2nds 2025 VFL thread

[briztoon]

Being real for a moment, where do we see Cooper Hodge being rated? From the outside, it looks like he started out slow and would have been lucky to be drafted by any club, but it seems like he's really coming into his own. The fact that Brisbane and Hawthorn seem really interested in him really tells you just how high his stock is. His draft year will also have a few good academy products as well, which we can't forget about too.

I don’t know if we are really interested in him, but at the same time, I don’t recall us playing bottom age academy kids in our VFL team before.

I’m not sure where his best position is, half back or midfield.

I rate Murray significantly higher. Murray is faster, has a better kick, and better vision.

Both are hard at it.

We also have midfielder Archie Watts, who has long been considered by most as the best Lions academy prospect in this age group.

And personally, I’ve liked what I’ve seen of Hamish Macpherson more so than Hodge.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Might have the fewest listeds since this outfit took on Aspley during the Leppa years

 

[JasRulz63]

Might have the fewest listeds since this outfit took on Aspley during the Leppa years

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Ryan Lester has come along way from not being able to break into the AFL side that lost to Port by 96 points that round.

 

[M Malice]

On ya Froggy.

Who in that team besides Lester was the last one to be on our senior list?

Connor Ballenden?

 

[scoman]

On ya Froggy.

Who in that team besides Lester was the last one to be on our senior list?

Connor Ballenden?

In trying to remember which guys were on out list and which were regular VFL top ups.

 

[JasRulz63]

I remember when Jack Rolls was spoken like Dan Annable is these days or Sam Marshall / Jaspa Fletcher.

Hasn't our Academy come a long way.

I'm sure Knightmare had him going pick 2.

 

[M Malice]

BACKS	Darragh Joyce	41	Zane Zakostelsky	21	Luke Lloyd	19
HALF BACKS	Luke Beecken	17	Shadeau Brain	34	Brad McDonald	55
CENTRE LINE	Tahj Abberley	48	Reece Torrent	36	James Creighton	57
HALF FORWARDS	Darcy Craven	45	Curtis McCarthy	65	Fergus McFadyen	58
FORWARDS	Ty Gallop	22	Brandon Ryan	24	Sam Day	14
FOLLOWERS	Oscar McInerney	46	Deven Robertson	2	Daniel Annable	63
INTERCHANGE	Tristen Meekin	52	Charlie Offermans	56	Wyatt Greenaway	59
	Tyan Prindable	67	Taylem Wason	68

I have never heard of Taylem Wason or Tristen Meeken, anyone?

 

[Nathan Barley]

BACKS	Darragh Joyce	41	Zane Zakostelsky	21	Luke Lloyd	19
HALF BACKS	Luke Beecken	17	Shadeau Brain	34	Brad McDonald	55
CENTRE LINE	Tahj Abberley	48	Reece Torrent	36	James Creighton	57
HALF FORWARDS	Darcy Craven	45	Curtis McCarthy	65	Fergus McFadyen	58
FORWARDS	Ty Gallop	22	Brandon Ryan	24	Sam Day	14
FOLLOWERS	Oscar McInerney	46	Deven Robertson	2	Daniel Annable	63
INTERCHANGE	Tristen Meekin	52	Charlie Offermans	56	Wyatt Greenaway	59
	Tyan Prindable	67	Taylem Wason	68

I have never heard of Taylem Wason or Tristen Meeken, anyone?

Just top ups. Meekin a medium forward and Wason a small forward I think. Only played a game or 2 this year I think

 

[Lazza16]

Good to see O up n about.

 

[Dalions]

Just top ups. Meekin a medium forward and Wason a small forward I think. Only played a game or 2 this year I think

So Oscar was pretty much soft dropped if he is now playing 2’s rather than managed or rested last week?

 

[Nathan Barley]

So Oscar was pretty much soft dropped if he is now playing 2’s rather than managed or rested last week?

