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Formerly known as the "Western Oval", it was renamed in honour of former Footscray champion Ted Whitten . A statue of ''Mr Football'' was later erected at the ground to further honour the great man. The ground seats 25,000. It is currently not used for league matches, however is currently undergoing a massive redevelopment, and it has been hinted that it could soon be up to AFL standard. This redevelopment has started with the old scoreboard and the stand on the outer wing (The E.J Smith stand) recently being demolished. {Link without Title} The ground is known famously for being particulary long and narrow as opposed to many other grounds, with deep squarish pockets, and for the wild wind which bellowed over the ground, particulary at the Geelong Road end of the ground. These reasons, most specifically the wind, meant that the Western Oval was the site of many abnormally low scoring games. The ground developed a demographic of the "ground visiting sides hated to play at", with passionate Bulldog supporters and unique playing conditions making it an arduous task to leave with a win. The venue held its last competitive football match in 1997 against the West Coast Eagles, a match known distinctively for a before the game fight between Michael Gardiner of West Coast and several Footscray players. Also played at the ground is a local Rec Footy competition. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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