Welcome to the Bulldogs: Laitham Vandermeer

[azabob]

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.

I hope we get more than 12 games from him!

I thought Vandermeer was a penetrating kick (45+ easily) but after Friday night I'm not so sure.

[Remi Moses]

No offense to Gary Walpole ( did win us a game against Melbourne once ) but I hope he’s a better player

[ratsmac]

I loved his repeat efforts from Laith the other night. It was a very heated game against the orange as Bevo says, and Laith wasn't intimidated one bit. He put on a couple of tackles within a couple seconds at one point keeping the pressure right on the scumbags. He's made of the right stuff it would seem. I like him.

[Twodogs]

No offense to Gary Walpole ( did win us a game against Melbourne once ) but I hope he’s a better player

Sealed it actually. We won by 7 points that day and Gary (on debut) kicked the goal that put us more than a goal up.

[Testekill]

I loved his repeat efforts from Laith the other night. It was a very heated game against the orange as Bevo says, and Laith wasn't intimidated one bit. He put on a couple of tackles within a couple seconds at one point keeping the pressure right on the scumbags. He's made of the right stuff it would seem. I like him.

He's quick and he takes the game on, I like the kid and he hasn't been timid out there.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

In trying circumstances, I think he's acquitted himself pretty well.

He doesn't take a backward step at all, has great pace / a nice sidestep, had adjusted well to the pace of the game and we know he has good skills.

Needs time/games - perfect time (and season) to do this.

Mofra (IIRC) and I have been on his bandwagon from day one

[Mofra]

Mofra (IIRC) and I have been on his bandwagon from day one

I knew zero about him until we drafted him, and I did like the way he played at VFL level. He seems to have a little cockiness about him which we lack.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Am i in trouble for pointing out Laitham has a neck length not dissimilar to Gladstone Small?
II really wanna call Laitham, Gladstone!
I loved Gladstone Small..his bowling at MCG was beautiful.....

[Scorlibo]

He’s got a bit of Jason Tutt in his posture and movement.

Perhaps a bit of nerves impacting the finesse in his kicking early on but you can hear the pure connection he makes with the ball. Also love seeing his passion on display - after he lost that contest against Rowbottom in the goal square the fist went straight into the turf, I imagine the coaches would be telling him to redirect that energy into the next piece of play but as a supporter it’s good to see that he’s emotionally invested.

[comrade]

He’s got a bit of Jason Tutt in his posture and movement.

Perhaps a bit of nerves impacting the finesse in his kicking early on but you can hear the pure connection he makes with the ball. Also love seeing his passion on display - after he lost that contest against Rowbottom in the goal square the fist went straight into the turf, I imagine the coaches would be telling him to redirect that energy into the next piece of play but as a supporter it’s good to see that he’s emotionally invested.

A rich man's Jason Tutt.

[Bulldog Joe]

He’s got a bit of Jason Tutt in his posture and movement.

Perhaps a bit of nerves impacting the finesse in his kicking early on but you can hear the pure connection he makes with the ball. Also love seeing his passion on display - after he lost that contest against Rowbottom in the goal square the fist went straight into the turf, I imagine the coaches would be telling him to redirect that energy into the next piece of play but as a supporter it’s good to see that he’s emotionally invested.

At least so far he lacks the concrete in his hands to be compared to Tutt.

[EasternWest]

A rich man's Jason Tutt.

A Jason Tutt with actual game, if you will.

[Twodogs]

Am i in trouble for pointing out Laitham has a neck length not dissimilar to Gladstone Small?
II really wanna call Laitham, Gladstone!
I loved Gladstone Small..his bowling at MCG was beautiful.....

Gladstone Small was walking past a group of me and my mates at the MCG one day so we gave him a bit of a sledge and he gave us one back. He ended up sitting and talking with us for 45 minutes or so. Really nice guy.

[Remi Moses]

Sealed it actually. We won by 7 points that day and Gary (on debut) kicked the goal that put us more than a goal up.

Left foot torpedo that bounced through . Complete accident
When you win two games for the year you tend to remember the wins

[Ozza]

Its interesting to see the amount of love Laith is getting on here since his debut. I don't disagree with it at all - but interesting to see how fans react to players - where a 7 possession game from a new player can be so warmly embraced!