The Western Bulldogs will host the Gold Coast Suns in Cairns for the third consecutive season, after the 2016 Round 17 fixture was revealed today.

Cazalys Stadium will again provide the backdrop for the match, a ground that the Club boasts a 100% winning record at — defeating the Suns on both occasions, by 28 points (2014) and 22 points (2015) respectively.

Western Bulldogs CEO David Stevenson welcomed the fixture in Cairns and said the Clubs’ experience in North Queensland had been nothing but positive.

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“Our home game in Cairns has become an important part of our fixture, and we are thrilled to be returning for the third consecutive year in 2016,” Stevenson said.

“We all have an important role to play in helping grow our great game, and we embrace the opportunity to take our Club to communities like Cairns, who are unmistakably passionate about football.”

“Our players, coaches and staff have thoroughly enjoyed connecting with the North Queensland community, along with our dedicated supporters who travel from around the country to attend the game — we look forward to strengthening that connection yet again next year.”

Western Bulldogs members and fans can secure flights and accommodation packages for the Cairns clash through Club Member and Travel Partner Geelong Travel, by calling (03) 5244 3666.



Over 11,000 people are expected to attend the match on Saturday July 16 at 7:25pm local time.