Our Club
The UNSW-ES Bulldogs is the oldest and most successful Australian Rules Football Club competing in the AFL Sydney competition. We are affiliated with the University of New South Wales and based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Our vision is to be the Club of Choice, which is underpinned by our purpose to provide development pathways for all players, and ensure sustainable on-field and off-field success. We are proudly recognised as a Women & Girls Chartered Club by the AFL.
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At the Bulldogs, we value honesty, respect, accountability and unity, and expect our players, coaches, volunteers and supporters to embrace and uphold these attributes.
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In 2025, we will field eight teams AFL Sydney competition, including Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions, Men’s Division 1, Women's Division 2, Men's Division 3, Men's Division 5, Men's Under 19.5’s and Women's Under 20.
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We understand that our teams and players often have different priorities. Whether you’re a part of our Premier Division sides or our elite Underage squads, and looking for sporting pathways from our #footyfactory onto the big stage, or if you’re just looking to improve your fitness and your social calendar, we are maintaining our ‘One Club’ mantra to ensure that everyone is included at the Bulldogs.
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We are always welcoming players of all abilities to join us at the Bulldogs and are open to expressions of interest for staffing and/or volunteer roles. If you are interested in playing in the upcoming season, just coming down to training for a kick, joining our club committee, partnerships, or any further information, please don’t hesitate to Contact Us.
Governance
Executive Body & Committee
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We are governed by an Executive Body & Committee, which is comprised of our members of our Club. For the 2025 season, our Executive Body consists of:
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President: Iain Dunstan
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Vice President: Neil Hoar
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Secretary: Margaret Dessent
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Treasurer: Sophie Griffiths
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ARC Delegates: Ella Willey, Rebecca Newman, Meg Idosaka
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The Executive Body & Committee work together to implement the Club’s purpose and goals, provide strategic on-field and off-field guidance to members of our community, liaise with our partners and ensure an overall adherence to the Club’s Constitution.
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Please find contact details for members of our Executive Body & Committee here.