Either close the thread or delete the posts not related to training. 89; Next. Gallery. Martin and Tim English rotated heavily between the ruck and forward line during Monday’s game and looked promising as a cohesive combination. Sporting News lists the injuries from every AFL club during the 2021 ... suffering a season-ending knee injury in a VFL practice match. Get all the latest AFL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. He kicked two goals on debut. Moderators. Carlton COVID restrictions saw the Blues take on the Bulldogs twice for a win apiece, as their second practice game against North Melbourne was canceled due to Victoria’s five-day lockdown. 28 Photos. Sunday 22 March, 12.30pm, at Craigieburn: Coburg v North Ballarat. AFL 2021 ROUND 1 FIXTURE (All times AEDT) Thursday, March 18. The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn will co-host a live stream of Wednesday’s practice matches between the two clubs at VU Whitten Oval. Big names missing due to injury included Adam Treloar, Aaron Naughton, Jack Macrae, Chad Wingard, Tom Mitchell and Jack Gunston. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos) Players are listed by guernsey number, and 2021 statistics are for AFL regular season and finals series matches during the 2021 AFL season only. He’s just got to find that consistency and we’ll certainly see that over the next few weeks.”. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images), With Stefan Martin joining him in the ruck, Tim English spent time up forward. In a fairly new-look forward line that started with Jacob Koschitzke, it was nippy small forward Ollie Hanrahan who caused the Dogs the most trouble. “He’s a kid. Hawthorn sides under Clarkson have been renowned for their skills and efficiency when exiting the backline, but it was tough work for the Hawks against the Dogs on Wednesday, with ample kicks missing the target and allowing the Dogs repeat entries. AFL Practice Match | Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: The Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Whitten Oval on February 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. St Kilda v Geelong, Marvel Stadium (7.50pm) Saturday May 15. February 24th, 2021 1:34 pm. New to Kayo? English was really encouraging on Wednesday snagging two goals playing predominantly forward. Discussion 2021: AFL Pre-Season Practice Matches & AAMI Community Series Discussion. 30 Photos. Bulldogs great and assistant coach Rohan Smith said the club would not be putting pressure on him to be in the team early in 2021. He didn’t play at all last year. Warnie; February 23, 2021. by. Master Demon; Members; 2,218 2,484 posts; Share; Posted February 10. The Dogs are hopeful Treloar, who has had calf tightness, will be back for round one. 70 Photos Indigenous jumper training 25 February On Thursday night Freo's AFLW players trained in the Indigenous jumpers they will… AFLW. March 1st, 2021 11:32 am. At the 17-minute mark of the final quarter, Hawks forward Mitchell Lewis - who should see more senior game time at the start of this season with Jack Gunston sidelined due to a back issue - took a strong pack mark and converted his set-shot goal to give his side the lead for the first time in the game. Tue, 02/03/2021 - 12:19 #2. eth-dog. For the Hawks, fans would be pleased with recruit Tom Phillips’ output. Bontempelli didn’t complain once the call had been made, clearly well aware of the error he had made. And crowds likely won’t be invited. Re-live the Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn scratch match in our live blog below! They’re the two teams many peg to be big improvers in 2021. And while it was only a pre-season game, the confidence he showed when attacking marking contests was encouraging. Top. The Dogs might be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the reduced interchange cap this season, especially after the recruitment of Stefan Martin. 3 hrs. Joined 13 Sep 2014 Messages 16,078 Likes 35,790 AFL Club North Melb. 09:32 ... Our 2021 Home guernsey. North Melbourne v St Kilda. There was plenty to keep an eye on in the first of the AFL sanctioned scratch matches. They pressed high but were prepared to sprint back once the likes of Daniel, Bailey Williams or Jason Johannisen found space. For all your latest news, videos, exclusive features and more - download the Hawthorn Football Club Official App. In the absence of Mitch Hannan and Toby McLean, McNeil - selected with pick 11 in the rookie draft out of the SANFL - thrived in a high half-forward role, covering the ground superbly and having several standout moments. “During training he’s been really good. Viewed . Lewis and O’Brien look like Round 1 certainties, while Koschitzke has impressed over the pre-season to also put himself in the mix. There’s been a lot of hype about Jiath this off-season – and it’s justified, as he who’ll no doubt add to the five