2nds Werribee 2017 (No finals. Matt Hanson wins BnF. Thanks for the memories 'Bees)

[The Dingrel]

John

McKay did say in his recent interview that they were using him in the back line as part of his development as a forward. Whether or not he develops in to a capable forward remains to be seen though...

Longmire played in the backline for a couple of seasons under kanga. Petrie did as well. Certainly looks composed there at vfl level. Play him at full back on debut, swing Tarrant forward. Nothing to lose!

 

[The Dingrel]

Could be a very interesting national draft. Do we go for a forward option in Jarrod Brander or do we still go for the mid?

Only if brander has flexibility to play in defence too

 

[giantroo]

Only if brander has flexibility to play in defence too

He can. Can play fwd, mid, ruck or in defence as well.

 

[Benno_900]

A mid is a far safer option.

We're not in a position to gamble on the next Carey.

 

[grimlock]

 

[hellas_johnny]

Any word on how junker went?

 

[Benno_900]

I think Fordham deserves a debut now.

 

[giantroo]

State league affiliate: Werribee (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v Northern Blues - Saturday, August 19, 1pm, Preston City Oval

Forgotten speedster Jed Anderson (24 disposals) and yet-to-debut rookie Will Fordham (26 disposals) led the charge for the Kangaroos-listed players in the 29-point loss.

Small forward Lindsay Thomas, usual defender Lachlan Hansen and second-year tall Ben McKay each kicked a goal.

Meanwhile, rookie Oscar Junker made his return from a broken tibia via the development league.

The No.28 selection in last year's NAB AFL Rookie Draft suffered the injury in a pre-season practice match against Werribee in early February.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

State league affiliate: Werribee (VFL)
This weekend: Werribee v Northern Blues - Saturday, August 19, 1pm, Preston City Oval

Forgotten speedster Jed Anderson (24 disposals) and yet-to-debut rookie Will Fordham (26 disposals) led the charge for the Kangaroos-listed players in the 29-point loss.

Small forward Lindsay Thomas, usual defender Lachlan Hansen and second-year tall Ben McKay each kicked a goal.

Meanwhile, rookie Oscar Junker made his return from a broken tibia via the development league.

The No.28 selection in last year's NAB AFL Rookie Draft suffered the injury in a pre-season practice match against Werribee in early February.

What an almost pointless write up by them.

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

What an almost pointless write up by them.

Yeh but they gotta get paid for something....

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

Lindsay Thomas (17 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 goal)
Lachlan Hansen (11 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal)
Ben McKay (16 disposals, 6 marks, 1 goal)
Jed Anderson (26 disposals)
Will Fordham (29 disposals)
Matt Taylor (16 disposals, 5 marks)

Story of the Game
With a finals berth hanging in the balance, Werribee took on the Northern Blues at Preston City Oval on Saturday afternoon. A win for the Tigers would put them into the top eight heading into the final round, with a loss leaving the September campaigners to be decided in the last week of the season.

The Blues had a perfect start to, kicking two goals in quick succession, before goals to Matt Hanson and Lindsay Thomas brought Werribee back into it.

Werribee had control of much of the play in the first term, but inaccuracy in front of goals was costly. The Tigers booted eight behinds as the teams went in level at quarter-time.

Both teams had their chances in the second quarter, with neither able to pull away before the main break. Ben McKay kicked one of Werribee’s two goals in the second, making the most of a free kick and 50 metre penalty. The Blues took a three-point lead into half-time.

The second half began much the same as the first, with Werribee peppering the goals with no reward. Six behinds and one goal for the quarter gifted the Northern Blues a 15-point lead heading into the final term.

The last quarter was a frantic one from both sides. Five goals to the Tigers, including one to Hansen, gave them a chance to snatch victory, but that was extinguished by seven majors to the Blues.

In the end, Werribee fell short once again, leaving it on equal points with the Northern Blues and Collingwood, all vying for a spot in the finals.

"It was a pretty tough day. The ground was pretty treacherous with the conditions; it had the cricket wicket in the middle which was pretty muddy," Senior Development Coach Gavin Brown explained.

"It made things pretty difficult for the boys, particular our forwards. Lachie Hansen had a number of shots at goal, but couldn't quite convert, and the same with Lindsay Thomas."

Best of the VFL
Matt Hanson was once again best on ground for Werribee, racking up 30 disposals, 8 tackles and 5 inside 50s.

Talking Points
Fordham steps up
Rookie Will Fordham enjoyed another strong game through the midfield, continuing a solid run of form.

He racked up 29 disposals for the day.

"Will had a really good game. He had really good numbers, but it was more about the way he performed," Brown said.

"He really drove his legs, used his speed and his run and kicked the ball well.

"The other thing he did well was compete. In tight he was able to extract the ball, drive his legs and get out of tackles.

"It was really pleasing. It was possibly one of his best games, if not the best game of the year for him I would have thought."

Anderson mounts a case
Jed Anderson put his hand up for a senior recall with 26 disposals through the midfield and in attack.

"He used the ball pretty well, he drove his legs and delivered the ball inside 50 on numerous occasions with pretty good effect," Brown said.

McKay good again
Ben McKay again performed strongly in defence.

"Every week he's gotten better and better, just getting used to the role," Brown said.

