2nds Footscray Bulldogs 2019 Thread

[Wizard17]

VitalDread any idea of any of the players from the TAC Cup that we have picked up/look like picking up?

 

[Libba39]

Does anyone know if Lynch played???

 

[VitalDread]

VitalDread any idea of any of the players from the TAC Cup that we have picked up/look like picking up?

Sadly havent had a chance to ask around
New role at work takes up all my time

Generally we have around 35 people training in the pre season
Expect names after secomd pre season game

 

[VitalDread]

FT | Another impressive hit out from the Dogs, we’ve taken a 10.14 (74) to 5.2 (32) win in our @VFL practice match against @sandyzebs in Ballarat.
Goals: Hodge 3, Dickson 2, Greene, Lynch, Sweet, Prudden, McComb

 

[Dry Rot]

FT | Another impressive hit out from the Dogs, we’ve taken a 10.14 (74) to 5.2 (32) win in our @VFL practice match against @sandyzebs in Ballarat.
Goals: Hodge 3, Dickson 2, Greene, Lynch, Sweet, Prudden, McComb

How is Sweet looking?

 

[Red Jacket]

Anybody watch the match , looks like they may go well this year , how are the news boys going?

 

[Pugz89]

 

[doggies ftw]

Hopefully this kid dominates and Naughty kicks 30 goals before the midseason draft and we pick him up to replace our new key forward saviour in the backline

 

[Wizard17]

FT | Another impressive hit out from the Dogs, we’ve taken a 10.14 (74) to 5.2 (32) win in our @VFL practice match against @sandyzebs in Ballarat.
Goals: Hodge 3, Dickson 2, Greene, Lynch, Sweet, Prudden, McComb

Could see us mid season draft Hodge if Picken has to retire due to that concussion.

 

[VitalDread]

Could see us mid season draft Hodge if Picken has to retire due to that concussion.

he was impressive last year in his limited game
huge upsize on him

 

[doggies ftw]

Are Footscray playing this week?

 

[VitalDread]

Are Footscray playing this week?

Footscray Werribee 23-Mar-19 1:00 PM VU Whitten Oval
Footscray Williamstown 30-Mar-19 1:00 PM VU Whitten Oval

 

[VitalDread]

VFL SEASON PREVIEW: FOOTSCRAY
New Footscray senior coach Daniel Giansiracusa gives his thoughts on the club’s upcoming Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL season.

2018 FINISH: 9th (8-10 record)
2018 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Will Hayes / 2. Fletcher Roberts / 3. Angus Monfries
2018 TEAM OF THE YEAR SELECTIONS: Will Hayes, Angus Monfries
2018 AFL DRAFTEES: Will Hayes (Western Bulldogs)
OTHER CURRENT AFL DRAFTEES FROM CLUB:

• Selected in 2016: Ben Long (St Kilda) 14 games, Mitch Hannan (Melbourne) 35
• 2017: Billy Gowers* (Western Bulldogs) 20

AFL AFFILIATE: Western Bulldogs
2019 SEASON START: vs Sandringham @ VU Whitten Oval, Friday April 5 (CLICK HERE for full fixture)

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* CLICK HERE for information on purchasing a 2019 membership for Footscray and other VFL clubs.

KEY RECRUITS
Nathan Drummond (24yo in 2019, from Richmond AFL): “Nathan has been a bit unlucky with injury throughout his career, with a couple of ACLs and a hamstring tendon. He’s been able to get through a big block of training so far and there’s no question about his talent and athletic profile. If we can keep him on the park, he’s going to be a great acquisition. He’ll play either on a wing, at half back or half forward.”
Ryan Gardner (22yo in 2019, from Geelong AFL): “We aim to recruit players that are versatile given we’re aligned to an AFL club and Ryan is flexible enough to play as a forward or second ruck for us. We also have the option of playing him back because he’s had some experience there at the Cats.”
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow (23yo in 2019, from Port Melbourne): “I think Dillon will slot into a half back or wing position with us this year. He’s previously been on an AFL list (Carlton in 2015-16) and was keen to come to an AFL-aligned club after being a premiership player at Port Melbourne (in 2017).”
Anthony Scott (24yo in 2019, from Old Trinity): “Anthony finished second in the VAFA Premier Division best-and-fairest last year and he’s been extremely impressive with his work rate this pre-season. He’s had some experience with Richmond’s VFL team (29 games from 2015-17) and they’ve clearly taught him really well. He’ll probably play on a wing where he can get up and down the ground. I’m pretty excited about him.”
* CLICK HERE to see key ins and outs at each VFL club for 2019.





