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Yeah, which is why I'm not so worried about the mechanics of getting him across, because there's still lots of variables.

Port do unexpectedly well = he might stay
We do unexpectedly poorly = he might not want to come to us
Butters himself has a drop off in form and is no longer one of the game's cream of the crop elite = Port aren't that fussed in needing to add a 4th future 1st rounder, they're happy to accept 2-3

etc. etc.
This makes a lot of sense.

Classic AFL equalisation: the better we do the more chance we have of then adding Butters on top for free!
 
Yeah, which is why I'm not so worried about the mechanics of getting him across, because there's still lots of variables.

Port do unexpectedly well = he might stay
We do unexpectedly poorly = he might not want to come to us
Butters himself has a drop off in form and is no longer one of the game's cream of the crop elite = Port aren't that fussed in needing to add a 4th future 1st rounder, they're happy to accept 2-3

etc. etc.
Is it unexpected we do poorly ? Sorry to rain on the parade but if the last 3 years are anything to go off. I personally don’t have us improving much unless we get butters across but that’s just me
 
Yeah, which is why I'm not so worried about the mechanics of getting him across, because there's still lots of variables.

Port do unexpectedly well = he might stay
We do unexpectedly poorly = he might not want to come to us
Butters himself has a drop off in form and is no longer one of the game's cream of the crop elite = Port aren't that fussed in needing to add a 4th future 1st rounder, they're happy to accept 2-3

etc. etc.
If we do the insanity of keeping the high press against great teams that go great by foot, we will be mid table again.
Tactical charges to our defensive structure are a must.
 
If we do the insanity of keeping the high press against great teams that go great by foot, we will be mid table again.
Tactical charges to our defensive structure are a must.
I hope we are working on some one on one defence this off season as a plan b.
 

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Looks pretty good last year: West, ElSouki, Cooney and Hok already.

West for West - with Riley to midfield
Cooney for Trelor
ElSouki for small forward
Hol Marial - 191 mid defender in that roles we haven’t nailed with Cleary, Coffield, Walker, Khamis.

On top of development of last years drafts and injured: Carmichael, Emmett, Darcy2, Buss, Gags, LSmith.

We could trade out a heap of our future picks for Butters and try and match - sounds so unrealistic but even if we miss Butters - would be a good draft. With Butters for Libba - we may be even better.

I wonder if Sanders on a 10 year blockbuster plus our 3 future first round picks could move Port to do a deal?
 
I wonder if Sanders on a 10 year blockbuster plus our 3 future first round picks could move Port to do a deal?
Not sure I'm reading that right but are you suggesting Sanders plus 3 firsts?? Eff that if you are
 
Looks pretty good last year: West, ElSouki, Cooney and Hok already.

West for West - with Riley to midfield
Cooney for Trelor
ElSouki for small forward
Hol Marial - 191 mid defender in that roles we haven’t nailed with Cleary, Coffield, Walker, Khamis.

On top of development of last years drafts and injured: Carmichael, Emmett, Darcy2, Buss, Gags, LSmith.

We could trade out a heap of our future picks for Butters and try and match - sounds so unrealistic but even if we miss Butters - would be a good draft. With Butters for Libba - we may be even better.

I wonder if Sanders on a 10 year blockbuster plus our 3 future first round picks could move Port to do a deal?
Tassie will probably offer 2 to 3 1st rounds picks for the colonel. They have to trade a few by AFL rules.
That's 6 1st round picks.
No no no no
3 dogs 1st round pick for Butters, if that deal goes down, I'd top up our draft picks by then trading colonel to Tassie.
Butters for colonel is a great swap.
 
Tassie will probably offer 2 to 3 1st rounds picks for the colonel. They have to trade a few by AFL rules.
That's 6 1st round picks.
No no no no
3 dogs 1st round pick for Butters, if that deal goes down, I'd top up our draft picks by then trading colonel to Tassie.
Butters for colonel is a great swap.
Timing doesn't work. He's out of contact the end of next year. Tassie won't be in the league until 2028.
 
Rebels Under 18s side
Harley Hicks (returning)
Rout Lual
Sonni Te Moananui
Under 18s Development
Tethloach Liem


Western Jets haven't annouced their squad yet publicly
 
Will Hicks be eligible to play as our 23rd man for Footscray? Would be nice to get a couple of games to see how he goes.
Correcto
 

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Mentioned a while back that Dogs were beefing up their NGA program

One of the first for 2026 is the Western Region Cup

Dogs aren't putting resources in the areas shifting to Geelong in a year's time. Though I still believe the pre-existing NGA players will be part of our draft pool this year



This tournament is for players of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island, African, Asian, Pasifika and/or South American backgrounds. you must be able to prove you or mum/dad place of birth if requested.

You must also reside in the West of Victoria to be eligible for this cup. this follows the AFL's criteria for our Next Generation Academy which is in place to get more CALD communities into professional football.

If you are unsure please reach out!

From Footscray to Ballarat is our region this includes everything in between such as Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Melton, Ballan, Daylesford and surroundings.

 
Current NGA prospect that will shift to Geelong from 2027 onwards

Bungarie Ugle-Hagan
Kaelan Perera
Jack Kelly
Hunter Chatfield
Luke Harrison
Harry Chatfield
Tobey Davis
Ruben Furusa
Gano Akoch
Mali Lual
Gunjwok Jack
 
Mentioned a while back that Dogs were beefing up their NGA program

One of the first for 2026 is the Western Region Cup

Dogs aren't putting resources in the areas shifting to Geelong in a year's time. Though I still believe the pre-existing NGA players will be part of our draft pool this year



This tournament is for players of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island, African, Asian, Pasifika and/or South American backgrounds. you must be able to prove you or mum/dad place of birth if requested.

You must also reside in the West of Victoria to be eligible for this cup. this follows the AFL's criteria for our Next Generation Academy which is in place to get more CALD communities into professional football.

If you are unsure please reach out!

From Footscray to Ballarat is our region this includes everything in between such as Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Melton, Ballan, Daylesford and surroundings.


Speaking of Marra, it might be time to update your profile VitalDread
 
Bulldogs in the process of hiring a First Nations Development Manager

I believe this is the first time of First Nations being individually focused on instead of the overall NGA focus
 

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I doubt we'd want any of them after his efforts and attitude
We shouldn't condemn all the siblings for the faults of just one of them. Anyone who's known big families would know they can be utterly different from one kid to the next. Mine and my wife's families to start with!

Maybe we just got the dud brother first up?
 
We shouldn't condemn all the siblings for the faults of just one of them. Anyone who's known big families would know they can be utterly different from one kid to the next. Mine and my wife's families to start with!

Maybe we just got the dud brother first up?
They're a very close nit family, especially Jamarra and Bungarie.
 
Bulldogs in the process of hiring a First Nations Development Manager

I believe this is the first time of First Nations being individually focused on instead of the overall NGA focus

Across the men's and women's we went from five indigenous players to two last off-season, wouldn't hurt to have some focus there
 
Teams annouced for the Indigenous & Multicultural Camp
Age between 17-18 years old

Multicultural
Koda Hawli
Tethloach Liem
Ruot Lual
Artisan Sairat
 

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