Toast Welcome to the AFL Buku Khamis! It’s Buks party time :D

[Bulldog Brent]

This is a very important step to our pursuit of a flag, the Bulldogs have never won a Grand Final without a number 24 on the field. If Buku goes well I will feel much better about our chances.

Biggs says hello.

Edit - reread your post! Indeed, here’s hoping!

 

[Chalky White]

Per capita, Bevo would shed more public tears than any coach I've seen. The guy truly cares

I see your Bevo and raise you Danny Frawley.
Either way he is an emotional man for sure

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

The Buku story is one of human triumph over adversity that we cannot imagine. We should be proud of our clubs small part in it

 

[The Inbetweener]

Really excited to have this guy in the team.

I’m genuinely interested in what position he will play long term. He’s shown plenty as a forward, but will there be enough room once Bruce is back and Marra/ Darcy work their way into the side?

We are desperate for key defenders and while he is undersized, his leap and ability once the ball hits the deck are assets. Could end up being an Easton Wood

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Easton Wood

Age

35

Ht

187cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

217.0

3star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.2

2star

MG

154.0

3star

D

12.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

like replacement.

In the short term I’d play him in the Cordy forward role which includes part time ruck, but unsure if he has the tank.

Where do others see him settling long term?

 

[Libba39]

So great to have a player of this type in the side. Medium size utilities who are hard match-ups are exactly what we needed.
Generally we're a side of talls or smalls with Bont in the middle.
Now we also have Bedendo (191) and Parker (193) and Cleary (190) and Raak (193) coming through.

Buku looks to be a natural forward in the way he makes the play and every time he kicks for goal his action looks very solid. His kicking to position also looks good. Happy to keep him up there for the forseeable future.

Also, is it about time this thread was renamed?

Peak-A-Buku : The Khamis Files
Welcome to House Khamis - home of the Buke of Westeros

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

He can take a mark and kick a goal , not yet fully Bulldoged . I love him, he’s already a fan favourite with that beaming smile.

 

[Dazb86]

I'm liking that he seems to not go for the same ball as the other forwards. Makes his own leads at the football and doesn't come across to cut off in front of other players

 

[Next Waiting]

So great to have a player of this type in the side. Medium size utilities who are hard match-ups are exactly what we needed.
Generally we're a side of talls or smalls with Bont in the middle.
Now we also have Bedendo (191) and Parker (193) and Cleary (190) and Raak (193) coming through.

Buku looks to be a natural forward in the way he makes the play and every time he kicks for goal his action looks very solid. His kicking to position also looks good. Happy to keep him up there for the forseeable future.

Also, is it about time this thread was renamed?

Peak-A-Buku : The Khamis Files
Welcome to House Khamis - home of the Buke of Westeros

Good Khamis

The Khamis Bus: Look both ways before crossing

 

[dogwatch]

Good Khamis

The Khamis Bus: Look both ways before crossing

 

[NBates]

 

[Chicago1]

He's exciting to watch. Great leap.

 

[_Mike_]

Where do others see him settling long term?

Forward line

 

[Spiritof82]

Forward line

A part of a perfect trio with Naughton and Bruce when he gets back, with Weightman and possibly West doing the tough ground work.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKKUUUUUUUU

 

[hatescaptcha]

I'm liking that he seems to not go for the same ball as the other forwards. Makes his own leads at the football and doesn't come across to cut off in front of other players

I’ve noticed this quite a few times, where he could’ve gone for the same ball as Naughton but instead stops leading and positions himself for the crumb instead. Good forward craft.


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[Dale4captain]

I’ve noticed this quite a few times, where he could’ve gone for the same ball as Naughton but instead stops leading and positions himself for the crumb instead. Good forward craft.


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100%. It’s what seperates a good mark and kick (Jamarra) from a good forward with high forward IQ (BUKU).

Brucey did the same thing, blocked in packs, didn’t double up and contest the drop zone etc etc. took him and Naughts some time to work that out though. Hope when Marra comes back in they sort it.

 

[grassman75]

So great to have a player of this type in the side. Medium size utilities who are hard match-ups are exactly what we needed.
Generally we're a side of talls or smalls with Bont in the middle.
Now we also have Bedendo (191) and Parker (193) and Cleary (190) and Raak (193) coming through.

Buku looks to be a natural forward in the way he makes the play and every time he kicks for goal his action looks very solid. His kicking to position also looks good. Happy to keep him up there for the forseeable future.

Also, is it about time this thread was renamed?

Peak-A-Buku : The Khamis Files
Welcome to House Khamis - home of the Buke of Westeros

You forgot Buku Khantmiss

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[grassman75]

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Needs to be sent to the club to be put on some merch

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[grassman75]

I’ve noticed this quite a few times, where he could’ve gone for the same ball as Naughton but instead stops leading and positions himself for the crumb instead. Good forward craft.


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Amazing what an extended period of reserves football can do for some guys. Learning how to play. Learning the proper positioning etc.

Anyone remember how many reserves games Guys used to play before getting into the seniors?

Not every player is a Bont

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[doggiesin08]

Amazing what an extended period of reserves football can do for some guys. Learning how to play. Learning the proper positioning etc.

Anyone remember how many reserves games Guys used to play before getting into the seniors?

Not every player is a Bont

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In fairness he wasn’t learning forward line positioning (at least in game) until a month ago.

I agree with your general sentiment provided there is a potential elite trait in there somewhere. It’s why I’d be happy to persist with Bedendo even if he doesn’t play a game this year but with someone like Butler I just can’t see the value in him staying on the list versus having an extra crack at a 18/19 year old.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

In fairness he wasn’t learning forward line positioning (at least in game) until a month ago.

I agree with your general sentiment provided there is a potential elite trait in there somewhere. It’s why I’d be happy to persist with Bedendo even if he doesn’t play a game this year but with someone like Butler I just can’t see the value in him staying on the list versus having an extra crack at a 18/19 year old.

He’d know forward leading patterns like the back of his hands.

No better way to learn a forwards craft than playing on one every week.

 

[Some Idiot]

In fairness he wasn’t learning forward line positioning (at least in game) until a month ago.

I agree with your general sentiment provided there is a potential elite trait in there somewhere. It’s why I’d be happy to persist with Bedendo even if he doesn’t play a game this year but with someone like Butler I just can’t see the value in him staying on the list versus having an extra crack at a 18/19 year old.

It's been mentioned that he played forward in juniors until TAC Cup level so forward craft may largely come naturally to him.

 

[weltschmerz]

At the VFL game last week, Buku and West were hanging out. They’d have been at the club together in their teens, probably been mates for a decade now. I complimented Buku’s game and Westy was like a proud brother. It was a nice moment.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Gonna be headache for the oppo if he keeps on improving like this. Hard match up. His height and leap forces a tall but his athleticism will burn them. Or play a small and he'll mark over the top of them.

 

[Libbaaaa]

To quote Luke Darcy he is obviously very athletic but I have been super impressed by his effort once the ball hits the deck. The aim needs to be to have a forward line that can kill the opposition with 5-6 guys being able to pop up and kick multiple goals. Khamis can nicely fill that role alongside Naughton, Cody, Marra.