VFL 2024 VFL Thread

[Bulldogs85]

One Bulldog in VFL State Team

Trent Bianco has been selected in the Smithy’s VFL State Team for this weekend’s AAMI State Game against the SANFL.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Trent Bianco has been selected in the Smithy’s VFL State Team for this weekend’s AAMI State Game against the SANFL.

He is the only Bulldogs’ representative in the 23-player side.

Since crossing to the Kennel, Bianco has been a consistent performer across the first two weeks of Footscray’s VFL season – averaging 22 disposals, five marks and three tackles.

The team features many of the best VFL-listed players, with AFL-listed players and rookies not eligible to be selected.

Box Hill Hawks coach Zane Littlejohn will coach, with Steve Daniel (Southport), Ben Hudson

Ben Hudson

Age

47

Ht

199cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.2

3star

K

4.3

2star

HB

9.0

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

17.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

6.4

2star

K

2.6

1star

HB

3.8

3star

HO

9.8

5star

(Brisbane Lions) and Adam Skrobalak (Port Melbourne) to serve as assistants.

The full team can be viewed below.

SMITHY’S VFL STATE TEAM

#	NAME	SURNAME	DOB	HT	CLUB
1	Dom	Brew	23-01-97	180	Werribee
5	Callum	Brown	27-04-98	178	Box Hill Hawks
6	Jack	Watkins	18-12-00	178	North Melbourne
7	Sam	Lowson	24-10-95	183	North Melbourne
8	Jack	Henderson	01-10-99	177	Werribee
9	Louis	Pinnuck	24-09-98	188	Werribee
10	Boyd	Woodcock	05-03-00	177	Southport Sharks
11	Ben	Jepson	10-10-01	184	Southport Sharks
12	Jacob	Dawson	03-11-99	182	Southport Sharks
13	Kye	Declase	15-10-96	195	Werribee
14	George	Grey	31-01-01	183	Frankston
15	TRENT	BIANCO	20-01-01	181	FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS
17	Nick	Hayes	11-08-94	190	Werribee
18	Roarke	Smith	11-09-96	181	Port Melbourne
25	Lachlan	Young	06-04-99	192	Carlton
26	Campbell	Hustwaite	28-09-00	190	Casey Demons
27	Mitch	White	10-04-96	189	Casey Demons
28	Ned	Long	05-02-03	194	Collingwood
33	Tom	Highmore	24-02-98	193	Port Melbourne
34	Hudson	Garoni	25-08-00	195	Werribee
36	Nathan	Cooper	30-08-97	195	Werribee
37	Brayden	Crossley	16-08-99	199	Southport Sharks
39	Hugh	Dixon	26-02-99	195	Southport Sharks
EMERGENCY
2	Callum	Porter	22-02-99	183	Box Hill Hawks

 

[Mojorisin]

One Bulldog in VFL State Team

Trent Bianco has been selected in the Smithy’s VFL State Team for this weekend’s AAMI State Game against the SANFL.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Trent Bianco has been selected in the Smithy’s VFL State Team for this weekend’s AAMI State Game against the SANFL.

He is the only Bulldogs’ representative in the 23-player side.

Since crossing to the Kennel, Bianco has been a consistent performer across the first two weeks of Footscray’s VFL season – averaging 22 disposals, five marks and three tackles.

The team features many of the best VFL-listed players, with AFL-listed players and rookies not eligible to be selected.

Box Hill Hawks coach Zane Littlejohn will coach, with Steve Daniel (Southport), Ben Hudson (Brisbane Lions) and Adam Skrobalak (Port Melbourne) to serve as assistants.

The full team can be viewed below.

