2nds 2024 VFL thread

[KissKiss]

Had Fullarton and Buzza last year. Most games we had 4-5 rucking

I knew I was forgetting someone in Fullerton

 

[Johnny Bananas]

In a vacuum, I feel like a 22 ideally has two KPFs, one pure ruck and one hybrid to give the starters a rest and cover in-game injuries. Doubling that for the reserves makes 4/2/2, and I'd perhaps add one more spot for a developing player who isn't expected to play seniors for the year. So a total of 9.

I might be missing someone, but I think we have that rough balance on our list: 5 KPF including at least one who isn't expected to play seniors this year (Daniher, Hipwood, Ryan, Morris, Lloyd), 2 pure rucks (Big O, Lane) and 2 hybrids (Fort, Smith). I know neither Morris or Lloyd are typical KPF size, but they play that role.

The problem is, we don't play with a hybrid at senior level, it's just two KPFs and a ruck. Rayner covers third tall forward and Joe chops out in the ruck. So we may as well think of the list in terms of the hybrid being redundant, and all the above players split into KPF and ruck. That would mean we need at most 4-5 KPFs and 2-3 rucks, 7 overall instead of 9.

I didn't watch the VFL game, but so far as I understand from reading the commentary by everyone in this thread and looking at the stats, Fort was the main ruck, Smith rotated in the ruck and the forward line, and Payne moved forward, perhaps in place of the injured Ryan.

This leaves Lane as the odd man out. If we want to keep our present structure in the seniors and prefer Smith at ruck contests, then there's no real place for Lane. And who knows if Smith would even be getting these opportunities if Ryan was fit.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

The problem is, we don't play with a hybrid at senior level, it's just two KPFs and a ruck.

And then three hours later we name a side with Daniher, Hipwood, Big O and Fort. Well then.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Yuge game against the black and white striped team at BHA in the morning. Wonder if Kai could be a late 'in'. Hasn't had much footy so far.

 

[Nunez]

Yuge game against the black and white striped team at BHA in the morning. Wonder if Kai could be a late 'in'. Hasn't had much footy so far.
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Stoked to see Greeney in!

 

[BrownYouGun]

Yuge game against the black and white striped team at BHA in the morning. Wonder if Kai could be a late 'in'. Hasn't had much footy so far.
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Kai should absolutely be playing - had maybe 10 minutes on field and seniors don’t play for 8 days

 

[dizzysquizz]

Sorry not sure if I have missed it any where ...BUT where is Brandon Ryan ???

 

[Mayestro]

The boys should be extra motivated today- the best opportunity in a long time to push for senior selection.

 

[Nunez]

Is it free entry?

 

[lionshine]

Great courage with the mark followed by a nice kick from Torrent. Get him into the seniors!!

 

[lionshine]

Logan loves a goal!

 

[scoman]

Logan loves a goal!

Surprisingly finds them off the ground and roving as well. Maybe his agility is better than reported!

 

[iBeng]

Sorry not sure if I have missed it any where ...BUT where is Brandon Ryan ???

I swear I read he had a broken toe

 

[Section 5]

Reville starting in the middle

 

[BRAB]

Reville starting in the middle

He’s done some good things in the middle as well.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Reville starting in the middle

Did last week as well

 

[HereIGoAgain]

Zorko has claimed that half back distributor role after last night, but could Reville be an option there? Has taken a big step up this year.

 

[martinson]

I'm not currently watching the game but on what I've seen the last couple of years Reville is the one guy who looks to have the smarts and athleticism to play Senior footy.

 

[Bucking Beads]

We really need someone to jump out of the ground for us at this level. Our coaching staff seem so unwilling to bring anyone up from the VFL.

 

[Mayestro]

Logan Morris holding his marks (which was what frustrated me the most from night.)

 

[lionshine]

Irregardless of how poor our forward line in the seniors is playing, Logan Morris might actually play seniors soon. Just good forward craft and leads up the ground to find the footy and take marks so he’s already got more strings to his bow then just an inside 50 third tall.

 

[Nunez]

Morris. Gun.

 

[scoman]

Irregardless of how poor our forward line in the seniors is playing, Logan Morris might actually play seniors soon. Just good forward craft and leads up the ground to find the footy and take marks so he’s already got more strings to his bow then just an inside 50 third tall.

Well if we want a third tall it's certainly worth a go.

 

[Section 5]

Did last week as well

I missed last weeks game.
i am not sure if he came off this quarter either. I could have missed it though
He had a few minutes on the wing at the 26-minute mark.

 

[buttermuffs]

Morris. Gun.

GET HIM ON!