Lions Reserves - 2009

[Chasing the Dream]

The Suncoast are no more, it's back to the Lions Reserves.

We have an official hit out for the reserves againt the AFLQ new boys on the block, the Western Magpies this Saturday at the GABBA as a curtain raiser for the main game.

2009 AFLQ STATE LEAGUE PRACTICE MATCH
Lions Reserves v Western Magpies
Saturday 28 March 2009
The Gabba @ 2:20pm (local time) - curtain raiser

I know I will be able to attend most matches this season (apart from the round 1 game the next week), so expect plenty of reserves updates here.

I noticed Tom Rockliff is off the injury list, so I hope we get to see him, King and Reddan running around this week.

The AFLQ has undergone massive changes during the off season, with the Northern Territory, Aspley and Western Magpies entering the competition at the expense of old Windsor Zillmere. Should be a pretty good season, and look forward to seeing the rookies out and about

 

[Warwick]

Up the Magpies! (Feel so dirty saying that).

IMO the Lions Reserves are going to have a tough year. While they have the most skilled players in the league, they will struggle against the more mature sides.

 

[Rawhead]

Boooo Warwick.

This is the Panthers year. Glad the Suncoast moniker has been dropped, felt no connection to it.

 

[Chezzalenko Reborn]

State League sucks. State Association is where the fun is

 

[Hollow Knight]

Brisbane Reserves def Western Magies 124-40.

Banfield is a little jet.

 

[Old Den]

Brisbane Reserves def Western Magies 124-40.

Banfield is a little jet.

Thanks TBD.

 

[lionshine]

Brisbane Reserves def Western Magies 124-40.

Banfield is a little jet.

How did everyone else play TBD?

 

[scotty4]

saw banfield tonite wish i had have known could have congratulated him

 

[nigelicious]

Lions Reserves had a rather ordinary start ... they had the lead but were not dominant. Came good and ended up winning by a few lengths.

 

[Chasing the Dream]

I only saw the second half, and scores were close when we arrived, but blew out quickly.

Banfield was good, and Sheldon did some nice things as well which was promising.

Was actually dissapointed with Notting's game, he seemed lazy to me, missed a couple of easy goals and turned the ball over wilst under no pressure. He really looked like a bloke peeved that he was there Although he did take a spectactular mark (from which he played on and kicked the ball on the full from 10 metres out)

Clouston also seemed to play well.

I will certainly take more notice next time. Was enjoying being back at the Gabba too much

 

[lionshine]

I only saw the second half, and scores were close when we arrived, but blew out quickly.

Banfield was good, and Sheldon did some nice things as well which was promising.

Was actually dissapointed with Notting's game, he seemed lazy to me, missed a couple of easy goals and turned the ball over wilst under no pressure. He really looked like a bloke peeved that he was there Although he did take a spectactular mark (from which he played on and kicked the ball on the full from 10 metres out)

Clouston also seemed to play well.

I will certainly take more notice next time. Was enjoying being back at the Gabba too much

Guys i want to know how Jack Redden ,Todd banfield ,Albert Proud ,Sam Sheldon ,James Polkinghorne and kieran King all played?

 

[blynd_freddie]

[B]Round Date Time Opponent Venue [/B]
1 Sunday 5 April 2.00pm Morningside Esplen Oval 
10 Saturday 11 April 3.20pm Aspley Gabba 
2 Friday 17 April 3.50pm North Territory Gabba 
3 Saturday 25 Apr 1.00pm Southport Fankhauser Res 
4 Saturday 2 May 3.20pm Mt Gravatt Gabba 
5 Sunday 10 May 2.00pm Redland VictoriaPoint 
6 Saturday 16 May 3.20pm Labrador Gabba 
7 Saturday 23 May 2.00pm Broadbeach Merrimac Oval 
8 Sunday 31 May 2.00pm W Magpies Sherwood 
  Saturday 6 June   State Games   
9 Saturday 13 June 2.00pm Labrador Cooke-Murphy Res 
  Weekend 20-21 June   Bye   
11 Saturday 27 June 3.20pm Broadbeach Gabba 
12 Sunday 5 July TBA NorthTerritory TIO Stadium Darwin 
13 Saturday 11 July 3.20pm Southport Gabba 
14 Weekend 19-20 July   Bye   
14 Saturday 25 July 3.20pm Redland Gabba 
15 Sunday 2 August 2.00pm Mt Gravatt DittmerPark 
16 Sunday 9 August 2.00pm Aspley Graham Rd 
17 Saturday 15 August 3.20pm Morningside Gabba 
18 Saturday 22 August 3.20pm W Magpies Gabba 
FWK1 Weekend 29-30 August TBA   Highest Ranked 
FWK2 Weekend 5-6 September TBA   Highest Ranked 
PF Sunday 13 September TBA   Neutral Venue 
GF Sunday 20 September  2.15pm   Carrara

Hopefully not my last Melb/Brissy/Melb weekend for the year… How good is it to hear the LI – ONS… LI – ONS… chant echo around the Gabba again!
It ended up being a long day and any notes taken of the early match seemed to be misplaced?
I was fortunate to see a fair bit of the ressies game and was most impressed with symmetry of both the seconds and the firsts having a 9 goal third quarter. What a pity we couldn't win by a similar amount 80? odd points.

