So we've signed the son of Braddles, I see we have also signed Michael Romero. Any relation to Jose? Bloody looks like him thats for sure.
So we've signed the son of Braddles, I see we have also signed Michael Romero. Any relation to Jose? Bloody looks like him thats for sure.
Yes, his son.
Mid 2016 Romero was touted as a FS pick, slipped a long way in the rankings.
Blues up 57 to 31 over BH Hawks. Jaksch has 3 late in the third.
Blues up 57 to 31 over BH Hawks. Jaksch has 3 late in the third.
KJ stringing a few nice ones together, good to hear.
Won 69-65
GOALS: Jaksch 3, L. Jones 2, Kerr, Fisher, L. Russell, Barrett, McKay, O'Shea.
DISPOSALS: Graham 33, Cuningham 23, O'Shea 21, Williamson 20, L. Jones 17, Fisher 16.
7 goals to Jaskch in two games. Might get himself a gig in round 1.
7 goals to Jaskch in two games. Might get himself a gig in round 1.
I'll be happy for the bloke if he does get a gig.
I'll be happy for the bloke if he does get a gig.
Ditto. We are so bereft of tall talent, we simply need him to fire. I don't want to see yet another player bomb out. We have enough.
The highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoY5Idp62og&feature=youtu.be
Apart from Weitering there isnt much down forward tonight...could do worse than play Jaksch
Won 69-65
GOALS: Jaksch 3, L. Jones 2, Kerr, Fisher, L. Russell, Barrett, McKay, O'Shea.
DISPOSALS: Graham 33, Cuningham 23, O'Shea 21, Williamson 20, L. Jones 17, Fisher 16.
Does seem KJ has been reasonable in consecutive NB practice. The big question is, can he take the leap to AFL this year. I wish him well. If he wants it bad enough, it appears he has the natural talent. Body and mind must be 'in' synergistically.
Looks like the Jones boy got a bit of the ball too. How did he use it?
Apart from Weitering there isnt much down forward tonight...could do worse than play Jaksch
Agreed.
Does seem KJ has been reasonable in consecutive NB practice. The big question is, can he take the leap to AFL this year. I wish him well. If he wants it bad enough, it appears he has the natural talent. Body and mind must be 'in' synergistically.
Looks like the Jones boy got a bit of the ball too. How did he use it?
He could take the leap to play AFL ok. Just a matter if he can take the leap to play as a Carlton forward. That's an extra leap again.
He could take the leap to play AFL ok. Just a matter if he can take the leap to play as a Carlton forward. That's an extra leap again.
Yes, thats a very good point. I do feel for our forwards. We showed signs of better forward entry in jlt last night. Better in terms of frequency and quality. If this continues to improve KJ will get his chance - minus the ball and chain ^-^ I'd love to see him have a breakout year and cement his spot, and kick start his career. He's still young enough.
Apart from Weitering there isnt much down forward tonight...could do worse than play Jaksch
Is Watson still on the list?
Did did Sheehan play.
Is Watson still on the list?
Nope
Did did Sheehan play.
Hey boundaryrider. I looked on our CFC website on the "Vfl Aflw" tab. Here's the team that was named. Not sure if it was the final team.
TEAMS
Northern Blues VFL squad: Cameron Barrett, Blaine Boekhorst*, Zac Fisher*, Jesse Glass-McCasker*, Sam Glover, Nick Graham*, Kristian Jaksch*, Liam Jones*, Tim Jones, Kane Keppel, Patrick Kerr*, Matthew Korcheck*, Chris McCabe, Angus Milham, Cameron O’Shea, Fraser Pearce, Luke Russell, Sam Russell, Ciaran Sheehan*, Marcus Stavrou, Dyson Stevens, Glenn Strachan, Liam Sumner*, Tom Williamson*
* denotes a Carlton-listed player.
Is Watson still on the list?
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Thanks lovey... I would have Sheehan in the side. We lack strength.
Thanks lovey... I would have Sheehan in the side. We lack strength.
I agree. If he can stay on the park, he provides a 'tough' option. I think his stature and physical maturity are amongst his strengths. If I'm correct though, he'll only play in our 1's if he gets elevated. Lots of our supporters would like us to have another 'bull' to support Cripps. Sheehan I think is a defender.
Is Watson still on the list?
Not on the list... but Shane Watson is coaching the forwards :).....
Not sure where Matthew is....
Not on the list... but Shane Watson is coaching the forwards :).....
Not sure where Matthew is....
I suspect RR was being facetious :)
Watson played for East Fremantle in the WAFL last season ... and made the WAFL state squad.
Evidently Matthew Watson was signed up to East Fremantle by none other than our own Rob Wiley. He's contracted until end of this year. Good luck to him.
Evidently Matthew Watson was signed up to East Fremantle by none other than our own Rob Wiley. He's contracted until end of this year. Good luck to him.
Yes - he gave an interview after he was delisted, stating that he thought the decision was fair, and that he should've worked a lot harder, and regretted not doing so.
Learning a lesson after the horse has bolted. Another Fev.
Evidently Matthew Watson was signed up to East Fremantle by none other than our own Rob Wiley. He's contracted until end of this year. Good luck to him.
Personally, Wiley if he had wanted to stay would have been the only bloke other than Barker that I would have kept.
Personally, Wiley if he had wanted to stay would have been the only bloke other than Barker that I would have kept.
Why Barker ?
I suspect RR was being facetious :)
Watson played for East Fremantle in the WAFL last season ... and made the WAFL state squad.
Yep and thats why the smiley.....I know RR wasnt a fan of M.Watson and even less a fan of KJ....
