Belarus Bison
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Head coach: LaHug. Assistant: nas. Recruiter: stew42
Def: 13
J Lever (Adel) - H Crozier (Freo) - O McDonald (Melb) - J Smith (Coll) - J Hunt (Melb) - R Bonner (Port) - A Oxley (Coll) - S Lemmens (GC) - M Paparone (Bris) - H Goddard (StK) - J Nelson (WC) - N Wright (StK) - B Long (StK D/F)
Mid: 13
A Treloar (Coll) - D Tyson (Melb) - L Dunstan (StK) - M Hutchings (WC) - D Tucker (Freo) - S Kerridge (Carl) - J Lonergan (GC) - S Powell-Pepper (Port) - D Clarke (Ess) - N Graham (Carl M/F) - H McLuggage (Bris M/F) - M Poholke (Adel M/F) - J Jansen (Geel M/F)
Ruck: 3
B Grundy (Coll) - T Nankervis (Rich R/F) - R O'Brien (Adel)
Fwd: 11
J. Darling (WC) - T Membrey (StK) - J Cripps (WC) - L Weller (Freo) - K Stewart (Haw) - J Simpkin (NM) - D Moore (Coll) - B Lennon (Rich) - A Fasolo (Coll) - K Langford (Ess F/M) - M de Boer (GWS F/M)
HOF:
Senior assistant in runner up team, HoneyBadger/CrowsFan.
Press releases & draft news
09/09/12
It has been confirmed by coach LaHug that Tom Rockliff will not be offered in any trades during the off season. When asked about his availability, LaHug stated "It has been a tough season for Tom in the midfield but we believe there is a role for him in our forward line for the 2013 season".
10/09/12
The Bison have completed a 3-way trade with the Trolls and the Titans that sees the Bison pick up Heath Scotland and Harry Taylor in exchange for Brent Stanton, as well as picks 10 and 28 in the draft in exchange for picks 7 and 50. The Bison would like to thank Brent for his services to the Bison but feel the move to strengthen up the backline fitted the clubs needs to be successful in the near future.
11/09/12
The Bison have given up draft picks 10 and 28 for Sam Mitchell and pick 56. We welcome Sam and are hoping he can fill the role of a premium midfielder that was vacated by Brent Stanton.
13/09/12
In the early hours of the morning, the Bison have finally agreed to terms with the Trolls to get Dayne Zorko. The young Lion should be a feature for years to come but will also make an immediate impact to (hopefully) the forward line. The Bison also welcome senior midfielder Jude Bolton to the team and hope that he has a few years of scoring left in him. However, to gain something you have to lose something in return and the Bison bid farewell to Alex Rance, Heath Grundy, and Will Hoskin-Elliot. We would like to thank Alex, Heath, and Will for their services.
After some back and forth, the Bison have also secured Paul Duffield from the Savage Sons in exchange for Nathan Jones and draft upgrades. It is sad to see Nathan leave as there is a lot of potential with him but we felt it was best for the club to pick up Paul for our defence.
23/09/12
Despite great hesitance to trade him, the need for a strong forward has forced the Bison to trade young midfielder Ben Cunnington. In exchange, the Bison get star Jack Riewoldt. Also departing in the trade were Andrew Krakouer and Eddie Betts. The Bison wish Ben, Andrew and Eddie all the best with their future endeavours.
2016 Trade News
Out: Tom Rockliff + ND #59
In: Adam Treloar + Darcy Tucker + ND #30
Out: Sam Mitchell
In: Jake Lever
Out: James Kelly
In: Oscar McDonald + Hayden Crozier
We'd like to thank our outgoing stars, Tom Rockliff, Sam Mitchell, and James Kelly. We'd like to welcome new players Darcy Tucker, Jake Lever, Oscar McDonald, and Hayden Crozier. We'd particularly like to welcome Adam Treloar to the club in a likely captaincy role.
:o The Bison have made a comeback.
Quote from: LaHug on September 09, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
Press releases & draft news
It has been confirmed by coach LaHug that Tom Rockliff will not be offered in any trades during the off season. When asked about his availability, LaHug stated "It has been a tough season for Tom in the midfield but we believe there is a role for him in our forward line for the 2013 season".
LaHug = Voss :o
Quote from: Ricochet on September 09, 2012, 04:22:23 PM
Quote from: LaHug on September 09, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
Press releases & draft news
It has been confirmed by coach LaHug that Tom Rockliff will not be offered in any trades during the off season. When asked about his availability, LaHug stated "It has been a tough season for Tom in the midfield but we believe there is a role for him in our forward line for the 2013 season".
