2nds Footscray's 2017 season

[VitalDread]

What number is Fossie jnr?

64

 

[dogwatch]

64

2 x 32!
Fossie 32 's reaction:

 

[TommyD13]

we got a praccy match this week?

 

[VitalDread]

we got a praccy match this week?

Nope bye this round
Season starts on friday

 

[Arden Street]

Josh Patullo will require shoulder surgery and is likely to miss the majority of the season.


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[VitalDread]

Josh Patullo will require shoulder surgery and is likely to miss the majority of the season.


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Poor bloke, was really set for a good year in the VFL

 

[VitalDread]

Did some research and update everything
Coach: Steve Grace (first season, replaces Ash Hansen)

Last season: 12-6 (premiers)

In: Matthew Goodyear (Collingwood), Jayden Foster (Carlton), Billy Gowers (Carlton), Anthony Bruhn (Frankston YCW), Josh Patullo (Gippsland Power), Nick de Steiger (Old Melburnians), Andrew Panayi (Werribee Districts), Benjamin Dance (St Bedes Mentone)

Out: JD Hayes, Mitch Hannan, Ben Long, Dale Hoghton, Frazer Dale, Giles Guest, Josh Grabowski, Simon Deery, Thomas Sharp

51. Lauchlan Dalgleish- 185cm 82kg
52. Joshua Patullo- 200cm 94kg
53. Billy Gowers- 188cm 83kg
54. Nick Jamieson- 182c, 82kg
55. Alex Greenwood 178cm 78kg
56. Will Hayes 180cm 78kg
57. Jordan Staley 195cm 94kg
58. Matthew Goodyear 185cm 80kg
59. Shaun Wyatt 180cm 82kg
60. Andrew Tashevski-Beckwith 185cm 87kg
61. Liam Nash 187cm 80kg
62. Bradley Olsson 191cm 95kg
63. Nicholas Ryan 182cm 77kg
64. Jayden Foster 195cm 91kg
65. Captain Jordan Russell 188cm 87kg
66. Anthony Bruhn 186cm 80kg
67. Joshua Wallis 185cm 85kg
68. Anthony Barry 186cm 82kg
69. Benjamin Dance 180cm 80kg
70. Andrew Panayi 168cm 70kg
71. Elijah Wales 176cm 74kg
72. Gabriel Hamilton 180cm 87kg

 

[threenewpadlocks]

Benjamin Dance (St Bedes Mentone)

Now that ammos club sounds familiar!

 

[maddog37]

Need a ruck.

 

[dogwatch]

Did some research and update everything
Coach: Steve Grace (first season, replaces Ash Hansen)

Last season: 12-6 (premiers)

In: Matthew Goodyear (Collingwood), Jayden Foster (Carlton), Billy Gowers (Carlton), Anthony Bruhn (Frankston YCW), Josh Patullo (Gippsland Power), Nick de Steiger (Old Melburnians), Andrew Panayi (Werribee Districts), Benjamin Dance (St Bedes Mentone)

Out: JD Hayes, Mitch Hannan, Ben Long, Dale Hoghton, Frazer Dale, Giles Guest, Josh Grabowski, Simon Deery, Thomas Sharp

51. Lauchlan Dalgleish- 185cm 82kg
52. Joshua Patullo- 200cm 94kg
53. Billy Gowers- 188cm 83kg
54. Nick Jamieson- 182c, 82kg
55. Alex Greenwood 178cm 78kg
56. Will Hayes 180cm 78kg
57. Jordan Staley 195cm 94kg
58. Matthew Goodyear 185cm 80kg
59. Shaun Wyatt 180cm 82kg
60. Andrew Tashevski-Beckwith 185cm 87kg
61. Liam Nash 187cm 80kg
62. Bradley Olsson 191cm 95kg
63. Nicholas Ryan 182cm 77kg
64. Jayden Foster 195cm 91kg
65. Captain Jordan Russell 188cm 87kg
66. Anthony Bruhn 186cm 80kg
67. Joshua Wallis 185cm 85kg
68. Anthony Barry 186cm 82kg
69. Benjamin Dance 180cm 80kg
70. Andrew Panayi 168cm 70kg
71. Elijah Wales 176cm 74kg
72. Gabriel Hamilton 180cm 87kg

Nice work VD, thanks. It's a fairly height challenged list by the look of it. Only 4 over 190cm and the tallest of those is out for the year.

