeal, population and geographical relevance. Stadiums are expensive, when calculating for long term it makes more sense, you'd need a stadium sponsor though like Westpac sponsoring to counter CBA. The stadium will pay itself off then become profitable.

Doesn't have to be state of the art. Go for Commbank designed seating, facilities and lots of corporate boxing (the real money maker). I did say not state of the art, but make sure money into the project goes towards upgradeability and aim for roofing (overseas but Melbourne especially has the expertise required, 3 arenas and Marvel Docklands stadium).

Like I said, this isn't about me, I live far from Liverpool, Homebush, and Belmore, but comfortable to go all 3.

The reason Liverpool has never gone ahead is that they won't allow us to put a club on the site to take advantage of the ground. Until that changes we ain't moving to Liverpool. But I can imagine what a facility like that would do for the area. Plus imagine how much larger our supporter base would get playing further out west. That said, if it happened, I'd think the Tigers would add it to their collection home grounds they are willing to play out of.

 

[D- voice]

Hope one day an independent can make some waves and convince locals to change

Easy...
If we get someone with true family ethics and faith !

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

I was there last week doing my own promoting. Wearing the Doggies gear around the streets and Casinos. Got some new recruits I reckon. The locals do seem to like the concept and are starting to really get onboard.

 

[Hound Dog]

The reason Liverpool has never gone ahead is that they won't allow us to put a club on the site to take advantage of the ground. Until that changes we ain't moving to Liverpool. But I can imagine what a facility like that would do for the area. Plus imagine how much larger our supporter base would get playing further out west. That said, if it happened, I'd think the Tigers would add it to their collection home grounds they are willing to play out of.

Our supporter base, junior base, and "geographical net" would be massive yet have good concentrations, unlike Wests Tigers that are out of touch with their local communities. The businesses drawn for future sponsors after being more Sydney relevant with another business district/s (plus Fairfield can be considered, who knows, they may amalgamate in the future like C-B councils have).

Bulldogs have SW inner Sydney metro (Canterbury) SW Sydney (Bankstown), play Big matches like Good Friday and home semi finals at Homebush, then with Oasis, secures Liverpool and maybe even Fairfield juniors and fanbase. If done right with local communities like Bulldogs usually do, immediately the Dogs become the premier Sydney club again.

I'd rather it be Bulldogs operated if possible, that way other (multiple) massive clubs can get involved sponsoring the construction, since they're required to "give back to the community". Some of these Not for profit Clubs are the biggest in the state, only reinvesting in renovations and apparently back into the community.

Also, I forgot to mention, Bulldogs (Canterbury Leagues) can rent out to Macarthur FC, besides other events.

 

[Lynchpin]

The reason Liverpool has never gone ahead is...

...they're too busy going broke.

Millions in debt and teetering on the edge of insolvency, again.

Denying the Bulldogs coming in and investing in the area is the very height of arrogance and hubris.

 

[Dogs Of War]

...they're too busy going broke.

Millions in debt and teetering on the edge of insolvency, again.

Denying the Bulldogs coming in and investing in the area is the very height of arrogance and hubris.

Liverpool council would love it. It's the state govt that doesn't want more pokies in that area. I get it, but at the same time it using that land more effectively would do so much for the area.

 

[enoughsaid]

Mate went to Vegas Game this year
$us18 for a beer inside the ground ($32 Aud )

 

[Dogs Of War]

Mate went to Vegas Game this year
$us18 for a beer inside the ground ($32 Aud )

If you can afford to go to Vegas then that's just the price you pay. By all accounts they drank more beer than a normal NFL game does.

 

[Bulldog_4_Life]

The trip up to Vegas worth it?

Never been to the states, maybe a few days in Vegas and then spend a few days elsewhere.

 

[LeeroyJenkins]

The trip up to Vegas worth it?

Never been to the states, maybe a few days in Vegas and then spend a few days elsewhere.

Having looking into it more I think I'd personally get far better value out of my money going elsewhere.

 

[Bulldog_4_Life]

Having looking into it more I think I'd personally get far better value out of my money going elsewhere.

Vegas in general or for the NRL in Vegas?

It would be a money pit regardless but maybe a place to tick off whilst young.