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Lifetime Members
Lifetime membership is a very special part of being a Bulldog. The inductees have to meet certain quota to be inducted by the association. The criteria have changed over the years and now, inductees much each have played at least 50 games over 10 years as a bulldog, and, served 3 years as a board or staff member. They've given their blood, sweat and love to the team, and we thank them for shaping the club into what it is today.
Life Members are sorted below based on their induction date. Any player's game count that is marked with '*' indicates an active player whose count is going up as they lay in out on the field. Click on member photos to read more about their time with The Denver Bulldogs.
2005
Jim 'Jimbo' Baldwin
Debut: 1999 Games: 122
Matt Dainauski
Debut: 1999 Games: 119
Matt, a club founder, led the team to most of it’s championships and has kicked more goals than any other forward in the USAFL.
Matt, a club founder, led the team to most of it’s championships and has kicked more goals than any other forward in the USAFL.
Paul Renouf
Debut: 1999 Games: 75
“Ren” was a founding member of the Denver Bulldogs and was a key piece in the puzzle in building the most dominant USAFL football club in history.
“Ren” was a founding member of the Denver Bulldogs and was a key piece in the puzzle in building the most dominant USAFL football club in history.
Russell Waugh
Debut: 1999 Games: 31
2009
Sasha Sibree
Debut: 1999 Games: 72
Sasha played from 1999 to 2007. He was a vital team member on and off the field. He coached and captained the Bulldogs to a premiership in 2005.
Sasha played from 1999 to 2007. He was a vital team member on and off the field. He coached and captained the Bulldogs to a premiership in 2005.
Tom Ellis
Debut: 1999 Games: 120
Tom has led the Bulldogs to almost all of their 8 victories. He is a staple for the club over the years and integral to all our success. After playing, Tom went on to be the Head Coach of the Denver Bulldogs and the of the USA Revolution.
Tom has led the Bulldogs to almost all of their 8 victories. He is a staple for the club over the years and integral to all our success. After playing, Tom went on to be the Head Coach of the Denver Bulldogs and the of the USA Revolution.
Charley Ellis
Debut: 1999 Games: 117
Charlie Ellis embodies everything that other clubs have traditionally hated about the Bulldogs; Strong, hard-as-nails, skilled and capable of drilling goals from anywhere in the forward line. A true club legend.
Charlie Ellis embodies everything that other clubs have traditionally hated about the Bulldogs; Strong, hard-as-nails, skilled and capable of drilling goals from anywhere in the forward line. A true club legend.
Ben Harling
Debut: 1999 Games: 116
A true veteran, leader and highly skilled Aussie Rules Footy player, Benny has been a pivotal force among the Bulldogs for over a decade. He is, without doubt, the toughest, most committed player the USAFL has ever seen.
A true veteran, leader and highly skilled Aussie Rules Footy player, Benny has been a pivotal force among the Bulldogs for over a decade. He is, without doubt, the toughest, most committed player the USAFL has ever seen.
Chris Candelaria
Debut: 1999 Games: 129
“Candy” has been dominating the USAFL since the early days. Strong, fit and a very intelligent footballer, Candy has been a key component in the long history of success for the Denver Bulldogs. Candy has now taken his talents to Arizona and was a big component of getting the Hawks off the ground again.
“Candy” has been dominating the USAFL since the early days. Strong, fit and a very intelligent footballer, Candy has been a key component in the long history of success for the Denver Bulldogs. Candy has now taken his talents to Arizona and was a big component of getting the Hawks off the ground again.
Willi Taylor
Debut: 2001 Games: 125
A true champion of the club, Willi is a speedy player with exceptional foot skills. Willi continued to play for the club until 2019 and lead a lot of the younger up-and-comers.
A true champion of the club, Willi is a speedy player with exceptional foot skills. Willi continued to play for the club until 2019 and lead a lot of the younger up-and-comers.
2010
Rich Mann
Debut: 2000 Games: 112
Rich Mann is one of the most important players and clubman the Denver Bulldogs has ever known. An excellent mid-field player, look for Rich to help lead the Division 3 team to a national championship in 2020.
Rich Mann is one of the most important players and clubman the Denver Bulldogs has ever known. An excellent mid-field player, look for Rich to help lead the Division 3 team to a national championship in 2020.
2011
Bruce Durrell
Debut: 2003 Games: 80
Bruce was able to kick mountains of goals in his time as a Division 1 Denver Bulldog, including his famous Grand Final winning goal that locked down another Denver Bulldogs National Championship. “Brucey” was also the famous Head Coach of our 6 time championship women’s team.
