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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Re: Father/Son Watch
Yeah of course.
Sometimes I just like to take a step back and think about where we are at on and off the field compared to what I grew up with.
I mean I'm going to an Essendon household tonight having won 8 of the last 9 against them....! Dream stuff.BT COME BACK!
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Re: Father/Son Watch
I am still keen on making Naughton a mid or winger.
He has the agility to do it and would allow the other talls to be talls.Life is to be Enjoyed not EnduredComment
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Re: Father/Son Watch
Twomey on Croft:
Twomey spoke of Jordan Croft, the son of former Western Bulldogs defender Matthew, who is a 201cm key position player and could add to the recent draft additions of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and another father-son in Sam Darcy.
“He’s really exciting,” Twomey said of Croft Jnr.
“The thing I like about Jordan Croft is, yes he’s 201cm, but he’s really fleet-footed, he’s quick and agile, and you need to be that as a key forward in today’s game.
“He’s got a little bit of growth to go in terms of his body development. He’ll obviously get time to do that at the Dogs, it’s not going to be a rush to get him in.
“Amazing isn’t it. Three out of four years you have a 200cm player that you have first call on.”Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Father/Son Watch
Zero Hanger on Croft:
Jordan Croft (Western Bulldogs)
Son of: Matthew Croft (186 games for Footscray/Western Bulldogs)
Height: 200cm
Position: Key Forward
Club: Maribyrnong Park
The Bulldogs are already home to a plethora of tall options in their attack, with former top 10 draft picks Darcy, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Aaron Naughton already calling Whitten Oval home.
Croft is set to join that crop at the end of this year as the Dogs look to continue their rich history of attaining talented father-son selections. What Croft's arrival will mean for the likes of Darcy and Naughton remains to be seen, with the talented duo able to play in defence and are part of an already brimming group of tall forwards.
The Dogs are likely to be weighing up their assets for this year's trade period as well, with the Footscray-based club currently holding two first-round selections (their own and Brisbane's) and could have a bid land in the top 20 for Croft.
The teenager booted 14 goals in his last four games for the Calder Cannons prior to the National Championships, where he also had an impact for Vic Metro across three matches - culminating with a three-goal haul against South Australia.
Speaking on Zero Hanger TV, Alvaro said Croft has emerged as a top 15 prospect for this year's draft thanks to a strong start to his Talent League campaign and impressive National Championships carnival.
"With the Vic Metro rotation he only played three games, which was a bit bizarre to me, but he's definitely a top-15 prospect," Alvaro said.
"Should set the Bulldogs back a pretty penny, especially after they bid so highly on Jaspa Fletcher last year. That then might come back to bite them.
"But he's a great player. I love his aggression and athleticism, you can see him chasing down players, using his closing speed, and then hitting players hard. He attacks the ball in the air really nicely.
"We talk about upside, he's definitely got it. The way he moves, the way he attacks the ball and what he could be is really what you're looking at. He's one of those talls that's definitely in the first-round conversation."Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Father/Son Watch
Rookie Me KPP Edition on Croft:
TALL TALENT TIME
Jordan Croft (Calder Cannons/Vic Metro)
Key Forward | 200cm | 80kg | 12/05/2005
An athletic key forward who can also pinch-hit in the ruck, Croft is another first round prospect tied to the Western Bulldogs. The son of Matthew is a raw type but has massive upside, possessing serious pace at 200cm and an unbelievable leap. Perhaps most importantly, he attacks the ball hard and lays aggressive tackles to showcase the kind of mongrel key position players need. Croft is also working on his goal kicking and has booted 15.8 in six Talent League games this season.
Draft Range: 10-15Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Re: Father/Son Watch
So he's going to eat up one of our firsts?Comment
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Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023Comment
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