It looks like the only genuine ruck-sized player (Patullo) is out for the season at the same time the WB first ruck (Roughy) is out for half a season, our backup ruck (BTC) played a shocker and our skinny ruck recruit is out for several weeks with shin soreness?

This coming immediately after the AFL have changed the rules to bring the dinosaurs back to life.

What have we done to deserve this? We've been right royally rucked ... if you get my meaning.

 

[VitalDread]

Need a ruck.

Nick de Steiger is our back up ruckman 200cm and was in the team of the year for the VAFA i think

 

[Wizard17]

Nick de Steiger is our back up ruckman 200cm and was in the team of the year for the VAFA i think

Maybe we could pick one up through the TAC and play them as a 23rd player?

Ned Reeves?

 

[VitalDread]

Maybe we could pick one up through the TAC and play them as a 23rd player?

Ned Reeves?

Sadly Ned isn't in our VFL zone, Chargers are connected to Collingwood VFL and Port Melbourne

Footscray have Western Jets, Calder Cannons and WRFL

 

[Wizard17]

Sadly Ned isn't in our VFL zone, Chargers are connected to Collingwood VFL and Port Melbourne

Footscray have Western Jets, Calder Cannons and WRFL

Matt Volkanovski
Brock McGregor

One of those two

 

[dogwatch]

Nick de Steiger is our back up ruckman 200cm and was in the team of the year for the VAFA i think

Excuse my ignorance but how does that work if he's not on our VFL list? Is it some 23rd player thing?

 

[littlenails]

Young returns as ‘Scray reload for ‘17
January 20, 2017 9:00 A

Tom Young of Footscray is tackled by Alex Woodward of Box Hill during the VFL Grand Final match between the Footscray Bulldogs and the Box Hill Hawks at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on September 21, 2014. (Photo: Darrian Traynor/AFL Media)

2014 Footscray premiership player Tom Young is one of seven new faces who’ll line up for the Bulldogs under new coach Steve Grace this season.

The 24-year-old Young had 19 touches and kicked a goal in the Dogs’ historic 2014 premiership, and will be joined by former Magpie Matt Goodyear, Anthony Bruhn, Billy Gowers, Josh Patullo, Nick De Steiger and Jayden Foster, son of former Bulldog Peter Foster.

What number will he wear?

 

[littlenails]

I just found out that Tom Young has returned to Sydney for personal reasons and will not join us this year.

 

[VitalDread]

Excuse my ignorance but how does that work if he's not on our VFL list? Is it some 23rd player thing?

from my understanding nick is part of the team

23rd man regards players in TAC Cup or under the age of 22 years old that can play VFL games but at restricted mins

so for example Michael Romero played 2 games for Footscray at 65% game time though he was 17 years old

 

[Wizard17]

from my understanding nick is part of the team

23rd man regards players in TAC Cup or under the age of 22 years old that can play VFL games but at restricted mins

so for example Michael Romero played 2 games for Footscray at 65% game time though he was 17 years old

Probably give Jacob Smith a go this year.

 

[BulldogJake]

Expected to be a good crowd Friday before the AFL game?

