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Cheer on the Doggies for free - Walsh
Two lucky Western Bulldogs supporters will cheer on their team live at the game for free for the remainder of the AFL Season.
Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, said he would put aside his support for rival, Geelong Cats, to give away the memberships, in conjunction with the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
Mr Walsh said it followed a similar competition he ran with the club several years ago.
“The Western Bulldogs prides itself on its strong community involvement and links, and I’m happy to join with them in offering country supporters an opportunity to be a part of their 2010 AFL premiership bid,” he said.
“It can be quite expensive for country supporters to attend footy matches in Melbourne, with the travel, entrance and accommodation costs,” Mr Walsh said.
“These generous memberships are worth $180 each and will make going to the game more affordable for the lucky winners by saving them the cost of an entry ticket when they get there.”
Mr Walsh said the competition was restricted to primary school-aged children in his Swan Hill electorate and entrants should write to him explaining in 25 words or less why they deserved to win a membership with the Doggies.
Entries should also include a name, address and phone number.
Entries close on May 28 and can be sent to Mr Walsh at 274 Campbell Street, Swan Hill or by emailing peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au
Winners will be notified by telephone and Mr Walsh will present the lucky pair with a membership certificate and cap at the conclusion of the draw.