Footscray Bulldogs captain Daniel Orgill says he wants to approach Sunday’s VFL Grand Final with a “just another game” mentality.
Despite a remarkable 13-game winning streak during the home-and-away season, Orgill admits the reality of the Grand Final hasn’t fully sunk in yet.
“We were talking last week about how even Thursday and Friday leading up to the prelim, you don’t really feel it until the day,” he told Western Bulldogs media.
“I’m sure this coming Saturday and Sunday it will start to ramp up.”
Since taking the reins of the playing group this season, Orgill has overseen a season of recalibration.
With a constantly evolving roster, thanks to a mix of AFL-listed players and VFL standouts, the Bulldogs have had to embrace change.
For Orgill, that adaptability is part of the beauty of the league.
“A lot of things change from year to year at the VFL,” he explains.
“We admit there are people with their own individual aspirations but, on game day, we’re buying into the one goal which has been great for us.”
Guiding the minor premiers from the coaching box is Stewart Edge, recently honoured as Coach of the VFL team of the year, whose encyclopaedic knowledge of football underpins the Bulldogs’ approach.
“He just knows everything about footy,” Orgill praises.
“That’s probably his biggest attribute. He’s so passionate about the game.”
Even with 15 wins from 18 games, the Bulldogs face a formidable challenge against the Southport Sharks, a team they have not faced since their 2024 preliminary final exit.
“We’ll definitely be thinking about the game last year,” Orgill admits.
“We haven’t played them in the home-and-away season for two years now, so we’ll look at that game and look at where we fell short and use that this week.”
Playing at IKON Park this Sunday, the Footscray Bulldogs are bound to put up a valiant fight and deliver a blockbuster show for the red, white and blue faithful in their attempt to be crowned 2025 VFL premiers.
