Whitten Oval drama
A woman in her 50s collapsed at Whitten Oval due to a medical condition and had to be taken to hospital by ambulance earlier on Sunday.
Paramedics rushed her to Footscray Hospital, where the woman was in a stable condition, according to an Ambulance Victoria spokesman.
This followed an incident at the MCG on Saturday where a Western Bulldogs fan went into cardiac arrest at the final siren and was taken to hospital.
Just a little bit funny
@theage_photo @theagesport @DarrianTraynor I've seen this before somewhere.. pic.twitter.com/D2CYWCNgSA
— Jonguey (@Jonguey) October 2, 2016
Great times for past players
Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins took to the stage on Sunday, not to speak but just to revel in the glory of it all. Wiping away tears, Hawkins took a selfie in front of the crowd, capturing a moment he thought may never come.
Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins gets a huge cheers from the @westernbulldogs faithful. Wants to present the cup when they win next year! pic.twitter.com/iekscfGFxa
— Andrew McCormack (@_AMcCormack) October 2, 2016
Transport update
A tree fell onto overhead wires along the Sunbury rail line, throwing transport services from Whitten Oval into chaos.
Services on the line have been suspended between North Melbourne and Albion stations, which includes West Footscray station, where crowds gathered to celebrate.
Metro said a replacement bus service was in operation. It also recommended revellers consider using the route 216 bus between Albion and North Melbourne.
The tree fell between Sunshine and Tottenham stations, a short distance west of Whitten Oval.
![President Peter Gordon](/web/20161005040845im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/r/l/g/2/image.imgtype.columnistThumbnail.60x60.png/1475372758739.jpg)
Bulldog president Peter Gordon addressed the crowd urging them to look after each other, admitting the club wasn't accustomed to hosting such massive crowds."Let's just take it easy today," AAP reported him as saying. "We've got a problem here that we've never had before. It's a problem of our own making because we happened to win a premiership."
Gordon, the man who famously reached into his own pockets to pull the Bulldogs back from the brink in the late 1980s, looked like he'd celebrated as hard as the players. But he managed to find the words to thank the Bulldogs faithful, recalling what he told Beveridge during their embrace after their preliminary final over Greater Western Sydney.
"I said 'you've just got us into our first grand final since 1961 - you are frigging amazing'," Gordon said. "That man just led us to our first premiership in 62 years and he's contracted to us for the next five years at least."
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Update on the transport hassles
UPDATE Sunbury line - Overhead wire repairs are ongoing. Line is suspended betwn Albion & Nth Melb. Buses en route. https://t.co/NUBM4OMjRl
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What a stunning image. #bemorebulldog #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/2vng1zlL6d
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A touching moment
Is this just two blokes hanging out on a Sunday after a big night the day before? The story of Luke Beveridge giving up his premiership medallion for injured Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy is bound to be recalled for years to come. This photo shows there's a special bond between the pair.
![Luke Beveridge and Bob Murphy.](/web/20161005040845im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/t/5/k/3/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.grt5v5.png/1475556994550.jpg)
The crowd at Whitten Oval is now estimated to be more than 20,000. It's a diverse group, too. From toddlers in strollers to supporters aged in their 80s. The weather is delightful, albeit a bit too windy for the windswept location. We're hearing countless renditions of the club song. Fans in cars are also driving past and yelling out 'Go Dogs'.
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That winning feeling ...
![The Western Bulldogs players take to the stage.](/web/20161005040845im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/t/5/2/f/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.grt54t.png/1475374253403.jpg)
The size of the crowd here at Whitten Oval is proving too much for some Dogs fans. Medics called after two people collapsed #bemorebulldog pic.twitter.com/w5M08aO2bw
— Michael Ramsey (@mramsey37) October 2, 2016
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Proceedings delayed at Whitten Oval as medics tend to someone in the crowd. Hope he/she is ok. #aapsport pic.twitter.com/JWfLzoWMZn
— Jason Phelan (@JasePhelan) October 2, 2016
Now that's love for your club.
![Tribute to Bulldogs player Marcus Bontempelli.](/web/20161005040845im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/t/2/9/2/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.grt4dg.png/1475371457135.jpg)
All hail the chief #BeMoreBulldog pic.twitter.com/goPYNyAYg2
— Western Bulldogs 🏆 (@westernbulldogs) 2 October 2016
For a premiership that came by surprise, there is an element of disbelief among the thousands of Bulldogs fans who have converged on Whitten Oval today.
They seem to be pinching themselves: 'did we actually win the flag? Really??'
![The team of the mighty west: Bulldogs fans celebrate at Whitten Oval.](/web/20161005040845im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/t/3/q/j/image.related.articleLeadwide.620x349.grt46q.png/1475533697942.jpg)
Someone in the crowd at Whitten Oval has collapsed. Medics are attending.
Proceedings delayed at Whitten Oval as medics tend to someone in the crowd. Hope he/she is ok. #aapsport pic.twitter.com/JWfLzoWMZn
— Jason Phelan (@JasePhelan) October 2, 2016
Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins gets a huge cheers from the @westernbulldogs faithful. Wants to present the cup when they win next year! pic.twitter.com/iekscfGFxa
— Andrew McCormack (@_AMcCormack) 2 October 2016
It seems not all Doggies fans are at Whitten Oval today. Some extremely happy fans, sporting Bulldogs jumpers, have been spotted singing the song on Spencer St.
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