2nds 2023 VFL thread

[M Malice]

I watched the last quarter this morning and that mark by James Madden very late was a hell of a courageous mark. Showed some dash on the far wing at one stage as well, took the ball a meter behind an opponent and went round him with an explosive burst of pace over 10-15 meters.

 

[Lace Out]

Hawks touching up the Suns early days

 

[Royboy1961]

First reserves game Ive missed in a while; how'd Gardiner and AhChee go?

Gardiner played his usual game kept his opponent quiet and was solid at full back did nothing spectacular and played a solid game. Ah Chee also played his usual game and obviously was our game changer in the last quarter. Didn’t play that much in the forward line until the last quarter and made the most of his opportunities. We are lucky to have him in the reserves.

 

[lionshine]

If McKenna or Wilmot were to miss a game say through suspension, I wonder if Ah Chee or Answerth would take their spot or if the coaches would opt for Madden as a like for like with his run and dash.

 

[briztoon]

If McKenna or Wilmot were to miss a game say through suspension, I wonder if Ah Chee or Answerth would take their spot or if the coaches would opt for Madden as a like for like with his run and dash.

Mckenna - Madden
Wilmot - Ah Chee

 

[Denno]

snip. Ainsworth looked a class above, snip

Answerth!

P.S. Didn't mind the rest of the commentary though

 

[martinson]

Mckenna - Madden
Wilmot - Ah Chee

Heard on the grapevine the coaches think Madden will make it once he improves his kicking ,which apparently he's doing this year.

They also rate Ah Chee talent and effort wise but he's had 2 quad injuries this year and hasn't been able to get properly fit.

I'd be surprised if they both don't get contracts.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Answerth!

P.S. Didn't mind the rest of the commentary though

 

[Section 5]

Watched the game but TBH no one really impressed me.
Answerth appeared to spend a lot of time forward but hard to tell watching on a PC.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Brisbane at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Saturday June 24, 11.05am AEST

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

Jarryd Lyons

17

Jarryd Lyons

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.5

5star

K

11.8

4star

HB

8.7

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

4.8

5star

D

21.7

5star

K

14.7

5star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.1

5star

CL

4.7

5star

D

11.0

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

1.6

4star

dominated again in Brisbane's draw with Sandringham on Saturday.

Lyons had a game-high 33 disposals and seven clearances for the Lions.

Noah Answerth was also busy with 26 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal, while Callum Ah Chee had 24 touches and booted two majors.

Darcy Gardiner made his return from injury with 12 disposals.

Jaxon Prior had 25 disposals and kicked a goal, Harry Sharp kicked 0.3 from his 21 touches and Darragh Joyce had 18 disposals to go with a major.

James Tunstill (19 disposals) and James Madden (18) also had solid games, while Henry Smith had 13 touches, 14 hitouts and six clearances.

Shadeau Brain kicked 1.1 from nine touches, Nakia Cockatoo also booted a major from 12 disposals and Blake Coleman had eight touches.

 

[M Malice]

Watched the game but TBH no one really impressed me.
Answerth appeared to spend a lot of time forward but hard to tell watching on a PC.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Brisbane at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Saturday June 24, 11.05am AEST

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

Jarryd Lyons dominated again in Brisbane's draw with Sandringham on Saturday.

Lyons had a game-high 33 disposals and seven clearances for the Lions.

Noah Answerth was also busy with 26 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal, while Callum Ah Chee had 24 touches and booted two majors.

Darcy Gardiner made his return from injury with 12 disposals.

Jaxon Prior had 25 disposals and kicked a goal, Harry Sharp kicked 0.3 from his 21 touches and Darragh Joyce had 18 disposals to go with a major.

James Tunstill (19 disposals) and James Madden (18) also had solid games, while Henry Smith had 13 touches, 14 hitouts and six clearances.

Shadeau Brain kicked 1.1 from nine touches, Nakia Cockatoo also booted a major from 12 disposals and Blake Coleman had eight touches.

These match reports are so underwhelming and really just regurgitate raw stats, only 3 words had a descriptive bent ie. dominated, busy and solid.

