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Given that Bendigo is part of our overall package..and the likes of Ant and myself are part of a regular group of attendees at Bendigo matches, it would seem logical to me to have a Bendigo section on the forum...game previews, reviews..and comments about the upcoming Bendigo club review in June.
From Inside Football
BENDIGO BOMBERS
Coach: Adrian Hickmott (second year).
Captain: Michael Flaherty.
Last season: 5 wins, 15 losses.
In: Charles Slattery (Central Districts), Paul Scanlon (Seymour), Ky Miller (NTFL), Joel Malone (Maryborough), Jerome Jetta (Brookton, WA), Simon Weekley (Sandhurst).
Out: Brent Hartigan, Shannon Geary, Dale Young, Johnny Coghlan.
Verdict: On and off the field, it’s a vital year for the Bombers. The club needed an injection of cash from the VFL and Essendon to get through last season, and, with the alignment up for review at the end of 2009, Bendigo must show it is a viable state league entity. Essendon injuries exposed the VFL list as being tissue-thin last year and a 2007 finalist slumped to 13th. But the establishment of three training bases and the appointment of a full-time football manager in Steve Thomson opened recruiting doors, and the Bombers have gained some experienced types and some exciting tykes. Expect them to improve, but perhaps not enough to enter the top eight.
The squad
From Bendigo Bombers
# Surname First Name DOB Height Weight Previous Clubs
3 Scanlon Paul 19/10/1977 178 85 Seymour, Northern Bullants
4 Davies Simon 30/09/1989 176 78 North Shore
5 Crameri Stewart 10/08/1988 187 95 Maryborough
6 Bowe Josh 25/06/1987 176 79 Bendigo Pioneers, Eaglehawk
8 Chapman Matt 31/03/1983 188 85 Shepparton Swans
10 Holmes Blair 18/05/1989 176 80 Bendigo Pioneers,Sandhurst
13 Hulme Darren 19/07/1977 170 78 Clayton, Carlton
15 Malone Joel 10/01/1984 176 80 Maryborough
18 Weekley Simon 19/03/1987 187 88 Sea Lake, Sandhurst
19 Bristow James 29/01/1989 194 101 Gippsland Power,Sale
20 Slattery Charles 16/01/1984 183 81 Central District (SANFL)
22 Flaherty James 05/11/1986 188 87 South Bendigo
29 Stroobants Steven 11/02/1989 174 77 Bendigo Pioneers, Swan Hill
30 Miller Kye 06/04/1990 194 70 Mallee Park
31 Coulson Hoffacker Dayne 23/07/1988 180 75 Old Trinity
32 Thomson Chris 06/10/1987 182 70 Maryborough
33 Taylor Rex 28/07/1989 171 64 Rumbalara
48 Fiske Stacey 24/04/1987 184 92 Golden Square
49 Harrison Peter 22/03/1988 174 60 Rumbalara
50 Richards Darcy 17/08/1990 184 99 Maryborough
51 Matheson Travis 22/03/1989 187 83 Kerang
52 Bowe Aydin 18/07/1989 179 80 Eaglehawk
53 A'vard Brodie 26/04/1990 191 91 Murray Bushrangers,Jerilderie
54 Crameri Justin 11/03/1987 192 93 Uni. Blacks
55 Hackett Jamie 31/07/1989 181 81 St Mary's NT, Redlands
56 Birthesil Ben 18/08/1990 191 87 Murray Bushrangers,Benalla
57 Byrne Damon 07/01/1990 184 83 Bendigo Pioneers,South Bendigo
58 Jetta Jerome 24/01/1990 183 68 Brookton, Pingery
60 Taylor Brent 18/05/1989 185 85 Kerang
61 Bowyer Jack 18/09/1990 189 70 Bendigo Pioneers,Kangaroo Flat
62 Gunter Will 12/04/1990 183 75 Kyneton
63 Delahunty Lachlan 26/10/1990 192 83 Ballarat Rebels,
64 Messis Jimmy 23/09/1989 175 62 Keilor
65 Warren Jye 15/03/1990 174 61 Shepparton United
66 Martin David 09/08/1988 204 100 North Shore
67 Barnes William 28/06/1989 190 88 Sandhurst
68 Barolli Dashmir 16/08/1990 181 78 Murray Bushrangers,Shepparton Swans
69 Redpath Jack 13/12/1990 192 100 Kyneton
70 Stringer Brad 25/07/1989 187 74 Golden Square
71 Petrie Torin 05/01/1990 184 83 Bendigo Pioneers,St.Arnaud
72 Mason Sam 14/03/1990 194 95 Bendigo Pioneers,Irymple
73 Tamouroudis James 01/03/1989 180 82 St Kevins
74 Hone Owen 13/04/1990 184 82 Bendigo Pioneers, Sandhurst
75 Thaw Ben 26/02/1987 183 81 Kyneton
Round 1 side to face Northern Bullants at Carlton on Sunday:
Bendigo Bombers
B Flaherty Lovett-Murray Atkinson
HB Houli T. Slattery Nash
C Miller Scanlon Hooker
HF Williams German Still
F Weekley Neagle Klemke
R Bellchambers S. Crameri C. Slattery
Int Magin Carroll Bock Bristow Harrison R.Taylor Holmes
Team won't line-up like that. Still and Neagle would be the true key forwards.
Number 53 is an interesting yet good get IMO, really liked his games during last year for the Bushrangers, could become a good player for the Bombers (VFL -> AFL one day:rolleyes:)
loopy_cam
11 Apr 2009, 13:43
Northern Bullants
B: Anderson, M. Austin, Spiteri
HB: Armfield, Saddington, Carrazzo
C: O'Keeffe, Iacobucci, Browne
HF: Jo. Bannister, Hartlett, Bentley
F: Yarran, O'hAilpin, Fisher
R: Hampson, Scotland, McCorkell
Int: Boundy, Ja. Bannister, Higgs, Gianfagna, Bransgrove, S. Austin, Morgan, Ellard
Shapes to be a good game with fairly strong sides from both teams.
