VFL 2012 Sandringham Zebras News & Discussion Part 1

[Squizz]

With all due respect to some of the St Kilda youngsters, but are they really at a stage where they should be preferred over two of Sandy's strongest and best ?

It's an interesting one.

Irving seems to prefer an on-ball role, but with Cockie, Cook and Armitage running through there it is difficult to see the spot.

Seb Ross has warranted a midfield gig too.

Then you throw Polo into the mix (Ray too, although he didn't seem to play in the middle).

Lourey's kicking for goal wasn't good at all in the last practice match, and he has the same technical fault that he had last year. Whilst he's a quality mark in a pack situation, all the good work is undone with a missed shot from 30m directly in front.

Wilkes was good last week (despite missing a few), Dunell had around 10 marks, Siposs is quality, and Markworth was dropped to the reserves. Shenton is probably the one who is a little lucky, but he kicked goals in the pre-season (and it's a tough call to play for the Saints and get dropped to the ressies not long after).

 

[stkildathunda]

Cockie spreads wings by flying east


SANDRINGHAM recruit and former West Coast midfielder Adam Cockie is barely known by those in the east but he is already changing that.

The 22-year-old appears ready to shrug off his injury-prone tag for another shot at the AFL ranks after a two-year stint at the Eagles.

He is one of the reasons why the Zebras are expected to be a big improver this season given his tenacity and power as an inside midfielder.
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After an impressive fourth season with Subiaco last year, Cockie attracted the interest of Collingwood in the lead-up to last year's AFL draft. He missed out and followed Claremont premiership coach - now Saints development coach - Simon McPhee to Sandringham.

He knew he had to leave a two-team state to give himself the best chance of resurrecting his career.

"That's why I made the change because there's more AFL clubs [in Victoria] and more chance to be seen. You get recruiters going over to WA but you've always got AFL teams here and if they're not playing AFL you've got coaches watching you as well," Cockie said. "It keeps the AFL dream still alive, you've got to make changes to get to your goal again."

St Kilda coach Scott Watters coached Cockie for two seasons at Subiaco, including the 2008 WAFL flag. Watters wanted to get him into the VFL system, at least to the Saints feeder team, to show his true potential on the smaller VFL grounds.


http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/cockie-spreads-wings-by-flying-east-20120330-1w3tl.html

 

[zebraman]

It's an interesting one.

Irving seems to prefer an on-ball role, but with Cockie, Cook and Armitage running through there it is difficult to see the spot.

Seb Ross has warranted a midfield gig too.

Then you throw Polo into the mix (Ray too, although he didn't seem to play in the middle).

Lourey's kicking for goal wasn't good at all in the last practice match, and he has the same technical fault that he had last year. Whilst he's a quality mark in a pack situation, all the good work is undone with a missed shot from 30m directly in front.

Wilkes was good last week (despite missing a few), Dunell had around 10 marks, Siposs is quality, and Markworth was dropped to the reserves. Shenton is probably the one who is a little lucky, but he kicked goals in the pre-season (and it's a tough call to play for the Saints and get dropped to the ressies not long after).

Interesting comment re Lourey..I think he tends to kick the ball too high if that makes sense..and if there is a breeze, then the ball moves one way or the other...other players can kick with a lower trajectory and the ball appears to go more in a straight line...can't fault other parts of his game...his work rate has really increased from what I've seen in all the practice matches and his contested marking is pretty good...

Sipposs to play at Ballarat and possibly Wilkes

 

[stkildathunda]

Sipposs to play at Ballarat and possibly Wilkes

Yea Siposs's Dad already let cat out bag that he was playing in VFL this week. Didnt expect Wilkes to play aswell though, thought we'd take 2 emergencies over just in case.

 

[zebraman]

Yea Siposs's Dad already let cat out bag that he was playing in VFL this week. Didnt expect Wilkes to play aswell though, thought we'd take 2 emergencies over just in case.

