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They have thrown the towel in
Sav has looked useless
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I won't ask if anyone has played well, but has anyone not completely lost their position?
I agree.
He's really the only one who looks half decent though and that's the issue. The Greek looks like he has a long way to go. For his size, doesn't take marks.
Knevitt has a lot of talent. Probably a couple years away as well from getting regular games.
After half time they have just give up
Well i just missed a goal we kicked a goal
another goal comeback is on lol
Would rather stick needles in my eyes than watch the last 8 mins Frankston have give up we have give up i have give up
He was the bright light. Without Dal, higgo, Narkle nor Stephens it meant they played Mitch a lot more in the middle. First qtr was great and showed imo that he will be very good for us in a couple of years. like a lot of young midfielders they tend to play out of position early and I don’t think he is suited to the wing.
Frank kicked a couple of goals but not much impact really
hard day for the talls and forwards. Was wet and apparently 6 degrees! Neale didn’t get a look in (but made most of limited opportunities) and Dempsey the same (laid 5 tackles but couldn’t get clean ball given conditions and dominance of Frankston. Didn’t play midfield as much as I would have liked). Sav had a dirty day playing ruck and forward. Paul T actually did ok in ruck (Frankston rucks were undersized) but it didn’t lead to good clearances. Stevens first game back was average
That is extent of afl listed (most have played only handful of vfl games!)
of the vfl players chalcraft got the ball again but his disposal was not good at all. Probably the conditions. Lloyd and Jack Evans gave a bit
The last qtr (maybe Frankston relaxed?) played with much more aggression with Ollie getting half his (low) possessions playing higher and Neal getting some good shots.
Overall I think they made a mistake to go so young with VFL list given AFL list is old (so lots injured or managed each week) - which leaves the VFL team undersized every week against both afl and standalone clubs. It hurts the development of the players IMHO. Hoping the next few weeks (with AFL list more healthy) we get to see 5-6 bigger bodied more experienced AFL listed players coming back to support the team
Issue now is that VFL team is likely to miss the finals which isn’t great for AFL team in September (no where for those next 6 to keep pushing for selection). I think the club has missed a trick with this and hope they correct next year by bringing in 4-6 mature VFL players as core
This was our worst game this year, after the 1 qt some of our players did not give 100 percent...and don't count qt the last Frankston put the Que in the rack
Agree, seemed to lack spirit after falling behind. 3rd qtr was particularly suprising (bad) as expected a response after a blast at half time.
At least against Southport they fought and were just underpowered…maybe just a rejection of spending too much time on the “wrong peninsula?”
They have a tough back up next week against an undefeated Casey who are very tough with lots of AFL listed players working hard to get back in. Would think we get Conway back (and maybe hopefully one of those other first players get back soon???) along with 4-5 from the AFL squad (those who don’t play Thursday).
Will still be watching!
Oh i will be still watching, i was just pi--ed off with this effort some players thought why put the body on the line we are getting trashed, and this was the first time i seen this,this yearAgree, seemed to lack spirit after falling behind. 3rd qtr was particularly suprising (bad) as expected a response after a blast at half time.
At least against Southport they fought and were just underpowered…maybe just a rejection of spending too much time on the “wrong peninsula?”
They have a tough back up next week against an undefeated Casey who are very tough with lots of AFL listed players working hard to get back in. Would think we get Conway back (and maybe hopefully one of those other first players get back soon???) along with 4-5 from the AFL squad (those who don’t play Thursday).
Will still be watching!
Interesting. That says it all! (By the way not sure they should count the inaugural season
). So probably in next week or two we could have the most debutants. I suspect it will also coincide with the least amount of games from afl players - not sure who would keep those stats?
Chafer did ok for his debut...he stood out with that mop of hair
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Ok. So I just randomly felt like being positive on a Monday!
What if VFL team gets back Ceglar, Parfitt, Toby, Stephens, Dal, Zane and one of Higgins/Miers (the other to be a sub in AFL. If sub not used might get both!). Could be up to 15 AFL listed players (I know I am dreaming!)
Now that might change the dynamics on Friday night. Probably still not strong enough to beat Casey (!) but might make VFL a cracking game.
Boys need to have a crack this week after poor effort on Saturday
What if VFL team gets back Ceglar, Parfitt, Toby, Stephens, Dal, Zane and one of Higgins/Miers (the other to be a sub in AFL. If sub not used might get both!). Could be up to 15 AFL listed players (I know I am dreaming!)
Now that might change the dynamics on Friday night. Probably still not strong enough to beat Casey (!) but might make VFL a cracking game.
Boys need to have a crack this week after poor effort on Saturday
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The more AFL players that Geelong bring in the more games that they lose.
True in a way for this year, the vfl players have jelled together well, then a influx of AFL players have upset the side...moral of the story to many changes all the time makes a side weak
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