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Western Bulldogs banner writer Danny McGinlay back for AFLW competition

UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs have proved they have the best banners in the AFL men’s comp — and their first effort in the women’s league will take some beating. PLUS REJECTED BANNERS

Two Badged Bulldogs

THE comic genius who made Western Bulldogs banners a sensation in 2016 is back, revealing his rejected slogans for the Dogs’ first AFLW clash.

Comedian Danny McGinlay became a fan favourite last year when he penned Bulldogs banner slogans that celebrated the club and took well-aimed pot shots at opponents.

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And his formula clearly hasn’t changed regardless of whether it’s men or women wearing the red, white and blue.

The slogan for the Bulldogs’ banner in their first AFLW game against Fremantle today has just been raised at Whitten Oval — and it lived up to the hype.

Scroll down to see the hilarious banners left on the cutting room floor.

The banner for the first Bulldogs women’s game. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
The banner for the first Bulldogs women’s game. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
The first Carlton AFLW banner. Picture: George Salpigtidis
The first Carlton AFLW banner. Picture: George Salpigtidis
Some of Danny McGinlay’s finest work for last year’s AFL Grand Final. Picture: Alex Coppel
Some of Danny McGinlay’s finest work for last year’s AFL Grand Final. Picture: Alex Coppel
The preliminary final banner had a dig at the GWS Giants. Picture. Phil Hillyard
The preliminary final banner had a dig at the GWS Giants. Picture. Phil Hillyard
This banner against Melbourne generated plenty of controversy.
This banner against Melbourne generated plenty of controversy.

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