Is there a chance that some of our rookies will play for the reserves (Bock, Carrol etc.) or are they pretty safe for a senior game?
gloryandfame
12 Apr 2009, 15:16
Not a great start to the year for the reserves
Northern Bullants 3.3 9.8 17.14 26.18 (174)
Bendigo Bombers 3.1 6.1 7.2 10.4 (64)
GOALS:
Northern Bullants: Bilney 7 Micevski 4 Meese 4 Totino 3 Everington 2 Morgan 2 Prior 2 Groth Hall
Bendigo Bombers: Redpath 3 Hackett 2 Harrison 2 Fiske Crameri Matheson
BEST:
Northern Bullants: Austin Micevski Bilney Bransgrove Groth Gale
Bendigo Bombers: Redpath Hackett A'vard Delahunty Bristow Taylor
Half time score in the seniors:
Northern Bullants 3.2 6.6 . .
Bendigo Bombers 1.2 3.3 . .
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Skeeta Olly
12 Apr 2009, 17:49
Northern Bullants 3.2 6.6 7.9 13.11 (89)
Bendigo Bombers 1.2 3.3 8.5 12.8 (80)
GOALS:
Northern Bullants: Bentley 2 Gianfagna 2 Fisher 2 O'hAilpin 2 McCorkell Yarran Hampson Ellard Boundy
Bendigo Bombers: Weekley 3 Williams 3 Magin 2 Bellchambers Lovett-Murray Neagle Scanlon
BEST:
Northern Bullants: Armfield O'hAilpin Bentley Ellard McCorkell Bannister
Bendigo Bombers: Flaherty Hooker Scanlon Crameri Slattery Carroll
Bolded are Essendon AFL players.
lemon chicken
12 Apr 2009, 19:00
My 2 cents. Exciting game ball going from end to end but the skill level was pretty frustrating at times.
Atkinson. My BOG for us. I dont know what the record is for most bounces in a match but he must of been close to it today.
NLM. Had a huge first half maybe faded a bit towards the end but was hard at it all day. One of our top 3.
Houli. Overused the handball way too much early on. 2nd and 3rd qtrs was much better. Played mainly back flank. Had a heap of the ball.
Neagle. Couldnt buy a kick but that said the delivery was crap. Moved to CHF and still struggled. Looked to get KO'd in the last but stayed out there. Not many touches and the goal was our first of the day kicked off the ground. Gotta work harder.
Williams. Playing just as a forward now which suits his game a lot more. 3 goals but probably only had 4 or 5 kicks. Did his job i guess.
Magin. Came into it in the second half kicked 2 smart goals and got some handy touches late in the game.
Hooker. Key defence all day and was pretty good. Created a lot of run and did some nice spoils. I like him.
T. Slattery. Creates run has great evasive skills. Knows when to run off and when to spoil. Last qtr wasnt great for him but the match-up was asking a bit too much.
Bellchambers. Rucked well but let his man run off too much.
Bock. Crowd favourite. Does stuff you dont expect a 200+cm kid to do. Well drilled when in the ruck, fills holes and helps out in defence. Just cant kick.
Still. Young i know but a bit short to be a key forward. Works very hard to create space. More like a Ryan O'Keefe than a key position player.
German had a good second half, in and under type.
Carroll. Has some quality about him. Played as a leading forward at stages and looked dangerous.
Klemke. Was ok but you can why he slipped so far. Nothing really stands out about him.
Scanlon is a quality pick up. Kye Miller is a freak.
loopy_cam
12 Apr 2009, 19:21
Bolded are Essendon AFL players.
You sure that's our Slattery?
danzan22
12 Apr 2009, 19:32
You sure that's our Slattery?
We have 2 Slatterys
Skeeta Olly
12 Apr 2009, 19:57
Tyson?
I grad the info of the Carlton board;)
The Dustbin
12 Apr 2009, 20:15
Still. Young i know but a bit short to be a key forward. Works very hard to create space. More like a Ryan O'Keefe than a key position player.
He's 194cm (6cm taller then O'keefe) and still (Pardon the pun) growing. With a player of his size and mobility, I'd be rapt if he turned out to be 1/2 the player O'Keefe is.
Thanks for the report. Good job. :thumbsu:
Ben the Gooner
12 Apr 2009, 20:33
Henry's brother Charlie is playing for Bendigo as well.
Am I the only one who's loving this running defence coming from our key defenders? Pears and Daniher have done it beautifully and now Hooker's getting involved.
Agree with Lemon Chickons summary.
Atkinson probably would have made the best if he did not butcher a few of his kicks. Was very good to see him taking the game on with the run and bounce. Something he did not do last week.
I thought Houli went missing for a while during the second quarter. His run and carry for a 10 minute period during the third quarter helped get bendigo back into the game.
Klemke was really good early but after Hickmott got him to tag Scottland his productivity slowed noticably.
Neagle. Ordianry. FFS play in front and stop trying to take speccies over you opponent becasue you look stupid when you can't jump of the ground.
Should be trying to play like Dunstall and not Jeza !
He suffered from not having a lot of inside 50's in the first half but his efforts to get in front where pathetic. Was behind the whole game and when he was in front he somehow managed to end up behind when the ball came in.
He made a VFL quality player look like an AFL star.
Magin was 100% better than he has been in recent weeks.
Good to see the old Bendigo sytem of best players is still in use.
3 spots for the best 3 , one spot for a Bendigo player and two pump the tyres up for the young blokes.
Bendigo fall short against Bullants Sunday, 12 April 2009
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/images/08/nabrd2-09-l.jpg
Cale Hooker did well for Bendigo
essendonfc.com.au
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The Bendigo Bombers lost their opening match of the season this afternoon, going down to the Northern Bullants by nine points. The Bombers were outclassed early but produced a much improved performance in the second half and were clinging to a two-point lead at the final change.
Late in the final quarter Bendigo still looked like hanging on but two goals in 30 seconds to the Bullants just before the final siren sealed their fate. The Bombers went down 12.8 (80) to 13.11 (89).
Cale Hooker was the best performed Essendon-listed player, doing an excellent job at centre half back. He marked strongly, used the ball well and already looks a much improved player with a full season now under his belt.
Bachar Houli sparked the Bombers in the third quarter, racking up countless possessions in the midfield and bringing his fellow midfielders into the game. Nathan Lovett-Murray and Jarrod Atkinson were other solid contributors as was rookie Bryce Carroll and first-year player Tyson Slattery.
The Bombers have John Williams on report after he made late contact with a Northern Bullants player in a marking contest. There were no significant injuries from the game although Jay Neagle was left dazed after a heavy headclash midway through the final quarter.
Goal kickers: John Williams (3), Simon Weekley (3), Rhys Magin (2), Jay Neagle, Paul Scanlon, Nathan Lovett-Murray and Tom Bellchambers (1).
