VFL Round 9

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vfa Tue, 16 May 2023 - 08:04

Werribee will inflict gold coast first loss. Southport will be too good for box hill after flying home against gold coast to just miss out ladt week will be on the warpath. Williamstown will win over Carlton in Ben jolley's 300th game. Casey to thump north Melbourne. Port Melbourne to return to the winners circle under lights against the swans. Preston v Frankston is a toss up. Preston just.

NorthPort Topic starter Tue, 16 May 2023 - 16:40

Easily match of the round Werribee. V Gold Coast. If they win this one, I rate them as the best chance of a standalone premiership (I know Williamstown currently sit above them). 

Having said that, I think there is good chance that we are looking at an all QLD final. 

Bearsman Wed, 17 May 2023 - 08:21

If Port cant beat Sydney they have a serious problem...

Preston vs Frankston should be a ripper. At home the much improved Ants should be too good in a close one.

comeng Wed, 17 May 2023 - 17:57

I haven’t attended a game yet this season and looking through the fixture I’m not sure I will.  I used to attend every game, I even went to the Gold Coast when Port played there in 2010.

My worst fears have come true as the VFL has become the AFL reserves by stealth.  I don’t think any standalone teams will be there in 5 to 10 years.

If the Port game was at 2pm on Saturday or Sunday I would have gone this weekend.  I have no interest in standing out at night when the temperature is less than 10 degrees.

NorthPort Topic starter Thu, 18 May 2023 - 20:02

G'day Comeng, I think it is inevitable that there will be some kind of a major shake-up is going to happen one way or the other.

You have been missed standing out at Port by me at least and I can understand it is a late night especially considering some of supporters live in rural locations too.

I'm all for having night games (at full brightness) but they really need to be fixtured early in the season and later in the season. 

Without modern undercover seating, it's difficult to entice supporters to brave the elements. 

Comeng has your passion for the club waned as well as your passion for the comp? I'd certainly same my interest in the competiton has dropped off, but I still love my club (despite having a few issues with bits and pieces). 

NorthPort Topic starter Sun, 21 May 2023 - 21:42

An important win for Frankston away, upsetting the celebrations for the Bullants 40th anniversary of the 1983 Premiership.  Preston looked to have had a strong turnout for the event.

Our very own Robbo would have been thrilled with what he saw and the Dolphins keep their slim chances alive with the victory.

Northern Bullants 8.6.54

Frankston 10.11.711

Robbo Mon, 22 May 2023 - 15:14

In reply to by NorthPort

It was a good day out there. the rain held off except for a 5 min period at half time. Frankston probably could have won by more but a win is a win as hey say. It was nice celebrate a win in a milestone game.

No electronic scoreboard until half way thru last quarter. Small manual board used from quarter time. 

Saturday May 20

Box Hill Hawks v Southport 12:05PM - Box Hill City Oval,VIC

Werribee Tigers v Gold Coast Suns 12:05PM - Avalon Airport Oval,VIC

Brisbane Lions v Coburg Lions 12:05PM - Brighton Homes Arena,QLD

Casey Demons v North Melbourne 1:35PM - Casey Fields,VIC

Northern Bullants v Frankston 2:05PM - Preston City Oval,VIC

Essendon v Richmond 2:35PM - MCG,VIC

Port Melbourne v Sydney Swans 7:05PM - ETU Stadium,VIC

Sunday May 21

Williamstown v Carlton 12:00PM - DSV Stadium,VIC

GWS Giants v Sandringham Zebras 12:55PM - GIANTS Stadium,NSW