Whitten Oval News
Western Bulldogs unveil new name for Whitten Oval
Major partner of the Western Bulldogs, Mission Foods, has secured the official naming rights to the club’s Footscray headquarters.
Full StoryWhitten Oval revamp underway
The stage two redevelopment of VU Whitten Oval has commenced, with demolition of the old EJ Whitten Stand.
Full StoryWestern Bulldogs welcome Whitten Oval funding
The Western Bulldogs have welcomed the Federal Government’s budget commitment of $15 million to enable the AFL club to deliver its full vision for the redevelopment of Whitten Oval.
Full Story$58 million revamp for Whitten Oval
The Western Bulldogs have revealed plans for stage two of the Whitten Oval redevelopment, which includes a new EJ Whitten Stand and lighting.
Full StoryBulldogs bold plan to return AFL to Whitten Oval
The Western Bulldogs have unveiled $150 million redevelopment plans to bring back AFL matches to its home base at Whitten Oval.
Full Story$55m boost for Victorian AFL bases
Victorian-based AFL clubs will soon boast modern and up-to-date facilities to match those of non-Victorian clubs, and they will be made available to community groups and the general public, as part of a $55 million funding project announced by the AFL and the Victorian government on Wednesday.
Full StoryWhitten walls come tumbling down
The first stage of the Whitten Oval redevelopment has taken place on Thursday, with the scoreboard being pulled down and demolished, marking an historic day for the club and the western region.
Full StoryWhitten Oval Redevelopment
Today Prime Minister John Howard met with LeasePlan Western Bulldogs President David Smorgon OAM and Chief Executive Campbell Rose to reaffirm the Government's $8 million commitment to the redevelopment of Whitten Oval.
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The Federal Government has made good on its pre-election pledge of $8 million to help finance the transformation of the Whitten Oval and its surrounds.
Full StoryBulldog coup: $20m to upgrade facilities
The future of the Western Bulldogs appears assured. In a stunning financial and political coup for the AFL's poorest club, Prime Minister John Howard will today announce a $20 million redevelopment of Whitten Oval.
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