Training 2026 Bulldogs Pre-Season

[stefoid]

Huh?
In 2024 we had the lowest points against during the H&A season.

Bevo has his faults, but this board really does bend over backwards to invest new ones that don't exist.

Aggregate stats are misleading. We have deservedly earned a flat track bully tag over the last couple of years. Which is irritating

 

[grassman75]

For anyone that lives in QLD

Elite AFL teams lock in Coast training plans

Some of the biggest names in Aussie rules will once again visit the Sunshine Coast this summer, with four clubs to hold pre-season camps at Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex. The first team will arrive this weekend, with the North Melbourne Kangaroos hosting an open training session from 9.30am...

www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au

The Western Bulldogs will head to the Coast for their training camp from January 30 to February 5.

**** yes

 

[HK_Bulldog]

And Daniel Pratt won the assistant coach award as well didn't he?
It's all about getting the balance right and I think the tweaks required is about getting a bit more defensively from the midfielders.

I agree with this. No comment on our defence but our midfield did them no favours with the way they spread anticipating a contest win.

 

[doggiesin08]

Will be very interested what the plan is with Freijah this year. I really like him in the backline and think it frees up Dale massively having other outlets, plus if Treloar can keep fit (big if) then there is less midfield time.

At the same time it might depend on the development of Carmichael, Jaques and Sellwood to free him up to move further up the ground

 

[HK_Bulldog]

Will be very interested what the plan is with Freijah this year. I really like him in the backline and think it frees up Dale massively having other outlets, plus if Treloar can keep fit (big if) then there is less midfield time.

At the same time it might depend on the development of Carmichael, Jaques and Sellwood to free him up to move further up the ground

Freijah is our best young mid. I'm tipping he'll have a break out season in the midfield similar to Richards in 2024.

 

[DiamondDogs8]

Freijah is our best young mid. I'm tipping he'll have a break out season in the midfield similar to Richards in 2024.

Think we will likely see some of Kennedy’s CBAs make way for Fridge.

Don’t forget we have Treloar to include into this mix too. I wonder if we see him get spot minutes across half back next year.

 

[Randomthoughts]

You must be new here.

Astro playing defence confirmed

 

[Dougs Wing]

Did no one get along to the family day?
The crowd was well down on 12 months ago.

 

[TedDougChris]

Did no one get along to the family day?
The crowd was well down on 12 months ago.

Was it today ? Pre-Christmas seems a difficult time slot for it, I am still at work and spare time is spent on Christmas preparations. Not sure when last years was in terms of timing, so it might not be too different

 

[weltschmerz]

Did no one get along to the family day?
The crowd was well down on 12 months ago.

Might have just been too hot for many.

 

[bresker]

Also kids are still at school. Strange time to have it.

 

[Mojorisin]

Might have just been too hot for many.

Normally take a few tag alongs but hid inside today instead.

 

[Dougs Wing]

Also kids are still at school. Strange time to have it.

Last year's final session was on the 18th so only one day later.
It must have been the heat but only about a 3rd compared to the size from last year's attendance.
I really liked Emmett's performance today. Looks a genuine prospect.
He played in the back line and spent time in the ruck.
Bont and Freijah dominated.

 

[TheScriptorWL]

Did no one get along to the family day?
The crowd was well down on 12 months ago.

Truly a less than ideal time, leading up to Christmas is famously a busy time for families.

 

[Angak]

Louis Emmett is giving me luke Jackson

9

Luke Jackson

Age

24

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

vibes.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Lobb named to represent WA

The defender joins fellow Bulldog Aaron Naughton in the ‘Black Swans’ squad.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[King Harold]

Agree with comments on Emmett, another mobile tall with good skills.

Jaques is an interesting one for me , I thought he may push for a spot early next season , but I now have doubts.
Not impressed with his kicking, not that he saw much of it.
I think he is behind a few now, including Selwood .

Budarick looks a good addition.

 

[Thunderoad]

Lobb named to represent WA

The defender joins fellow Bulldog Aaron Naughton in the ‘Black Swans’ squad.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Really pleased Rory is getting some late career recognition.

It hasn't been a linear career progression for him but the way he has applied himself to the task of becoming a defender has been first rate.

 

[willofwest]

Louis Emmett is giving me luke Jackson vibes.

Not sure about the Luke Jackson vibes, but I like what I’ve seen of him so far playing ruck and defense.

 

[VitalDread]

Feel like all the new rule changes will benefit our game style
Be interesting to see our early season stats compared to last year

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Aggregate stats are misleading. We have deservedly earned a flat track bully tag over the last couple of years. Which is irritating

Exactly. Had 10 games conceding 95 points or more and unsurprisingly lost all of them

The lowest points against is enough for them to warrant continuing with this ploy instead of looking inwardly and perhaps fixing our problems

 

[Golden_6]

Nice to see our 5 most important players will be playing in the state of origin match. 3 of which are coming off major shoulder surgery.

 

[stevieg1969]

Nice to see our 5 most important players will be playing in the state of origin match. 3 of which are coming off major shoulder surgery.

I’d say English and Dale will also be added at some stage.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Richards selected in ‘Big V’ squad

The star midfielder has been added to the Victorian squad for next year’s AAMI AFL Origin clash.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I cannot stand this SOO concept. I don’t care who wins as long as our boys don’t get hurt.