Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

[Bornadog]

Box Hill City Oval

Broadcast: Seven Network and AFL.com.au

The winner of this match will advance to a preliminary final against the Gold Coast Suns at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday 16 September.

[jazzadogs]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

Is Sam Darcy eligible? I saw he was still training with the team.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

Yes he is eligible. Just needs to prove fitness.

[Axe Man]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

Darcy would be a huge inclusion up forward, should attract a crowd and let Buku get some space to work into.

VFL finals helped the development of quite a few of our 2016 squad, hopefully we can keep winning which can only benefit some of our youngsters.

[Mantis]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

VFL finals helped the development of quite a few of our 2016 squad, hopefully we can keep winning which can only benefit some of our youngsters.

I see a big benefit for the likes of Buzz, Clarke, Gags & Darcy playing in this finals series to assist with their development and help build a strong base for the 2024 pre-season given their lack of a pre-season for the 2023 season.

[ledge]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

Rourke Smith is also available . I think we can beat Box Hill but the GC one will be the hard one.
Workmate of mine is a Werribee player, left me in no doubt GC are well above the rest in the VFL.
I mentioned about us and Werribee playing in a GF and that was the response I got you have to beat GC .

[SquirrelGrip]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

I see a big benefit for the likes of Buzz, Clarke, Gags & Darcy playing in this finals series to assist with their development and help build a strong base for the 2024 pre-season given their lack of a pre-season for the 2023 season.

I can't wait. As strong a VFL team as I've seen in a while - and great opportunity for our young 'uns to be a part of finals. West and Garcia are two that I'd to the list. Real chance to shine. West's goal last week was Dusty-esque!

[Hotdog60]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

When do they announce the team?

[Bornadog]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

When do they announce the team?

Should be tomorrow

[Bornadog]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

B: H. Crozier (9), J. Busslinger (5), N. Drummond (51)
HB: L. Cleary (36), T. O'Brien (22), R. Gardner (43)
C: R. Garcia (38), L. Sullivan (53), C. Poulter (25)
HF: H. Gallagher (12), C. Clarke (8), R. West (14)
F: C. Raak (40), S. Darcy (10), B. Khamis (24)
R: J. Sweet (41), R. McComb (27), T. McLean (16)

INT: L. Goater (58), E. MacPherson (67), E. Hunt (72), C. Craig-Peters (61), C. Smith (74)*

EMG: D. Orgill (50), C. MacIsaac (56), J. Gilbee (69), C. Lewis (70), S. Willoughby (73)

IN: S. Darcy
OUT: J. Chatfield

[josie]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

I thought Chatfield was one of our weaker players in first final so not surprised he is the one to make way for Darcy.

[Bornadog]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

I thought Chatfield was one of our weaker players in first final so not surprised he is the one to make way for Darcy.

Are you going Josie?

[josie]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

Are you going Josie?

Tempted with Darcy playing. Most likely will watch on TV.

[Axe Man]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

I thought Chatfield was one of our weaker players in first final so not surprised he is the one to make way for Darcy.

He is injured. He was invited to the state draft combine so he must have had a good year.

[josie]

Re: Second Semi Final Footscray vs Box Hill - Saturday 9 September, 11.30am

He is injured. He was invited to the state draft combine so he must have had a good year.

From games I watched (live but mostly on TV) he was good in some of the later season games for sure. Just not so good last weekend, perhaps because he was injured.

I’m not convinced we should pick him, IMO his decision making and disposal can be a bit suspect, but can understand why there is interest from club(s), possibly including us.