senior appearances he made for the Hawks in 2020. Discussion 2021: AFL Pre-Season Practice Matches & AAMI Community Series ... there was not a single 50m penalty paid for moving on the mark or any significant confusion as Hawthorn pipped Western Bulldogs by 15 points at Whitten Oval on Wednesday.....The only 50m penalty came when young Dog Ewan McPherson encroached on the protected area from the far side as Marcus Bontempelli … He’s shown patches when he can hold a really good mark and hold some really good defensive patterns as well in his game. 12:00pm, … Brockman was said to be surprised when the Hawks picked him. THCLT BBL05 Winner. Given the AFLW has previously been played in February and March, with practice matches in mid-January, the AFL already has provisions in place, including shorter quarters and extra water carriers, as well as an extreme heat policy. The revised fixture features reduced travel, with most matches to be played at AFL and AFLW venues. No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan pictured in action on Wednesday. Two matches will be held back-to-back, with a match-up between the two senior sides from 10:30am (AEDT), and a reserves match from 1pm (AEDT). But the new rule, in which players on the mark essentially have to stand still, will take players – and fans – ample time to adjust. Members: Watch Hawthorn's practice match v the Western Bulldogs LIVE The ... Feb 15, 2021 96 110 AFL Club Hawthorn Feb 26, 2021 #2,870 Put Phillips on the wing and bring in Maginness next to Worpel, an see how they work together. Ugle-Hagan - like all Victorian draftees - was unable to play much football last year because of the coronavirus crisis. He booted two goals and nearly took a couple of big grabs, showing flashes of why clubs were drooling over him prior to last year’s national draft. … Men’s football is back on Thursday with the start of the AAMI Community Series pre-season matches, and there will be plenty of big … The 2020 season was cancelled after one week of finals at the end of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this weekend presents the … Why move the season instead of having curtain-raisers? Box Hill's practice matches will be scheduled through the 2nd half of … Jiath has had an outstanding pre-season, highlighted by his win in the club’s time trial upon returning for pre-season training. His kicking off his non-preferred boot seems to improve with each season. Teams in Round Robin will get their playing order emailed on Friday 26/03/2021; Please be ready to play – Do not enter the playing oval until the previous team has left ; Please note there will be training taking place for new umpires, so please remind players and spectators to be respectful and patient as our new Sharks Umpires take advantage of the Practice matches as well; VENUE … Newman said the recruitment of Kyle Hartigan had allowed McEvoy to move back into the ruck without leaving too big a void in defence. Brockman settled quickly since arriving at Hawthorn, and shown promise in the practice matches before the 2021 season. New draftee Connor Downie was impressive on the wing for Hawthorn and will provide coach Alastair Clarkson with some much-needed outside run, particularly with Isaac Smith and Tom Scully recently leaving the club. Win4theAges. Ugle-Hagan will be trying to find a spot up forward, where he will be competing with the likes of Naughton and Josh Bruce. Bontempelli barely put a foot wrong during Tuesday’s game – until the final quarter, when he was a victim of the new AFL rule that’s caused uproar among some AFL pundits. Expect to see a lot of him at senior level this year after only seven career games to date. Teammate Bailey Smith was also a standout – and perhaps a big winner of the midfield squeeze at the Dogs this year. Reserves practice match report: Box Hill v Carlton. Bruce spent most of the game inside 50 while taking the odd ruck contest. Sign up now! Brockman settled quickly since arriving at Hawthorn, and shown promise in the practice matches before the 2021 season. Even the best are still learning the rules. The Hawks, though, had their own concerns in defence, particularly when they won the ball back from their opponents close to goal. February 24, 2021. Statistics are correct to round 4, 2021. Hawthorn: trade: 31 Flynn Appleby: Defender: delisted: 33 Rupert Wills: Midfielder / Forward: delisted: 8 Tom Langdon: Defender: retired: AFL season. He kicked a superb goal from a standing start from 45m out at the start of the third term. The Bulldogs exploded out of the blocks in the first term, having nine scoring shots to two and led by as much as four goals in the third quarter. English in particular was a standout when inside 50, as his athleticism and ability to cover the ground suits the Dogs’ counter-attack ball movement. Jacob Koschitzke showed promising signs for the Hawks up forward. Hawthorn fans also would’ve been thrilled with how the forward line functioned, especially in the absence of Gunston. Watch every match of the 2021 AAMI Community Series LIVE on Kayo. Former Richmond captain and Hawks assistant Chris Newman said it promoted faster ball movement, but will it ultimately improve the game? 1 pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will have to earn his spot: Dogs. Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard strained his calf in the club’s intra-club game last week and is now in doubt for Round 1. The official AFL website of the Hawthorn Football Club. On Wednesday, he showed off his ability to rebound and attack from defence, while his high leap allowed him to influence many contests as the third man up. Despite a slow and, to a certain extent, concerning start, the Hawks overran the Western Bulldogs in the AFL’s first official scratch match of the year, ending up 15-point winners, 15.7 (97) to 12.10 (82). Fremantle v … Sam McClure is a sport reporter for The Age and winner of 'best news reporter' at the AFL Media Association awards. I think we need to have a look at a few more games consistently.”. Member of Essendon and Coburg. Sydney v Collingwood, SCG (1.45pm) Hawthorn v North Melbourne, UTAS Stadium (2.10pm) Gold Coast v Brisbane, Metricon Stadium (4.35pm) Richmond v GWS, Marvel Stadium (7.25pm) Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs Adelaide Oval (7.40pm) Sunday May 16. Images from event AFL 2021 Training - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Practice Match (114 images) Show 10 20 50 100 Page 1 2 3 of 3 Previous Next Lightbox First games are Friday 30 th April, 2021 for Under 14’s and Under 16’s, with the Under 10’s and Under 12’s playing their first games on Saturday 1 st May, 2021. Hawthorn used their pick 46 to secure his services. Pre-season matches. Star Essendon forward impresses in Hawks/Bombers VFL practice match By Laurence Rosen 2021-03-20T13:44+11:00 Box Hill Hawks have run out comfortable 48-point winners in Saturday’s VFL practice match against Essendon, but all eyes were on Jake Stringer who made it through the contest unscathed. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos) Tuesday, May 04, 2021 . No. 29 Photos Gallery. Easton Wood, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, looms as an important inclusion when he returns to the side, while Aaron Naughton (corkie) could also be an option down back, especially if the Martin-English forward-ruck combination continues to thrive. Friday May 14. Statistics. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos) Published on The Western Bulldogs have had their first taste of external competition in a practice match against Hawthorn on Wednesday morning at VU Whitten Oval. The AFL website have quoted a bunch of practice matches around Feb 25 or 26. They could be box office in 2021. Hanrahan kicked three goals to half-time and the rookie selection will be looking to build on his 16 senior games in 2021. Wednesday 24 February Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn. AFL 2021 Training - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Practice Match - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lachlan McNeil of the Bulldogs marks the ball during the AFL Practice Match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Whitten Oval on February 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Match Report: Practice match (February 25, 2021) With the likes of Todd Goldstein, Jed Anderson, Trent Dumont, Jared Polec, Luke Davies-Uniacke and Ben Cunnington watching on from the sidelines, there was plenty of opportunity for some of the Roos’ new faces. 10:30am AEDT, Whitten Oval. Ahead of the start of the 2021 season, The Inner Sanctum takes a look at every team’s practice hit-outs, the first games in a year and a half for most players. Career statistics include a player's complete AFL career, which, as a result, means that a player's debut and part or whole of their career statistics may be for another club. Boy Caleb Daniel is going to be fun to watch this season. But the Hawks began to get on top around the footy midway through the third term and put the Dogs’ defence under siege. Despite the iffy kicking skills, Hawthorn fans should expect to see a lot more of Changkuoth Jiath in the senior side in 2021, while the acquisition of Kyle Hartigan shouldn’t be underestimated either. 21 Feb 2021 #1. Where are their practice matches? Jiath is very athletic and has a few tricks in his bag. But at times on Wednesday, the Bulldogs’ key-position stocks looked vulnerable. