VFL 2024 Sandringham Zebras

[Imtellingya]

Allison is a very very interesting player. His body shape is what we have been so desperately in need of. Solid. Almost a Crows/Geelong player build. Can he footy? Or learn to footy to an AFL level? Going to be interesting watching him over the next couple of months to see which sliding door he takes.

Have followed Allison from the day he arrived at St Kilda in both training and Sandy games. Today was the first time I saw him use anything resembling football skills. He is athletic with a good build and is a solid mark, but there is just something missing in a contested sense.

 

[Saint_Dos]

,From todays game, Hastie should retain his spot but start on the ground not as sub.. Jones could be sub. Jack Hayes a definite in. Keeler and Shoenmaker both very close as is Paton.

Could be one of the biggest round-to-round changes for RTB since his Freo antics resting everyone for final round.

King for Sharman (form)
Hayes for Caminiti (like for like)
Webster for Howard (too tall in defence),
Collard for Higgins (suspended and need a small fwd)
Campbell for Marshall (if injured)
Dow for Byrnes/Hastie (to help Steele out)

Could also argue Schoey deserves a game too.

All that being said expecting 1 or 2 forced changes and thats about it.

 

[Otiman]

Could be one of the biggest round-to-round changes for RTB since his Freo antics resting everyone for final round.

King for Sharman (form)
Hayes for Caminiti (like for like)
Webster for Howard (too tall in defence),
Collard for Higgins (suspended and need a small fwd)
Campbell for Marshall (if injured)
Dow for Byrnes/Hastie (to help Steele out)

Could also argue Schoey deserves a game too.

All that being said expecting 1 or 2 forced changes and thats about it.

Yes it will be Out-Higgins, In-Collard.

 

[botts]

Have followed Allison from the day he arrived at St Kilda in both training and Sandy games. Today was the first time I saw him use anything resembling football skills. He is athletic with a good build and is a solid mark, but there is just something missing in a contested sense.

Agree

 

[beside the seaside]

Have followed Allison from the day he arrived at St Kilda in both training and Sandy games. Today was the first time I saw him use anything resembling football skills. He is athletic with a good build and is a solid mark, but there is just something missing in a contested sense.

I watched a little bit of the game today and Allison looks totally different. He's put on a LOT of size, used to be really skinny but looks massive now.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Jones is not even good at VFL level now. If i had to choose between him and Alison to delist, i think Alison would stay on, at least he has a "potential" upside.

 

[beside the seaside]

Just his physical presence up forward would make a difference. We have lacked that.

He's just such a well rounded footballer. I'm keen to see what Caminiti can become but right now in my opinion Hayes is in another stratosphere as a footballer than Caminiti. Hayes can take grabs, knows where to lead, is a big unit and is a finisher.

 

[Ads734]

The other thing about him is he doesn't panic, unlike some others who play the hot potato game.

I’ll add one more thing. He has an amazing ability to do things that lift those around him. Get him in.

 

[StCicatriz]

Jones is not even good at VFL level now. If i had to choose between him and Alison to delist, i think Alison would stay on, at least he has a "potential" upside.

Agree

Alison is speculative and it might be sunk cost fallacy but I'd give him another year on the rookie list.

 

[The Cobra]

Agree

Alison is speculative and it might be sunk cost fallacy but I'd give him another year on the rookie list.

Yeah - nah!

Might be an athlete but Just not a footballer

 

[The Boar]

I'd be okay with Keeler coming in for Dougal

Love it. Absolutely nothing to lose.
Howard has the composure of a virgin on Prom Night.

 

[Yawkey way]

I remember the preseason when Roughead broke him, man he was flying! Been a shadow of that player ever since.

Paton was heading towards something special, I’m all for giving him every chance to get back there.

 

[Premium]

King , Hayes back into the side --- Jones , Dow need to be brought back in even though both are no superstars.
I really feel we need a small defender brought into the team as well - Webster or Paton - I don't know but we have been shown up the last few games by small forwards and we need someone to put on them - Stocker is a bit slow for the nippy small forwards.

 

[saint66au]

Zak Jones

3

Zak Jones

Age

29

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.0

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.1

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

CL

4.9

5star

D

7.0

2star

K

2.8

1star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.6

4star

CL

1.0

3star

is a very good VFL player. Has that extra second or two at that level to choose his options, time he doesnt have at AFl level meaning he's caught with the ball or just hacks it forward too often

 

[The Jack]

Jones is not even good at VFL level now. If i had to choose between him and Alison to delist, i think Alison would stay on, at least he has a "potential" upside.

