The Western Bulldogs has elected its Board of Directors for 2017 at the Club’s Annual General Meeting at Victoria University Whitten Oval.

Kylie Watson-Wheeler was re-elected for a three year term, along with Fiona McGauchie who served as an Appointed Director in 2016, and will now serve a three year term as Elected Director.

Dr Sue Alberti has retired having served four terms over 12 years.

2016 Appointed Directors Mark Evans and Matthew Croft will conclude the terms of both Gary Kent and Chris Grant who now fill the critical executive roles of CEO and Director of Football respectively.

The Western Bulldogs also awarded life memberships to the following people for their outstanding contribution to the Club:

Ray Baxter – Baxter played 80 games for the Club and was a Director for 5 years, serving as Vice President from 1997-2001.

Gary McGorlick – McGorlick held numerous Club roles including but not limited to; team and facilities manager and player welfare for a 13 year period.

Jose Romero – 1996 Charles Sutton Medallist, Romero played 122 games over a 16 year period, and s[pent 3 years on the Board as Football Director.

Scott Gilham -  Gilham has completed 20 years of service to the Club in both voluntary and honorary positions.