VFL 2022

[MRobbo]

Update: I understand vfl rounds 9-10 to be announced tomorrow

AFL and the clubs have decided due to COVID issues vfl fixtures will be only be released in fortnightly blocks.

 

[MRobbo]

Rounds 9 and 10 released

 

[eth-dog]

Rounds 9 and 10 released

Are you sure? Neither of those Essendon games overlap with the AFL game at all.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Surprised Willi are in the competition.

Another great contribution from you

158yo club that’s been a solid contributor to VFL football over the years.

 

[AllHart]

My Game-Day scenes from the Coburg v Port Melbourne game on 2nd April 2022 played at Coburg.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

 

[MRobbo]

Incredible result at SkyBus Stadium last night

FrAniston come from 48 points down at 3QT to beat Carlton by 7 points

 

[Dogs till i die]

Went to watch Willy beat GC at sunny Morris Street. GC looked a tall side, probably a little more skilled but struggled with the "breeze" at Willy. Proper home ground down there.

Full of AFL listed players, including the dangerous Sam Day

14

Sam Day

Age

32

Ht

196cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

4.6

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

8.0

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

4.4

3star

M

1.9

2star

T

1.5

2star

G

0.9

4star

D

8.6

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.8

3star

G

0.2

3star

, they also struggled with Willy's desperation to kick start their season.

GC were down by 33 at 3qt, they kicked 2 quick goals kicking to the scoring end, but Willy hung on. Got a few out, but hoping Willy can get a few more.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Incredible result at SkyBus Stadium last night

FrAniston come from 48 points down at 3QT to beat Carlton by 7 points

Incredible, good on the Dolphins, saw an early score, thought that was over.

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

This week.... Sydney and Essendon will also play a practice match at Tramway Oval on Saturday afternoon from 2.30pm

 

[AnUltimateRessie]

Looks like Nathan Freeman

Nathan Freeman

Age

29

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

8.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.5

4star

CL

1.0

3star

No current season stats available

D

16.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

8.5

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.5

4star

CL

1.0

3star

is returning to the Dolphins to collect 40 disposals per game

 

[MRobbo]

VFL Fixture updated until Round 18
for Victorian based clubs below is the list of channel 7 games this season

(Frankston no channel 7 game since April 21 2019, no vfl channel 7 game at their home ground SkyBus Stadium since May 18 2018).

 

[Mr north man]

VFL Fixture updated until Round 18
for Victorian based clubs below is the list of channel 7 games this season

(Frankston no channel 7 game since April 21 2019, no vfl channel 7 game at their home ground SkyBus Stadium since May 18 2018).

Well North was supposed to play Casey on Channel 7 game was pulled replaced by Richmond vs Box Hill.
Channel 7 ,Foxtel and Kayo should go into business and show the VFL from 2025 onwards as they won’t have the AFL to show.

 

[Mindtraveller]

Are you able to go onto the ground at the 1st and 3rd QTR in Sydney? Interested before I go watch

 

[Sammoll]

Finals match-ups locked in for wk 1:

QF1: Casey vs Sydney in Vic
QF2: Brisbane vs Southport in Qld

EF1: Gold Coast vs Box Hill in Qld
EF2: Collingwood vs Carlton in Vic

 

[GC2015]

Finals match-ups locked in for wk 1:

QF1: Casey vs Sydney in Vic
QF2: Brisbane vs Southport in Qld

EF1: Gold Coast vs Box Hill in Qld
EF2: Collingwood vs Carlton in Vic

Great for Queensland footy to have two of the four VFL finals being played here next week and we're guaranteed to have another in Queensland next week as well as a fourth in the prelim week. Throw in another final in Sydney one of those weeks as well.

I think this just shows that Queensland footy is stronger than most onlookers down south think and the NEAFL was probably never as bad as it was made out to be. All we needed was an opportunity to play against quality opposition.

It's entirely possible that the VFL grand final will be an all-Queensland affair this year and there's even the possibility that it will be an all-Gold Coast grand final. Let's go!

 

[Sammoll]

Great for Queensland footy to have two of the four VFL finals being played here next week and we're guaranteed to have another in Queensland next week as well as a fourth in the prelim week. Throw in another final in Sydney one of those weeks as well.

