For the first time in a long, long time Footscray is back in the VFL and Whitten Oval will again host matches.
After teaming up with Werribee and then Williamstown, the Western Bulldogs will field its own team. And, Footscray have recruited strongly to ensure its VFL club is not only competitive, but will push for finals.
Certainly, the recruiting of Messrs Markovic and Lower (co-captains), Prismall and Russell adds the necessary experience that all clubs need. And, they’ve complimented that with a bevy of young talent from the TAC Cup as well as Fort, Keras and Sullivan from Werribee.
With the Bulldogs list relatively even there will be some quality players playing each week for Footscray and that bodes well for the club’s return to the VFL.
FAST FACTS
Coach: Chris Maple
Captain: Nick Lower / Lukas Markovic
Affiliate: AFL stand alone
Last season record: N/A
Last season finish: N/A
Best & Fairest winner: N/A
Welcome: Lukas Markovic (Western Bulldogs), Nick Lower (Western Bulldogs), Brent Prismall (Williamstown), Jordan Russell (Collingwood), Darcy Fort (Werribee), David Iaccarino (Western Jets), Will Hayes (Sandringham Dragons), JD Hayes (Melbourne Grammar), Mitch Jensen (Calder Cannons), Will Sullivan (Werribee), Jordan Keras (Werribee)
Follow on twitter: @FootscrayVFL
Last Modified on 03/04/2014 09:46