Best players: James Flaherty, Cale Hooker, Paul Scanlon, Stewart Crameri, Tyson Slattery and Bryce Carroll.
Link (http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6479)
Senior Selection vs Werribee (Sat night)
B Atkinson Flaherty Hooker
HB Crameri Slattery T Nash
C Slattery C Lonergan Houli
HF Carroll Klemke Magin
F Lovett-Murray Weekley Jetta
R Bellchambers Myers Scanlon
Int Holmes Bock German Miller Bristow Harrison Redpath Bowe Fiske Davies
Looks like McVeigh, Quinn and Skipworth are definates for Sunday.
gloryandfame
17 Apr 2009, 00:21
Bendigo Bombers in new Clash jumper on Saturday against Werribee
All of our supporters will be aware that the club’s ‘clash’ jumper, in which white was the predominant colour, has differed markedly from the red and black combination worn by our players for home games.
Our new clash jumper has been completely redesigned and will feature red, grey and gold to reflect the Bank’s corporate colours, whilst retaining red and black as an integral part of the whole combination.
"It is yet another iniatiative by our Club to link together the things that identify us as a Club - our community and great corporate partnerships", Chairman David Joss said today.
The new clash design features a stylised red sash on the front in similar fashion to the home jumper, but grey replaces the black background and the red is interspersed with gold stripes. In addition, the grey background on the front and back also contains a representation of the traditional Bendigo ‘poppet head’ logo with which many people will be familiar.
The players’ numbers will be in black and the emblems of the Bank, the Bendigo Bombers and the VFL will appear on the front. The Bank’s logo will also be shown on the back, together with that of our Major Corporate Sponsor, Poyser Motors Isuzu.
Phil Whiting from the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank said that “the new jumper is a very visible display of the partnership between the Bank and the Bendigo Bombers and our joint commitment to our local community. It’s an exciting design that we believe favorably extends our brand through, our partnership with the Bombers, across the state.”
Bendigo Bombers Chairman David Joss also said that “the new clash design looks fantastic and is a radical departure from previous seasons. We are pleased we have been able to create a jumper that connects us strongly with Our Town Bendigo and our major sponsor the Bendigo Bank.
The new clash design is pictured below and will be worn for the first time this Saturday against the Werribee Tigers.
http://www.bendigobombers.com/files/AE6ZSP6JTT/04_12_08_Shane_Bendigo_2.jpg
http://www.bendigobombers.com/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?article_id=215&nav_cat_id=-1&nav_top_id=-1
fingers crossed myers starts midfield and dominates.
loopy_cam
17 Apr 2009, 17:03
No Still?
fingers crossed myers starts midfield and dominates.
Might be a bit of a long haul for Myers. The virus he had on and off for 4 weeks during Feb has really slowed him down.
He may be nursed along a bit over the next month or so.
Boucks09
17 Apr 2009, 19:12
Why hasn't Jay Neagle been named? Will he come into the side to replace Nash?
White Kings
17 Apr 2009, 20:16
To the guys that go along to Bendigo games, do you think Atkinson might be able to step up eventually into our 1's permanently, to take over the BP from Slattery? From what I've seen from him in the NAB the last couple of years, he would be a mighty improvement with run and dash. If his defense is up to par of course...:)
bombers2011
17 Apr 2009, 21:39
To the guys that go along to Bendigo games, do you think Atkinson might be able to step up eventually into our 1's permanently, to take over the BP from Slattery? From what I've seen from him in the NAB the last couple of years, he would be a mighty improvement with run and dash. If his defense is up to par of course...:)
BIG Fan of this concept. I am sure it'll happen by mid year!
Just back from Chirnside Park
Final score:
Werribee 5.3, 9.6, 15.8, 19.13 (127)
Bendigo 2.4, 3.4, 8.6, 11.7 (73)
Goalkickers:
Werribee: Pask 6, Thompson 4, Wright 3, Rockerfeller, Prismall (Brent's brother), Martinello, Castello, Henderson, Goldstein
Bendigo: Atkinson 2, Bock 2, Scanlon, Jetta, Myers, Carroll, Bellchambers, Magin, Harrison
My Bendigo best: Myers, Bock, Atkinson, Houli, Scanlon, T. Slattery
fishguts
18 Apr 2009, 22:31
Just back from Chirnside Park
Final score:
Werribee 5.3, 9.6, 15.8, 19.13 (127)
Bendigo 2.4, 3.4, 8.6, 11.7 (73)
Goalkickers:
Werribee: Pask 6, Thompson 4, Wright 3, Rockerfeller, Prismall (Brent's brother), Martinello, Castello, Henderson, Goldstein
Bendigo: Atkinson 2, Bock 2, Scanlon, Jetta, Myers, Carroll, Bellchambers, Magin, Harrison
My Bendigo best: Myers, Bock, Atkinson, Houli, Scanlon, T. Slattery
****ing awesome to hear :thumbsu:
nicko99
18 Apr 2009, 22:50
don't get to excited
i was at the match and not many players did much, they got smashed. :thumbsd:
The Great Barry Besanko
18 Apr 2009, 23:05
Scanlon! No relation to Dennis is it, most famous for being Trevor Barker's stepladder all those years ago.
Scanlon! No relation to Dennis is it, most famous for being Trevor Barker's stepladder all those years ago.
Nah..but, a decent footballer all the same.
lemon chicken
18 Apr 2009, 23:37
My thoughts. No key forwards gave us no hope when you looked at the opposition that was the difference. I could barely see the far side of the ground so i may have missed a few things.
Lonergan was his usual hard and tough. Didnt play a full game.
Hooker played on Thompson for most of it. Was all over him in the first half. Thompson got a few in the second half but mainly marks from leads. We've suddenly got a bit of depth in defence. Him and Tyson Slattery are good combination to have at this level.
Houli and Atkinson had plenty of possesions but most resulted in turnovers. May have been the lack of options to kick to.
Myers was half back most of it. Was solid. Kicked a ripping goal.
Jetta played in the middle and forward. Didnt do a lot.
Magin showed his class but had a lot of quiet patches. Worth persisting with.
A few were missing from last week. Williams must have got rubbed out and Still didnt play.
No Nat-rat or Nash
My thoughts. No key forwards gave us no hope when you looked at the opposition that was the difference. I could barely see the far side of the ground so i may have missed a few things.
Lonergan was his usual hard and tough. Didnt play a full game.
