Yasuji Baba gets behind the Dogs

[Cronulla_Mania]

Two determined players - one clearly defined course
Wed Jan 22, 3:36pm (NSW)
Written by: Media Release
Source: Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs

The Bulldogs and Mitsubishi Electric Australia Combine Forces in 2003 to confirm the largest sponsorship in the Bulldogs’ history.
“Under the name of the Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs, the Bulldogs joins forces with a recognised, internationally successful organization,” says the Bulldogs’ CEO, Steve Mortimer.
“The Bulldogs is very pleased to have the innovation and competitiveness of Mitsubishi Electric behind our campaign for this year’s NRL. Their support not only bodes well for our team, but is a great asset to the sport of rugby league and the large community that it impacts,” continues Mortimer.
“The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs team has a big task ahead of them this season. With a renewed commitment to the players, fans, sponsors and media this year will be the most professional and forward thinking team in the competition. Now with the support of Mitsubishi Electric achieving our goal is made that much easier. I am excited about the team we have. All players know they are a part of something new and progressive. They are committed to what will surely be, a memorable season in 2003,” Mortimer enthuses.
“Mitsubishi Electric is committed to contributing to the success of the Bulldogs team as well as contributing to the community, its youth and the growth of rugby league,” says Mitsubishi Electric Managing Director, Mr Yasuji Baba.
“Also, by contributing to the communities where we live and work Mitsubishi Electric believes that by making significant contributions to our communities that we not only focus on advancing science and technology but that we also have a commitment to supporting sports, culture and social welfare in general,” Mr Baba highlights.
“The common goal that both the Bulldogs and Mitsubishi Electric share of being committed to “Changes for the better” makes this partnership ideal. It is a partnership that derives from two organisations that regard determination, excellence in performance and integrity as prerequisites to success,” concludes Mortimer.
Commencing at 7:30PM on 15 March, the Bulldogs will officially kick-off their 2003 NRL season by playing the Rabbitohs in the NRL First Round ‘Double Header’ at Telstra Stadium.
News sent by Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs
Pictured: Steve Mortimer (Bulldogs Chief Executive), Keith Allen (Executive Director - Mitsubishi Electric), Mr Yasuji Baba (Managing Director - Mitsubishi Electric) and the 2003 Bulldogs Cheerleaders.
Cheers: www.rleague.com

Come on the Mitsubishi Bulldogs!! Come on the cheerleaders!

Moffo

 

[El Duque]

Mitsubishi obviously have no morals. I will boycott their products.

When I heard Macquarie Bank were in cahoots with dogs I immediatley shut up shop with them.It was a pain in the arse but I felt better for it and I let them know exactly why I did it.

 

[Willow]

Interesting news Moffo... nice pic .
How many names do the Berries have now?

Mitsubushi is a huge company offcourse.
Last year, theirvehicle manufacturingdivision recently copped a huge government handout to keep their car plant open. They said if the government didnt cough up the millions, they would be forced to shut down their Australian operations... but not before sacking thousands of workers. The government relented and bailed them out.

It wouldn't be so interesting except that its not the first time the Australian tax payer has become underwriter for the multi-national company. Mitsubishi pulled off the same scam 12 months earlier.

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

Mate, we all know that Mitsubishi were one of the bigger companies in Asia, and the district has been going through turmoil since the Asian Crisis of 1997. They were looking to cut back, and paid very close attention to their operations in Australia, where they do lag a long way behind the likes of Holden, Ford and Toyota. Scam?? I don't know about that, i just thought it was Mitsubishi being business savvy and looking after their $$$

Would you rather them have pissed off and left thousands of Australians in the lurch without a job? The Gov't were stuck between a rock and a hard place

We are still the Bulldogs. Mitsubishi Bulldogs? Has a ring to it lol You think Yasuji is ready to become a big fan?? lol

And the Pic is nice indeed

Moffo

 

[Willow]

The govt is throwing good money after bad on that one Moffo...Mitsubishi could have called on their other divisions to help out but they business is a game and the government wasn't willing to call their bluff. They should have stood up to them. You might be interested to know that Mitsubishi is also losing money their industrial products divison as well.Good onCanterbury for getting some back from the corporate guys... just hopeif the cheques don't bounce.

BTW, it'll be the Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs....
The MEBs - now thats what I call classy!

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

We got Turvey on board, honesty and purity in all transaction guaranteed!

Interesting to hear they are losing money on industrial products actually. But once again, the great majority goes into Asia, and we all know how far they have floated up shit creek in the last half a decade.

How about the people who would've lost their jobs? I think that is what the gov'twas really worried about. And im guessing that the payout from the Gov't to Mitsubishi was around the same time that Ansett, HIH and OneTel went bust, effectively costing thousands of people jobs. It would have only compounded the problem. Wouldn't have been near an election as well, would it? lol

Carn the MEBs!

They won't be called that each game. Its just promotional crap. When they run on the field it will still be the dogs

Moffo

 

[Willow]

"Wouldn't have been near an election as well, would it?"
I think you hit the nail on the head there, Moffo. The Govt wasnt in much of a bargaining position and Mitsubishi knew it.

