Lydon Bligh-Parker was born in Bathurst but moved to Albury/ Wodonga at an early age of 18 months. It was in Albury where Lydon began his AFL career at the age of 8 playing for the Lavington Panthers, Murray Magpies and Thurgoona Bulldogs. At the age of 18, Lydon moved from Albury to Sydney where…
By Kate Booth Katie Johnston has made quite the impression in her first season of AFL, showing determination, skill and athleticism each and every week. She naturally runs rings around her opponents and has become a key defender for Warners Bay. Johnno was born in Taree and grew up in the Forster area. She was…
-written by Elizabeth Brown & David Redden Terrigal Avoca’s solid 48-point victory over Warners Bay at Feighan Oval was completely overshadowed by the massive Warners Bay injury toll. Oscar Anderson (fractured arm), Josh Raineri (shoulder), gun forward Jack Hardman (possible broken arm) and Kobe McClure (ankle) were all first-half casualties on a tough day for…
Written by Corey Deverell and Kayne Gibbs. To celebrate his 100th game for Warners Bay, this week’s player profile is of Lachlan ‘Dev’ Deverell, our vice-captain, reigning Russel Macey Medal winner and ever-reliable backman. Dev was born into an AFL pedigree, with father John Deverell widely recognised as a club immortal and tenacious fullback. Lachlan…
GE BDAFL Reserve Grade Round 7 saw the Ressies side travel to Gosford. Saturday was a perfect day for football and as players were arriving at the ground they were confronted with a competitive Gosford side, duck droppings all over the ground and Muz getting his hair braided so his locks didn’t get in his…
Bulldogs Captain Elizabeth Brown reaches the historic 50 game mark for the club: written by Kate Booth Round 7 will see Warners Bay women’s captain, Elizabeth “Liz Ellis” Brown playing her 50th game for the club. Liz has been consistent both on and off the field since the beginning of the GE Women’s BDAFL competition…
-written by Kate Booth Yet another hard-fought match for the Warners Bay women on the weekend. Round 5 saw the girls take a loss on home turf against Wyong Lakes, however, the margin did not reflect the contest. The competition was on from the first bounce, and the effort from the Bulldogs remained strong…
In the Black Diamond Cup, Warners Bay welcomed back three of their most influential players, Jack Hardman, Nic Turner and Ben Hunter and in doing so returned to the winners list with a 18.14.122 to 6.7.43 over Wyong Lakes at Feighan Oval. Whilst the Bulldogs welcomed back players, Wyong Lakes coach Michael Tos had to…
-written by Kate Booth This week’s player profile will focus on long-standing Bulldog, Leesa Wholohan. The 2018 season marks Leesa’s third at the club and will likely will not be her last. Leesa was born and bred in the East End of Newcastle City, starting her sporting journey when she was 7 years old on…
by Kate Booth Sammy “Pocket-Rocket” Delaney: New addition to Doggies takes to footy like a duck to water The Player Profile this week is on Bulldogs Womens newcomer, Sam Delaney. Sam made her mark in the opening round of the 2018 season in a standout performance against Killarney Vale. Sammy’s speed, disposals and attack of…