Hooker played on Thompson for most of it. Was all over him in the first half. Thompson got a few in the second half but mainly marks from leads. We've suddenly got a bit of depth in defence. Him and Tyson Slattery are good combination to have at this level.
Houli and Atkinson had plenty of possesions but most resulted in turnovers. May have been the lack of options to kick to.
Myers was half back most of it. Was solid. Kicked a ripping goal.
Jetta played in the middle and forward. Didnt do a lot.
Magin showed his class but had a lot of quiet patches. Worth persisting with.
A few were missing from last week. Williams must have got rubbed out and Still didnt play.
No Nat-rat or Nash
Is there any word on who is in doubt for todays match? Trainging reports had Henry leaving the track. He would have been an option to go to Harvey
AndyLesPaul
19 Apr 2009, 09:11
My thoughts. No key forwards gave us no hope when you looked at the opposition that was the difference. I could barely see the far side of the ground so i may have missed a few things.
Lonergan was his usual hard and tough. Didnt play a full game.
Hooker played on Thompson for most of it. Was all over him in the first half. Thompson got a few in the second half but mainly marks from leads. We've suddenly got a bit of depth in defence. Him and Tyson Slattery are good combination to have at this level.
Houli and Atkinson had plenty of possesions but most resulted in turnovers. May have been the lack of options to kick to.
Myers was half back most of it. Was solid. Kicked a ripping goal.
Jetta played in the middle and forward. Didnt do a lot.
Magin showed his class but had a lot of quiet patches. Worth persisting with.
A few were missing from last week. Williams must have got rubbed out and Still didnt play.
No Nat-rat or Nash
NLM AND NASH?
ah shit
that must mean two late changes?
cAsEy_18
19 Apr 2009, 10:24
Nash was named in todays side though? So maybe just the one with Lovett-Murray
Not as detailed report from me simply becasue i watched the game from the boundry and it was hard to see who was doing the in and under work around the packs on the other side of the ground. The black numbers on the jumpers hardly stood out.
One problem Bendigo have is trying to impliment our senior game plan at VFL level is a problem simply becasue they can not switch the ball backwards under the different rules.
Also the lower level of skills and body size of a few of the Bendigo listed players leads us to going around in circles with crazy handballs to stationary targets.
Jetta. Thought he was pretty good. Played a lot through the middle and kept going all night. Set up a few goals.
Lonergan. Did not think he had a massive game around the ground. Hard to comment on what he did in close becasue most of the play was opposite where i was watching from.
Myers. Though he was steady rather than good. Played mainly half back with a few runs through the middle. Not sure i would have put him in the best.
Hooker. Very good. Kept Thompson under control until our midfield stopped. Then he had problems becasue the footy was coming inside 50 very easily and often. Must have been going ok becasue Thommo got frustrated enough to give Hooker a face massage when they went to ground at one stage.
Has really improved a heap from last year.
Magin.Came in and out og the game. Starting to look a bit better. Did some good stuff without getting big numbers.
T Slattery. Ok in defence. Gave a few good running options but not huge possessions.
Atkinson. Has started to get his run and bounce back. Just needs to get his kicking sorted.
Carroll. Quiet game.
Houli. Play half back and midfield. He simply has no idea at half back. Has not got a defensive thought running through his head. Runs off to chase the footy and does not return to his man until the next center bounce.
His work in the midfield is good as he finds a head of the ball.
Has to back hinself to run through the lines more and use his kicking skills to advantage rather than going in circles looking to give quick handballs all the time.
Bellchambers. Good in the first half. Struggled after half time.
German. I hardly saw him but he could have been in and under and i could not see his in close work.
Bock. Reasonable at times up forward. Kicked a couple of goals. Just average overall.
Klemke. Runs hard and tries to be involved but struggle to find a lot of the footy.
yodellinhank
19 Apr 2009, 11:39
One problem Bendigo have is trying to impliment our senior game plan at VFL level is a problem simply becasue they can not switch the ball backwards under the different rules.
Also the lower level of skills and body size of a few of the Bendigo listed players leads us to going around in circles with crazy handballs to stationary targets.
See this a bit in the senior team as well, the "hot potato" stuff. I'm hoping it's due to the group not playing 50-100odd games together yet, and they are yet to develop a firm understanding with their team mates. The other reason is of course work rate.
Can someone (Ant or LemonChicken) answer a few questions on Hooker:
Who did he play on? VFL listed player, AFL listed player?
Why was he so good? spoils? Marks? Body Contact? Posession?
When could he step up to AFL level?
After seeing him last week, he was very good, any chance that we could play one of Daniher or Ryder up forward and slot in Hooker at CHB, or not yet, se if he can keep up his good form.
Why do we keep persisting with Houli off a Back Flank when everyone can blatantly see that he has no deffensive side to his game. Why do we keep persisting with him there. play him forward, or get rid of him. I know he is still young, but he is not exactly learning much and improving.
How did Bellchambers look in the ruck, any good, tap work, around the ground, skills, etc?
any answers would be great. thanks guys.
lemon chicken
19 Apr 2009, 17:46
Can someone (Ant or LemonChicken) answer a few questions on Hooker:
Who did he play on? VFL listed player, AFL listed player?
Why was he so good? spoils? Marks? Body Contact? Posession?
When could he step up to AFL level?
After seeing him last week, he was very good, any chance that we could play one of Daniher or Ryder up forward and slot in Hooker at CHB, or not yet, se if he can keep up his good form.
Why do we keep persisting with Houli off a Back Flank when everyone can blatantly see that he has no deffensive side to his game. Why do we keep persisting with him there. play him forward, or get rid of him. I know he is still young, but he is not exactly learning much and improving.
How did Bellchambers look in the ruck, any good, tap work, around the ground, skills, etc?
any answers would be great. thanks guys.
Hooker played on Nathan Thompson (ex North, Hawks) 1st half he completelt towelled him up, got a fist to everything, ran off him, was our best player by a mile. 2nd half Thompson kicked a couple but at least 2 of those were goods kicks to a lead with no midfield pressure. Thompson went off the ground maybe midway of the last qtr.
I thought Ryder played forward today when he wasnt in the ruck. 2 marks from a big man isnt really enough anyway.
Bellchambers was aginst Goldstein and a VFL listed player. Doesnt seem to concentrate for 4 qtrs. Has good patches here and there but wouldnt say he was the dominant big man from any games ive seen.
Little Birdy
19 Apr 2009, 17:53
Atkinson needs to learn how to hand the ball off to the first option. Would beat a player then repeatedly cough the pill up because he tried to do too much.