If Smith didn't kick 3 he mightve come in

 

[Dalions]

If Smith didn't kick 3 he mightve come in

Neither Oscar or Fort have shown anything up forward so that was great for Smith to show something.
But there would still be the option of Oscar coming into the team for Fort.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

So Oscar was pretty much soft dropped if he is now playing 2’s rather than managed or rested last week?

Possibly, but don't forget that in the two's you at least have the option of manging a player's minutes with a little more freedom.

 

[M Malice]

This should be a competitive game today, Lions in 5th spot on 44 points, minimal percentage behind 4th, Casey in 9th spot on 38 points... VFL is a final 10.

Tom Fullarton making a return to Lions territory, Casey have some handy looking players, at least at this level of footy eg. Jack Billings

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Jack Billings

Age

30

Ht

185cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

D

19.7

5star

K

11.7

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

2.3

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

4.6

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.6

4star

CL

0.0

1star

, Bailey Laurie, Tom Campbell

29

Tom Campbell

Age

34

Ht

201cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

4.8

3star

CL

1.6

4star

HO

17.0

5star

D

5.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

2.0

5star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

3.0

3star

CL

1.2

4star

HO

13.2

5star

, Riley Bonner

36

Riley Bonner

Age

28

Ht

190cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

12.1

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

MG

279.8

4star

D

12.3

3star

K

10.3

4star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.5

3star

T

1.3

2star

MG

279.8

4star

D

21.4

5star

K

14.0

5star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

, Charlie Spargo

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Charlie Spargo

Age

26

Ht

172cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.6

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

1.0

1star

T

0.0

1star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.6

4star

G

1.2

4star

.

Again looking forward to seeing how Daniel Annabel and Tyan Prindable go along with prospective senior team options over the remainder of the AFL season.. Oscar McInerney

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Oscar Mcinerney

Age

31

Ht

205cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.1

2star

K

4.1

2star

HB

3.9

3star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

14.3

5star

D

6.9

1star

K

4.1

2star

HB

2.7

2star

CL

1.9

4star

HO

16.4

5star

D

7.6

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.6

3star

CL

0.4

3star

HO

11.2

5star

, Shadeau Brain, Reece Torrent, Luke Beecken, Darragh Joyce

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Darragh Joyce

Age

28

Ht

195cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

3star

MG

207.6

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.4

4star

MG

207.6

4star

.

Fergus McFadyen always worth a watch, possible rookie selection in the draft for us.

 

[GenericUsername202]

Neither Oscar or Fort have shown anything up forward so that was great for Smith to show something.
But there would still be the option of Oscar coming into the team for Fort.

With respect to Fort, he is considerably better than Oscar and while he isn't a worldbeater, he never lowers his colours. He will always give you a solid performance, and against Collingwood, he was actually amazing. I feel for Oscar, but i feel like he can't get into the team anymore (barring an injury to fort) because he's a liability out there nowdays.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Only going for a half today. Birthday party.

 

[Dalions]

With respect to Fort, he is considerably better than Oscar and while he isn't a worldbeater, he never lowers his colours. He will always give you a solid performance, and against Collingwood, he was actually amazing. I feel for Oscar, but i feel like he can't get into the team anymore (barring an injury to fort) because he's a liability out there nowdays.

I completely agree, Fort is definitely the better of the 2 currently.
As unfortunate as it is for Oscar last year in particular, when he was the first choice ruck a Premiership was lost with his injury.
This year is a different story and he is currently the back up.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Looks like no Dev. Cold as flip out here.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Looks like no Dev. Cold as flip out here.

Annable could have a day out

 

[vic_LION]

Looks like no Dev. Cold as flip out here.

Emergency for the seniors?

 

[Nathan Barley]

Great mark ZZ

 

[Nathan Barley]

Melbourne must have a strong senior team if they have Spargo who's apparently better than Rayner in their 2s

 

[Nathan Barley]

Still looks like Brain can’t get his positioning right. Giving his opponent too much space

 

[Nathan Barley]

ZZ in everything

 

[Perrip]

Emergency for the seniors?

He is, along with Beecken and Joyce. Unclear at this stage if he's out cause of injury/illness or someone else is injured/sick in the named AFL team