I’m not really a religious man, but thank God… Footy is back!
I know it is “only” a match-sim, and I know many of you won’t pay much attention to these games.
That’s what I am here for – it saves you asking “who’s that guy?” when the home and away season rolls around.
We started things with a trip to the Whitten Oval to watch the Dogs and Bombers battle it out in a classic Crowded House kind of day in Melbourne. Yep, four-seasons-in-one-day.
Some of the stars were missing, but that normally provides the opportunity for others to shine. Some talented kids were on display, with Isaac Kako, Jed Busslinger, Jordan Croft, and Nate Caddy all suited up to have a run around, and there was plenty to take in.
The Mongrel has all the details the others miss in these match sims. We treat them a little more seriously than others, so sit back, put the feet up, and enjoy, as we run you through all that mattered from the first of the match sims for 2025.
It’s the Western Bulldogs hosting Essendon. Let’s go!
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