VFL Games 2026

[Ocker]

I thought that Bowman was being tried as a small defender in the 2nds. I haven't seen enough of the 2nds to form an opinion on him, but if he is ever to be tried before delisting, now is the time.

[BRS328]

I thought that Bowman was being tried as a small defender in the 2nds. I haven't seen enough of the 2nds to form an opinion on him, but if he is ever to be tried before delisting, now is the time.

He has had an injury interrupted season but is starting to play well in the VFL team I know he is rated by the coaches so highly unlikely he will be delisted at season end.
A big risk bringing in first gamers at this time of the season however some times you have no choice

[wolftone57]

That was a hard fought win over what was a much more experienced side, with good signs from virtually all of our AFL-listed players. I feel one key move was putting Dattoli into the center - we lost clearances by 17 in the first half but only by -4 in the second half with Cleary, Shipley and Dattoli allowing us to break even.
3 votes - Cootee. Outstanding performance given the conditions, working hard in both directions and clean with his disposals.
2 - Dattoli. Dangerous forward in the first half applying pressure and taking his chances, then excellent in close in the second half, winning the most clearances on the ground.
1 - Kyle. Clean and composed coming out of defence and worked hard positioned beatifully to intercept.

Snell had another good game in defence, and Green solo rucked and improved as the game went on, though he should have converted at least one of his shots.
Henry Meaney in his first game in the VFL looked like he belonged, I was more impressed by this game than others at U18 level where he has been more productive.

I think Datoli and Cootee should both play AFL next week, alternating between forward and midfield. We need help in the mids as wed end up losing the mids battle. Maybe it is Benny Matthews, needs to look at our stoppage positioning. It has been a problem all the way through and has not improved under Cox.