I think this just shows that Queensland footy is stronger than most onlookers down south think and the NEAFL was probably never as bad as it was made out to be. All we needed was an opportunity to play against quality opposition.

It's entirely possible that the VFL grand final will be an all-Queensland affair this year and there's even the possibility that it will be an all-Gold Coast grand final. Let's go!

If it was to be a Sharks vs Suns GF i wonder if there is any possibility that it can be moved to Metricon.

 

[GC2015]

If it was to be a Sharks vs Suns GF i wonder if there is any possibility that it can be moved to Metricon.

This situation has played out in the QAFL grand final before where both teams that qualified were from the Gold Coast and the venue got moved from Brisbane to Metricon at the start of GF week but I'm not sure the VFL/AFL would have that much flexibility with the broadcasters. It would seem a bit odd to have a VFL GF between two Queensland teams at Ikon Park...

 

[Dogs till i die]

First time since 2005 that Willy haven't played finals, I'd suggest that's probably the longest sequence of any major competition in the Country.

The reduction in the salary cap during Covid for the Victorian stand alones has made it difficult for them to compete and its noticeable that none of them made the final 8.

Salary cap increasing next season for them so hopefully a chance to properly compete, I know Willy will be spending more, hopefully the rest can too.

 

[The Victorian]

Suns may not host at Metricon due to GC Junior GFs being played

 

[Walshawk]

Suns may not host at Metricon due to GC Junior GFs being played

Wow. That is a strange set of priorities. Box Hill City Oval is free we can play it here.

 

[The Victorian]

Wow. That is a strange set of priorities. Box Hill City Oval is free we can play it here.

It was already locked in for months. No, we have won hosting rights so will be hosting it in Queensland

 

[Walshawk]

It was already locked in for months. No, we have won hosting rights so will be hosting it in Queensland

Usually only the top 2 teams get home finals the first week. All other finals up to GF are usually at Port Melbourne and telecast on Ch7. You could be unlucky here.

 

[Walshawk]

Saturday August 27
First Qualifying Final, Casey Demons (1st) vs. Sydney Swans (4th)
Casey Fields, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network

Second Qualifying Final, Brisbane Lions (2nd) vs. Southport Sharks (3rd)
Moreton Bay Sports Complex, 1:35pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au

Sunday August 28
Second Elimination Final, Collingwood (6th) vs. Carlton (7th)
Victoria Park, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network

First Elimination Final, Gold Coast Suns (5th) vs. Box Hill Hawks (8th)
Metricon Stadium, 6:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au

 

[GC2015]

Saturday August 27
First Qualifying Final, Casey Demons (1st) vs. Sydney Swans (4th)
Casey Fields, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network

Second Qualifying Final, Brisbane Lions (2nd) vs. Southport Sharks (3rd)
Moreton Bay Sports Complex, 1:35pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au

Sunday August 28
Second Elimination Final, Collingwood (6th) vs. Carlton (7th)
Victoria Park, 1:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: Seven Network

First Elimination Final, Gold Coast Suns (5th) vs. Box Hill Hawks (8th)
Metricon Stadium, 6:05pm AEST
Broadcaster: AFL.com.au

Casey and Southport have shown they are the firm favourites for the VFL flag this season with big qualifying final wins today. Casey are obviously strong due to their Melbourne connection but the Sharks are doing what they've done for many decades against highly fancied opposition and springing all kinds of upsets. I must say it's nice to see Southport doing it on the semi-national stage now because they'll final get the credit they deserve if they continue this form.

Side note - is it time to change the name of the league for the upcoming 2023 season? I know the 'VFL' has history but we've got a situation in this finals series where we have three finals being hosted in Victoria, three finals being hosted in Queensland and one final being hosted in New South Wales with the grand final already locked in for Ikon Park. That means if you don't include the grand final venue which was already predetermined, there are more finals matches taking place outside of Victoria than those that are taking place inside Victoria this year. It's also entirely possible that we'll have an all-Queensland grand final this year given Brisbane beat Melbourne last week and will likely face them in the prelim in two weeks. Does it just need to become the Eastern Football League (EFL) or something similar next year to fairly reflect what it's become?