Welcome to the Western Bulldogs: Louis Butler

[westdog54]

https://draftprospects.prod.afl/prospect/1011992

Medium defender who displays excellent use of the ball and decision making out of defence. He has good speed and impressed while representing Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18Championships. He averaged 18 disposals in all four matches and was prolific with the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League, averaging 20.6 disposals in eight matches.

Taken with Pick 53.

[Eastdog]

Welcome to the Dogs Louis!

[choconmientay]

This is the info from draft central ... https://afl.draftcentral.com.au/player/louis-butler/

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Ryan Hargraves but a better kick.

[bornadog]

Ryan Hargraves but a better kick.

Ryan was a beautiful kick and could thump it long, so if he is better than that, great

[Bulldog Revolution]

Ryan was a beautiful kick and could thump it long, so if he is better than that, great

Yeah that’s what I thought - seriously underrated kick the shag

[jeemak]

Ryan was an excellent kick except for the one kick he'd butcher each game!

I liked the look of his video, seems to know where to run to get it and use his leg which is a good sign, and doesn't always take an easy option. It's really hard to tell in the later rounds, but he looks fine and this is where the recruiters make their money.

[hujsh]

Ryan was a good long kick but not always a great decision maker. More a 'give it a roost' type IIRC (as most of our team was going I50 by the end of the Rocket years)

[Mofra]

I imagine we develop him on a wing. Elite endurance going by combine results.

[bulldogtragic]

I imagine we develop him on a wing. Elite endurance going by combine results.

That's what I'm hoping for too. A wing partner to Hunter who also has elite endurance and good disposal is filling another piece of the puzzle.

When was the last time we had a Louis play for us?

[Axe Man]

When was the last time we had a Louis play for us?

According to AFL Tables, never! No Cody or Riley either (although John Riley played 1 game in 1984).

Closest was Lou Barker who played 23 games from 1947-1949.

[bulldogtragic]

According to AFL Tables, never! No Cody or Riley either (although John Riley played 1 game in 1984).

Closest was Lou Barker who played 23 games from 1947-1949.

Breaking new ground! There's another Cody next year and a Jamarra, to add to Louis, Cody & Riley.

Did parents turn quickly on naming ever child the name Bailey about 18 years go?

[hujsh]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ka_E284FJs

Last clip a good show of running and endurance

[Twodogs]

Breaking new ground! There's another Cody next year and a Jamarra, to add to Louis, Cody & Riley.

Did parents turn quickly on naming ever child the name Bailey about 18 years go?

I do have an 18 yo but her name is Lucy...

[bulldogtragic]

The shimmy, run, great kick, good overhead mark, takes aggressive options through the corridor, drops back to help defenders and ability to run and carry.

From the clip, I actually see a little bit of Robert Murphy about him. If he grows a couple a cm's and puts on another 7-8kg (from his measurements taken earlier this year), had will be the identical height and weight to Bob too.

[Twodogs]

The shimmy, run, great kick, good overhead mark, takes aggressive options through the corridor, drops back to help defenders and ability to run no carry.

From the clip, I actually see a little bit of Robert Murphy about him. If he grows a couple a cm's and puts on another 7-8kg (from his measurements taken earlier this year), had will be the identical height and weight to Bob too.

Yep, Murph was the first one that I thought of too.

[Twodogs]

According to AFL Tables, never! No Cody or Riley either (although John Riley played 1 game in 1984).

Closest was Lou Barker who played 23 games from 1947-1949.


Is there ever a story behind that one game that Riley played for us...



It is set against the background of the Sylvio Foschini court challenge to the (then) VFL recruiting rules. Foschini was tied to the Swans but didn't want to move to Sydney so he challenged the zone based recruiting model that we had back then. Foschini got a stay of proceedings so him and Paul Morwood just turned out for St Kilda without a clearance or a legally based contract. We had been in discussions with an Adelaide club (South Adelaide I think it was) but when this all played out we decided that we didn't need a clearance for Riley and just picked him to play.

