VFL 2024 VFL Thread

[Golden_6]

Macrae has had a lot of it but ehhhh I'm not sure about how good he has actually been.

But that’s what he does and that’s what his strengths are. We shouldn’t be asking him to do things that he isn’t capable of or exposes his weaknesses.

The job of the coach is to maximise the players strengths. Bevo seems to like doing the opposite.

 

[doggies ftw]

So no Scott, McNeil and Busslinger, despite not being listed on the injury list? Why is this club never transparent

At least one will be at Ballarat, the overlapping game times suck.

Dunno what’s up with Buss though, trained this week so could potentially just be illness or something

 

[Yesterday Dog]

Macrae has had a lot of it but ehhhh I'm not sure about how good he has actually been.

Scooting around, a lot of half pressure efforts, easy touches and kicking the ball backwards inside defensive 50. He's a stats man

 

[Testekill]

Scooting around, a lot of half pressure efforts, easy touches and kicking the ball backwards inside defensive 50. He's a stats man

The glaring one was the short no pressure kick to Chatfield in defensive 50 that still didn't hit the target.

 

[Th3 DoG FaTh3R]

Freijah a very impressive first quarter in a half back role. One turnover kicking in transition all other touches have been neat and effective. Has an athletic profile and frame to get to AFL size. Willingness to run to provide an option for the one two or to correct his positioning is on point so far.
Smith looks undersized for an AFL size ruck.
Cleary composed as usual, his all round game is solid.
Clear progression from last year for Clark. Lacks a touch of pace for his position but footy IQ is there.

 

[Mojorisin]

Hunt and Spicer looking good from the VFL boys.

 

[doggies ftw]

Scooting around, a lot of half pressure efforts, easy touches and kicking the ball backwards inside defensive 50. He's a stats man

Cmon, at least half of his touches would be contested and he’s been mostly pretty attacking with his disposal looking to move the ball direct and through the corridor, except for one single backwards kick inside defensive 50 which you’ve picked out

He’s a laconic looking player ffs have you actually watched any of his 200 quality games at AFL level, they’re all like this. What do you expect him to start breaking lines with blistering speed at 30yo? He’s a workhorse, and a bloody good one,

* me dead

 

[goodcop badcop]

Noticed Clark looks to have a fair bit of tape on his leg.

 

[Yesterday Dog]

Cmon, at least half of his touches would be contested and he’s been mostly pretty attacking with his disposal except for one single backwards kick inside defensive 50

He’s a laconic looking player ffs have you actually watched any of his 200 quality games at AFL level, they’re all like this. What do you expect him to start breaking lines with blistering speed at 30yo? He’s a workhorse, and a bloody good one,

* me dead

Actually his first or second possession was him running and breaking the lines. You'd think he'd be frothing at the bit but he's just generating easy possessions inside chains and taking easy percentage options. Nothing overly impressive.

Edit: On two occasions in the first quarter, he was running free and put in a half pressure effort without body, one at ground level and the other attempting to spoil without using his hands. Not AFL standard I'd have thought.

 

[doggies ftw]

Actually his first or second possession was him running and breaking the lines. You'd think he'd be frothing at the bit but he's just generating easy possessions inside chains and taking easy percentage options. Nothing overly impressive.

Edit: On two occasions in the first quarter, he was running free and put in a half pressure effort without body, one at ground level and the other attempting to spoil without using his hands. Not AFL standard I'd have thought.

He’s literally on pace for 56 touches but okay mate, zero effort

 

[Yesterday Dog]

He’s literally on pace for 56 touches but okay mate, zero effort

Did I say zero effort? I'm saying zero impact

 

[Bald]

Are we really surprised Macrae is getting a ton of the pill? He’s done it his whole career.

 

[doggies ftw]

Keath looks pretty good, looks as fit as he has in a long time.

Hopefully okay to come in if we need another tall soon

 

[Testekill]

Keath looks pretty good, looks as fit as he has in a long time.

Hopefully okay to come in if we need another tall soon

He looks like he has trimmed down, the big problem last year is that it would take him an eternity to get back on his feet after he hit the ground in a contest.

 

[Th3 DoG FaTh3R]

Keath looks pretty good, looks as fit as he has in a long time.

Hopefully okay to come in if we need another tall soon

Agree with this, noticed the same.
Bedendo largely ineffective despite a goal. Needs to get more involved in the game.
Garcia has similarities with Clay Smith. Has his shortcomings but runs in straight lines.
Lobb has been solid. Too tall and talented for this level.
On the Macrae discussion. Athletically there might be a slight decline as to be expected at his point in his career, but his game is not based on his athleticism, he is a high possession inside mid and playing as expected at this level. Racking up disposals in a classy manner.

 

[glenashley]

Should be up by more.

Some garbage delivery inside 50.

Not sure if the kickers fault or lack of fwd movement? Probably the former.

 

[doggies ftw]

Any one got updates on scores, goal kickers etc?

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Any one got updates on scores, goal kickers etc?

7.7 49 to 10.6 66 Giants way

Spicer 2, Lobb 2, Stretton, Jones, Bedendo

Q3 11m

Live scores and stats: https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/6302

 

[tenderwarrior]

Where is Jedd Busslinger? He isn't on the AFL injury list?

 

[Testekill]

Where is Jedd Busslinger? He isn't on the AFL injury list?

He was sick at training on Friday apparently.

 

[tenderwarrior]

ah good, so nothing long=term or shoulder related!

 

[weltschmerz]

Garcia having a blinder

 

[Testekill]

Have all the momentum in the final quarter after being 17 down at 3QT.

 

[Dogsman16]

Macrae with 42 disposals and 16 clearances.

Garcia 31 and 2 goals.

 

[Testekill]

Looks like we threw Montgomerie into defence which is what we should be doing because he was a highly rated interceptor in the SANFL.