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Very happy with thisMatt Allison from St Sandy to Coburg
Yeah it hasn't been a good couple of weeks since I've said that haha. Might be a split soon.eth-dog the alignment with Sandy has gone absolute belly up
EliteMatt Allison from St Sandy to Coburg
Too much money in that compFelix Flockhart back to VAFA (Old Brighton)
Apology acceptedVery happy with this
Yeah it hasn't been a good couple of weeks since I've said that haha. Might be a split soon.
Hopefully there are enough Sandringham people left to keep the club running if/when the split happens.Very happy with this
Yeah it hasn't been a good couple of weeks since I've said that haha. Might be a split soon.
If Dolphins could land a (literal) big fish to shore up the defensive end they could shake a few teams up imhoHere's my current tracker of player movements at Frankston. Feel free to let me know if I've missed anyone.
Wasn't given. Your statement is still wrongApology accepted
SarcasmWasn't given. Your statement is still wrong
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VFL recruiting: Delisted St Kilda forward Matthew Allison joins Coburg
VFL recruiting continues apace, with Coburg signing delisted Saint Matthew Allison, Collingwood closing in on former Roo Curtis Taylor and Sandringham landing two graduating Dragons.
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5 min read
November 26, 2024 - 6:25AM
Matthew Allison never saw his father, Brian, play for Coburg.
“I was born well and truly after he retired,’’ he says.
But he’s heard the stories and watched the replays of Brian and the Burgers winning the 1988-89 VFA premierships at Windy Hill, both times besting Williamstown under the coaching of Phil Cleary.
Brian Allison wore the No. 4 jumper, with such distinction that he was selected in the Lions’ team of the century.
Matthew Allison will wear the colours too next season after signing with Coburg.
The tall utility is coming off four seasons at AFL club St Kilda, which drafted him from the Calder Cannons.
Injuries in 2023 (broken foot) and ’24 (MCL) frustrated his attempts to break through for an AFL debut.
It was hard going for Allison, 22. “Challenging for a variety of reasons’’ is how he puts it.
“Injury and form mostly,’’ he says. “I felt like I was a little bit inconsistent. Looking back on my four years, I was very grateful for the opportunity to be in the AFL. I made some wonderful friendships there but it was challenging for form reasons and injury, especially those last two years. Missing a lot of football, yeah, it was difficult. Prior to last year, I’d never had an injury. I’ve certainly learned how to overcome adversity and what it takes to get back.’’
He adds: “Not that I lost my passion for football but I just want to enjoy it more.’’
The Saints sent him off with some good words, with GM of football David Misson noting he had to deal with a number of setbacks but “he never let it impact his attitude’’.
“His empathetic and genuine approach to supporting his teammates, paired with his yearning to grow and improve is a credit to his character,’’ he said.
Allison played 44 VFL games for Sandringham in three-and-a-half seasons (2021 was eventually abandoned).
His best performance in 2024 came in Round 20 against Richmond, when he had 26 possessions and kicked two goals.
When Allison went to Coburg for an interview with GM Nick Byrne two weeks ago, he glimpsed a photo of his father on the wall.
Brian Allison let his son make up his own mind about where he should play next year. Other VFL clubs were keen.
“Dad was pumped but I really appreciated how he didn’t put any pressure on me to sign there.
“He always said to me, ‘Whatever decision you make, I’ll follow your journey. Make a decision that’s best for your football’. But I know deep down he’s very excited. He’s already said to me he’s looking forward to catching up with a few of his old teammates and sitting on the hill at Pirahana Park.’’
Beyond the father-son link, Allison has other Coburg ties.
His cousin Cooper Keogh is the Burgers’ No. 1 ruckman and he’s tight with small forward Kyle Weightman.
“The close connections were already there … I’ve never played with Cooper, nor have I played with Kyle, so it will be pretty special. With Jack Bytel signing too, that was a big influence. So ultimately I think I’m going to enjoy my football a lot more and hopefully that means I play good football too. I like the way Coburg’s going about it. They’re heading in the right direction.
“Ultimately I thought I would enjoy my football a lot more at Coburg, thanks to the way Jamie (coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara) and Nick presented it to me.
“I felt they both had my best interests at heart. They never put any pressure on me to sign. They just wanted me to make a decision that was going to be the best decision for me.’’
Byrne says Allison had “significant injuries’’ at St Kilda but his second half of last season for Sandringham suggested his luck had turned.
“He’s a tall forward, a great runner, a high potential player, and our focus is on giving him an environment he can thrive in and enjoy and potentially get back into the AFL system,’’ he says.
It’s been a productive off-season for the Burgers, retaining all their senior players and adding a list of newcomers that includes former AFL Saint and Magpie Bytel, Allison, 201cm Old Trinity ruckman Dom Payman and the returning Sam Mason.
