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)

[dejavoodoo44]

The team for the match against the Casey Demons, which takes place at Tramway at 12.15pm tomorrow. Bowman is back.

B: Snell (41), J. Hamling (29), K. Gibbs (70)
HB: N. Bowman (23), H. Cunningham (7), H. Kyle (32)
C: N. Chamberlain (42), C. Cleary (33), L. Giacometti (51)
HF: J. Phillipou (18), T. Hanily (40), C. Peters (53)
F: T. Ryan (64), M. Mellis (50), H. McLean (2)
R: P. Ladhams (19), C. Warner (37), J. Dattoli (9)
INT: J. Longmire (56), J. Harrison (65), H. Cameron (69), N. Shipley (52), M. Geddes (61)
23rd Player: H. Cameron (69)
EMG: N. Andreacchio (67), J. Callegari (59), J. Tidemann (57)

IN: N. Bowman, H. Cameron, H. Cunningham
OUT: L. Melican (AFL), T. Forrest (unavailable), J. Callegari

[KSAS]

Good to see Bowman finally get a run and hope he regains his pre-season form before too long.

Dattoli playing midfield is a good sign his match fitness is improving.

[Thunder Shaker]

Given the suggestion on the Melbourne match thread that Grundy could be replaced by Ladhams, I expect some late changes to the VFL team.

Who are the current emergencies for the Melbourne match? I think it's Ladhams, McLean, Cunningham? If so, not all of them will be playing today. I expect Ladhams may come out of the VFL team.

[UUaswan]

I'd be very disappointed if Ladhams gets selected and doesn't hit the ground running against Gawn and Co after playing Seniors only 8 short months ago

[dejavoodoo44]

Looks like there's more streaming options than usual for this game: AFL site, Kayo and YouTube.

[Dow]

Looks like there's more streaming options than usual for this game: AFL site, Kayo and YouTube.

Yes I was surprised Kayo is a nice Chane up

[dejavoodoo44]

Yes I was surprised Kayo is a nice Chane up

Though it does like the YouTube link is only for Fox subscribers.

[dejavoodoo44]

Enjoyable start. It's nice to see the AFL, VFL and Academy teams all committed to playing fast, attacking football.

Mellis is a handy VFL list find.

[dejavoodoo44]

McLeanadinho!