Offcourse they will argue that the car division and electric division are two different sections and its true that a certain amount of autonomy exists within the budget structures.

btw, I mean, Industrial products as opposed to Domestic products, I'm assuming Mitsubishi Electric is the domestic division...home appliances etc (?)
Some Mitsubishi Factory appliances are now non-existent in Australia. When the shit hit the fan in the Australian manufacturing industries,Mitsubishi productswere one of the first to go.

You'll have to find a new team song to coincide with this momentus occasion...
Needs something that rhymes with We are the MEBs.. we aint no....Plebs?
or
We are the MEBs.. we've watched the Fleggs?
or
We are the MEBs.. we're proud aussie lebanese?
aahh yes, got it...
There ya go... I look forward to hearing that on match day.

 

[legend]

Moffo, my guess is Turvey sold Mitsubishi everything but the kitchen sink and the Mitsubishi electric Bulldogs sounds very cheesy to me.

For mine, they still aren't ouor of the woods and with former disgraced board members tanding for re-election for spots ont he football club board, there must be some great fringe benefits for Mitsubish because from where I stand, they definitely have the upper hand.

In short, the Bulldogs sold their soul just to show they are still marketable.

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

Sold their souls? Come on, most sides in the NRL have a major sponsor. Have they all sold their souls as well? The Integral Dragons, the Alinta Gas Rabbitohs, are they any different? Why didn't people jump on the Rabbits, when just 24hrs before the dogs announcement, they came out proclaiming the 'Alinta Gas Rabbitohs'?? They won't be called that throughout the year, i mentioned it earlier, just like none of the other sides are known by their major sponsor. Love em or hate em, they will have a lot of publicity this year. They are permiership favourites forpete's sake. It would be like the LA Lakers or Man United not having sponsors

The disgraced board members won't get re-elected. Id like to put a house on that, all the power players that corrupted the club are gone. The old boys club was torn apart a few months ago, they won't be back.

"We are the MEBs.. we're proud aussie lebanese?"

Bloody brilliant mate! Im sure all the dawgs and boyzzzzzzzzzzzzzz on the hill will get into that. Actually, they will prolly think its aight and dig it.

Moffo

 

[imported_midas]

El duque-save yourself the trouble,they don,t have a product worth buying.
Seems an ideal match to me.

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

Yawn

 

[imported_Beast]

They change the name of the whole comp most years depending on who shells out for the naming rights, I cannot see a problem with a team following suit.
How much is the sponsorship worth per annum? I am yet to see a figure, I have been told it is substantial however.

 

[Cronulla_Mania]

Cheers Beast, i agree

I havent seen a figure either, but ill see what i can find out

Cheers,
Moffo

 

[Monster Zig]

LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF GREEN EYED MONSTERS OUT THERE ,I THINK THE NEW SPONSOR IS COOL

 

[Monster Zig]

The following is a transcript of the speech given by Bulldogs CEO Steve Mortimer at today’s sponsorship announcement.

Steve Mortimer: “Good afternoon everyone, I believe it is appropriate that we conduct this special day for the Bulldogs at Sydney Olympic Park because when you look out you see our home paddocks of Telstra Stadium and the Sydney Showground were the Bulldogs are committed to playing home grounds for the next five years. Therefore it is very appropriate for us to have it here today and I thank the Novotel for hosting us. First of all I would like to thank all media for attending here today, the sponsors and the Bulldogs team members. The Bulldogs of 2003 is a club that is entering a new era. With new found determination and enthusiasm, we the Bulldogs have set ourselves a high benchmark for 2003. The Bulldogs is a Club with a tremendous history and talent but this year we are committed to a new era and standard of professionalism both on and field the football field. With are pleased to have the following players with us today, our new signing Andrew Ryan, our captain Steve Price, our forwards Mark O’Meley and Willie Mason and star backs Braith Anasta and Hazem El Masri all here today to show support for our new sponsor.
Starting with a rock solid foundation with our new board of directors, chaired by Dr George Peponis, we have a new look administration team which really does complement this squad. This off field team brings both professionalism and integrity to the table ensuring we our firmly focused on achieving our goal which is to be one of the NRL’s most successful Rugby League clubs in 2003.
Today marks a very special day for the team when we announce our premier sponsor for the year 2003, Mitsubishi Electric Australia. Under the name of Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs, the Bulldogs join forces with a recognised, internationally successful corporate organisation. Indeed, Mitsubishi Electric is committed to contributing to the success of the team as well as contributing to the success of the community, its youth and the growth of our great game Rugby League. A partnership between these two organisations with the same goals, committed to changes for the better. These two organisations regard determination, excellence in performance and integrity as prerequisites to success and the spirit in this team is encapsulated in that very same ethos. The Bulldogs are very pleased to have the innovation and competitiveness behind our campaign for this year. This support not only bodes well for this team but is a valuable asset to the sport of Rugby League and the large community that it impacts across Australia. We welcome you on board.”

 

[ONEYE]

<u>SEVENS SQUAD SIGNING SESSION</u> The Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs will be available for autographs at the World Sevens on Saturday 1st of February. The squad will assemble in the Kids Area of Aussie Stadium for your chance to meet all the Bulldogs stars between 2.40pm and 3pm. Come along and wish the boys well for their big tournament!