VFL VFL Pre-season 2026

[Jen2310]

Its funny, I just mentioned Oscar yesterday wondering if he would play vfl. And here we go.

 

[Jen2310]

Oscar only just turned 18 two weeks ago, so he has got a lot of development left in him.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

[PLAYERCARD]Ryan Lonie[/PLAYERCARD] was a much maligned player.

Very good soldier for Collingwood and an exquisite kick. Very few half backs could kick regular running goals like him.

 

[Jen2310]

Ryan Lonie was a much maligned player.

Very good soldier for Collingwood and an exquisite kick. Very few half backs could kick regular running goals like him.

I loved him. Would suit the way footy is played now.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Ryan Lonie was a much maligned player.

Very good soldier for Collingwood and an exquisite kick. Very few half backs could kick regular running goals like him.

He'd be very handy next season with the big left foot.

 

[granniewolf]

The boy is coming home

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Here's a very nice write up on Darren Millane, 30 years on.

Hidden notepad sheds light on former Aussie Rules star Darren Millane 30 years after his tragic death

Millane lost his life in a car accident 30 years ago last week. The Aussie Rules community is still coming to terms with the loss.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Jen2310]

 

[BillyElliott]

Happy to hear this. Always enjoyed watching Eddie play. Bit of a cult figure. Hope he brings the sideburns back.

 

[TradeDraft]

Happy to hear this. Always enjoyed watching Eddie play. Bit of a cult figure. Hope he brings the sideburns back.

Hope he has better luck then last DeListed Roos Player Taylor head with Injury

 

[Jen2310]

The 2026 Smithy’s VFL season will commence the weekend of March 21-22, in line with Round 2 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.


The Smithy’s VFL campaign will feature 21 home and away rounds, with all 22 clubs to play 18 matches and have three byes.


The finals series will be played across five weeks, commencing with Wildcard Finals on the weekend of August 22-23. The Smithy’s VFL Grand Final is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 20.

2026 VFL and VFLW season dates

The season dates for the 2026 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW competitions have been confirmed

www.afl.com.au

 

[WanderingDude]

The 2026 Smithy’s VFL season will commence the weekend of March 21-22, in line with Round 2 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season.


The Smithy’s VFL campaign will feature 21 home and away rounds, with all 22 clubs to play 18 matches and have three byes.


The finals series will be played across five weeks, commencing with Wildcard Finals on the weekend of August 22-23. The Smithy’s VFL Grand Final is scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 20.

2026 VFL and VFLW season dates

The season dates for the 2026 Smithy’s VFL and rebel VFLW competitions have been confirmed

www.afl.com.au

“all 22 clubs to play 18 matches“
Only the AFL could imagine that would make sense. Time for wildcards but no time for integrity.

 

[thebaldfacts]

I loved him. Would suit the way footy is played now.

If has a break out year in the VFL this year, can we nominate him as a father son for next year's draft?

 

[Jen2310]

If has a break out year in the VFL this year, can we nominate him as a father son for next year's draft?

Of course- assume you mean Oscar and not Ryan
He’s still eligible

 

[granniewolf]

Its funny, I just mentioned Oscar yesterday wondering if he would play vfl. And here we go.

So now we have two Oscars, I guess we'll have to come up with some nicks for one or both.

 

[Jen2310]

So now we have two Oscars, I guess we'll have to come up with some nicks for one or both.

Steeney is our afl Oscar

 

[Gaspard]

“all 22 clubs to play 18 matches“
Only the AFL could imagine that would make sense. Time for wildcards but no time for integrity.

You would think that 22 clubs would mean 21 rounds so everyone plays once. If you want a bye, add in an extra week. Guess the blindingly obvious does not register at AFl house
.

 

[WanderingDude]

You would think that 22 clubs would mean 21 rounds so everyone plays once. If you want a bye, add in an extra week. Guess the blindingly obvious does not register at AFl house
.

Also just think for 2 seconds longer than the AFL. The seniors runs across 24 rounds home-away. The VFL-reserves supports the seniors for 21 weeks including byes. If everyone plays other teams once it would support the entire home and away.
Please. I don’t get the desire to fail.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[granniewolf]

Steeney is our afl Oscar

Is that what the boys call him?

 

[BillyElliott]

Loving all the vfl signings.

 

[TradeDraft]

Eddie Ford Highlights:

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Can we un-retire the famous 42?

(Yeah yeah I know it’s vfl only but it would be a nice touch)

 

[BillyElliott]

And a basketball background

 

[Jen2310]

Can we un-retire the famous 42?

(Yeah yeah I know it’s vfl only but it would be a nice touch)

I would think the family would more than welcome bringing it back for him. Surely we can use that number for the reserves