Preview Round 15 v Western Bulldogs VFL/AFL Double Header Sunday June 22nd 11.35am/3.20pm - Alger AFL Debut/Hotton VFL Debut

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The Tigers return to action this weekend as we take on the Dogs in a double header at Marvel Stadium, where we will hopefully see the debut of Taj Hotton in the VFL and debut of Jasper Alger in the AFL. We could also see the return of vice captain Jayden Short

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Jayden Short

Age

29

Ht

178cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

13.3

5star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.5

3star

MG

430.8

5star

D

19.0

4star

K

14.1

5star

HB

4.9

3star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.8

1star

MG

447.1

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.4

2star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

185.2

3star

from injury which could cause a bit of a reshuffle of the back line and wings as we try and accommodate him while also continuing to use Banks off HB where he has flourished in Shorts absence. We may also see some other changes with the likes of McIntosh Green Mansell(injury concern last game) Ross all under pressure to hold their spots given their lack of overall performance in the few weeks before the bye with the likes of Blight Trezise Rioli Lefau all in line for possible returns to the senior line up.

The AFL game could get ugly on the scoreboard if the Dogs form continues on from their performance against the Saints where they put them to the sword by 12 goals and the Saints form has been much better than ours over the last few weeks so if we're not right on it from the start it could be a long Sunday afternoon/evening at Marvel Stadium for this of us who venture to the ground. Don't expect it to be a Geelong 2007 type of game, but the bigger picture is the continued development of the next generation and less of a gap between our best and worst footy.

As far as the VFL game in concerned that is shaping to be a bit of an 8 point game with the Dogs currently sitting in 4th and we're 6th so a win would mean we're up to 3 games clear of the play in positions which would put us in a good position as we enter the business end of the season in the VFL.

Possible AFL Line Up
Out: Green McIntosh
In: Short Alger

B: Broad Miller Balta
HB: Banks Vlastuin Short
C: Ralphsmith Prestia Trainor
HF: Campbell Mansell Sonsie
F: Faull Lynch Alger
R: Nankervis Hopper Taranto
INT: Brown Sims McAuliffe Ross
SUB: Smith

Prediction:

 

[tiger_tough]

This could get real ugly. Sam Darcy might just kick 10.

 

[tunksy]

This could get real ugly. Sam Darcy might just kick 10.

Been waiting to see him do it.

Kinda want him to but definitely not against us.

Doggies will come hard for that triple figure margin though. They always destroy us.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

This could get real ugly. Sam Darcy might just kick 10.

And subbed out for the other 3qtrs

 

[Dr Tigris]

Dogs could well smack us. But then we have had a week to get our train in order we might smack them.


Nah, seriously. We'll get done. But hopefully not too much of a smashing.

 

[tigs2010]

Dogs are as big a flat track bully as anyone. This will be minimum 12 goals and I think that's being optimistic.

 

[sanaya]

This could get real ugly. Sam Darcy might just kick 10.

miller to keep him goalless

 

[cairo tiger]

The Tigers return to action this weekend as we take on the Dogs in a double header at Marvel Stadium, where we will hopefully see the debut of Taj Hotton in the VFL and debut of Jasper Alger in the AFL. We could also see the return of vice captain Jayden Short from injury which could cause a bit of a reshuffle of the back line and wings as we try and accommodate him while also continuing to use Banks off HB where he has flourished in Shorts absence. We may also see some other changes with the likes of McIntosh Green Mansell(injury concern last game) Ross all under pressure to hold their spots given their lack of overall performance in the few weeks before the bye with the likes of Blight Trezise Rioli Lefau all in line for possible returns to the senior line up.

The AFL game could get ugly on the scoreboard if the Dogs form continues on from their performance against the Saints where they put them to the sword by 12 goals and the Saints form has been much better than ours over the last few weeks so if we're not right on it from the start it could be a long Sunday afternoon/evening at Marvel Stadium for this of us who venture to the ground. Don't expect it to be a Geelong 2007 type of game, but the bigger picture is the continued development of the next generation and less of a gap between our best and worst footy.

As far as the VFL game in concerned that is shaping to be a bit of an 8 point game with the Dogs currently sitting in 4th and we're 6th so a win would mean we're up to 3 games clear of the play in positions which would put us in a good position as we enter the business end of the season in the VFL.

Possible AFL Line Up
Out: Green McIntosh
In: Short Alger

B: Broad Miller Balta
HB: Banks Vlastuin Short
C: Ralphsmith Prestia Trainor
HF: Campbell Mansell Sonsie
F: Faull Lynch Alger
R: Nankervis Hopper Taranto
INT: Brown Sims McAuliffe Ross
SUB: Smith

Prediction:

if we want to go backwards, we pick short

 

[sante]

Should be a ripper

 

[TimmytheTiger]

Are we expecting Hotton to play vfl?

 

[Rubber Hips]

If we bring the intensity from the get go, dogs will fold

Don’t reckon we could sustain this for 4 quarters though

 

[Rubber Hips]

Are we expecting Hotton to play vfl?

Yes…club indicated this a few days ago….fingers crossed Taj plays at least half a game

 

[Rubber Hips]

A few players in the mix for selection

Jasper, Blight, Short Kelts

VFL report…v win against Swines

Jacob Blight (24 disposals, 12 marks, 10 intercept possessions)
"Another strong performance, he was good in the air and it’s good to see him put some focuses into action.”

James Trezise (19 disposals, seven tackles, six marks, 95% disposal efficiency)
“Played half-back, some strong contest work from him. We will keep finding ways to get more of the ball into his hands.”

Maurice Rioli (17 disposals, two marks, two tackles, one goal)
“Played as a high half-forward up and around the stoppage. He went a long way to helping us win the game in that last quarter, with his ability to win the ball and stay strong in the contest.”

Jasper Alger (16 disposals, five marks, four tackles, three goals)
“Had five shots at goal, he was very potent and also makes something happen when he’s near the ball.”

Tylar Young (14 disposals, four marks, two tackles)
“Improvement on last week, he used his strengths versus his opponent really well and took some great intercept marks. Great game to build on.”

Mykelti Lefau (13 disposals, six tackles, four clearances, one goal)
“Started the game really strong, some really good aerial power and then went into the ruck at times in the last quarter and looked extremely strong.”

Liam Fawcett (11 disposals, five tackles, three marks, one goal)
“Three shots at goal, tough day for accuracy but kept presenting really well.”

 

[THE_GUN]

First 100 point thrashing for the year coming up people
get ready for it

 

[smasha]

Alger in.
MRJ in.
Lefau in.

 

[Groupie_]

footscray by 160 points

 

[Groupie_]

This could get real ugly. Sam Darcy might just kick 10.

no he wont

the spud naughton will

 

[THE_GUN]

footscray by 160 points

Its not an auction

 

[Groupie_]

Its not an auction

260

 

[Tenacious T]

Will be a line in the sand game for the doggies.

They can thank us later….

 

[biaseddustyfan]

Time to abolish the bye

No way us footy fans should have to deal with no game for this long

 

[Ralll]

If we somehow break even with their midfield we have a slight hope, but if they get complete control it will get ugly fast.

 

[Drunken Wookie]

we will win by 11 centimetres

 

[Rubber Hips]

 

[Pomsta]

The good news is that if we turn up for both games of the double header we should be shit-faced by half time of the ones and be unable to remember it.