This is where the story really starts to get interesting. Apparently as part of the negotiations the club bought Riley a brand new car and after he found out how hard and fast VFL footy was at first hand he hopped in said car, pressed the accelerator and didn't hit the brake again until he was the other side of Bordertown. We never saw Riley or the car ever again.

The other interesting thing about John Riley was he worked as a nuclear physicist-he is probably by far the smartest bloke to ever play for us.

[Murphy'sLore]

I do have an 18 yo but her name is Lucy...

And I know an 18 year old called Lucy Bailey...

[Murphy'sLore]

According to AFL Tables, never! No Cody or Riley either (although John Riley played 1 game in 1984).

Closest was Lou Barker who played 23 games from 1947-1949.

Rhylee West has to count for half a mark too.

[Raw Toast]

His kicking certainly has some promise (at least from the highlight clips) - might float a bit at times, but I really liked how he kept on kicking to the advantage side of his team-mates. An important skill, and even more important with the way we often like to attack by kicking to small windows of space.

[FrediKanoute]

That's what I'm hoping for too. A wing partner to Hunter who also has elite endurance and good disposal is filling another piece of the puzzle.

When was the last time we had a Louis play for us?

Don't we have Louis Young? Appreciate the spelling is different

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I agree Fredi andML, homonyn names i.e. sounding same but spelt differently really are the same name. Lewis and Louis (although latter can be pronounced 'Louie'), also Riley and Rhylee.

[Twodogs]

Don't we have Louis Young? Appreciate the spelling is different

Yep, and a Lewis Taylor too I think

[westdog54]

I do have an 18 yo but her name is Lucy...

And one of her middle names is Liberatore.

[Twodogs]

And one of her middle names is Liberatore.

Indeed it is. You have a good memory.

She goes by the name Brian now. I can understand the whole "I'm confused about my gender identity" no problem, I'm your dad and I'm here to help but Brian? Where on earth did Brian come from?

[Axe Man]

Completely forgot about Lewis Young, but Rhylee is a spelling abomination and I refuse to acknowledge it.;)

[Dry Rot]

Indeed it is. You have a good memory.

She goes by the name Brian now. I can understand the whole "I'm confused about my gender identity" no problem, I'm your dad and I'm here to help but Brian? Where on earth did Brian come from?

Must have loved our former full back.

[Twodogs]

Must have loved our former full back.

I think it's to honour the Monty Python film Life of Brian. That's what I can work out anyway.

[Axe Man]

I think it's to honour the Monty Python film Life of Brian. That's what I can work out anyway.

Better than Biggus Dickus I suppose.

[strebla]

Better than Biggus Dickus I suppose.

And that boys and girls is what we call poking the bear !!!

[Twodogs]

Better than Biggus Dickus I suppose.

Incontenetia buttocks was her name...


Does anyone else feel like a little giggle when I mention the name of my very gweat fwiend Biggus, Dickus? Centuwian take them away to gwadiator school!

[Twodogs]

Realease bwian!!!!!

[Twodogs]

He's a Wobber!

And a Wapist!

[Twodogs]

Funniest scene ever

[Mofra]

Nice little snippet in the Garcia article that the Bulldogs see Butler settling on a wing. If he's an elite runner that will be his best position and it's certainly one of need for us.

[AshMac]

Nice little snippet in the Garcia article that the Bulldogs see Butler settling on a wing. If he's an elite runner that will be his best position and it's certainly one of need for us.

Was just about to post he could be an exceptional link player on the wing w decent speed and a lovely kick.

Really like what I see of his highlights video, he looks a similar player to Ed Richards

[S Coast Simon]

Gee I love the look of his kicking. Not shy going for a tough kick. I know it’s highlights but I like the way he puts it to advantage. My pet peeve is us not kicking to the advantage side. This makes life so much easier for the next bloke

[ledge]

Just watched a clip and he is living with Fergus a few nights a week , I can’t help thinking how funny that would be after seeing some of his antics, the locker room dance was hilarious.

[bulldogtragic]

Nice little snippet in the Garcia article that the Bulldogs see Butler settling on a wing. If he's an elite runner that will be his best position and it's certainly one of need for us.

