Preview Round 2 v Port MCG Sunday 24th March 4pm

[Rubber Hips]

VFL report for the AFL listed players last Thursday night.

Miller Clarke Ralphsmith Brown & Trezise pretty good write ups. McAuliffe seems to be more of a work in progress by the report, but still mighty impressive. Really pleased to see Noahs game was built on defensive work rather than hitting the scoreboard. Also pleased to see that both Koschitzke and Ryan worked hard in difficult circumstances to still have an impact, something that both need to learn to do consistently moving forward. The rest all seem to be playing their roles and building some consistent form, that hopefully leads them to opportunities as the year unfolds.

Ben Miller (23 disposals, 10 marks, nine rebound-50s)

"Probably the best game I've seen Ben play. I thought he was an outstanding leader of our back six. He won the ball back for us, he took three contested marks, he had an impact with his big spoils and I thought he used the ball well. Really pleased for Ben and looking forward to seeing that on a consistent basis."

Judson Clarke (17 disposals, seven inside-50s, four marks, two goals)

"After an interrupted preparation for the season after surgery on his shoulder, he has started to hit some red-hot form. His last month of footy has been outstanding, and Thursday's game was no different."

Hugo Ralphsmith (11 disposals, seven marks, five inside-50s)

"His run and carry once again stood out, and I thought his ball use was excellent. I think he's got a great balance between offence and defence at the moment, and he's in some really good form."

Tom Brown (17 disposals, five marks, four rebound-50s)

"He came back after being an AFL carryover the previous week, and he acquitted himself extremely well. He looks so composed and calm with the footy down back and won the ball back for us consistently on the day."

James Trezise (16 disposals, four marks, one rebound-50)

"James is in some really good form. He continues to win the ball back for us and he used the ball particularly well on Thursday. He is ready, should the opportunity arise at the next level."

Kane McAuliffe (20 disposals, five clearances, four tackles, two goals)

"Kicked one of the better goals you'll see from a midfielder from outside 50 on the boundary. He's coming along really well for a first-year player, and certainly doesn't look out of place at VFL level. I'm sure that he'll continue to build in the coming weeks."

Matthew Coulthard (12 disposals, six marks, three inside-50s, one goal)

"His defensive pressure has been outstanding in the last couple of weeks. I'm really enjoying that aspect of his game and it was nice to see him get more involved on the weekend offensively."

Noah Cumberland (10 disposals, four tackles, two inside-50s)

"It was an interesting day for Noah. Whilst he didn't hit the scoreboard, I was absolutely thrilled with his defensive output. I thought he made our team and those around him better on the day, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of that from him."

Jacob Koschitzke (nine disposals, seven marks, one goal)

"He was blanketed for most of the day and found it difficult in the first half. I thought he worked his way into the contest nicely in the second half with a couple of really critical contests against multiple opponents that he was able to bring to the ground, and we were able to benefit from.

Samson Ryan (13 disposals, seven marks, two inside-50s, one goal)

"I thought Samson fought his backside off. It was a great test for him up against an experienced ruckman in Pittonet. He was able to hit the scoreboard late."

Oliver Hayes-Brown (three disposals, two tackles)

"A tough match up against a very experienced ruckman. He showed some forward craft and is continuing to improve. Great to see him get a holding the ball decision with a big crunching tackle on the wing."

Sam Banks (11 disposals, two clearances, two inside-50s)

"Sam only played a half, but I thought he had a huge impact and used the ball well. He ran hard both offensively and defensively on that wing that he knows so well."

Mykelti Lefau (eight disposals, three tackles, two goals)

"He's in outstanding form. He's bringing his training form to games and competing really well in the air, but also putting pressure on at ground level. He kicked a beautiful snap goal in the first half."

Steely Green (six disposals, two tackles, one goal)

"Didn't get much of a footy, but I'm really proud of the way that he is going about his footy. I thought he had a huge impact on the game with his defensive pressure and his selfless running patterns to help the team. We really value the fact that he is putting the team before his own performance, and he'll get rewarded for doing so no doubt."

