Discussion 2023 Pre-Season Matches - March 2-4th

[WaynesWorld19]

Mar 2-4 (Official practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time (EDT)	Stadium
Thu Mar 2	Hawthorn vs Collingwood	5.10pm	UTAS Stadium
Thur Mar 2	Fremantle vs Port Adelaide	4:10pm (7:10pm)	Fremantle Oval
Thu Mar 2	Brisbane vs Geelong	7:10pm (8:10pm)	Brighton Homes Arena
Fri Mar 3	St Kilda vs Essendon	4:10pm	RSEA Park
Fri Mar 3	Sydney vs Carlton	7:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Fri Mar 3	West Coast vs Adelaide	4:40pm (7:40pm)	Mineral Resources Park
Sat Mar 4	GWS vs Gold Coast	12:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Sat Mar 4	Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne	1:10pm	IKON Park
Sat Mar 4	Melbourne vs Richmond	4:10pm	Casey Fields

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

There was a lot of experimentation and team switching going on over the 4 quarters.

Sheezel was flipped to the MID and FWD in the second half and honestly he did look more in his element. Showcased some great skills and took a brilliant snap. Pretty sure he was in the seniors team throughout.

Comben looked great, and the commentators made quite a thing of how Curnow-esque his playing was. As marcmurphy3 observed, he's a round one lock.

Drury was moved to the seniors in the second half and did some lovely link-up work from the defensive 50, but also got beaten in a few contests.

Phillips flipped from the seniors to the seconds in the second half, and continued to find the footy often, although his impact was a bit muted.

Kick-ins were taken by a smattering of players: Lmac, Ziebell, Drury, Young come to mind. Might have been more too.

Probably not SC relevant, but Logue was probably best on ground for the first half (he was on managed minutes so came off at halftime). Tom Powell was a candidate for BoG in the second half. Paul Curtis looked quite dangerous at times too.

With Hall and Goater not playing today, the question of who's going to play HBF isn't a whole lot clearer, unfortunately.

Mids are also going to be interesting.

Cunnington spending a lot of time forward and a lot of his normal clearance time was taken by Powell/Phillips.

Sheezel rotating into centre clearances with Zurhaar was interesting. Sheezel should never go near the backline again.

Tom Powell was probably BOG for mine.

Oh and as the current owner of LDU at M3 I did note that he only got out of second gear in isolated moments, and spent much of the game going through the motions, but I'm not that worried tbh.

Simpkin and LDU both operated in second gear, no concerns there.

He was playing North 2s..... that's like worse than a vfl side

A lot of probables were rotated into the 2s in the second half.

 

[Raveneyes]

I agree but the wolves in the media will make it more than it is tomorrow

Yep, they'll drag out the JDG Bali and NYC things, and some desperado types might even bring up Eddie and the Do Better report.

Pies fans are over it, and mostly unaffected.

 

[MrChristo]

3 goals makes me want to pick Cunnington less if anything.

Interesting I agree.
Look at his SC scores when he has 21 or less possessions.

Yes, yes...pre-season, practice, experiment, caveat, etc, etc...

 

[Duckworthy]

If there was any doubt about Cunnington this should make it a bit easier to decide.

6 Clearances
8 Tackles
2 Assists
3 Goals

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Has been in most of my teams...I rejigged yesterday and dropped him out. Fudge

 

[toxic]

Has been in most of my teams...I rejigged yesterday and dropped him out. Fudge

Rejig again

 

[Caztheconquerer]

I know there hasn’t been much swans info but found this from another site about the swans intra club, hopefully gives some insights

* the match did in fact start at 9.15 and there were three periods but that was apparently just the first half (which concluded about 10.15). Then there was an extended break and some of the players (including relatively few of the senior players) returned and played another couple of periods. By the 5th period there were fewer players playing and they had moved in the boundaries on the wings a bit.

* The first team forward line played for Red and most of our first team defenders played for Blue (although they interesting included Gould and, in the first period, Harry C - for that matter Amartey was playing forward for the Red team in the first quarter).

* I agree that both Hayward and Gulden stood out and were excellent. Both covered a lot of ground. Hayward took some good marks and kicked goals. Gulden was everywhere, mostly playing on the wing and holding his width but at other times bobbing up all over the place. Another who impressed me was Fox. He was just composed, reliable and used the ball safely. I think he is cemented in for Round 1 barring injury. Francis, who was playing for the Blue team, also took a number of marks in D50 and seemed to have some impact.

* Gould had some nice moments - I particularly remember one well executed (but risky) kick across D50 in the first period that found its target and relieved some pressure. But overall he didn't make a massive impression. Gould seems to have been overtaken by first Paddy McCartin, and now Fox. Despite this, and the competition from Francis, I'm really optimistic he'll get his debut this year.

* the first score of the game came after Vickery very neatly executed a kick inside 50 that was marked by McDonald who then went on to kick a behind from his set shot.

