VFL Practice Match NBs vs Richmond

[Amers]

Thanks for the match report Baggers. Much appreciated.

Ditto.

[Juddkreuzer]

Thanks for the match report Baggers. Much appreciated.

Sounds like some good kids in the magoos.

Ditts Baggers. A good night all round.

[tonyo]

Forgot to mention Cuningham... impressed with his poise and disposal. Was very instrumental.

Thanks for the report - it's really nice to know there may be some serious competition for spots in both the 1's and 2's this year.

I thought Byrne looked great before he got hurt last year - has a touch of Tadgh Kennelly about him.  Bring it on!

[BlueAvenger]

There were the teams. 14 AFL listed players for the Tigers? I'm not really familiar with their list.

16 by my count 

[Raydan]

How did Sumner and Glass-McCasker go? These are two who can really help us going forward IMO.

While it's only a VFL practise match, I'm sure the Tigers senior players would be giving their all in hopes for a recall, so a win now is great news especially by that much.

V-Rainbow had better step up this season if he wishes to get another contract and where was Foster?

Seeing it's Gold Coast in two games do we leave Gorringe in the VFL against Sydney and make him a bit hungrier to play GC in round 3?

[shadesy]

Sumner only played half a game, subbed at half time. Obviously first hit out and being managed.

[townsendcalling]

Saw the second half and the thing that stood out to me was the ferocity of the tackling. It seemed relentless. Therefore it was no surprise to see the main team continue it an hour later.

Jesse Hyphen will be good. He's just a raw colt running around but but he knows where to place himself, has a fair boot on him and just needs a season or two in the gym.

Cunningham looked good, moves well and seems to have footy smarts.  KJ took a couple of imposing marks and showed that he can if he wants to.

Silvagni?  He's a 200 game player in the making. There is absolutely no rush with him. Let him develop physically and introduce him to the main team when he can actually impose himself on a game.  Although he didn't play Charlie C is a mile ahead of Silvagni in terms of body size and on field presence.  I'd be looking at him well before SOS.  Jack Watts was going to be the membership selling savior at Melbourne and he was never given a chance to really transition. SOS is special, and will be integral in 2018 when we are really making an impact. 

[Mondy]

I agree that they should keep SOSOS back and let him develop.  But I'd also be surprised if they didn't give him a game or two toward the end of the season.

[Baggers]

Saw the second half and the thing that stood out to me was the ferocity of the tackling. It seemed relentless. Therefore it was no surprise to see the main team continue it an hour later.

Jesse Hyphen will be good. He's just a raw colt running around but but he knows where to place himself, has a fair boot on him and just needs a season or two in the gym.

Cunningham looked good, moves well and seems to have footy smarts.  KJ took a couple of imposing marks and showed that he can if he wants to.

Silvagni?  He's a 200 game player in the making. There is absolutely no rush with him. Let him develop physically and introduce him to the main team when he can actually impose himself on a game.  Although he didn't play Charlie C is a mile ahead of Silvagni in terms of body size and on field presence.  I'd be looking at him well before SOS.  Jack Watts was going to be the membership selling savior at Melbourne and he was never given a chance to really transition. SOS is special, and will be integral in 2018 when we are really making an impact.

Good call re SOS. So much class so let's not kill him with hitting big bodies too soon.

Totally agree re the hyphen. A raw talent. Will be watching with serious interest how he develops.

I was on the same train as Charlie C and walked to the Punt Road Oval in the same mob as he did. Really good height. But I was a little surprised at how thin he was... bring on the gym.

I know the club's website talked up Jones' efforts early but really the delivery was first class and when the Tiggers mounted a mini comeback (so the heat was on), Jones vanished. He also seemed lost a number of times and some of his efforts at marking if the aggott wasn't delivered lace out were half hearted. A couple of his efforts in the second qtr were just lame. To his credit, his defensive game has definitely improved and he really is trying.

Good to see Big Harry at the game encouraging team mates. Needs some kilos!

Someone I forgot to mention before, and deserves a mention, was the game of Dick. He combined really well on a number of occasions with Byrne to set up some really effective rebounds. Just wish he could gain a yard or two in pace.

Initial impressions of the new coach are really good - communicates well and explains well. Huge improvement on the other cat... but it is early days and he does seem to have a better group to work with.

Will be doing my best to get to Preston City Oval for next Saturday's game. Be able to stay for the whole game rather than having to leave early for the 'G.'

[townsendcalling]

Initial impressions of the new coach are really good - communicates well and explains well.

(Doesn't mind dropping the F Bomb in the huddle with the players!!!)

Seemed to have a great approach with them. I think you'll find that there will be significant interest in the NB's this year as there are 4-5 genuine potential A and B graders there who will be worth monitoring.