VFL Games 2026

[dejavoodoo44]

Haven't seen Andrew this quarter. Hope he's not injured.

Do these Victorian sides get to bring their own umpires?

[bandwagon]

A draw! 13.13 v 14.7
Very entertaining - 13 lead changes. We could have kicked straighter, but then Willy could have used their stoppage dominance more effectively.

[Thunder Shaker]

Final scores: Sydney Swans 13.13 (91) Williamstown 14.7 (91).

It's a Draw! (youtube)

[mcs]

Final scores: Sydney Swans 13.13 (91) Williamstown 14.7 (91).

It's a Draw! (youtube)

I maintain my long held belief that both teams should be forced to join a massive circle on the ground and sing that together after a draw haha!

Sounds like it was a really entertaining game, disappointed to have missed it while I was out and about.

[dejavoodoo44]

Quite an enjoyable and intense game. Shame that we couldn't eke out a win, but a draw might prove to be useful.

I thought that Snell was excellent in defence, with some strong spoiling and intercepting, while also being efficient with his rebounding. Melican and Bowman were also generally efficient, without being outstanding. Bice got plenty of it, and some of his offence was effective, but I find some of his defence offensive. Campbell went back to defence in the last and had some really calm and important rebounds. Wherever he was today, he generally looked to good for the VFL and should be back in the AFL very soon.

In the midfield we had the problem of Preuss and Mirkov getting so many hitouts to advantage. Which meant that none of our midfielders could really dominate. Dattoli was pretty good when playing inside. Phillipou did some very good work on the wing. Warner, Cootee and Rosas all had their moments, while it was the usual wholehearted performance from Shipley. And swapping between midfield and forward line, it was a big game from VFL lister, Sutton. Four goals and plenty of useful involvements in possession chains. I also liked the game of another VFL lister, Harrison. At times in the past, I've thought that his disposal skills were a bit dodgy, but today he hit pretty well every target.

So, I thought that there were plenty of decent performances in a hard fought and enjoyable game. It's just a shame that we didn't grab the win.

[dejavoodoo44]

I maintain my long held belief that both teams should be forced to join a massive circle on the ground and sing that together after a draw haha!

Sounds like it was a really entertaining game, disappointed to have missed it while I was out and about.

And whistle Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, when walking off.

[bandwagon]

Quite an enjoyable and intense game. Shame that we couldn't eke out a win, but a draw might prove to be useful.

I thought that Snell was excellent in defence, with some strong spoiling and intercepting, while also being efficient with his rebounding. Melican and Bowman were also generally efficient, without being outstanding. Bice got plenty of it, and some of his offence was effective, but I find some of his defence offensive. Campbell went back to defence in the last and had some really calm and important rebounds. Wherever he was today, he generally looked to good for the VFL and should be back in the AFL very soon.

In the midfield we had the problem of Preuss and Mirkov getting so many hitouts to advantage. Which meant that none of our midfielders could really dominate. Dattoli was pretty good when playing inside. Phillipou did some very good work on the wing. Warner, Cootee and Rosas all had their moments, while it was the usual wholehearted performance from Shipley. And swapping between midfield and forward line, it was a big game from VFL lister, Sutton. Four goals and plenty of useful involvements in possession chains. I also liked the game of another VFL lister, Harrison. At times in the past, I've thought that his disposal skills were a bit dodgy, but today he hit pretty well every target.

So, I thought that there were plenty of decent performances in a hard fought and enjoyable game. It's just a shame that we didn't grab the win.

Pretty much how I saw it - I have not much to add.
I gave my 3 votes to Campbell, just an excellent all round game, but was surprised he was still on the ground at the end and not managed. How he pulls up may influence how soon he returns to the AFL.
2 votes - Snell. Reads the flight beautifully to intercept. Desperate defence and very composed with ball in hand.
1 vote - Bice. Always tries to move the ball forwards with run and generally precise kicks. His defence isn't his strongest suit, but I'm not blaming him for that turnover on the kick out - that was an atrocious dropped mark.

