2nds 2019 Lions Reserves and NEAFL thread

[Dylan12]

You getting along to this one Ironmonger? IIRC its in your neck of the woods.

 

[Ironmonger]

You getting along to this one Ironmonger? IIRC its in your neck of the woods.

Probably not this time. Busy weekend.

 

[irish]

j Allison listed as an out to AFL , traveling emergency ??

 

[jackess]

j Allison listed as an out to AFL , traveling emergency ??

Yes

 

[Jivlain]

 

[Dylan12]

MATCH PREVIEW: Canberra v Brisbane (Mitch Terpstra)

NEAFL ROUND 6
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Canberra Demons (5th) vs Brisbane Lions (1st)
Phillip Oval, 12pm
SUMMARY
The Canberra Demons will be playing their second home game in a row against the hottest team in the NEAFL at the moment in the Brisbane Lions. The Brisbane Lions have taken five wins from their opening five matches with an average winning margin of over 74 points a game, after a big win over the Sydney Swans last week.
The Canberra Demons have started the season with a 2-3 record after another closely fought tight loss, this time to the GIANTS at Phillip Oval on Friday night. The Demons will need to learn how to win close games if they are wanting to progress through the year.
This game will show how close the Demons are from contending the competition with the showdown. We should see a Canberra side eager to play some good footy coming of last week’s game and with nothing to lose against the Lions.
RECENT ENCOUNTERS
2018, Round 10: Canberra 9.12 (66) defeated Brisbane 6.8 (44) at UNSW Canberra Oval.
2017, Round 18: Brisbane 23.15 (153) defeated Canberra 8.11 (59) at UNSW Canberra Oval.
2016, Round 10: Canberra 8.12 (60) defeated Brisbane 2.5 (17) at UNSW Canberra Oval.
TALKING POINTS
1. In a new-found role for this year, Brisbane Lions small forward Ben Keays will be one to watch for this match-up, kicking 16 goals in his four appearances in the NEAFL this year. Keays has proven himself to be lethal around goal and the Canberra Demons will need to be wary of him.
2. Canberra Demons midfielder Alex Smout is heading into this game off the back of a brilliant performance against the GIANTS which saw him collect 40 disposals, seven marks, 12 clearances, six inside 50s and a goal. If the Demons want to be the first side to knock off the Brisbane Lions, Smout will need to produce a similar performance this week.
3. It’s been a tough welcome back to the NEAFL for Canberra Demons ruckman Josh Maynard, as Canberra has elected to play the one recognised ruckman through all of their matches in 2019 so far. Maynard has faced three of the top four ruckman of the competition based on hit-out averages. Maynard has average just over 26 hit-outs per game and will be looking to make a big statement against the Lions on Saturday.
ROOKIE WATCH
This week’s clash will see two of the leading contenders for the NEAFL Rising Star Award go head-to-head. Canberra’s Angus Baker and Brisbane’s Keidean Coleman are ranked fourth and sixth respectively in total Champion Data ranking points at this stage of the season. Baker, who’s made a name for himself across half-back, is avergaing 28 disposals, 5.4 marks and 4.6 rebound 50s per game. Electrifying forward Coleman is averaging 20 disposals (at 81% efficiency), six marks and 1.5 goals per game.
STATS THAT MATTER
The Brisbane Lions lead the competition for the number of disposals, effective kicks and handballs. The Demons will need to restrict the amount of ball the Lions get as much as possible. The Lions have proven if they are able to dominate the amount of possession with the ball they are likely heading towards a big victory.
PREDICTION
Brisbane by 30 points.

 

[M Malice]

Should be another standard 10+ goal win.

Tom Fullarton to kick 5, Kiedean Coleman to be a stand out again.

 

[Milux]

Should be another standard 10+ goal win.

Tom Fullarton to kick 5, Kiedean Coleman to be a stand out again.

If Keays can kick another bag I'd dare say Linc McCarthy needs a big game in the seniors.

 

[Lazza16]

Lewy busy early

 

[BRAB]

Great team play from the boys there.

 

[Lazza16]

This commentator never stopsssssssssssssssss

 

[iBeng]

This commentator never stopsssssssssssssssss

I think they borrowed him from a race day at the tracks...

 

[Mavlions1961]

This commentator never stopsssssssssssssssss

But overall they are not to bad

 

[Lazza16]

I think they borrowed him from a race day at the tracks...

gunna have to mute

 

[iBeng]

Got some solid blokes in the 2's, plenty of pressure on the seniors.

 

[Lazza16]

Robbo on fire

 

[iBeng]

Nick Robbo with 2 goals, covering plenty of ground

 

[scoman]

Robbo on fire

A huge don't argue in congestion and then a snap for the goal. Was impressive.

Coleman showing he isn't to be discounted as a halfback as well today. A couple of nice spoils and marks.

 

[acuguy]

Any concerns over Ely Smith’s lack of impact at 2’s level. Joyce and Smith look off the pace. I know it is only early, but I wouldn’t hold much hope for either of them.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Canberra going the big flood by the look of it. Going to have to play smart.

 

[Coconuts]

Nice day for it.

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[M Malice]

Any concerns over Ely Smith’s lack of impact at 2’s level. Joyce and Smith look off the pace. I know it is only early, but I wouldn’t hold much hope for either of them.

Smith and Joyce not showing as much as T.Berry, Answerth but there has been some good glimpses form both IMO. As you said it's very early.

 

[scoman]

Any concerns over Ely Smith’s lack of impact at 2’s level. Joyce and Smith look off the pace. I know it is only early, but I wouldn’t hold much hope for either of them.

It certainly is early. Joyce I think is coming back from injury so will take some time. Smith from the games I have watched seems to be doing what he was recruited for; a big body with very good hands in stoppage situations. He hasn't dominated but has shown those glimpses. Plenty of time to go and like many have mentioned there is no rush for our new recruits anymore.

 

[Brett C]

Any concerns over Ely Smith’s lack of impact at 2’s level. Joyce and Smith look off the pace. I know it is only early, but I wouldn’t hold much hope for either of them.

Joke post, writing off 1st year players after less than a 3rd of a season is laughable.

 

[acuguy]

Joke post, writing off 1st year players after less than a 3rd of a season is laughable.

Joke post! Not writing anyone off, just underwhelmed by 2 of the recruits at the moment, seeing if anyone else has early question marks. You’re the joke!