Footscray Bulldogs Finals 2025

[GVGjr]

Need Buku and Croft to play. Cannot rely on Walker to do it every week. Buku not allowed and Croft might be sore

As BAD mentioned, Khamis didn't qualify for finals.
Croft is still training away from the main group and despite doing a lot of work he has to be doubtful.
There are two training sessions this week which might tell the story.

[GVGjr]

Training is on Tues morning for the senior listed players who qualified (9.20am) and then the full VFL list at 3.20pm on Thursday.

[Axe Man]

VFL Bulldogs to host Hawks in Prelim Final

Footscray will host Box Hill in the First Preliminary VFL Final this Saturday afternoon.

The Bulldogs and Hawks will go head-to-head from 2:10pm AEST at Mission Whitten Oval on Saturday 13 September.

The match will be broadcast live and free on 7mate and 7plus for those who can’t make it.

Footscray was this year’s minor premier and enters the preliminary final on a 12-match winning streak. The Bulldogs will be looking for atonement after losing at home to Southport by 10 points in last year’s preliminary final.

Box Hill reached the preliminary final with a thrilling three-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the second semi final, courtesy of a goal on the final siren to Bodie Ryan.

The Hawks last played in a preliminary final in 2023, where they were beaten by eventual premiers the Gold Coast Suns by 15 points.

Footscray will be hunting its first Grand Final appearance since winning the 2016 premiership, while Box Hill won the 2018 flag when it last reached a Grand Final.

The first preliminary final will be broadcast live and free on 7mate in Victoria and 7plus nationally.

Preliminary finals scheduling ensures clubs playing in the Smithy’s VFL Grand Final have the same number of days break and allows for Frankston to return home on Saturday evening.

The 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final will be played at IKON Park on Sunday, September 21 from 2:15pm. First Preliminary Final

Footscray Bulldogs vs Box Hill Hawks
Saturday 13 September, 2:10pm AEST
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung
Broadcaster: 7mate and 7plus Ticketing

Admission prices for the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Finals Series are as follows:

For matches played in Victoria during Wildcard Finals through to the Preliminary Finals, admission prices will be adults $15, concession/pensioners $10 and children under 15 free.

Tickets can be purchased from midday Tuesday each week of the finals series via www.intix.com.au/org/vfl.

[Eastdog]

Great time 2:10pm traditional old school.

Planning on going.

Was good to catch up with Prince Imperial at the qualifying final last week.

I checked out the Bulldog Museum from the window for the first time at the game as well.

Go Footscray!

[Axe Man]

Calsher Dear has been ruled out with a hamstring injury which should mean Mitch Lewis returns the the AFL side. He kicked 4 in the VFL final against Brisbane on the weekend so happy for him to not be there on Saturday.

[jazzadogs]

Calsher Dear has been ruled out with a hamstring injury which should mean Mitch Lewis returns the the AFL side. He kicked 4 in the VFL final against Brisbane on the weekend so happy for him to not be there on Saturday.

Great news. Mitch Lewis was the specific player I had in mind when I posted about eligibility.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Would be an incredible effort by Frankston if they get over Southport. A Footscray/Frankston grand final would be a fun vibe

[BontlowSzn]

Will the travelling emergency/emergencies that head to Adelaide come back and play the following day? Could it depend if Hawthorn win or not?

[GVGjr]

Will the travelling emergency/emergencies that head to Adelaide come back and play the following day? Could it depend if Hawthorn win or not?

I think they would return to play.

[GVGjr]

Good session today.
Busslinger, Dolan, Croft and Scott got through the session.
Treloar finished earlier but seemed okay.
Lobb joined in again.

Dale and Gallagher walked a lap.

[josie]

Preliminary Tickets for sale from midday today.

[Eastdog]

Preliminary Tickets for sale from midday today.

Just got my ticket before. Now hoping for a Bulldog win to get into the Grand Final.