* Chad looked lively in moments but overall I didn't especially note his impact. Rowbottom and Mills also didn't catch my eye. Nor did Roberts or Sheldrick. It's hard when you're an inside mid! Parker was tackling hard and applying significant pressure.

* Tom Harley was worrying about avoiding injuries and keeping everyone ready for the season proper.

* Ladhams played all 5 periods. Mostly he was competing with McAndrew in the ruck but late in the match Owen came in and tried to compete against him but Ladhams dominated.

* Speaking of Owen, he was played forward, back and in the ruck at different times. He didn't do anything amazing that I noticed but I still think he's really mobile for his size.

* Reid, Buddy and Amartey all got some minutes into them but Hickey didn't make the field. McLean was left doing some running on the sidelines. Heeney also played relatively few minutes early on - when I asked him he said he was fine and it was just a 'de-load' week for him and he'll be playing the full match next week against the Lions.

* They used AFL Umpires Mathew Nichols and Brett Rosebury amongst a bunch of other umps I didn't recognise (probably not AFL-level umpires).

 

[Exambolor]

I know there hasn’t been much swans info but found this from another site about the swans intra club, hopefully gives some insights

* the match did in fact start at 9.15 and there were three periods but that was apparently just the first half (which concluded about 10.15). Then there was an extended break and some of the players (including relatively few of the senior players) returned and played another couple of periods. By the 5th period there were fewer players playing and they had moved in the boundaries on the wings a bit.

* The first team forward line played for Red and most of our first team defenders played for Blue (although they interesting included Gould and, in the first period, Harry C - for that matter Amartey was playing forward for the Red team in the first quarter).

* I agree that both Hayward and Gulden stood out and were excellent. Both covered a lot of ground. Hayward took some good marks and kicked goals. Gulden was everywhere, mostly playing on the wing and holding his width but at other times bobbing up all over the place. Another who impressed me was Fox. He was just composed, reliable and used the ball safely. I think he is cemented in for Round 1 barring injury. Francis, who was playing for the Blue team, also took a number of marks in D50 and seemed to have some impact.

* Gould had some nice moments - I particularly remember one well executed (but risky) kick across D50 in the first period that found its target and relieved some pressure. But overall he didn't make a massive impression. Gould seems to have been overtaken by first Paddy McCartin, and now Fox. Despite this, and the competition from Francis, I'm really optimistic he'll get his debut this year.

* the first score of the game came after Vickery very neatly executed a kick inside 50 that was marked by McDonald who then went on to kick a behind from his set shot.

* Chad looked lively in moments but overall I didn't especially note his impact. Rowbottom and Mills also didn't catch my eye. Nor did Roberts or Sheldrick. It's hard when you're an inside mid! Parker was tackling hard and applying significant pressure.

* Tom Harley was worrying about avoiding injuries and keeping everyone ready for the season proper.

* Ladhams played all 5 periods. Mostly he was competing with McAndrew in the ruck but late in the match Owen came in and tried to compete against him but Ladhams dominated.

* Speaking of Owen, he was played forward, back and in the ruck at different times. He didn't do anything amazing that I noticed but I still think he's really mobile for his size.

* Reid, Buddy and Amartey all got some minutes into them but Hickey didn't make the field. McLean was left doing some running on the sidelines. Heeney also played relatively few minutes early on - when I asked him he said he was fine and it was just a 'de-load' week for him and he'll be playing the full match next week against the Lions.

* They used AFL Umpires Mathew Nichols and Brett Rosebury amongst a bunch of other umps I didn't recognise (probably not AFL-level umpires).

That Gulden news is great to hear. He was one of my first picks

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Interesting I agree.
Look at his SC scores when he has 21 or less possessions.

Yes, yes...pre-season, practice, experiment, caveat, etc, etc...

They only played 20 minute Quarters with No time on so only really 60% of a normal match.

 

[toxic]

 

[pincrusher]

By saying "Tim Taranto clean user" I can only assume he washes his hands after every touch, because there's no way they could possibly be talking about him having good DE.

 

[JuddgementDay]

By saying "Tim Taranto clean user" I can only assume he washes his hands after every touch, because there's no way they could possibly be talking about him having good DE.

"Tim Taranto clean user" That's because wherever he disposes the ball - a Richmond player end up receiving it

 

[Me Myself and I]

By saying "Tim Taranto clean user" I can only assume he washes his hands after every touch, because there's no way they could possibly be talking about him having good DE.

All handballs to the closest teammate. Maybe was under instructions from the coach to never kick the footy.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

All handballs to the closest teammate. Maybe was under instructions from the coach to never kick the footy.

Are you saying Taranto is Matt Crouch like .....OMG !

 

[Ingy]

By saying "Tim Taranto clean user" I can only assume he washes his hands after every touch, because there's no way they could possibly be talking about him having good DE.

Doesn't re-use fits when shooting up maybe. Definitely not accurate disposal

 

[AFDogs]

Dusty and De Goey on my mind after reading this thread.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Time for the real stuff to start ....no more dancing with your sister ....time to sort out these bloody RUCK's

Pre-Season Games start this week ! .....Yah !

