VFL GWS VFL 2023 Thread

[JC100]

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State league affiliate: GWS Giants (VFL)
This weekend: Coburg v GWS Giants at Piranha Park, Saturday April 8, 11.45am AEST

MATCH CENTRE Check out all the stats from GWS's clash

Ruckman Keiren Briggs stood tall in the Giants’ 46-point win against Coburg on Saturday, gathering 27 hitouts, 24 disposals and a massive 16 clearances.

Xavier O’Halloran was also big around stoppages with 10 clearances among his 22 disposals.

Josh Fahey continued his impressive early-season form, following a 42-disposal outing last week with another match-high effort of 33 against the Lions to keep his name in the selectors’ minds for an AFL debut. [NOTE: Match Centre says 37 disposals]

Wade Derkson dominated up forward with five goals, while fellow rookies Jason Gilbee (21 touches) and James Peatling (16) kicked one goal each.

Max Gruzewski followed his mini-bag of four last round with two on Saturday, but was relatively quiet.

Callum Brown took 11 marks to go with 23 disposals, Cameron Fleeton had 16 touches and a goal, and Ryan Angwin got the ball 14 times.

Possessions were harder to come by down back, with veteran duo Lachie Keeffe (10 disposals) and Phil Davis (five) not seeing so much of the ball.

Davis went off injured in the first half and didn’t return and peatling went off at 3/4 time but the commentators thought it was not injury related.

 

[Brave New World]

Josh Fahey 37 possessions. Did anyone see the game to comment on his play?

I admit to having a 'non-expert eye', but Fahey not only got a lot of the ball (as per stats) but he also seemed to inevitably do something useful with it; there just didn't seem to be the occasional clangers that others had. Many Giant players got possessions, but as you might expect at VFL level, there was always the odd mistake amongst them. Not so with Fahey.

Also noted that Derksen appeared to be the cut-out for when Briggs was having a rest (rather than O'Keffe) and this made his efforts when up forward all the more commendable as he consequently had less time there than you might have assumed.

 

[JC100]

I admit to having a 'non-expert eye', but Fahey not only got a lot of the ball (as per stats) but he also seemed to inevitably do something useful with it; there just didn't seem to be the occasional clangers that others had. Many Giant players got possessions, but as you might expect at VFL level, there was always the odd mistake amongst them. Not so with Fahey.

Also noted that Derksen appeared to be the cut-out for when Briggs was having a rest (rather than O'Keffe) and this made his efforts when up forward all the more commendable as he consequently had less time there than you might have assumed.

Agree on Derkson. Looks to be coming along nicely. Puts even more pressure on Riccardi and HH who have been that backup ruck. Cadman won’t be backup ruck when he plays and neither will Hogan.

 

[Giant Strides]

Derksen Stars as GIANTS Defeat Coburg in VFL

Wade Derksen starred for the GIANTS as they recorded a 46-point win over Coburg in the VFL.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

A five-goal haul from Wade Derksen has lifted the GIANTS to their second consecutive win of the VFL season, defeating Coburg by 46 points at Piranha Park. Derksen was the stand-out performer for the GIANTS, who held on against a spirited Coburg side to claim a 9.13 (67) to 17.11 (113) win.

James Peatling responded well after being omitted from the senior side, registering 16 disposals and a goal, with Kieren Briggs (27 hit-outs, 24 disposals and 16 clearances) also pushing for senior selection after yet another strong display in the ruck.

Josh Fahey (33 disposals, 8 marks) continued his impressive early-season form, with Xavier O’Halloran also stood tall in his return from injury, collecting 22 disposals, 10 clearances and a goal to re-stake his claim for a spot in the GIANTS’ AFL midfield.

Kieren Briggs
24 disposals, 27 hit-outs

Another super game in the ruck. His willingness to compete on the ground and in the air was excellent. He showed his craft and his experience at the stoppages, was really composed with the ball in hand, and it was another really consistent performance from him.

Xavier O’Halloran
22 disposals, 1 goal

It was good to have him back. His experience was invaluable, and he got our offense going through the midfield.

Josh Fahey
33 disposals, 8 marks

We all saw what he’s capable of with the ball in hand. He made great decisions with the ball in hand and gives us great drive out of the back half.

Max Gruzewski
2 goals, 3 marks

It was a tough day for him, but he competed hard and found himself outnumbered a lot. He brought the ball to ground and got rewarded for his efforts by hitting the scoreboard.

Wade Derksen
5 goals, 14 disposals

Wade showed his athleticism. He was great in the air and gave us a different look in the ruck. He’s developing into a really dynamic player for us and it was great to see him rewarded on the scoreboard.