Agree Houli doesn't know how to spell defence.
Thought Lonergan was impressive in the packs. Incredibly strong in and under. Should come straight into seniors next week.
Hooker again was solid and definately deserves the chance of a senior game.
Thought the lights at Werribee were poor for VFL. Game was played on the far side for most of the night and it was extremely hard to pick out players.
saladin
19 Apr 2009, 23:06
hey ant (or anyone else who knows), i haven't seen a bendigo game yet this year. how has cramieri been travelling?
hey ant (or anyone else who knows), i haven't seen a bendigo game yet this year. how has cramieri been travelling?
Reasonable. Has not been bad but hasnt hit his top form either.
Houli to Neagle
20 Apr 2009, 13:51
Not as detailed report from me simply becasue i watched the game from the boundry and it was hard to see who was doing the in and under work around the packs on the other side of the ground. The black numbers on the jumpers hardly stood out.
One problem Bendigo have is trying to impliment our senior game plan at VFL level is a problem simply becasue they can not switch the ball backwards under the different rules.
Also the lower level of skills and body size of a few of the Bendigo listed players leads us to going around in circles with crazy handballs to stationary targets.
Jetta. Thought he was pretty good. Played a lot through the middle and kept going all night. Set up a few goals.
Lonergan. Did not think he had a massive game around the ground. Hard to comment on what he did in close becasue most of the play was opposite where i was watching from.
Myers. Though he was steady rather than good. Played mainly half back with a few runs through the middle. Not sure i would have put him in the best.
Hooker. Very good. Kept Thompson under control until our midfield stopped. Then he had problems becasue the footy was coming inside 50 very easily and often. Must have been going ok becasue Thommo got frustrated enough to give Hooker a face massage when they went to ground at one stage.
Has really improved a heap from last year.
Magin.Came in and out og the game. Starting to look a bit better. Did some good stuff without getting big numbers.
T Slattery. Ok in defence. Gave a few good running options but not huge possessions.
Atkinson. Has started to get his run and bounce back. Just needs to get his kicking sorted.
Carroll. Quiet game.
Houli. Play half back and midfield. He simply has no idea at half back. Has not got a defensive thought running through his head. Runs off to chase the footy and does not return to his man until the next center bounce.
His work in the midfield is good as he finds a head of the ball.
Has to back hinself to run through the lines more and use his kicking skills to advantage rather than going in circles looking to give quick handballs all the time.
Bellchambers. Good in the first half. Struggled after half time.
German. I hardly saw him but he could have been in and under and i could not see his in close work.
Bock. Reasonable at times up forward. Kicked a couple of goals. Just average overall.
Klemke. Runs hard and tries to be involved but struggle to find a lot of the footy.
Ant,
Would there be a case to play Houli in the midfield and down forward in the seniors?
I don't think he is a backline player at all.
He did play a lot in the forward line as a junior.
Your thoughts?
Ant,
Would there be a case to play Houli in the midfield and down forward in the seniors?
I don't think he is a backline player at all.
He did play a lot in the forward line as a junior.
Your thoughts?
Then who do you take out of the side for him to play an attacking non defensive role ?
Playing half back is not about turning him into a defender. It about teaching him you can not just run around chasing kicks at AFL level.
Bachers problem is all the way through juniors he has been the go to player or the star. It was always a case of let Bacher have the footy because he is the most damaging.
Nothing much changed at TAC Cup level. He was allowed to play at half forward a lot and just run to where he wanted.
At the moment Stants ,Watson and to a lesser degree Winderlich are the only players that are given a bit of lattitude on defensive actions in various games. I do not see Houli pushing them out of the side.
The obvious spot is Dysons but Ricky has shown in the seniors this year that he does work both ways and is prepared to go in hard front on ( something that Houli does not like) . It is too bad becasue Houli is a much better player than Dyson but we can not simply load up the side with players who are going to run around with scant regard to their opponent which is why Dyson has stayed in.
upanddown
20 Apr 2009, 17:54
Whatz going on with Neagle?
OzBomber
20 Apr 2009, 18:17
That's what I want to know. He must be playing real shit if he's in the Bendigo Reserves. A team that gets thumped by 100 points each week.
Houli to Neagle
20 Apr 2009, 19:02
Then who do you take out of the side for him to play an attacking non defensive role ?
Playing half back is not about turning him into a defender. It about teaching him you can not just run around chasing kicks at AFL level.
Bachers problem is all the way through juniors he has been the go to player or the star. It was always a case of let Bacher have the footy because he is the most damaging.
Nothing much changed at TAC Cup level. He was allowed to play at half forward a lot and just run to where he wanted.
At the moment Stants ,Watson and to a lesser degree Winderlich are the only players that are given a bit of lattitude on defensive actions in various games. I do not see Houli pushing them out of the side.
The obvious spot is Dysons but Ricky has shown in the seniors this year that he does work both ways and is prepared to go in hard front on ( something that Houli does not like) . It is too bad becasue Houli is a much better player than Dyson but we can not simply load up the side with players who are going to run around with scant regard to their opponent which is why Dyson has stayed in.
I agree with everything you've said here....
What about putting McPhee in the backline, Drop Dyson and bring in Houli and play him up in the forward line. I don't know why I just think he will grow in confidence there!
I maybe wrong but it's worth a try (I think), we get Lonergan back this week as well so there is another defensive tackling option.
I think he should play to his strengths first and then teach him the defensive side of the game, build his confidence up and his body along the way and start making those tackles stick.
I would even consider him in Monfries role.
I know you wont agree but I just think he is too good of a player to be in our seconds....
I don't think half back is the spot for him.
Ben the Gooner
20 Apr 2009, 19:05
That's what I want to know. He must be playing real shit if he's in the Bendigo Reserves. A team that gets thumped by 100 points each week.
He was concussed two weeks ago, and missed this week as a result.
I agree with everything you've said here....
What about putting McPhee in the backline, Drop Dyson and bring in Houli and play him up in the forward line. I don't know why I just think he will grow in confidence there!
I maybe wrong but it's worth a try (I think), we get Lonergan back this week as well so there is another defensive tackling option.
I think he should play to his strengths first and then teach him the defensive side of the game, build his confidence up and his body along the way and start making those tackles stick.
I would even consider him in Monfries role.
I know you wont agree but I just think he is too good of a player to be in our seconds....
I don't think half back is the spot for him.
Two things.
