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Re: VFL Round 1 - Footscray vs Sydney 2022
Some highlights thanks to AL
Some highlights thanks to AL
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Re: VFL Round 1 - Footscray vs Sydney 2022
Not a lot to get excited by from those highlights. However, what a superstar Al is for putting that together. Kudos.Comment
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Re: VFL Round 1 - Footscray vs Sydney 2022
VFL player summary: Round 1
Development manager Jamie Maddocks reviews the 13 AFL-listed players who took to the field in Footscray’s season-opener against Sydney on Friday afternoon.
Mitch Wallis
26 disposals, three marks, nine clearances, eight inside-50s
“Mitch was really strong around the contest, playing a mixture of midfield and a little bit of forward time. His ability to get us from inside to outside the contest was really strong, and his leadership throughout the game really shone through.”
Stefan Martin
14 disposals, two marks, 24 hit-outs, five clearances
“Stef competed really well at stoppages, both at centre bounce and around the ground, and gave us first-use at times. We really liked the way that he tried to join in on offense and get ahead of the ball to try and take some marks. It was a strong outing from Stef.”
Josh Schache
11 disposals, five marks, three tackles, two goals
“Josh played both forward and in defence – as it turned out it was quite a hard night to defend Sydney’s key forwards, but he battled and did his best. As a forward, he was able to get on the end of a few for us. It was a good weekend of education for ‘Shack’ as a defender.”
Rhylee West
24 disposals, six marks, four tackles, eight clearances
“Rhylee was his usual self around stoppages and contests – crashing into packs, knocking some bodies over and happy to play messy at times. He continues to be a consistent performer.”
Louis Butler
19 disposals, four marks, one goal
“Louis played a strong game on the wing. His ability to get up and down the ground, and to compete at ground level and stoppage was very good. He also hit the scoreboard as a winger which is important – we like the way he is trending.”
Tim O’Brien
11 disposals, three marks
“Tim had limited game-time in his first official match for Footscray, but played mostly as a defender and had a little cameo as a forward late in the game. He did some good things, and showed some good leadership and football IQ out there. We look forward to him building his capacity so he can go and play at the higher level.”
Buku Khamis
Five disposals, two marks, eight spoils
“Buku played a full game as a key defender. His ability to keep the Swans out of their forward-50 at times was really important, as was his ability in the air to bring the ball to ground and involve our smaller players. To stay on the ground for the whole duration of the game shows what a great team player he is.”
Robbie McComb
36 disposals, 10 marks, nine clearances, seven inside-50s one goal
“Robbie was probably our best on the night. He was really strong as a midfielder around every contest, and his ability to spread both offensively and defensively to help his teammates was really impressive. To find the scoreboard and have that many disposals while being very productive, was a very good performance.”
Arthur Jones
11 disposals, four marks
“Arthur played most of his time on the wing, and really showed his capacity to win or halve the contest at ground level – it’s been great to see Arty’s growth from week to week. His ability to get out the back will be used on more occasions going forward, but we like the way he is learning about our style and implementing it into his game every week.”
Luke Cleary
15 disposals, three marks
“Luke slotted into our back seven really nicely. His ability to see the game in front of him and read all the cues to help intercept, but also defend and get the ball into our half was a highlight. The way he found his teammates in traffic was very impressive too.”
Riley Garcia
24 disposals, eight tackles
“Riley played a full game this week after coming back from injury. His ability to follow the ball and then get ahead of it to pressure the opposition was very important. While his capacity is still increasing, we’re starting to see some of his gifts come out.”
Cody Raak
22 disposals, 11 marks, four intercepts
“Much like Luke (Cleary), Cody plugged into our back seven and did some really good things. We were a bit tall back there, so his ability to get back and help us at ground level was great. When the Swans were surging and having a lot of inside-50s, he was critical in helping us stay in the game for as long as we did.”
Jordon Sweet
Five disposals, 15 hit-outs
“Jordon played a bit of a different role in this game with Stef (Martin) taking most of the ruck stoppages. It was a tough night for him – he didn’t have much supply in the forward half, but he’ll be better for the experience with how the game panned out.”Comment
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Re: VFL Round 1 - Footscray vs Sydney 2022
Just finished watching the replay. McComb was everywhere, especially when we made our run in the second quarter. Yet realistically we'd need to see injuries to at least two of Liberatore, Bont, Macrae, Smith, Dunkley and Treloar for him to be in the selection mix for the pure midfield role he plays.
I'll echo others with huge disappointment in West's disposal by foot, he had a nightmare day. He might need to take a leaf out of his Dad's book and start looking for handball options as a first priority. Such a shame because his contested ball game is top-tier, he's so strong.
Garcia is AFL quality and with some more match fitness should play ahead of guys like Vandermeer and Scott in my view. Brings a rare ferocity at the contest reminiscent of Clay Smith or Luke Dahlhaus, but has better pace than either of those guys and is comfortable carrying the footy.
Butler was tidy, but not sure if he has the natural athletic ability to translate that form into the top-level.
Thought Raak and Cleary both had their moments. Raak reads the flight of the ball well. Cleary appears to have confidence.
Wallis played well in the middle. If there's one opportunity for him in the seniors it could be in a defensive midfield role similar to what he played earlier in his career. He's a competitor so I wouldn't write him off just yet.
Schache wasn't terrible, but didn't set the world on fire either, which is what we need from him at this level.'And the Western suburbs erupt!'Comment
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Re: VFL Round 1 - Footscray vs Sydney 2022
From those comments I'm not sure O'Brien is ready yet, Garcia may need more time as well. Martin could come in, McComb also a chance. I wonder if Butler could replace Roarke or Hunter on a wing at some stage if his form holds?Comment
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