Collingwood VFL is closing in on its first key signing, delisted Kangaroo Curtis Taylor.
The 24-year-old was North Melbourne’s No. 46 selection in the 2019 AFL national draft and played 76 games in six seasons.
He had eight matches this year, in Round 15 tallying up 22 disposals against Collingwood.
With a string of players moving on, the VFL Pies will have a new look in 2025. They will also have a new coach, with Andy Otten taking over from Josh Fraser.
Two Sandringham Dragons graduates are among the first signings for Sandringham Zebras.
Sandy have secured versatile tall Lachie Voss and hard-running midfielder Ned Maginness.
Playing as a 19-year-old, Voss had a VFL game with the Zebras this year and figured in the Dragons’ grand final win over the Greater Western Victoria Rebels. He was also part of their 2022 premiership.
Maginness, the son of Hawthorn premiership defender Scott, was also a 19-year-old Dragon this year, splitting his time in the Coates Talent League and with Old Scotch Under 19s. He also appeared in the Young Guns series.
The Zebras are also expected to snare Dandenong Stingrays graduate Elwood Peckett, who was overlooked by St Kilda as a father-son selection.
Eltham’s Heath Ayres has been invited to train at Carlton.
The lock-down defender figured in Eltham’s flag in 2023 and was regularly in its best players when it was promoted to first division this year.
He is the son of former Victorian Sub-District cricket champion Sean Ayres.
The Blues have also set down the welcome mat to Freddy Harding after his tremendous season for Eastern league club Waverley Blues.
Essendon has tossed a potential lifeline to key forward Tyler Sellers, who was let go by North Melbourne after spending this year on the rookie list.
The Kangaroos signed Sellers under the SSP rule after a sparkling 2023 debut VFL season in which he booted 30 goals and ran second in the best and fairest.
The 22-year-old Old Scotch product played two AFL games last season.
At VFL level he booted another 30 goals from 15 matches, including a bag of six in Round 1 against Northern Bullants.
Standalone clubs Williamstown and Port Melbourne were among the clubs pursuing him in the past few weeks but the lure of another SSP rookie listing has taken him to the Bombers.
He’ll also sign for their VFL team, to be coached next year by Dale Tapping.
The Bombers have also picked up Nic Quigg, who played 15 matches for GWS in the VFL last season.
Seymour product Quigg captained the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League and ran second in their best and fairest in 2022.
Thank you, Caseman 2.VFL recruiting: Delisted St Kilda forward Matthew Allison joins Coburg
VFL recruiting continues apace, with Coburg signing delisted Saint Matthew Allison, Collingwood closing in on former Roo Curtis Taylor and Sandringham landing two graduating Dragons.
Paul Amy
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@paulamy375
5 min read
November 26, 2024 - 6:25AM
Matthew Allison never saw his father, Brian, play for Coburg.
“I was born well and truly after he retired,’’ he says.
But he’s heard the stories and watched the replays of Brian and the Burgers winning the 1988-89 VFA premierships at Windy Hill, both times besting Williamstown under the coaching of Phil Cleary.
Brian Allison wore the No. 4 jumper, with such distinction that he was selected in the Lions’ team of the century.
Matthew Allison will wear the colours too next season after signing with Coburg.
The tall utility is coming off four seasons at AFL club St Kilda, which drafted him from the Calder Cannons.
Injuries in 2023 (broken foot) and ’24 (MCL) frustrated his attempts to break through for an AFL debut.
It was hard going for Allison, 22. “Challenging for a variety of reasons’’ is how he puts it.
“Injury and form mostly,’’ he says. “I felt like I was a little bit inconsistent. Looking back on my four years, I was very grateful for the opportunity to be in the AFL. I made some wonderful friendships there but it was challenging for form reasons and injury, especially those last two years. Missing a lot of football, yeah, it was difficult. Prior to last year, I’d never had an injury. I’ve certainly learned how to overcome adversity and what it takes to get back.’’
He adds: “Not that I lost my passion for football but I just want to enjoy it more.’’
The Saints sent him off with some good words, with GM of football David Misson noting he had to deal with a number of setbacks but “he never let it impact his attitude’’.
“His empathetic and genuine approach to supporting his teammates, paired with his yearning to grow and improve is a credit to his character,’’ he said.
Allison played 44 VFL games for Sandringham in three-and-a-half seasons (2021 was eventually abandoned).
His best performance in 2024 came in Round 20 against Richmond, when he had 26 possessions and kicked two goals.
When Allison went to Coburg for an interview with GM Nick Byrne two weeks ago, he glimpsed a photo of his father on the wall.
Brian Allison let his son make up his own mind about where he should play next year. Other VFL clubs were keen.