RR wasn't a fan of M.Watson and even less a fan of KJ....
six of one - half a dozen of the other - although, at least KJ isn't as slow as Watson was.
Why Barker ?
In addition to, not instead of.
In addition to, not instead of.
I get that - my question is why do you rate Barker ?
Thanks lovey... I would have Sheehan in the side. We lack strength.
Oh... Did I miss something here???
:-*
Oh... Did I miss something here???
:-*
I think that's rather nice ... and a refreshing change from the language used by some posters :)
I think that's rather nice ... and a refreshing change from the language used by some posters :)
I missed it initially ::)
Yes it is nice. I got that warm fuzzy feeling....
Im sure it wasn't a typo or auto correct ;)
I missed it initially ::)
Yes it is nice. I got that warm fuzzy feeling....
Im sure it wasn't a typo or auto correct ;)
:))
I get that - my question is why do you rate Barker ?
He put the club and it's requirements first, and he is a straight shooter.
Listening to him talk post match during his short and somewhat hobbled stint as coach he exhibited good modern football knowledge and terrific media management skills. It wasn't his fault he had a list built to succeed in the 90s.
He put the club and it's requirements first, and he is a straight shooter.
Listening to him talk post match during his short and somewhat hobbled stint as coach he exhibited good football knowledge and terrific media management skills.
I agree with that.
While paying out coaches is an expensive exercise, the club would have found the money if Bolton wanted Barker gone. That suggests to me that Bolton was impressed with what Barker (and Capuano) have to offer.
I agree with that.
While paying out coaches is an expensive exercise, the club would have found the money if Bolton wanted Barker gone. That suggests to me that Bolton was impressed with what Barker (and Capuano) have to offer.
Capuano is still a bit of a mystery to me. I haven't seen much from our ruck setups that fill me with joy, although I concede we tend to equal or win clearances in most games so he must be doing something right.
He put the club and it's requirements first, and he is a straight shooter.
Listening to him talk post match during his short and somewhat hobbled stint as coach he exhibited good modern football knowledge and terrific media management skills. It wasn't his fault he had a list built to succeed in the 90s.
Mmm.........I must've missed something along the way.
He took over when the team was 1-7 or 1-8 - whilst I acknowledge that even Clarko could not have improved the situation much, I did not see much to inspire me, apart from moments like the Port game.
His media work was ok I guess, but overall I found him rather nebbish.
He missed out on getting the senior gig with us, and missed out with another team as well I think.
I'm not sure he would be missed all that much to be honest. But that's an outsider's opinion.
Capuano is still a bit of a mystery to me. I haven't seen much from our ruck setups that fill me with joy, although I concede we tend to equal or win clearances in most games so he must be doing something right.
Capuano is purely a development coach these days, does a bit of work with our international recruiting also. As far as I'm aware, he has nothing to do with our ruck setups and hasn't done for a while now. I think we'll learn more about him and his abilities over the next couple of seasons with all the kids coming through.
Mmm.........I must've missed something along the way.
He took over when the team was 1-7 or 1-8 - whilst I acknowledge that even Clarko could not have improved the situation much, I did not see much to inspire me, apart from moments like the Port game.
His media work was ok I guess, but overall I found him rather nebbish.
He missed out on getting the senior gig with us, and missed out with another team as well I think.
I'm not sure he would be missed all that much to be honest. But that's an outsider's opinion.
You shouldn't judge Barker's value as an assistant coach based on how clubs evaluated him as a potential senior coach, they are two very different skill sets. And looking at results during his tenure makes no sense, we were not in the business of trying to win despite the public front.
While Barker was caretaker he displayed plenty that makes him a first class 2nd in command, someone who can advise and guide the players through all sorts of scenarios. My concern is Bolton was a first class 2nd in command as well, will he be a first class senior coach?
However, Bolton has coached a club in his own-right before coming to AFL.
You shouldn't judge his value as an assistant coach based on how clubs evaluated him as a senior coach, they are two very different skill sets. While Barker was caretaker he displayed plenty that makes him a first class 2nd in command, my concern is Bolton was a first class 2nd in command as well.
However, Bolton has coached a club in his own-right before coming to AFL.
Yes, I guess that's fair enough.
Next practice match, anyone?
Next practice match, anyone?
v Richmond, Thursday March 23.
Next practice match, anyone?
Yep, looking forward to it.
Yep, looking forward to it.
I'm looking forward to you're fantastic game analysis Mr Baggers. I'll get in early to say - thanks in advanced ;)
I'm looking forward to you're fantastic game analysis Mr Baggers. I'll get in early to say - thanks in advanced ;)
Pressure's on! Actually I won't be the only one from this forum at the game, and we're meeting up so I expect good chats, analysis and reporting back here. Go Blues, Go NBs!
Pressure's on! Actually I won't be the only one from this forum at the game, and we're meeting up so I expect good chats, analysis and reporting back here. Go Blues, Go NBs!
The Box Hill game is round 19 and we'll be long gone by then.
The NB's aren't playing at Geelong this season and the Werribee game is being played at Princes Park so there won't be any VFL action in my new neighbourhood this season. Perhaps we might catch up in 2018.
The Box Hill game is round 19 and we'll be long gone by then.
The NB's aren't playing at Geelong this season and the Werribee game is being played at Princes Park so there won't be any VFL action in my new neighbourhood this season. Perhaps we might catch up in 2018.
I was going to ask when the big move west was. Enjoy the great sea-change. 2018 it is. Take care, mate...
I was going to ask when the big move west was. Enjoy the great sea-change. 2018 it is. Take care, mate...
Thanks Baggers!
I haven't studied both fixtures but, if there's an opportunity to attend a double-header, I may yet see you at the NBs.