Wilkes only 50/50 I think...depends on what's happening in Adelaide

 

[stkildathunda]

Michael Sikora, Jack Beech & Jackson Coleman been selected in VFL Academy

The first intake for the 2012 AFL Victoria VFL Academy has been announced today. The VFL Academy has been established to enhance the talent pool existing in the Peter Jackson VFL competition. The Academy will provide a platform to observe and monitor a select group of players exposed to elements of the AFL Victoria Academy structure, philosophy and resources.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_...D=224068&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18810539

 

[Winners Only]

Michael Sikora, Jack Beech & Jackson Coleman been selected in VFL Academy

Jackson COLEMAN was a player I thought we might have drafted this year so hopefully he can have a good one and get picked up next year.

 

[Persevering Saint]

Gosh, Cockie is only 22! Totally could have another shot at AFL. From all reports so far, a step above VFL.

 

[Squizz]

No question he is AFL standard - I'd have him in our team for round 1 - but injuries have ruined good talents before (he's had a few problems in the past?). If he runs out the season like he's started it, I'd be amazed if he doesn't get picked up. Time will tell though.

 

[stkildathunda]

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD UPDATE
Sandringham Zebras lead North Ballarat 85-78 just over 20mins gone in last qtr

 

[stkildathunda]

Development squad

Sandringham 16.7:103 defeated North Ballarat 11.19:85.

 

[stkildathunda]

SENIORS

Dunnell picks up few touches early.

Shepheard misses from 50m out. 0.1 to 0.0

Archer gets opening goal for Zebras 1.1.7 to 0.0.0

North Ballarat get quick reply. 1.1 to 1.0

Arryn Siposs misses after some nice pressure from Zebs 1.2.8 to 1.0.6

Cameron Shenton kicks goal from 40 out straight over umpires head. 3.2.20 to 1.0.6 #GoZebs

Zebs get another one! 3 in about 3 mins 4.2.26 to 1.0.6 (not sure who it was, maybe Siposs)

Daniel Archer takes mark & goals in goal square after nice work from Jackson Coleman. 5.3.33 to 1.1.7

Minchinton kicks his first for day. 6.4.40 to 1.1.7 #GoZebs

 

[stkildathunda]

QUARTER TIME

SANDRINGHAM: 7.5.47
NORTH BALLARAT: 2.1.13

GOALS: Archer 2, Irving, Shenton, Minchinton, Coleman, (not sure of 7th goal kicker)

 

[hayes]

Off to a flyer.

 

[stkildathunda]

Curren 9 touches

 

[stkildathunda]

Dunnell kicks his 3rd! Zebs on fire 9.5.59 to 2.1.13

Irving hits Sam Dunnell 25m out directly in front & he kicks his 3rd of term, and 4th for day

15 Saints listed players to 7 North listed....

10.5.65 to 2.4.16

 

[CHBench]

Love the updates, much appreciate the work of all the VFL guys here.

2012 AFL Vic Development League

North Ballarat 2.5 5.11 6.14 11.19 (85)
Sandringham 3.3 6.3 11.5 16.7 (103)

GOALS:
North Ballarat: Darmody 3 GRIGG 3 Kiel Ison Watchorn Peel Evans
Sandringham: Staley 3 Lourey 2 Jones 2 Mavric 2 Waller 2 Brown Stapleton Crocker La Rocca Lever

BEST:
North Ballarat: Lynch Evans Giampaolo Peel Conroy Darmody
Sandringham: Waller Mavric Bruno Barnhoorn Staley Soriano

 

[stkildathunda]

Looks like its Arryn Siposs being stretchered off with what looks like left knee injury - hyper extended knee

Archer kicks his 3rd and @sandyzebs 11th. Scores now 11.7.73 to 2.5.17

 

[hayes]

Looks like its Arryn Siposs being stretchered off with what looks like left knee injury

 

[Kildonan]

no

 

[Quixote]

Fingers bloody crossed!!

 

[Sainters12]

Looks like its Arryn Siposs being stretchered off with what looks like left knee injury

Another April fools?

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

And that already ruins the day...

 

[CHBench]

Hyper extended knee. Geezuz, too much. April 1st can gtfo now.

 

[stkildathunda]

HALF TIME

Sandringham: 11.7.73
North Ballarat: 2.6.18

Goals: Dunnell 4, Archer 3, Irving, Shenton, Minchinton, Coleman

Curren & Cockie 15 touches