Toast Best NEW Bulldog

[LittleG]

So far we have had Martin, Treloar, McNeil & Scott debut. Later in the year we might see Jamara or Hannan.

The current two leaders in impact would be Treloar & Martin. Treloar provides that burst mid who can finish well and hit targets. Martin is first ruck and we aren’t getting slaughtered there.

The question is, who has made the biggest impact to the side so far?


IF I had to choose, I would say Martin but then I have a bias towards rucks.

 

[Virgin Dog]

Treloar has been fantastic so far, and would have been best on ground in the North game if it weren't for Bruce having the game of his life.

Despite this, I have to go with Martin purely because of what his presence means to our side. Halving the ruck contest (or at least coming close to it) means that, at the expense of his game, our midfielders can perform better than ever and English is freed up to do what he does best around the ground. Martin probably won't feature in the top 10 of our best and fairest, but he's easily had among the biggest influence to the side from a structure perspective of any player on our list, not just the new guys.

 

[_Mike_]

I’d have to agree with the sentiments over Martin being able to contest the stoppages and centre bounces which is crucial to the inside mids getting first hands on the ball. That said Adz has also made an early impact and looks settled already, wanting to be there.

 

[LittleG]

Adz is still performing at an elite level. Elite finisher and just needs to have a step and he can clear the zone to hit a target OR kick a goal.
This thread isn’t about saying Adz isn’t a highly valued member of this team. He has been better than I expected.

 

[weltschmerz]

On his own merits, Treloar. In terms of what he brings to team structure and game plan, Martin. Both amazing gets.

 

[LittleG]

On his own merits, Treloar. In terms of what he brings to team structure and game plan, Martin. Both amazing gets.

Combined with getting Keath and Bruce the previous off-season; it’s a huge leap from 2 years ago. 4 best 22 players, 3 on the spine!
It’s just a shame we got Martin so late in his career. We could have won another flag with him in the team sooner.

 

[Dancing Dougy]

Martin by the length of the straight. His inclusion has improved us to the point our structure is almost reliant on him.

 

[VitalDread]

For me, it's Travis Varcoe

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Travis Varcoe

Age

36

Ht

180cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.8

4star

K

6.5

3star

HB

7.2

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.5

5star

G

0.8

4star

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

2.6

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.6

5star

G

1.8

5star

Hes been amazing in the development side for AFL and VFL forwards

 

[dogwatch]

Martin, no question.

But I might have a different opinion in July. And a different one again in October.

 

[Cadillac]

For me, it's Travis Varcoe
Hes been amazing in the development side for AFL and VFL forwards

Lol an assistant coach who spends game day in the stands instead of the coaches box? Yeah, nah.

 

[RedWhite&Blue]

Martin by the length of the straight. His inclusion has improved us to the point our structure is almost reliant on him.

Agree, He's almost out most important player structurally.

 

[fronkalicious]

McNeill for me. His 9 touches, 0.5 goals and below average inside 50 tackle stats have somehow unlocked Bruce’s full potential.


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[ScragCity]

I think the best new Bulldog is Tim English the forward. Much better than Tim English the ruck.

 

[fronkalicious]

I think the best new Bulldog is Tim English the forward. Much better than Tim English the ruck.

Wait until you see Naughton the CHB Scrag.


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[ScragCity]

Wait until you see Naughton the CHB Scrag.


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What's your opinion on small forwards? Do we need one or are you happy with what we've got?

 

[fronkalicious]

What's your opinion on small forwards? Do we need one or are you happy with what we've got?

See my post on McNeill. I’ll admit I was wrong on that. We need to extend his contract ASAP.


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[LittleG]

McNeill for me. His 9 touches, 0.5 goals and below average inside 50 tackle stats have somehow unlocked Bruce’s full potential.


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More sarcastic than usual?
Apart from the two VFL bolters somehow getting games ahead of Cavarra & West, anyone else you would rather see replaced in the team?

 

[dogwatch]

 

[fronkalicious]

More sarcastic than usual?
Apart from the two VFL bolters somehow getting games ahead of Cavarra & West, anyone else you would rather see replaced in the team?

Gardner for JUH when fit, with Naughton moved back.


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[Contador]

Gardner for JUH when fit, with Naughton moved back.

This is a good bit keep it up

 

[CarnTheScray]

We haven’t seen the best of Treloar. He is a player you want in your team in finals.

 

[Dazb86]

Love what Treloar is doing but I feel like Martin has made a huge impact with English going forward.

 

[BEaston]

McNeill for me. His 9 touches, 0.5 goals and below average inside 50 tackle stats have somehow unlocked Bruce’s full potential.


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Nah I reckon it's Dale's move to the backline that's unlocked Brucey.... addition by subtraction.