Despite McPhee being an AA half back his form over the last 4 years as a defender has been ordinary. He has never captured his best form again and he is an ordinary decision maker under pressure.
Secondly what sort of message does it send to the young players if you just give up and select a player despite the fact he can not carry out what the coach wants or can not grasp whatr the coach wants from him in the game plan.
If he is to be a serious midfielder at AFL level then he has to learn these things. I dont think half back will be his spot either but how hard can it be. If Dyson can transform part of his game and become a bit harder at the contest and improve his tackle count then what is Houlis problem with doing it ?
nicko99
21 Apr 2009, 16:30
Ant - Adam Mcphee played hes best form in the back line and was he All Australian a thew years ago i wen he was in the backline i think? and now he is in the forward line and he hasnt been the same since, why not put him in the back line?
stay true
21 Apr 2009, 20:52
He was moved to the forward line because his form in defence was below par. He's a good option up forward if he can just hang on to those marks that he SHOULD be taking.
Like ant said, he's very panic'y in defence and fumbles a lot. Caused many heart attacks over the last few years lol.
Ant - Adam Mcphee played hes best form in the back line and was he All Australian a thew years ago i wen he was in the backline i think? and now he is in the forward line and he hasnt been the same since, why not put him in the back line?
Wrong.
He was AA in 2004 when he won the B&F.Yes he was at half back then.
His form was poor in 2005 becasue he struggled with a groin injury.
He also played 2006 and 2007 in defence and was bloody awfull.
Dont come on and tell me he was great in defence . He has also been ordianry in the back half for 3 seasons since he was AA.
How can you say he has not been the same since he moved forward when he has 3 crap years in defence after 2004.
The games he played in the forward line last year where a huge improvment on the games he spent in defence between 2005 and 2007.
The answer to why not put him in the back line is easy. The last 4 years have proven he is no good there despite playing well as a half back flank in 2004.
You can not pick todays side from form someone showed 5 seasons ago.
The long and the short of it is if he held his marks 90% of the time we would not be having this discusion.
Time to rise Blues!
22 Apr 2009, 20:59
Whats the chances of Lachie Delahunty playing in the seniors this week?
Whats the chances of Lachie Delahunty playing in the seniors this week?
Seemed to go okay in reports out of Saturday night's reserve match, but, it's hard to get into the senior line-up when the 2's get flogged by a lazy 100 points.
bombers2011
23 Apr 2009, 08:05
[/QUOTE]
The long and the short of it is if he held his marks 90% of the time we would not be having this discusion.[/QUOTE]
I second that emotion!
loopy_cam
24 Apr 2009, 15:37
Bendigo Bombers vs. Collingwood
Sunday 26th April
Queen Elizabeth Oval at 2:00 PM
Bendigo Bombers
B: Quinn, Flaherty, S. Crameri
HB: Atkinson, Hooker, Nash
C: C. Slattery, Scanlon, T. Slattery
HF: Williams, Klemke, Delahunty*
F: Magin, Neagle, Weekley
R: Bellchambers, Dyson, Houli
Int: Carroll, German, J. Bowe, Bock, Holmes, Harrison, Miller, Davies, Hackett
Collingwood
B: Corrie, Thoolen, Blight
HB: Reed, Reid, Francis
C: Dyas, Peverill, Wellingham
HF: Stanley, Dawes, Cook
F: Dick, Bryan, MacAffer
R: Wood, Sidebottom, Blair
Int: Hunt, Sheahan, Frost, Keefe, Mahoney, Bennell, Rounds, Colbert
Good to see Neagle back but still no Still is a worry. The rumours might be right. :(
Good to see Neagle back but still no Still is a worry. The rumours might be right[/FONT]. :([/FONT]
Do not see how Still is a worry. He was picked as a 17 year old becasue of the lack of depth coming through in the tall department in the next couple of years.
He was a pick that we took for 3 or 4 years down the track. At this stage he will be taken along very slowly.
loopy_cam
25 Apr 2009, 11:30
Do not see how Still is a worry. He was picked as a 17 year old becasue of the lack of depth coming through in the tall department in the next couple of years.
He was a pick that we took for 3 or 4 years down the track. At this stage he will be taken along very slowly.
I was just referring to the poster who said Still has stress fractures in his shin. Never good to see a player get injured even if he isn't much chance to play in the seniors.
Time to rise Blues!
25 Apr 2009, 12:57
Good to see Delahunty get given a chance in the seniors, he dominated Wimmera League when he played here the last two seasons, give him time and he will give you guys a great option up forward!
Wrong.
He was AA in 2004 when he won the B&F.Yes he was at half back then.
His form was poor in 2005 becasue he struggled with a groin injury.
He also played 2006 and 2007 in defence and was bloody awfull.
Dont come on and tell me he was great in defence . He has also been ordianry in the back half for 3 seasons since he was AA.
How can you say he has not been the same since he moved forward when he has 3 crap years in defence after 2004.
The games he played in the forward line last year where a huge improvment on the games he spent in defence between 2005 and 2007.
The answer to why not put him in the back line is easy. The last 4 years have proven he is no good there despite playing well as a half back flank in 2004.
You can not pick todays side from form someone showed 5 seasons ago.
The long and the short of it is if he held his marks 90% of the time we would not be having this discusion.
Of course he would pull out his best defensive game for years the week after i said this :o:D
Lets hope that now he has found that good form he can keep it going at whatever end of the ground he plays at :thumbsu:
jonesy86
26 Apr 2009, 14:03
Do you guys know if the Bendigo games are on radio anywhere?
Amazing Bombers
26 Apr 2009, 14:28
Do you guys know if the Bendigo games are on radio anywhere?
Nope no coverage at all.:eek:
loopy_cam
26 Apr 2009, 14:36
1/4 Time
Bendigo Bombers 1.2
Collingwood 3.4
cAsEy_18
26 Apr 2009, 14:40
1/4 Time
Bendigo Bombers 1.2
Collingwood 3.4
Bendigo is..behind??:eek:
loopy_cam
26 Apr 2009, 15:13
1/2 Time
Bendigo Bombers 1.2 6.3 . .
Collingwood 3.4 7.6 . .
Looks like a good 2nd quarter. Hopefully Neagle kicked a couple.
