‘DAD AND DAVE’ DON THE HOOPS
‘Dad and Dave’, the well known bronze figures inside the iconic T&G Building bell tower, are now decked out in blue and white hoops in support of Geelong’s premiership bid on Saturday.
We worked with the building’s owner, Deakin University, to clad the father and son duo in Cats jumpers as part of Grand Final week celebrations.
Mayor, Cr Peter Murrihy today joined Cam Baker, General Manager, Deakin Residential Services (Geelong), in visiting Dad and Dave in the bell tower, to see the two figures in their hooped glory.
There has been strong community interest in whether the figures would again lend their support to the Cats this week.
“This has become a fun Grand Final week tradition that our community really enjoys, so we’re appreciative that Deakin has been able to make it happen,” Mayor Murrihy said. “Regardless of the outcome on Saturday, Chris Scott and his team have been fantastic this year and brought our community a lot of happiness. A premiership would top it off perfectly.”
Professor Iain Martin, Deakin Vice-Chancellor, said “Deakin is delighted to confirm that
‘Dad and Dave’, custodians of the bell tower atop Geelong’s historic T&G Building, will join many across our community on Saturday to help cheer the Cats to a 10th VFL/AFL Premiership.”
The T&G Building is on the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Streets is now used by Deakin as student accommodation. Built in the 1930s, the father and son clock is an original feature. Based on safety advice, Deakin have advised that ‘Dad and Dave’ can no longer move in and out of the building.