Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

[Bornadog]

12:05 pm ETU Stadium (Port Melbourne)

Teams to come

[ledge]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Apparently Tom Odonnells first game. Anyone know what size/ height he is and where he could line up ?

[Axe Man]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Apparently Tom Odonnells first game. Anyone know what size/ height he is and where he could line up ?

We signed James who is 197cm and 88kg. Tom is his brother who is in the Victorian cricket squad.

You would think it would make sense for him to at least begin in defence from a list needs view but also since it's usually seen as an easier place to learn than forward.

[ledge]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

We signed James who is 197cm and 88kg. Tom is his brother who is in the Victorian cricket squad.

You would think it would make sense for him to at least begin in defence from a list needs view but also since it's usually seen as an easier place to learn than forward.

Thanks, my mistake. I have no idea on his size.

[Bornadog]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Thanks, my mistake. I have no idea on his size.

https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/players/11626/james-o-donnell

He has number 18

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Southport at the old North Port oval!

They aren't travelling as well as previous seasons winning only 1 of 4 matches. Sit just above us on the ladder. With our weakened lineup, they could be the ideal opponent.

[Happy Days]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

It’s because they lost Billy Gowers and his Frank Ocean haircut.

[Axe Man]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

VFL Team | Round 5

Laith Vandermeer will play his first game in nearly eight weeks when he lines up for Footscray VFL this weekend against Southport.

Vandermeer suffered a broken fibula on the eve of the AFL season, sidelining him for the opening month and a half of football.

Joining him in the ‘Scray side is fellow AFL-listed Bulldog Hayden Crozier, who has also been cleared to play following a back injury a fortnight ago, and new rookie James O’Donnell, who will make his red, white and blue debut.

Taylor Duryea, Tim O’Brien and Toby McLean all come out of the team after receiving senior call-ups, while Mitch Hannan, Robbie McComb and Jamieson Ballantyne have been included.

Tristan Maple and Joel Garner have also been cut, but named as emergencies for the clash.

The VFL side will do battle with the Sharks from 12.05pm tomorrow afternoon at the ETU Stadium (North Port Oval).

The match will be livestreamed via afl.com.au/vfl, with score updates available via @FootscrayVFL on Twitter.

VFL Team – Round 5

Footscray v Southport
Saturday 22 April, 12.05pm AEST
ETU Stadium (North Port Oval)

B: Ryan Gardner, Jedd Busslinger, Hayden Crozier
HB: Jay Rantall, Sam Darcy, Luke Cleary
C: Charlie Clarke, Lachlan Sullivan, Caleb Poulter
HF: James O’Donnell, Buku Khamis, Laitham Vandermeer
F: Rhylee West, Mitch Hannan, Cody Raak
R: Jordon Sweet, Lachlan McNeil, Robbie McComb

INT: Luke Goater, Ewan MacPherson, Cooper Craig-Peters, Dan Orgill, Jamieson Ballantyne

EMG: Joshua Chatfield, Josh Patullo, Joel Garner, Tristan Maple, Josh Kellett, Sam Willoughby

[Axe Man]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

I'm guessing a few of those named aren't making it back from Perth in time for the game.

[Bornadog]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Surprised Joel Garner out

[Axe Man]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Surprised Joel Garner out

He won't be, I'm guessing at least 4 or 5 of those guys are in Perth and won't play.

[GVGjr]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

I'm guessing a few of those named aren't making it back from Perth in time for the game.

I'd say they have kept 25 players over there so I suspect you are right on the money.

[ledge]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Good to see Laith back , we need more speed in the seniors asap.

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Didn't the legendary Gary Dempsey play for Southport?

[HOSE B ROMERO]

Re: Round 5: Footscray v South Port - Saturday 22 April 2023

Good to see Laith back , we need more speed in the seniors asap.

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