Toast The Official Bailey Banfield Appreciation Thread

[FreoGirl]

from afl.com.au on 'Your Club's Most Improved Player's

Josh Treacy​

The rapid emergence of powerful forward Treacy has drastically changed the look of the Dockers' attack this season as they rocket into flag contention. After kicking 15 goals across 17 games last year, Treacy has 39 majors to his name from 18 games in 2024. The 21-year-old produced another dominant performance on Sunday opposed to All-Australian defender Steven May

1

Steven May

Age

33

Ht

193cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

10.5

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

5.1

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

307.3

4star

D

15.5

4star

K

12.1

5star

HB

3.4

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

0.5

1star

MG

378.4

5star

D

12.4

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.8

4star

, with three goals and 12 marks in the Dockers' big win over Melbourne. Treacy averages 2.2 goals a game and ranks elite for goal accuracy (70.9 per cent) and marks (6.2). Versatile forward Bailey Banfield is another Docker to have elevated his game this season. After 17 games in 2023, Banfield hasn't missed a match this year and is averaging career-high disposals (14), goals (1.1) and marks (3.7) after entrenching himself in Freo's best 22. – Alison O'Connor

 

[kp junior]

Entrenching is strong.


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[pK75]

Don’t think we have to worry about Banfield going anywhere with this latest give away…..

“Willie Creek Pearls has collaborated with the Fremantle Dockers for their 30th anniversary, by gifting some beautiful Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl jewellery pieces to their loyal supporters to commemorate the momentous occasion.

The Dockers will be giving 30-year members, who have been to every home game, a chance to receive one of our stunning pearl jewellery pieces at both the Retro Round (10th August) and the Thank You Round (24th of August), in line with the tradition of giving pearls as a 30th anniversary gift.

As the Fremantle Dockers prepare to celebrate their pearl anniversary, they do so with a sense of gratitude—for the fans who have stood by them through thick and thin, and for the countless memories that have shaped their incredible journey. Our ties to the Fremantle Dockers stem from one of our own, Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

, who is a fan favourite player for the team and son of Willie Creek Pearls Chairman Robert Banfield, and wife, Debbie Banfield.

freodockers
#freo #f#Freo2#f#Freot#fremantledockerss#dockersc#williecreekpearlsyears”

 

[FreoGirl]

Don’t think we have to worry about Banfield going anywhere with this latest give away…..

“Willie Creek Pearls has collaborated with the Fremantle Dockers for their 30th anniversary, by gifting some beautiful Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl jewellery pieces to their loyal supporters to commemorate the momentous occasion.

The Dockers will be giving 30-year members, who have been to every home game, a chance to receive one of our stunning pearl jewellery pieces at both the Retro Round (10th August) and the Thank You Round (24th of August), in line with the tradition of giving pearls as a 30th anniversary gift.

As the Fremantle Dockers prepare to celebrate their pearl anniversary, they do so with a sense of gratitude—for the fans who have stood by them through thick and thin, and for the countless memories that have shaped their incredible journey. Our ties to the Fremantle Dockers stem from one of our own, Bailey Banfield, who is a fan favourite player for the team and son of Willie Creek Pearls Chairman Robert Banfield, and wife, Debbie Banfield.

freodockers
#freo #f#Freo2#f#Freot#fremantledockerss#dockersc#williecreekpearlsyears”

I got a Willie Creek pearl for our 30th wedding anniversary. Would be nice to get another as a foundation member

 

[freo_leo29]

Don’t think we have to worry about Banfield going anywhere with this latest give away…..

“Willie Creek Pearls has collaborated with the Fremantle Dockers for their 30th anniversary, by gifting some beautiful Australian South Sea Cultured Pearl jewellery pieces to their loyal supporters to commemorate the momentous occasion.

The Dockers will be giving 30-year members, who have been to every home game, a chance to receive one of our stunning pearl jewellery pieces at both the Retro Round (10th August) and the Thank You Round (24th of August), in line with the tradition of giving pearls as a 30th anniversary gift.

As the Fremantle Dockers prepare to celebrate their pearl anniversary, they do so with a sense of gratitude—for the fans who have stood by them through thick and thin, and for the countless memories that have shaped their incredible journey. Our ties to the Fremantle Dockers stem from one of our own, Bailey Banfield, who is a fan favourite player for the team and son of Willie Creek Pearls Chairman Robert Banfield, and wife, Debbie Banfield.

freodockers
#freo #f#Freo2#f#Freot#fremantledockerss#dockersc#williecreekpearlsyears”

Good by Freo

Bailey can get a salary from Willie Creek in 10 years time based on this, keep it all above board for now

 

[masai tu]

Good by Freo

Bailey can get a salary from Willie Creek in 10 years time based on this, keep it all above board for now

Willie Creek Pearl >>>>>>>> HJ franchises.

