2nds 2025 VFL thread

[M Malice]

I will be surprised if this doesn't end up a 10+ goal loss, Williamstown look bloody good, currently 55-19 to the Seagulls.

 

[Section 5]

Just turned it on to have a look
Down 86-32 with a few minutes to go. Wow
Noticed Ryan is back and has kicked 2.1 from 4 disposals.

 

[knaf]

I will be surprised if this doesn't end up a 10+ goal loss, Williamstown look bloody good, currently 55-19 to the Seagulls.

I’ll be surprised if it’s that close

 

[Mr Ripper]

Not competitive.

 

[redblueandgold]

Not competitive.

How's McKenna going?

 

[M Malice]

What an embarrassment that was.

 

[Section 5]

A 6-minute highlight reel in the article for those interested

Around the state leagues: Luckless Cat limps off, Sun fires, new Bomber shines

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

www.afl.com.au

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A three-goal haul from Brandon Ryan wasn't enough to get Brisbane over the line, with the Lions going down to Williamstown by 56 points.

Untried forward Luke Lloyd didn't kick a major but had a huge presence with 19 disposals and 12 marks, while mid James Tunstill kicked one goal and collected 20 disposals and seven marks.

Youngster Will McLachlan looked dangerous with two goals from 11 disposals, Sam Marshall kicked one goal from his 18 touches, and Academy product Bruce Reville found plenty of the ball to finish with 20 disposals and three clearances.

Shadeau Brain (14 disposals, five marks) and Reece Torrent (16, four clearances) worked hard, while Irish duo Conor McKenna made (12 disposals, one goal) and Darragh Joyce (17 disposals) were both busy.

Darcy Craven (six disposals, one goal), Luke Beecken (12 disposals) and Zane Zakostelsky (10 disposals, 10 hitouts) were also among the action.

 

[Nathan Barley]

A 6-minute highlight reel in the article for those interested

Around the state leagues: Luckless Cat limps off, Sun fires, new Bomber shines

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

www.afl.com.au

..............................................


A three-goal haul from Brandon Ryan wasn't enough to get Brisbane over the line, with the Lions going down to Williamstown by 56 points.

Untried forward Luke Lloyd didn't kick a major but had a huge presence with 19 disposals and 12 marks, while mid James Tunstill kicked one goal and collected 20 disposals and seven marks.

Youngster Will McLachlan looked dangerous with two goals from 11 disposals, Sam Marshall kicked one goal from his 18 touches, and Academy product Bruce Reville found plenty of the ball to finish with 20 disposals and three clearances.

Shadeau Brain (14 disposals, five marks) and Reece Torrent (16, four clearances) worked hard, while Irish duo Conor McKenna made (12 disposals, one goal) and Darragh Joyce (17 disposals) were both busy.

Darcy Craven (six disposals, one goal), Luke Beecken (12 disposals) and Zane Zakostelsky (10 disposals, 10 hitouts) were also among the action.

"Stats Summary"

I assume Lloyd didn't kick a major and racked up the marks because he was playing down back?

 

[M Malice]

"Stats Summary"

I assume Lloyd didn't kick a major and racked up the marks because he was playing down back?

Was going to post the same, the match "reporter" obviously did not watch the game and just went by the stats, LOL!

 

[knaf]

Lloyd, playing CHB, played his third reasonable games in a row. Perhaps more impact this week, despite some shocking turn overs( wasn’t the only one). Not sure if he has the physical presence to play key back in the afl. However very encouraging signs

 

[Section 5]

"Stats Summary"

I assume Lloyd didn't kick a major and racked up the marks because he was playing down back?

Thats probably what it is, and Lloyd did not hit the scoreboard.
They may have covered themselves by stating "Untried forward"

But agree these writeups are usually stats based.
That's why i mentioned the highlights reel.
Although not that many Lions highlights

 

[Mr Ripper]

Lloyd, Ryan, Bruce (2nd half) get pass marks. Brain improving. Arnold another strong game. Annable terrific first half then faded. ZZ had a dip.

 

[acuguy]

Blake Coleman kicked 5. Big weekend for Ex lions at all levels.

 

[Perrip]

Big O will be named in the team tomorrow.

 

[Mr Ripper]

First reserves game for Oscar since 2019.

 

[Lace Out]

Veefers need an against the odds win this week

 

[Nathan Barley]

Feel sorry for the kid who has to go up against him in the ruck

 

[Nathan Barley]

Surely Dizzy plays down back

 

[Section 5]

Surely Dizzy plays down back

Not sure why you would think that.
Dizzy can play defense anytime without relearning the craft.
The more he plays forward the better it is for the team/squad in my opinion.

Who knows what will happen to Day on his return and Smith is still at least 3 weeks away.
Ryan is our last pick for that forward position.

 

[Nathan Barley]

Not sure why you would think that.
Dizzy can play defense anytime without relearning the craft.
The more he plays forward the better it is for the team/squad in my opinion.

Who knows what will happen to Day on his return and Smith is still at least 3 weeks away.
Ryan is our last pick for that forward position.

In terms of Day replacements I'd have in order;

Smith, Gallop, Fort and Ryan (needs to be able to ruck)

For Hippy I'd have;

Gallop, Ryan and Dizzy

For Logan I'd have;

Gallop, McLachlan and then Dizzy

But if we lose Andrews or Payne then Dizzy should be first in and he has to be prepared for that. Could be coming in to play on Curnow or Treacy or another gun key forward

 

[Mr Ripper]

Gallop will probably play forward/second ruck; hopefully ZZ's development in this role isn't neglected.

 

[M Malice]

Looks a very strong side... should be a good contest, Giants sitting in 3rd place and us 9th but only 4 points and percentage behind the Giants, might get along to this one if I'm in the mood after tomorrows seniors result.

 

[Toffee Lion]

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Gallop will probably play forward/second ruck; hopefully ZZ's development in this role isn't neglected.

Would honestly beat our 2016 team.

 

[ZoBlitz]

First reserves game for Oscar since 2019.

If I've got the right game, he might have rucked against Sam Day at some point.

 

[KissKiss]

Not sure why you would think that.
Dizzy can play defense anytime without relearning the craft.
The more he plays forward the better it is for the team/squad in my opinion.

Who knows what will happen to Day on his return and Smith is still at least 3 weeks away.
Ryan is our last pick for that forward position.

Purely my opinion having seen very little of his game time but I think ZZ has shown some better signs as a forward/ruck option and I'd much rather him continue in that role with Gallop up forward. I think that would offer more help to our future than Gardiner forward. I also think he's better off helping to coach and organise the backline (not that they are a young backline) but a proper senior player should be back there