 

[VitalDread]

FACT FILE:

AFL ALIGNMENT: Western Bulldogs

2016 FINISH: Premier (15-7)

2016 BEST AND FAIREST: 1. Jordan Russell / 2. Mitch Honeychurch / 3. Lukas Webb

2016 TEAM OF THE YEAR: Jordan Russell

2016 DRAFTEES: Ben Long (pick no.25 to St Kilda) / Mitch Hannan (no.46 to Melbourne)

KEY 2017 INS & OUTS:
- In: Anthony Bruhn (Frankston YCW) / Jayden Foster (Carlton AFL) / Matthew Goodyear (Collingwood AFL) / Billy Gowers (Carlton AFL) / Josh Patullo (Gippsland Power)
- Out: Mark Austin / Simon Deery / Mitch Hannan (Melbourne AFL) / James Hayes / Ben Long (St Kilda AFL) / Hugh Wales


DEPARTED PLAYERS WHO’LL BE MISSED:

“Apart from Ben Long and Mitch Hannan, who were drafted, there isn’t another VFL-listed player from our Grand Final team that we’ve lost.

“Ben and Mitch getting drafted is important because it gives some credibility to our program. We’ve won premierships in 2014 and 2016 but that can be a reflection of your aligned AFL list. When you’re able to get VFL-listed players drafted though, it gives our program a big tick.”


RECRUITS WHO COULD MAKE AN IMPACT:

Billy Gowers: “Billy has made a strong start and a strong impression at the club after coming from Carlton. He was impressive in a practice game against Collingwood across half back. His aggression at the ball and his ability to break the lines is something we think will be useful.”

Matthew Goodyear: “Matt came across from Collingwood’s AFL team with me. He’s an inside midfielder and played two AFL games last year. He’s a real impressive character with good hands and power inside the contest and good leg speed on the outside.”

Jayden Foster: “Jayden came to us from Carlton. He’d been on their list for the last two years and been used predominantly as a defender. We’re using him as a forward and he’s made some good inroads. He kicked three goals against Collingwood in a practice match.”

Anthony Bruhn: “Anthony’s a more mature player – he’s 27 years old – from Frankston YCW. He has great aerobic capacity and can get up and down the ground all day. He’s a forward.”

Josh Patullo: “Josh will probably fill our 23rd player role. He played as a 19-year-old at Gippsland Power last year and is a ruckman/forward with powerful hands. He has a great work rate, is an honest kid, competes well and covers the ground well for a big guy.”


BEST-AND-FAIREST CONTENDERS:

“Lauchlan Dalgleish, Nick Jamieson, Alex Greenwood, Will Hayes, Liam Nash, Anthony Barry, Jordan Russell, Jordan Staley, Andrew Tashevski-Beckwith and Shaun Wyatt are all players who are significant contributors to the team. I’d be loath to split any of those players, because I know they were very close in the best-and-fairest last year.

“Throw in Matt Goodyear as an inside midfielder and Billy Gowers with his power as well.”


BREAK-OUT CANDIDATES:

Andrew Tashevski-Beckwith (pictured): “Andrew is one to watch. He had a strong season last year as a 19-year-old. He mostly played as a running defender but he’s got room to grow as a midfielder, there’s no doubt. He’s had a really strong pre-season and we’re looking for him to significantly grow.”

Will Hayes: “Will played under a bit of duress towards the end of last year and he’s looking to really blossom this year. (He’s kicked 31 goals in 29 games over the last two years as a forward, but) he’s played a fair bit of midfield time over the pre-season.”

Shaun Wyatt: “Shaun is a strong forward. He had a significant foot issue late last year that he’s gotten over. He’s training strongly and we’re looking for him to enter footy in probably the first four rounds. He was a significant player for the club last year with his ability to hit the scoreboard (15 goals in 10 games) and apply significant pressure.”


BIGGEST TEAM STRENGTHS:

“Our strengths will be our adaptability and our flexibility in having players able to play multiple roles. That’s important on game day if things aren’t going the way you’d like them to go, because you’ve got the ability to play players in different roles and maybe spark something.

“There’s some ownership from the core group of players who have now played together for two years under a new regime at the Bulldogs with Luke Beveridge (as Western Bulldogs’ senior coach). The game style has become ingrained, so them being able to take that game style to another level should also be a strength of ours.”


AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT ON 2016:

“It’s always a challenge to improve your efficiency with your last kick inside 50. That’s something we’ve worked reasonably hard on and we’ll continue to. We’re hoping to get some improvement there, and it’s a reflection of how you move the ball further up the ground.”


COACHING PANEL CHANGES:

“Stewart Edge has remained but our other assistant coaches are all different. Greg McLachlan is one of our new assistants – he’s been involved in TAC Cup football with the Oakleigh Chargers for a number of years and coached A-grade amateur football previously. Rohan Smithwill help out on game day with our coaching staff, which is a bonus. Stephen Mead – who’s been involved previously in TAC Cup programs and at VFL level with Port Melbourne in their 2011 premiership year – will be a development coach/bench coach. Jordan Russell is the mainstay there as a playing back line coach and development coach.”

 

[VitalDread]

Shout to Western Bulldogs for updating the player profiles
you da real mvp

 

[VitalDread]

51. LAUCHLAN DALGLEISH

Height: 188cm
Weight: 82kg
D.O.B.: 22/06/93
Previous Clubs: Essendon (VFL)
Dashing defender/wingman with elite speed and an accurate left foot, Dalgleish will provide Footscray plenty of versatility in defence and pushing into the midfield. A premiership player in 2016, the 188cm utility will look to continue his development in year two at the Kennel.

52. JOSHUA PATULLO

Height: 200cm
Weight: 94kg
D.O.B.: 11/09/97
Previous Clubs: Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Patullo arrives at Footscray as a developing ruckman, playing his under 18s for Gippsland Power. Selected in the 2016 TAC Team of the Year, Patullo has shown plenty of promise - notably his excellent hands around the ground.


53. BILLY GOWERS

Height: 188cm
Weight: 83kg
D.O.B: 10/06/1996
Previous Club: Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Previously a rookie-listed player at Carlton, Gowers is an aggressive half back with a strong, explosive running capacity. He also provides flexability, having spent times in the midfield while at the Blues.

54. NICK JAMIESON

Height: 182cm
Weight: 82kg
D.O.B.: 3/05/92
Previous Clubs: Old Scotch
(VAFA)
Neat by hand and foot, the VFL-listed Jamieson is an accomplished ball-winner, while also showing an eye for goal - leading Footscray's goal kicking in 2016. Entering his this season at the level, Jamieson will again be looked upon to play a hard running, link-up role.

 

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55. ALEX GREENWOOD

Height: 178cm
Weight: 78kg
D.O.B.: 24/10/93
Previous Club: Western
Bulldogs (AFL), Eastern Ranges
(TAC Cup)
Player Sponsor: The Bulldogs
Task Force
Greenwood is a clearance specialist, with clean hands and a neat left foot. An AFL rookie listed player at the Kennel until 2014, Greenwood was a member of Footscray's 2014 and 2016 VFL premiership side.

56. WILL HAYES

Height: 180cm
Weight: 78kgs
D.O.B.: 5/06/95
Previous Clubs: Euroa (GVFL), Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)
Player Sponsor: The Wong Family
After playing in Footscray's VFL premierships in 2014 and 2016, Hayes has become a valuable member of the Bulldogs' side as a forward/midfielder. Clean by hand and foot with a great game sense, Hayes has good endurance and an appetite to compete.

57. JORDAN STALEY

Height: 195cm
Weight: 94kg
D.O.B: 14/07/93
Previous Club: North Ballarat Roosters
A fellow member of the 2016 VFL premiership side, Staley can play key position - either in defence of up forward. A former St Kilda rookie-listed player, the 195cm swingman has also shown good athleticism.

58. MATTHEW GOODYEAR

Height: 185cm
Weight: 80kg
D.O.B: 20/07/96
Previous Club: Collingwood (AFL)
Arriving at Footscray from Collingwood, Goodyear brings AFL experience, playing three seniors games in 2016. A hard-nosed inside midfielder, Goodyear has an excellent workrate and can play a number of roles.

