For the first time since 2018, the Western Bulldogs are set to honour their storied and celebrated history with an official Hall of Fame event in June.

Some of the Club’s greatest players and achievements will be commemorated, joining a list of the most revered players, officials and moments in the Bulldogs’ history, at a must-witness event on June 10.

Established in 2010, the Footscray-Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame honours those whose involvement and contribution to the Club has been significant, memorable and worthy of celebration.

The Bulldogs have been shaped over many years by the influence and actions of many people, from the highly successful VFA era, through the VFL years and to the AFL, behind the scenes as well as on the playing field.

Fittingly, the return of the Hall of Fame event coincides with the Bulldogs’ 140th year anniversary, with the Club’s existence dating back to 1883.

The Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame currently exists with five categories: Inductees (22 members), Pioneers (13), Legends (seven), Moments (four) and Officials (three).

The ‘Legends’ have commanded a special place of their own for their exceptional achievements, extraordinary service, exemplary character and the manner in which their profound contribution was made.

These distinguished names need no instruction to fans of the red, white and blue, or any football fan – Ted Whitten, Charlie Sutton, Doug Hawkins, Chris Grant, John Schultz, Norm Ware and Allan Hopkins.

In June, there’ll be more reason to celebrate the amazing Bulldog contributions which continue to shape the team of the mighty west.

2023 HALL OF FAME EVENT

  • Saturday, June 10 
  • Centrepiece at Melbourne Park 
  • 6.30pm -11pm 
  • Single ticket - $350 
  • Table of 10 - $3000
  • Ticket includes: Three-course meal and beverage package, live entertainment, silent auction and raffle.
  • SECURE YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame

Legends

  • Doug Hawkins
  • John Schultz
  • Charlie Sutton
  • Ted Whitten
  • Chris Grant
  • Norm Ware
  • Allan Hopkins

Inductees

  • Simon Beasley
  • George Bisset
  • Jack Collins
  • Gary Dempsey
  • Wally Donald
  • Herb Henderson
  • Harry Hickey
  • John Jillard
  • Brad Johnson
  • Tony Liberatore
  • Alby Morrison
  • Arthur Olliver
  • Brian Royal
  • Joe Ryan
  • Rohan Smith
  • Kelvin Templeton
  • Peter Box
  • Scott West
  • Don Ross
  • Scott Wynd
  • Steve Wallis
  • Bernie Quinlan

Moments

  • Footscray's first VFL Finals Appearance - 1938 First Semi-Final
  • 1954 VFL Premiership
  • Neil Sachse Incident
  • 1989 Fightback

Officials

  • Roy Russell
  • Peter Gordon
  • David Smorgon

Pioneers

  • Victor Alfred Samson
  • David De Coite
  • Archie Clarke
  • William Harris
  • Norman Ford
  • John Frederick Craddock
  • James Cuming
  • Vernon Banbury
  • John Cornelius McCarthy
  • Joseph Marmo
  • Arthur Gregory
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Roy Cotton