2021 VFL discussion thread

[ugg]

They gave Gould and Amartey a bit of a wrap so it could be a sign for this week. I think we need Stephens in the side for his outside run.

Not sure if Amartey got a wrap, I mean everyone got sort of a platitudinous note but I read Amartey’s feedback rather critically. And I note his direct opponent was named as BOG for the Suns.

[Aprilbr]

The cult following for Gould is more to do with him being a throwback in the footballer mould - similar to Lachie Jones at Port.
If reserves form was ever a driver for hype, Matthew Davis would have been the most hyped Swan of the 2000s.

Now there is a name from yester year! Matthew Davis. Lost in history. I believe he returned to South Australia when he did not make it in the AFL and became a solid SAFL player.

[liz]

Does anyone know when tomorrow’s VFL game starts?

[COB]

Hi Liz. 2.35 at Tramway

[aardvark]

Does anyone know when tomorrow’s VFL game starts?

2.30pm freebie on Kayo

Sydney v Geelong | Event | Kayo Sports


According to someone on BF Campbell and McDonald named in VFL team.

[AB Swannie]

Round 3 selected VFL team can be found here:

VFL Selected Teams - GameDay

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Changes for @swansreserves v @GeelongVFL Round 4

In: Nick Blakey, Kaiden Brand, Braeden Campbell, Robbie Fox
Out: Nick Brewer, Colin O'Riordan, Dylan Stephens, Sam Thorne

Emg: Collis, Geddes, Thorne, van Huisstede

— Swans Reserves (@swansreserves) April 30, 2021

[liz]

There don’t feel like there are enough “outs” there. Three “ins” who played seniors last week. Two outs. But we know that Reid and Hewett are also out from the senior team, and, unless I’ve forgotten someone, the only probable senior “in” who didn’t play VFL last week is McCartin.

Good to see Fox back.

[ugg]

There don’t feel like there are enough “outs” there. Three “ins” who played seniors last week. Two outs. But we know that Reid and Hewett are also out from the senior team, and, unless I’ve forgotten someone, the only probable senior “in” who didn’t play VFL last week is McCartin.

Good to see Fox back.

I think it's pointing to an unexpected return for Hickey or Franklin to replace Reid. Suspect it's Buddy as Hickey back with Sinclair and McLean still in the team leads to one rather tall and relatively immobile forward line.

In: Franklin McCartin O'Riordan Stephens
Out: Blakey Brand Hewett Reid

Campbell was last week's sub so he's not really an out (don't like how the AFL site lists last week's subs as outs if they are not in the XXII this week)

But also based on the first 2 VFL rounds, the sub also doesn't play VFL, so I still think we are missing one player?

[Nico]

Thorne is stiff to be omitted. He kicked 3 goals on the trot in the last quarter.

[stevoswan]

Thorne is stiff to be omitted. He kicked 3 goals on the trot in the last quarter.

I saw that too and was like "WTF?!" Does seem strange.

[ugg]

I suspect Thorne will be a late in replacing one of Blakey Clarke Bell Brand who will be the med sub. My guess is Bell.

[longmile]

Bring Fox back into the AFL team!

[Aprilbr]

I'm watching the game on Kayo. Prominent Swans in the first quarter have been Fox, Campbell and Blakey. Armetey our best up forward. McCartin, Gould and McDonald quiet so far.

[mcs]

Enjoyable 1st quarter so far. Decent pressure and some nice tackles laid at points too, but not doing too well in midfield thus far.

Great to see Robbie Fox back out there too, and a nice grab in there too. Sheather has had a couple of promising moments too. Campbell looking good as well, enjoying the little bit less frantic pace at this level.