VFL VFL 2023 - Geelong & the greater league

[goyoucatters]

That or they are saving him for next week,went off early in the 3rd never to be seen again

Just watched back the highlights. Ceglar was still out there 23 minutes into the third. So maybe he was simply eased out of the match as insurance for next weekend. Or he could have a season-ending injury that we'll hear about in roughly a month.

#genuinetossofthecoinwiththisclub

 

[CatRiot]

If he was slightly taller and bigger he would be on an afl list.

Same height as Lachie Neale... but yeah, it's tough at that height. Need to be a gun.

 

[CatRiot]

How was Bailey Van De Heuvel? Clunked 7 marks, presumably as Key Defender?

200cm type.

 

[CHAWKTS]

How was Bailey Van De Heuvel? Clunked 7 marks, presumably as Key Defender?

200cm type.

Pretty good again. Last week much better. A very good addition to back stocks (and pinch in ruck)

 

[Stokey]

Anyone know what is wrong with Willis?

 

[CHAWKTS]

Anyone know what is wrong with Willis?

I think ok. Just bulilding back for a start in next few rounds. Let’s hope he gets a crack at it.

Not sure whether Flynn will

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I think ok. Just bulilding back for a start in next few rounds. Let’s hope he gets a crack at it.

Not sure whether Flynn will

Flynn is a concern. Has he still only played that one half of vfl where he broke his hand?

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Pretty good again. Last week much better. A very good addition to back stocks (and pinch in ruck)

He impressed me. Always something our list needs so might be an option mid season/end of year. Would like to see morrison play some games in defence too.

 

[year of the cat]

I’d be considering bringing in Dempsey for Close this week.

 

[catempire]

How was Bailey Van De Heuvel? Clunked 7 marks, presumably as Key Defender?

200cm type.

Was he #66? Looked decent at this level as a key back.

 

[catempire]

I’d be considering bringing in Dempsey for Close this week.

I understand the thinking but Close probably has the runs on the board to give him another week. Really needs to lift though.

 

[year of the cat]

I understand the thinking but Close probably has the runs on the board to give him another week. Really needs to lift though.

He’d want to find some form this week as he’s a shadow of what he was last year atm. With the midfield down his game seems to have fallen away too.

 

[BORIS332]

I’d be considering bringing in Dempsey for Close this week.

Dempsey didn’t kick his first goal until the third quarter and only finished with 7 disposals. That’s not enough to warrant a promotion.

 

[CHAWKTS]

I’d be considering bringing in Dempsey for Close this week.

Of course with my bias so would I. But I don’t think they will yet. It seems like Ollie is right in the mix but Close deserves a chance against the weaker teams to find form?

I also think Close is better defensive pressure than ollie? Not quite like for like.

What was interesting in vfl game last night was the role ollie appeared to play. Frankly he was out of sorts in first half (poor) but in second half they had him “tag” Ploughman who had 22 possessions in the first half. Ollie was therefore much deeper in second half. Kept ploughman to 7 possessions and kicked 3 goals.

Wonder whether they are trying to build flexibility into Ollie’s game (heard he has done same role on Stewart in match sim).

Anyway I reckon they leave forward line similar for Gold Coast. But going to be interesting watch as Close has had 3 games in a row where intensity not at the level

 

[CHAWKTS]

Dempsey didn’t kick his first goal until the third quarter and only finished with 7 disposals. That’s not enough to warrant a promotion.

He was poor in first half. Dare I say “close like” from last week. So didn’t say “pick me”. Simpson did in that first half.

Ollie very good in second half but different role (I just did another post on that) - not a close replacement type.

If a chance is made I think it could be Simpson

 

[BORIS332]

He was poor in first half. Dare I say “close like” from last week. So didn’t say “pick me”. Simpson did in that first half.

Ollie very good in second half but different role (I just did another post on that) - not a close replacement type.

If a chance is made I think it could be Simpson

How did Knevitt look? 15 kicks, 3 handballs, did he use it well?

 

[Drunkcat]

Of course with my bias so would I. But I don’t think they will yet. It seems like Ollie is right in the mix but Close deserves a chance against the weaker teams to find form?

I also think Close is better defensive pressure than ollie? Not quite like for like.

What was interesting in vfl game last night was the role ollie appeared to play. Frankly he was out of sorts in first half (poor) but in second half they had him “tag” Ploughman who had 22 possessions in the first half. Ollie was therefore much deeper in second half. Kept ploughman to 7 possessions and kicked 3 goals.

Wonder whether they are trying to build flexibility into Ollie’s game (heard he has done same role on Stewart in match sim).

Anyway I reckon they leave forward line similar for Gold Coast. But going to be interesting watch as Close has had 3 games in a row where intensity not at the level

I think it's a good idea to try and get Ollie to learn a few different spots, he is a project player, who will be given 3 years on the rookie list

 

[year of the cat]

Dempsey didn’t kick his first goal until the third quarter and only finished with 7 disposals. That’s not enough to warrant a promotion.

Fair enough. I only watched the second half!

 

[Gee Class Loco]

Anyone know what is wrong with Willis?

Jimmy is getting his tank built up... he'll be good to go in a fortnight.
If he gets a good run. he'll debut by seasons end IMO.

 

[Gee Class Loco]

I would drop Henry or Rohan for Neale, we don't need both playing.

FWIW. Henry should play at half back... dominated in 2 intra club games there.
Can read the play well and has football nous. Unfortunately hasn't learnt how to tackle.
Neale can replace Stanley. Looked hurt. Pity as we needed him for that last 15 minutes thursday night.

 

[CHAWKTS]

How did Knevitt look? 15 kicks, 3 handballs, did he use it well?

Another one of my favourites. Had had a tougher pre season games I think - but last night he was very good…in particular in the second half. His third quarter he got a lot of it and used it very well.

Last two weeks they are trying to get him to play a “Blitz type role” - in ruck and then on wing. I find it a bit strange as there is only one Blitz and not going to help Mitch get AFL spot imo. Having said that he is doing ok in ruck in VFL and maybe it builds him into the game.

He is a certainty in my view to get another two years (as is Whyte and Dempsey) and I think will make it as part of a core next generation. Either on wing or inside mid

 

[CatRiot]

Was he #66? Looked decent at this level as a key back.

Not sure what he wore on the day, but he's listed as No55.

 

[GeelongTech]

Tanner Lewis is 66, 195cm.

 

[Footy Smarts]

Another one of my favourites. Had had a tougher pre season games I think - but last night he was very good…in particular in the second half. His third quarter he got a lot of it and used it very well.

Last two weeks they are trying to get him to play a “Blitz type role” - in ruck and then on wing. I find it a bit strange as there is only one Blitz and not going to help Mitch get AFL spot imo. Having said that he is doing ok in ruck in VFL and maybe it builds him into the game.

He is a certainty in my view to get another two years (as is Whyte and Dempsey) and I think will make it as part of a core next generation. Either on wing or inside mid

The most impressed I've been with him. Looked very Blics like being everywhere in the last using his running power.

 

[calder_daddy]

There’s certainly something to work with in Mullin.

Didn’t watch any of it
What stood out?