Bruce was able to kick mountains of goals in his time as a Division 1 Denver Bulldog, including his famous Grand Final winning goal that locked down another Denver Bulldogs National Championship. “Brucey” was also the famous Head Coach of our 6 time championship women’s team.
2012
James Waddell
Debut: 2005 Games: 54
“Wads” has been another exceptional player for the Denver Bulldogs, having played a leading role in many of the 8 national championships. Wads has taken on the key roll of coaching director and will be a key piece of the puzzle in the doggies next premiership.
“Wads” has been another exceptional player for the Denver Bulldogs, having played a leading role in many of the 8 national championships. Wads has taken on the key roll of coaching director and will be a key piece of the puzzle in the doggies next premiership.
2014
Dominic Kennedy
Debut: 2005 Games: 42
2017
Jeff Posey
Debut: 2009 Games: 127
Hallie Adrian Kastanek
Debut: 2009 Games 85*
Captain of the US team, the best ruck in the country, captain of multiple national championship teams, a supreme athlete and unquestioned legend of the game. She’s famous for her passionate desire to win, hardness in every contest and ability to inspire her team-mates through words and action. She is the foundation that six consecutive championships were built upon! Hallie is a bulldogs legend!
Captain of the US team, the best ruck in the country, captain of multiple national championship teams, a supreme athlete and unquestioned legend of the game. She’s famous for her passionate desire to win, hardness in every contest and ability to inspire her team-mates through words and action. She is the foundation that six consecutive championships were built upon! Hallie is a bulldogs legend!
2018
Tim Wilson-Humphries
Debut: 2008 Games: 149*
Tim first played for the Denver Bulldogs in 2008 and immediately made an impact as an on-field leader. Over the past decade, he has become one of the premier USAFL defenders, with his height/range and long, pinpoint left foot kicks coming out of the backline he’s a midfielders dream. He then stepped up even further to coach the Bulldogs men’s teams and played on 2 national championship winning teams in 2009 and 2011. He’s the perfect team leader, club member and he’s entrenched in the local and Bulldog community, being married to a lady Bulldog and raising two future Bulldogs.
Tim first played for the Denver Bulldogs in 2008 and immediately made an impact as an on-field leader. Over the past decade, he has become one of the premier USAFL defenders, with his height/range and long, pinpoint left foot kicks coming out of the backline he’s a midfielders dream. He then stepped up even further to coach the Bulldogs men’s teams and played on 2 national championship winning teams in 2009 and 2011. He’s the perfect team leader, club member and he’s entrenched in the local and Bulldog community, being married to a lady Bulldog and raising two future Bulldogs.
2019
Anna Thexton
Debut: 2007 Games: 85
Anna is the second female to become a part of the distinguished lifetime membership. Anna kicked a footy for the first time for the Bulldogs in 2007, when she was barely out of high school. As of 2019, she has played in 54 USAFL matches, which is in the top 3 of any Lady Bulldog who has suited up and taken to the oval. She has been a part of 5 of the 6 National Championships won by the DLB’s. She has been a board member for Denver, and has captained the Lady Bulldogs for almost a decade. She continues to take on new roles with both USAFL women and the Denver Bulldogs. Her biggest accomplishment has been her time and service to this club. She has helped grow the Denver women’s team from a group of 6 ladies in 2007, to this year’s record 38 lady bulldogs. She is a major reason this women’s team will live on, grow, and thrive.
Anna is the second female to become a part of the distinguished lifetime membership. Anna kicked a footy for the first time for the Bulldogs in 2007, when she was barely out of high school. As of 2019, she has played in 54 USAFL matches, which is in the top 3 of any Lady Bulldog who has suited up and taken to the oval. She has been a part of 5 of the 6 National Championships won by the DLB’s. She has been a board member for Denver, and has captained the Lady Bulldogs for almost a decade. She continues to take on new roles with both USAFL women and the Denver Bulldogs. Her biggest accomplishment has been her time and service to this club. She has helped grow the Denver women’s team from a group of 6 ladies in 2007, to this year’s record 38 lady bulldogs. She is a major reason this women’s team will live on, grow, and thrive.
2022
Lindsey Kastanek
Debut: 2009 Games: 80*
Max Eckstein
Debut: 2010 Games: 108*
2024
Steven Noble
Debut: 2015 Games: 54
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