VFL Rd 15: Northern Blues vs Geelong at Ikon Park

[crashlander]

This game is set for 1300 at Ikon Park on Saturday 29th July. Considering that we have now lost 6 in a row and still have the same old issues, I am not looking forward to this game.
We should have a better list available for this game, with the potential return of White, Marchbank and Byrne, but we are missing a lot of confidence and the midfield required to get a win.

Last weekend was ambarrassing, no too ways about it. It will take a lot of effort and more spirit than we've shown recently, but it is not Mission Impossible. Geelong are not impressive. However, they have not lost 6 in a row and thrown their finals' opportunities out the window.

[crashlander]

NORTHERN BLUES v. GEELONG
Round 15 – 29/07/2017
01:00PM    IKON Park

Northern Blues
B: 47. C. Sheehan, 34. J. Glass-McCasker, 25. K. Keppel
HB: 70. H. Macreadie, 13. C. O’Shea, 49. D. Armfield
C: 8. L. Russell, 5. B. Smedts, 62. B. Boekhorst
HF: 24. R. Palmer, 50. D. Gorringe, 76. K. LeBois
F: 55. L. Sumner, 48. K. Jaksch, 10. J. Pickett
R: 80. M. Korcheck, 32. N. Graham, 1. T. Wilson
Int: 4. S. Russell, 11. T. Jones, 6. G. Strachan, 3. K. Declase, 67. E. Penrith, 56. A. Gallucci, 12. Z. Ballard, 20. D. Stevens
23P: 45. M. Blakey

In: T. Wilson, M. Blakey, Z. Ballard, N. Graham, B. Boekhorst, H. Macreadie
Out: F. Pearce, M. Stavrou

Geelong
B: 75. C. Mitchell, 66. J. Edwards, 57. J. Guthrie
HB: 39. Z. Guthrie, 20. R. Gardner, 56. B. Reid
C: 37. S. Simpson, 74. J. Gow, 50. D. Capiron
HF: 30. T. House, 1. R. Stanley, 15. M. Hayball
F: 17. E. Ratugolea, 23. A. Black, 38. J. Henry
R: 45. R. Abbott, 58. B. Moloney, 51. J. Tsitas
Int: 41. J. Jones, 71. L. Spiteri, 62. C. Floyd, 53. J. Thompson, 63. S. Dobson, 59. L. Webb, 72. T. McMullan, 65. S. McLachlan
23P: 60. J. Blood

In: C. Floyd, R. Stanley, L. Spiteri, E. Ratugolea, J. Blood, Z. Guthrie, T. McMullan
Out: J. Thurlow, H. Kol, J. Berry

I must admit that this side looks a little stronger. We DO have a mid or 2 who can get the ball this week. The ruck is still a question mark. Hopefully we can show a little more spirit.

[crashlander]

No Development League game this week.

[blue4life]

A midfield of Graham, Boekhorst, Palmer, Smedts and Wilson is probably as good as most in the VFL although it's fairly one dimensional, Armfield can spend some time on the ball as well.
We should go a bit better this week.
We need to see much more from Pickett and Sumner at this level if they have senior aspirations, I've given up on Jaksch.

[LP]

I must admit that this side looks a little stronger. We DO have a mid or 2 who can get the ball this week. The ruck is still a question mark. Hopefully we can show a little more spirit.

If you are relying on a forward line built around Jaksch to score I am afraid you will be sorely disappointed. Look at the other five named there, Gorringe, Palmer and three very very small players!

[pinot]

GOALS: Jaksch 2, Gallucci, Stevens, Wilson.

DISPOSALS: Graham 15, Wilson 15, O'Shea 12, Sheehan 9, Palmer 9, Armfield 9.

[crashlander]

What a difference that a few mid fielders make! Note: Graham and Wilson with 15 possessions each.

Jaksch has 2 goals. Let's see if he can make a case for a senior game before it is too late.

[crashlander]

Not a lot of scoring in the 3rd term. Graham collided with a Geelong guy, which took up some time. Goals to Armfield and Smedts.

[crashlander]

A goal to Black, brings the score back.

[crashlander]

3/4 time and the Blues are front!
Northern Blues 7 - 4 - 46
Geelong 6 - 6 - 42

GOALS: Jaksch 2, Armfield, Gallucci, Smedts, Stevens, Wilson

DISPOSALS: Graham 27, Russell 19, Wilson 19, O'Shea 18, Palmer 18, Armfield 13
Another big quarter from Graham.