From memory I don't think Hunter has lost a 2km time trial in several years. In the spirit healthy competition, it would be great to see a new face bring serious competition to the 2km time trial. It can only result in the top echelon of runners having that healthy competition to keep/take the title.

[Twodogs]

From memory I don't think Hunter has lost a 2km time trial in several years. In the spirit healthy competition, it would be great to see a new face bring serious competition to the 2km time trial. It can only result in the top echelon of runners having that healthy competition to keep/take the title.

I was watching the news last week and they were talking about how the Collingwood time trial king was knocked off by one of their new draftees. The only problem was I'd never heard of the guy who was Collingwood's time trial king and he'd been on their list for years.

[GVGjr]

I was watching the news last week and they were talking about how the Collingwood time trial king was knocked off by one of their new draftees. The only problem was I'd never heard of the guy who was Collingwood's time trial king and he'd been on their list for years.

You have never heard of Tom Phillips? I'm pretty it was him who got beaten by Rantall
He's hardly missed a game in the last two years and when we played them this year he had 29 disposals

[comrade]

Rantall must be an absolute monster athlete. Winning the time trial your first year is incredible.

[Twodogs]

You have never heard of Tom Phillips? I'm pretty it was him who got beaten by Rantall
He's hardly missed a game in the last two years and when we played them this year he had 29 disposals

Yep, I've heard of Tom Phillips. But the problem was I thought that he was a journo, not a player.

Is that Rantall related to Mopsy Rantall? He was a fair player.

[GVGjr]

Rantall must be an absolute monster athlete. Winning the time trial your first year is incredible.

He is and he will be a good footballer. The Pies did well with their latish picks

[comrade]

He is and he will be a good footballer. The Pies did well with their latish picks

Yeah, they got max value.

[Mofra]

He is and he will be a good footballer. The Pies did well with their latish picks
Yep Trent Bianco was a huge get. Kid barracks for the pies too.

[Bulldog Joe]

Rantall must be an absolute monster athlete. Winning the time trial your first year is incredible.

While it does show athletic prowess, I'm not sure many goals are kicked by running 2km non stop.

[Twodogs]

While it does show athletic prowess, I'm not sure many goals are kicked by running 2km non stop.

I agree. If I haven't heard of a bloke that has been playing for 3 years or whatever for Collingwood then I would suggest that he isn't a very productive player.

[jeemak]

I agree. If I haven't heard of a bloke that has been playing for 3 years or whatever for Collingwood then I would suggest that he isn't a very productive player.

Yeah I'm sure that's the only reason TD! :)

[divvydan]

One advantage draftees have in time trials is that they usually weigh 5-10kg less than an experienced AFL player in the same role. So it really shouldn't be that surprising that for many players, their very first time trial will be their best over their whole career.

[AshMac]

One advantage draftees have in time trials is that they usually weigh 5-10kg less than an experienced AFL player in the same role. So it really shouldn't be that surprising that for many players, their very first time trial will be their best over their whole career.

Surely that’s countered by their muscle development and time in an elite training environment?

[Mofra]

Surely that’s countered by their muscle development and time in an elite training environment?
Yep, and the fact the kids aren't doing full pre-seasons anyway and training loads for 2nd+ players are higher. Some players take years to build their tank (Gaz Jnr, Griffen, Ward, McLean, plenty don't play midfield early as they need to build their running capacity).

[Twodogs]

I just saw on westernbulldogs.com that Garcia is a native born New Zealender. I wonder if we've had any other kiwis play for us?

[Mofra]

I just saw on westernbulldogs.com that Garcia is a native born New Zealender. I wonder if we've had any other kiwis play for us?
Ed 'Lambie' Barlow was an honorary Kiwi

[craigsahibee]

Gee I love the look of his kicking. Not shy going for a tough kick. I know it’s highlights but I like the way he puts it to advantage. My pet peeve is us not kicking to the advantage side. This makes life so much easier for the next bloke

The Richmond game was a classic example of this. When the ball was kicked to our advantage, we (well mostly Naughts) dominated. It makes the life of a forward so much easier. This is not ground breaking news I know, but it's a simple part of the game that, if executed correctly goes a long way towards a positive scoreboard result.