Reckon Trigger will get the call up..,.Mykelty a smokey


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Reckon Trigger will get the call up..,.Mykelty a smokey


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Lefau is too raw to get the call up.

 

[fargothegreat]

Lefau is too raw to get the call up.

I think Lefau would fit in nicely with Lynch and Balta. Provides excellent defensive pressure and gives us an extra tall down there when Balta goes into the ruck or when Lynch rests on the bench.

Plus he gives us a bit of protection if the talls get smashed down back and we need to put Balta behind the ball.

 

[Truetiger]

Tigers to win

 

[Morro]

I think Lefau would fit in nicely with Lynch and Balta. Provides excellent defensive pressure and gives us an extra tall down there when Balta goes into the ruck or when Lynch rests on the bench.

Plus he gives us a bit of protection if the talls get smashed down back and we need to put Balta behind the ball.

My thoughts exactly, which I cant believe im saying as only a few months ago I said he was waste of a pick.

 

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Tigers to win

The toss?

Auskick game?

 

[Truetiger]

The toss?

Auskick game?

The VFL lol

 

[tropicaltiger]

Feel sad for Prestia…poor guy has had to put up with injuries over years

Shame …bloody good player

 

[Rubber Hips]

The team will be wearing black armbands Sunday after the passing of Kevin Bartletts wife Denise.

Feel sad for KB…always spoke about her…after being married for so long, it will be hard for the champ

 

[Rubber Hips]

Lefau is too raw to get the call up.

As opposed to miller who is overcooked

 

[tiger_tough]

LeFau hurt his shoulder. Doubt he comes in this week.

 

[JAKLAUGHING]

Tigers to win

Never in doubt!

 

[Reservoir tiger]

Anyone have any issues with Drioli and Taranto having a few beers on a Wednesday night before a Sunday game? I’m fine with it personally as I’m sure it was only a couple but just hate to see our boys give the scummy media crowd any ammo at all.

 

[prodigy]

Anyone have any issues with Drioli and Taranto having a few beers on a Wednesday night before a Sunday game? I’m fine with it personally as I’m sure it was only a couple but just hate to see our boys give the scummy media crowd any ammo at all.

Zero issues. That's three full days of gap.

 

[fargothegreat]

LeFau hurt his shoulder. Doubt he comes in this week.

Was a hyper-extended elbow and he trained fully the other day, so is fine.

 

[Karp3_dm]

Anyone have any issues with Drioli and Taranto having a few beers on a Wednesday night before a Sunday game? I’m fine with it personally as I’m sure it was only a couple but just hate to see our boys give the scummy media crowd any ammo at all.

You’re asking the big footy forum??

They will say no wonder they’re playing shit footy only having a few beers mid week
Need to increase

 

[Groupie_]

Anyone have any issues with Drioli and Taranto having a few beers on a Wednesday night before a Sunday game? I’m fine with it personally as I’m sure it was only a couple but just hate to see our boys give the scummy media crowd any ammo at all.

 

[Dunger]

Anyone have any issues with Drioli and Taranto having a few beers on a Wednesday night before a Sunday game? I’m fine with it personally as I’m sure it was only a couple but just hate to see our boys give the scummy media crowd any ammo at all.

I hope they were on the VBs otherwise I'll be gutted

 

[dirtybizza]

LeFau hurt his shoulder. Doubt he comes in this week.

Would hate to see the other bloke, most likely 6 feet under

 

[Groupie_]

no team tonight just that massive squad crap

g a g f sunday games. and the next 5 or 6 are on sunday too

I wish were bigger than norf

 

[RobsJourney]

no team tonight just that massive squad crap

g a g f sunday games. and the next 5 or 6 are on sunday too

I wish were bigger than norf

At least there's a few months of Thursday night footy to keep you tided over.

 

[smasha]

Oscar Piastri a Tiger.
Wonder if the F1 stewards make a rule change if he hits the front.
Hope we do the double this Sunday.

 

[chriso11]

I also feel we will win. We’re a bogey side for port and they are playing away from their dung hill.

Disclaimer: I’ve tipped 3 games correctly so far this year

 

[RobsJourney]

Team?

 

[lllscroatlll]

Team?

that was a brief retirement bruz