LaHug = Voss :o
They're onto me... RUN AWAY!
Quote from: LaHug on September 09, 2012, 04:27:59 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 09, 2012, 04:22:23 PM
Quote from: LaHug on September 09, 2012, 02:33:27 PM
Press releases & draft news
It has been confirmed by coach LaHug that Tom Rockliff will not be offered in any trades during the off season. When asked about his availability, LaHug stated "It has been a tough season for Tom in the midfield but we believe there is a role for him in our forward line for the 2013 season".
LaHug = Voss :o
They're onto me... RUN AWAY!
hahaha dont worry Vossy we love you for turning him into a MID/FWD
Hooray Rockliff confirmed forward next season! ;D
Quote from: CrowsFan on November 21, 2012, 10:40:45 PM
Hooray Rockliff confirmed forward next season! ;D
WINNING!
The Bison welcome 7 new faces to the team after the completion of the national draft.
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| Tim Membrey - Pick 19 | Nathan Wright - Pick 30 |
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| Mason Wood - Pick 33 | Nick Graham - Pick 39 |
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| Mark Hutchings - Pick 49 | Max Duffy - Pick 62 |
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| Brant Colledge - Pick 63 |
The Bison have high hopes for what some media outlets are already calling The Super Seven!
For those wondering what our team currently looks like as it hasn't been updated in a while it looks like this...
Defenders (11)
Heath Scotland, Matthew Suckling, Paul Duffield, Harry Taylor, Luke Russell, Troy Chaplin, Bret Thornton (fwd), Jordan Russell, Joshua Bootsma, Luke Brown, Nathan Wright
Midfielders (13)
Sam Mitchell, James Kelly, David Armitage, David Mundy, Clint Jones, Daniel Jackson, Luke Ball, Xavier Ellis, Jordan Gysberts, Brad McKenzie, Alex Woodward, Nick Graham, Mark Hutchings
Rucks (3)
Sam Jacobs, Josh Jenkins Angus Graham
Forwards (13)
Dayne Zorko, Tom Rockliff, Jarryd Roughead, Jude Bolton, Colin Sylvia, Angus Monfries, Matthew Stokes, Quinten Lynch, Liam Jones, Tim Membrey, Mason Wood, Max Duffy, Brant Colledge
haha, I was going to say 'thats a good backline, a beast forward line, and ok ruck line...but filthy, filthy midfielders.'
Exactly why we are after some quality ones zip ;)
Yeah that is an awesome forward line, but Xavier Ellis is mid only.
Wow really lez? After only playing 3 games this year that seems pretty harsh on him...
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,69525.0.html
Yeah they must of put finals into prospective.
That just says Ellis. Could be Brandon Ellis...
clutching at straws- brandon ellis played defence all year :P
I brought it up to Jroo and he said Xavier wen I thought it was Brandon... :-[
Well I just don't get how you can change a guys position when he has only played 3 games!
he played 6 games including finals. They may have taken VFL into account as well.
He's a spud anyways
Quote from: Ziplock on December 10, 2012, 01:49:29 AM
he played 6 games including finals. They may have taken VFL into account as well.
Yeah, but in the grand final he played in defense (after starting forward), in the match against Adelaide he was used as a forward tag on Reilly, and against Port he also played forward. If anything he should be a forward not a mid. Oh well :(
The Bison would like to welcome our new assistant coach, luvfooty, to the team!
With CrowsFan and luvfooty on board, there's little doubt that we have the best coaching line-up in the league!
Quote from: LaHug on September 02, 2013, 07:39:12 PM
The Bison would like to welcome our new assistant coach, luvfooty, to the team!
With CrowsFan and luvfooty on board, there's little doubt that we have the best coaching line-up in the league!
Bit of a star line-up there. 3 of the best DT coaches on the site!
Quote from: LaHug on September 02, 2013, 07:39:12 PM
The Bison would like to welcome our new assistant coach, luvfooty, to the team!
With CrowsFan and luvfooty on board, there's little doubt that we have the best coaching line-up in the league!
Thanks LaHug
Glad to be aboard with 2 great coaches as yourself and CF
Quote from: Spinking on September 02, 2013, 07:41:45 PM
Bit of a star line-up there. 3 of the best DT coaches on the site!
Your questions that we had to answer got me realising that she wasn't involved yet. How can two back-to-back Elxam champ not be involved in EXV yet?! Had to jump at the opportunity!
Quote from: luvfooty on September 02, 2013, 07:49:14 PM
Thanks LaHug
Glad to be aboard with 2 great coaches as yourself and CF
Looking forward to big things!