[The Doctor]

While it does show athletic prowess, I'm not sure many goals are kicked by running 2km non stop.

But how many does it create and how many does it save. Especially when the others can't keep up.

[Twodogs]

Ed 'Lambie' Barlow was an honorary Kiwi

Marty McDonnell who played 92 games for us between 1939 and 1950 is the only other NZ born Footscray player I can find.

There's a bloke called Dustin Martin who goes alright at the caper who was born in NZ.

[Twodogs]

Player VFL/AFL Years* VFL/AFL Matches* Connections to New Zealand, References
Dustin Martin 2010– 178 Father (Maori)[46]
Ben Rutten 2003–2014 229 Mother[47]
Jasper Pittard 2011– 115 Mother[47]
Daniel Pearce 2012–2015 6 Father[47]
Marley Williams 2012– 81 Father (Maori)[47]
Nathan Van Berlo 2005–2016 182 Both parents[48]
Karmichael Hunt 2011–2014 44 Born Auckland, father from Cook Islands, mother from Samoa[49]
Shane Savage 2009- 56 Born; Maori father[50][51]
Brent Renouf 2008-2014 68 Born, both parents[51][52]
Heath Grundy 2006- 139 Mother[53]
Aaron Edwards 2003-2014 91 Father, Samoan mother[54]
Simon Black 1998–2013 322 Father (born)[47]
Paul Bower 2006–2012 70 Maori mother[55]
Brett Peake 2005-2012 118 Maori[55]
Brian Peake - 66 Maori[55]
Kurt Heatherley - 0 Born Tauranga[56] (international rookie)
Jay van Berlo 2009–2012 32 Both parents[48]
Jordan Russell[47] 2005–2013 125 Mother[48]
Adam Campbell 2006–2009 13 Born Christchurch, Parents[57]
Trent Croad 1998–2009 222 Born, Parents[58]
Daniel McAlister 1997–2002 6 Born, part Maori[55]
Danny Dickfos 1996–1999 65 Part Maori[59]
Donald Dickie 1996–2000 55 Born, part Maori
Wayne Schwass 1988–2002 282 Born, part Maori[60]
Warren Jones 1978–1988 123 Born
Peter Bennett 1944–1954 103 Born
Marty McDonnell 1939–1950 92 Born
Thomas O'Halloran 1925–1934 142 Born
Joe Sellwood 1930–1945 181 Born
Harry Haughton 1912-19 113 Born
Greg Broughton 2009-2015 110 Father (Maori) [61]
Max Gawn 2010– 74 Raised in Greymouth[62][63]
Beau Maister 2005-2014 44 Mother from Christchurch[64]

Jordan Russell too.

[Axe Man]

Marty McDonnell who played 92 games for us between 1939 and 1950 is the only other NZ born Footscray player I can find.

There's a bloke called Dustin Martin who goes alright at the caper who was born in NZ.

Dusty was born in Castlemaine.

[GVGjr]

Dusty was born in Castlemaine.

And more importantly played for Campbells Creek in the juniors :)

[Twodogs]

Dusty was born in Castlemaine.

Yeah, now that I look at it it says some players just have connections.

[Twodogs]

Dusty was born in Castlemaine.

Yeah, now that I look at it it says some players just have connections.


And more importantly played for Campbells Creek in the juniors :)

I wonder where in Castlemaine he was born? I cant remember there being a hospital or a clinic when I lived there-all my scrapes and bruises (and I once broke every bone in my right foot at Castlemaine pool-it's why I kick left foot to this day) were taken cdare of at Bendigo Base.


Anyway Chewton is better!

[Axe Man]

I wonder where in Castlemaine he was born?

Rebels MC club house?

