Very sad to hear the news of the death of Barry Round.
I still clearly remember him kicking a goal in the forward pocket for Willy at the Junction Oval, taking it out of the rock and kicking the goal in one motion. A VFA legend.
By Brendan Rhodes - from VFL.COM.AU
Recruiting spree has Port set to return to upper echelon
Dylan Clarke played 24 games for Essendon. He will line up for Port Melbourne next year. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos
PORT MELBOURNE is back in town, or at the city limits at least judging by its stunning recruiting spree over the past month.
On Wednesday the Borough announced a quartet of quality signings, headed by former Essendon speedster Dylan Clarke and ex-Gold Coast Suns Joel Wilkinson and Mitch Riordan (from Sandringham), plus Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Angus Curry.
Their arrivals come on the back of last week’s coups of landing former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith, prolific GWS GIANTS VFL midfielder Josh Green and Melbourne-listed Fraser Rosman, who would be a Casey Demons premiership player but for a hamstring injury suffered in the preliminary final win over the Brisbane Lions.
Mitch Cox will finally play for Williamstown, 12 months after originally signing for the Seagulls. He is the latest recruit in a wonderful offseason for the blue with gold sash. Here's my update on how the Hobsons Bay boys are shaping up for VFL 2023.
Mitch Cox will finally play for Williamstown, 12 months after originally signing for the Seagulls. He is the latest recruit in a wonderful offseason for the blue with gold sash. Here's my update on how the Hobsons Bay boys are shaping up for VFL 2023.
2023 VFL Season structure has been announced here are the main points
Same 21 teams as this year - 22 rounds - 18 games - 4 games (Same as 2022)
Round 1 MARCH 25/26
Top 6 will automatically qualify for finals
Wildcard Round (August 26/27) - 7v10, 8v9 - 2 winners get remaining spots in the finals
Grand Final SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
The final part of my VFL 2022 Season in Review features Essendon, Port Melbourne, Frankston, North Melbourne, Coburg, Williamstown and Northern Bullants.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/870899/2022-smithy-s-vfl-season-review-part-3
How did your VFL team fare in 2022? Here's my verdict in a three-part series.
Teams 8-14: Box Hill Hawks, Richmond, Werribee, Footscray, Sandringham, GWS, Geelong
https://www.afl.com.au/news/870888/2022-smithy-s-vfl-season-review-part-2
How did your Smithy's VFL team fare in 2022? Here's my verdict in a three-part series.
These are teams 1-7: Casey Demons, Southport Sharks, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney, Carlton, Collingwood
https://www.afl.com.au/news/870876/2022-smithy-s-vfl-season-review-part-1
