Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

[Hotdog60]

Well the season is done and dusted but the list rating still goes on as we continue to evaluate each player on our list starting with the highest number Lin Jong down to Matthew Suckling.
The poll will run for a week and when your post in the poll if you can give a reason on your thoughts so we can share your insights.
At the end we'll see how our list looks in the eyes of WOOF members.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

A few stats:
Age : 19
Height: 184cm
Weight: 75Kg
Games: 2

Louis Butler arrived at the Western Bulldogs via a third round selection (pick 53 overall) in the 2019 NAB AFL Draft. A defender from the Sandringham Dragons who can also play as an outside midfielder, Butler is an athletic running player who displays excellent ball use and decision making. He impressed while representing Vic Metro in the 2019 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, averaging 18 disposals in four matches. He was prolific with the Dragons in the NAB League, averaging 20.6 disposals in eight matches. The 18-year-old also captained his school team, Brighton Grammar, in 2019.

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[GVGjr]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

I think he will make it as a player, he's composed and a good kick but is going to need time
Good debut season for him all things considered

[Happy Days]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

He's allegedly a great kick but I didn't see it in his game, nor anything else to get very excited by.

I know it's harsh but I'm pretty worried by our 2019 draft class as a whole.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

It a bit hard to tell with the limited vision we've had but if he can partner up with Hunter over the preseason and get super fit could he have a roll on the wing. If his decision making and ball skill are up there he could be a very handy player.

[Bornadog]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

I actually thought he had a few good moments, but panicked a little in some games (understandable). We haven't seen much of him, so hopefully next year with VFL back, he can get some experience.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Tenacious but lacked polish. Doesn’t appear to be the outside player that was advertised which is probably a good thing, but he’s going to struggle to make it if he can’t adjust to the pace of the game and have a high hurt factor with his possessions. Very small sample size to be fair.

Let’s see how he goes in 2021.

[soupman]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Hasn't really shown a trait that makes him stand out yet. Two games playing as a bit of a general defender though and averaged 15 touches (which is probably close to 20 in normal quarters) suggest he knows how to find the ball which is a positive.

[jeemak]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Good that he was able to get his hands on it a bit, and really it's often only the elite first or second gamers who are composed with the footy trying to kick through defencive structures.

Hopefully he has a solid preseason and takes another couple of positive steps.

[Bornadog]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Someone has voted delist - I find that very strange.

[FrediKanoute]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Too early to tell. Lack of games at Footscray will have hurt his development, so may need time.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

Way too early to tell, but the decision to recruit him as another half back was perplexing.

Doesn't appear to have a standout trait, but seems to have an ability to find the ball.

Lack of VFL program hurts his development, so next year will tell us more.

[AshMac]

Re: Rating our list 2020 Louis Butler 18

I liked what I saw. Good head and a nice enough kick. Could be a bit quickier but can see him definitely playing a role. Was a bit frustrated he didn’t get a few weeks to run at it whilst we persevered with players who showed less in the games he played. One to watch with quiet optimism next year for me