The Footscray Bulldogs have locked in their side to compete in the 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final against Southport on Sunday afternoon at Ikon Park.

Premiership defender Taylor Duryea comes back into the line-up after serving a suspension, with 18 AFL-listed players set to take the field in the highly-anticipated encounter.

Footscray last won the VFL Premiership in 2016, the same season that the AFL side broke the Club’s longest premiership drought.

Adam Treloar will again take his place in the midfield after impressing in recent weeks, while experienced defender Liam Jones will suit up for a chance at a second VFL flag.

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The game will begin at 2.15pm and be broadcast live on the 7 network, with tickets still available to attend the match.

Lin Jong will present the Norm Goss Medal for best on ground and Tony Liberatore will present the premiership cup should Footscray be victorious.

A victory would result in the Club’s ninth Reserves/VFL premiership.

2025 Smithy's VFL Grand Final

Footscray Bulldogs vs Southport Sharks
Sunday, September 21, 2:15pm AEST
IKON Park, Carlton North (Wurundjeri)

B: Jedd Busslinger, Liam Jones, Nick Coffield
HB: Taylor Duryea, Ryan Gardner, Lachie Jaques
C: Oskar Baker, Adam Treloar, Arty Jones
HF: Josh Dolan, Caleb Poulter, Cooper Hynes
F: Luke Kennedy, Jordan Croft, Will Lewis
R: Lachie Smith, Anthony Scott, Dan Orgill

INT: Michael Sellwood, Billy Crofts, Cooper Craig-Peters, Zac Walker, Fred Valpied (23rd player)
EMG: Josh Kellett, Luca Muratore, Ethan Hunt, Phoenix Spicer, Jarrod Gilbee

Match Details

Broadcast: The 2025 Smithy’s VFL Grand Final will be broadcast live and free on the Seven Network via 7mate in Victoria and 7plus nationally. The match will also be streamed live and free on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App.

Ticketing: Admission prices will be adults $20, concession/pensioners $15 and children under 15 free. Tickets can be purchased at www.intix.com.au/org/vfl from midday on Tuesday, September 16. Patrons purchasing at the gate are advised the payment method is card only.

Entry via Gate 5 and Gate 6 ONLY.

The Bulldogs Shop will be located outside Gate 6 (main entrance) at IKON Park with all the latest merch available for purchase so you can cheer on the Dogs in style!