VFL Round 7 v Western Bulldogs Punt Road Oval Sunday May 12th 2.05pm - LIVE ON 7

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Backs	Jacob Bauer	43	Tom Brindley	61	James Trezise	36
Half-Backs	Kaleb Smith	49	Lachlan Street	55	Chad Harris	54
Centre	Austin Johnson	51	Joel Garner	53	Kamdyn McIntosh	33
Half-Forwards	Matthew Coulthard	26	Steely Green	48	Sam Davidson	73
Forwards	Samson Ryan	32	Cam Olden	58	Jacob Koschitzke	20
Followers	Sam Naismith	24	Lachlan Wilson	82	Kane McAuliffe	28
Interchange	Nicholas Collier	81	Tom McCarthy	76	Archie May	71
	Nick Guiney	62	Jed Feneley	64
EMG	Liam George	67	Luke Haddara	80	Harrison White	56

In: Sam Naismith

24

Sam Naismith

Age

31

Ht

205cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.9

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

5.3

4star

CL

2.0

4star

HO

25.5

5star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

26.5

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

25.4

5star

, Kamdyn McIntosh

33

Kamdyn Mcintosh

Age

30

Ht

191cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.8

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

13.8

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.2

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

18.6

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

6.0

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

2.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

, Jacob Bauer

Out: Mutaz El Nour, Noah Cumberland, Liam George (omitted)

This week is a big game for the VFL program as they take on the top of the table Western Bulldogs in a big Mothers Day clash at Punt Road Oval. The Tigers side who has had limited access to AFL listed players as we've battled an injury crisis will be boosted by the returns of Jacob Bauer from injury, while Sam Naismith

24

Sam Naismith

Age

31

Ht

205cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.9

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

5.3

4star

CL

2.0

4star

HO

25.5

5star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

26.5

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

25.4

5star

& Kamdyn McIntosh

33

Kamdyn Mcintosh

Age

30

Ht

191cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.8

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

13.8

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

5.4

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.2

3star

CL

1.0

3star

D

18.6

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

6.0

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

2.4

4star

CL

1.4

4star

both come into the side after being omitted from the AFL side this week. It will be the first time in weeks that there have been 10 AFL listed players selected in the VFL side. The Dogs on the other hand will have 15 AFL listed players running around including last years R1 pick in Ryley Sanders. Unfortunately the Tigers have been dealt a blow with highly regarded defender Mutaz El Nour suffering an injury which will see him miss an extended period.

The Tigers have been playing some pretty good footy this year despite being undermanned when it comes to AFL listed players, with their only loss being against last years runners up in Werribee. This game should be a very good game, with the Tigers looking to secure their spot in the top 8 as we head into the guts of the VFL season. There are a few Tigers to keep an eye on, with young ruck/forward Samson Ryan knocking on the door of a senior return, while young guns in McAuliffe Coulthard Green Trezise & Smith will also be keen to push for senior selection. I'm really looking forward to seeing Sanders & McAuliffe go head to head in what should be the first of many encounters the pair will have at senior level.

As much as I'd like to tip the Tigers here, I just think the Dogs will be too strong with their AFL listed players and should get the win by about 3-4 goals.

 

[tiger_tough]

Big test.

 

[TigerImposter]

Terrible news regarding Mutaz El Nour , especially considering the MSD is around the corner. Probably the strongest side we've fielded in awhile with the experienced guys in.

 

[Drunken Wookie]

That's a bugger for Mutaz can't draft an injured player mid year with our current injuries, he was a genuine chance.
Hopefully Bauer can slot right into that role and clunk some intercept marks. Loving watching our VFL team this year has made 2024 bearable.

 

[Triggering Tiger]

Big test.

It's nearly our best team in for the year but don't be suprised we get a pounding because they're a good team.

 

[tiger_tough]

It's nearly our best team in for the year but don't be suprised we get a pounding because they're a good team.

I don't think we'll get pounded.