59. SHAUN WYATT

Height: 180cm
Weight: 82kg
D.O.B: 1/11/93
Previous Club: Maribyrnong Park
Shaun Wyatt will look to build on a terrific start to 2016 before a foot injury cruelled his season. Wyatt has a great sense for goal, but can also lock the ball inside forward 50 with his defensive pressure as a medium-sized forward.

60. ANDREW TASHEVSKI-BECKWITH

Height: 185cm
Weight: 87kg
D.O.B: 18/05/97
Previous Club: Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)
Tashevski-Beckwith comes into his second season as a VFL premiership player after an impressive start to his time at the Bulldogs. Provides plenty of versatility, but has settled as a running defender with excellent endurance and competitiveness.

61. LIAM NASH

Height: 187cm
Weight: 80kg
D.O.B.: 2/12/95
Previous Club: Airport West (EDFL)
A breakout year for the young inside midfielder in 2016, Nash is good overhead and has good skills on both sides of his body. Noted for his impressive shutdown roles throughout last season's premiership campaign.

62. BRADLEY OLSSON

Height: 191cm
Weight: 95kg
D.O.B: 26/11/96
Previous Club: Airport West
A left footer and mid-sized running defender from Gippsland Power, Olsson showed plenty of promise in his first year at the club. A courageous player, the 191cm defender is noted for his aerial contests.

 

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63. NICHOLAS RYAN

Height: 182cm
Weight: 77kg
D.O.B: 03/06/97
Previous Club: Spotswood
Playing some good football throughout the 2016 season, Ryan will be looking to build on his five games last season. A small defender with plenty of speed, power and verticial jump.

64. JAYDEN FOSTER

Height: 195cm
Weight: 91kg
D.O.B.: 01/06/95
Previous Club: St Bernards (VAFA)
Foster returns to Footscray after a two-year stint at Carlton. A versatile swingman who can play as a tall forward/back and also pinch hit in the ruck. Foster is also an excellent user of the footy, which will be valued at either end.

65. JORDAN RUSSELL

Height: 188cm
Weight: 87kg
D.O.B.: 06/11/86
Previous Club: Collingwood (AFL), Carlton (AFL)
With 125 senior AFL games under his belt, Russell holds a dual role at Footscray as both Development Coach and captain. The 2014 and 2016 VFL premiership defender brings class and strong leadership to the young VFL list.

66. ANTHONY BRUHN

Height: 186cm
Weight: 80kg
D.O.B.: 09/03/80
Previous Club: Frankston YCW
Recruited from Frankston YCW after a successful period down on the Mornington Peninsula, Bruhn will provide a goal scoring outlet inside 50. Good overhead, the 186cm mid-sized forward is a renown goal kicker.

67. JOSHUA WALLIS

Height: 185cm
Weight: 85kg
D.O.B.: 01/11/96
Previous Club: St Kevin's (VAFA)/Calder Cannons (TAC Cup)
Josh Wallis showed plenty of improvement in 2016, playing 16 games in the red, white and blue. A strong bodied midfielder who can swing forward and provide a contest, Wallis is the brother of AFL-listed Bulldog Mitch, and son of former Club captain Steve.

68. ANTHONY BARRY

Height: 186cm
Weight: 82kg
D.O.B.: 23/09/86
Previous Club: Frankston YCW (MPFL)
“Bundy” Barry is a hard nosed and courageous backman in the third year at the Club, after being recruited from Frankston YCW. A real team player, Barry brings hardness around the ball and another experienced head to the VFL list.

69. BENJAMIN DANCE

Height: 180cm
Weight: 80kg
D.O.B.: 30/04/98
Previous Club: St Bedes Mentone (VAFA)
Dance hails from Sandringham Dragons with an appetite to compete. A strong bodied defender, Dance will look to provide plenty of grunt inside defensive 50