VFL Games 2026

[BRS328]

Yes, probably haven't done a great job of developing academy players through the VFL, but I think that the wages that can be paid are very much part time wages. I've no idea what sort of money is paid in the SANFL, but it seems to be a more attractive option.

I was a bit surprised that nobody picked Mellis last night, but that is good news for our VFL side, especially with our growing injury list.

I would have thought that the SANFL, WAFL and the VFL are all under the same salary cap structure so technically that should balance out. The difference of course is that the SANFL, WAFL, and for that matter the Victorian based VFL clubs have more teams each with the same salary cap. What is really needed in NSW is an independent VFL team competing in the same competition under the same salary cap system, so the academy players have an alternative to having to move interstate

[dejavoodoo44]

The team for the match against Richmond, which takes place at 10am tomorrow at Tramway. Strangely, it looks like Bowman failed a fitness test for the second week in a row. So we're down to seven listed players, but I think Richmond have less.

B: K. Gibbs (70), P. Snell (41), H. Podmore-Taylor (62)
HB: N. Shipley (52), M. Geddes (61), N. Andreacchio (67)
C: N. Chamberlain (42), B. Cootee (25), J. Callegari (59)
HF: J. Phillipou (18), C. Peters (53), J. Harrison (65)
F: J. Longmire (56), J. Hamling (29), J. Dattoli (9)
R: T. Ryan (64), M. Mellis (50), C. Warner (37)
INT: J. Tidemann (57), K. Harbour (66), B. Laws (55), A. Curry (68), J. Sutton (54)
23rd Player: N. Andreacchio (67)
EMG: O. Davis, H. Cameron, P. Roseby

IN: A. Curry, K. Harbour, B. Laws, J. Sutton, J. Tidemann
OUT: H. Cunningham, H. Kyle, P. Ladhams, H. McLean (AFL), L. Giacometti (syndesmosis)
NEW: Angus Curry, 22, 176cm, Port Melbourne VFL/Corowa Rutherglen

[dejavoodoo44]

Possibly a bit lucky to get a goal after the siren, in a competitive but scrappy first quarter. Having a bit of trouble moving the ball fluently, with so many changes to the side. Certainly lacking a bit of connection between the midfield and the forwards.

[dejavoodoo44]

Still competitive but scrappy. Perhaps the umpires are contributing to that, by not paying a lot of HTB decisions that they could have paid.

[bandwagon]

Losing 4 AFL listed players makes a noticeable difference. We are still trying the forward handball game, but our skills and Richmond pressure means there isn't much fluency. I've been impressed how hardworking the Richmond defence has been.

[dejavoodoo44]

Umpiring has been very charitable to Richmond this quarter.

[dejavoodoo44]

I suppose we did okay to fight back, after Richmond looked like running away early in that quarter. The competitiveness of Mellis and Cootee around the contests, was perhaps the main reason for that.

[Sandridge]

Hope that result isn't a sign of things to come!!

[longmile]

For all the ressie watchers, how’s Dattoli going? I thought this might be the season he gets some frequent games but looking at his numbers and from the quarters I’ve watched here or there I haven’t seen much to get excited about.

[Dow]

I hope we rookie Mellis next year, he lives in Melbourne. and flys up each week for the game

[bandwagon]

For all the ressie watchers, how’s Dattoli going? I thought this might be the season he gets some frequent games but looking at his numbers and from the quarters I’ve watched here or there I haven’t seen much to get excited about.

He was ok today, but I think he has been underwhelming for most of the year. He has been attending center bounces then pushing forward, however has not posed a major threat in front of goal nor been racking up touches in the middle. I think it is confidence, but he really needs to get going before the year is wasted.

[bandwagon]

Overall quite disappointing as we were a step behind them for the whole match and seemed unable to pressure them for any length of time. It was difficult to pick the best Swans as nobody performed for 4 quarters with enough intensity, but here goes...
3 votes - Mellis. I'm sure his disposal efficiency was well down, but kicked a pair of beautiful snapped goals and displayed his speed and ball winning nous.
2 - Cootee. Started very slowly with several turnovers, but lifted and won plenty of contests and spread hard.
1 - Snell. A few errors today, but generally intercepted well and was composed with ball in hand.

Warner was probably worth votes with a typically hard-working performance, but those misses in front of goal were soooo frustrating.
Anyway with Chamberlain and perhaps Hamling out next week, our chances for the next stretch of games are looking a bit bleak.

[dejavoodoo44]

Overall quite disappointing as we were a step behind them for the whole match and seemed unable to pressure them for any length of time. It was difficult to pick the best Swans as nobody performed for 4 quarters with enough intensity, but here goes...
3 votes - Mellis. I'm sure his disposal efficiency was well down, but kicked a pair of beautiful snapped goals and displayed his speed and ball winning nous.
2 - Cootee. Started very slowly with several turnovers, but lifted and won plenty of contests and spread hard.
1 - Snell. A few errors today, but generally intercepted well and was composed with ball in hand.

Warner was probably worth votes with a typically hard-working performance, but those misses in front of goal were soooo frustrating.
Anyway with Chamberlain and perhaps Hamling out next week, our chances for the next stretch of games are looking a bit bleak.

Agree with the votes. Hopefully Hamling is an ankle sprain that heals pretty quickly. Chamberlain looked more like season over, though. Maybe we'll get the mysterious Bowman back next week?

[Dow]

Agree with the votes. Hopefully Hamling is an ankle sprain that heals pretty quickly. Chamberlain looked more like season over, though. Maybe we'll get the mysterious Bowman back next week?

Bowman every time I hear his name I cringe ?- how did we get it so wrong

[KSAS]

He was ok today, but I think he has been underwhelming for most of the year. He has been attending center bounces then pushing forward, however has not posed a major threat in front of goal nor been racking up touches in the middle. I think it is confidence, but he really needs to get going before the year is wasted.

For mine, i think Dattoli is the type of player who would excel in the seniors due to his class and being surrounded by better players. He showed enough late last year he is of AFL quality with a future.

Loved that Holy Dattoli speccy!