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VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Next Saturday at 1400 at Burbank Oval (Willi), the Baby Blues will be looking to atone for todays shattering. That is not going to be easy. You would expect none of the 4 guys who got major injuries today to be available for some time. As to Carlton listed players, who knows when they will be fit? It is not a situation I expected us to be in so soon, even though I feared something like it before the season started.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #1 –
I may have settled down somewhat after last week's debacle, where both level NBs were basically terminated, but it doesn't mean that I am happy. Looking over the NB's list and there really are very few mature players to give the leadership the NBs need. Now we have lost most of these to injury.
[1] Tom Wilson - haven't heard anything about him since he was taken to Epworth. No chance this week.
[2] Kieran McGuinness - assistant coach and definite on-field general, he was reported to have 3 damaged vertebrae. I am not sure about this, as nothing has been confirmed by the club (that I know of). But he isn't going to be out there.
[3] Box Bransgrove - the former captain has been struggling big time recently. With the series of knee injuries he has experienced lately, I don't think he will continue beyond this year, and I can't see him making the contribution he really wants to make. Not a high probability to play this week.

There are not a lot more experienced players. The only ones I can think of are Strachan and Casley. Of the others, Jayden Collins has not been available yet; Tyler Roos hasn't shown a lot; Kerbatieh is looking promising and Cripps has been coming along reasonably. Declase, Cyster and Peet will probably get games before the year is out.

OK, so the Preston side of the equation has been decimated. What about the Carlton side?

Early in the season the NBs had some Carlton talent and some experience and leadership. Both Simon White and Dennis Armfield REALLY made a difference with their on field leadership and lots of decent possessions. Last week it was Nick Graham's turn and he was a real trouper.
However, we really need that for this week, as Willi ARE the reigning champions and are playing on their own dung heap (I wish that were not so literally true). The wind will be up there even if there is no other wind in the entire state of Victoria. Willi play it well.
We should, as the Preston City Oval is another place where the wind is a feature. However, that has not appeared to be the case so far. Last week's drubbing cannot be good for the confidence of our kids. However, I guess we'll see if they really have that pride, self belief and level of competitiveness that good teams need.

Last week the Carlton contingent was reduced to levels more akin to last year. Not a single Blue from the 2015 Draft Cohort was available. Then we lost Gorringe and Wood to injury before half time. That boded poorly and proved to be lethal.
However, listening the Andrew McKay going through the injury list, there appears to be good news on the horizon. Quite a number of Blues MAY be available, including Ciaran Sheehan. I wonder if he remembers how to kick the ball?
I am not banking on huge numbers of Blues coming up, but some of them should. That may well include Simon White, a trouper of there ever was one. While Nick Graham played as well as he could against Casey and produced some of the most incredible statistics I have ever seen, I don't think he will be promoted. Etihad is a place for pace and that is not Puss's strong suit. I expect him to be named as Emergency.
The ruck is an issue. I expect Korchek and Aurrichio to share that. I wonder if a side has ever had 2 Americans before? Korchek did was well as he could have done last weekend and he will have to come up against former Blue Nick Meese. The ruck is not Willi's strength. I cannot hope for too much; our guys are too inexperienced at this point, while Meese is anything but. However, we may have something resembling a midfield if Cunningham, Graham, Tutt and DVR play. Not the greatest either, but better than last week.

There is one thing we can be certain of; whatruns out onto the field will look different to what is named on Thursday night.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #2 –
Confirmed KM has a triple vertebrae fracture, has had rod and screws inserted at Epworth.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #3 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
I may have settled down somewhat after last week's debacle, where both level NBs were basically terminated, but it doesn't mean that I am happy. Looking over the NB's list and there really are very few mature players to give the leadership the NBs need. Now we have lost most of these to injury.
[1] Tom Wilson - haven't heard anything about him since he was taken to Epworth. No chance this week.
[2] Kieran McGuinness - assistant coach and definite on-field general, he was reported to have 3 damaged vertebrae. I am not sure about this, as nothing has been confirmed by the club (that I know of). But he isn't going to be out there.
[3] Box Bransgrove - the former captain has been struggling big time recently. With the series of knee injuries he has experienced lately, I don't think he will continue beyond this year, and I can't see him making the contribution he really wants to make. Not a high probability to play this week.