AFL 2023 Pre-Season Fixture​

Week One - Feb 23-24 (Unofficial practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time	Stadium
Thu Feb 23	Geelong vs Hawthorn	4:00pm	GMHBA Stadium
Thu Feb 23	Gold Coast vs Essendon	4:00pm	Austworld Centre Oval
Fri Feb 24	North Melbourne vs Richmond	10:00am	Arden Street Oval
Fri Feb 24	Carlton vs Collingwood	11:00am	IKON Park
Fri Feb 24	Sydney vs Brisbane	12:00pm	Tramway Oval
Fri Feb 24	St Kilda vs Melbourne	4:00pm	RSEA Park
Fri Feb 24	Fremantle vs Adelaide	3:30pm	Victor George Kallis Oval
Fri Feb 24	West Coast vs Port Adelaide	4:40pm	Mineral Resources Park

*Western Bulldogs and GWS will not be participating in the first week of practice matches.

Week Two - March 2-4 (Official practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time (EDT)	Stadium
Thu Mar 2	Hawthorn vs Collingwood	5.10pm	UTAS Stadium
Thur Mar 2	Fremantle vs Port Adelaide	4:10pm (7:10pm)	Fremantle Oval
Thu Mar 2	Brisbane vs Geelong	7:10pm (8:10pm)	Brighton Homes Arena
Fri Mar 3	St Kilda vs Essendon	4:10pm	RSEA Park
Fri Mar 3	Sydney vs Carlton	7:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Fri Mar 3	West Coast vs Adelaide	4:40pm (7:40pm)	Mineral Resources Park
Sat Mar 4	GWS vs Gold Coast	12:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Sat Mar 4	Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne	1:10pm	IKON Park
Sat Mar 4	Melbourne vs Richmond	4:10pm	Casey Fields

 

[54Dogs]

JVR in the Dees 2s at match sim

McVee at HB in the 1s

 

[Makeshift Park]

Time for the real stuff to start ....no more dancing with your sister ....time to sort out these bloody RUCK's

Pre-Season Games start this week ! .....Yah !

AFL 2023 Pre-Season Fixture​

Week One - Feb 23-24 (Unofficial practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time	Stadium
Thu Feb 23	Geelong vs Hawthorn	4:00pm	GMHBA Stadium
Thu Feb 23	Gold Coast vs Essendon	4:00pm	Austworld Centre Oval
Fri Feb 24	North Melbourne vs Richmond	10:00am	Arden Street Oval
Fri Feb 24	Carlton vs Collingwood	11:00am	IKON Park
Fri Feb 24	Sydney vs Brisbane	12:00pm	Tramway Oval
Fri Feb 24	St Kilda vs Melbourne	4:00pm	RSEA Park
Fri Feb 24	Fremantle vs Adelaide	3:30pm	Victor George Kallis Oval
Fri Feb 24	West Coast vs Port Adelaide	4:40pm	Mineral Resources Park

*Western Bulldogs and GWS will not be participating in the first week of practice matches.

Week Two - March 2-4 (Official practice matches)​

Date	Match	Local Time (EDT)	Stadium
Thu Mar 2	Hawthorn vs Collingwood	5.10pm	UTAS Stadium
Thur Mar 2	Fremantle vs Port Adelaide	4:10pm (7:10pm)	Fremantle Oval
Thu Mar 2	Brisbane vs Geelong	7:10pm (8:10pm)	Brighton Homes Arena
Fri Mar 3	St Kilda vs Essendon	4:10pm	RSEA Park
Fri Mar 3	Sydney vs Carlton	7:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Fri Mar 3	West Coast vs Adelaide	4:40pm (7:40pm)	Mineral Resources Park
Sat Mar 4	GWS vs Gold Coast	12:10pm	Blacktown International Sports Park
Sat Mar 4	Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne	1:10pm	IKON Park
Sat Mar 4	Melbourne vs Richmond	4:10pm	Casey Fields

So am I right that Kayo is streaming not just the practice matches, but the match sims too?

 

[A Bit Dusty]

So am I right that Kayo is streaming not just the practice matches, but the match sims too?

Only the official practice matches which start March 3

 

[adammania9]

Only the official practice matches which start March 3

If you go on the Aussie Rules tab on Kayo, they’ve got all the praccy matches that start this Thursday listed. Looks like they’ll be streamed live too.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Only the official practice matches which start March 3

They are streaming this weeks matches

 

[Makeshift Park]

Sounds like its time to resubscribe...

 

[Hazey1977]

Sounds like its time to resubscribe...

Getting mine through a digital club membership this year I reckon. My 12 months at $15 just expired.

On SM-G781B using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[LegendLewis]

Getting mine through a digital club membership this year I reckon. My 12 months at $15 just expired.

On SM-G781B using BigFooty.com mobile app

please explain..................................how to get for $15.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Telstra has a good deal at the moment Free Kayo for 12 months on their NBN Plans

https://www.telstra.com.au/internet/nbn