Callum Brown
23 disposals, 11 marks

His impacted in the air was fantastic and he gave us great drive out of the back half when he had the ball. His intercept marking was fantastic and he’s starting to read the play really well.

 

[Giant Strides]

GWS GIANTS vs BRISBANE LIONS​

Saturday 22 April, 11:05am, Blacktown International Sportspark
Head-to-head: Brisbane Lions 17-11-1. At Blacktown ISP: Lions 4-0. Streak: Brisbane Lions 1

GWS GIANTS
B: C. Brown (46), L. Aleer (21), J. Anderson (51)
HB: J. Fahey (34), C. Fleeton (29), A. Kennedy (40)
C: J. Gillbee (42), R. Angwin (9), D. Edmends (50)
HF: R. Fejo (62), J. Riccardi (26), M. Gruzewski (35)
F: T. Bedford (14), W. Derksen (45), T. McMullin (31)
R: K. Briggs (32), C. Stone (18), M. Conn (57)
INT: R. Hebron (47), B. O'Connor (52), J. Pavlidis (48), W. Shaw (55), H. Thomas (62)*
EMG: J. Creighton (54), A. Mathieson (58), B. Romensky (59), T. McCaffrey (53), W. Clark (56)

IN: J. Anderson, L. Aleer, T. Bedford, A. Kennedy, J. Riccardi, C. Stone, H. Thomas
OUT: X. O’Halloran, J. Peatling (AFL), P. Davis (groin), L. Keeffe (managed), B. Clark, J. Creighton, T. McCaffrey
NEW: Toby Bedford

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Toby Bedford

Age

24

Ht

179cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

, 22, Melbourne; Harvey Thomas, 18, Turvey Park/Giants Academy

 

[Hendo_21]

Gruzewski big strong contested overheard mark to set up his first goal about 20m out

 

[Hendo_21]

Bedford kicks his first! Links up with someone else gets a handball recieve and runs i50 and finishes on the run.

 

[Giant Pete]

Five late outs for our vfl team: including Briggs, Stone, Angwin… can’t remember who else they said… that’s a bit weird isn’t it?

 

[Hendo_21]

McMullin kicks a goal, crumbing pick up off a i50 contest quick pick up and snap across his body from close range

 

[sydney_gws]

Five late outs for our vfl team: including Briggs, Stone, Angwin… can’t remember who else they said… that’s a bit weird isn’t it?

Problems in the AFL team? Have these guys had to drive down to Canberra today ( or fly if a flight was available, which I am guessing is the case).

 

[fridgeman]

Problems in the AFL team? Have these guys had to drive down to Canberra today ( or fly if a flight was available, which I am guessing is the case).

4 emergencies were
Callum Brown, Jake Riccardi, Ryan Angwin, Adam Kennedy
Brown and Riccardi playing so I thought the other 2 were the travelling emergencies for the game
Not sure how Briggs could come into the team but it is possible (I think, someone did it a few seasons ago not for the Giants) but he may have a niggle and could be an option for next week
Stone could be another with a injury
Midfield in the VFL doesn't have any listed players I think

 

[GWS Goose]

How did it end up

 

[sydney_gws]

How did it end up

Brisbane board suggested a bit of a thrashing, I googled vfl scores ( leads to vfl flashscore site),
157 to 74. Hopefully we reverse that in AFL.

 

[Giant Pete]

Brisbane board suggested a bit of a thrashing, I googled vfl scores ( leads to vfl flashscore site),
157 to 74. Hopefully we reverse that in AFL.

Because we had about 4 listed players… of course they should’ve thrashed us.

 

[Giant Strides]

Lions Take Down GIANTS in VFL

The Brisbane Lions remain undefeated in the VFL after recording an 83-point win over the GIANTS.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

The write-up on Wade Derksen playing as ruck is interesting, Think of how Melbourne have played Luke Jackson

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Luke Jackson

Age

23

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

- but Derksen would be a much better forward when resting!

Callum Brown gets a good write-up - could there be a spot for him next weekend?

AFL Listed Players:

Toby Bedford

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Toby Bedford

Age

24

Ht

179cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.0

1star

HB

6.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.0

1star

- 12 disposals, 1 goal

It was great to have him back, he brought a lot of energy all afternoon. You could see his work rate from contest to contest and his craft around goal stood out. I think he’s now ready for AFL level.

Leek Aleer

It was disappointing to see Leek go down with injury again. I thought up against some great key forwards he looked like the Leek we all know in that first quarter and hopefully it’s a speedy recovery for him.