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images), Connor Downie looked AFL-ready. The Victorian teenager, who has been touted as a future a star, wasn’t picked in Luke Beveridge’s team, which lost to an impressive, young Hawthorn team in a practice match on Wednesday, despite an obvious vacancy left by the injured Aaron Naughton. Wed, 28/01/2015 - 10:58 #1. cobrascorer. The Dogs have the cattle to pull off the approach as well. Maybe it’s not so doom and gloom for Hawthorn after all. A new-look North Melbourne lineup has been well defeated by a strong St Kilda side on Thursday afternoon. The Western Bulldogs are adamant No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will be made to earn his spot in the senior team. Match Report: Practice match (February 25, 2021) A new-look North Melbourne lineup has been well defeated by a strong St Kilda side on Thursday afternoon. He pulled off an outstanding one-two play with Rhylee West in the first quarter, chipping a pass to West under pressure before taking a strong mark from a West kick and converting a set-shot opportunity. VFLW 2021 Round 11 - Hawthorn v North Melbourne. by. AFL Clubs Adelaide Crows Brisbane Lions Carlton Collingwood Essendon Fremantle Geelong Cats Gold Coast Suns GWS Giants Hawthorn Melbourne … Two matches will be held back-to-back, with a match-up between the two senior sides from 10:30am (AEDT), and a reserves match from 1pm (AEDT). Thursday 25 February Carlton v Essendon . Top. Ugle-Hagan instead played in the later reserves clash alongside fellow top-two draft pick, Josh Schache. 2021 Practice Matches: Club: Date: Notes: Opponent: Venue: Park Orchards: 20/3/21: Blackburn: TBC: 27/3/21: Taylors Lakes: Taylors Lakes: Doncaster: 13/3/21: West Preston: Latrobe Uni: 20/3/21: Whittlesea: Whittlesea: 27/3/21: Diamond Creek: Diamond Creek: Wantina South: 13/3/21: Pakenham: Pakenham: 20/3/21: Rowville: Rowville: 27/3/21: South … Warnie. Top. CASUALTY WARD: Get the latest AFL injury news heading into Round 1. Martin turns 35 at the end of the year but has been particularly durable during the later stages of his career, barely missing a game since 2015. Port Adelaide v Adelaide – Alberton Oval, TBC. Hawthorn 2021 Fixture & Tickets A note regarding match tickets this season Due to capacity restrictions in stadiums, the way members and fans attend games will work a little different this year. Will Day, who was a rare shining light for the Hawks last year, looked assured in the backline and gave plenty of drive from defence. The Bulldogs had far more territory dominance and inside 50 entries than the Hawks, particularly in the first half, yet Alastair Clarkson’s men looked threatening when they went inside 50 – mostly when in quick transition – and often hit the scoreboard. The official AFL website of the Hawthorn Football Club. Please try again later. Brockman debuted for Hawthorn as part of the trio that debuted in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season against Essendon at Marvel Stadium. 10:30am AEDT, Whitten Oval. Junior training will start Tuesday 9 March, 2021. League football operations boss Steve Hocking would have been pleased with what he saw as he watched from the stands. But as Cousins assessed his options, the Bulldogs captain moved off his mark and conceded a 50m penalty, which eventually led to a certain goal to Cousins from point-blank range. Fans will get a first look at Carlton and St Kilda in the AFL pre-season opener. He proved a handful for Jonathon Ceglar and Ben McEvoy. While there has already been murmuring of discontent across clubs for the new man-on-the-mark rule, it was hardly noticed at Whitten Oval. Next Last. I would say it’s almost certain this match won’t be tomorrow. I'm hoping that it was literally a case of Hawthorn and the Bulldogs leftover listed players needing a practice match. Video. The 2020 season was cancelled after one week of finals at the end of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this weekend presents the first opportunity for clubs to face off since then. Log in or register to post comments; Wed, 03/03/2021 - 18:59 #3. There is a little bit of hype but we just want to see him compete and have a bit of fun,” Smith said. Unfortunately he featured in just 12 of 17 games in 2020, which is why he may not be able to play to his optimum level in 2021. AFLW football will mark its return on Saturday and Sunday with a host of practice matches. The Hawks, however, were too good at their home ground finishing with a 43-point win. The Dogs are going for a big forward line in 2021. 31 Photos Gallery. Gold Coast v Brisbane – Metricon Stadium, TBC. He took a strong pack mark in the third quarter then converted his set shot for a goal. There was one 50-metre paid in the last quarter, but that may have even been paid last year. AFL practice match results - Winners, score, Supercoach tips, injuries Western Bulldogs 12.10.82 lost to Hawthorn 15.7.97 - Whitten Oval Williams was one of the competition’s most improved players last year, while Norm Smith medallist Johannisen appears primed to return to his best form in 2021. Warnie’s takeaways from the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs practice match. Like the scrimmages last year, but topped up with VFL players. PRE-SEASON PRACTICE MATCHES Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn – Whitten Oval, Wednesday, February 24 PRE-SEASON PRACTICE MATCHES Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn – Whitten Oval, Wednesday, February 24 Carlton v Essendon – Ikon Park, Thursday, February 25 ... 