There are not a lot more experienced players. The only ones I can think of are Strachan and Casley. Of the others, Jayden Collins has not been available yet; Tyler Roos hasn't shown a lot; Kerbatieh is looking promising and Cripps has been coming along reasonably. Declase, Cyster and Peet will probably get games before the year is out.

OK, so the Preston side of the equation has been decimated. What about the Carlton side?

Early in the season the NBs had some Carlton talent and some experience and leadership. Both Simon White and Dennis Armfield REALLY made a difference with their on field leadership and lots of decent possessions. Last week it was Nick Graham's turn and he was a real trouper.
However, we really need that for this week, as Willi ARE the reigning champions and are playing on their own dung heap (I wish that were not so literally true). The wind will be up there even if there is no other wind in the entire state of Victoria. Willi play it well.
We should, as the Preston City Oval is another place where the wind is a feature. However, that has not appeared to be the case so far. Last week's drubbing cannot be good for the confidence of our kids. However, I guess we'll see if they really have that pride, self belief and level of competitiveness that good teams need.

Last week the Carlton contingent was reduced to levels more akin to last year. Not a single Blue from the 2015 Draft Cohort was available. Then we lost Gorringe and Wood to injury before half time. That boded poorly and proved to be lethal.
However, listening the Andrew McKay going through the injury list, there appears to be good news on the horizon. Quite a number of Blues MAY be available, including Ciaran Sheehan. I wonder if he remembers how to kick the ball?
I am not banking on huge numbers of Blues coming up, but some of them should. That may well include Simon White, a trouper of there ever was one. While Nick Graham played as well as he could against Casey and produced some of the most incredible statistics I have ever seen, I don't think he will be promoted. Etihad is a place for pace and that is not Puss's strong suit. I expect him to be named as Emergency.
The ruck is an issue. I expect Korchek and Aurrichio to share that. I wonder if a side has ever had 2 Americans before? Korchek did was well as he could have done last weekend and he will have to come up against former Blue Nick Meese. The ruck is not Willi's strength. I cannot hope for too much; our guys are too inexperienced at this point, while Meese is anything but. However, we may have something resembling a midfield if Cunningham, Graham, Tutt and DVR play. Not the greatest either, but better than last week.

There is one thing we can be certain of; whatruns out onto the field will look different to what is named on Thursday night.

In regard to Andy Mackay's injury update... didn't you have a giggle when he reported that Boekhorst is progressing well and will be a test this week - he played last Sunday Macca ...ya wacka! Sheesh, how embarrassing.

Nothing on McCasker!!! Nothing on Wood!!! Nothing on Gorringe!!!! Nothing on Galucci!!!!
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #4 –
Considering that Gallucci was brought in as a specialist small forward, you would think there would be more fuss over him. Especially as this might be his season over.
Oh well, maybe I am just a sticky beak who wants to know everything....
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #6 –
Williamstown vs Northern Blues
Saturday 14th May, 2016               
Burbank Oval at 2.00pm              


Williamstown

B: 8. P Faulks 31. D Fahey 17. J Charleston
HB: 11. J Dorgan 33. T Currie 23. B Bese
C: 15. B Bewley 4. B Jolley 6. M Gibbons
HF: 10. L Masters 3. S Dunell 21. A Anastasio
F: 24. W Wheeler 14. A Siposs 2. D Conway
R: 13. A Cordy 20. S Hetherington 1. E Carr
Int: 7. N Sing 25. S Critchley 44. J Owen 26. J Johnstone 35. B Myers 30. A Carr 18. J Greiser 37. T Curtis  

23P: 28. C Buykx-Smith

To be honest, Casey looked a LOT stronger on paper than Willi does. But that doesn't mean they will be easy to beat. Especially after last week's agony. Losing the 4 guys we did really hurts us as we just don't have the hard bodies and experience to spare.
    

