There in 1954, lifelong Dogs fan hopes to see premiership drought end this week

By Adam Carey
Updated September 25 2016 - 7:13pm, first published 6:19pm
Hopes riding high: Bob Edwards, 79, a lifelong Footscray supporter was at the 1954 and 1961 grand finals. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Hopes riding high: Bob Edwards, 79, a lifelong Footscray supporter was at the 1954 and 1961 grand finals. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Some of Bob Edwards'  Bulldogs memorabilia.  Photo: Chris Hopkins
Some of Bob Edwards' Bulldogs memorabilia. Photo: Chris Hopkins

Bob Edwards bought his first Footscray membership 63 years ago, and the very next year he went to the MCG to see his club win their maiden VFL premiership, storming away to a 51-point win over the Demons.

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