Bulldogs By the Numbers

[merantau]

At #14 we have two outstanding cadidates - John Schultz and Luke Darcy. Luke was a more rounded player in that he could go forward and kick a goal whereas John was more of a pure ruckman - both great players. But with a Brownlow Medal and five B&Fs John gets the nod from me.

[merantau]

There is little debate to be had about our best #15. Scott Wynd had a long and distinguished career. Brownlow medalist, club captain B&F winner, great leader, full of courage - he gave his all for 237 games. Champion.

[bornadog]

There is little debate to be had about our best #15. Scott Wynd had a long and distinguished career. Brownlow medalist, club captain B&F winner, great leader, full of courage - he gave his all for 237 games. Champion.

Agree with all these from 10 to 15 - keep up the great work

At the end, do you want to attempt a best ever team?

[merantau]

Agree with all these from 10 to 15 - keep up the great work

At the end, do you want to attempt a best ever team?

At the end of the exercise we will have a list of up to 35 - 40 players who've made significant impacts and are considered to be the best players to have worn each paticular number.

If we pick the best 22 out of that list we are not going to have the best team because we could only pick one #14 for example and Luke Darcy would miss out. Similar dilemma with Scott West/Doug Hawkins.

We'll work something out.

[bornadog]

At the end of the exercise we will have a list of up to 35 - 40 players who've made significant impacts and are considered to be the best players to have worn each paticular number.

If we pick the best 22 out of that list we are not going to have the best team because we could only pick one #14 for example and Luke Darcy would miss out. Similar dilemma with Scott West/Doug Hawkins.

We'll work something out.

Yeah true.

[EasternWest]

At #14 we have two outstanding cadidates - John Schultz and Luke Darcy. Luke was a more rounded player in that he could go forward and kick a goal whereas John was more of a pure ruckman - both great players. But with a Brownlow Medal and five B&Fs John gets the nod from me.

And John's a great man, so it's a no contest.

[merantau]

Ken Duff from Parkside wore #16 for 67 games between 1961 and 1965. He was 19th man in our 1961 GF team. He played as a forward/ruck rover.

[merantau]

The next #16 of note was David Thorpe. From North Footscray FC he debuted in 1965 wearing #39 but switched to #16 the following year.

He was a fine centreman and a prolific ball winner. He played 151 games and kicked 79 goals before moving to Richmond in 1974 where he played in Premiership. In three years at Richmond he played 27 games and kicked 24 goals.

He won our B&F in 1968 and 1971 and was All Australian in 1972.

[merantau]

Ron Stockman, from West Footscray FC, debuted in '53 wearing the #17. He played 73 games and kicked 1 goal - in the '54 GF!

Usually played off half back but played half forward in the GF. Went to South for 3 years beginning in '58 where he played a further 23 games - but no more goals. Retired at end of '61 season. Born in 1934 so coming up for 87 on August 19.

[merantau]

From '58 to '65 Graham Ion played 107 games in the #17 and kicked 85 goals as an undersized (5'10" 76kg) CHF. He was a member of our #61 GF team and was a very good footballer. He played for Victoria and in Rd 13 1961, he captained the Dogs as a 20 yr old when Ted Whitten was away on interstate duties with the Vics.

[merantau]

In 1973 Adrian Gallagher from Carlton arrived under the "10 Year Rule". He played in 3 Premierships at Carlton, played 54 games for us in the #17 and kicked 38 goals. He went to North in '76 and played 1 game.

[merantau]

From '76 to '79, defender Alby Smedts from Narrewarren played 51 games in the #17 before moving to St Kilda for another 10 games.

[merantau]

From '90 to '96 Barry Stanfield played 98 games in the #17. From Fish Creek he was a more than handy forward who could take a run in the ruck. Went to Adelaide but his '97 season was cruelled by injury. Had a successful coaching career back at Fish Creek.

[merantau]

Nathan Brown wore #17 from '97 to '03. He played 137 games and kicked 206 goals. He went to Richmond for money.

[merantau]

In 2004 Adam Cooney arrived. He played 219 games and kicked 186 goals wearing the #17. An explosive on-baller he won the Brownlow in 2008 - the first No 1 draft pick to do so. His last 3 years with us were hampered by injury. A very dynamic player.