VFL VFL Round 5 v Essendon. Saturday April 27. 2:05pm @ Victoria Park

[Jen2310]

So you’d think Macrae is a very good chance to return now.

Only one demanding selection.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Who else is there? He is the only one who is demanding a spot at senior level. Our chances of winning have been seriously reduced by injuries to key players so in a way it's a good game for him to play in. The opposition will really test him out and give us some idea of what he is capable of doing in the midfield. Let's see what he can do.

Lachie Sullivan.

It’s actually a big week for the VFL boys because without a few more experienced players, they have to step-up. This is fighting for your career stuff.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Lachie Sullivan.

It’s actually a big week for the VFL boys because without a few more experienced players, they have to step-up. This is fighting for your career stuff.

Sullivan did not get a single coaches' vote. Macrae was judged best afield. It would be a slap in his face for Sullivan to be picked ahead of him

 

[memoryofmchale]

Sullivan did not get a single coaches' vote. Macrae was judged best afield. It would be a slap in his face for Sullivan to be picked ahead of him

Well Sullivan’s debut has been announced

 

[stormskye]

Sullivan did not get a single coaches' vote. Macrae was judged best afield. It would be a slap in his face for Sullivan to be picked ahead of him

Callum brown is pulling the same numbers as fin in the VFL.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Callum brown is pulling the same numbers as fin in the VFL.

Before you everyone here piles on Cal Brown, off HB he’s actually looked like a pretty good player.

 

[stormskye]

Before you everyone here piles on Cal Brown, off HB he’s actually looked like a pretty good player.

I’m not piling on him. I’m simply stating that being dominant at VFL lvl doesn’t equate to be an afl player.

Callum brown off HB kicking in the AFL would be an oppo teams dream

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Well Sullivan’s debut has been announced

Yep, and as I said, his selection and not Fin's would be an insult to Fin. There is always a chance that both could still play - don't discount that while you are so busy gloating over your sagacity. I don't care as I am no Fin fan, but if I was him and Sullivan gets a guernsey while Fin doesn't, I would be clearing out my locker, giving everyone the middle finger, and heading home, never to return.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Callum brown is pulling the same numbers as fin in the VFL.

I don't believe Macrae is AFL standard but he is the form VFL player. He is also as yet not definitely left out of the side, so wait for a while before counting your chickens. Could not care less if both or just one of them is selected - I still select Carlton to win comfortably.

 

[memoryofmchale]

Yep, and as I said, his selection and not Fin's would be an insult to Fin. There is always a chance that both could still play - don't discount that while you are so busy gloating over your sagacity. I don't care as I am no Fin fan, but if I was him and Sullivan gets a guernsey while Fin doesn't, I would be clearing out my locker, giving everyone the middle finger, and heading home, never to return.

Probably not the way to get selected again by sooking. Ryley threw the toys out of the cot and found out the hard way.

 

[barrackers]

Sullivan reminded me a bit of Blair. Glad to read he’s got an AFL debut.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Probably not the way to get selected again by sooking. Ryley threw the toys out of the cot and found out the hard way.

Who is Ryley?

 

[manicpie]

Yep, and as I said, his selection and not Fin's would be an insult to Fin. There is always a chance that both could still play - don't discount that while you are so busy gloating over your sagacity. I don't care as I am no Fin fan, but if I was him and Sullivan gets a guernsey while Fin doesn't, I would be clearing out my locker, giving everyone the middle finger, and heading home, never to return.

You can't do that mate, he would never get picked up by anyone else. He would forever be known as the town sook. There could be something in Fins private life that the club doesn't like, who really knows.; My personal opinion is that we have the new Paddy Dow and he might live out his days on the cusp

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

You can't do that mate, he would never get picked up by anyone else. He would forever be known as the town sook. There could be something in Fins private life that the club doesn't like, who really knows.; My personal opinion is that we have the new Paddy Dow and he might live out his days on the cusp

Who's Paddy Dow? All these 'sook' names being bandied about and I don't know any of them. Do you have some info you'd like to share about Fin's private life? A bit of dirt on an overlooked player would be most welcome at this stage of proceedings.

 

[manicpie]

Who's Paddy Dow? All these 'sook' names being bandied about and I don't know any of them. Do you have some info you'd like to share about Fin's private life? A bit of dirt on an overlooked player would be most welcome at this stage of proceedings.

See, that's how bad paddy dow is. Paddy was on Carltons list for about 5 years and was averaging 140 disposals a game in the VFL but they just refused to play him. He's now at the saints and still can't get a game. I have nothing on Fin

 

[sr36]

Who is Ryley?

Someone from Kinder. He owned a smock and was in a cot and threw toys but didn't get selected to play AFL

 

[memoryofmchale]

Who is Ryley?

Sanders.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Sanders.

Colonel?

 

[memoryofmchale]

Colonel?

Ryley Sanders does have the nickname of Colonel.

 

[Kappa]

I get the feeling the lack of selection integrity and lack of senior opportunity outside the chosen ones might be affecting our VFL performances
Where is the incentive when you know you won’t get a chance anyway , or sub at best

The incentive is literally they are playing for their careers

 

[Kappa]

Can anyone say how De Mattia okay and how much of the game did he play?

He struggled to get involved in the game, had little impact.

 

[memoryofmchale]

He struggled to get involved in the game, had little impact.

It was his first game back in months with a new team, an underperforming side and his debut match at VFL level.

 

[Kappa]

It was his first game back in months with a new team, an underperforming side and his debut match at VFL level.

Yeah, and he struggled. Hopefully he steps up next match

 

[Jen2310]

I think he'll be better for the run. Looking forward to how he goes this week. Hopefully gets involved more.

 

[Harry O]

He looks a shadow of himself.

So do three quarters of the list. You retiring Crisp before the MSD? You should stick to pretending you have inside sources