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  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 44662

    Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

    Welcome to the Kennel
    Shifter write up

    Luke Cleary
    Sandringham Dragons, NAB League / Beaumaris FC
    State: Victoria Metro
    Height: 189cm
    Weight: 80kg
    Date of Birth: 05/03/02

    Invited to the NAB AFL Draft Combine last year but overlooked in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft, he has bounced back, taking every opportunity to impress including strong performances in the Victorian Young Guns match as well as representing Victoria Metro at under-19s level. This complemented his polished performances for the Sandringham Dragons, playing seven matches and averaging 20.1 disposals at 82 per cent efficiency (a strong indication of his composure with the ball in hand). A fine intercept mark and reader of the play across half-back, he finished runner-up in the Dragons' best-and-fairest award this year.
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"
  • GVGjr
    Moderator
    • Nov 2006
    • 44662

    #2
    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

    POSITION: Defender

    A consistent performer over the season in the defensive 50 across all levels of competition, Cleary showed onlookers exactly why he earned a draft combine invite in 2020, despite such little exposure. The top-ager impressed this year with his positioning behind the ball which allowed his intercepting game to thrive, following up with well measured and safe kicks. Cleary may not be the flashiest or most damaging defender from the draft pool, but he has shown that he’s a reliable and composed figure under pressure in defensive 50.

    STRENGTHS:

    + Kicking efficiency
    + Positioning
    + Intercepting
    + Rebounding

    IMPROVEMENTS:

    - Contested game
    - Hurt factor
    Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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    • GVGjr
      Moderator
      • Nov 2006
      • 44662

      #3
      Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

      We do love our defenders
      Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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      • soupman
        Bulldog Team of the Century
        • Nov 2007
        • 5113

        #4
        Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

        Man we love drafting half back flankers
        I should leave it alone but you're not right

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        • comrade
          Hall of Fame
          • Jun 2008
          • 18033

          #5
          Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

          Is another tweener sized defender really a need? O’Brien, Khamis, Crozier, Cordy and now Cleary.

          A ruckman or a genuine key defense prospect would have been a better choice, imo.
          Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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          • Eastdog
            WOOF Communtiy Organiser
            • Feb 2012
            • 18292

            #6
            Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

            Welcome Luke. Intercept marking trait I like. Easton Wood vibes
            "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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            • Sedat
              Hall of Fame
              • Sep 2007
              • 11261

              #7
              Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

              Originally posted by comrade
              Is another tweener sized defender really a need? O’Brien, Khamis, Crozier, Cordy and now Cleary.
              Louis Butler as well
              "Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"

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              • The Bulldogs Bite
                Hall of Fame
                • Dec 2006
                • 11246

                #8
                Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                Seems an odd choice based on profile...

                We seem to refuse to stock up on key defender or rucks.
                W00F!

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                • GVGjr
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 44662

                  #9
                  Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                  Originally posted by The Bulldogs Bite
                  Seems an odd choice based on profile...

                  We seem to refuse to stock up on key defender or rucks.
                  Charlie Dean was available but was very unlikely.
                  Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"

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                  • MrMahatma
                    Coaching Staff
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 3966

                    #10
                    Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                    Welcome fella! Go dogs!

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                    • choconmientay
                      WOOF Member
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 1312

                      #11
                      Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                      Found this footage on twitter of the vice-captain of the Dragons
                      It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela

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                      • Mofra
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 14958

                        #12
                        Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                        We were always going to take an overager, we love them.
                        Good luck to the kid.
                        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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                        • Bornadog
                          WOOF Clubhouse Leader
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 66742

                          #13
                          Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                          All the best to Luke.
                          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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                          • soupman
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 5113

                            #14
                            Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                            Anyone else reckon Duryea replacement? Seems like a good tackler, decent medium size, looks assured with the ball and a good intercept mark without being spectacular at either.
                            I should leave it alone but you're not right

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                            • boydogs
                              WOOF Member
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 5844

                              #15
                              Re: Welcome to the Western Bulldogs - Luke Cleary

                              Originally posted by soupman
                              Anyone else reckon Duryea replacement? Seems like a good tackler, decent medium size, looks assured with the ball and a good intercept mark without being spectacular at either.
                              Looks more like Bailey Williams, not a standout athletically but well balanced
                              If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.

                              Formerly gogriff

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