Northern Blues

B: 26. M Dick 27. M Jamison 4. S Russell
HB: 22. D Aujla 43. S White 7. D Buckley
C: 76. J Tutt 32. N Graham 65. D Viojo
HF: 20. A Everitt 48. K Jaksch 42. B Boekhorst
F: 51. J Lamb 29. B Casley 23. H Kerbatieh
R: 36. C Wood 59. E Curnow 60. D Cuningham
Int: 47. C Sheehan 38. B Gowers 34. J Glass-Mccasker 31. J Foster 67. C Smith 24. T Roos 2. J Silvagni 6. G Strachan 80. M Korcheck 12. Z Ballard 37. T Jones 8. B Bransgrove

23P: 70. S Peet

The side on paper looks hugely better this week, even with the injuries from last week. And, being a Sunday game after the seniors play on Saturday, it means that all 3 Emergencies should play (assuming no changes). That is a HUGE plus for a team needing leaders.
I am quite amazed to see Wood named. I thought he would miss a number of weeks. How fit he is, I guess, the issue. I guess we will see on Sunday. I was looking forward to seeing Korchek and Aurrichio go around together. :)
Sheehan will probably only play a half, as he comes back from long term injury. He may even play in the Development Game. It would be nice of Silvagni and co are fit enough to play as well.
One interesting name is S. Peet. He was suspended a couple of weeks back, but he is a goal kicker, even if he doesn't get a lot of the ball. He hasn't got less than 3 goal in any game he's playd this year, last week not included.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #7 –
Williamstown vs Northern Blues            
Saturday 14th May, 2016
Burbank Oval at 11.00am


Williamstown  

B: 30. A Carr 45. L Carter 46. J Burke
HB: 42. J Maher 7. N Sing 26. J Johnstone
C: 51. J Minogue 18. J Greiser 12. L Griffiths
HF: 53. N Ebinger 44. J Owen 29. A Di Ciero
F: 36. T Davies 25. S Critchley 37. T Curtis
R: 54. J Eales 47. L Schultz 35. B Myers
Int: 60. M Wilkinson 48. T Condon 59. A Heaver 52. D Di Donato 50. T Johnstone 58. B Deller 34. L McMahon 40. B Monk 57. M Trait 41. M Norton 56. D Brumby
  

Northern Blues

B: 54. C McCabe 50. B Jordan 35. K Declase
HB: 45. D Stevens 34. J Glass-Mccasker 6. G Strachan
C: 67. C Smith 12. Z Ballard 38. B Gowers
HF: 47. C Sheehan 30. S Bolger 41. J Cripps
F: 2. J Silvagni 31. J Foster 80. M Korcheck
R: 73. A Aurrichio 37. T Jones 24. T Roos
Int: 82. D Iermano 21. C Barrett 25. A Brown 78. M Walson 58. M Vesnaver 40. B Droessler 74. B Malual 9. J Corboy 53. H Payne 77. L Hickey 5. J Cyster 64. L Jacques 16. J Thorpe
 
There may well be a Carlton boy or 2 in this game this week. Should give a bit of extra oomph.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #8 –

I love this graphic.
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #9 –
Quote from: crashlander – on
Considering that Gallucci was brought in as a specialist small forward, you would think there would be more fuss over him. Especially as this might be his season over.
Oh well, maybe I am just a sticky beak who wants to know everything....

We need sticky beaks, Capt CRASH. I'm more than interested as well to know what is happening with Galucci and others.

Great day. Reckon I'll head to Burbank Oval and check out today's game... my occasional companion to the game -- Mrs Baggers -- is heading to the beach (after last week's effort she's 'game shy'). If anyone else is heading to Willi for the game and would like to meet up, just PM me.

Cheers.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #10 –
This is going just swimmingly. We are down 95-8, and that 0.8.8.

Who are our point kickers so far? lol.

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #11 –
Quote from: laj – on
This is going just swimmingly. We are down 95-8, and that 0.8.8.

Who are our point kickers so far? lol.

Levi... ????????

Kudos to Mrs Baggers too.
Let’s go BIG !

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #12 –
AFL Victoria Development League
Williamstown   1.0  5.5  7.8  9.10 (64)
Northern Blues   3.4  3.8  6.11  7.15 (57)
Not a bad effort, even if we couldn't get up in the end.
No other data as yet.
Live Long and Prosper!
 

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #13 –
Live Long and Prosper!

Re: VFL Rd 6: Northern Blues vs Williamstown

Reply #14 –
Quote from: laj – on
This is going just swimmingly. We are down 95-8, and that 0.8.8.

Who are our point kickers so far? lol.
2 at least to Silvagni, and 3 to Tutt (sorry).
Live Long and Prosper!