Green was beaten today but wont often face two rucks bigger than him, and competed well all day and out-worked his opponents around the ground.
Phillipou was also good, and if he had nailed that last set shot would have been in the votes.

[BRS328]

Haven't seen Andrew this quarter. Hope he's not injured.

Do these Victorian sides get to bring their own umpires?

I have noticed repeatedly that the non affiliated VFL teams do seem to get favourable outcomes in 50/50 contests.

[Kafka's Ghost]

Really impressed by both Snell and Andrew today. Snell should make an AFL debut this season, hopefully next week against the Crows. He reads the ball superbly and is an excellent intercept mark, with great ball use and judgment. Pity we couldn’t hang on for the win in the last few seconds.

[crackedactor 01]

Pretty much how I saw it - I have not much to add.
I gave my 3 votes to Campbell, just an excellent all round game, but was surprised he was still on the ground at the end and not managed. How he pulls up may influence how soon he returns to the AFL.
2 votes - Snell. Reads the flight beautifully to intercept. Desperate defence and very composed with ball in hand.
1 vote - Bice. Always tries to move the ball forwards with run and generally precise kicks. His defence isn't his strongest suit, but I'm not blaming him for that turnover on the kick out - that was an atrocious dropped mark.

Green was beaten today but wont often face two rucks bigger than him, and competed well all day and out-worked his opponents around the ground.
Phillipou was also good, and if he had nailed that last set shot would have been in the votes.

Very good summary. Campbell was BOG until half time at least. Snell played his best game and I would like to see him in the side next week. Phillipou did some classy things up forward and will make the grade. Will Green got smashed in the ruck, but its a good learning experience. Bice got plenty of the ball but a couple of terrible passes ruined his game.

[Ludwig]

We need another KPD to bring in against Adelaide's 3 KPFs and would love Snell to make his debut. But I fear that he might get outmuscled by the very physical trio of the Crows. More likely that Melican will get the call. I agree with previous post that Rampe should take Mills' role in defense and send Mills to the midfield to help with our contested work. If Cambell pulls up okay, he will hopefully get a call up to AFL next game. He was very impressive and so sharp; given he missed so much footy.

The Adelaide game is critical for us, just to show we can compete against the better sides, something we have yet to show this year.

[Nico]

Surely Snell gets a call up. He's one of our next generation defenders and we can't afford to lose him. For sure other clubs have been watching him.

[dejavoodoo44]

Coaches votes for the game. Sutton is certainly improving his chances of getting a list spot somewhere.

10 Jack Toner (WILL)
8 Jake Sutton (SYD)
5 Braeden Campbell (SYD)
3 Jake Greiser (WILL)
2 Toby Triffett (WILL)
1 Riley Bice (SYD)
1 Lachlan Wilson (WILL)

[dejavoodoo44]

Team for the match against Brisbane at Tramway tomorrow, at the slightly odd time of 12.35 pm. Melican and Sutton going out injured isn't good. Especially since Brisbane are back to being almost injury free. So it should be a much more difficult proposition, than their lowly ladder position suggests.

B: J. Hamling (29), P. Snell (41), R. Andrew (20)
HB: N. Bowman (23), H. Kyle (32), J. O'Loughlin (60)
C: J. Tidemann (57), N. Shipley (52), C. Warner (37)
HF: J. Phillipou (18), B. Cootee (25), J. Harrison (65)
F: K. Gibbs (70), J. Dattoli (9), J. Longmire (56)
R: W. Green (45), T. Hanily (40), C. Cleary (33)
INT: H. Cameron (69), C. Peters (53), A. Norris (46), H. Meaney (68), T. Ryan (64)
23rd Player: H. Meaney (68)
EMG: K. Harbour (66), O. Clifton (72), J. Medved (62)

IN: C. Cleary, J. Hamling, T. Hanily, H. Kyle, H. Meaney
OUT: R. Bice, B. Campbell, M. Rosas Jnr (AFL), L. Melican (injured), J. Sutton (injured)

Meaney is an interesting inclusion, as he probably had the best Allies series of our academy players.

[lwjoyner]

where is mellis, thought he was right at home inn the vfl team. kicked a lot of goals