 

[TigerImposter]

Awesome it's a Ch 7 game too as i can watch it on the big screen rather the 24" LCD on the PC. lol

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Great to see Bauer is finally back. Limited minutes tomorrow, eeze him back in .
Just hope he gets through the game unscathed and builds some fitness to challenge for a spot in 3 or 4 weeks

 

[TigerImposter]

Great to see Bauer is finally back. Limited minutes tomorrow, eeze him back in .
Just hope he gets through the game unscathed and builds some fitness to challenge for a spot in 3 or 4 weeks

Trezise was the steadying ship last week when he came on and i think he was stiff not getting a game in the Seniors. I hope he tears it up and starts to make a statement he's best 23. Bauer will probably get similar minutes.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Trezise was the steadying ship last week when he came on and i think he was stiff not getting a game in the Seniors. I hope he tears it up and starts to make a statement he's best 23. Bauer will probably get similar minutes.

Maybe they want to get another game or 2 into him TI.
I’m a huge Tresize fan too, love his one on one stuff in the back Half. Think he could be the guy that gets the oppositions most dangerous small/ medium forward

 

[lllscroatlll]

Awesome it's a Ch 7 game too as i can watch it on the big screen rather the 24" LCD on the PC. lol

seniors is on free telly as well WHAT A DAY

 

[TigerImposter]

Maybe they want to get another game or 2 into him TI.
I’m a huge Tresize fan too, love his one on one stuff in the back Half. Think he could be the guy that gets the oppositions most dangerous small/ medium forward

Yeah i fell in love with him pretty early on bc he's rarely beating one on one at ground level or in the air. He doesn't take any nonsense from his opponent no matter how good the bloke is, he makes him earn every possession. He is my old fashioned footballer who goes out and does his job every week and some will say he's had a quiet day, but they miss his opponent had a quieter one. I'm more hoping he can fulfill the Wing duties as he's so fit, strong, doesn't fall over and good both in the air and at ground level. Smith wouldn't be a bad option getting the small forward as opening apprenticeship.

 

[TigerImposter]

seniors is on free telly as well WHAT A DAY

two days mate.

 

[Charlie Pannam]

Yeah i fell in love with him pretty early on bc he's rarely beating one on one at ground level or in the air. He doesn't take any nonsense from his opponent no matter how good the bloke is, he makes him earn every possession. He is my old fashioned footballer who goes out and does his job every week and some will say he's had a quiet day, but they miss his opponent had a quieter one. I'm more hoping he can fulfill the Wing duties as he's so fit, strong, doesn't fall over and good both in the air and at ground level. Smith wouldn't be a bad option getting the small forward as opening apprenticeship.

Rarely does he go to ground in a contest. Has a huge vertical leap and great sideways movement. Certainly has the tools to play contested style AFL football. Kicking is prob his main weakness, but it’s not horrendous by any means.

Smith excellent contested player too

Can see both these lads in the side by season’s end

 

[guruisatiger]

Awesome it's a Ch 7 game too as i can watch it on the big screen rather the 24" LCD on the PC. lol

cant you watch all the vfl games on big screen ?/

 

[TigerImposter]

cant you watch all the vfl games on big screen ?/

Not set up for it atm mate.

 

[guruisatiger]

Not set up for it atm mate.

cool thanks

 

[lllscroatlll]

two days mate.

sheeeiiiit i was working on the disco with 2pm knockoff on my mind and whammo you bring me back to reality

oh well back to the mechanical f-ups i go

 

[YeOldTiger]

Good luck to the boys tomorrow. No injuries please. Fascinating watching how Morro has this team playing strong competitive footy week in week out.

 

[Muddiemoose]

Thought the game was today
Was looking forward to watching it at work and now I have heck all to watch for the rest of my shift

 

[Wrenny]

Whoever is the sub tonight should play at least a half in tomorrow’s game

 

[TigerImposter]

Whoever is the sub tonight should play at least a half in tomorrow’s game

Provided they don’t come on early

 

[wegetpumped]

Awesome it's a Ch 7 game too as i can watch it on the big screen rather the 24" LCD on the PC. lol

WTF don't you have a smart tv ffs? Are you still in the dark ages? I watch on tv no ads why watch crap c7. Last night nearly turned it off not because we were crap but because the ads were nonstop.

 

[TigerImposter]

As a statement today if i was Yze i would play Nankervis, Short, Bolton in the VFL to let them know they shouldn't be coasting and the blowtorch is on all the senior guys.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Awesome it's a Ch 7 game too as i can watch it on the big screen rather the 24" LCD on the PC. lol

For the games i cant make it to i still watch it on the big screen. if you have a media player, NVidia, hubbl or Amazon firestick just download the internet app and watch it on the net that's what I do.