Tbh I had been ask before can't remember for which of the XV's before but turned them down.
Quote from: PowerBug on September 02, 2013, 07:55:27 PM
Last week I was wondering why LF wasn't involved in XV's yet. Well done Huggy on securing a brilliant coach. :)
Quote from: luvfooty on September 02, 2013, 07:55:25 PM
Tbh I had been ask before can't remember for which of the XV's before but turned them down.
Must've been my awesome pitch! I got all of the HOFers from the Bison and sat them down to discuss why LF would be making the right call ;)
A new season brings a new logo to the Belarus Bison :)
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The head looks weird yet fierce, I like it!
Looks good HB
Someone(won`t mention his name) is meant to be doing a new one for me but he may have forgotten about it.
Howdy all, stew42 here, recently appointed Assistant Coach of Belarus Bison. Having had experience as an Assistant Coach of the Birmingham Dragons and a caretaker coach of the now defunct Newcastle Falcons in the British domestic game, I'm thrilled to be finally fulfilling my continental aspirations. I feel that there is a lot of potential in this side, as well as rich heritage, and that we will rise one better than we did in 2013.
While I'm here, here are the trades the mighty Bisons have completed so far in the off-season. Message LH, Honey Badger or me for trade offers :D
Out: P. Duffield + S. Jacobs + N36
In: A. Fasolo + B. Grundy + N11 + N23
Out: D. Mundy
In: N18 + N28 + N48
We'd like to thank Duffield, Sauce and Mundy for their services during their time with us
This leaves us with the following picks in the National Draft: 6, 11, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28, 48, 50, 64
And the following Rookie Draft picks: 6, 20, 34, 48, 62
(...I believe. Source: http://forum.fanfooty.com.au/index.php/topic,98712.0.html)
Some great draftees to be added to the Bison. Thrilled to welcome:
Pick 6: Jayden Laverde
Pick 11: Lachie Weller
Pick 18: Kyle Langford
Pick 22: Darcy Moore
Pick 27: Caleb Marshbank
Pick 28: Hugh Goddard
Pick 48: Jackson Nelson
Pick 50: Declan Hamilton
Quote from: stew42 on December 31, 2014, 03:51:07 PM
Some great draftees to be added to the Bison. Thrilled to welcome:
Pick 6: Jayden Laverde
Pick 11: Lachie Weller
Pick 18: Kyle Langford
Pick 22: Darcy Moore
Pick 27: Caleb Marshbank
Pick 28: Hugh Goddard
Pick 48: Jackson Nelson
Pick 50: Declan Hamilton
Thanks stew. I'll update the main page and everything over the next week or so. Finally through moving interstate/Christmas/NYE/sister's wedding and have time to breathe.
Its January 2016.
The team now looks like this:
Head coach: LaHug
Def: M. Suckling D/F (WB), T. Chaplin (Rich), C. O'Shea (PA), L. Brown (Adel), N. Wright (StK),
X. Ellis (WC), H. Goddard (StK), C. Marchbank (GWS), S. Lemmens (GC), M. Paparone (Bris), R. Bonner (PA), J. Nelson (WC),
A. Francis D/M (Ess)
Mid: T. Rockliff (Bris), S. Mitchell (Haw), M. Hutchings M/F (WC), J. Kelly (Ess Top Up), L. Dunstan (StK), B. McKenzie (NM), N. Graham (Carl), J. Jansen (Geel), B. Colledge (WC), L. Weller (Freo), A.Oxley (Coll)
Ruck: M. Lobbe (Port), B. Grundy (Coll)
Fwd: J. Darling (WC), A. Monfries (Port) (Ess Debacle), M. DeBoer F/M (Freo), A. Everitt (Carl), J. Laverde (Ess)
L. Jones (Carl), T. Membrey (StK), J. Cripps (WC), B. Lennon (Rich), K. Turner (NM), A. Fasolo (Coll), K. Langford (Ess),
L. Russell F/M (GC), D. Moore (Coll)
Hey all, having just been appointed to the Belarus Bison board by Senior Coach LaHug, the following players are currently delisted / retired.
Retirements / Delisted.
