The 2016 drought-breaking AFL premiership has been formally recognised as an official ‘moment’ in Footscray-Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame.
62 years after their first flag, the Bulldogs rewrote the history books on October 1, 2016.
Coach Luke Beveridge, in just his second season as head coach, led a young side to the holy grail from seventh on the ladder – a feat that had never happened before, or since.
Entering each clash as the underdogs, the Bulldogs embarked on a fairytale journey, first defeating 2015 Grand Finalists West Coast by 47 points in an elimination final at Subiaco Oval.
Next was Hawthorn in a semi-final at the MCG which took them to a preliminary final meeting against GWS at Spotless Stadium.
A thrilling one-goal win saw them progress to the big stage in stunning fashion, with only Sydney Swans standing in their way of the cup.
Countless moments of brilliance led to the 22-point premiership triumph, creating a memory that would stick with Bulldogs’ fans both young and old forever.
The other achievements, special moments and events involving an individual, the team or the Club recognised in the FFC-WB Hall of Fame are:
- Footscray's first VFL Finals Appearance
- 1938 First Semi-Final
- 1954 VFL premiership
- Neil Sachse incident
- 1989 Fightback.
- 2018 AFLW Premiership
