Bulldogs By the Numbers

[merantau]

Between 1977 and 1985 Jim Edmond played 154 games in the #20 and kicked 226 goals. Born in Glasgow his nickname was "Jock".

Originally from Bairnsdale Football Club, Edmond made his senior debut for Footscray Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 1977. Winning the club goalkicking award in 1981 with 25 goals, Edmond was Footscray captain from 1983 to 1985.[1] After playing in three finals matches for Footscray in 1985, Edmond left the club over a contractual dispute.

In Round 5, 1983 at the "G" in his 100th game Jim booted 7 against Richmond. We slammed on 10.3 to 3 points in the first quarter and Jim kicked five of them. Richmond fought back but we ended up winning by two points. I was there. It was an amazing game.

Jim was a tough competitor, very strong in the contest with a good pair of hands. I think a lot of supporters were dismayed when he went to Sydney.

[merantau]

Our next significant #20 was Glen Coleman. A supporter favourite his career went like this;

1980–1984 Fitzroy 64 games 7 goals
1986–1989 Sydney 61 games 57 goals.
1990–1993 Footscray 69 games 51 goals
Total194 games 115 goals

I believe he's the only player to play more than 50 games with 3 clubs.
He hald down CHF with us and certainly played his part in some good wins. Good strong marking, long kicking forward.

https://youtu.be/GfLhnapptYc

[merantau]

From '01 to '05 Patrick Bowden played 50 games in the #20 and kicked 55 goals.

[merantau]

From '01 to '05 Patrick Bowden played 50 games in the #20 and kicked 55 goals. We traded him to Richmond and saw Brett Montgomery arrive in his place. Patrick was a very skilled player.

[merantau]

Josh Hill, born in Broome, played 66 games and kicked 75 goals. He arrived in 2007 and left in 2012 for West Coast. He wore #20 for 5 seasons.
He was a handy player who, at times, could do freakish things.

[merantau]

Josh Dunkley wore #20 in his first 2 seasons - '16 and '17.
His last 3 years have been in #5.
I hope he plays out his career with us as he is an excellent player and I would not like to see him run out in another teams colours.

[merantau]

From '69 to '79 Stephen Power wore #21. He played 171 games off half back as a close checking, determined defender who always turned up ready to play. A very good footballer who also played on the wing. Runner-up to Gary Dempsey in the '74 B&F.

[Jeanette54]

From '69 to '79 Stephen Power wore #21. He played 171 games off half back as a close checking, determined defender who always turned up ready to play. A very good footballer who also played on the wing. Runner-up to Gary Dempsey in the '74 B&F.

If my memory serves correctly, Stephen Power maintained his "amateur status" during his time as a Bulldog, playing without payment.

[Grantysghost]

Our next significant #20 was Glen Coleman. A supporter favourite his career went like this;

1980–1984 Fitzroy 64 games 7 goals
1986–1989 Sydney 61 games 57 goals.
1990–1993 Footscray 69 games 51 goals
Total194 games 115 goals

I believe he's the only player to play more than 50 games with 3 clubs.
He hald down CHF with us and certainly played his part in some good wins. Good strong marking, long kicking forward.

https://youtu.be/GfLhnapptYc

And he took out the behind post at the Western Oval!

[EasternWest]

From '69 to '79 Stephen Power wore #21. He played 171 games off half back as a close checking, determined defender who always turned up ready to play. A very good footballer who also played on the wing. Runner-up to Gary Dempsey in the '74 B&F.

Nearly there and we can talk about the best of all.

Not Ben Harrison.

[bornadog]

In Round 5, 1983 at the "G" in his 100th game Jim booted 7 against Richmond. We slammed on 10.3 to 3 points in the first quarter and Jim kicked five of them. Richmond fought back but we ended up winning by two points. I was there. It was an amazing game.

We have spoken about this game in other threads - it was an incredible day. ANZAC day clash with a big crowd, one of the best games I have ever been to.

I really enjoyed watching Jimmy Edmond and was pissed off he left the club and went to Sydney and then ended up at the Brisbane Bears.

[Grantysghost]

Nearly there and we can talk about the best of all.

Not Ben Harrison.

We need to reign in our Jamarra expectations

[Bulldog4life]

If my memory serves correctly, Stephen Power maintained his "amateur status" during his time as a Bulldog, playing without payment.

Didn't know about Power but John Schultz played as an amateur his whole career.

[merantau]

And he took out the behind post at the Western Oval!

I don't remember that. Any further info?

[merantau]

Tony Buhagiar only played one season with us - 1985 - but what a season it was. We should have won the flag that year. Budgie wore #21 and kicked 36 goals 25 behinds so he was really good value in his 25 games.