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Footscray have named a team with considerable AFL experience for its eagerly awaited Smithy’s VFL Preliminary Final against Southport on Saturday afternoon at Mission Whitten Oval.

A number of well-known names – Ryley Sanders, Rhylee West, Buku Khamis and Nick Coffield – who contributed to the Qualifying Final win over Brisbane have been ruled out due to ineligibility.

However, rising star Joel Freijah and the recently re-signed Lachie McNeil – both of whom played in the AFL Elimination Final against Hawthorn – will return to don the Footscray jumper among 16 AFL-listed players.
After a best-on-ground display in the Qualifying Final and selection for the AFL Elimination Final, James Harmes will again start for the Bulldogs, as will Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen as he continues his return from a calf injury.

The Bulldogs finished the home and away season in second place and will be looking to secure their first Grand Final appearance since winning the 2016 premiership.
The bounce at Mission Whitten Oval will be at 2pm AEST. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for concession/pensioners with children under 15 free. Tickets can be purchased at www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.

Attending the game? Both the Bulldogs Shop and Match-Day Pavilion will be open for the game at Mission Whitten Oval on Saturday.

The game will be broadcast on the Seven Network (7mate in Victoria and 7plus nationally) as well as being live streamed on AFL.com.au.

VFL Team | Preliminary Final​

Footscray Bulldogs v Southport Sharks
Saturday 14 September, 2pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval

B: R. Gardner (43), L. Smith (40), R. Garcia (38)
HB: A. Scott (28), D. Bedendo (26), C. Clarke (8)
C: L. McNeil (30), L. Cleary (36), J. Johannisen (39)
HF: C. Poulter (25), J. Freijah (27), E. Hunt (56)
F: J. Harmes (22), A. Keath (42), D. Orgill (50)
R: J. Busslinger (5), O. Baker (13), A. Jones (32)
INT: C. Owen (62), C. Craig-Peters (61), T. Bianco (58), J. Gilbee (69), D. Moloney (75)
EMG: P. Spicer (63), C. Smith (55), T. Maple (65), J. Kellett (57)

IN: J. Freijah, L McNeil, T. Bianco, E. Hunt
OUT: N. Coffield (ineligible), R. Sanders (ineligible), B. Khamis (ineligible), R. West (ineligible)
 
Fixed the team again from the strange way it's named -

B: E. Hunt (56) A. Keath (42) L. Cleary (36)
HB: J. Johannisen (39) J. Busslinger(5) J. Freijah (27)
C: O. Baker (13) A. Scott (28) C. Poulter (25)
HF: D. Orgill (50) D. Bedendo (26) A. Jones (32)
F: L. McNeil (30) R. Gardner (43) C. Clarke (8)
R: L. Smith (40), R. Garcia (38) J. Harmes (22)
INT: C. Owen (62), C. Craig-Peters (61), T. Bianco (58), J. Gilbee (69), D. Moloney (75)
EMG: P. Spicer (63), C. Smith (55), T. Maple (65), J. Kellett (57)

Still a strong team with some good VFL names on the bench.
 
Fixed the team again from the strange way it's named -

B: E. Hunt (56) A. Keath (42) L. Cleary (36)
HB: J. Johannisen (39) J. Busslinger(5) J. Freijah (27)
C: O. Baker (13) A. Scott (28) C. Poulter (25)
HF: D. Orgill (50) D. Bedendo (26) A. Jones (32)
F: L. McNeil (30) R. Gardner (43) C. Clarke (8)
R: L. Smith (40), R. Garcia (38) J. Harmes (22)
INT: C. Owen (62), C. Craig-Peters (61), T. Bianco (58), J. Gilbee (69), D. Moloney (75)
EMG: P. Spicer (63), C. Smith (55), T. Maple (65), J. Kellett (57)

Still a strong team with some good VFL names on the bench.

Very solid team still. Wish Croft was playing as another tall fwd option and to see his development but more than enough talent to win tomorrow.
 
Do you think Bailey Smith will be there supporting his team mates on Saturday?

Wouldn't mind getting his autograph.
 

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Do you think Bailey Smith will be there supporting his team mates on Saturday?

Wouldn't mind getting his autograph.

It’ll be cold out there tomorrow without his top on.
 
Fixed the team again from the strange way it's named -

B: E. Hunt (56) A. Keath (42) L. Cleary (36)
HB: J. Johannisen (39) J. Busslinger(5) J. Freijah (27)
C: O. Baker (13) A. Scott (28) C. Poulter (25)
HF: D. Orgill (50) D. Bedendo (26) A. Jones (32)
F: L. McNeil (30) R. Gardner (43) C. Clarke (8)
R: L. Smith (40), R. Garcia (38) J. Harmes (22)
INT: C. Owen (62), C. Craig-Peters (61), T. Bianco (58), J. Gilbee (69), D. Moloney (75)
EMG: P. Spicer (63), C. Smith (55), T. Maple (65), J. Kellett (57)

Still a strong team with some good VFL names on the bench.
Gardy at full forward - I like the thinking 😀 It has a Lobb-like vibe 😀
 
I see Kellet is listed as an emergency. I would appreciate comment from VFL watchers if he has shown something that could translate to AFL level. Similarly with Gillbee. Thanks

I wonder if Kellett will play for Werribee in next week's WRFL Grand Final or Footscray in the Grand Final if we make it.
 
Who would we rather play?

Depends. If the Lions beat GWS today then they're not going to have any player restrictions on their selections so I'd rather Werribee. If GWS wins then I'd rather Lions win today.

EDIT: Lions being kissed on the dick vs Werribee today
 
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