2021 AAMI Community Series Fixture Thursday, March 4 Carlton v St Kilda, Marvel Stadium, 7.10pm AEDT Friday, March 5 Go. Live stream for members of Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs. 8. Paddy Dow produced some moments of magic in the opening practice match against Essendon. Skip to main ... Post Match with Tom Phillips Hear from Tom Phillips after the Hawks loss to the Eagles. 175 Photos ... West Coast v Fremantle Practice Match AFL 2021 Training - West Coast v Fremantle Practice Match. But then again, it was little more than match simulation. for the first time in 2021. The Bulldogs are onto a winning forward-ruck formula. AFL 2021 Training - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Practice Match - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Lachlan McNeil of the Bulldogs runs with the ball during the AFL Practice Match between the Western Bulldogs and the Hawthorn Hawks at Whitten Oval on February 24, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. When the Dogs were under siege deep in defence, Daniel often found a way to get his team out of trouble. 47 posts / 0 new . Win4theAges 2,218 Posted February 10. Viewed. The 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership season starts on Thursday, March 18 when Richmond and Carlton meet at the MCG. Lewis, Tim O’Brien and Jacob Koschitzke were the main targets inside 50 and were a handful for the Dogs’ defence. North Melbourne v St Kilda – Arden Street Oval, TBC . 4 days. Queenslander. Live stream for members of Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs. All games … The dynamic forward has dealt with pre-season calf injuries before, dealing with one in 2019. From the dream debuts, to the worrying starts, to the surprising kids. Smith lifted his output significantly after quarter-time, with his work at stoppages – both inside and outside the contest – influencing how the Dogs moved the ball forward. Generally, players prefer to have a standalone match rather than curtain-raisers to the AFL games, as … AFLW 2021 Training - Geelong v Melbourne Practice Match. The biggest surprise packet of the day was Bulldogs rookie Lachlan McNeil, whose standout performance will surely have the club’s match committee pondering an early debut. 11:00am AEDT, Ikon Park. Tyler Brockman also showed strength at the contest and composure with the ball. Bulldogs rookie Lachie McNeil impressed among many new faces, while Hawthorn bargain recruit Tom Phillips looked the goods in Wednesday's scratch match. PRE-SEASON PRACTICE MATCHES Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn – Whitten Oval, Wednesday, February 24. Forget about Adam Treloar and Ugle-Hagan, what about Stef Martin? Written by Chaos Theory on May 13 2021 ROUND 9. It was clear on Wednesday the Dogs wanted to counter-attack at speed when they won – or anticipated winning – the ball back off the Hawks in the defensive half. Waverley Blues are currently on the look out for a practice match on Saturday March 20 for all 3 sides – Seniors, Reserves and 19’s Contact Tom Langford - tlangford@casaamuk.com Hanrahan kicked three goals to half-time and the rookie selection will be looking to build on his 16 senior games in 2021. It was resting ruckman Tim English who looked the most dangerous up forward, with recruit Stefan Martin doing the majority of the ruckwork in impressive fashion. AFL career. The midfielders, in particular, played a key role in the approach, as their ability find space in the middle of the ground kept the Dogs’ forwards closer to goal. Bruce was relatively quiet in the loss to Hawthorn. AFL 2021 Training - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn Practice Match. by. With the likes of Todd Goldstein, Jed Anderson, Trent Dumont, Jared Polec, Luke … Martin, who’s been a solid centre bounce ruckman for several years at the Lions, will be a strong presence at stoppages for the Dogs this season. See which practice matches you can watch this week. Carlton v Essendon – Ikon Park, Thursday, February 25 . Warnie; February 23, 2021. Skip to main content. Reserves practice match report: Box Hill v Carlton By Julian Wallace, Carlton Media on IT WAS a high-scoring affair at Box Hill City Oval in Carlton’s final practice game ahead of the 2021 VFL season starting next week. Balwyn are looking to host an Under 19’s team for a standalone practice match on Saturday 10th April at 10am at Balwyn Park. We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. News; Recent updates; Forums; Account; Contact; Forum topic. VFLW 2021 Round 11 - Hawthorn v North Melbourne.