The Western Bulldogs are pleased to confirm past players Lin Jong and Adam Contessa will be honoured pre-match in Round 1 against North Melbourne.

Bulldogs Homecoming has been introduced as part of the Club’s centennial season celebrations, and will see various past players grace the turf of Marvel Stadium once again.

Be in your seats by 7:10pm AEDT to hear from Lin Jong and Adam Contessa.

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Lin Jong

Draft: No. 9, 2012 Rookie Draft
Games played: 65 
Years active: 2012 – 2021
Western Bulldogs: 966th player to appear, 212th most games played, 188th most goals kicked

Adam Contessa

Draft: No. 2, 1997 Rookie Draft 
Games played: 45 
Years active: 1997- 2001 
Western Bulldogs: 871st player to appear, 282nd most games played, 431st most goals kicked

Adam Contessa in action during the round seven AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Football Park in Adelaide on May 8, 1999 (Photo: GSP Images).