We were three points down when Fletcher Roberts marked the ball and the siren sounded on Sunday. But he’s a beautiful kick, and I wanted the ball in his hands.
The fact he was 60 metres out was an issue. But there was some hope, with a slight breeze in his favour.
It sailed through for a goal – a significant moment for Footscray’s VFL team. In our first year, we have secured second spot.
The achievement is made sweeter by the fact we will play a home final against our previous VFL-aligned team, Williamstown.
Playing for the Western Bulldogs, you hear a lot of stories about the old days at Whitten Oval.
This year, they’ve become real life experiences, with footy back at the ground.
Seeing fans of all ages flock from the surrounding suburbs – standing all around the ground – has made the tales I’ve been told come to life.
I’m sure another great chapter in the Whitten Oval story will be written this Sunday at 1pm.
Get down and support the boys in their finals quest before heading to Etihad Stadium for the Western Bulldogs’ last game, when we will send off one of the greats of our club, Daniel Giansiracusa.
Gia’s been one of the smartest, hard-working small forwards of our time. Any player who turns out 250-plus games for the club is a great.
I’d personally like to thank Gia for his service to the club.
BULLDOGS IN FOCUS
THE PLAYERS
Tom Liberatore | Keeper of the kennel
Tory Dickson | Fatherhood and football
Jason Tutt | My best moment so far
Mitchell Honeychurch | My first six months
Jordan Roughead | Still living the dream
Tom Campbell | Heartbeat of the West
PETER GORDON
