Toast Welcome to the kennel Vandermeer

[Testekill]

He looks about 12

Bailey Dale looked like he was 14 when we drafted him

 

[dogwatch]

He will forever be The Flying Dutchman!

 

[Ash1337]

His highlights remind me a bit of Griffin before his transition to midfield. Hope he doesn't like hunting.

 

[dish licker]

Looks really good, happy to welcome him to our team, will fit Bevo's game plan.

 

[immortalmike]

Judging purely from the highlights I do see the Tutt comparison. He moves well in space and has a great kicking action. Hopefully he can do it without shitting himself when under the slightest pressure like Tutt used to. If he can I see a very important player for our future.

 

[Snake Livermore]

Luke Beveridge: Where'd you find this bloke?
Nick Austin (points to Mooroopna on map): We Vandemeer

 

[dogwatch]

Congrats on your first game young fella. Go out there like you belong. Like you own the joint.

Go the Flying Dutchman!

 

[weltschmerz]

 

[BEaston]

congrats to him

 

[maddog37]

Excited

 

[hatescaptcha]

Stoked for him. Has the speed we are after and a lovely long kick. Reminds me of Brad Lynch (who I still hold hope for).


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[Mofra]

I really liked his VFL style of play last year. He might be a bit raw right now but good luck to him. He's quick, but even more importantly in games he actually uses his pace.

 

[Mojorisin]

It's very common for silky/quick players to be a little soft and not like the physical stuff. . . This lad isn't one of them

 

[Norm De Guerre]

One of the advantages of playing in empty stadiums is hearing how hard he kicks the ball.

Its the thing that made me an instant fan when I saw him kick the thing during his first open training session.

I have high hopes that he is the hard running, long kicking wingman that Brad Lynch was supposed to and Lachie Hunter will never be.

His debut may even encourage me to tune in. Maybe...

 

[Chicago1]

I get excited when I hear when a new player makes his debut. It's a fantastic accomplishment.

But I just know that I'm going to call him Vander Haar or Van der Hum. I'm living in the 70s/80s.

 

[SPower]

Welcome and congrats young man.
Not a lot to raise a smile after yesterday. 3 very poor efforts.

 

[Boyd oh Boyd]

The 'Shepp Dog' lapping things up

Laitham Vandermeer had to wait a while to realise his dream of making his AFL debut. Heading into his third game against Sydney on Thursday night, the speedster from Mooroopna is keen to make up for lost time.

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Love that he trained with Baz 3 times a week over the break (and seems to look up to him despite being older).

 

[Whoyagot]

Feel like he has a lot of potential. Great to have the opportunity to build confidence at the level. Hopefully he’ll have a breakout game in the next couple of weeks!

 

[Virgin Dog]

Breakout game for him tonight, despite the disappointing end.

Three quarters of footy, and he managed 13 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles, a goal and 458 metres gained. The next best at 3qtr time is Bailey Williams on 377

This kid is special

 

[DognBones]

This kid just loves to be involved in the action, constantly running to positions, putting pressure on opponents and tackling. Looks like we might have found a missing link: a quick wing/half forward who kicks well.

 

[weltschmerz]

This kid just loves to be involved in the action, constantly running to positions, putting pressure on opponents and tackling. Looks like we might have found a missing link: a quick wing/half forward who kicks well.

If he keeps it up, we could have found that winger we've been looking for, right on our own list.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

He can really play. Like, really really play. Exactly what we've been screaming out for. His inexperience shows defensively, but he doesn't look inherently like a bad defender which is a massive boost to his chances of being a very high quality player. Deceptively strong mark, too. I like him a lot.

 

[BEaston]

How good was his poise in kicking that goal??
Most players just jam that on the boot, let alone a guy in his 3rd game or whatever

 

[ScragCity]

It's quite remarkable how well he's playing so early in his career. He has all of the attributes we have lacked in recent times. He and Baz are carrying the team this year.