VFL 2022 VFL R4 v GWS (Sat 16-Apr 2.05pm @ AIA Centre, Olympic Park) [Stream: AFL app & https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/4189]

[sr36]

Isaac Chugg tested very well at the TIS. One of the reasons he got drafted was his athletic ability. He was a national level sprinter.

Back end of the draft, he drafted for need. Front end he went best available according to his criteria - medium paced flankers with a bit to like, but are a worry in terms of AFL role- Poulter, Macrae (who were now trying to turn into an inside mid as he doesn't run well enough for flanks) Henry. All talented, but athleticism is not ideal for likely role. Hines old criteria didn't change with the game. This year's crop have the right athletic attributes.

 

[danielnajdek]

Bianco is another Hine special. Small player who can't kick the ball for shit.

 

[danielnajdek]

Hartley got in Ollies way.

 

[Doc1763]

No idea what that free was for

 

[VinnieB]

Score?????


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35-67

 

[frizzle]

Bianco is another Hine special. Small player who can't kick the ball for shit.

His disposal is a big red flag for me. Even at training he butchers it.

 

[SchuPie]

It’s the 2nd and 3rd efforts that have really been the problem today
Poulter puts pressure on in a tackle, ball flipped out in hope - there’s a number of GES players there and none of ours to keep the pressure on
Has happened quite a number of times

 

[danielnajdek]

Not sure how that GWS player was allowed to stand in his f50 for so long with no Pies player near him.

 

[anshell]

His disposal is a big red flag for me. Even at training he butchers it.

I thought that when he was recruited people were claiming that he was a good kick?I’m yet to see any evidence of that.

 

[snagbreac]

Bianco is another Hine special. Small player who can't kick the ball for shit.

Bianco actually had one of the most accurate kicks in his draft class.

 

[VinnieB]

Chugg looks better than I thought.
I’d be surprised if Bianco wins another contract

 

[stormskye]

I’ve lost count how many times we’ve turned it over kicking to HF

 

[frizzle]

Bianco actually had one of the most accurate kicks in his draft class.

Crikey his draft class must have all had their feet removed.

 

[snagbreac]

If the club wanted to make a stance, we could clear out the older VFL players who are AFL listed and recruit younger stars from the state league. We'll probably need two defenders at the end of the year (Murphy and Roughie), a key forward and plenty more.

 

[danielnajdek]

Perhaps the worse HTB I've seen paid.

 

[Kappa]

Bianco actually had one of the most accurate kicks in his draft class.

Well on game day under real pressure he’s an absolute butcher.

 

[VinnieB]

If the club wanted to make a stance, we could clear out the older VFL players who are AFL listed and recruit younger stars from the state league. We'll probably need two defenders at the end of the year (Murphy and Roughie), a key forward and plenty more.

There really aren’t many older players in the team.

 

[Kappa]

Coaches need to sit Henry down and tell him he’s not a superstar, focus on doing the basics right and stop trying to be a hero every time the balls near him. Looks a long way off currently

 

[stormskye]

Coaches need to sit Henry down and tell him he’s not a superstar, focus on doing the basics right and stop trying to be a hero every time the balls near him. Looks a long way off currently

He has 0 support in this game. He’s not a key forward. He’s had a poor day, but delivery and no support have made it far worse

 

[danielnajdek]

Coaches need to sit Henry down and tell him he’s not a superstar, focus on doing the basics right and stop trying to be a hero every time the balls near him. Looks a long way off currently

He's dropped like 8 marks today. Wouldn't call that trying to be a hero. Hasn't been his day.

I actually don't get the hate for Henry.

 

[loki04]

I agree with the ball watching. But that can be fixed.

I think McMahon looks like he has a future. He has pretty good skills.

Yup not sure it is as a defender though, looks lost down there for the most part but then again it's why they call it the development league. But definitely no natural at the role.

Should let him hone his fwd craft.

 

[KJpie]

Coaches need to sit Henry down and tell him he’s not a superstar, focus on doing the basics right and stop trying to be a hero every time the balls near him. Looks a long way off currently

Send him to defence for a period to learn that the 1 percenters matter

 

[loki04]

That was poor by the umpire
GWS guy up too early, doesn’t touch ball, play on
GWS goal

Well to be fair on the umps our 3 goals were in direct relation to free kicks or penalties.

We improved the effort of course and you make your own luck playing in front but it's always a worrying sign that the only way you can score goals is through umpires assistance.

 

[Kappa]

He's dropped like 8 marks today. Wouldn't call that trying to be a hero. Hasn't been his day.

I actually don't get the hate for Henry.

It’s the trying to take screamers from behind instead of just doing the percentage play and leading to space, or trying to dance around 3 opponents and snap a miracle goal instead of giving the hand pass. He plays like Stevie J but needs to play more like Elliot

 

[VinnieB]

Yup not sure it is as a defender though, looks lost down there for the most part but then again it's why they call it the development league. But definitely no natural at the role.

Should let him hone his fwd craft.

yeah I think he is a forward as well, and given he has had a few touched down back, they should have thrown him forward for the 2nd half at least.
I don't understand why the VFL team didn't recruit a key backman.