2024 VFL Season

[bedford]

It’s not a fair bump they trying to outlaw this from the game. You have to protect the head and the guy won’t be playing or working for a long time. Clearly deserves a big suspension.

Didn't get him in the head with the bump , it was sadly a clash of heads 2

 

[MRobbo]

Here is the offical vfl mrp for this Week

 

[MegaA]

Could only watch 1st half at Willy who dominated the first quarter with excellent skills and ball movement. Blues more competitive in the 2nd, goals traded but Willy 4 goals up at HT when I left.

Bit shocked to see final score, heard big Tom Downie kicked a goal after the siren to win it. Second ATS win for Willy this season. Like to know how the game changed after I left.

Bit stuttery lately, Willy, tough away games at Port and Southport after the bye, which is coming at the right time.

Sun out again down there, been sunny all year at Point Gellibrand.

Just curious what you see in Port Melbourne that makes you feel that it will be a tough away game ?

Truth be told i think you will win comfortably.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Just curious what you see in Port Melbourne that makes you feel that it will be a tough away game ?

Truth be told i think you will win comfortably.

Maybe ingrained from a historical perspective but I've always seen Port at Port as difficult.

Plus playing two lowly AFL teams at home the last 2 weeks have needed late goals to win. Willy not at their best lately.

 

[luca77]

Hey guys,
Anyone know who the commentators were for the Sandy/Tigers game last weekend?

Thank you!

 

[bedford]

Hey guys,
Anyone know who the commentators were for the Sandy/Tigers game last weekend?

Thank you!

I think Jason Bennett and Libby Birch who is very good

 

[troybe]

It was definitely Nigel Carmody and Libby Birch

 

[bedford]

It was definitely Nigel Carmody and Libby Birch

She's so much better than Underwood

 

[luca77]

I think Jason Bennett and Libby Birch who is very good

Thank you,
They were both good, and Libby was particularly impressive.

 

[MRobbo]

Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

hearing is underway

VFL seeking a 6 game ban

Here is the injury report on Josh Smith

 

[bedford]

Luke Parker hearing is underway

VFL seeking a 6 game ban

Here is the injury report on Josh Smith

Total accident 2 weeks, no malice and Parker stops. Very sad for the young fella who seemed to have no awareness

 

[MRobbo]

The verdict is in

Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

suspended for 6 games

 

[bedford]

The verdict is in

Luke Parker suspended for 6 games

What a f ing joke , bring back the VFA . Love to know whos on the panel

 

[MRobbo]

The reasons given for the Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

suspension

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Well, at least the Swans don't have to worry about trying to find a spot for him now.

 

[bedford]

Is there an appeal process . Luke Hodge gave a fair assessment on SEN this morning

 

[kickthething]

The reasons given for the Luke Parker suspension

Personally I think 4 weeks was the right penalty. One thing about this and I have watched it over and over…..whilst Parker definitely owes Smith a duty of care, Smith owes one to himself. Watching him running with no awareness is unusual given the lack of speed Parker was travelling at. Parker did not appear out of nowhere, Smith is particularly oblivious to anything around and I really should have been more aware. Parker was tracking the ball until the other Swan kicked it so how Smith was unaware is remarkable really.

The extra 2 weeks are for the outcome.

People will think I am blaming Smith, that is wrong. Parker initiated the contact and should pay the price for the head lash his actions caused. What I am saying is that Smith did contribute to the outcome through his lack of awareness. If Parker does not contact, nothing happens and we are not discussing this, so the culpable person is Parker …. If Smith is more aware, the result may have been no headclash or lesser injuries. I feel the tribunal assessment is not accurate.

 

[Shonuff77]

Can't believe the rest of the VFL draw isn't finalised yet. From round 14 we have no idea what day and start time the matches are. Seriously what's taking so long.

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

Can't believe the rest of the VFL draw isn't finalised yet. From round 14 we have no idea what day and start time the matches are. Seriously what's taking so long.

Same reason as why the VFL fixture was released so late earlier this year...because its all left to the clubs.
And right now the clubs have much bigger issues than to worry about a reserves competition fixture.

This has been the case since the new VFL began post COVID, best to get used to it.

 

[Fizzler]

Not sure where this whole thing about “Smith should’ve been more aware” is coming from. I don’t think anyone would be expecting to cop a massive bump like that so far from the footy, otherwise everyone would be playing like timid little kids. Last I checked a shepherd didn’t involve needing to bump a player either, especially not in the modern game. 6 weeks May have been a tad harsh but let’s not start blaming Smith for any part of the incident.

 

[bedford]

Not sure where this whole thing about “Smith should’ve been more aware” is coming from. I don’t think anyone would be expecting to cop a massive bump like that so far from the footy, otherwise everyone would be playing like timid little kids. Last I checked a shepherd didn’t involve needing to bump a player either, especially not in the modern game. 6 weeks May have been a tad harsh but let’s not start blaming Smith for any part of the incident.

So far from the footy , go to OPSM sport and no one is blaming Smith , it was awareness from a tradie against a AFL veteran

 

[MRobbo]

Sydney have decided to appeal Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

6 game suspension

 

[bedford]

Sydney have decided to appeal Luke Parker 6 game suspension

Good 2 or 3

 

[MRobbo]

Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

’s appeal will be heard on Monday

In other news remainder of VFL Fixture should be out by end of next week

 

[MRobbo]

First game of weekend about to get underway at Tramway Oval

Sydney vs Northern Bullants

Weather is Max 20 degrees