VFL Games 2026

[UUaswan]

Looks like Phillipou knows how to get into space

Throw him in for Lloyd

[BRS328]

Looks like Phillipou knows how to get into space

Throw him in for Lloyd

Good suggestion, but he is simply not ready yet. He virtually missed all of last year with injury, and unfortunately again in preseason. He needs time to build confidence and consistency. There is no doubt that he has talent.
The same applies to Kyle and the rest of the new academy players this year.
A good example is Edward’s, who at 22 now looks ready. This was not the case last year.

[UUaswan]

Good suggestion, but he is simply not ready yet. He virtually missed all of last year with injury, and unfortunately again in preseason. He needs time to build confidence and consistency. There is no doubt that he has talent.
The same applies to Kyle and the rest of the new academy players this year.
A good example is Edward’s, who at 22 now looks ready. This was not the case last year.

Maybe he isnt ready

Brissy just won a flag with 8 players under 22
Seems to work ok for them

[Dow]

Good suggestion, but he is simply not ready yet. He virtually missed all of last year with injury, and unfortunately again in preseason. He needs time to build confidence and consistency. There is no doubt that he has talent.
The same applies to Kyle and the rest of the new academy players this year.
A good example is Edward’s, who at 22 now looks ready. This was not the case last year.

lloyd is playing a role right now and i agree if you watch the reserves all th newbies will need time, as for Edwards would of given a shot earlier but not for his horrific injury.

[KSAS]

Any update on why Ned Bowman has missed the last 2 VFL games despiite not being on the injury list? Interesting if he'll be selected this week and if not, whether club will provide update as otherwise speculations will begin to percolate.

[dejavoodoo44]

Coaches votes for the game:

10 Peter Ladhams (SYD)
8 Caiden Cleary (SYD)
5 Joel Hamling (SYD)
5 Hayden McLean (SYD)
1 Cooper Craig-Peters (FOOT)
1 Jevan Phillipou (SYD)