Jake Riccardi - 4 goals, 19 disposals, 13 marks

It was great to see Jake come back and provide us with a contest forward of the ball. He looked really dangerous up the ground when he was in the ruck.

Cameron Fleeton - 23 disposals, 8 marks

Had another typical ‘Cameron Fleeton’ game where he defended really well. His execution by foot was great and it’s starting to become a big asset for us moving the ball forward.

Max Gruzewski - 6 disposals, 2 goals

He competed really hard and brought the ball to ground. He took a couple of nice marks, and he continues to improve each week from a forward craft point of view and understanding what his role is - when he needs to mark and when he just needs to make a contest.

Jason Gillbee - 20 disposals, 3 marks

He came up against a really experienced midfield. I think he would’ve taken a lot from the afternoon in terms of positioning and running patterns but we’re happy with his work ethic and that’s all you can ask for.

Wade Derksen - 24 disposals, 4 marks

Wade had to play as our primary ruckman for the afternoon and he did a fantastic job against two rucks with a lot of experience in that position. He played almost like an extra midfielder for us with his versatility and work on the ground. We’re really happy with how he went.

Callum Brown - 20 disposals, 8 marks

I thought he was probably our best player. Defensively he was great one-on-one and got involved offensively with our ball movement.

Coaches Call Out: Harvey Thomas

A 17-year-old product from our GIANTS Academy program. He came in and played across half-forward, he took a really good mark and kicked a nice goal. I think he's going to be a really promising player for the GIANTS moving forward.

 

[Giant Pete]

Sounds like Bedford definitely in the ones this week.

 

[Billy Bob65]

What’s up with Briggs, Stone and Keeffe? All didn’t play last week, none of them listed on the injury list and still not named in the VFL side this week.

 

[Giant Strides]

PORT MELBOURNE vs GWS GIANTS

Sunday 30 April, 1:05pm, ETU Stadium
Head-to-head: GWS 2-0. At ETU Stadium: Never Met. Streak: GWS 2

GWS GIANTS

B: A. Mathieson (58), R. Hebron (47), J. Anderson (51)
HB: W. Clark (56), C. Fleeton (29), W. Shaw (55)
C: J. Fahey (34), J. Pavlidis (48), D. Edmends (50)
HF: R. Fejo (62), J. Riccardi (26), B. Romensky (59)
F: T. McCaffrey (53), M. Gruzewski (35), T. McMullin (31)
R: W. Derksen (45), B. O'Connor (52), H. Rowston (24)
INT: M. Conn (57), B. Rauter (61), J. Creighton (54), M. Ryan (49)*, R. Bice (68)
EMG: W. Sabolch, N. Battaglia, B. Ciscato, J. Lee, E. Roberts

IN: R. Bice, J. Fahey, B. Rauter, H. Rowston, M. Ryan
OUT: T. Bedford, C. Brown (AFL), L. Aleer (ankle), J .Gillbee (managed), H.Thomas

What’s up with Briggs, Stone and Keeffe? All didn’t play last week, none of them listed on the injury list and still not named in the VFL side this week.

Who knows? Welcome to information management, GWS-style.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

What’s up with Briggs, Stone and Keeffe? All didn’t play last week, none of them listed on the injury list and still not named in the VFL side this week.

Do they have no part in Kingsley’s 3 year plan? Keefe’s contract expires this year so probably won’t be renewed, but the other two are with us beyond this year. Are they carrying niggling injuries?

 

[Colonial]

Do they have no part in Kingsley’s 3 year plan? Keefe’s contract expires this year so probably won’t be renewed, but the other two are with us beyond this year. Are they carrying niggling injuries?

Pretty sure Briggs got a 1 or 2 year extension at the end of last season didnt he?

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Pretty sure Briggs got a 1 or 2 year extension at the end of last season didnt he?

Yes, I thought that was insurance in case Pruess and Flynn didn’t work out?

 

[GWS Goose]

Do they have no part in Kingsley’s 3 year plan? Keefe’s contract expires this year so probably won’t be renewed, but the other two are with us beyond this year. Are they carrying niggling injuries?

Unlikely that is the reason they aren't playing 2's (although could be true that they aren't in his plans). Perhaps on standby or more simply carrying a niggle of sorts

 

[Giant Pete]

Should be late in’s I would have thought.

 

[Giant Strides]

Narrow win for the VFL team. Led strongly until the second half, dropped behind at the end of the third quarter, regained it at the start of the fourth and held on by 2 points.

Riccardi 4 goals, Gruzewski 2, Fahey 1; Tom McCaffrey (VFL-listed player) 2 goals.

 

[Giant Pete]

That’s a superb effort with only 7 listed afl players.