General Bombers Talk General VFL Chat

[Yoda_]

Thought we could have a general VFL thread, talk about anything and everything VFL. Both about Essendon and non - Essendon stuff.

Found this from Twitter.

http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Rookie rucks to stand tall for Bombers


YOUNG GUNS GET OPPORTUNITY IN BELLCHAMBERS’ ABSENCE

WITH Tom Bellchambers on the sidelines after ankle surgery, Essendon rookie ruckman Sam Tagliablue and Angus Milham will get an opportunity at VFL senior level at the start of the 2014 season.

http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

 

[eth-dog]

Who do you reckon is the better ruckman Yoda_?

 

[Yoda_]

Who do you reckon is the better ruckman Yoda_?

Would have thought the Sam Tagliablue would be seeing as though he is a little bit older and (a little) more experienced.

Fraser Thurlow should be in the reserves in the early rounds, saving these two bean poles from first choice rucking. Interested to see how they both go.

 

[stkildathunda]

I'm told Essendon vs North Ballarat Round 2 clash on April 12th will be live on ABCTV. Game will now be 1.10pm

 

[yaco55]

Do we have a list of VFL practice matches. Assume they will start in the next two weeks.

 

[Doss]

Do we have a list of VFL practice matches. Assume they will start in the next two weeks.

I think Collingwood played Port Melbourne in one today.

 

[yaco55]

I think Collingwood played Port Melbourne in one today.

Yes. Collingwood played a VFL side with only 3 listed AFL players.

 

[Zach Package]

Jason Winderlich's cousin has been picked up by the Casey Scorpions

 

[Yoda_]

Jason Winderlich's cousin has been picked up by the Casey Scorpions

You catch the VFL Academy Jack Package? Angus Milham and the kid Hickey have both been selected in it.
Other notable's were Frankston's Ben Cavarra, Bendigo's Sam Heavyside and James Tsitas from North Ballarat.

 

[Zach Package]

You catch the VFL Academy Jack Package? Angus Milham and the kid Hickey have both been selected in it.
Other notable's were Frankston's Ben Cavarra, Bendigo's Sam Heavyside and James Tsitas from North Ballarat.

haven't had a good look yet, it's a good idea though

 

[Yoda_]

haven't had a good look yet, it's a good idea though

Nothing special, playing wise. Is aimed at the most promising VFL draft prospects, teaches them extra footy and non - footy related stuff like social media etiquette, dieting as well as other game related stuff like plans etc.

More pointing out we had two of our VFL aligned youngsters signed up. Would be a good idea to try and get a rep type game against SA or whoever over the state rep weekend and showcase our youngsters as well. Seems everyone else bar the VFL do this.

 

[Doss]

Are we still none the wiser as to whether the VFL side will be having a practice game?

 

[DonsRule]

Are we still none the wiser as to whether the VFL side will be having a practice game?

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2014-02-27/melksham-myers-return-in-vfl

Melksham, Myers return in VFL
Shane Potter February 27, 2014 12:47 PM

• Newsletter
• RSS

• Share

BTV: Melksham ready to returnJake Melksham speaks to BomberTV ahead of his first match of 2014 on Saturday.

Jake Melksham and David Myers will headline Essendon’s VFL team in Saturday afternoon’s practice match against Williamstown at the True Value Solar Centre.

The pair will play their first match of the pre-season on Saturday afternoon in the VFL team’s first hit out of 2014.

Melksham is excited about taking to the field for the first time in 2014.

“It is always hard to watch the boys play in the NAB Challenge games and not play so I am itching to get out there,” Melksham said.

“I have been training with a lot of the younger guys this week with the senior guys playing and it has been good to get a feel for the way they play.”

“Some of the new guys will be playing their first games to so that will be good to see.”

Fans are urged to come and watch the team in action from 1pm on Saturday with a number of young Bombers set for their first match for the club.

Shaun Edwards, Orazio Fantasia, Johnny Rayner and Patrick Ambrose will all be playing their first match for the club as senior listed players.

Star VFL recruit’s Josh Mellington and Aaron Heppell will also be among the extended team to take part in Saturday afternoon’s hit out.

What: VFL Practice match v Williamstown

Where: True Value Solar Centre

Time: Match begins 1pm

Bomber Shop HQ

The club’s new Bomber Shop HQ at the True Value Solar Centre will be open from 1pm for fans to purchase the latest official merchandise direct from the club.

Bomber Café

The Bomber Café at the True Value Solar Centre will be open from 12pm for fans to purchase food and beverages.

Membership

Please note the membership department will not be open on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to head towww.membership.essendonfc.com.au for all membership enquires.

Parking

Fans are encouraged to allow time to find parking in the areas surrounding the facility as there are limited parking facilities on site.

 

[Yoda_]

CBF making a new thread but the VFL bombers lost to the VFL cats by 3 points with Dempsey, Melksham, Fantasia, Aylet, Duscher all doing well

 

[Zach Package]

yeah I was gonna say, efc weren't even live tweeting it. had to go to the cats site to get scores

 

[Yoda_]

yeah I was gonna say, efc weren't even live tweeting it. had to go to the cats site to get scores

poor form

 

[Doss]

CBF making a new thread but the VFL bombers lost to the VFL cats by 3 points with Dempsey, Melksham, Fantasia, Aylet, Duscher all doing well

I made a game thread for it. They're on the main forum until after the game, when they get moved here.

 

[Old Campaigner]

yeah I was gonna say, efc weren't even live tweeting it. had to go to the cats site to get scores

So much for being open and transparent

 

[Doss]

Couldn't find a light plane to fly their Tweeter down to Geelong on.

 

[Yoda_]

Genuinely excited to see the Dolphins up and about without any superstars in the line up. Just a workmanlike team doing the basics very well.

Live on ABC1 at the moment

Dolphins 3.4.22 lead Sandringham 2.0.12

 

[eth-dog]

Genuinely excited to see the Dolphins up and about without any superstars in the line up. Just a workmanlike team doing the basics very well.

Live on ABC1 at the moment

Dolphins 3.4.22 lead Sandringham 2.0.12

Which Saints players are playing?

 

[Yoda_]

Which Saints players are playing?

Roberton (struggling)
Simpkin (struggling)
Jason Holmes (american - doing well in the ruck)
Ross (ok but foot skills let him down)
Shenton (ok)
Josh Bruce (ok)
Tom Lee (struggling for impact)
Milera (missing goals)
Minchington (hardly sighted)
Weller (hardly sighted)
Sipposs (hardly sighted)

CBF looking up the rest

 

[Doss]

Siposs in the twos? Surprising. Is he coming back from injury, Yoda_?

 

[Yoda_]

Siposs in the twos? Surprising. Is he coming back from injury, Yoda_?

According to my Saint Kilda mate, he's just not good enough

Tom Lee also in the twos who's had an interrupted pre season.

 

[Doss]

I find that really odd. Obviously I don't watch St Kilda religiously, but he was one of their youngsters I rated as quite promising.