VFL Round 9 Footscray v Gold Coast - 2022

[Grantysghost]

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That's a beautiful action.

[azabob]

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Were the last 2 from frees or something?

No idea.
The editing was odd, wasn't it?

[Bornadog]

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VFL player summary: Round 9

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
13 disposals, six marks, three goals


Jamarra had a big impact on the game - not just on the scoreboard but also by creating a great contest around the ground. He was much more dynamic in this game than previous weeks which helped him create separation on his opponents. He left some scores out there unfortunately, but we were happy with his performance.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan finished up with 13 disposals, 6 marks and 3 goals in Footscray's Round 9 loss to Gold Goast.


Hayden Crozier
25 disposals, eight marks, three tackles, six rebound 50s


Hayden was one of our stronger performers in the back half. His ability to help out his teammates in the air was a feature. We were set up really well behind the ball, repelling a high number of the Suns’ inside 50s which Croz led with his voice. He makes our younger players comfortable in their positioning.


Sam Darcy
12 disposals, seven marks


Sam is learning to play in our defensive system, and we were really happy with his ability to transfer education into his performance. He played on some mature bigger-bodied opponents this week, which is great for his development and learning. Sam’s ball use was exceptional & often started our scoring chains with brave kicking decisions.


Josh Schache
10 disposals, three marks, two goals


Josh played a mix of ruck and forward for us again this week. He battled hard around the stoppages and found ways to help the team defend multiple times. He was unlucky not to capitalise on quite a few dangerous opportunities throughout the game, but as a forward he competed hard and hit the scoreboard when we needed him to.


Charlie Parker
21 disposals, 10 rebound 50s, one goal


Charlie had a change of role this week, playing as a defender with a lot more game time. His ball use coming out of our back half was impressive. Charlie is adapting to our defensive system and is getting to work on his contested and defensive craft.


Dom Bedendo
13 disposals, four marks, one goal


Dom played on the wing for a whole game this week. We are trying to find ways to fully utilise his skillset of having a big engine and a good aerial game. He did a great job helping our defence on our own goal-line, and also had opportunities to take marks in our forward 50 as well. He is building every week.


Arthur Jones
15 disposals, six marks, four inside 50s


Arthur also played all of his game-time on the wing. It was great to see his aerial courage, halving many contests on his side of the ground and then also intercepting when he could. He is working on being a little cleaner at ground level. With the amount of contests he can get to with his running ability, being clean is a very important asset to have.


Cody Raak
16 disposals, six marks, two rebound 50s


Cody played down back again this week and had some nice moments. He showed physicality in marking contests at times, which really helps our team defence. There were a couple of defensive lapses in his game that we’ll work on this week, but he is a young player with a great hunger to learn and improve, which is a great trait to have.

[Hotdog60]

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Arthur Jones
15 disposals, six marks, four inside 50s


Arthur also played all of his game-time on the wing. It was great to see his aerial courage, halving many contests on his side of the ground and then also intercepting when he could. He is working on being a little cleaner at ground level. With the amount of contests he can get to with his running ability, being clean is a very important asset to have.

This will be the make or break I feel with Arthur becoming an AFL player with his skill set he needs to be a grab player and use his speed to get separation because he won't get time to fumble the next level up.
Is it something you gain skill in or is it more natural talent?

[Bornadog]

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Highlights

[Bulldog Joe]

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What is the point of a highlights package that just shows a set shot at goal with no context of how he got the ball.

It was good to see the one from the mark off the good movement and kick from Artie Jones.

[Bornadog]

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What is the point of a highlights package that just shows a set shot at goal with no context of how he got the ball.

It was good to see the one from the mark off the good movement and kick from Artie Jones.

The second video is better

[Bulldog Joe]

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What is the point of a highlights package that just shows a set shot at goal with no context of how he got the ball.

It was good to see the one from the mark off the good movement and kick from Artie Jones.

At least the extended highlights gave more context. Last goal was charity but he really should have had 2 more that he earned from that.

[hujsh]

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Darcy looking better for the run last week already. Didn't seem him move like that last week. Some good moments in there for Jamarra too.

[Grantysghost]

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What is the point of a highlights package that just shows a set shot at goal with no context of how he got the ball.

It was good to see the one from the mark off the good movement and kick from Artie Jones.

To make Marra look good I assume.

[Grantysghost]

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Darcy looking better for the run last week already. Didn't seem him move like that last week. Some good moments in there for Jamarra too.

I was very impressed. Moves so well for a big guy and attacks the contest with ferocity.
Took a nice pack mark.

God him and Marra in 3 years with our current midfield.

[Bulldog Joe]

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To make Marra look good I assume.

He looked better taking the mark ahead of the 50 metre penalty that resulted in one of those goals.

[comrade]

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Have to be impressed with those 2 inboard kicks from Darcy. If he reaches his potential, it’ll solve a lot of long term problems for us.

Our spine of Darcy, Gardner, English, Marra & Naughton could be incredible in 2-3 years if they all continue to develop like we hope.

[Mantis]

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Have to be impressed with those 2 inboard kicks from Darcy. If he reaches his potential, it’ll solve a lot of long term problems for us.

Our spine of Darcy, Gardner, English, Marra & Naughton could be incredible in 2-3 years if they all continue to develop like we hope.

It will be very interesting to see how we develop Darcy over the remainder of this year into next... reading between the lines it sounded like he would paly his first few games 'behind the ball' before moving forward, but given the gap in KPD's on the list hopefully we persevere with him in this role.

[divvydan]

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Arthur Jones
15 disposals, six marks, four inside 50s


Arthur also played all of his game-time on the wing. It was great to see his aerial courage, halving many contests on his side of the ground and then also intercepting when he could. He is working on being a little cleaner at ground level. With the amount of contests he can get to with his running ability, being clean is a very important asset to have.

This will be the make or break I feel with Arthur becoming an AFL player with his skill set he needs to be a grab player and use his speed to get separation because he won't get time to fumble the next level up.
Is it something you gain skill in or is it more natural talent?

I think everything can be learned for the most part. That being said it's usually something you practice a lot as a kid and get better that way. There is one other part of it that could be a factor (no idea if it is), and that is being cleaner comes about when you get stronger. For young players, especially skinny young players, there can be a sense that you're going to get badly hurt if you fully commit to picking the ball up and that fraction of self preservation can lead to trying to grab the ball and protect yourself at the same time. The end result is that you try to pick the ball up with outstretched hands instead of in close to the body. If Jones can become stronger and feel more confident picking up the ball close to the body, that will go a long way to improving his cleanness at ground level.