2nds 2024 VFL thread

[Grasshopper17]

ZZ looking on the pace at last the best thing out of the game. Still some development needed.

First time I've seen him in action. Is he really 2m?? Doesn't seem to play that tall.

 

[dlanod]

First time I've seen him in action. Is he really 2m?? Doesn't seem to play that tall.

Not heard that he's 2m. The club site has him at 196cm which seems more realistic.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Not heard that he's 2m. The club site has him at 196cm which seems more realistic.

Torrent is 184; Carter's 188. I reckon ZZ would be 194 tops.

 

[Mr Ripper]

With Box Hill struggling against Werribee today, it looks like our first final will be away to Footscray, with a subsequent final at BHA. Hopefully GC are knocked out in the repechage.

 

[Section 5]

I did not realize the VFL had a wildcard round this year.
Maybe i read about it earlier in the year but had forgotten.
Mr Ripper mentioned "repecharge" in last Sundays post but it still did not register with me.

Smithy's VFL fixture, Wildcard Round​

Saturday, August 24
Gold Coast v Frankston, People First Stadium, 1.05pm AEST

Sunday, August 25
Williamstown v Richmond, DSV Stadium, 12pm AEST

 

[Dalions]

I did not realize the VFL had a wildcard round this year.
Maybe i read about it earlier in the year but had forgotten.
Mr Ripper mentioned "repecharge" in last Sundays post but it still did not register with me.

Smithy's VFL fixture, Wildcard Round​

Saturday, August 24
Gold Coast v Frankston, People First Stadium, 1.05pm AEST

Sunday, August 25
Williamstown v Richmond, DSV Stadium, 12pm AEST

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Pretty sure they had it last year too?

 

[Grasshopper17]

Pretty sure they had it last year too?

They did. Both winners got cleaned up in their Elimination Final if I recall correctly. So no real benefit except a cash grab I guess.

They should expand it to 3v6 and 4v5 as well.

$$$

 

[Dalions]

They did. Both winners got cleaned up in their Elimination Final if I recall correctly. So no real benefit except a cash grab I guess.

They should expand it to 3v6 and 4v5 as well.

$$$

Not a fan of that because basically if you don’t finish 1st or 2nd you dont stand a chance.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Haha! Yesss!

 

[MSB ROYS]

Winning goal by Frankston was an awesome kick on the run from outside 50.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Winning goal by Frankston was an awesome kick on the run from outside 50.

Stevie Milne's lad.

 

[Grasshopper17]

Not a fan of that because basically if you don’t finish 1st or 2nd you dont stand a chance.

OR if you finish 6th and win your first 2 finals you get a week off and are straight through to a Prelim.

6 of one...

 

[Dalions]

OR if you finish 6th and win your first 2 finals you get a week off and are straight through to a Prelim.

6 of one...

Good luck to em!

 

[ChrisThaLedg]

Shout out to ChrisThaLedg - nice call of the Beecken goal of the year contender last week, just been shown in the highlights at halftime

Thanks so much.. the kid has enormous talent and the Lions are truly blessed to have someone of his talent on the list

 

[Perrip]

First week of VFL Finals confirmed: [Dates and times TBC]

QF1: Werribee v Geelong
QF2: Footscray v Brisbane
EF1: Southport v Frankston
EF2: Box Hill v Williamstown

 

[MSB ROYS]

Frankston travel to the GC two weeks in a row.

 

[Perrip]

First week of VFL Finals confirmed: [Dates and times TBC]

QF1: Werribee v Geelong [Avalon Airport Oval, 12:00pm AEST]
EF1: Southport v Frankston [Fankhauser Reserve, 12:05pm AEST]
QF2: Footscray v Brisbane [Mission Whitten Oval, 1:05pm AEST]
EF2: Box Hill v Williamstown [Box Hill City Oval, 3:00pm AEST]

2024 Smithy's VFL Qualifying and Elimination Finals

 

[Grasshopper17]

QF1: Werribee v Geelong [Avalon Airport Oval, 12:00pm AEST]
EF1: Southport v Frankston [Fankhauser Reserve, 12:05pm AEST]
QF2: Footscray v Brisbane [Mission Whitten Oval, 1:05pm AEST]
EF2: Box Hill v Williamstown [Box Hill City Oval, 3:00pm AEST]

2024 Smithy's VFL Qualifying and Elimination Finals

All times are Saturday

 

[M Malice]

Who does Jack Payne go to?

I wonder if Bruce Reville plays as well, he was listed as 1 week in the last official injury list on the 20th of August.

 

[Section 5]

The Brisbane Lions could be bolstered by the availability of a key trio ahead of next Saturday night’s Elimination Final against Carlton at the Gabba.

Jack Payne (foot) and Bruce Reville (fibula) are both confirmed to return from injury to play in Saturday’s VFL final against Footscray in Melbourne.

The club will then hope to have the pair available for selection for week one of AFL finals the following week.

Defender Brandon Starcevich, who missed last week’s win over Essendon with hamstring awareness, is also expected to come back into coach Chris Fagan’s team to face the Blues.

Starcevich has been running since last and will increase his training load over the coming days as he prepares to be given the green light to play.

​

 

[M Malice]

Does the side for the QF on Saturday get named tonight?

Bruce Reville and Jack Payne to play, I wonder if Shadeau Brain does as well, the other one is Darragh Joyce

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Darragh Joyce

Age

27

Ht

195cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

3star

MG

207.6

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

4star

MG

207.6

4star

, does he play or saved for seniors in case Jack Payne doesn't get through.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Does the side for the QF on Saturday get named tonight?

Bruce Reville and Jack Payne to play, I wonder if Shadeau Brain does as well, the other one is Darragh Joyce, does he play or saved for seniors in case Jack Payne doesn't get through.

They'll play whetever team they think best serves the senior team, which I think would mean guys who need a physical and/or mental break will get one.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Possibly the strongest 'paper' team for the season https://www.lions.com.au/news/16421...-payne-and-reville-headline-strong-vfl-outfit

 

[Perrip]

Possibly the strongest 'paper' team for the season https://www.lions.com.au/news/16421...-payne-and-reville-headline-strong-vfl-outfit

Woah, that's a strong VFL team. Hopefully we can get the win.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Very strong team