Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

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  • Bornadog
    WOOF Clubhouse Leader
    • Jan 2007
    • 67700

    #1

    Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    Lachie to play 150 this Friday. What a champ and one of our top 5 important players.
    A Charlie Sutton winner and premiership player and son of Mark Hunter, Lachie I think is one of the best wingers in the AFL.

    Last edited by Bornadog; 17-06-2021, 03:10 PM.
    FFC: Established 1883

    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
  • Bornadog
    WOOF Clubhouse Leader
    • Jan 2007
    • 67700

    #2
    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

    FFC: Established 1883

    Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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    • The bulldog tragician
      Senior Player
      • Apr 2013
      • 1978

      #3
      Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

      I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.

      I feel early on many including me didn’t think he’d make it. Smallish, not fast, and seemed selfish (like what we’ve doubted with Rhylee). He’s worked so hard to become a more complete and ultra fit player, is a leader on the field, and is now quite indispensable. Great stuff Lachie!
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      • Happy Days
        Hall of Fame
        • May 2008
        • 10245

        #4
        Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

        He deserves immense credit for changing nearly everything about his play style in order to make it. From a flighty half forward far too reliant on the occasional high mark and an otherwise limited trick bag, to an overwhelming outside presence involved in pretty much every possession chain we've had for about 6-7 seasons.

        He's just about the hardest working player in the whole league and should be held up as an example to any young player struggling coming to grips with every other player around them also being a huge gun.
        - I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -

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        • comrade
          Hall of Fame
          • Jun 2008
          • 18103

          #5
          Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

          Originally posted by Happy Days
          He deserves immense credit for changing nearly everything about his play style in order to make it. From a flighty half forward far too reliant on the occasional high mark and an otherwise limited trick bag, to an overwhelming outside presence involved in pretty much every possession chain we've had for about 6-7 seasons.

          He's just about the hardest working player in the whole league and should be held up as an example to any young player struggling coming to grips with every other player around them also being a huge gun.
          Blows my mind that a bloke with the physique of a 30+ accountant can run 14-15km+ every game without too much effort. A genuine genetic freak in terms of running ability.
          Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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          • Dry Rot
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jan 2007
            • 6471

            #6
            Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

            2021 season - best career form now?
            The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

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            • Vred
              Senior Player
              • Nov 2018
              • 1301

              #7
              Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

              Big congrats to Lachie, one of the 'heart and soul' players of the club, hope we see him for another 150.
              [I][B]"Its always good to win the Ashes test match'' - Libba, AFL Grand Final, 2016[/B][/I]

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              • Eastdog
                WOOF Communtiy Organiser
                • Feb 2012
                • 18378

                #8
                Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                Congratulations Lachie on 150 games. One of our most hard working players in our side. A huge part of the engine room through the middle.
                "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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                • Mofra
                  Hall of Fame
                  • Dec 2006
                  • 15116

                  #9
                  Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                  Other midfielders have said he's the most important player in our side, given the way he's a virtual on-field coach for us.
                  A freak runner too
                  Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                  • bulldogsthru&thru
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • May 2011
                    • 8048

                    #10
                    Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                    Originally posted by The bulldog tragician
                    I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.

                    I feel early on many including me didn’t think he’d make it. Smallish, not fast, and seemed selfish (like what we’ve doubted with Rhylee). He’s worked so hard to become a more complete and ultra fit player, is a leader on the field, and is now quite indispensable. Great stuff Lachie!
                    Hmmm, now that you mention it, Rhylee is quite similar to Lachie in build. Does anyone know if Rhylee has a tank anywhere near that of Lachie's?

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                    • Axe Man
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Nov 2008
                      • 11494

                      #11
                      Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                      Originally posted by The bulldog tragician
                      I forgot how long Lachie’s been round. Played alongside Griff8n, Hargrave, Cross & co.
                      True although he just missed Shaggy who retired in 2012, the year Lachie was drafted.

                      Originally posted by Dry Rot
                      2021 season - best career form now?
                      Probably hard to surpass 2016 and 2018 from an individual point of view. Averaged over 27 possessions and picked up 13 Brownlow votes in a premiership year and won the B&F in 2018.

                      Seems to be playing a more team orientated role now to the detriment of individual stats.

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                      • comrade
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Jun 2008
                        • 18103

                        #12
                        Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                        Originally posted by bulldogsthru&thru
                        Hmmm, now that you mention it, Rhylee is quite similar to Lachie in build. Does anyone know if Rhylee has a tank anywhere near that of Lachie's?
                        I doubt anyone at the club has a tank anywhere near Lachie's. He is a certified freak.
                        Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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                        • azabob
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Sep 2008
                          • 15481

                          #13
                          Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                          Originally posted by Dry Rot
                          2021 season - best career form now?
                          Interesting question. Or are we as supporters finally catching up to just how good he is and has been in hindsight?

                          I'm not sure our entire supporter base is sold on just how vital Hunter is to our set up.
                          More of an In Bruges guy?

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                          • Bornadog
                            WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 67700

                            #14
                            Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                            Originally posted by azabob
                            Interesting question. Or are we as supporters finally catching up to just how good he is and has been in hindsight?

                            I'm not sure our entire supporter base is sold on just how vital Hunter is to our set up.
                            Won B&F in 2018.
                            FFC: Established 1883

                            Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.

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                            • jeemak
                              Bulldog Legend
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 22150

                              #15
                              Re: Congratulations to Lachie Hunter on 150 Games

                              I love the way he plays. He's maddening, but you just have to accept that and at least it's entertaining.
                              TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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