VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

[Professer E]

I assume that Samo was rested and didn't turn out for Northern?

[Baggers]

I assume that Samo was rested and didn't turn out for Northern?

Yep, Samo didn't play today. The other two reserves, Graham and Smedts, both played today.

[Baggers]

Hopefully we've also parted company with the bloke who paid pick 7 for him.

Pretty sure we have!

[mateinone]

There are huge wraps on Byrne and I haven't seen a great deal of him. I am interested in how much of it is hype (next big Irishman) and how many that have seen a lot of him think he will not only be a good solid footballer, but in the words of Simmo and Gerard Healy, a star.

[Baggers]

There are huge wraps on Byrne and I haven't seen a great deal of him. I am interested in how much of it is hype (next big Irishman) and how many that have seen a lot of him think he will not only be a good solid footballer, but in the words of Simmo and Gerard Healy, a star.

The best summary of Casey might be from the lips of BB, who commented after one of his games last year just before going down with a knee, that, "Looks like we've found a player..." or words to that effect. Ultimately, MIO, time will tell but he does display very good awareness, pace, decision making ability and disposal. Even though it was his first game in a year, he clearly looked a class above the rest at Preston today.

[LoveNavy]

Thankyou to those who posted game reports.

Fantastic news for Byrne getting through managed time. His return to AFL will make selecting defenders interesting. Shame about Rowe, but who knows, maybe we'll see Jones do well down back.

Sounds like they took the foot off and nearly got caught out. Not good. Hopefully gave enough of a fright to teach the lesson.

Pleased Smedts, Gussy, and Pickett went OK. Hope Pickett can develop his defensive craft and be the quick small goal sneak we need.

[RiverRat]

Mrs Baggers and I moved around the ground a bit so we could get a good look at Casey B and a few other blokes... also she insisted on watching in the sunshine rather than the grandstand! Went looking for RR at half time but couldn't find you 

Give Mrs Baggers my regards - she showed good judgement.

I was in my usual place for the first half then went to find some sunshine at half time and stayed in the sun thereafter.

How were the pies today - or were you on a short leash? C:-)

[RiverRat]

The best summary of Casey might be from the lips of BB, who commented after one of his games last year just before going down with a knee, that, "Looks like we've found a player..." or words to that effect. Ultimately, MIO, time will tell but he does display very good awareness, pace, decision making ability and disposal. Even though it was his first game in a year, he clearly looked a class above the rest at Preston today.

Yep

[RiverRat]

Hope Pickett can develop his defensive craft and be the quick small goal sneak we need.

Chased and tackled like a madman today - now he needs to show a bit of poise to avoid giving away so many free kicks.

[sandsmere]

Thanks for the reports B and RR.

Seems like there is some good things happening at the NB,s.