2nds VFL practice match 2 - Geelong v Essendon, Simonds Stadium, 11:00AM Saturday 22 March

[thejester]

Well if thats true I'm not sure who will be rucking?

Fraser Fort is a big kid, as well.

 

[Turbocat]

Fraser Fort is a big kid, as well.

Jester , how much have you seen of him. My memory of him was he looked promising but was a sub standard kick ( AFL level has a high standard ). Quite strong over head , mobile and considering our needs a smart pickup. Better option than Sully? Not sure. Maybe they should have signed his brother as well.

The only name I can think of as Rucking is Lever , wasn't named in the original side but perhaps will be brought in now.

EDIT : I see on the website they have Fort named as ruck so thats a good pick Jes

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Fraser Fort is a big kid, as well.

Yeah, I figured it would be Fort/Walker.

 

[Turbocat]

Yeah, I figured it would be Fort/Walker.

and thats not a greta way to setup to develop our next young ruck imo. But I suppose its a make do choice

 

[Gogeelong]

any radio link re this?
Please help

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

and thats not a greta way to setup to develop our next young ruck imo. But I suppose its a make do choice

It's only a practice game...don't think it's a big deal. I'd like to know where Lever is though. I'm guessing Essendon doesn't have anyone more imposing than Thurlow lined up either.

 

[supahoops]

First goal to Hamling. Bews doing well in the middle. Walker forward, Kolo and Toohey look ok down back.

9-8 15 mins

 

[supahoops]

Good snap by Gibbs.

Luxford showing a bit.

15-9 22 mins

 

[Catatonic Shock]

maybe they go with Toohey in ruck? If he's the air apparent of Jarryd Roughead (according to scouts), could see him play that role given his versatility and considerable athleticism.

Heir Apparent

Sorry Bobby, just wanted to subscribe.

 

[supahoops]

Walker and Cameron Tudor with goals from the square. Not a bad start considering Essendon have only 8 VFL listed players out there.

27-9 qt

 

[supahoops]

Nice set shot from 40 by GHS, who looks the most likely for a call up.


Fraser Fort just ok in the ruck but he's up against it.

34-31 12 mins

 

[supahoops]

Another behind to Walker. Nothing's changed with his disposal. Ditto Sully.

Nice work by Luxford to set up Herbison.

43-25 16 mins

 

[Cattery]

Another behind to Walker. Nothing's changed with his disposal. Ditto Sully.

Nice work by Luxford to set up Herbison.

43-25 16 mins

We're certs to win this if Essendon's score keeps going backwards.

 

[supahoops]

Great grab to Walker and goals from 15 out.

Sherinhgam and GHS the best so far.

Half time 52-25.

 

[wcadams88]

Lang had much of the pill?

 

[Teriyakicat]

Thanks for the updates, supahoops. I appreciate it and I know it's difficult to keep posting while you're trying to watch the game- so thanks!!

 

[supahoops]

Goal to Hartman to start the second half.

59-25 4 mins

 

[Teriyakicat]

Darcy Lang tweeted before the game that it was his first game since July. He'd be super excited!
And it's Luxford's first game altogether. Good luck to them both!

Are they using the AFL interchange restrictions? Or is it relaxed due to it being a practice match?

 

[supahoops]

Thanks for the updates, supahoops. I appreciate it and I know it's difficult to keep posting while you're trying to watch the game- so thanks!!

No probs.

Great stuff from Bews to GHS for another.

Fort I'm starting to like the look of, under sized bit breaking even in the ruck and his follow up work has been good.

65-27 9 mins

 

[supahoops]

65-62 3/4 time.

Bombers coming hard, we look dead on our feet.

Haven't seen Lang since early that quarter.

ColaJazzKnee super impressive.

 

[Teriyakicat]

65-62 3/4 time.

Bombers coming hard, we look dead on our feet.

Haven't seen Lang since early that quarter.

ColaJazzKnee super impressive.

Not liking that score too much! What happened? Apart from us being dead and the Bombers coming hard, that is...

Lang off or just quiet?

Never mind- tell us later when you're doing the match report You ARE doing one, I hope?

 

[supahoops]

Bombers take the lead early on the last, fair to say our depth will be sorely tested in the first half of the season.

First up but expected better of Hamling Hartman Shroder and Stringer.

65-75 9 mins

 

[supahoops]

Not liking that score too much! What happened? Apart from us being dead and the Bombers coming hard, that is...

Lang off or just quiet?

Never mind- tell us later when you're doing the match report You ARE doing one, I hope?

Haha this is my match report.

Notices Lang walking up the race early in the 3rd talking to a few of the senior boys, didn't appear injured do may gave planned to only play that much.

Goal to measures.

71-75 12 mins

 

[Willo_]

I went and had a look for a quarter.. Only last that long as took my 2 and a half year old for the 1st time... And 1 quarter was enough haha

Was impressed with Bews from what I saw and Kolla, Bourke seems to float around on the outside, hardly saw Lang but he is quick.. ran down Leroy Jetta at one point in the 2nd.

Also another potential father son.... Pretty certain I saw one Joel Corey there (Hoodie over his head, sunnies on and a dirty bushmans beard) sitting next to a heavily pregnant female....

 

[Willo_]

Also the cheer squad nuffies seriously ruin the experience... it's a VFL practice match FFS yet that halfwit Teach about 5 of his mates insist on trying to start Geelong chants and that awful awful Oi Oi Oi after every goal