WOOF Welcomes Lachlan Bramble to the Kennel

[bornadog]

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have provided Lachlan Bramble with a second chance, signing the delisted Hawk after the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) opened on Monday.


The 25-year-old has started training with Luke Beveridge?s squad, with the main group reporting back for pre-season training a week after the club's first to fourth-year players.

Bramble played 30 games across three seasons at Waverley Park, including 11 appearances in 2023, after being signed by the Hawks via the SSP at the start of 2021.

listed on Hawks site as:

MIDFIELDER

age: 25
Height: 182cm
Weight: 77kg

[ledge]

Good pick up.

[jDogs]

I know nothing about him, but a quick search suggests he has been playing in defence, is he a lockdown or rebounding type?

[hujsh]

Quick look at the Hawks BF board and it seems he's much more of a running player (half back or mid) than a lockdown small. If he can add that to his game there's a spot there for him. Sounds like his run and ball use is good though.

[Testekill]

Happy with picking him up, he came to the Hawks as a mid but I've primarily seen him in defence. Was great against Footscray in the VFL finals.

[GVGjr]

I'm really pleased with selection. He can play in a variety of positions and is ready to go

[doggiesin08]

Just based on the VFL final against Footscray he seems a better break glass option for a BP or HBF than VDM so I’m on board.

[soupman]

I think he is a winger, and am surprised we have grabbed him considering we just drafted 2 and he is a similiar level to Poulter and Baker.

I do rate him though, good runner, breaks the lines and finds the ball a bit easier than Baker.

Not sure about his one on one work in defence.

[GVGjr]

I think he is a winger, and am surprised we have grabbed him considering we just drafted 2 and he is a similiar level to Poulter and Baker.

I do rate him though, good runner, breaks the lines and finds the ball a bit easier than Baker.

Not sure about his one on one work in defence.

I think we will use him out of defence and he is a safe guard for Duryea.

[soupman]

I think we will use him out of defence and he is a safe guard for Duryea.

Me too I guess, it's just he's always struck as more of the Ed Langdon type. Hard runner and long kicker who plays pretty wide.

[Sedat]

I think this is an astute decision in isolation, but I am mystified by the 3 years given to VDM and 2 years to Baker (and to a lesser extent the 2 years given to Poulter).

These 4 have taken up a lot of space on the list for 2024-2025 (and 2026 in the case of VDM), and if we're being kind the jury is still out on all of them as viable and bankable medium to long-term AFL standard players.

[Grantysghost]

This is a good pick up. He was amazing in that semi v the Dogs at Box Hill. He ran and ran and ran and had a ton of the ball. From memory decent disposal too.
Half back/wing I think.

[Grantysghost]

I know nothing about him, but a quick search suggests he has been playing in defence, is he a lockdown or rebounding type?

Here's the mini of the vfl semi, I'm sure he will pop up regularly you probably don't need to watch the entire thing.

https://www.afl.com.au/video/1027685...=1694223000001

[Bulldog Revolution]

Cant believe I posted a thread on this thinking I was first to the punch and had outplayed BAD

Interesting selection - decisively quick from the listen management team - competition for spots on a wing

[G-Mo77]

I think this is an astute decision in isolation, but I am mystified by the 3 years given to VDM and 2 years to Baker (and to a lesser extent the 2 years given to Poulter).

These 4 have taken up a lot of space on the list for 2024-2025 (and 2026 in the case of VDM), and if we're being kind the jury is still out on all of them as viable and bankable medium to long-term AFL standard players.

I don't mind the money ball selections but like you said it's a long term investment for a ceiling that already looks to have been reached by all. All these guys as well as Scott are good VFL players and one their day are ok at AFL level. Not sure on this guy, I doubt his best football is in front of him or there are many new tricks available.