SMITHY’S VFL STATE TEAM

#	NAME	SURNAME	DOB	HT	CLUB
1	Dom	Brew	23-01-97	180	Werribee
5	Callum	Brown	27-04-98	178	Box Hill Hawks
6	Jack	Watkins	18-12-00	178	North Melbourne
7	Sam	Lowson	24-10-95	183	North Melbourne
8	Jack	Henderson	01-10-99	177	Werribee
9	Louis	Pinnuck	24-09-98	188	Werribee
10	Boyd	Woodcock	05-03-00	177	Southport Sharks
11	Ben	Jepson	10-10-01	184	Southport Sharks
12	Jacob	Dawson	03-11-99	182	Southport Sharks
13	Kye	Declase	15-10-96	195	Werribee
14	George	Grey	31-01-01	183	Frankston
15	TRENT	BIANCO	20-01-01	181	FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS
17	Nick	Hayes	11-08-94	190	Werribee
18	Roarke	Smith	11-09-96	181	Port Melbourne
25	Lachlan	Young	06-04-99	192	Carlton
26	Campbell	Hustwaite	28-09-00	190	Casey Demons
27	Mitch	White	10-04-96	189	Casey Demons
28	Ned	Long	05-02-03	194	Collingwood
33	Tom	Highmore	24-02-98	193	Port Melbourne
34	Hudson	Garoni	25-08-00	195	Werribee
36	Nathan	Cooper	30-08-97	195	Werribee
37	Brayden	Crossley	16-08-99	199	Southport Sharks
39	Hugh	Dixon	26-02-99	195	Southport Sharks
EMERGENCY
2	Callum	Porter	22-02-99	183	Box Hill Hawks

Alot of Bulldog presence though with roarke Smith and lachie young getting a game and Callum porter as emergency.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Alot of Bulldog presence though with roarke Smith and lachie young getting a game and Callum porter as emergency.

Every chance Robbie McComb would have been picked if he wasn't injured either.

SANFL should win this in a canter though. Not only is there more money in that league, but the Victorian teams with more SSP spots hoover up and player or two that was intending to play VFL - see Lachie Sullivan among the three players signed by Collingwood

 

[Bulldogs85]

VFL Team | Round 3

Footscray has submitted its round three team to face Essendon VFL on Friday afternoon.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Footscray has submitted its round three team to face Essendon VFL on Friday afternoon.

Captain Josh Chatfield (knee) and AFL draftee Lachie Smith (knee) will both miss through injury, while James O’Donnell has been elevated to the senior side.

Connor Smith has also made way, with Tristan Maple (23rd player) joining trio Caleb Daniel

5

Caleb Daniel

Age

29

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

, Ryan Gardner and Caleb Poulter in the line-up.
Daniel has also been named an emergency for the AFL clash, as have Rory Lobb

7

Rory Lobb

Age

33

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

174.6

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

228.6

3star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

133.0

3star

and Riley Garcia.

The match is also set to mark coach Stewart Edge’s 50th at the helm.

The first bounce will be 4.05pm at Marvel Stadium, acting as a curtain-raiser at Marvel Stadium to the later AFL match from 7.40pm.

Please note: fans looking to attend the VFL must hold a valid ticket to the AFL game.

Gate 5 will be open from 3.45pm to access.

Limited areas of level one will be open for the VFL game, with patrons to move to either their reserved seats or the general admission area at the conclusion of the match.

The match will also be live-streamed via afl.com.au/vfl/ for those who can’t make it, with game-day updates also available via @FootscrayVFL on X (Twitter).

VFL Team | Round 3​

Footscray Bulldogs v Essendon
Friday, 12 April, 4:05pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri

B: Keath, Busslinger, Cleary
HB: Poulter, Daniel, Gardner
C: A. Jones, Bianco, Harmes
HF: Scott, McNeil, Freijah
F: Croft, Bedendo, Clarke
R: R Lobb, Garcia, Orgill
IC: Hunt, Willoughby, Craig-Peters, Spicer, Maple
EMG: Montgomerie, Gilbee, Stretton, Kellett

In: Daniel, Gardner, Poulter, Maple
Out: Chatfield (knee), L. Smith (knee), O’Donnell (AFL), C. Smith

 

[Golden_6]

Looking forward to seeing Croft as the main man up forward.

On paper this is ridiculously strong VFL team.

 

[Fossie 32]

Looking forward to seeing Croft as the main man up forward.