[Bulldog Joe]

Player VFL/AFL Years* VFL/AFL Matches* Connections to New Zealand, References
Dustin Martin 2010– 178 Father (Maori)[46]
Ben Rutten 2003–2014 229 Mother[47]
Jasper Pittard 2011– 115 Mother[47]
Daniel Pearce 2012–2015 6 Father[47]
Marley Williams 2012– 81 Father (Maori)[47]
Nathan Van Berlo 2005–2016 182 Both parents[48]
Karmichael Hunt 2011–2014 44 Born Auckland, father from Cook Islands, mother from Samoa[49]
Shane Savage 2009- 56 Born; Maori father[50][51]
Brent Renouf 2008-2014 68 Born, both parents[51][52]
Heath Grundy 2006- 139 Mother[53]
Aaron Edwards 2003-2014 91 Father, Samoan mother[54]
Simon Black 1998–2013 322 Father (born)[47]
Paul Bower 2006–2012 70 Maori mother[55]
Brett Peake 2005-2012 118 Maori[55]
Brian Peake - 66 Maori[55]
Kurt Heatherley - 0 Born Tauranga[56] (international rookie)
Jay van Berlo 2009–2012 32 Both parents[48]
Jordan Russell[47] 2005–2013 125 Mother[48]
Adam Campbell 2006–2009 13 Born Christchurch, Parents[57]
Trent Croad 1998–2009 222 Born, Parents[58]
Daniel McAlister 1997–2002 6 Born, part Maori[55]
Danny Dickfos 1996–1999 65 Part Maori[59]
Donald Dickie 1996–2000 55 Born, part Maori
Wayne Schwass 1988–2002 282 Born, part Maori[60]
Warren Jones 1978–1988 123 Born
Peter Bennett 1944–1954 103 Born
Marty McDonnell 1939–1950 92 Born
Thomas O'Halloran 1925–1934 142 Born
Joe Sellwood 1930–1945 181 Born
Harry Haughton 1912-19 113 Born
Greg Broughton 2009-2015 110 Father (Maori) [61]
Max Gawn 2010– 74 Raised in Greymouth[62][63]
Beau Maister 2005-2014 44 Mother from Christchurch[64]

Jordan Russell too.

Why is Easton Wood not on this list.

Both his parents represented NZ in athletics.

[ledge]

Why is Easton Wood not on this list.

Both his parents represented NZ in athletics.

Wasn’t one Australian and one NZ ?

[Bulldog Joe]

Wasn’t one Australian and one NZ ?

They both definitely competed for NZ.

Easton's father Phil Wood, still holds the NZ triple jump record set at Edmonton in 1978.

[Axe Man]

Why is Easton Wood not on this list.

Both his parents represented NZ in athletics.

I imagine it would be fairly difficult to know the ancestry of all players parents.

It’s a bit silly anyway, there must have been thousands of league players with parents born overseas. I think the player being born overseas is the only interesting statistic.

[Twodogs]

They both definitely competed for NZ.

Easton's father Phil Wood, still holds the NZ triple jump record set at Edmonton in 1978.

Why is Aaron Edwards on the list at all when he doesn't appear to have any NZ heritagel? If I read it correctly his mum was Samoan. Good luck explaining to a Maori how his heritage is the same as someone from Samoa. Unless it means that his dad was Maori.

[azabob]

I wonder where in Castlemaine he was born?


Obviously the NZ part.

[Twodogs]

Obviously the NZ part.

One year at the Royal show in Castlemaine things got a bit out of hand when this senior copper got up on the back of a tray truck and read the Riot Act to the crowd. It basically says that unless everyone packs up their shit and *!*!*!*!s off then the cops can do whatever is needed to move you on (disperse you). I often wonder if Dusty's old man was there that night.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

One year at the Royal show in Castlemaine things got a bit out of hand when this senior copper got up on the back of a tray truck and read the Riot Act to the crowd. It basically says that unless everyone packs up their shit and *!*!*!*!s off then the cops can do whatever is needed to move you on (disperse you). I often wonder if Dusty's old man was there that night.
Haha. Considering it's Australia Day, I wonder if the cops read out the act at Eureka. Bulldogtragic might know, with respect, very different times.

[bulldogtragic]

Haha. Considering it's Australia Day, I wonder if the cops read out the act at Eureka. Bulldogtragic might know, with respect, very different times.

