2nds 2023 VFL thread

[pulpdriver]

I cant wait to get my VFL Premiers 2023 tattoo.

Already got mine. Right on my face. Hope we win otherwise I'll look kinda silly.

 

[twhowler]

Thanks for the reply. I suppose the AFL teams are also just some key injuries away from being uncompetitive. Sydney used to very competitive in the NEAFL but I suppose there is not enough talent to share with the Giants.

I was just surprised how well the Lions have gone and on the average I think the games have been more competitive. Especially compared to our last year in the NEAFL when we won nearly every game including the GF by over 10 goals.

Injuries are massive - stating the obvious but you can carry say 5 injuries in the 1s as they could be anything from your best player to a borderline 22. But if the 1s have 5 out, the ressies have their five best players out (or close enough) as only the best will be picked as replacements…

 

[Lace Out]

Could get burnt if Lohman wants out…probably get offers around pick 35-40.The cons of having a high performing team with few injuries

 

[Lace Out]

Already got mine. Right on my face. Hope we win otherwise I'll look kinda silly.

You could always wait for five years,the 3 can easily become an 8 if we win it

 

[M Malice]

I cant wait to get my VFL Premiers 2023 tattoo.

Me too, it will be right next to my 2013 NAB cup Champions and 2018 AFLX Champions tattoos.

 

[Dalions]

Darcy Gardiner

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Darcy Gardiner

Age

30

Ht

192cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.6

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

0.0

1star

D

10.7

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.1

3star

G

0.0

1star

D

10.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.0

1star

seemed to come up holding a shoulder at one point during the game after a tackle I think.
I didn’t watch the full game, did he seem to play out the game on?
I think it was probably in the first half when it happened, maybe second quarter.

 

[Still Me]

Injuries are massive - stating the obvious but you can carry say 5 injuries in the 1s as they could be anything from your best player to a borderline 22. But if the 1s have 5 out, the ressies have their five best players out (or close enough) as only the best will be picked as replacements…

Brisbane only have 2 injuries to main list Rich and Carter Michael who will probably both be back next week.

Barring no other injuries 2 top up players would have to miss out ?

No other club anywhere near that sort of compliment of playing list at their disposal.

So a few injuries and Lions could be tested by Suns, Casey, Southport, Werribee etc for sure.

Don’t think they are anywhere near over the line yet until you get to finals and see the health of your list.

 

[On the quiet]

Remember when we wondered about how the standard of the NEAFL compared to the VFL? It has become evident that many of the VFL clubs are very, very average.

yeap.

I would love to see a national reserve comp where the 2's get to travel with the 1's and have the exact same fixture. Could only benefit young players traveling and observing preparation of some of the senior players.

Some barriers to a national ressie comp;
availability of top up players for games in SA and WA,
travel and accommodation costs to the AFL,
resistance from SA and WA (wanting to keep strong localised state based comps),
probably some ground curators. I think we could have a few more curtain raisers at the GABBA, when the 1's are playing Saturday nights.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Have to make up about 10 goals to catch GC's percentage and with respective games of Werribee away (them) and Coburg home (us), there's every chance we'll go top after next weekend.

 

[briztoon]

Brisbane only have 2 injuries to main list Rich and Carter Michael who will probably both be back next week.

Barring no other injuries 2 top up players would have to miss out ?

No other club anywhere near that sort of compliment of playing list at their disposal.

So a few injuries and Lions could be tested by Suns, Casey, Southport, Werribee etc for sure.

Don’t think they are anywhere near over the line yet until you get to finals and see the health of your list.

Suns VFL team had 7 academy kids in it on the weekend. And that didn’t include their best 3, who played for the Australia U18 academy team versus Carlton’s VFL side.

Highlights their academy depth, when they’re top of the table and their top up players are academy kids and not mature bodies like other VFL top ups.

Read over the weekend that the AFL has been subsiding the Suns academy since 2018, to the tune of $400k per year.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Suns VFL team had 7 academy kids in it on the weekend. And that didn’t include their best 3, who played for the Australia U18 academy team versus Carlton’s VFL side.

Highlights their academy depth, when they’re top of the table and their top up players are academy kids and not mature bodies like other VFL atop ups.

Read over the weekend that the AFL has been subsiding the Suns academy since 2018, to the tune of $400k per year.