I doubt these reporters actually watch these games at the ground or even on the broadcast.

 

[Section 5]

These match reports are so underwhelming and really just regurgitate raw stats, only 3 words had a descriptive bent ie. dominated, busy and solid.

I doubt these reporters actually watch these games at the ground or even on the broadcast.

The heading is from "staff writers" so most likely Whiting.
He in turn may not necessarily watch the game but gets fed basic information from the club. And of course, stats are available.
It is better than nothing and the article does cover all the teams.
The vast majority of fans would not bother watching or attending games but like to read something about the VFL.

 

[Nunez]

The heading is from "staff writers" so most likely Whiting.
He in turn may not necessarily watch the game but gets fed basic information from the club. And of course, stats are available.
It is better than nothing and the article does cover all the teams.
The vast majority of fans would not bother watching or attending games but like to read something about the VFL.

IMO VFL games are the perfect opportunity to develop intern writers/younger writers looking at breaking into the sports journalism industry.

 

[Nathan Barley]

These match reports are so underwhelming and really just regurgitate raw stats, only 3 words had a descriptive bent ie. dominated, busy and solid.

I doubt these reporters actually watch these games at the ground or even on the broadcast.

They clearly don't

 

[Sanchez365]

IMO VFL games are the perfect opportunity to develop intern writers/younger writers looking at breaking into the sports journalism industry.

Lmao, the only way to get a job in any part of the AFL media is Boyz club nepotism.

 

[briztoon]

Watched the game but TBH no one really impressed me.
Answerth appeared to spend a lot of time forward but hard to tell watching on a PC.

State league affiliate: Brisbane (VFL)
This weekend: Sandringham v Brisbane at Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Saturday June 24, 11.05am AEST

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

Jarryd Lyons dominated again in Brisbane's draw with Sandringham on Saturday.

Lyons had a game-high 33 disposals and seven clearances for the Lions.

Noah Answerth was also busy with 26 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal, while Callum Ah Chee had 24 touches and booted two majors.

Darcy Gardiner made his return from injury with 12 disposals.

Jaxon Prior had 25 disposals and kicked a goal, Harry Sharp kicked 0.3 from his 21 touches and Darragh Joyce had 18 disposals to go with a major.

James Tunstill (19 disposals) and James Madden (18) also had solid games, while Henry Smith had 13 touches, 14 hitouts and six clearances.

Shadeau Brain kicked 1.1 from nine touches, Nakia Cockatoo also booted a major from 12 disposals and Blake Coleman had eight touches.

Answerth has been playing the Zorko role in the VFL this season.

 

[Still Me]

Answerth has been playing the Zorko role in the VFL this season.

I think Answerth would do a better job than Linc at present and definitely keep the ball in our forward line a lot better than most of the current forwards

 

[KissKiss]

I think Answerth would do a better job than Linc at present and definitely keep the ball in our forward line a lot better than most of the current forwards

Defensive pressure would go way up, but quality ball use would go way down

 

[Sanchez365]

Defensive pressure would go way up, but quality ball use would go way down

You only have to look at some of the delivery inside 50 that Linc is about to provide as to why he's been keeping his spot. But he has a tendency to give up the defensive chasing a bit, hoping for a turnover ahead of the field so he can run back towards goal.

He's not alone in this however.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Undermanned-looking team today. Might be a bit of a battle. Bloke playing for Richmond, #65, has hair straight out of 1973 and I am suitably impressed. They also have a 69.

 

[Mr Ripper]

They also have a 69.

It’s Paul Broderick’s lad, apparently.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Important update: Brighton Homes Arena has added The Pina Colada Song to its playlist.

 

[Groo2]

It’s Paul Broderick’s lad, apparently.

Only 93 games for Fitzroy

 

[ZoBlitz]

Undermanned-looking team today. Might be a bit of a battle. Bloke playing for Richmond, #65, has hair straight out of 1973 and I am suitably impressed. They also have a 69.

Nice.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Kai working his acre off.

 

[Crusha]

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