2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

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  • Hotdog60
    Bulldog Team of the Century
    • Aug 2009
    • 5904

    2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

    Find out which Bulldogs are set to reach individual player milestones throughout the 2023 home-and-away season.



    200 games
    Midfield bull Tom Liberatore (195 games) will become the first Bulldog of season 2023 to reach 200 matches if he plays the first five rounds. Skipper Marcus Bontempelli (193) is also set to add another accolade to his achievements, in line to reach his double-century in round seven.



    150 games
    Off-season recruit Rory Lobb (140) is set to notch up game 150 against Adelaide at Mars Stadium, following 74 games for GWS and 66 games for Fremantle. High-flying defender Hayden Crozier (138) would be celebrated against reigning premiers Geelong in round 12, if he plays every match to that point.



    100 games
    Five Bulldogs are set to raise the bat this season, including fan favourites Toby McLean (96), Tim English (85) and Bailey Smith (84). Defensive duo Ed Richards (85) and Alex Keath (86) are also in line to breakthrough for triple-figure games.

    50 games
    Utility Roarke Smith (47) is just three games away from reaching his long-awaited 50th match – a feat worth celebrating after his earlier seasons were marred by injuries. Key defender Ryan Gardner (43) and Cody Weightman (40) would be next, followed by Anthony Scott (35), Laith Vandermeer (33) and Lachie McNeil (29) after the mid-season bye.

    If they don't miss a match...
    Round 3 v Brisbane – Roarke Smith (50)

    Round 4 v Richmond – Toby McLean (100)

    Round 5 v Port Adelaide – Tom Liberatore (200)

    Round 7 v Hawthorn – Marcus Bontempelli (200), Ryan Gardner (50)

    Round 10 v Adelaide – Rory Lobb (150), Cody Weightman (50)

    Round 12 v Geelong – Hayden Crozier (150)

    Round 14 v North Melbourne – Alex Keath (100)

    Round 16 v Fremantle – Tim English (100), Ed Richards (100), Anthony Scott (50)

    Round 17 v Collingwood – Bailey Smith (100)

    Round 18 v Sydney – Laith Vandermeer (50)

    Round 22 v Hawthorn – Lachie McNeil (50)

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  • EasternWest
    Hall of Fame
    • Aug 2009
    • 10002

    #2
    Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

    Geez Bont 200 games. I'm not ready for this - it's like your dog turning 10.
    "It's over. It's all over."

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    • Testekill
      WOOF Member
      • Jan 2015
      • 2327

      #3
      Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

      50 has been a long time coming for Roarke thanks to his injury history, gonna be some teary videos in the lead up.

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      • The Bulldogs Bite
        Hall of Fame
        • Dec 2006
        • 11245

        #4
        Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

        Originally posted by EasternWest
        Geez Bont 200 games. I'm not ready for this - it's like your dog turning 10.
        Quoted for truth.
        W00F!

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        • Bornadog
          WOOF Clubhouse Leader
          • Jan 2007
          • 66700

          #5
          Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

          We are getting to be an old team now
          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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          • Eastdog
            WOOF Communtiy Organiser
            • Feb 2012
            • 18286

            #6
            Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

            Originally posted by EasternWest
            Geez Bont 200 games. I'm not ready for this - it's like your dog turning 10.
            It feels like it has gone quick. Just a great player Bont. Be great if he recaptures his 2021 form. It has been a privilege to have watched his career progress.
            "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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            • Eastdog
              WOOF Communtiy Organiser
              • Feb 2012
              • 18286

              #7
              Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

              Originally posted by bornadog
              We are getting to be an old team now
              I think we are the 2nd oldest team. Certainly have the experience. We can’t use the list is young excuse now
              "Footscray people are incredible people; so humble. I'm just so happy - ecstatic"

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              • MrMahatma
                Coaching Staff
                • Sep 2007
                • 3964

                #8
                Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

                Originally posted by Eastdog
                I think we are the 2nd oldest team. Certainly have the experience. We can’t use the list is young excuse now
                2nd oldest? Wow. That’s a bit of a surprise but I guess we brought in some old fellas over the off season and the core group is getting older.

                Big season ahead.

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                • F'scary
                  WOOF Member
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 4089

                  #9
                  Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

                  Originally posted by Eastdog
                  I think we are the 2nd oldest team. Certainly have the experience. We can’t use the list is young excuse now
                  The drafting of the Buss Driver makes so much sense in this context. Jones and Keath.
                  Officially on the Bus-wagon

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                  • Axe Man
                    Hall of Fame
                    • Nov 2008
                    • 11159

                    #10
                    Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

                    Lets get those father sons locked away.

                    Liam Jones needs 34 games over the next 3 years, fortunately for us he only played 95 at Carlton.

                    Keath still needs another 44 which seems unlikely given his recent injury history.

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                    • 1eyedog
                      Hall of Fame
                      • Mar 2008
                      • 13235

                      #11
                      Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

                      Originally posted by EasternWest
                      Geez Bont 200 games. I'm not ready for this - it's like your dog turning 10.
                      Has been so durable though we really have got our money worth. Only just turned 27 so in his absolute prime.
                      But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

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                      • Mofra
                        Hall of Fame
                        • Dec 2006
                        • 14946

                        #12
                        Re: 2023 milestones: Which Dogs are set to celebrate?

                        Originally posted by 1eyedog
                        Has been so durable though we really have got our money worth. Only just turned 27 so in his absolute prime.
                        Bont past his prime works still be a 40 goal a year forward. Not sure his hips will let him play midfield post 30
                        Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers

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