VFL Practice Game v Coburg

[DYSON#2]

Bendigo 6.8, 9.10, 15.13, 15.15 (105)
Coburg 0.0, 1.6, 1.8, 2.11 (23)

Ess Goals:
Carlisle 4
Daniher 3
Neagle 2
Lovett-Murray 2
Hurley 1
Margilani 1
Silverlock 1
Shinners 1

impressive, but apparently hurley came off late in the game holding that wrist

[rockhole]

Saw the last quarter and a half. Amazing ground every bit as large as the "G" and a surface that you could play the Australian Open on. A howling northerly blowing straight down the ground ruined the game as a spectacle.,

We were a class above the Tigers even though te wind played havoc with skills. There were several Bendigo players who I did not know but I made the following observations.

Every thing Hurls did was sheer class including a goal in the 3rd quarter which he aimed out of bounce to allow for the wind. Did not see the "wrist".

There is no other conclusion but that Neagle is a plodder and although he can kick and mark the ball as well as anyone, he is so bloody slow.

Houli and Zak were in everything as was young Long. The Irishman also got a heap of possessions and rarely wasted one although he does have a habit of choosing the "go backwards" option too often.

TB will be a ruckman. I have been impressed with his last 2 games, one of which was overshadowed by Bruce's new love interest. His ground play has improved and he has bulked up to the degree that he does not get shifted off the ball. Most promising.

Jake Carlisle is definitely a player. He did some things that you would expect from someone with twice the experience, and took a superb overhead in a swrling breeze and kicked a great goal in the 3rd.

Jetta was a real livewire, trying to emulate the departed Lovett, but got horribly crunched at full tilt and was taken off with a bit of a limp in the 3rd.

Hardingham showed a bit and a special mention to Bocky who played his heart out. I know he is a project player and a long way to go, but if endeavour stands for anything, he has it in spades. A great 2nd effort in the last earned heaps of praise from his teammates. He is obviously well liked at the club.

NatRat was simply going throgh the motions and Darcy did a bit.

Overall, we were far to skilful as we should have been with so many listed players and the best thing I walked away with was the depth we now have with so many of the players I saw today capable of playing in the firsts.

Roll on tomorrow!!

[j-mac31]

Sounds great.

[BenDoolan]

Thanks for the excellent report Rocky. Glad to hear Carlisle looks the goods! How did Darcy play Rocky? 3 goals isn't too shabby. I personally think he's a better prospect than Neagle at this stage (after watching one Bendigo game last year).

[robrulz5]

Jetta had a dislocated thumb which would be pretty sore.

[rockhole]

Thanks for the excellent report Rocky. Glad to hear Carlisle looks the goods! How did Darcy play Rocky? 3 goals isn't too shabby. I personally think he's a better prospect than Neagle at this stage (after watching one Bendigo game last year).

Darcy must have done his best work prior to my appearance although I saw him slot one goal. Hhe is definitely more mobile than Neagle and looked far less gun shy than this time last year, but doesn't exert the same authority. If Neagle could find a yard and increase his engine, he would be a gun.

[Mrs Mercuri]

Great to get a winning feeling among our young guys no matter what the competition! Nice to see we have some more forward options if Neagle and even Gumbleton dont come up to scratch!

[bomberdonnie]

Hearing that Carlisle dominated is the most exciting part of all this... Always love to see a first year player doing well... They have been like hens teeth for us for way too long!

[F111]

From the club site.

The only injury concern for the Bombers is Leroy Jetta who dislocated a thumb.

Hurley reportedly left early with a sore hand?

[5Alive]

Was there anyone of note playing in Tigers side??

[j-mac31]

Hurley reportedly left early with a sore hand?

M. Knights: “Michael got through the game really well and it was pleasing to see that he seemed to get more comfortable as the game went on. We were really pleased with his efforts today considering he’s had an interrupted pre-season because of the wrist. He has obviously missed large chunks of training because of the wrist injury but he is over that now and he definitely showed his class today.”