On paper this is ridiculously strong VFL team.

Hell of a goal to goal line

 

[Mojorisin]

Looking forward to seeing Croft as the main man up forward.

On paper this is ridiculously strong VFL team.

I don't think Croft will end up playing forward.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

We have a pretty nice VFL list atm. Often bodes well.

 

[dergert]

I am impressed each time I see Ethan Hunt play. I think he would be a good foot soldier at AFL level.

 

[JTCWBFC]

what’s the ticket situation for vfl game?

Just rock up and buy one there today?

 

[VitalDread]

what’s the ticket situation for vfl game?

Just rock up and buy one there today?

If you have a ticket for the AFL game, you get into the VFL free
Just scan your ticket

 

[JTCWBFC]

If you have a ticket for the AFL game, you get into the VFL free
Just scan your ticket

Oh awesome thx dude

 

[VitalDread]

 

[Ghenghis]

VFL Team | Round 3

Footscray has submitted its round three team to face Essendon VFL on Friday afternoon.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

Footscray has submitted its round three team to face Essendon VFL on Friday afternoon.

Captain Josh Chatfield (knee) and AFL draftee Lachie Smith (knee) will both miss through injury, while James O’Donnell has been elevated to the senior side.

Connor Smith has also made way, with Tristan Maple (23rd player) joining trio Caleb Daniel, Ryan Gardner and Caleb Poulter in the line-up.
Daniel has also been named an emergency for the AFL clash, as have Rory Lobb and Riley Garcia.

The match is also set to mark coach Stewart Edge’s 50th at the helm.

The first bounce will be 4.05pm at Marvel Stadium, acting as a curtain-raiser at Marvel Stadium to the later AFL match from 7.40pm.

Please note: fans looking to attend the VFL must hold a valid ticket to the AFL game.

Gate 5 will be open from 3.45pm to access.

Limited areas of level one will be open for the VFL game, with patrons to move to either their reserved seats or the general admission area at the conclusion of the match.

The match will also be live-streamed via afl.com.au/vfl/ for those who can’t make it, with game-day updates also available via @FootscrayVFL on X (Twitter).

VFL Team | Round 3​

Footscray Bulldogs v Essendon
Friday, 12 April, 4:05pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri

B: Keath, Busslinger, Cleary
HB: Poulter, Daniel, Gardner
C: A. Jones, Bianco, Harmes
HF: Scott, McNeil, Freijah
F: Croft, Bedendo, Clarke
R: R Lobb, Garcia, Orgill
IC: Hunt, Willoughby, Craig-Peters, Spicer, Maple
EMG: Montgomerie, Gilbee, Stretton, Kellett

In: Daniel, Gardner, Poulter, Maple
Out: Chatfield (knee), L. Smith (knee), O’Donnell (AFL), C. Smith

Caleb picked at CHB......That's exactly what we need in the senior team. Get him back in. Or start wording him up about spending more time in Tasmania

 

[Testekill]

Two months isn't too bad, it looked really bad when it initially happened.

 

[cherrypie]

Some classic VFL umpiring there

 

[Testekill]

That was bullshit, Harmes got pushed on the kick and got a free but instead of paying a downfield free because it was after he kicked it he had to run all the way back down the ground to take it because apparently Cleary wasn't allowed to take it.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Umpires are so shit at this level

 

[iambrilliant]

Jesus get lobb in the ruck asap

 

[Golden_6]

You'd want to hope this isn't indicative of the entire groups mindset this week.

 

[Testekill]

We're running with Gardner as the first choice ruckman for some stupid reason.

 

[Testekill]

SURE HAVE THE OLD MAN THAT IS SLOW AS ALL GET OUT TRY AND TAKE ON THE OPPONENT.

 

[Golden_6]

We're running with Gardner as the first choice ruckman for some stupid reason.

Well if we put Lobb into the ruck then we have zero key forwards.

I know Croft is developing as a defender but I'd play him forward today.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Croft looks far too much like Gardiner from where I’m sitting for my liking

 

[Golden_6]

Clarke injured. Looked really bad.