Bendigo Bombers 1.2 6.3 6.9 6.10 (46)
Collingwood 3.4 7.6 9.6 13.11 (89)
GOALS:
Bendigo Bombers: SLATTERY 2 Neagle 2 German Magin
Collingwood: Bennell 3 Francis 2 Dick 2 Rounds Sidebottom Corrie Frost Bryan Stanley
BEST:
Bendigo Bombers: Holmes Houli Hooker Slattery Scanlon Williams
Collingwood: Dick Corrie Cook Wood Peverill Francis
From Sporting pulse.
Would think Hooker would be chance to come into the side to replace Hille, Houli might get run if both Lonergan and McVeigh don't come up.
loopy_cam
26 Apr 2009, 17:54
I hope Neagle kicked 2.5
BringBackCransberg
26 Apr 2009, 18:06
Holmes seems to be a constantly improving solid contributer. Does anyone know if he's even considered as an AFL possibility? Thanks for any info.
Gibbsissoft
26 Apr 2009, 18:48
How my boy Williams play?
Ben the Gooner
26 Apr 2009, 19:15
Is that Charlie or Tyson who was in the best?
Skeeta Olly
26 Apr 2009, 21:08
Is that Charlie or Tyson who was in the best?
Tyson.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/bendigo/report.asp?round_no=3
cAsEy_18
26 Apr 2009, 21:11
Tyson.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/bendigo/report.asp?round_no=3
Liking the sound of Tys. Could be a real player. Sounds like Hooker and Houli pushing for selection, even maybe Williams and Slattery, although not too many changes will be made to a winning side.
FandangoDingo
26 Apr 2009, 23:25
I hope Neagle kicked 2.5
2.0
How my boy Williams play?
0.6!!
Hooker 0.3, Tyson Slattery 0.4, Houli 0.2
LINK (http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=42120454&c=0-118-0-80515-0&pool=-1)
jonesy86
26 Apr 2009, 23:29
2.0
0.6!!
Hooker 0.3, Tyson Slattery 0.4, Houli 0.2
LINK (http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=42120454&c=0-118-0-80515-0&pool=-1)
2.0 = 2 gls not in best
0.6 = 0 gls 6th best
0.3 = 0gls 3rd best
etc...
EssendonPride
27 Apr 2009, 00:27
2.0
0.6!!
Hooker 0.3, Tyson Slattery 0.4, Houli 0.2
LINK (http://www.sportingpulse.com/round_info.cgi?a=MATCH&fixture=42120454&c=0-118-0-80515-0&pool=-1)
The B column stands for "Bests" not behinds.
[edit] beaten by a fair margin, that'll teach me not to refresh.
Giggidy Giggidy
27 Apr 2009, 13:37
Is anyone able to put together a match report?
Holmes seems to be a constantly improving solid contributer. Does anyone know if he's even considered as an AFL possibility? Thanks for any info.
Don't think he is. :thumbsu:
I know people are hanging out for a report but i was not at the game. I had the pleasure of watching the worst game of under 18 footy i have seen at the MCG between Tassie and the Gold Coast.
I did however get updates during the day from a reliable source ( Jackie M from BB ).
His comments where
Bellchambers ordinary.
Houli and Hooker pretty good.
Nash steady but not great.
Neagle average. Only did a couple of good things and was moved to defence.
Magin showed a bit of skill but needs to do more.
Atkinsons run and carry was good.
Klemke got injued.
Quinn was not as good as his early games.
Tyson Slattery was one of the better players.
saladin
28 Apr 2009, 13:19
ant, off-topic for just a sec but did Crichton play for Tas in that U18 debacle? if so, how did he look?
FandangoDingo
28 Apr 2009, 15:47
2.0 = 2 gls not in best
0.6 = 0 gls 6th best
0.3 = 0gls 3rd best
etc...
The B column stands for "Bests" not behinds.
Ha ha. So it does. :o Oooops! ("V" would have made it much clearer!)
Sorry. Never mind me.
Wally
ant, off-topic for just a sec but did Crichton play for Tas in that U18 debacle? if so, how did he look?
No did not play.
bombersno1
30 Apr 2009, 12:49
Klemke got injued.
Poor Kade:(
Side to face North Ballarat at Stawell. Look at the quality.
Bendigo Bombers
B: Flaherty Hurley Quinn
HB: S. Crameri Daniher Nash
C: Atkinson Prismall T. Slattery
HF: Delahunty C. Slattery Carroll
F: Williams Lucas Magin
R: Bock Scanlon J. Bowe
Int: German Holmes Davies Bristow Stroobants Redpath Weekley Hackett
cawshezy
8 May 2009, 00:55
Side to face North Ballarat at Stawell. Look at the quality.
Bendigo Bombers
B: Flaherty Hurley Quinn
HB: S. Crameri Daniher Nash
C: Atkinson Prismall T. Slattery
HF: Delahunty C. Slattery Carroll
F: Williams Lucas Magin
R: Bock Scanlon J. Bowe
Int: German Holmes Davies Bristow Stroobants Redpath Weekley Hackett
I want to see Lucas destory it and restore his confidence
Beerfish
8 May 2009, 06:47
Side to face North Ballarat at Stawell. Look at the quality.
Was just thinking this actually. Obviously not the only one to. :)
Willow76
9 May 2009, 10:06
Was just thinking this actually. Obviously not the only one to. :)
It doesnt matter how well he does he wont go straight back in especially after Neagle doing ok in the seniors
AndyLesPaul
9 May 2009, 13:28
Side to face North Ballarat at Stawell. Look at the quality.
Bendigo Bombers
B: Flaherty Hurley Quinn
HB: S. Crameri Daniher Nash
C: Atkinson Prismall T. Slattery
HF: Delahunty C. Slattery Carroll
F: Williams Lucas Magin
R: Bock Scanlon J. Bowe
Int: German Holmes Davies Bristow Stroobants Redpath Weekley Hackett
Hey pazza, where did you get the team?
and Lucas will own :D
Bendigo today or tomorrow?
AndyLesPaul
9 May 2009, 14:10
Tommorow
loopy_cam
10 May 2009, 14:09
Live updates from a guy on BB.
Any updates or results from the game.
Skeeta Olly
10 May 2009, 16:03
I would say BB, but it's turned into a self-pwnage thread. Sporting pulse for Q by Q scores.
Andrew_5
10 May 2009, 16:56
Score update...
North Ballarat 8.4 13.6 19.10 23.13 (151)
Bendigo Bombers 4.0 6.4 6.6 9.6 (60)
thought we would of won this game.. if not win be more competitive..
right down the bottom of the page are live score updates
https://reg.sportingpulse.com/olr_v3/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=8&pg=1&a=MR_
stay true
10 May 2009, 17:14
Bendigo twos got done by 130 lol.
