Pre-season Training 2018

[Twodogs]

This might have been covered but what's the whereabouts on Libba? Wasn't it reported he would start early this preseason?

May have been inside. Maybe the training wasn't physical and it was a new age wellness session? Nothing would suprise me.

[Mofra]

Tom Boyd looks enormous. Good to see him start early, he really could have a breakout year pairing with Shache.

[The Underdog]

This might have been covered but what's the whereabouts on Libba? Wasn't it reported he would start early this preseason?

Due to start on Nov 20. Still got 9 days to start early

[GVGjr]

And worth noting that he is a fifth year player, like Bont, and therefore is not technically due to start training for a few more weeks. Great to see him getting out there as early as possible, and looking in great shape at the same time.

I might be wrong here but they haven't completed their 5th season so I think they should be in the 1 to 4 year category. Not sure though

[Twodogs]

I might be wrong here but they haven't completed their 5th season so I think they should be in the 1 to 4 year category. Not sure though

Yep I think you are right. Technically Bont is 1-4 by a month or so.

Still to call it work...

[bornadog]

The boys are out in the heat:

[bornadog]

[Mofra]

Schache running with the mids? He must have an insane tank for a 200cm forward.

[Eastdog]

Great to see us hard at it.

[Go_Dogs]

Schache running with the mids? He must have an insane tank for a 200cm forward.

Imagine everyone is training together given it’s a small group.

[LostDoggy]

Bailey Williams body shape looks to be progressing well. Looking a lot more defined.

[Twodogs]

Imagine everyone is training together given it’s a small group.

I think what Mof means is that Schache keeping up with the mids in running drills is a good sign.

[bornadog]

[bornadog]

Fit, healthy and excited: Dunks eyes off 2018

After a year restricted by injury, Josh Dunkley is seeking some of the good fortune that saw him become a premiership player in his debut season.

The 20-year-old was a part of the Bulldogs' 2016 flag triumph just 10 months after being drafted, but since then ankle and shoulder issues have seen the midfielder spend long periods in the rehab group.

Those injuries saw Dunkley play just seven senior games this year, but they gave him perspective and drive to make his own luck in 2018.

"I've seen the best and worst of footy, so hopefully there's a bit more luck coming back my way," Dunkley told AFL.com.au.

"It was pretty traumatic doing my shoulder last year, even though I ended up getting back towards the end of the season.


"But I've come back refreshed, fit and healthy and really excited about what the future holds."
Dunkley used his time on the sidelines wisely, conditioning his developing body in the gym and working on his skills.

"I worked a lot with Rohan Smith on my kicking and skill execution this year, and that was something that took my mind off being injured.

"I sat down with Joel Corey and watched a fair bit of vision to learn more about the game.

"We're looking to improve every part of my game."

After a disappointing flag defence, Dunkley says the slate was clean at VU Whitten Oval, with strong competition for spots driving a resolve for the players to redeem themselves.

As a third-year player, he is eyeing more time in a midfield group that has ample inside ball winners including Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore, Mitch Wallis, Toby McLean and Lin Jong.

"I have spoken to the coaches about my goals, so hopefully I can play in the midfield a bit more and take a few marks when I go forward," Dunkley said.

"Since I've been at the club there's always been that competition for spots, and that was a big driving force in the premiership year.

"Competition amongst players drives the standards a lot."


Dunkley recently bore witness on his off-season adventures to English Premier League star Wayne Rooney's return to Manchester United in the England soccer star's second stint at Everton.

The atmosphere at Old Trafford that day sent shivers down Dunkley's spine.

"I went the day before the game and did a guided tour that showed me some pretty amazing things at such a proud club," Dunkley said.

"It was great to see how another sport goes about its business."

[kruder]

Great to see pretty much all of our young group that will be pushing for selection next year fit and healthy at the start of preseason.