Most underrated Bulldog - Current Team / All time

[Grantysghost]

It's off-season things are quiet, so I was thinking to myself in between my crocheting and needle point...

Who are the most under rated players at the Dogs? I know - I'll ask WOOF!

So fine woofers, I want to hear who you think are the most criminally under rated players for our mighty Bulldogs.

From the current team, and all time.

ENGAGE!

[Grantysghost]

I'll go first.

Current team it just has to be Roarke Smith. He bleeds red,white and blue. Been on the rookie list since he could first ride a skateboard and always seems to contribute when he's in the side (VFL or AFL). He just epitomises our club.

All time......Harder.

Hmmm I'm going to go with Daniel Gee-sir-I-accuse-you. He was all class, played well in finals, took out Kosi, but always seemed to be a bit of a whipping boy for some reason. He really is one of the Dogs best ever when you look at his record.

[Mantis]

I'll go first.

Current team it just has to be Roarke Smith. He bleeds red,white and blue. Been on the rookie list since he could first ride a skateboard and always seems to contribute when he's in the side (VFL or AFL). He just epitomises our club.

All time......Harder.

Hmmm I'm going to go with Daniel Gee-sir-I-accuse-you. He was all class, played well in finals, took out Kosi, but always seemed to be a bit of a whipping boy for some reason. He really is one of the Dogs best ever when you look at his record.

What makes his record so appealing to you that I'm missing?

[Grantysghost]

What makes his record so appealing to you that I'm missing?

Is this an historical whip Mantis

265 Games, 331 goals, averaging 1.2 goals a game?

23 and a goal v Pies in an EF (best day ever nearly)
25 and 2 goals v Hawks in a QF (that was a bad night)


Under rated !

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Matty Boyd springs to mind.

For a period of time he was a very good midfielder, but he was heavily criticised for his ball use/decision making. Whilst it wasn't great, it was better than the likes of Dunkley.

He then moved to the HBF and was incredible. From memory he may have got AA? So perhaps he isn't 'underrated' in the truest of forms, but his leadership was. Since his absence, it's clear we have missed his no nonsense approach off the field. He was pretty direct and set a good example on and off the ground.

On another note, can somebody suggest Eagleton and Suckling for Mantis and EW?

[Grantysghost]

Matty Boyd springs to mind.

For a period of time he was a very good midfielder, but he was heavily criticised for his ball use/decision making. Whilst it wasn't great, it was better than the likes of Dunkley.

He then moved to the HBF and was incredible. From memory he may have got AA? So perhaps he isn't 'underrated' in the truest of forms, but his leadership was. Since his absence, it's clear we have missed his no nonsense approach off the field. He was pretty direct and set a good example on and off the ground.

On another note, can somebody suggest Eagleton and Suckling for Mantis and EW?

Nice nomination BB - I reckon he was definitely a much maligned player until the latter stages of his career. I recall his disposal was the generator of many a collective groan at some games.

[jazzadogs]

Shaggy is on a half back flank for sure.

[lemmon]

Daniel Cross - couldn't kick over a jam tin but was an absolute workhorse.

[Grantysghost]

Shaggy is on a half back flank for sure.

The fists of fury. Was it Heath Black he snotted?

Nice nomination he was a quiet achiever.

[Grantysghost]

Daniel Cross - couldn't kick over a jam tin but was an absolute workhorse.

Ah Crossy, yes total legend and definitely under rated probably mainly for the off field example he showed at training !

[GVGjr]

As we head into the 2023 season I think many people are underrating Josh Bruce who can still make a significant impact.

In past years I don't think Jose Romero ever got the level of appreciation he should have. A special player who could lock down and curb an opposition star but still get a lot of the ball himself.

[Grantysghost]

As we head into the 2023 season I think many people are underrating Josh Bruce who can still make a significant impact.

In past years I don't think Jose Romero ever got the level of appreciation he should have. A special player who could lock down and curb an opposition star but still get a lot of the ball himself.

Ah yes Hose B.

He was a tenacious Argentinian or was he of Chilean heritage.
He and Libba certainly were a formidable pairing, throw in some Dimmatina for the triple threat.

Bruce is a tough one, such a good 2021 the knee injury at his age might have robbed us of a couple of years.
He certainly was amazing that year.

Edit : Jose was born in Chili.

[Sedat]

Ah yes Hose B.

He was a tenacious Argentinian or was he of Chilean heritage.
He and Libba certainly were a formidable pairing, throw in some Dimmatina for the triple threat.

Also affectionately known as the Wog Squad

[GVGjr]

Ah yes Hose B.

He was a tenacious Argentinian or was he of Chilean heritage.
He and Libba certainly were a formidable pairing, throw in some Dimmatina for the triple threat.

Bruce is a tough one, such a good 2021 the knee injury at his age might have robbed us of a couple of years.
He certainly was amazing that year.

Edit : Jose was born in Chili.

Hit fitness level was also outstanding. A lot of supporters thought he was a good player but I rated him a lot higher.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Hard to go pass Dale Morris who was an outstanding defender from the rookie list.
Morris had the ability to play on tall or small forwards and his powers of concentration was outstanding.