VFL 2025 VFL Thread

[X_box_X]

Didn’t have Adam Treloar last time!

We did have Freijah, JJ, Garcia and Harmes, though... none of whom are available this time round.

Not saying our team this year isn't stronger, but look at last year's lineups, we also had a very strong team yet still lost to a very classy Sharks team that has a very similar lineup 12 months on.

 

[BulldogMuscle]

We can walk together I am also a 5 minute walk from Ikon Park

Can I park in your driveway? I hate looking for a park in that area lol

 

[Bulldogs85]

This is going to be tough, folks.

Southport have an abundance of VFL stars led by former AFL players Hugh Dixon, Brayden Crossley and Wylie Buzza. They have an incredibly strong VFL midfield led by Jacob Dawson & Zac Foot.

Woodcock, Joyce, Heron, Gore, Jepson (if he plays), Spencer all fine players.

In the past two weeks, both teams have played Frankston and Box Hill and both teams beat those two respective opponents by similar margins.

We're yet to beat them... they hold a 3-0 head to head record against us. The last time we played them, they beat at at Whitten Oval in last year's Prelim.

I'm not confident at all.

Ben Jepson is on the Gold Coast list and pretty sure Heron did an ACL

 

[X_box_X]

Ben Jepson is on the Gold Coast list and pretty sure Heron did an ACL

Heron I meant.

Big loss for them.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Heron I meant.

Big loss for them.

He was the one that we shown interest in for the Mid-season draft and hours before it he withdrew his nomination. Pretty sure I saw a tweet that Heron did an ACL he hasn’t played since round 16

 

[weltschmerz]

Liam Jones

19

Liam Jones

Age

34

Ht

199cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.4

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.9

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

134.5

2star

D

7.6

2star

K

6.1

3star

HB

1.4

1star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

116.3

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

’ last act for our club might be sitting on Hugh Dixon

41

Hugh Dixon

Age

26

Ht

196cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

G

1.0

4star

, who scored eight goals today.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Jacques is the one. Initially thought he’d be a Dale replacement, but wonder if they plan to run him through the midfield.

Consider this my apology to Dom Milesi. He nailed his last 2 drafts.

 

[Doggy]

Good win!!!!! Looking forward to marvel next week

You can always watch the grass grow slowly as everyone else is at Ikon Park. You wouldn't need to battle for a seat for that one

 

[dergert]

Jacques is the one. Initially thought he’d be a Dale replacement, but wonder if they plan to run him through the midfield.

Consider this my apology to Dom Milesi. He nailed his last 2 drafts.

I agree- I think Hynes will be good but Luke Trainor (was taken the pick after) will be a gun and fills a position of need for us.

 

[VitalDread]

Can I park in your driveway? I hate looking for a park in that area lol

Park up at the shops in Brunswick and catch the 19 tram down

 

[JTCWBFC]

My grandad passed last night at 93. Life long dogs fan. One of the last things I got to say to him was to tell in Footscray made the grand final and he was so happy. For him the doggies are now forever in the big dance. Thx lads.

 

[dogsuperfan]

I agree- I think Hynes will be good but Luke Trainor (was taken the pick after) will be a gun and fills a position of need for us.

Didn’t Trainor have concussion issues and that’s why he slid in the draft?

 

[The Inbetweener]

Didn’t Trainor have concussion issues and that’s why he slid in the draft?

Yeah that’s correct. Agree with @dergert’s sentiment though. Trainor looks a gun and fills a role. In saying that Hynes looks pretty handy too. Obviously not adequate compensation for Baz, but the fact he looks very likely to make it softens the blow a bit.

 

[TiAn_]

My grandad passed last night at 93. Life long dogs fan. One of the last things I got to say to him was to tell in Footscray made the grand final and he was so happy. For him the doggies are now forever in the big dance. Thx lads.

Sorry to hear. That’s a great innings though and a lovely last chat to have.

 

[dergert]

Yeah that’s correct. Agree with @dergert’s sentiment though. Trainor looks a gun and fills a role. In saying that Hynes looks pretty handy too. Obviously not adequate compensation for Baz, but the fact he looks very likely to make it softens the blow a bit.

I think Hynes makes it tbf and also fills a need.
Him and Dolan will change the look of the forward half next year if they kick on

 

[BigFloppa]

I wonder if Sellwood knows how much the future of this club depends on him

 

[dergert]

Dolan gives me early Michael Walters

10

Michael Walters

Age

34

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

11.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.7

5star

D

20.9

5star

K

11.8

5star

HB

9.1

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.3

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

vibes

 

[Fossie 32]

My grandad passed last night at 93. Life long dogs fan. One of the last things I got to say to him was to tell in Footscray made the grand final and he was so happy. For him the doggies are now forever in the big dance. Thx lads.

My sympathy to you. Good to hear the guys brought him some joy with their win.

 

[TiAn_]

Dolan gives me early Michael Walters vibes

The cross-racial comparison is a sign of a true ball knower

 

[DueWest]

What happened to Artie ?

Took a great mark then injured ?

 

[dogwatch]

What happened to Artie ?

Took a great mark then injured ?

Got a poke in the eye. Haven't heard any later reports

 

[Testekill]

Got a poke in the eye. Haven't heard any later reports

From what the commentators said, the swelling had mostly gone down by the end of the final quarter.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Got a poke in the eye. Haven't heard any later reports

He didn’t look happy when he walked passed us as he went into the rooms.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

Really do not mind Ikon (Princess Park) happy memories when it was our home ground in 97 and 98 where we won a lot of games.

 

[doggiesin08]

Really do not mind Ikon (Princess Park) happy memories when it was our home ground in 97 and 98 where we won a lot of games.

The final era of being allowed have a little kick to kick after the game too!