NCFL Central discussion 2026

[TheGreatBambino]

James Keeble & Matt Austin

Matt Austin

Age

37

Ht

186cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.6

2star

K

5.5

2star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

retired ?

 

[FootyLife481]

Tips
Sea lake vs birchip
Sea lake by 20 pts
Think sea lake have actually gotten better. Yes they have lost a couple but Boyd Bailey will be a massive in and Cox and Cahoon only get better. Haven’t seen birchips side yet but they might have the advantage in the ruck

Donald vs Boort
Donald by 10 pts
This is going to be a close one. Think Donald will just get over the line. Both sides have changed a lot. Boort has a lot of young blokes in. Think Pala Kuma will have a massive day for Donald.

Charlton vs St Arnaud
St Arnaud by 10 pts
As much as the saints have recruited just haven’t clicked in previous years. A lot of changes. Charlton have had a few changes as well. Could be very close. Joe Maishman for the saints could be the one to turn the game.

Calder vs Wedderburn
Wedderburn by 20 pts
Calder have a few out. This is where Wedderburn can kickstart their season. Think if the burn don’t win this one then they won’t be a genuine contender. Calder do still have a strong side. No Putt will hurt them. Be interesting to see if Wedderburns new forward can be the goal kicker they need.

Overall going to be a good round of footy I reckon

 

[Truck]

Robbie Nahas pulling the Tigers Jumper on this week.

 

[countryfooty37]

Robbie Nahas pulling the Tigers Jumper on this week.

Shared communal showers up at Sea Lake too. Could be a tough day for the Bulls

 

[Stottzy]

Some huge results today. Donald with their first win since 24. Wedderburn and Sea Lake flexing. St Arnaud incredibly dominant. Going to be an interesting year.

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

Some huge results today. Donald with their first win since 24. Wedderburn and Sea Lake flexing. St Arnaud incredibly dominant. Going to be an interesting year.

Think Charlton are in for a very ordinary year. Cant see them winning a game.

 

[FootyLife481]

Do they still record the games? If so where do you find it

 

[countryfooty37]

Calder must’ve been pretty light on for numbers yesterday. Even their seconds lost. Wedderburn usually struggle to score against their 2s.

I see on playhq Perri kicked 4 and got in the best.

 

[unwise gamgee]

Do they still record the games? If so where do you find it

North Central FNL TV - Match Vision

northcentralfl.tv

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

Great first round for the league, I realise its only early days but with 3 of last years finalists losing and the Saints and Donald seeming to have made great improvement it all looks like an interesting time ahead. Charlton must be pissed they didnt swallow their pride and amalgamate with Wyche when they had the chance.

 

[Stottzy]

Do they still record the games? If so where do you find it

These guys usually post the game on YouTube the day after.

Redvision Archive

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

youtube.com

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

Bulls draw places them under pressure. Lost to Tigers and have Lions and Redbacks next two rounds. If they lose both those 0-3 is very foreign territory and playing those sides 3 times places huge pressure on a finals spot.

 

[Truck]

Calder must’ve been pretty light on for numbers yesterday. Even their seconds lost. Wedderburn usually struggle to score against their 2s.

I see on playhq Perri kicked 4 and got in the best.

Burners 2’s had plenty of senior experience in their lineup.
The thing that has probably hurt them the last few years has been their depth, which they now have a bit of.

Whispers on Saturday they still have 2 recruits to slot in. Will make points tight but achievable.

 

[FootyLife481]

Just heard there was a fair few injuries at the Charlton vs st arnaud game. (Charltons field was apparently terrible). Any other injuries in other matches?

 

[themalleefarmer]

Just heard there was a fair few injuries at the Charlton vs st arnaud game. (Charltons field was apparently terrible). Any other injuries in other matches?

Humphreys hamstring again .
Goodbye to his 2026 season

 

[Stottzy]

Humphreys hamstring again .
Goodbye to his 2026 season

Shame. Went to a lot of effort to get it right. Some people just are unlucky.

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

New Saints recruit Witherden apparently done for year.

 

[Truck]

Shame. Went to a lot of effort to get it right. Some people just are unlucky.

Not sure he did it that bad if at all.
Think it was more a cramp.

Bulls on the hunt for a new Coach.

 

[onekickwonder]

Not sure he did it that bad if at all.
Think it was more a cramp.

Bulls on the hunt for a new Coach.

Why they want a new coach?

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

Not sure he did it that bad if at all.
Think it was more a cramp.

Bulls on the hunt for a new Coach.

He got reported didnt he? Daryl is available, his missus is sick of him being home Thursday nights and Saturdays. The Hump story must be right coming from the farmer

 

[Truck]

He got reported didnt he? Daryl is available, his missus is sick of him being home Thursday nights and Saturdays. The Hump story must be right coming from the farmer

The farmer didn’t get a happy birthday text off someone in the Lions camp and has it in for them… we’re just wondering who it was?
Was it Hump?

 

[onekickwonder]

Humphries trained tonight

 

[Stottzy]

He got reported didnt he? Daryl is available, his missus is sick of him being home Thursday nights and Saturdays. The Hump story must be right coming from the farmer

Suspended 2 weeks for swearing at umpire. Got heard over the stream recording. Pretty extreme punishment if you ask me.

 

[fatkidinthepocket]

Jono Lanyon picked for Maggies tomorrow. Bit of a footy nomad

 

[Footy Pie]

Humphreys hamstring again .
Goodbye to his 2026 season

Picked to line up on a back flank. Good call.