Sorry but that’s just garbage. Jones was BOG today at VFL level. Quite clearly.

 

[MOLTEN GANGLANDS]

Paton was heading towards something special, I’m all for giving him every chance to get back there.

paton* has a case of the bonners, he's great until he's not. Bad decision maker under pressure. Feels like something you either have or don't, but like alison, they have the rest of the year to change their fortunes

 

[SG34]

Zak Jones is a very good VFL player. Has that extra second or two at that level to choose his options, time he doesnt have at AFl level meaning he's caught with the ball or just hacks it forward too often

This applies to half of our firsts too.
Half a second more time = Nissan GTR Nismo, Reality at AFL = Datsun 120Y

 

[Fehring]

Could be one of the biggest round-to-round changes for RTB since his Freo antics resting everyone for final round.

King for Sharman (form)
Hayes for Caminiti (like for like)
Webster for Howard (too tall in defence),
Collard for Higgins (suspended and need a small fwd)
Campbell for Marshall (if injured)
Dow for Byrnes/Hastie (to help Steele out)

Could also argue Schoey deserves a game too.

All that being said expecting 1 or 2 forced changes and thats about it.

My preference would be for no unforced changes. The best thing we could do is keep them all at Sandy for the next two weeks and make them bang the door down while we back the current group to beat Norf and the Hawks (though we probably have to bring in King and a small to cover Higgins).

 

[El HOSS]

My preference would be for no unforced changes. The best thing we could do is keep them all at Sandy for the next two weeks and make them bang the door down while we back the current group to beat Norf and the Hawks (though we probably have to bring in King and a small to cover Higgins).

I see the point but Hayes and Collard in are just so obvious. Plus, they change our dynamic..... their skill sets are what we need so badly.

 

[JG22]

Can Arie defend? Clearly hes seriously talented from an offensive stand point

 

[Ads734]

Can Arie defend? Clearly hes seriously talented from an offensive stand point

Yes was
Quite impressed with his defence today albeit considering who the opponent was. He’s quite a strong kid, hold his ground in marking contests. Once he adjusts he will be a weapon.

Also hope we try him forward at some stage. A
195cm key forward who can roost it from 65 is a Legit threat.

 

[Saintbloke]

Campbell one of those guys that is just too good for VFL level but not quite mobile and athletic enough to be a #1 ruck at AFL level.

It was pleasure to watch Tom tap the ball to teammates regularly. I would play him in the seniors next week and rest Roma. Watching that game yesterday, I would say Collard just needs to get his body into contests more and just can't rely on a few goal kicking tricks. I can see a future for Hastie- he is a hard runner. Jones probably put his hand up for selection, and even though Hayes kicked a few and rucked, just looks VFL standard to me.

 

[botts]

It was pleasure to watch Tom tap the ball to teammates regularly. I would play him in the seniors next week and rest Roma. Watching that game yesterday, I would say Collard just needs to get his body into contests more and just can't rely on a few goal kicking tricks. I can see a future for Hastie- he is a hard runner. Jones probably put his hand up for selection, and even though Hayes kicked a few and rucked, just looks VFL standard to me.

When collar burst away from the centre bounce I thought he reminded me of rankine. Once he puts on some size he will be awesome to run through the middle in bursts. Perfect week for him to come in for a game. Norths defence is shocking

 

[Zzzed]

Would love see Collard get some more midfield time at Sandy. Feel he is wasted sitting in the forward pocket in the VFL.


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[saintmike65]

It was pleasure to watch Tom tap the ball to teammates regularly. I would play him in the seniors next week and rest Roma. Watching that game yesterday, I would say Collard just needs to get his body into contests more and just can't rely on a few goal kicking tricks. I can see a future for Hastie- he is a hard runner. Jones probably put his hand up for selection, and even though Hayes kicked a few and rucked, just looks VFL standard to me.

Bare in mind Hayes has missed the best part of 2 years footy..I’d still have him in next week as a forward/ 2nd ruck option.
Collard simply doesn’t have the body development to do what you’re suggesting, he’s got the build of a 15 year old..however he’ll need to come in for forward 50 balance, as he’s the only small forward available.