VFL 2025 VFL Thread

[Testekill]

Casey definitely didn't want to play Wildcards.

 

[Testekill]

Felt like he had a fairly modest TOG as well. Isn’t recorded on the AFL app but I’d guess he only played about 70%

I'd say that's probably accurate, maybe 75% at most.

 

[Unorth]

I think we got out of Treloar what we wanted. Limiting his minutes in the second half was smart.

to an extent his injury stuff is luck. You could have played him a higher TOG (to replicate the minutes he’d get at afl level) and see if he got through it - but he could have, and still might get injured at any point after anyway. Injuries are always going to be a concern with him.

I think what we really wanted to see was his confidence and if he was going to play 100% or what we saw previously, which was a guy afraid of getting hurt again and going maybe 70%, and was a liability.

He certainly passed that test and must play next week against Freo.

 

[Chicago1]

I only caught the last quarter of the game. Soooo good seeing Treloar out there ripping 'em apart. Fantastic win. I'd feel a bit sorry for Carlton, but eff 'em.

 

[wian]

Looks like we will be minor premiers which is good. Has Footscray ever won a VFL minor premiership?

 

[Testekill]

Looks like we will be minor premiers which is good. Has Footscray ever won a VFL minor premiership?

We would have in 2021 if the season hadn't been called off.

 

[Testekill]

Fun stats.

1st Minor Premiership for Footscray in the VFL
9th finals series for Footscray since 2014.
5th top four finish in that period.

EDIT: Box Hill have lost enough percentage that we would have only needed low double digits to win the minor premiership

 

[wian]

Fun stats.

1st Minor Premiership for Footscray in the VFL
9th finals series for Footscray since 2014.
5th top four finish in that period.

EDIT: Box Hill have lost enough percentage that we would have only needed low double digits to win the minor premiership

Let's hope Hawthorn chokes in the AFL this finals series too

 

[wian]

Fun stats.

1st Minor Premiership for Footscray in the VFL
9th finals series for Footscray since 2014.
5th top four finish in that period.

EDIT: Box Hill have lost enough percentage that we would have only needed low double digits to win the minor premiership

So in 2021, were we officially recognised as premiers as there was no finals? Ie- does the minor premiership count towards our clubs actual premierships ?

Weird question but an interesting one

 

[Testekill]

So in 2021, were we officially recognised as premiers as there was no finals? Ie- does the minor premiership count towards our clubs actual premierships ?

Weird question but an interesting one

It's more we were clearly the best team in the league and were sitting on top of the ladder undefeated.

 

[wian]

Oh well we will take it.

Make it official

 

[Bulldogs85]

It's more we were clearly the best team in the league and were sitting on top of the ladder undefeated.

It was us and Southport that were the clear standouts in that season

 

[Testekill]

Just wanna say holy shit that finish for Frankston vs Brisbane, couldn't write that and real happy for Frankston to secure their first top four finish since 99.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

It's more we were clearly the best team in the league and were sitting on top of the ladder undefeated.

We’re also practically injury free.

 

[X_box_X]

Thank God for AI..


Footscray has had a strong recent run in the VFL, including a 115-point win over Carlton in the final round, securing the minor premiership, according to the Western Bulldogs official website. They also defeated Box Hill Hawks, Richmond, and North Melbourne. Their recent form includes an 11-game winning streak, according to the Footscray Bulldogs' X account.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Well done lads

 

[BrunswickDog]

Really liked Lachie Smith's game yesterday.

Looking forward to seeing how he goes at AFL level, when he gets the chance

 

[Foxman98]

Really liked Lachie Smith's game yesterday.

Looking forward to seeing how he goes at AFL level, when he gets the chance

Smith will go close to being named in the VFL team of the year in the ruck,

Been fantastic all year

 

[JohnnySteel]

Really liked Lachie Smith's game yesterday.

Looking forward to seeing how he goes at AFL level, when he gets the chance

Crazy that he is still only 19.