T Chaplin. (Ret)
C O'Shea. (Del)
X Ellis. (Ret)
B McKenzie. (Del)
B Colledge. (Del)
M de Boer. (Del) ****Re Drafted GWS****
A Everitt. (Ret)
L Russell. (Del)
L Jones. (Del)
A Monfries. (Del)
Head coach: LaHug. Assistant: nas. Recruiter: stew42
Def: 12
J Lever (Adel) - H Crozier (Freo) - O McDonald (Melb) - J Smith (Coll) - J Hunt (Melb) - R Bonner (Port) - A Oxley (Coll) - S Lemmens (GC) - M Paparone (Bris) - H Goddard (StK) - J Nelson (WC) - B Long (StK D/F)
Mid: 13
A Treloar (Coll) - D Tyson (Melb) - L Dunstan (StK) - M Hutchings (WC) - D Tucker (Freo) - S Kerridge (Carl) - J Lonergan (GC) - S Pepper-Powell (Port) - D Clarke (Ess) - N Graham (Carl M/F) - H McLuggage (Bris M/F) - M Poholke (Adel M/F) - J Jansen (Geel M/F)
Ruck: 3
B Grundy (Coll) - T Nankervis (Rich) - R O'Brien (Adel)
Fwd: 12
J. Darling (WC) - T Membrey (StK) - J Cripps (WC) - L Weller (Freo) - K Stewart (Haw) - J Simpkin (NM) - D Moore (Coll) - B Lennon (Rich) - A Fasolo (Coll) - N Wright (StK) - K Langford (Ess F/M) - M de Boer (GWS F/M **Re Drafted**)
National Draft:
Round #1 Pick #1: Hugh McLuggage
Round #1 Pick #15: Sam Pepper-Powell
Round #2 Pick #17: Jy Simpkin
Round #3 Pick #30: Dylan Clarke
Round #3 Pick #31: Ben Long
Round #4 Pick #45: Myles Poholke
Rookie Draft / PSD:
Round #1 Pick #1: Josh Smith
Round #1 Pick #5: Kade Stewart
Round #2 Pick #15: Reilly O'Brien
Round #3 Pick #21: Jayden Hunt
Round #4 Pick #43: Pass
Round #5 Pick #57: Pass
Trades:
Out: Tom Rockliff + ND#59.
In: Adam Treloar + Darcy Tucker + ND#30.
Out: Sam Mitchell.
In: Jake Lever.
Out: James Kelly (Ess).
In: Oscar McDonald + Hayden Crozier.
Out: Matthew Lobbe + Matthew Suckling + R#29.
In: Tony Nankervis + Sam Kerridge + R#24.
Out: A Francis + C Marchbank.
In: J Lonergan + R#5.
Out: L Brown + K Turner + J Laverde + R#24.
In: D Tyson + R#21.
Love your work, nas!
Season 2017 Results & Best & Fairest.
Round 1: Bison (1349) lost Eagles (1502).
Votes: A Treloar (3) B Grundy (2) J Hunt (1)
Round 2: Bison (1250) lost Wolves (1485).
Votes: D Tyson (3) B Grundy (2) M Weller (1)
Round 3: Bison (1359) lost Titans (1379).
Votes: T Nankervis (3) J Hunt (2) A Treloar (1)
Round 4: Bison (1317) lost Roulettes (1591).
Votes: J Smith (3) D Tyson (2) T Membrey (1)
Round 5: Bison (1164) lost Stallions (1328)
Votes: N Graham (3), D Tyson (2) T Membrey (1)
Round 6: Bison (1145) lost Storm (1302)
Votes: L Dunstan (3), D Tyson (2) T Nankervis (1)
Round 7: Bison (1283 ) lost Loins (1509 )
Votes: B Grundy (3), J Smith (2), L Dunstan (1),
Round 8: Bison (1391) won Bears (1315 )
Votes: B Grundy (3), A Treloar (2), J Lever (1)
Round 9: Bison (1245) lost Bashers (1654)
Votes: A Treloar (3), B Grundy (2), L Dunstan (1)
Round 10: Bisons (1134) lost Valkyries (1481)
Votes: A Treloar (3), B Grundy (2), T Nankervis
Round 11: Bisons (1111) lost Hulks (1143)
Votes: J lever (3), B Grundy (2), D Tucker (1)
Round 12: Bisons (1316) defeated Metals (1151)
Votes: S P-P (3), A Treloar (2), A Fasolo (1)
Round 13: Bison (1380) Lost Crushers (1511)
Votes: B Grundy (3), J Hunt (2), A Treloar (1)
Round 14: Bison (1330) defeated Bears (1267)
Votes:L Dunstan (3), A Treloar (2), B Grundy (1)
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Bisons 2017 Seasons Best & Fairest Winner
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Nicely done, nas! And well deserved by Grundy. Absolute beast with Nank sniffing at his heels for the ruck spot.
Congrats to Grundy, at the start of the season would have thought Treloar was a monty.
Bisons 2017 / 2018.
Def: 12
J Lever (Adel) - H Crozier (Freo) - O McDonald (Melb) - J Smith (Coll) - J Hunt (Melb) - R Bonner (Port) - A Oxley (Coll) - S Lemmens (GC) - M Paparone (Bris) - H Goddard (StK) - J Nelson (WC) - B Long (StK D/F)
Mid: 13
A Treloar (Coll) - D Tyson (Melb) - L Dunstan (StK) - M Hutchings (WC) - D Tucker (Freo) - S Kerridge (Carl) - J Lonergan (GC) - S Pepper-Powell (Port) - D Clarke (Ess) - N Graham (Carl M/F) - H McLuggage (Bris M/F) - M Poholke (Adel M/F) - J Jansen (Geel M/F)
Ruck: 3
B Grundy (Coll) - T Nankervis (Rich) - R O'Brien (Adel)
Fwd: 12
J. Darling (WC) - T Membrey (StK) - J Cripps (WC) - L Weller (Freo) - K Stewart (Haw) - J Simpkin (NM) - D Moore (Coll) - B Lennon (Rich) - A Fasolo (Coll) - N Wright (StK) - K Langford (Ess F/M) - M de Boer (GWS F/M)
Delisted / Retired.
2017:
Trade Period 1:In:Out:National Draft:Round 1 Pick:Rookie Draft:Round 1 Pick:Trade Period 2:In:Out:
LH & stew, guys thanks for having me around, it has been a pleasure to have been an assistant to you both.
Having received the reins as Coach of the Bears, it seems I also have inherited the fact that we play each other in rivalry rounds. Will enjoy the banter leading up to this in the upcoming seasons.
Quote from: nas on August 22, 2017, 10:33:50 AM
LH & stew, guys thanks for having me around, it has been a pleasure to have been an assistant to you both.
Having received the reins as Coach of the Bears, it seems I also have inherited the fact that we play each other in rivalry rounds. Will enjoy the banter leading up to this in the upcoming seasons.
Thanks nas. You've been an absolute legend and have really helped with the Bison rebuild. If you'd like to give us a free Isaac Heeney on the way out, that'd be great. HP would never give him over :(
Quote from: LaHug on August 22, 2017, 10:54:28 AM
Quote from: nas on August 22, 2017, 10:33:50 AM
LH & stew, guys thanks for having me around, it has been a pleasure to have been an assistant to you both.
Having received the reins as Coach of the Bears, it seems I also have inherited the fact that we play each other in rivalry rounds. Will enjoy the banter leading up to this in the upcoming seasons.
Thanks nas. You've been an absolute legend and have really helped with the Bison rebuild. If you'd like to give us a free Isaac Heeney on the way out, that'd be great. HP would never give him over :(
Never say never!
Bisons 2017 / 2018.
Def: 14
J Lever (Melb) - H Crozier (WB) - O McDonald (Melb) - J Smith (Coll) - J Hunt (Melb) - R Bonner (Port) - A Oxley (Coll) - M Paparone (Bris) - H Goddard (StK) - B Long (StK D/F) - T Cutler (Bris) - N Robertson (Bris D/M) - N Coffield (StK) - J Garner (Port)
Mid: 9
A Treloar (Coll) - D Tyson (Melb) - L Dunstan (StK) - D Tucker (Freo) - S Kerridge (Carl) - J Lonergan (GC) - S Pepper-Powell (Port) - D Clarke (Ess) - L Davies-Uniacke (NM)
Ruck: 2
B Grundy (Coll) - T Nankervis (Rich)
Fwd: 14
T Membrey (StK) - J Cripps (WC) - L Weller (GC) - J Simpkin (NM) - D Moore (Coll) - A Fasolo (Coll) - N Wright (StK) - K Langford (Ess F/M) - B Sier (Coll F/M) - J Ross (Haw) - M Hutchings (WC M/F) - N Graham (Carl M/F) - H McLuggage (Bris M/F) - M Poholke (Adel M/F)
Delisted / Retired.
2017:
Trade Period 1:In:Tom Cutler
Brayden Sier
Nick Robertson
Blaine Boekhorst
N28
Out:Reilly O'Brien
N17
N31
N45
R16
R30
National Draft:Luke Davies-Uniacke
Nick Coffield
Joel Garner
Jackson Ross
Rookie Draft:Round 1 Pick:Trade Period 2:In:Out:Retirements & Delistings:Jarrad Jansen
Blaine Boekhorst
Kade Stewart
Ben Lennon
Sean Lemmens
Jackson Nelson
Jack Darling
Matthew de Boer
New Mascot image?
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