 

[FreoGirl]

Willie Creek Pearl >>>>>>>> HJ franchises.

soon to be replaced by Depends adult diapers as West Coast's major supporter

 

[FreoGirl]

Does anybody have access to this article?

Settled and in-form Banfield happy to wait for new contract

Fremantle forward Bailey Banfield is out of contract at the end of the season and still doesn’t have a new deal, but after playing his career on the fringes, he’s happy to wait.

thewest.com.au

 

[Dale147]

 

[FreoGirl]

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Thanks so much for getting these articles up for us! he sounds like he still loves Freo

 

[Quay Club]

He has had a great year I hope he gets a decent contract.

He has done the hard yards and has never dropped his bundle or sulked.

No doubt he will be getting offers elsewhere and loyalty only takes you so far.

Pay him what he is worth.

 

[FreoGirl]

He has had a great year I hope he gets a decent contract.

He has done the hard yards and has never dropped his bundle or sulked.

No doubt he will be getting offers elsewhere and loyalty only takes you so far.

Pay him what he is worth.

He doesn't get much love on here, but he is clearly a fan favourite across Fremantle's official social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram. He clearly loves his club.

Colin Young is the biggest worry though. It was really annoying when he was trying to get Lobb the best deal, and the 'excuses' were clearly coming out of Young and not Lobb, that just made Lobb look like a bigger tool than he was. When Peter Bell was asked about Lobb wanting to go to GWS (because he had friends there), and then the Bulldogs (because his partner worked there) , Bell said something like, "well I hear he has been looking at clubs in South Australia as well, so you tell me what the truth is".

If he has been offered a contract, I would imagine it would be the period of the contract that is holding things up. You wouldn't think money was a big deal for Banners, but anybody can be offended if their worth is insulted. He got engaged over the summer, so he would be looking forward to where he and his future wife will settle/start a family etc.

If Freo has given him a reasonable offer, but he still wants to try his luck elsewhere, then I will be sad but have to accept it. It's better than Freo telling him he is going to be delisted or part of a trade bundle.

 

[Footskill]

Decent game. Had nice disposals today. Looks much better playing wing and helping out in defense.

Interesting he is so calm running out the back from defense. Nice quick handball gives.

Although not sure maybe needed to be fwd in last quarter to put on his superman cape and win us the game again ugh

 

[FreoGirl]

Decent game. Had nice disposals today. Looks much better playing wing and helping out in defense.

Interesting he is so calm running out the back from defense. Nice quick handball gives.

Although not sure maybe needed to be fwd in last quarter to put on his superman cape and win us the game again ugh

everytime I see someone posting on this thread I brace myself for the abuse

 

[Footskill]

everytime I see someone posting on this thread I brace myself for the abuse

Nah. If someone hated his game today, they just straight out hater.

 

[mightymouse75]

Bailey has done so well to cement his place in the side. I would be extremely disappointed if young helped him waltz out of here.
From a former bb critic..

 

[Joao]

Banners is too smart to be influenced like that by Young.

 

[FreoRicci]

Decent game. Had nice disposals today. Looks much better playing wing and helping out in defense.

Interesting he is so calm running out the back from defense. Nice quick handball gives.

Although not sure maybe needed to be fwd in last quarter to put on his superman cape and win us the game again ugh

Was hoping he had a ping from inside 50

 

[freo_leo29]

Gave me PTSD from his Jack Anthony impression today

 

[Footskill]

Gave me PTSD from his Jack Anthony impression today

Gtfo

 

[freo_leo29]

Gtfo

Not my fault he took the windy road down San Francisco

 

[King Huskii]

Gtfo

He's been ok lately

You get very defensive towards him but no other freo player. Makes me wonder why

 

[FreoRicci]

Should stay on wing. This hybrid JOM wing role is so annoying

 

[FreoRicci]

Switkwoski in the middle for centre bounces. Actually feel like Banfield can go in there, tag someone, run with, and create a clearance. Feel this midfield is so predictable .

 

[Stronzo]

He's been ok lately

You get very defensive towards him but no other freo player. Makes me wonder why

I thought he’d been pretty poor recently, but better today.