The Western Bulldogs will hold their annual Family Day this weekend, with an added feature in 2015.

For the first time, Family Day will be combined with a match simulation between the Western Bulldogs and Footscray Bulldogs, providing fans and members with the opportunity to view the 2015 playing group in action.

Gates will open at 1:00pm on Saturday 7 March with match simulation to commence from 2:00pm.

Families and junior supporters will have access to food, musical performances, face painting and sponsor activations throughout the afternoon, with autographs from the players available following the match simulation.

Fans will also hear from key Western Bulldogs personnel and coaching staff at the end of the afternoon.

VENUE MAP: Download a 2015 Family Day venue map, for details on where to find all the activities, food vendors and autograph tents.

Key timings for the event:

1:00pm – Gates open at Victoria University Whitten Oval

2:00pm-4:00pm – Match Simulation

4:30pm – Interviews on stage with President Peter Gordon, coach Luke Beveridge and captain Robert Murphy

5:15pm-6:00pm – Player autograph signing session

6:30pm – Event concludes

Entry is by gold coin donation, for more information visit www.westernbulldogs.com.au/club/events/family-day