POTENTIAL BIG IMPROVERS
Josh Prudden (25yo in 2019, 47 VFL games): “Josh has great character and he’ll be our captain this year. With Josh’s injury history, it’s about managing his body as best we can. We’ve really ramped up our running program this pre-season and he hasn’t missed a beat. He’s getting through his training really well and his GPS numbers are outstanding.”
Liam Nash (24yo in 2019, 55 VFL games): “Liam is going really well with his training this pre-season too. He can play through the midfield and help those young AFL-listed midfielders coming through like (2018 draftees) Bailey Smith and Rhylee West. I’ll be expecting Liam and Josh to educate those young guys and support them from a physical point of view with their strong bodies.”
Brad Olsson (23yo in 2019, 14 VFL games): “Brad is a high half back and he’s been impressive on the track this pre-season as well. He’ll be part of our leadership group and he’s a different kind of leader to Josh and Liam because he’s very vocal. He’s relentless in his attack on the footy and his opponent, and he’ll help keep our young AFL-listed defenders calm in the back line.”

ELIGIBLE 23rd PLAYER TO WATCH
Sam Barnett (21yo in 2019, from St Kevin’s): “Sam will probably be the one who’ll get the first opportunity as a 23rd player. He’s had some experience on Collingwood’s VFL list (as a rookie in 2017) and he’s been super impressive so far with us; he’s really fit. He’ll play on a wing and as a high half forward.”

LEADERSHIP MATERIAL
Captain: Josh Prudden (see above)
Leadership group members:

• Liam Nash (see above)
• Brad Olsson (see above)
• Josh Wallis (23yo in 2019, 30 VFL games)

TEAM STRENGTHS
“We want to move the ball quickly and play an exciting brand of footy but defend high up the ground and win the ball back as soon as possible if we turn the footy over. We also want to be strong around the contest. It’s nothing ground-breaking, but we think we’re putting good things in place to develop our AFL and VFL-listed players.”

ASSISTANT COACHING PANEL
Back line coach: Anthony Barry (retained from 2018, when a development coach)
Midfield line coach: Jordan Russell (retained from 2018, when back line coach)
Forward line coach: Paul Groves (retained from 2018)
Bench assistant coach: Stewart Edge (retained from 2018, when midfield line coach)
Game-day assistant coach: Rohan Smith (retained from 2018)

HEADLINE YOU WANT TO SEE
“‘Footscray never loses at Whitten Oval’. Given I’ve been involved in the club for a long period of time, I want to drive the theme of the history of the Whitten Oval and what’s gone before. When I was a young fella, I used to go and watch the Bulldogs play there. It’s not the mud-heap it used to be, but I think we can make it a bit of a fortress because of the windy conditions.”

 

[Bazza28]

Is the Footscray practice match today or tomorrow?

Sorry just realised it is today anyone there ?

 

[JTCWBFC]

Is the Footscray practice match today or tomorrow?

Sorry just realised it is today anyone there ?

Today, I’m here. Westy has been involved quite a bit but a little untidy by foot.

Trengove looked decent in the ruck.

Fergus not playing, likely emergency for tonight.

 

[doggies ftw]

Today, I’m here. Westy has been involved quite a bit but a little untidy by foot.

Trengove looked decent in the ruck.

Fergus not playing, likely emergency for tonight.

Thanks for the updates mate, how are the youngs playing?

 

[Bazza28]

thanks for the updates mate.

 

[Wizard17]

Footscray 12.9 81 lead Werribee 7.6 48 at 3QT.

Got it of their twitter considering ours is dead. Not sure who has kicked the goals.

 

[JTCWBFC]

Thanks for the updates mate, how are the youngs playing?

Honestly haven’t noticed either too much. Lewy Young’s been solid when involved.

Lipinski has played on ball a fair bit and been lively. I’d say he’s next cab off the rank.

 

[Wizard17]

FT

Footscray 17.12 114 defeat Werribee 9.6 60

 

[Charlie Bucket]

FT

Footscray 17.12 114 defeat Werribee 9.6 60

Do we know who kicked the goals ?

 

[VitalDread]

Bulldogs media tends to avoid posting pre season vfl due to staff not being there and coaches take ages to text them

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

Goals: Trengove, Gardner (3), J.Wallis, Lynch (2), Sweet, Nash, McComb, Lipinksi, Hayes, Porter (1)

Disposals: Lipinksi (36), Hayes (28), Trengove (28), Porter (22), West (20)

 

[TempletonTheRat]

Looks like Trengove had a good game

 

[Testekill]

Looks like Trengove had a good game

I just want him to play like Hudson used to