WOOF Player Awards 2025

**Bulldog Joe** · 19-05-2025, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Mantis

Does this include Bont & Libba?

Asking for me who can't spell their surnames.

Some are obvious and that is Ok, where it is clearly a shortened version of the surname.

While I do know that Bailey Williams is often referred to as Truck I cannot be certain that a poster means Bailey Williams

I prefer not to assume.

There was one last week for Chugga. I have no idea who the poster was referring to.
Fortunately it did not impact the overall result.

**GVGjr** · 19-05-2025, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Bulldog Joe

Some are obvious and that is Ok, where it is clearly a shortened version of the surname.

While I do know that Bailey Williams is often referred to as Truck I cannot be certain that a poster means Bailey Williams

I prefer not to assume.

There was one last week for Chugga. I have no idea who the poster was referring to.
Fortunately it did not impact the overall result.

Matt Kennedy

I agree that we could all just stick to their names not nicknames

**Bulldog Joe** · 19-05-2025, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by GVGjr

Matt Kennedy

I agree that we could all just stick to their names not nicknames

I did actually assume it was Kennedy but based that on who the votes overall were being credited to.

Kennedy also has another widely used nickname of Bam Bam.

**Bulldog Joe** · 21-05-2025, 04:46 PM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 10 game against Essington

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 10 Western Bulldogs spiflicate the Grounded Bombers

Marmo

4 – Bailey Dale
3 – Rhylee West
2 – Ed Richards
1 – Tom Liberatore

Comments
A brilliant performance with an abundance of vote worthy contributors
A couple of records this week with 62 WOOFers contributing votes including some first timers.
10 players featured with a clear winner and a pronounced 2nd^d through to 4^th despite many more players performing at a high level
Bailey Dale (225 of possible 248) recorded the highest ever vote tally to go with his record possession game. Rhylee West (148) was next from Ed Richards ( 117) and Tom Liberatore (82).
Bontempelli (27) led the remainder from English (9), Harmes (7), Kennedy and Lobb (2 each) and James O’Donnell with a solitary vote.

Leaderboard

17 – Tom Liberatore
16 - Ed Richards
10 – Bailey Dale
9 – Sam Darcy
8 - Matt Kennedy
6.5 Marcus Bontempelli
6 – James Harmes, Rhylee West

**Ozza** · 21-05-2025, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by GVGjr

Matt Kennedy

I agree that we could all just stick to their names not nicknames

Note to self....next weeks votes are not to be

4. Digger
3. Truck
2. Colonel
1. Chilli

**Bulldog Joe** · 28-05-2025, 05:27 AM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 11 game against Geelong

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 11 Western Bulldogs lose to Geelong at their government funded Toy Stadium

Marmo

4 – Ed Richards
3 – Matt Kennedy
2 – Tom Liberatore
1 – Rory Lobb

Comments
A disappointing result despite a strong fightback, but missed opportunities prevented a victory.
This week we had 43 WOOFers contributing votes including one first time voter.
11 players featured with a tight tussle decided by the last vote cast.
Ed Richards (145 of possible 172) was the narrowest of winners from Matt Kennedy (144) and Tom Liberatore (83). Rory Lobb (22) took the minor vote from Bontempelli (19). Rhylee West (6) led the remainder from Vandermeer (5), Khamis (3) and Naughton, Davidson and Baker each with a solitary vote.

Leaderboard

20 - Ed Richards
19 – Tom Liberatore
11 - Matt Kennedy
10 – Bailey Dale
9 – Sam Darcy
6.5 Marcus Bontempelli
6 – James Harmes, Rhylee West

A change at the top with ED Richards taking the lead, while Matt Kennedy moves to 3rd place.

**Bulldog Joe** · 12-06-2025, 08:28 AM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 13 game against Hawthorn

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 13 Western Bulldogs fail to appear from their bye and lose to a committed Hawthorn

Marmo

4 – Matt Kennedy
3 – Rory Lobb
2 – Bailey Dale
1 – Ed Richards

Comments

A disappointing result off a very slow start and never really threatened to get back in the game.
This week we had 34 WOOFers contributing votes.
Despite a lack lustre performance 12 players featured in the votes, possibly reflecting that it was difficult to find enough worthy recipients.
Matt Kennedy (91 of possible 136) was the top scored from Rory Lobb (74) just ahead of Bailey Dale (69) and Ed Richards (37). Joel Freijah (19) led the remainder ahead of Vandermeer (17), O’Donnell (10), Bontempelli (5), English (4), Davidson (2) with Williams and Dolan each with a solitary vote.

Leaderboard

21 - Ed Richards
19 – Tom Liberatore
15 - Matt Kennedy
12 – Bailey Dale
9 – Sam Darcy
7 – Rory Lobb

**Stevo** · 12-06-2025, 11:22 AM

Thanks BulldogJoe

**Bulldog Joe** · 18-06-2025, 05:56 AM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 14 game against St Kilda

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 14 Western Bulldogs back to form with a shellacking of St Kilda

Marmo

4 – Bailey Williams
3 – Rory Lobb
2 – Bailey Dale
1 – Sam Darcy

Comments

A comprehensive win with plenty of contributors.
This week we had 47 WOOFers cast votes.

Despite a strong team performance only 8 players featured in the votes in a very tight contest.
Bailey Williams (119 of possible 188) was the top scorer from Rory Lobb (111) and Bailey Dale (96). Returning from injury Sam Darcy (79) was very impressive to take the minor vote ahead of Ed Richards (50). Matt Kennedy (9) led the remainder with Joel Freijah and Tommy Liberatore (both 3) rounding out the voting.