 

[Foxman98]

Crazy that he is still only 19.

Albeit VFL vs AFL

Xerri vs Smith this year

Disposals 16.8 vs 14.1
Marks 1.6 vs 2.1
Tackles 6.3 vs 4.6
Hit Outs 34.9 vs 33.9
Clearances 6.9 vs 4.6

Perfect player to model his game off and aspire to get to the level of and he is already making great strides towards it

 

[bobs head soup]

After a pretty horrid preseason, our AFL and VFL teams understandably started modestly, at 4-5 (AFL 2-3, VFL 2-2).

After that start, we have gone 21-6 (AFL 10-5, VFL 11-1), both at a 130+%.

We have our frustrations with close losses, but that is an impressive effort.

Two weeks after posting this, our AFL/VFL teams are now 25-6 after our indifferent start (AFL 12-5, VFL 13-1), and both now 140+%.

Remarkable really.

 

[lachy]

Two weeks after posting this, our AFL/VFL teams are now 25-6 after our indifferent start (AFL 12-5, VFL 13-1), and both now 140+%.

Remarkable really.

What is just as remarkable is that 2 and 3 start which has put us in the position we are in was without Bont and Trealor our 2 AA's from last season

 

[X_box_X]

2025 SMITHY’S VFL FINALS SERIES STRUCTURE​

Wildcard Finals
Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24
First Wildcard Final: Collingwood (7th) vs Williamstown (10th)
Second Wildcard Final: Richmond (8th) vs GWS Giants (9th)

Qualifying and Elimination Finals
Weekend of August 29-30
First Qualifying Final: Footscray Bulldogs (1st) vs Frankston (4th)
Second Qualifying Final: Box Hill Hawks (2nd) vs Southport Sharks (3rd)
First Elimination Final: Casey Demons (5th) vs Lower-placed Wildcard Final winner
Second Elimination Final: Brisbane Lions (6th) vs Higher-placed Wildcard Final winner

Semi Finals
Weekend of September 5-7
First Semi Final: Loser of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Elimination Final
Second Semi Final: Loser of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Elimination Final

Preliminary Finals
Weekend of September 12-14
First Preliminary Final: Winner of First Qualifying Final vs Winner of Second Semi Final
Second Preliminary Final: Winner of Second Qualifying Final vs Winner of First Semi Final

Grand Final
Sunday, September 21
Grand Final: Winner of First Preliminary Final vs Winner of Second Preliminary Final

Please click here to view the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series graphic.

TICKETING​

Admission prices for the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series are as follows:

For matches played in Victoria during Wildcard Finals through to the Preliminary Finals, admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free.

Entry will be free for finals played in Queensland.

For the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, admission prices will be adults $20, concession/pensioners $15 and children under 15 free.

Tickets can be purchased from midday Tuesday each week of the finals series via www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.

FINALS VENUES​

For all matches from the Wildcard Finals through to the Preliminary Finals, the higher-placed team on the Smithy’s VFL ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season will have the option to host, subject to meeting venue infrastructure requirements.

The 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final will be played at IKON Park on Sunday, September 21 unless two Queensland-based teams are competing.

In the event of two Queensland-based teams reaching the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, the match will be played on Sunday, September 21 in Queensland.

BROADCAST​

The AFL is pleased to confirm that one match each week of the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series will be broadcast live and free on the Seven Network via 7mate and 7plus, including the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final.

All matches, including the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final, will be streamed live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.

 

[X_box_X]

Smith will go close to being named in the VFL team of the year in the ruck,

Been fantastic all year

One of the top contenders no doubt but it's hard to see how Ned Moyle or Crossley don't get the starting ruck position. One of them will likely be on the bench. They're easily the two standouts.

 

[Pencil case]

Really liked Lachie Smith's game yesterday.

Looking forward to seeing how he goes at AFL level, when he gets the chance

As much as I like him, I can’t see him ever playing AFL unless English gets injured. Jordan Sweet 2.0, when our ruck depth is too good to only be depth.