Not sure, it's a fair chance. The Riot Act itself was meant to be read to the public by a Justice of the Peace and was a very rare event. In my early days I worked with older members who were involved in the 1979 Riot/Riot Act outside and at the old Frankston Police Station. Those were some insane stories and it was really lucky no police members were killed.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Gotta respect the police in the face of a mob. Nothing more cowardly than a mob. I live in Frankston so I can imagine...

[bulldogtragic]

Gotta respect the police in the face of a mob. Nothing more cowardly than a mob. I live in Frankston so I can imagine...

I've been stuck in violent mobs which is not fun, but the 1979 event was 1,000-1,500 person strong. Tipping over cars, then smashing them up, smashing the police station Windows, trying to knock the police station doors in, trying to throw projectiles into the station and so on. A small group of police members were stuck inside unable to escape. The last card they had to play was a JP to read them the Riot Act and hope that with a counter push aimed to disperse them as permitted by the Riot Act would work. Luckily it did.

[Twodogs]

I've been stuck in violent mobs which is not fun, but the 1979 event was 1,000-1,500 person strong. Tipping over cars, then smashing them up, smashing the police station Windows, trying to knock the police station doors in, trying to throw projectiles into the station and so on. A small group of police members were stuck inside unable to escape. The last card they had to play was a JP to read them the Riot Act and hope that with a counter push aimed to disperse them as permitted by the Riot Act would work. Luckily it did.

From memory that's what the riot act is meant to do. It's basically saying "disperse or all bets are off so don't whinge if you get hit with a stray baton" and gives the cops carte blanche. And some of those coppers took to it with a particular relish. There were thugs on both sides of the barrier that night.

[Twodogs]

Haha. Considering it's Australia Day, I wonder if the cops read out the act at Eureka. Bulldogtragic might know, with respect, very different times.

The riot act wasn't read at Eureka but Martial Law was imposed afterwards. The cops and the troopers went so off tap that around 8am the second in command of the British forces Captain Charles Pasley, was so sickened by the carnage he threatened to shoot any police or soldiers who continued with the slaughter.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

The riot act wasn't read at Eureka but Martial Law was imposed afterwards. The cops and the troopers went so off tap that around 8am the second in command of the British forces Captain Charles Pasley, was so sickened by the carnage he threatened to shoot any police or soldiers who continued with the slaughter.

And they say the miners were revolting, sounds like the troopers were the revolting ones. 1854 and the year Ned Kelly was born...

[Twodogs]

And they say the miners were revolting, sounds like the troopers were the revolting ones. 1854 and the year Ned Kelly was born...

Did you say Ned Kelly?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQHdIjnlQZ8

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I agree with the host, holes in the story of Ned playing for Williamstown but he did pick up the skills of a mason so probably did help build bluestone wall in Willie and did help build a bluestone wall in Footscray region.

[bornadog]

Looking at training vision on the Sunshine Coast, Louis is working with the backline coach (Rohan Smith)

[GVGjr]

Looking at training vision on the Sunshine Coast, Louis is working with the backline coach (Rohan Smith)

Richards as well.
Butlers kicking is pretty good anb earned some praise

[The Underdog]

Looking at training vision on the Sunshine Coast, Louis is working with the backline coach (Rohan Smith)

Did you just put this thread back on topic?

[GVGjr]

Did you just put this thread back on topic?

It's not easy sometimes

[Mofra]

Looking at training vision on the Sunshine Coast, Louis is working with the backline coach (Rohan Smith)
Interesting, considering we basically came out on draft day and anointed im a future wingman. Played hs u18 year predominantly in defence.

[Twodogs]

Interesting, considering we basically came out on draft day and anointed im a future wingman. Played hs u18 year predominantly in defence.

Bubba has done a lot of development work in his coaching, probably more than anyone on our coaching panel. It wouldn't surprise me if he continued to do a bit of development work in addition to his line coach duties. The dude is seriously addicted to football.

[bornadog]

Good luck on Thursday

[Eastdog]

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/732298/butler-s-big-break

Butler’s big break

Louis Butler will become the Western Bulldogs’ third debutant for the 2020 season

Eighteen-year-old Louis Butler will become the Western Bulldogs’ third debutant for the 2020 season when he lines up against Sydney this Thursday night.

