If there ever was a time to get behind an underdog Australia, this is it. For the first time in 55 years, the Western Bulldogs will play in the AFL grand final.
After Saturday’s historic victory against Greater Western Sydney, Bulldogs fans have taken to social media to share their enthusiasm and unwavering loyalty to the red, white and blue.
From painting houses in team colours to dressing up adorable dogs, fans have shown a level of support for the Bulldogs that is nothing short of contagious.
Regardless of who your preferred footy team is, we think it’s time to get swept up in the spirit and jump on the Bulldogs’ bandwagon for a truly unforgettable grand final weekend.
In case you needed any more convincing, we’ve got 19 reasons why you should don your red, white and blue and #BeMoreBulldog.
1. How can they lose with Thor behind them?
2. And Footscray legend Franco Cozzo.
Gran Final, Gran Final, Gran Final…Go Doggies!! ? Make us all proud next weekend. @westernbulldogs @westernbulldogs.fans @afl #francocozzo #footscray #westernbulldogs #afl #grandfinal @chrishemsworth A video posted by Franco Cozzo (@thefrancocozzo) on
3. If the tears of joy from Liam Picken’s son aren’t enough to sway you, we don’t know what is.
4. You can treat yourself to one of these delicious Burch & Purchese desserts.
5. The enthusiasm of the Railway Hotel in Yarraville.
Doggies spirit taking over Yarraville at the Railway Hotel. #bemorebulldog #7NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/uWba4o7XSb
— Laurel Irving (@laurelirving7) September 26, 2016
6. Edna the diehard fan, who saw her first Bulldogs game 75 years ago.
Edna, 84, and Keith, 86, ready for #vfl final. Edna is the diehard; saw her first Bulldogs game 75 years ago. #bemorebulldog #aflfinals #footscray A photo posted by Jane Willson (@janeswillson) on
7. Even documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux wants to #BeMoreBulldog.
Western Bulldogs in the Grand Final! Unbelievable!
— Louis Theroux (@louistheroux) September 24, 2016
8. Because there’s nothing more Australian than supporting the underdog.
9. The sheer excitement of these kids.
10. Bulldogs-themed ice-cream sandwiches at Biggie Smalls.
Something to make this week taste a little sweeter! Get into @biggiesmalls and taste the “EJ” ice cream sandwich @westernbulldogs ??⚪️??? pic.twitter.com/yGidL3dlyR — Shane Delia (@shanedelia) September 26, 2016
11. This sick burn.
12. So many different ways you can customise your manicure.
13. The Bulldog spirit has spread all the way to Sovereign Hill.
Wow, what a weekend for our good friends @westernbulldogs! Sending our best wishes from down the road at #Ballarat!! ?⚪️?#bemorebulldog pic.twitter.com/eXEl2jdxP8
— Sovereign Hill (@sovereignhill) September 26, 2016
14. Is there any mascot cuter than Sid? We don’t think so.
Game Face ? #bemorebulldog A photo posted by Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) on
15. This desperate plea.
16. Coach Luke Beveridge’s treat for eight busloads of fans on their journey up to Sydney.
Welcome to all @westernbulldogs supporters that arrived in Wodonga this morning on their way to Sydney. #bemorebulldog #loveWodonga pic.twitter.com/wYv308TiIN — Wodonga Council (@wodongacouncil) September 23, 2016
17. The Pomeranian pup who can barely hide his excitement.
18. Even this cat is taking one for the team.
#bemorebulldog ❤?️?? A photo posted by Shae Birmingham (@shaeashleigh) on
19. Beveridge, beverages.
(Always ensure you drink responsibly)