Just something quick from Bomber Blitz, Lucas finished with 4, Bock 2, Holmes 1, Slattery 1, Quinn kicked one apparentlym but ran to far. Best according someone at the game was Lucas, Hurley/Daniher played well in defence, Prismal played only about half the game, did some nice things, copped a heavy blow, but got up and ran it off, great too see him out there. All in all a good day for the EFC as some returning players got through the game unscathed. Nash copped a hand injury, Atkinson also, but he returned leter, Bock showed good signs in the ruck though, which is a real positive, and Bristow was probably the best of the BB players.
Magin was also very classy, didnt get much of it, but used the ball extremely well when he had it in his hands.
Just go and have a look on BomberBlitz.com and look for the Bendigo forum, alot of shit is in there cause this one guy was saying he was at the game, and giving false evidence, but he wasnt, and someone that was actually there pulled the gun on him and found him out, so alot of s*** is in it. 20 odd pages of rubbish in fact.
QAny ways ladies and gents, im sure someone will come on here and post a full run down, im off to work now :(
Go Bombers.
BringBackCransberg
10 May 2009, 17:50
From the link supplied by Andrew 5 above:
North Ballarat 8.4 13.6 19.10 23.13 (151)
Bendigo Bombers 4.0 6.4 6.6 9.6 (60)
GOALS:
North Ballarat: Smith 6 Goodes 3 Garlett 2 Spolding 2 Sewell 2 Wundke 2 Jones 2 Richardson 2 Searl Driscoll
Bendigo Bombers: Lucas 4 Bock 2 Holmes Davies Slattery
BEST:
North Ballarat: Goodes Searl Smith Sewell Jones Driscoll
Bendigo Bombers: Bristow Slattery Quinn Lucas Scanlon Bock
REPORTED PLAYERS:
North Ballarat: NIL
Bendigo Bombers: NIL
Go the White Flash.
Andrew_5
10 May 2009, 18:26
From FogDog on BB..
Final score was them 150 to us 61. Or close to that.
Goal kickers were Lucas 4, Bock 2, Holmes 1, Slattery 1 and one other goal scorer not remembered.
- Lucas was the most consistent EFC player in what was a bad game of football.
- Daniher possibly the next best doing work down back and in the middle.
- Hurley was ok, playing his best footy in the second half.
- Magin, Atkinson and Slattery ok.
- Nash eeeek
- Quinn needs time. Kicked a goal that was called back after he ran 14.9 metres.
- Prismal not bad, played about 59% gametime.
- No injuries, although Nash and Atkinson were involved in separate head collisions but returned to the field.
inspectorman
10 May 2009, 18:50
From FogDog on BB..
i know brent prismall only played half a game today but could anyone tell me his stats and how he played today?
Prismall gets through Bomber debut
Sunday, 10 May 2009
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/images/09/090216_training20-l.jpg
Laurene Coller for essendonfc.com.au
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The Bendigo Bombers were soundly beaten by North Ballarat this afternoon but the big news for Essendon fans came in the form of first-year Bomber Brent Prismall. The former Geelong player played his first game since recovering from a serious knee injury and got though half a game collecting 12 possessions and moving well.
There was further good news depsite the result with early draft selection Michael Hurley getting through half a game following his early-season quad injury. Scott Lucas also showed he is anything but a spent force, kicking three goals in the first 20 minutes of the game and finishing with four as the Bombers only shining light up forward.
Essendon assistant coach Gary O'Donnell made the journey to Stawell and was pleased with Prismall's first official hit out in the red and black colours.
"He only played about 45 minutes but he looked to be reading the ball well and he got about a dozen touches. It was all you could ask of him at this stage and I know he will be pleased to be back out there. It has been a hard slog for him - it is great that he can now get back out there and do what he does best," O'Donnell said.
"Hurley didn't have a huge influence on the game and again he didn't play the full four quarters but he was also was about getting through some match time, getting the touch back and ensuring he recovers and pulls up well.
"Scott (Lucas) showed he was getting back to some form. He started really well and had kicked three goals very early in the game. His opportunities were limited from that point on but there were signs there and hopefully he was feeling more confident as the game went on."
North Ballarat continued the Bendigo Bombers' poor start to the season at Central Park Stawell winning 23.13 (151) to the 9.6 (60).Bendigo goalkickers: Lucas (4), Bock (2), Holmes, Davies, Slattery (1). Best: Bristow, Slattery, Quinn, Lucas, Scanlon, Bock.
Link (http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6583)
Beerfish
10 May 2009, 21:26
151 to 60?! :eek::D Ay caramba!
Oh well, lots of good news there anyway. :thumbsu:
table tennis
11 May 2009, 09:25
Made the long journey to Stawell to watch the game yesterday.
Best part of the day was the fantastic Hot Dogs.
Seriously, We should throw some cash into the recruiting of players at Bendigo. As there are too many Bendigo listed players that are just not up to it. It was scary to see some of the skill errors yesterday.
Ok, Positives.
First quarter was ok. Scotty Lucas was presenting well all day, and was tripled teamed all day. Was easily our best player. Took some very nice marks on a pretty good opponent. Was very impressive from limited opportunities.
Good to see Prismall get through with a couple of touches and did some nice things. Bendigo did not have the ball at any stage of the game, so 12 possies was a good return from about 50% game time.
Daniher & Hurley did some nice things. Quinn kicked a great goal after bouncing twice and got pinged when he ran barely 10m. However he is absolutley clueless when he gets the ball and needs all year in the magoos to play the game before he comes up again.
I think the lack of quality players down there is a detriment to our players development. I know when Welsh, McVeigh, Riemers etc come back that the quality will obviously go up but at the moment, its a disgrace.
Bock kicked 2 goals, but gave away countless free kicks in the ruck. He doesnt seem confident to jump in at the ruck contest, and his eyes are too often on his opponent. However, a bit of gym work and a couple of seasons, I think he might be a good prospect.
The drive was so long, that i cant remember much else. lol.
morphous
11 May 2009, 11:36
Seriously, We should throw some cash into the recruiting of players at Bendigo. As there are too many Bendigo listed players that are just not up to it. It was scary to see some of the skill errors yesterday.
I admit I haven't seen a game and I know that a lot of the better Essendon players are injured but the feedback I get is that a lot of the listed players currently playing aren't up to VFL senior level and there are whispers of wanting to drop some to the VFL seconds.