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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
josie
I am a vfl watcher and he is a smooth mover with an accurate kick. I can recall a few speedy bursts.
Good luck to the Flying Dutchman!! (No idea if he has Dutch heritage- guessing from the surname he might!!!).
There's been a lot of talk about pace in relation to this young bloke.
I believe Jack Dyer once said of a player: "He runs quicker in the rain than he does in the wet."
Ah, pace! It's an inexact science!
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
I wonder where he will play?
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
bornadog
I wonder where he will play?
Drafted after a season in back line so we can rule that out
Wing and backline I think. Perhaps seen as a replacement for Hunter and Wood
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Drafted after a season in back line so we can rule that out
Wing and backline I think. Perhaps seen as a replacement for Hunter and Wood
That is what I expect, but who knows.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Drafted after a season in back line so we can rule that out
Wing and backline I think. Perhaps seen as a replacement for Hunter and Wood
I've seen him at half forward at VFL level too. I think he'll get a run in a few spots. Personally if there's a back line spot I'd want Ed Richards and Bailey Williams rotating through there. Collingwood killed us with a press so we need blokes who can run through it. 60m players.
Originally Posted by
merantau
There's been a lot of talk about pace in relation to this young bloke.
I believe Jack Dyer once said of a player: "He runs quicker in the rain than he does in the wet."
Ah, pace! It's an inexact science!
Laith isn't just quick, but he actually uses his pace in games. He takes off after getting possession with the ball. I suspect his style of play might make the jump up to AFL lever harder but he seems the type of player worth pumping some games into because when it "clicks" he'll be brilliant for us.
I'm really bullish on him. We have some fringe kids I just like.
Lachie Young is in a similar category for mine. Raw as hell, not really ready, but can't wait for them to have 20+ games under their belt and a couple of pre-seasons because they're not just good footballers, but have genuine AFL-level traits that can be developed.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Good luck to Laitham on debut.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
I really hope he keeps his spot.
Made a couple of blunders a player with a few more games under his belt wouldn't make, but he actually got himself into good positions a number of times which was promising. Some players debut and leave you with question marks, Laith is one I think we should invest more gametime in.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
Mofra
I really hope he keeps his spot.
Made a couple of blunders a player with a few more games under his belt wouldn't make, but he actually got himself into good positions a number of times which was promising. Some players debut and leave you with question marks, Laith is one I think we should invest more gametime in.
Yeah he did alright. Definitely worth giving a few more games at least.
Looks like he's not short on confidence.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
EasternWest
Yeah he did alright. Definitely worth giving a few more games at least.
Looks like he's not short on confidence.
Had a few words for Brad Hill when he took a mark on him at one stage. We need more swagger so it was good to see
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Originally Posted by
Mofra
I really hope he keeps his spot.
Made a couple of blunders a player with a few more games under his belt wouldn't make, but he actually got himself into good positions a number of times which was promising. Some players debut and leave you with question marks, Laith is one I think we should invest more gametime in.
He missed a couple of kicks, but they were kicks that were trying to open up the game and they were the right options (possibly aside from not choosing to use Bont early). He was probably the only upside from the game.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
A pacy anything is sorely needed in our lineup and he looks like he can find the ball. Encouraging debut.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Plenty to persist with here.
Confident, competitive, knows how to find it and has that Robby Flower-esque hunch that just spells good things.
Love to see him settle in and make one the wings his own.
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Bit of a Harry high pants
Good debut , bit to work with
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
I’d be very disappointed if he was dropped.
There is a lot to work with.
Takes the game on, breaks the lines with his running and runs hard, he also appears to have depth in his kicking which is something we currently lack.
More of an In Bruges guy?
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Re: Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer
Laitham Vandermeer really reminds me of Gary Walpole. Anyone remember him? Came from Fish Creek and played 12 games for us in the '80s. Vandermeer plays and moves just like him.
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