2nds 2024 VFL thread

[martinson]

I was encouraged last night with McKenna actually having the courage to take some of those kicks.
Because up until now he hasn’t!
Yes, some didn’t come off but we need someone other than Zorko taking the risky kicks out of the backline.
So I was encouraged to see him taking some risky ones and he will only get better now he has bit the bullet.

You'd have to think it's a coaching instruction and I like it. He's still a bit rusty but will get better.

 

[Elixuh]

McKenna led the team in clangers with 6. Yes he did some good things but this will kill us against a better team than the Bulldogs.

The idea with McKenna is that he build form. His job is to take those kicks. He is out of form having had two injuries to start the year. He will be fine.

 

[irel]

IMO Sharp should be playing seniors now but at who's expense?
Also Brain should be in the senior 23 but at who's expense?
Beecken in one game shown he has what we have been looking for a long time. A running back that takes the game on but at who's expense.
Answerth did not deserve to be dropped to the subs bench, but others have the runs on the board.

So the task for the selectors is to fit 27 into 23.
Good luck with that

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[Nathan Barley]

IMO Sharp should be playing seniors now but at who's expense?
Also Brain should be in the senior 23 but at who's expense?
Beecken in one game shown he has what we have been looking for a long time. A running back that takes the game on but at who's expense.
Answerth did not deserve to be dropped to the subs bench, but others have the runs on the board.

So the task for the selectors is to fit 27 into 23.
Good luck with that

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Ah Chee, Reville and McKenna have been in the bottom few the past few weeks and could make way. Even Zorko has been a bit down on form since the Suns thrashing.

Lots of pressure for spots

 

[Johnny Bananas]

If it's this hard to get into the best 22 going forward, then we're about to start a serious winning streak.

 

[irel]

Ah Chee, Reville and McKenna have been in the bottom few the past few weeks and could make way. Even Zorko has been a bit down on form since the Suns thrashing.

Lots of pressure for spots

After a performance like last night's it would be impossible to dislodge anyone. As much as I like to see the above get a crack I believe we'll go with NO Changes vs Saints.

 

[Nathan Barley]

After a performance like last night's it would be impossible to dislodge anyone. As much as I like to see the above get a crack I believe we'll go with NO Changes vs Saints.

So it's not a hard task for selectors this week?

 

[irel]

So it's not a hard task for selectors this week?

It is when my pets are not selected.

 

[Crusha]

Outstanding first game from Beecken.
Encouraging from McLachlan.
Serviceable from Craven.....................

For those who don't have the time to sit through a replay ....... here's a few clips I put together.
(Note: Commentators called the newbies as other players a few times ... )

Luke Beecken #47



Will McLachan #56



Darcy Craven #50

 

[Crusha]

We will have so many options re small/mid sized backs on our list, IIRC Luke Beecken was mentioned as also playing wing, hopefully he gets a crack there in the VFL.

Watched replays of 4 or 5 of his 2024 SANFL games after he was drafted (was preparing an upload video .... that I didn't complete, so now superseded by his debut).

It didn't take long for me to wonder if he could be suited to an AFL wing role - skills and speed evident, just wondered about endurance.

I was pleasantly surprised to then read that he recorded a 21.5 Yo-Yo test at the 2019 State Draft Combine testing (along with 3.02 20m Sprint and an 8.09 Agility test). How the hell did he miss selection in the SA Nat. Champs side ?? (lucky for us, in hindsight).

Early days, I know, but could become a real option to cover both wing & attacking half back roles in the Senior side.

 

[martinson]

Watched replays of 4 or 5 of his 2024 SANFL games after he was drafted (was preparing an upload video .... that I didn't complete, so now superseded by his debut).

It didn't take long for me to wonder if he could be suited to an AFL wing role - skills and speed evident, just wondered about endurance.

I was pleasantly surprised to then read that he recorded a 21.5 Yo-Yo test at the 2019 State Draft Combine testing (along with 3.02 20m Sprint and an 8.09 Agility test). How the hell did he miss selection in the SA Nat. Champs side ?? (lucky for us, in hindsight).

Early days, I know, but could become a real option to cover both wing & attacking half back roles in the Senior side.

I didn't watch this particular VFL game and was very skeptical of the glowing expectations re Beecken.

Just talking to a few regulars though it seems we'll be debuting him in the AFL before too long.

Apparently very impressive since he lobbed at the club and just looks a natural.

 

[M Malice]

If Noah Answerth

43

Noah Answerth

Age

25

Ht

182cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.0

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.9

4star

MG

208.9

3star

D

15.0

4star

K

15.0

5star

HB

0.0

1star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.0

3star

MG

357.0

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.0

5star

MG

179.2

3star

is the sub again tonight and doesn't get much game time hopefully he gets a full game in this one.

 

[beardancer]

beecken is highly regarded by guys i know around the sanfl

 

[Mr Ripper]

Noah backing up in the VFL.

 

[Dalions]

Noah backing up in the VFL.

Be good if he can play atleast 3/4 of the game

 

[Section 5]

7th v 8th so an important game for both sides.

 

[Crusha]

Am I missing something .... no live stream ??????

 

[Section 5]

Am I missing something .... no live stream ??????

me to.

 

[Section 5]

Answerth goals

 

[Crusha]

Am I missing something .... no live stream ??????

Can someone at the game tell the broadcast tools to flick the switch !!!!!

 

[Dalions]

No stream, incompetent fools

 

[briztoon]

Can someone at the game tell the broadcast tools to flick the switch !!!!!

They flicked the switch now.

 

[briztoon]

They flicked the switch now.

Spoke too soon.

 

[Crusha]

OK ........ frustration really building here .... relying on posts from the game to keep the blood pressure under control ....

 

[Section 5]

luke Lloyd goal