"He played on Kristian Jaksch for most of the game and dominated him in the first half. The second half he (Jaksch) found a little bit more of the ball, but by and large Ben had the better of him.

"Some of his body work was quite good. His skill execution was good under pressure by hand and foot."

Thomas does it again
Lindsay Thomas has kicked some brilliant goals in recent weeks, and add another moment for the highlight reel from a deep in the forward pocket.



Thomas finished the game with 17 disposals and 5 tackles.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I think its a shame that Fordham hasn't been given a chance in the senior side. Think he is the sort of player that would have developed quicker with better players around him.

 

[Go_Roos!]

EFFECTIVE disposals v Northern Blues. kicks handballs total efficiency. Fordham 10 11 21 72%, Anderson 3 13 16 62%, Taylor 6 7 13 81%, McKay 4 8 12 75%, Thomas 4 3 7 41%, Hansen 1 5 6 55%. Champion Data.

 

[Mixed Results]

Nick Dal Santo was on SEN this afternoon saying that while he was at the Saints, they gave a young player who was about to be delisted a game in the final round of the season against Brisbane and he played himself into another contract.

I really hope we give Fordham the same opportunity. What do we have to lose?

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

2017 PETER JACKSON VFL
CASEY DEMONS VS WERRIBEE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
7PM AT CASEY FIELDS, CRANBOURNE EAST
B 37. Will Fordham 9. Kurt Aylett 58. Louis Pinnuck
HB 12. Ryley Barrack 57. Harry Boyd 48. Nick Meredith
C 10. Joe Maishman 11. Matthew Hanson 6. Jake Sharp
HF 36. Josh Williams 32. Josh Corbett 44. Cameron Zurhaar
F 7. Dane McFarlane 40. Nick Larkey 2. Matthew Munro
R 18. Jade Cleeland 8. Harrison King 4. Tom Gribble
Int 63. Tom Ellard 65. Spiros Amarantidis 29. Dom Brew
1. Brydon Hodgson 16. Brad Xavier 46. Matthew Taylor
66. Charlie Bance 15. Billy Iles
23P 94. Tristan Xerri


2017 AFL VICTORIA DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
CASEY DEMONS VS WERRIBEE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
4PM AT CASEY FIELDS, CRANBOURNE EAST
B 46. Matthew Taylor 28. Matthew Brett 69. Matthew Belbasis
HB 80. Jake Edwards 66. Charlie Bance 55. Daniel Foley
C 1. Brydon Hodgson 29. Dom Brew 65. Spiros Amarantidis
HF 15. Billy Iles 16. Brad Xavier 63. Tom Ellard
F 25. Aiden Adams 24. Jack Williams 45. Oscar Junker
R 30. Kyle Galloway 59. Brandon Houlihan 79. Luke McLeod
Int 86. Mitchell Hodgetts 85. Jackson Menadue #. Brad Carlton
70. Billy Crofts 72. Darby Schilder 84. Tito Nyawela
#. Patrick Fairhead #. Addison Milner

 

[DaveyBoy123]

HALF TIME

Casey Demons: 7 - 6 - 48
Werribee: 4 - 3 - 27

Fordham, the only kangas goalkicker thus far.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Final score, goal kickers and best players?

 

[Groucho]

Casey Demons 3.4-22 7.6-48 9.10-64 11.15-81
Werribee 2.2-14 4.3-27 9.7-61 9.12-66


Casey Demons
Goal Kickers: B. Fritsch 3, A. Scott 2, C. Maynard 2, J. Kennedy-Harris, T. Bugg, M. King, D. Gordon
Best Players: J. Trengove, J. Wagner, C. Maynard, D. Keilty, A. Scott, B. Fritsch
Werribee
Goal Kickers: J. Corbett 2, M. Munro 2, J. Sharp, W. Fordham, T. Xerri, J. Cleeland, B. Hodgson
Best Players: M. Hanson, T. Gribble, R. Barrack, B. Iles, J. Corbett, W. Fordham

Not a bad comeback in the third but fell short.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Thanks Grouch. Matt Hanson winning the Werribee BnF would be the safest bet of the year.

 

[deano28]

Casey Demons 3.4-22 7.6-48 9.10-64 11.15-81
Werribee 2.2-14 4.3-27 9.7-61 9.12-66


Casey Demons
Goal Kickers: B. Fritsch 3, A. Scott 2, C. Maynard 2, J. Kennedy-Harris, T. Bugg, M. King, D. Gordon
Best Players: J. Trengove, J. Wagner, C. Maynard, D. Keilty, A. Scott, B. Fritsch
Werribee
Goal Kickers: J. Corbett 2, M. Munro 2, J. Sharp, W. Fordham, T. Xerri, J. Cleeland, B. Hodgson
Best Players: M. Hanson, T. Gribble, R. Barrack, B. Iles, J. Corbett, W. Fordham

Not a bad comeback in the third but fell short.

Yeah , not bad considering Werribee only had 2 AFL listed players out there & both of them Rookies .

 

[Sheezel2Wardlaw]

Yeah , not bad considering Werribee only had 2 AFL listed players out there & both of them Rookies .

Fairly sure Zurhaar played. Wonder why he was dropped.

 

[boneofshin]

So that would officially be the end of our Werribee alignment then?

 

[ansonholt]

So that would officially be the end of our Werribee alignment then?

Yes. Thanks Werribee and best of luck next year.