Toast Welcome to the kennel Vandermeer

[RedWhite&Blue]

where the hell did Power find this guy? Was he on anyone’s list when drafted? He seems to be a spec pick that is paying off in spades. His speed and long kicking is fantastic and exactly what we need on a wing. This kid is proof that you need professional recruiters because he’s come from the clouds to be one of our most important players in his debut year.
Well done Power on unearthing a gem

 

[The Inbetweener]

where the hell did Power find this guy? Was he on anyone’s list when drafted? He seems to be a spec pick that is paying off in spades. His speed and long kicking is fantastic and exactly what we need on a wing. This kid is proof that you need professional recruiters because he’s come from the clouds to be one of our most important players in his debut year.
Well done Power on unearthing a gem

At Richmond Austin was in charge of looking at older talent and given he didn’t get drafted his U18 year, I’m assuming it was an Austin pick. Given Smith and West essentially picked themselves, it was his first real live pick and he looks to have nailed it.

If Butler and Weightman go on to have good careers we will look back at Austin as a really good recruiter and no wonder Carlton poached him.

 

[Cadillac]

Not a huge fan of him pushing blokes in the back after he takes them out of bounds

 

[maddog37]

Not a huge fan of him pushing blokes in the back after he takes them out of bounds

We need more of that type though. We are too polite.

 

[ossie_21]

Not a huge fan of him pushing blokes in the back after he takes them out of bounds

It’s ok when they have ducked for a free kick and didn’t get it

 

[Bald]

The final minutes should be enough to get him across the line for a R/S nom this week.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Vanders outstanding again last night. Doesn’t have big numbers but more often than not makes the right decision and has an impact when needed.
Loving his side step too. Broken a few ankles this season.

 

[LondonBulldog]

The pace of Vandermeer and Richards and the ground they cover as forwards covering up space defensively should not be underestimated. Check Richards pressure acts each games, always in our top few. They don't need to get heaps of possession yet someone has to do what I call the "yo-yo" chase when 1 forward against two defenders and these guys do it well. Its a different game today, everyone has a role.

 

[Dazb86]

This guys really impressing me. He's the type of player we've desperately needed for a while. Long kicking with pace but not a pussy in a contest.

 

[flipper83]

At Richmond Austin was in charge of looking at older talent and given he didn’t get drafted his U18 year, I’m assuming it was an Austin pick. Given Smith and West essentially picked themselves, it was his first real live pick and he looks to have nailed it.

If Butler and Weightman go on to have good careers we will look back at Austin as a really good recruiter and no wonder Carlton poached him.

Was having a great year as an overage player then got injured which might have helped him to fly under the radar. If he had a full champs series he might have gone a bit earlier.

 

[Mofra]

Vanders outstanding again last night. Doesn’t have big numbers but more often than not makes the right decision and has an impact when needed.

We have guys who can rack up big numbers. What we need from our younger guys is quality rather than quantity. Vanders and Richards both provide that.
Mentioned elsewhere that both are ranking pretty well for pressure acts too.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

We have guys who can rack up big numbers. What we need from our younger guys is quality rather than quantity. Vanders and Richards both provide that.
Mentioned elsewhere that both are ranking pretty well for pressure acts too.

Agree. Can’t see either losing their spot anytime soon.

 

[Wizard17]

They way he neutralized the ball late in the game outnumbered was very good for a player who hasn't even played ten games.

 

[Mister Snrub]

They way he neutralized the ball late in the game outnumbered was very good for a player who hasn't even played ten games.

Very, very few on our list are capable of pulling that off. Genuine game winning play right there. Shane Biggs 2.0

 

[goodcop badcop]

where the hell did Power find this guy? Was he on anyone’s list when drafted? He seems to be a spec pick that is paying off in spades. His speed and long kicking is fantastic and exactly what we need on a wing. This kid is proof that you need professional recruiters because he’s come from the clouds to be one of our most important players in his debut year.
Well done Power on unearthing a gem

I was keen on rookie listing him a year before we drafted him. He was raw back then. Didn't have a tank at that stage and his kicking was pretty inconsistent. Still needs to work on those shorter kicks and his goal kicking, but those longer kicks are deadly and his overall rate of improvement has been immense. With Morris now gone, he's fast becoming my favourite player.

 

[True Dog]

Not a huge fan of him pushing blokes in the back after he takes them out of bounds

Thought his game improved after he got fired up a little....

 

[ScragCity]

I love that him and Baz are always looking for opportunities to give our opponents a bit of a shove or a bit of trash talk. I don't like violence but I love the niggling and sledging side of the game. I bet Libba loves that he's finally got some mates.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

He’ll be even better when he hits targets most of the time instead of some of the time. I’m a fan.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

I love that him and Baz are always looking for opportunities to give our opponents a bit of a shove or a bit of trash talk. I don't like violence but I love the niggling and sledging side of the game. I bet Libba loves that he's finally got some mates.

Yep we need more like them. It doesn’t come natural to some of our team so it’s good to see in some young players


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[Bulldogs Legend]

The final minutes should be enough to get him across the line for a R/S nom this week.

Not sure, is there someone from GC or GWS who had two handballs and one free kick?


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[dogwatch]

He’ll be even better when he hits targets most of the time instead of some of the time. ...

I feel that way about Billy Gowers. (Maybe I'm taking a bit of licence with "some of the time".)

 

[weltschmerz]

In the 2018 draft, we knew Baz would be elite, and it's great to see him live up to that potential. But seeing a relative unknown really muscle his way into the team and perform above all expectations, that's pretty great to see too.

 

[ManOfClay]

Isn’t overly refined and has a lot to work on if he’s to have a long career but that play in the final quarter should earn him a lot of respect.

love his mongrel, needs to tidy up his skills

 

[dogzrule]

The final minutes should be enough to get him across the line for a R/S nom this week.

Watched that again on replay, great effort..... this kid really has determination to go with his pace and great side step

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Someone compared him to Shane Biggs, never forget. I lean more towards a young Clay Smith, bit of mongrel, backs himself. If he gets as good as Clay minus the knees I will be thrilled.