Strategy Trade and List management Thread Part 5 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[dergert]

Played state level junior footy. Will be as raw as they come I imagine.

 

[geoffjennings79]

A bit of an all-rounder?

Interesting pedigree. Simon's dad Kevin played footy for St Kilda in the 40s (alongside test star Keith Miller), Simon was briefly a VFL forward (after starring at Assumption), but ended up playing a few tests, a lot of one-dayers, and captaining Victoria's shield side for a few seasons. His (James') older brother was briefly a rising cricket star as well.

Picken. Dunkley. Richards. O'Donnell?

We like nabbing young 'uns with famous names.

 

[doggies ftw]

That’s random as, didn’t think it was even a thing you could do midseason?

 

[geoffjennings79]

Just what we need, a bit of height

Apparently an outside mid, with good skills and pace, who happens to be 197cm. Word on the street is Bevo sees him as a rebound HBF.

Also already been the 5th wheel on date nights with Bont and JUH and their ladies, so guaranteed Bevo will play him.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Yeah I was hoping the same. Imagine another tall forward

Opposition fans would lose their minds

 

[Doggies7]

Wow very very raw by the sounds of things, must see something in him then. I wonder if he will see many games for Footscray even this year?

 

[BallaratBulldog]

Opposition fans would lose their minds

Then F/S Croft comes in for more Height.

 

[ossie_21]

Caleb Daniel

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Caleb Daniel

Age

28

Ht

171cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

19.5

4star

K

11.1

4star

HB

8.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

16.4

4star

K

7.2

3star

HB

9.2

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

at squad photo day

 

[doggie dog]

This is something the doggies need to do asap to line up short term with the timeline of The Bont, Jack and long term with the time line of JUH, Astro,Timmy.

Keathy, Jonesy and Bruce are all over 30, let's start making moves now to lessen the impact in the next 2 years to have some developing KPD's.
We can then use our 1st rounders this year to try to fill the massive void when Libba hangs them up.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Inside Trading Article

DEBUTANT DOG OFFERED DEAL​

ARTHUR Jones has been offered a two-year contract extension at the Western Bulldogs, after bursting onto the scene in his debut last Thursday night.

The 19-year-old injected energy into the Dogs at Marvel Stadium after being named for his first game since being selected with pick No.43 in the 2021 AFL Draft.
The club has been working through the extension with his management in recent weeks and the deal is expected to be finalised in coming days. Jones was in the hunt for an early season debut last year but never broke through.

But after missing the first two rounds of the season with an adductor injury, Luke Beveridge opted to bring him straight into the senior side, rather than through the VFL, after a strong pre-season.

The West Australian proved to be a smash hit with the faithful and is set to become a fan favourite for some time to come. – Josh Gabelich

 

[doggy_dog]

Sounds like O’Donnell could be a tall winger option. These Cat B pick ups are literally free hits, I like it. Helps that he’s played as a junior too

 

[Bulldogs85]

Inside Trading Article

ANOTHER FATHER-SON LOOMS FOR DOGS​

THE WESTERN Bulldogs' tall stocks look set to be further bolstered this year, with father-son prospect Jordan Croft showing exciting signs at under-18 level.

Croft missed the opening round of the Coates Talent League with ankle soreness but returned for the Calder Cannons last weekend and had 11 disposals, four marks and kicked a goal.

The son of former Bulldogs defender Matthew Croft is eligible for this year's draft and played as a key forward, with the 200cm talent's athleticism and speed impressing.

"He showed some real snippets with his contested marking ability and didn't look like it was the first game he'd played in six or seven months," said Calder talent manager Matthew Burton

Matthew Burton

Age

54

Ht

210cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.1

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.9

4star

HO

18.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

13.0

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

13.6

5star

.
The 17-year-old spent time training with the Dogs over summer and could add another long-term key position player to the ranks at the club that has brought in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (2020), Sam Darcy (2021) and Jedd Busslinger (2022) with their top picks in the past three drafts.

The Bulldogs had six father-sons on their list last year – Mitch Wallis, Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter, Zaine Cordy

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Zaine Cordy

Age

27

Ht

195cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

180.4

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.9

3star

MG

180.4

3star

D

6.8

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

, Rhylee West

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Rhylee West

Age

24

Ht

183cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

6.7

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

1.5

3star

G

0.5

3star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

13.0

4star

K

5.6

3star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.6

3star

and Darcy – before Wallis retired and Hunter (Melbourne) and Cordy (St Kilda) departed during the exchange period.

Matthew Croft played 186 games for the Bulldogs between 1991-2004. –

 

[VitalDread]

Someone must have reminded Bevo that we can sign players throughout the year

Generally shocked we actually signed a project player

 

[Testekill]

Someone must have reminded Bevo that we can sign players throughout the year

Generally shocked we actually signed a project player

Gives us another developing tall player, I did feel last year that I wanted us to pick up another developing tall defender just so we could have two key defenders ready to go when Keath and Jones finish up.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

I like it. Having developing talls is essential as they take time to develop, whereas midfielders can hit the ground running.

The only other problem is hitting that vein of gold when picking a mid. Bont, Fyfe, Cripps etc all elite but not pick 1

 

[Mofra]

I like it. Having developing talls is essential as they take time to develop, whereas midfielders can hit the ground running.

The only other problem is hitting that vein of gold when picking a mid. Bont, Fyfe, Cripps etc all elite but not pick 1

We've got two first rounders this year (as the moment). Every chance we take a mid at the draft, out a forward with mid scope.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

The signing of O'Donnell suggests we want to emulate the success Geelong has had with Blicavs. In the last few years, we've picked up Bedendo and Charlie Parker (the latter being very raw and not panning out), tried Hannan (not his ideal role), and had Poulter train with us and sign with the VFL side.

O'Donnell seems about as raw as it gets, but this is exactly what the Cat B list is for. I like it, probably very unlikely he makes it as a successful, long term AFL player but seems to have the athletic profile that means it would pay off big time if he does get up to scratch

 

[BulldogMuscle]

Art Jones offered another 2, should be announced in the next few days.

 

[Libbaaaa]

Sorry if it’s been answered but does the O’Donnell signing take away our open list spot?

 

[Testekill]

Sorry if it’s been answered but does the O’Donnell signing take away our open list spot?

Category B rookies sit outside of the list. So we still have an open list spot

 

[Ash1337]

Didn't know teams could still sign cat b rookies not to mention there was no word on here from our itks about him being eligible to be signed!

 

[Dogsman16]

Cleary with an extension to 2025 as well.

 

[doggies ftw]

Do we look at Dev Robertson this year? He’s not exactly a big name but I’m keen to shake up the midfield and if gotten fairly cheaply could be a good addition in the right age bracket to be Libbas understudy, big bodied athletic mid in the modern day mould whose a two way runner and excels defensively.

I’m starting to like the idea of shifting Macrae out of the centre bounces as we’ve done recently. No harm in running him off the HFF as the extra mid, he’ll still play mostly around the ball and run the ground but just not see as many centre bounces which isn’t his strong suit with the way the games being played in the middle right now.

A 21yo like Robertson & our first pick on an 18yo midfielder to add to Baz & the aging brigade in Bont, Macrae, Libba, Adzy and im feeling a lot more confident about our list going forward

 

[Libbaaaa]

Obviously highly rated at the club, will have opportunity soon with Keath and Bruce getting on.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Loving Sam Powers work he gets things done