2018 Lions Reserves and NEAFL thread

[Comeback Lions]

The draw is out and we play the AFL clubs 4 times and the other 6 clubs once. (It was 3 times against the AFL clubs this year, plus 9 other games.) So should make for a more even comp, given the Swans, Lions, Suns and Giants should knock each other out a bit. Makes it harder to make finals and better for our development. Imagine it's been done to address the dissatisfaction of the local clubs.

 

[Mayestro]

First game against the NT Thunder at TIO stadium April 7, which means televised. Always great to get a look at the new lads early.

 

[Nunez]

First game against the NT Thunder at TIO stadium April 7, which means televised. Always great to get a look at the new lads early.

Love the games at Tio. Such a shame we only play there once a year.

 

[Fatcat08]

The draw is out and we play the AFL clubs 4 times and the other 6 clubs once. (It was 3 times against the AFL clubs this year, plus 9 other games.) So should make for a more even comp, given the Swans, Lions, Suns and Giants should knock each other out a bit. Makes it harder to make finals and better for our development. Imagine it's been done to address the dissatisfaction of the local clubs.

I've heard that there were a lot of guys looking to leave NEAFL and go back to QAFL this coming season as the travel and getting smashed by AFL sides was grating quite a bit. QAFL has improved a fair bit in the last 12-24 months and its just a bit much for a fair few. Really the NEAFL will slowly position itself to either a) players who still want to see if they can get drafted, and the success of guys getting picked up from sides like redlands and aspley is the drawcard there and b) guys who are happy to make the sacrifices to play at the highest level they're able to.

They will lose those guys who had the ability to play at that level, but the logistics of it have just become too hard to deal with. The changes may slow the leak of these sort of guys, but it won't really stop it. Question will be, are the academies supplying enough young guys to fill the holes. The signing announcements from a lot of the teams have been guys coming up from down south, especially Tassie. Guess if you're looking to get picked up as a mature ager, the last 4-5 drafts would indicate that playing NEAFL footy is about a good a chance of getting noticed as any.

 

[briztoon]

I was going to ask how many of the academy kids are going in to the NEAFL.

 

[SizeMatters]

I've heard that there were a lot of guys looking to leave NEAFL and go back to QAFL this coming season as the travel and getting smashed by AFL sides was grating quite a bit. QAFL has improved a fair bit in the last 12-24 months and its just a bit much for a fair few. Really the NEAFL will slowly position itself to either a) players who still want to see if they can get drafted, and the success of guys getting picked up from sides like redlands and aspley is the drawcard there and b) guys who are happy to make the sacrifices to play at the highest level they're able to.

They will lose those guys who had the ability to play at that level, but the logistics of it have just become too hard to deal with. The changes may slow the leak of these sort of guys, but it won't really stop it. Question will be, are the academies supplying enough young guys to fill the holes. The signing announcements from a lot of the teams have been guys coming up from down south, especially Tassie. Guess if you're looking to get picked up as a mature ager, the last 4-5 drafts would indicate that playing NEAFL footy is about a good a chance of getting noticed as any.

I wonder if a salary cap could be implemented? Not sure how it could be funded though but getting a decent game payment might encourage some of the nations best un drafted talents from coming up here and improving the NEAFL.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Lachie Harris an interesting inclusion on our academy over-ager top-up list. http://neafl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Brisbane-U19-Academy.pdf

 

[MSB ROYS]

This will make the Thunder more competitive:
http://neafl.com.au/ilett-backflips-on-retirement-for-tenth-season-with-nt-thunder/

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Lachie Harris an interesting inclusion on our academy over-ager top-up list. http://neafl.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Brisbane-U19-Academy.pdf

Also listed among off-field staff as Community Programs Coordinator

 

[Mr Ripper]

Also listed among off-field staff as Community Programs Coordinator

That’s another Lachie Harris.

 

[dlanod]

Also listed among off-field staff as Community Programs Coordinator

Also appears on Q&A from time to time after his experience in Rudd's office.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/txt/s3438044.htm

 

[Jivlain]

Good to see some more Vultures getting a run.

 

[Comeback Lions]

So the twos are also going around this week, on Saturday, v Aspley anyone going down to watch them? Then Wilston Grange and Gold Coast. Weekend of March 17 sounds like an intraclub.

Full practice match schedule from NEAL site below.

Friday, March 9

Sydney Swans v GIANTS at BISP, 3.25pm

Saturday, March 10

Redland v Southport at Scottsdale Park, 2.30pm
Aspley v Brisbane Lions at Graham Rd, 1.30pm
Canberra Demons v Albury at Albury Sportsground, time TBC

Sunday, March 11

Gold Coast Suns v Broadbeach at Bond University, time TBC

Saturday, March 17

Labrador v Redland at Cooke-Murphy Oval, 1pm
Aspley v Southport at Graham Rd, 2.30pm
Sydney Swans v Sydney University at Tramway Oval, 11am
Canberra Demons v Lavington at Robertson Oval, time TBC

Friday, March 23

Aspley v Redland at South Pine Sports Complex, 7pm

Saturday, March 24

Wilston Grange v Brisbane Lions at Bendigo Bank Oval, 3pm
Gold Coast Suns v Palm Beach Currumbin, venue and time TBC
GIANTS v Sydney University at Tom Wills Oval, 12pm

Saturday, March 31

Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns at South Pine Sports Complex, 1.30pm
GIANTS v Sydney Swans at Tom Wills Oval, 12pm

 

[jackess]

Be great to hear how Starc, Bailey, Wooler and the other draftees go.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

Weekend of March 17 sounds like an intraclub.

I think all the players have been given that weekend off ahead of the season - believe they're off from next Wednesday to Sunday.

 

[Lazza16]

it would be good to see as well as hear

Be great to hear how Starc, Bailey, Wooler and the other draftees go.

 

[Lazza16]

Have a good feeling about Wooller....not sure why but I think something special here.

 

[Nunez]

Have a good feeling about Wooller....not sure why but I think something special here.

Club rates him too. Did not expect him to be available at the pick he was. He really does project as a Tom Lynch type, just comes down to development. Toby is a smart kid and have no doubt he'll give his career a red hot crack.

 

[a mayes ing]

Club rates him too. Did not expect him to be available at the pick he was. He really does project as a Tom Lynch type, just comes down to development. Toby is a smart kid and have no doubt he'll give his career a red hot crack.

Hope he stays, pretty sure Adelaide refused to take him because they thought he was Geelong through and through

 

[Nunez]

Hope he stays, pretty sure Adelaide refused to take him because they thought he was Geelong through and through

He's having a blast so far from all I've heard.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Scratchy v Aspley at South Pine today. First bounce at 11.30.

 

[Berrygood]

Very keen to know how jack frost goes today, if playing. I still hold some hope he can play a role in the firsts as a shut down defender.

 

[jackess]

Looks like Cuts is playing forward.

Also Barrett not playing tomorrow

 

[Nunez]

Anybody at the game?

 

[jackess]