The LeasePlan Western Bulldogs and Collingwood will compete for the annual Robert Rose Cup on Sunday when they clash at Telstra Dome.
 
The Robert Rose Cup was first struck in 2000 to commemorate Robert Rose’s contribution to sport and to raise funds for the Robert Rose Foundation. The foundation provides support to those suffering from spinal injuries through the ParaQuad Association of Victoria.
 
Robert Rose was a brilliant athlete who played cricket for Victoria and football for both the Footscray and Collingwood. At 22 years of age and at the height of his career he became a quadriplegic in a car accident. 
 
ParaQuad Victoria (Paraplegic & Quadriplegic Association of Victoria) is a not-for-profit organisation providing community based services to enable people with a disability to achieve their desired quality of life. For over forty years ParaQuad Victoria has assisted people with disabilities to regain, retain and extend their independence.
 
The Robert Rose Cup is supported by the TAC. In Australia there are around 350 new cases of spinal cord injury each year, with 45 per cent of these occurring on the roads. Spinal cord injury is particularly prevalent among young men aged 15 to 35 years.
 
Bob Rose/Charlie Sutton Medal
Each year the clubs award a special medal, the Bob Rose/Charlie Sutton Medal named after Bob Rose and Charlie Sutton both legends of their clubs and the game.
 
The Medal will be awarded to the player in the match who best exemplifies the qualities that Sutton and Rose became renowned for over their careers – toughness, skill, courage, leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship.
FULLY TICKETED MATCH
 
The Bulldogs away game against Collingwood is a fully ticketed match.   

As this game is expected to be very well attended, all Western Bulldogs members are encouraged to purchase a ticket in advance of the game to avoid missing out on match day. Please note your 2008 membership card WILL NOT grant you entry to the ground.

Tickets for this game are on sale now and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster on 1300 136 122 or by clicking HERE to purchase online.

When a Western Bulldogs away game is classified as a 'Fully Ticketed Game' the following applies to all Western Bulldogs members:

-       All 17 game Adult, Concession and Junior members must purchase a seat.  Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster prior to the match or at a venue box office on match day.
A booking fee ($3.40 for adults & $1.20 for juniors) applies for level 3 tickets from Row G to the back of the stadium on the wing or Row A to the back of the stadium behind the goals (booking fees only apply when pre-booking via Ticketmaster). 

It is very important members specifically ask for these tickets when booking otherwise you will have to pay a premium to sit in Level 3, rows A to L on the wing ($17.05 for Adults/Concession and $6.70 for Juniors)

-       All 11 game Long Distance and Multi 3 members must purchase a reserved seat entry ticket through Ticketmaster prior to the match or at a venue box office on match day (Note:  a premium seat levy applies to Rows A to L on Level 3)

-       All 2008 17 game Cheer Squad members will need to register for a ticket to this game by calling our Membership Services Centre on 1300 GO DOGS (46 36 47).  Registrations close at 5pm Monday 16th June 2008. 

Members will need to quote the membership numbers and barcodes of all members requiring a ticket. 

For more information about this fully ticketed match click HERE to view our ticketing information page or call our membership team on 1300 GO DOGS (46 36 47)