Training 2026 Bulldogs Pre-Season

[Mofra]

How?

They literally just said he is back running pushing for April/May

Round 8, but players generally play well below their best with an interrupted pre-season, let alone 18 months out of the game. I''m concerned - and that's assuming he has no futher setbacks.

 

[Foxman98]

Not sure I'd say months. Round 1 is 6 weeks away.

Nonetheless, it shouldn't affect round 1.

If it was Bailey Dale sure but Lachie as solid as he has been doesn't command coming straight into the team off a hammy in humid Brisbane with no P/S matches

 

[Golden_6]

If it was Bailey Dale sure but Lachie as solid as he has been doesn't command coming straight into the team off a hammy in humid Brisbane with no P/S matches

I certainly agree but our first official preseason game is 5 weeks away. Depending on the severity, he might be back in full action in a few weeks and play in multiple games before round 0.

 

[bresker]

I imagine Weightman will play a fair few VFL games , in a few months, but if he kicks a few bags it will be hard to hold him back.

That's my best case scenario. I'm not expecting much this year , fingers crossed .

 

[Libbaaaa]

Pretty clear that any best 23 should not plan for Cody, he needs to be nursed back at snails pace. Big opportunities for Dolan and Arty to nail a best 23 spot (even though they aren't a like for like with Cody).

 

[VitalDread]

Arty, Dolan and Hynes would be my preference until Weightman is fit mid year

 

[Mofra]

I prefer West playing mostly F50 with only brief stints in the middle too.

 

[BrisDog]

Bramble injury opens up 2 spots early in the backline then with no JJ and now him

Early debuts for 2 of Sellwood/Carmichael/Jaques

Sellwood will debut, obviously.

One spot up for grabs.

 

[Ash1337]

Not sure why ppl think Bramble wont come straight in when fit. 1 of the most reliable for getting the ball out of defence.

 

[BomToydd]

Not sure why ppl think Bramble wont come straight in when fit. 1 of the most reliable for getting the ball out of defence.

Agree. With JJ gone don't think we have many real like for like replacements

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Has there been any info released from club re unofficial pre season match against the Swans?

Is this open to supporters or closed door match?

 

[Graeme Cook]

Backs Buderick O'donnell Buslinger
H/B Cleary Lobb Dale

This would be my back 6.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Has there been any info released from club re unofficial pre season match against the Swans?

Is this open to supporters or closed door match?

On the AFL site - 19th of February Thursday at Mission Whitten Ovel time - TBC

 

[BomToydd]

Anyone know how Coffield is going? Forgot he wasn't delisted, been no mention of him here since he survived the list cull

 

[Mojorisin]

Anyone know how Coffield is going? Forgot he wasn't delisted, been no mention of him here since he survived the list cull

He is there.

 

[BomToydd]

He is there.

Unusual for him not to be injured but actually has an uninterrupted preseason and this is all that can be said about him

 

[glenashley]

Sellwood will debut, obviously.

One spot up for grabs.

I tried to put money on Selwood for the Chaz but they're not even quoting him. Bookies running scared I reckon.

 

[X_box_X]

Speaking of the Charlie, here's something for you to ponder.

With Australia recently introducing into parliament the prohibition of placing wagers on minors, what would have happened previously if this law was introduced years ago when it was common for minors to play in the AFL?

I.e.
Michael Voss debuting as a 17-year-old in 1992 but turning 18 in July that year.

Come Brownlow night (when Voss had turned 18) would you be allowed to place a wager on Michael Voss polling three votes early in the year when he was 17? You're placing a wager after the event had occurred (at the time the player was no longer on a minor) on an event that occurred when the player was a minor.

If someone could answer this before Max Darcy makes his debut, I'd be very much grateful. Thank you.

 

[stefoid]

Dogs forward set for delayed start, young mid still hamstrung

Josh Gabelich has the latest on Cody Weightman, plus better news for a host of other Bulldogs

www.afl.com.au

So do we think that Naughts sudden inability to take a mark was probably a shoulder injury?

 

[Mofra]

So do we think that Naughts sudden inability to take a mark was probably a shoulder injury?

He was equal 18th last year for contested marks. Up from 49th in 2024.

(Averages)

 

[Golden_6]

So do we think that Naughts sudden inability to take a mark was probably a shoulder injury?

He pulled in 22 contested marks in his final 10 games which is well above his career average.

If anything I feel like his persistent knee injuries were more of a concern for his previous poor form. He looked unsure when attacking contests and it might have cause issues with his timing. It looks to be a thing of the past now.

 

[bobs head soup]

He pulled in 22 contested marks in his final 10 games which is well above his career average.

If anything I feel like his persistent knee injuries were more of a concern for his previous poor form. He looked unsure when attacking contests and it might have cause issues with his timing. It looks to be a thing of the past now.

I think his tentative form early in 2025 was more due to the glandular fever he suffered over the summer.

GF can impact balance and energy levels.

He looked unsure in aerial contests early in the season but was back to his old self by the back half of the year.

 

[Testekill]

I think it was a mix of him being crook and the persistent knee issue.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Injury, illness or otherwise. Its crazy how underrated Naughton is.

So crazy that I happened to hear DerWayne Russell prattle on about the top 10 players who could kick 100 goals or some such nonsense on his show last week. When somebody messaged him about Naughtons absence from the list. He said something to the effect that he'd given up on Naughton ever delivering on his potential!

The same Aaron Naughton

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Aaron Naughton

Age

26

Ht

196cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.3

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.3

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

0.8

1star

G

0.5

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.0

1star

who played the dual role of CHF working up and down the ground. And as our best defensive forward working manically within the 50 metre arc who kicked 60 goals from 23 games last season.

Its little wonder that I have utter contempt for AFLMedia and the non-thinking imbeciles who inhabit it.

 

[MaxiBont]

Who would be our 5th best player?

I think the Top 4 are pretty obvious with Bont, Richards, Dale and Darcy but then there’s a few I think you could argue for 5th.

Naughton/Lobb/Sellwood/Libba/Kennedy/English

Freijah won’t be far away this season as well.

You’d have to go with Naughton based on the second half of last season I reckon.