Guys i want to know how Jack Redden ,Todd banfield ,Albert Proud ,Sam Sheldon ,James Polkinghorne and kieran King all played?

From what I recall all the above had a good run lionshine. There were high rotations and with the size of the win it was a well balanced team effort.

There will be many players that could come into consideration for elevation into the ones during the year. Hanley, Banfield and King are just a couple more ‘new’ names to add to the list of young players to have shown promising signs this preseason.
The sparse crowd during the 2nds game made it noticeable to hear the ‘talking’ between players. Add another string to King’s bow, he seems to be very vocal on the field, in a very positive team way. Thought I’d share a couple of snaps for those unable to make it to the early game. [Apologies for the amateurism][FONT=&quot]

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[brisbanelioness]

Great work there, B_F! Thank you

 

[Gibbo_88]

Was there anyone specifically that looked to be really pushing to be in the 22 for next week?

 

[whizkizz]

Proud no doubt?..

He won't get picked though, it's probably a Voss thing

 

[lionshine]

Proud no doubt?..

He won't get picked though, it's probably a Voss thing

How many possies do you know?

 

[Hollow Knight]

How many possies do you know?

It was a practice match. I doubt stats will be published. He wasn't BOG or anything though. Did his bit.

 

[BigCat2]

How many possies do you know?

Personally, I did a double take when I first read that.

Would've been better to say "how many possies, do you know?" to avoid ambiguity.

 

[lionshine]

Personally, I did a double take when I first read that.

Would've been better to say "how many possies, do you know?" to avoid ambiguity.

Haha.The sad thing is i did a double take as well!

 

[lionshine]

It was a practice match. I doubt stats will be published. He wasn't BOG or anything though. Did his bit.

Ok thanks TBD.

 

[OldLion]

How many possies do you know?

I tend to stick to a basic 2 or 3 - age can be a terrible thing.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Not wanting to derail the thread please follow the white rabbit.

 

[Quigley]

Good to see Hanley named in the best. When a promotion is able to be made I think we will see a lot of him this year.

 

[BuntonRules]

Might be a bit of a diversion, but is this the last year of a stand alone Lions 'B' Grade? There is talk of GC17 players spread amongst the GC QAFL clubs, and Lions amongst the Brisbane clubs.

IMO there are major benefits with this approach, the most important being player development. Ruckmen are the biggest winners, as they need time as number one to learn and grow into the role, as well as gaining the physical work this position needs. How can we do justice to Tippett, Murray and Mc Cullogh in the one team - especially when Charman and Luey will undoubtedly drop back on occasion?

The rest of our youngsters will benefit from needing to play a major role in ah adult team also. It has not hurt Beams or Bail. SA and WA younsters do not lose out from this approach. Whilst the local leagues down there are stronger than here, the Qafl is ever improving. This approach will contribute to this trend,IMO, especially with a second AFL team in the QC17.



On another note AFL, and the QAFL, need a presence on the Sunny Coast - so much so that I feel there is an urgent need for direct AFL assistance.

 

[Chasing the Dream]

BuntonRules, this is something that I brought up about 12 months ago.

I know that the QAFL (seems strange reverting back to that name, I wonder why they did that?) will not accept a Gold Coast team into the competition.

My understanding of their position is that any changes would take place in 2011, when GCFC come into effect. The main issue they now have is that they finally have their 10 team competition, and desperatley do not want to go back to a bye situation, as then it is nearly impossible to convince GCFC & the Lions to a set up like suggested, as their reserves may not get a game.

The ideal model for the QAFL would be a NT team, a Sunshine Coast team, 4 Brisbane teams (Lions reserves put here) and 4 on the Gold Coast (GCFC reserves), but reality ($$$) would not suggest that a Sunshine Coast team will happen in the near future, so that team may let them have the 5 in Brisbane.

How they make up the numbers seemed to be falling into place. I felt that Palm Beach were being groomed for promotion by 2011, however let's just say the wind has well and truely been taken out of those sails Off field problems there will almost certainly end that.

The wild card in Gold Coast footy is now Burleigh. Anyone who gets down this way should have a look at what they have done at Christine Ave. New rooms, a social club and a ground makeover has given them a first class venue now. Money seems to be flowing quite well down Burliegh way, which kind of happenes when control of the club is now in the hands of the second biggest social club on the Gold Coast (http://www.burleighbears.com/index.php?page_id=98) Yep, Rugby League controls, Burleigh AFL club, and they have made it uite clear that they want to be in the top competition.

So maybe come 2011, the QAFL comp may look like this: Northern Territory, Aspley, Morningside, Wests Magpies, Redlands, Mt Gravatt, Labrador, Southport, Broadbeach and Burleigh.

$$$$ will have alot to say about it. Redlands have the social facility, however, I am not sure how many $$$ they like to throw at footy. Broadbeach may well need a miracle or two to provide them with ongoing funds (Nathan Ablett may be the first)