There was plenty of big news for the Club in 2015, and with only three days left in the year we revisit the top 10 news stories of this season. Which articles resonated most with our fans? Which stories attracted the most attention? Revisit the top 10 stories of 2015 from westernbulldogs.com.au
Club names list changes (15 September 2015)
After a much-improved 2015, there was heightened interest in who the Club would part ways with at seasons end. The Club released its list changes in September – and it was one of the most clicked articles on the Club’s website for the year. Click here to read the original story.
Bulldogs’ 2016 fixture released (29 October 2015)
With season 2015 only wrapping up a month earlier, the AFL released the 2016 fixture on 29 October and it was an announcement eagerly anticipated by the red, white and blue faithful. The Bulldogs were rewarded for an exciting performance with three Friday night games and nine Saturday night games. CEO David Stevenson said at the time “To have three Friday night games, and also to play some of the biggest clubs in our home games, it makes for a fantastic season ahead”. Click here to read the original story.
Senior Nike Executive David Stevenson appointed new Top Dog (15 April 2015)
After a comprehensive global search, the Bulldogs announced their new CEO on 15 April. David Stevenson was appointed to the top job, and commenced with the Club in August. Stevenson joined from Nike, where he held several leadership positions over his 17 years with the company. Click here to read the original story.
Bulldogs fans vote on the #BeMoreBulldog guernsey (10 February 2015)
On the back of the Bulldogs logo launch in October 2014, the Club invited members and fans to vote on an official #BeMoreBulldog guernsey, which the Club wore in round six against St Kilda. Thousands of their fans had their say, deciding between four design options. Click here to read the original story.
Five Bulldogs named in All-Australian squad (8 September 2015)
It wasn’t the announcement of Bob Murphy as captain of the All-Australian squad, or the selection of Jake Stringer or Easton Wood. It was the announcement of five Bulldogs into the All-Australian squad however, that generated the most attention. On 8 September, Murphy, Stringer and Wood along with Matthew Boyd and Luke Dahlhaus were rewarded for outstanding seasons with a place in the squad. Click here to read the original story.
Bulldogs buoyed by latest draft haul (24 November 2015)
The Bulldogs walked away from this year’s national draft full of promise, with the acquisition of Josh Dunkley, Kieran Collins, Marcus Adams and Bailey Williams. Exclusive insights from the experts on the newest Bulldogs into the Kennel are always much anticipated, and the wrap of this year’s draft crop was one of the most popular stories of the year. Click here to read the original story.
Experience in for elimination final (10 September 2015)
The Club returned to the finals for the first time since 2010 this year, and the reveal of the weekend line-up was eagerly awaited. After missing the final round of the season, Bob Murphy, Matthew Boyd and Dale Morris all returned to the Bulldogs side to run out onto the MCG, while Will Minson and Lin Jong were the other inclusions. Click here to read the original story.
Trade Talk with Jason McCartney (6 October 2015)
Trade period always draws great interest, and the Bulldogs position heading into this year’s trade and draft time was no different. Bulldogs List Manager Jason McCartney caught up with the team at AFL Trade Radio to review all the hot topics at the time. Click here to read the original story.
Pick 26 – Kieran Collins (24 November 2015)
The Bulldogs second pick in this year’s draft drew significant attention on draft night. At 194cm, the key defender was an exciting pick up by the Club – off the back of an excellent year with the Dandenong Stingrays and All-Australian side. Click here to read the original story.
Hamling to debut (28 May 2015)
One of eight Bulldogs players to debut in 2015, Joel Hamling played his first game in round nine against the Giants. The match preview for that match created the most attention of any for the year – with Jack Macrae, Nathan Hrovat, Will Minson, Jarrad Grant and Lukas Webb also returning to the side that week. Click here to read the original story.
