VFL 2025 VFL Thread

[maddog37]

Good win. Jaques has nice foot skills.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Hynes was threatening in that last F50, got on the move, willed himself to make something happen. Got the game winning goal as a result.

 

[Doggy]

I can have an opinion

Seem to be the odd one out with it

 

[Bulldogs85]

Seem to be the odd one out with it

Like I said I can have an opinion might want to take your own advice since you love having a rant on game day threads

 

[JohnnySteel]

Good win. Jaques has nice foot skills.

Jaques was impressive especially considering he has missed abit of training. Really lifted in the last which is great to see from a kid.

 

[Doggy]

Like I said I can have an opinion might want to take your own advice since you love having a rant on game day threads

So defensive

 

[Pencil case]

Busslinger was immense today. Highest rated Bulldog on the ground, 10 marks, leading disposal winner.

He has to be close. Future backline stalwart.

 

[Bulldogs85]

So defensive

Some can be said about you a lot of the time

 

[goodcop badcop]

Against the wind in the last qtr, very gutsy. Hynes, Buss and Jaques all stood up in the last qtr. Really good to see.

 

[DognBones]

It wasn't pretty but they got over the line with grit and determination. A few of our listed players lifted and that was the difference. The win would not have happened had Smith not been so competitive in the ruck. He's always shorter than his opponents, he can't jump but he has a heart as big as a lion and acts as an extra mid-fielder.

 

[Doggy]

Against the wind in the last qtr, very gutsy. Hynes, Buss and Jaques all stood up in the last qtr. Really good to see.

Apparently he was crap

 

[bulldogs54]

Busslinger is a strange one.
Has some ability knows what he's doing but also at times looks like a baby giraffe on his feet.
I feel he would find the going tough against the big forwards at AFL level.
Not sure if he's got the strength yet?
I think it's the right call to give him more time at the lower level first. It's a long season opportunity will eventually show when the time is right

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Busslinger's Dog - A demonstration of existing in two states at once. Example: "Buss is pathetic", "Buss looks fantastic".

 

[DognBones]

Re Busslinger: He turned the ball over a few times with poor disposal and his opponent had the better of him in the 1st half. He was, however, clearly our best backman. Took 10 Marks and provided a link to move the ball from the backline on many occasions. He is a very talented player but if I was asked if he is ready for AFL level, I would have to sit on the fence. I think he may find one-on-one contests with bigger key position forwards, a challenge. I detected a slight change in his energy levels in the 2nd half where he looked more switched on and that may be a clue as to where he needs to get if he's to make the transition. That is, to find a higher level of physicality. His competitors for promotion are Khamis or O'Donnell so it's all in his own hands. He's not that far off but I've been saying that in this forum for a couple of years now. It's step up time.

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

Wasn’t able to tune in.

Croft and Muratore with 1 disposal and 1 goal each. What happened with these two? Both were outstanding against the Bullants

 

[maddog37]

Hynes was threatening in that last F50, got on the move, willed himself to make something happen. Got the game winning goal as a result.

I like the intangible quality factor with young players. Just doing something special exactly when it’s needed. These skills can’t be taught.

 

[DognBones]

Wasn’t able to tune in.

Croft and Muratore with 1 disposal and 1 goal each. What happened with these two? Both were outstanding against the Bullants

Disposal to our forwards in the first half was poor so that partially explains Croft's low output. Kicked a great goal in the third but couldn't gain any separation from his opponents in a high pressure situation. Muratore did not look likely in a game where the heat was on in contests throughout.

 

[dogwatch]

Buss strikes me as the kind of defender who will be really good and reliable at AFL level after the age of about 23-24 (what is he now … 21? 22?) Gradual progression as he gains physique and experience.

Just got to give him a taste for a few games this year.

 

[bobs head soup]

Sucked in Brew, nice revenge game

The bloke tried out with us, worked his butt off and got knocked back. No need for any ill will there (on our side at least).

 

[Bulldogs85]

What a goal from young Cooper

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Buss strikes me as the kind of defender who will be really good and reliable at AFL level after the age of about 23-24 (what is he now … 21? 22?) Gradual progression as he gains physique and experience.

Just got to give him a taste for a few games this year.

Yep, and think that is the normal progression for a #1 KPD at AFL level. It's a role that just takes strength, and that's how long most will take bar the early developer types.

 

[Angak]

Busslinger is a strange one.
Has some ability knows what he's doing but also at times looks like a baby giraffe on his feet.
I feel he would find the going tough against the big forwards at AFL level.
Not sure if he's got the strength yet?
I think it's the right call to give him more time at the lower level first. It's a long season opportunity will eventually show when the time is right

Can he play a Jake leaver role for us?

Play on the second or third forwards whilst playing an intercept role?

 

[dogwatch]

Can he play a Jake leaver role for us?

Play on the second or third forwards whilst playing an intercept role?

Can’t see why not. Khamis is not a robust enough player to leave one-out against the big blokes but he reads the flight well (like Buss) and can really play a role in a system defence.

I can’t see why Buss couldn’t thrive in that sort of setup.

 

[Eastdog]

It was a great afternoon out at Werribee.

I got into the ground towards the end of the 1st quarter.

Very good performance today from the Scraggers. Werribee are very good team and they were very strong in that 2nd quarter and it looked like it could be a long afternoon.

We fought back in the 2nd half very well to get the win against the reigning premiers.

Cooper Haynes played well. Those goals in the end was great. Liked Jess Busslinger’s game and Lachlan Smith.

Go Dogs!

 

[Eastdog]

A few photos I took today from Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee: