Three Bulldogs have been selected in their respective 2025 VFL/W Teams of the Year.
Cooper Craig-Peters (interchange) and Ryan Gardner (full back) have been named in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year following impressive campaigns.
Gardner played 17 games at state-league level this home and away season, averaging 17.4 disposals, 7.9 intercepts and 7.7 marks.
Craig-Peters averaged 23.6 disposals, 6.8 tackles and 7.3 clearances from his 15 games.
Dogs duo in the VFL Team of the Year 😤
— Footscray Bulldogs (@FootscrayVFL) September 15, 2025
Congrats to Gardy and Craig-Peters! pic.twitter.com/LruuQHnZ3l
Sarah Sansonetti was selected at full back in the rebel VFLW Team of The Year.
In her debut season in the red, white and blue, she averaged 14.2 disposals, 6.9 intercepts and 4.5 marks from 14 matches.
Sarah's first season in the red, white + blue is a successful one!
— WesternBulldogs AFLW (@BulldogsW) September 15, 2025
Congrats to Sarah Sansonetti who has been selected in the VFLW Team of the Year 👏 pic.twitter.com/twSjVhU8uY
The two teams were announced at Monday night’s VFL/W Awards at Marvel Stadium.
2025 Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year
Ryan Gardner, Footscray Bulldogs
17 matches this season, 2 goals
Averages 17.4 disposals, 7.9 intercepts, 7.7 marks
Cooper Craig-Peters, Footscray Bulldogs
15 matches this season, 2 goals
Averages 23.6 disposals, 7.3 clearances, 6.8 tackles
2025 rebel VFLW Team of the Year
Sarah Sansonetti, Western Bulldogs
14 matches this season, 0 goals
Averages 14.2 disposals, 6.9 intercepts, 4.5 marks