I am surprised that some people on the main board think that GC have no future. I think that they are slowly stabilising the club and will only get more competitive from here.

The main problem they have is the location of their ground, which is not likely to change. So they need to get much better public transport (or shuttles) and 'park and ride' options IMO.

 

[M Malice]

Harry Arnold getting some recognition >

Confidence From Lessons Outside the Classroom Key for Mr Arnold

Key defender Harry Arnold is relishing his role as the main man in defence of an undefeated Brisbane Lions VFL side.

As a tall key backman, Arnold often takes the best forward each week and has kept his opponents quiet contributing nicely to the Lions’ unbeaten start to the year.

His consistent form has come off the back of some tough preseason training matchups against the experience and class of AFL teammates Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Harry Arnold getting some recognition >

Confidence From Lessons Outside the Classroom Key for Mr Arnold

Key defender Harry Arnold is relishing his role as the main man in defence of an undefeated Brisbane Lions VFL side.

As a tall key backman, Arnold often takes the best forward each week and has kept his opponents quiet contributing nicely to the Lions’ unbeaten start to the year.

His consistent form has come off the back of some tough preseason training matchups against the experience and class of AFL teammates Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher.

Got to keep it quiet

 

[M Malice]

Got to keep it quiet

Too late, scuttlebutt from an informed poster on the draft/trade board is he will be picked up in the mid season draft.

 

[Section 5]

I like Buzza's better form this year.
He just looks more polished and a bit fitter. Maybe he has lost a bit of weight.

Probably prefer him over Arnold TBH. Taller, heavier and also a more versatile player.
See how the remainder of the year pans out.

 

[twhowler]

Too late, scuttlebutt from an informed poster on the draft/trade board is he will be picked up in the mid season draft.

I guess it happens. Joyce looks decent cover to me and i get why we took him. Would be a shame though as Gardiner suddenly looking pretty shaky and Lester no spring chook

I think a well-managed list these days should include a free spot on the list for mid season draft. More and more there are some very handy pick-ups and we usually have no option unless have an injury

 

[Mr Ripper]

Harry Arnold getting some recognition >

Confidence From Lessons Outside the Classroom Key for Mr Arnold

Key defender Harry Arnold is relishing his role as the main man in defence of an undefeated Brisbane Lions VFL side.

As a tall key backman, Arnold often takes the best forward each week and has kept his opponents quiet contributing nicely to the Lions’ unbeaten start to the year.

His consistent form has come off the back of some tough preseason training matchups against the experience and class of AFL teammates Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher.

“It is not just me versus my opponent, it’s a whole defensive group and it seems to be working."

Harry gets a big contract just for being the only footballer who still says "versus".

 

[knaf]

I like Buzza's better form this year.
He just looks more polished and a bit fitter. Maybe he has lost a bit of weight.

Probably prefer him over Arnold TBH. Taller, heavier and also a more versatile player.
See how the remainder of the year pans out.

I thought Buzza was a better option than Arnold at the start of the season, though concerned about his pace. He certainly continues to improve slowly in terms of mobility. However I now slightly prefer Arnold.

i thought we really needed a player who could at least match in strength the big power forwards. However Payne form makes this less of a priority. Also I am picking up Arnold more on the TV. Buzza always stands out, maybe better quality broadcast quality this year.

i like Buzza playing FB/CHB, now that HSmith is back as a key forward. I think it gives him the best chance to display his ability.

we could lose both in th mid season draft.

 

[briztoon]

Too late, scuttlebutt from an informed poster on the draft/trade board is he will be picked up in the mid season draft.

Packing his bags for Sydney already.

 

[Nunez]

Packing his bags for Sydney already.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Let's hope it's a 6 month deal and the homesickness starts

 

[Nunez]

Let's hope it's a 6 month deal and the homesickness starts

If we're very keen on him, I wonder if we consider putting Gardiner on the LTI and focus on getting his body right for next year?

 

[Dalions]

If we're very keen on him, I wonder if we consider putting Gardiner on the LTI and focus on getting his body right for next year?

Not sure Gardiner would like that too much.

 

[Nunez]

Not sure Gardiner would like that too much.

I don't think he's liked being injured all year either.

 

[briztoon]

If we're very keen on him, I wonder if we consider putting Gardiner on the LTI and focus on getting his body right for next year?

Sydney will have a pick well before us.