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AFLW 2024 - Round 9 - Indigenous Round - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
As Tom Green said the guys outside Coates League don’t always get the respect they deserve. Just dont think there is anyone better than Lombard this yearIt was really impressive. Kinda gives off younger Touk Miller vibes
IF MURPHY Reid has been rushed so far in this year's Marsh Under-18 Championships, then we're yet to see it.
But Reid is certainly rushing further up draft boards after a best-on-ground effort for Vic Metro in its 15.11 (101) to 7.7 (49) win over South Australia on Sunday at Alberton Oval.
The smooth and composed midfielder backed up his strong start to the carnival with three goals from 31 disposals and eight clearances to stamp his claims as a top-10 pick. It lifts his average to 26 disposals across three games for Metro so far.
With his deft kicking, calm centre clearances and elite decision-making, Reid produced his best game yet to all but lock himself in as an under-18 All-Australian at the end of the championships.
The Sandringham Dragon wasn't alone, though, with his club teammate Harry Armstrong another standout for the Metro side as it continued its unbeaten run in the carnival. Armstrong, a left-footed key forward, kicked three goals in an impressive display in attack to show his strengths as an athletic tall.
Christian Moraes had his best game of the championships with two goals and 22 disposals, while the hard-working Tom Gross (26 disposals), Levi Ashcroft (33 disposals, one goal) and Jagga Smith (23) were also consistent in their midfield performances.
Livewire small forward Isaac Kako was also brilliant at stages with two goals from 17 disposals, including a special outside-of-the-boot kick late in the game to put the icing on Metro's win.
South Australia was competitive in the contest through to half-time, when it trailed by eight points at half-time, but was blown away in the second half as Metro kicked nine goals to two after the main break.
In South Australia's final game of the championships, with Ben Camporeale leading the way with 29 disposals, while Sid Draper had 19 disposals and four clearances, including a brilliant piece of play with several efforts that led to a goal for his team.
Phoenix Hargrave (21 disposals) and Kade Herbert (19) were also busy throughout, while bottom-ager Dyson Sharp kicked a goal from 14 disposals with five clearances. Ruckman Alex Dodson started strongly in the ruck and was important in the first half and small forward Benny Barrett was lively with a goal from 10 disposals.
If Vic Country beats the Allies next week in their clash in Brisbane, then the championship will be decided in the final round game between Metro and Country on Sunday, July 14.
Good draft class this year, there are mids and talls galore!
Every year is the same story. All the good ones will be gone by the end of the first round. We'd be better off topping up with an established player. It's either that or another speculative flankerNo, but with a lot of depth, there will be some quality in the 2nd round
Hine special. He's allergic to big KPP.Every year is the same story. All the good ones will be gone by the end of the first round. We'd be better off topping up with an established player. It's either that or another speculative flanker
It's starting to show big time. we should have invested some of those speculative picks in KPP. If you consider the amount of flankers that have been delisted, we should have taken a punt. I think midfield is our biggest concern atm otherwise our KPP, no matter who they might be, will be under constant pressure like last nightHine special. He's allergic to big KPP.
Pretty sure we’ve invested several speculative picks in talls over the years, just none of them have come off outside of Mihocek.It's starting to show big time. we should have invested some of those speculative picks in KPP. If you consider the amount of flankers that have been delisted, we should have taken a punt. I think midfield is our biggest concern atm otherwise our KPP, no matter who they might be, will be under constant pressure like last night
For all the gags about Hine and back flankers, we actually need back flankers.Hine special. He's allergic to big KPP.
Correct and you need currency to trade withHow many ready to go flankers are there in the draft in the second round? We draft one and it’s a 99% chance that we can just add them to the pile of ones we have developing already. If you want a ready to go player you trade for them.
Please let's get one of them. It might shut up the never ending Hine 'never picks a kpf' argument for a day or 2.Given our known interest in the whitlock twins
tall Murray Bushrangers pair the Whitlock twins – Matt and Jack – with Matt kicking two goals from 15 disposals and Jack booting one from 12 touches.
Talls fire, potential No.1 pick returns as Vic Country sets up title decider
Vic Metro beat the Allies by two points to set up a title decider against Vic Metro next weekwww.afl.com.au
I doubt either one will get to our first pick thoughGiven our known interest in the whitlock twins
tall Murray Bushrangers pair the Whitlock twins – Matt and Jack – with Matt kicking two goals from 15 disposals and Jack booting one from 12 touches.
Talls fire, potential No.1 pick returns as Vic Country sets up title decider
Vic Metro beat the Allies by two points to set up a title decider against Vic Metro next weekwww.afl.com.au
Which is exactly why Hine cant pick KPP (morris aside), though not quite KPPI doubt either one will get to our first pick though
That would be a huge reason why, that's for sure. I think he's just hesitant taking a tall unless they're first rounders. The safest bet is to take a smaller player .Which is exactly why Hine cant pick KPP (morris aside), though not quite KPP
I think we are more inclined to take best available, and usually aren’t high enough picks to grab a KPP. We’d then prefer to take KPP via rookies/ssp than take a punt on a kid in the 40’s50’s/60’sThat would be a huge reason why, that's for sure. I think he's just hesitant taking a tall unless they're first rounders. The safest bet is to take a smaller player .
Josh TreacyI think we are more inclined to take best available, and usually aren’t high enough picks to grab a KPP. We’d then prefer to take KPP via rookies/ssp than take a punt on a kid in the 40’s50’s/60’s
These are the types of players I hoped we'd take a chance on with later picks, rather than speculative flankers.Josh Treacy
Mitch Lewis
Nick Larkey
Joel Amartey
Ollie Lord
Not early picks
And that is just the forwards. Plenty of key defenders too taken late if you know how to pick them
How many have been taken and not made it? It’s not just that simple using hindsightJosh Treacy
Mitch Lewis
Nick Larkey
Joel Amartey
Ollie Lord
Not early picks
And that is just the forwards. Plenty of key defenders too taken late if you know how to pick them