VFL 2025 VFL Thread

[Wizard17]

Skill errors are really hurting us now

 

[DognBones]

Our disposal in this game is simply woeful.

 

[lachy]

Our disposal in this game is simply woeful.

Yep, perfect example of stats not giving a true reflection of what is happening in the game.

By hand, by foot and decision making barely average local football level, in perfect conditions

 

[lachy]

Skill errors are really hurting us now

Now, 3 of their first 4 goals were a result of skill errors

 

[dogwatch]

Pretty shocking third quarter for us Camped in Melbourne's forward 50. Repeated shots at goal. No intensity or system from Footscray but lots of skills errors. Really no excuses on a perfect day for footy.

EDIT: And getting worse. Very disappointing. I've got jobs to do around the house. Will check in later on the final score.

 

[lachy]

Pretty shocking third quarter for us Camped in Melbourne's forward 50. Repeated shots at goal. No intensity or system from Footscray but lots of skills errors. Really no excuses on a perfect day for footy.

EDIT: And getting worse. Very disappointing. I've got jobs to do around the house. Will check in later on the final score.

The most disappointing part is besides Duryea who has been let down a bit by skills, no AFL listed player is having a positive influence on the contest

 

[Mojorisin]

The most disappointing part is besides Duryea who has been let down a bit by skills, no AFL listed player is having a positive influence on the contest

He is also playing very loose in defence so his stats look better as a result.

 

[Mofra]

Smith building nicely

 

[Mofra]

Do we have a coaching issue with Hynes? I like the kid but the trainer is telling him where to stand and his first instinct seems to be "handball receive" rather than "win the ball"

 

[Bulldogs85]

Luke Kennedy has played a good game

 

[JohnnySteel]

Do we have a coaching issue with Hynes? I like the kid but the trainer is telling him where to stand and his first instinct seems to be "handball receive" rather than "win the ball"

Is he playing midfield? Definitely looks better in there imo. Or coming up from HF into the contest.

 

[Mofra]

Luke Kennedy has played a good game

His kicking always stands out

 

[Mofra]

Is he playing midfield? Definitely looks better in there imo. Or coming up from HF into the contest.

I prefer him doing the latter

 

[Bulldogs85]

His kicking always stands out

25 disposals and has kicked 2 goals not a bad day out so far

 

[DognBones]

After looking hopeless in the first 20 mins of the 3rd we fought back due to more aggression around the ball and have got ourselves within 8 points. Like the game of Kennedy who has good football IQ and positions himself well around the packs.

 

[lachy]

Do we have a coaching issue with Hynes? I like the kid but the trainer is telling him where to stand and his first instinct seems to be "handball receive" rather than "win the ball"

A normal issue for a lot coming up from the 18's competition. Development and assistant coaches teaching the defensive positioning around stoppage and when to go. Some just pick it up earlier. Took Sanders some time as a recent example

 

[bobs head soup]

Good effort to get some late goals there just when the game looked to be getting away.

Like the fight in Smith. Breaking even at best with BTC, but has a real crack. Pretty much Rucked all day and laid 8 tackles in 3 quarters. He's a goer.

 

[Pencil case]

Excellent decision by Hynes then

 

[Mofra]

Kennedy! VFL goal of the year contender

 

[Marsy]

Luke Kennedy... WOW!

 

[Wizard17]

What a goal Kennedy

 

[dogwatch]

Wow. Just came back to check the score and we're in front! Big turnaround. And having a shot.

 

[Mofra]

Still looks like Hynes is more natural as a forward than as a mid. Just instinctively knew what he had to do and where he had to kick it then.

 

[dogwatch]

Nice vision from Hynes to find Lewis for another.

 

[iambrilliant]

Gardner has been a brick wall this quarter