The running defender has earned his senior call-up, joining Ben Cavarra and Laitham Vandermeer as first-gamers for the red, white and blue this year.

Senior Coach Luke Beveridge broke the news to an unsuspecting Butler before Tuesday’s main training session at VU Whitten Oval.

“I didn’t really hear any news from Bevo or any of the other coaches about it,” he said.

“We were just doing a game review, and it got to the end and Bevo started talking a bit about me, and just said I was playing.

“All the boys got around me. It’s something I’ll probably never forget. It’s a dream come true. I’m over the moon.”

Butler arrived at the Bulldogs as a third-round selection in last year’s NAB AFL Draft (pick 53) after being a standout performer for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League and captaining his school team at Brighton Grammar.

He was a standout on the training track over the summer and has used his blend of speed, endurance, courage and strong decision-making to force his way into the senior team.

[Eastdog]

Good luck Louis!

[The Adelaide Connection]

I know we are in a content driven world, but wouldn't have been better to keep this one under wraps till the teams are announced?

I just feel like it is showing our hand a little early, gives the swans time to adjust/prepare/predict 24 hours earlier.

[Bulldog Joe]

I know we are in a content driven world, but wouldn't have been better to keep this one under wraps till the teams are announced?

I just feel like it is showing our hand a little early, gives the swans time to adjust/prepare/predict 24 hours earlier.

Not sure they can adjust much for a player they would have very little knowledge of.

All they know at this point is that Dunkley is not playing, but everybody knew that from the injury report.

[GVGjr]

Predicted headline in the HUN after Butler kicks the game winning goal "The Butler did it"

[bornadog]

Interesting, considering we basically came out on draft day and anointed him a future wingman. Played his u18 year predominantly in defence.

Where does he play tomorrow night?

[GVGjr]

Interesting, considering we basically came out on draft day and anointed im a future wingman. Played hs u18 year predominantly in defence.

In that pre season game I think he might have taken a couple of the kick ins

BAD, I suspect it will be on a wing

[Eastdog]

In that pre season game I think he might have taken a couple of the kick ins

BAD, I suspect it will be on a wing

Mofra :D

[bornadog]

Mofra :D

Nah, that was in reference to post #92

[Mofra]

We've gone really early here. I suppose Suckling gets rested? We're a very young team.

Good luck to the kid.

[Cyberdoggie]

We've gone really early here. I suppose Suckling gets rested? We're a very young team.

Good luck to the kid.

I thought Suckling looked proppy last week, definitely see Butler as his replacement.
Looking forward to see him play at this level. He has had zero chances to prove himself at VFL level, so he has done really well for a pick 58 player to impress and get a spot this early. Was impressive in the pre-season and looked confident. Will be a challenge on the smaller Sydney cricket ground to find space and make good decisions.
Good luck to him.

[Twodogs]

Predicted headline in the HUN after Butler kicks the game winning goal "The Butler did it"

It's a pity John Blakey isn't still playing:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzCtVogWHm4

[bornadog]

It's a pity John Blakey isn't still playing:



His son is

[Remi Moses]

Butler , Blakey
Some lame joke in the commentary is coming

[Bulldog4life]

Butler , Blakey
Some lame joke in the commentary is coming

I was waiting for "I hate you Butler".

[comrade]

Does he get a second game this week?

[Mofra]

Does he get a second game this week?
I think that depends on Wood's fitness.

[G-Mo77]

Does he get a second game this week?

We've got history of leaving new players in for a week or two after debut so I doubt we'll yank him out of there after 1 game.

[Torpedo]

Louis is not named in vfl team for tomorrow's game and he doesn't appear on the injured list. What's up with Louis?

[bornadog]

Louis is not named in vfl team for tomorrow's game and he doesn't appear on the injured list. What's up with Louis?

Medical sub maybe?

[Mantis]

Medical sub maybe?

He's not named as an emergency so that can't happen.

[comrade]

Louis is not named in vfl team for tomorrow's game and he doesn't appear on the injured list. What's up with Louis?

May have copped a knock/niggle during the week.