Leaderboard
21 - Ed Richards
19 – Tom Liberatore
15 - Matt Kennedy
14 – Bailey Dale
10 – Sam Darcy, Rory Lobb

**Bulldog Joe** · 25-06-2025, 06:35 AM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 15 game against Richmond

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 15 Western Bulldogs decimate Richmond

Marmo

4 – Marcus Bontempelli
3 – Sam Darcy
2 – Tim English
1 – Ed Richards

Comments

Another comprehensive victory with an excellent team performance.
This week we had 50 WOOFers cast votes.

Despite a strong team performance only 7 players featured in the votes but WOOFers were almost unanimous that they had witnessed a MarcusClass performance in awarding top votes to Bontempelli (199 of possible 200).

The unicorn Sam Darcy (115) was a strong second choice with much maligned Tim English (73) again showing his detractors that he is very capable. The sublime Ed Richards (59) took the minor vote from an impressive Sam Davidson (39).

Rory Lobb (13) and Matt Kennedy (2) were the others to score votes.

Leaderboard

22 - Ed Richards
19 – Tom Liberatore
15 - Matt Kennedy
14 – Bailey Dale
13 – Sam Darcy
10.5 - Marus Bontempelli
10 - Rory Lobb

**Bulldog Joe** · 02-07-2025, 04:14 PM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 16 game against Sydney

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 16 Western Bulldogs defeat a ferocious Sydney in hostile territory

Marmo

4 – Joel Freijah
3 – Lachie Bramble
2 – Aaron Naughton
1 – Ryley Sanders

Comments

A gritty performance under physical pressure with the team carried by the season’s lesser lights and occasional whipping boys.
This week we had 55 WOOFers cast votes which is a record.

While there were 9 players in the votes it was really concentrated on just 4. Heading the charge was perhaps the best teenager currently playing in Joel Freijah (208 of possible 220), from one of the season’s whipping boys in Lachie Bramble (146) and much maligned Aaron Naughton (118). The minor vote went to Ryley Sanders (58).

There was a big gap to the remainder lead by Matt Kennedy (8) the Baileys (Dale and Williams both with 5), Sam Darcy (2) and James Harmes (1).

There was no change in the top 7 on the leaderboard.

Leaderboard

22 - Ed Richards
19 – Tom Liberatore
15 - Matt Kennedy
14 – Bailey Dale
13 – Sam Darcy
10.5 - Marus Bontempelli
10 - Rory Lobb

**NAUGHTY100** · 06-07-2025, 11:14 AM

Thank you Bulldog Joe , for the time and work you put into this , much appreciated .

**Bulldog Joe** · 06-07-2025, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by NAUGHTY100

Thank you Bulldog Joe , for the time and work you put into this , much appreciated .

Thanks
Glad to be able to contribute.

**Bulldog Joe** · 10-07-2025, 07:13 AM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 17 game against North Melbourne
Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 17 Western Bulldogs overcome some early heat to defeat a tenacious North

Marmo

4 – Tom Liberatore
3 – Aaron Naughton
2 – Marcus Bontempelli
1 – Ed Richards

Comments
Despite some worrying early signs the team asserted their ascendancy to record a solid victory.

This week we had 44 WOOFers cast votes.

There were 9 players in the votes with a clear top 2. Tom Liberatore (167 of possible 176) played one of his best career games to celebrate his 250^th and ensure team victory.

Aaron Naughton (128) continued the resurgent form of the previous week to be a strong contributor. Bontempelli (58) displayed his class to take 3^rd position from Ed Richards (47).

Leading the rest was Tim English (24) from Rory Lobb (12) and Matt Kennedy (2).

Rhylee West and Ryley Sanders each recorded a single vote.

Leaderboard
23 - Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore
15 - Matt Kennedy
14 – Bailey Dale
13 – Sam Darcy
12.5 - Marus Bontempelli
10 - Rory Lobb

Tom Liberatore has joined Ed Richards at the top of the leaderboard

**Bulldog Joe** · 16-07-2025, 06:09 PM

WOOF Player Awards - (WPA)

Here is the tally Board after our Round 18 game against Adelaide

Tuesday evenings around 8.00pm will be the cut off time to cast your votes after a game....then soon after the results will be up on this thread.

Round - 18 Western Bulldogs again fail the test against a finals contender with a loss to Adelaide

Marmo

4 – Marcus Bontempelli
3 – Ed Richards
2 – Aaron Naughton
1 – Tom Liberatore

Comments

A disappointing effort despite strong contributions from most of the recognised better players. The scoreboard probably flattered the overall performance.

The disappointment among WOOFers highlighted with only 31 casting valid votes. The lowest in many weeks.

There were 7 players in the votes but a concentration in the top 3. Marcus Bontempelli (122 of possible 124) a clear standout from Ed Richards (77) and Aaron Naughton (75). Tom Liberatore (21) led the remainder, with Bramble (12), English (2) and Garcia (1) the only others with votes.

Leaderboard

26 - Ed Richards
24 - Tom Liberatore
16.5 - Marus Bontempelli
15 - Matt Kennedy
14 – Bailey Dale
13 – Sam Darcy
10 - Rory Lobb

Ed Richards regains the outright lead as Bont moves to 3^rd.