“Dad was pumped but I really appreciated how he didn’t put any pressure on me to sign there.
“He always said to me, ‘Whatever decision you make, I’ll follow your journey. Make a decision that’s best for your football’. But I know deep down he’s very excited. He’s already said to me he’s looking forward to catching up with a few of his old teammates and sitting on the hill at Pirahana Park.’’
Beyond the father-son link, Allison has other Coburg ties.
His cousin Cooper Keogh is the Burgers’ No. 1 ruckman and he’s tight with small forward Kyle Weightman.
“The close connections were already there … I’ve never played with Cooper, nor have I played with Kyle, so it will be pretty special. With Jack Bytel signing too, that was a big influence. So ultimately I think I’m going to enjoy my football a lot more and hopefully that means I play good football too. I like the way Coburg’s going about it. They’re heading in the right direction.
“Ultimately I thought I would enjoy my football a lot more at Coburg, thanks to the way Jamie (coach Jamie Cassidy-McNamara) and Nick presented it to me.
“I felt they both had my best interests at heart. They never put any pressure on me to sign. They just wanted me to make a decision that was going to be the best decision for me.’’
Byrne says Allison had “significant injuries’’ at St Kilda but his second half of last season for Sandringham suggested his luck had turned.
“He’s a tall forward, a great runner, a high potential player, and our focus is on giving him an environment he can thrive in and enjoy and potentially get back into the AFL system,’’ he says.
It’s been a productive off-season for the Burgers, retaining all their senior players and adding a list of newcomers that includes former AFL Saint and Magpie Bytel, Allison, 201cm Old Trinity ruckman Dom Payman and the returning Sam Mason.
Collingwood VFL is closing in on its first key signing, delisted Kangaroo Curtis Taylor.
The 24-year-old was North Melbourne’s No. 46 selection in the 2019 AFL national draft and played 76 games in six seasons.
He had eight matches this year, in Round 15 tallying up 22 disposals against Collingwood.
With a string of players moving on, the VFL Pies will have a new look in 2025. They will also have a new coach, with Andy Otten taking over from Josh Fraser.
Two Sandringham Dragons graduates are among the first signings for Sandringham Zebras.
Sandy have secured versatile tall Lachie Voss and hard-running midfielder Ned Maginness.
Playing as a 19-year-old, Voss had a VFL game with the Zebras this year and figured in the Dragons’ grand final win over the Greater Western Victoria Rebels. He was also part of their 2022 premiership.
Maginness, the son of Hawthorn premiership defender Scott, was also a 19-year-old Dragon this year, splitting his time in the Coates Talent League and with Old Scotch Under 19s. He also appeared in the Young Guns series.
The Zebras are also expected to snare Dandenong Stingrays graduate Elwood Peckett, who was overlooked by St Kilda as a father-son selection.
Eltham’s Heath Ayres has been invited to train at Carlton.
The lock-down defender figured in Eltham’s flag in 2023 and was regularly in its best players when it was promoted to first division this year.
He is the son of former Victorian Sub-District cricket champion Sean Ayres.
The Blues have also set down the welcome mat to Freddy Harding after his tremendous season for Eastern league club Waverley Blues.
Essendon has tossed a potential lifeline to key forward Tyler Sellers, who was let go by North Melbourne after spending this year on the rookie list.
The Kangaroos signed Sellers under the SSP rule after a sparkling 2023 debut VFL season in which he booted 30 goals and ran second in the best and fairest.
The 22-year-old Old Scotch product played two AFL games last season.
At VFL level he booted another 30 goals from 15 matches, including a bag of six in Round 1 against Northern Bullants.
Standalone clubs Williamstown and Port Melbourne were among the clubs pursuing him in the past few weeks but the lure of another SSP rookie listing has taken him to the Bombers.
He’ll also sign for their VFL team, to be coached next year by Dale Tapping.
The Bombers have also picked up Nic Quigg, who played 15 matches for GWS in the VFL last season.
Seymour product Quigg captained the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League and ran second in their best and fairest in 2022.
AFL or VFL? Not sure he's up to AFL levelBen Jepson training with Gold Coast
AFL , played for Southport this yearAFL or VFL? Not sure he's up to AFL level
Hofert has the ability to play no1, Had a big game in the last round of the year in the VFL, Also won Pascoe's Bnf in the EDFL and was the best for them in the grand final. Would be an interesting prospect with a full year in the VFL...Has Flockhart even signed with Port for 2025 yet?
He could be drafted too...could, Kuol Mun that is
Mccartney bringing in his own players who he likes. And Kuol Man is from Geelong just like Mccartney
But then again what you said makes sense, for ruck options Port have Kuol Mun, Hofert and Sam Grant from Coburg looks like he's signing. Plus they have Jimmy Miller too.