59m AAP. Load Error Every club will play two matches as. Hes really good at that between the arcs (play), but hes sort of had to re-learn his game at the Pies, Magpies AFLW star Ruby Schleicher pointed out. Fyfe kicked three goals - including a 50m set shot late in the match - while Jackson was lively in the ruck and dangerous in stints up forward in Adelaide's 12.5 (77) to 10.6 (66) victory. Elise Coventry, speaks to Cats Media on the VFLW pre season so far, this weekends first practice match, and the integration with the AFLW team. Thats trademark, vintage Collingwood from 2022, Michael Barlow told Fox Footy. No.10 draft pick Mattaes Philippou impressed for the Saints, kicking two goals, and it will be a surprise if he does not debut in round one. AFL news VFL practice match report: Docherty emerges unscathed in Reserves loss A rundown of the second VFL practice match at IKON Park. Old bull Rory Sloane, playing his first game since tearing his ACL in round five last season, was embraced by teammates after booting a first-half major. Start your free trial now >. Collingwood play a bit more of a predictable game plan you know what theyre trying where the balls going rather than Brisbane with that pack mark and try and make something of it which theyre able to do because they have such great forwards, Magpies AFLW star Ruby Schleicher told Fox Footy. "He is so dynamic. | 00:44 Blues assistant coach Tim Clarke was confident that Cripps had not suffered a serious injury in the 12.12 (84) to 11.8 (74) win,. There will be six match simulations the following day; North Melbourne v Richmond at Arden St, Carlton v Collingwood at Ikon Park, Sydney v Brisbane at Tramway Oval in Sydney, St Kilda v Melbourne at RSEA Park, Fremantle v Adelaide at Cockburn and West Coast v Port Adelaide in Perth. He was cleared of significant damage with the rolled ankle not expected to limit him much in the lead-up to Round 1. A PRELIMINARY final rematch between Brisbane and Geelong plus Melbourne's high-powered clash against Richmond headline the official practice match schedule ahead of the 2023 season. Jackson was also impressive, with his deft ruck taps giving his midfield silver-spoon service at times. But the return of coach Ross Lyon started badly. Old bull Rory Sloane, playing his first game since tearing his ACL in round five last season, was embraced by teammates after booting a first-half major. Henry is an option to fill in for Tom Hawkins, who is out of action after needing foot surgery. Prized Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson and former skipper Nat Fyfe have impressed for the Dockers in their 11-point practice match loss to Adelaide in Perth. Fyfe was on song from the outset, taking a series of marks on the lead early in the match before kicking his first goal in the second quarter. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. On the Gold Coast, the Suns led by 16 points early and it should have been more as Jack Lukosius and Sam Flanders impressed. By Sydney Swans Media on Feb 25, 2022, 1 . Jye Menzie kicked three goals for the Bombers. AFL practice match results - Winners, score, Supercoach tips, injuries Western Bulldogs 12.10.82 lost to Hawthorn 15.7.97 - Whitten Oval. Carlton 9.13 (67) defeated St Kilda 8.12 (60) New boys Adam Cerra (MID - $490,200) and George Hewett (DEF/MID - $399,00) both impressed for the Blues while skipper Patrick Cripps (MID - $454,800). Old bull Rory Sloane, playing his first game since tearing his ACL in round five last season, was embraced by teammates after booting a first-half major. The 3 big takeaways from Swans v Lions practice match. Essendon's rookie-listed prospect Patrick Voss produced one of the highlights of the hitout when he took a gutsy mark, running with the flight of the ball. Picture: Getty Images The two clubs were to play well into Thursday evening, but the first four periods were set aside mainly for their AFL players. The clear highlight for Melbourne in the 16.9 (105) to 6.10 (46) win was the debut of ruck combination Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy. On Thursday, February 23, Geelong will host Hawthorn at GMHBA Stadium and Essendon will travel to Gold Coast to play the Suns, with both games to start at 4pm local time. While it was only a dress rehearsal, it exposed the gulf in class and experience that the young Hawks must overcome if they are to be competitive this season. | 01:06, *Odds are current as of 2nd March 2023, 4:07am AEST, Patrick Cripps of the Blues leaves the field during the 2023 AFL match simulation between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at Ikon Park on February 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Carlton forward Harry McKay kicked three goals and Charlie Curnow also was prominent, with former Brisbane forward Daniel McStay also kicking three for the Magpies. After several opportunities inside 50s went unrewarded, Matt Kennedy hit the scoreboard before Josh Honey added another for the Blues their third for the quarter. McStay switched from Brisbane to Collingwood as a free agent during the off-season on a massive five-year, $3 million deal, with many questioning the move given the 27-year old had never previously kicked over 30 goals in a season. New Crows recruit Izak Rankine showed his class with two first-half goals, the second a clever snap over his shoulder, and ended the match with three goals to his name. There are no scores for the Collingwood v Hawthorn, Sydney v GWS and Geelong v Richmond games as . The premiership big man was also strong at ground level, with one of his intercepts in the first half resulting in a Fyfe mark in attack. The Crows broke the game open with a five-goal burst in the third quarter, but the match was a closely-fought affair apart from that. The premiership big man was also strong at ground level, with one of his intercepts in the first half resulting in a Fyfe mark in attack. In the other match in Perth, West Coast edged Port Adelaide by eight points, 13.6 (84) to 11.10 (76). 1 target in attack in a strong performance. Dan McStay also got off a promising start by booting the next major to break a three-goal run from the Blues. The Hawks lost Changkouth Jiath to calf soreness before the hitout. Perth has a Western Australia-South Australia double, with Fremantle playing Adelaide and West Coast taking on Port Adelaide. But Essendon kicked five goals to nil in the third period to take control and held on to their lead. 10h AAP. "He rolled his ankle. Jack Henry kicked two goals early, but did not return after the first two periods and it's understood he suffered a foot injury. Will Day and Jai Newcombe were lively and Dylan Moore kicked three goals, but the Hawks could not penetrate Geelong's rock-solid defence and were torched regularly on the rebound. Henry is an option to fill in for Tom Hawkins, who is out of action after needing foot surgery. Jeez, hes looking ominous, Harry McKay, Fox Footys Ben Waterworth exclaimed. The Crows lost Josh Worrell to a hamstring injury. Jack Henry kicked two goals early, but did not return after the first two periods and it's understood he suffered a foot injury. But he saved his best for last with a 50m set shot in the dying minutes of the match. St Kilda v Brisbane at RSEA Park, 3:30pm AEST The clear highlight for Melbourne in the 16.9 (105) to 6.10 (46) win was the debut of ruck combination Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy. The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the AFL's 2023 pre-season plans. On the Gold Coast, the Suns led by 16 points early and it should have been more as Jack Lukosius and Sam Flanders impressed. Hes a genuine winger with a bit more of a mature body than (Lochie) OBrien and (Matt) Cotrell, Barlow added. St Kilda will face Essendon at RSEA Park on the Saturday afternoon before Sydney takes on Carlton in Blacktown and West Coast hosts Adelaide at its home base in the west. Geelong's three key AFL trade recruits have made promising starts as the premiers mauled a young Hawthorn side by 85 points. But it seems as though Eagles players still have a soft spot for Rioli, with West Coast captain Luke Shuey giving his former teammate a hug before the match. Jake Lever's ankle injury was the one setback for Melbourne as they overwhelmed St Kilda by 59 points in their AFL match practice. The attendance and broadcast details for the match simulations will be announced in due course. Is it Carlton's year? The Kangaroos showed plenty of promise at their Arden St headquarters, with No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel making an immediate impact and kicking three goals. AFL practice matches scores, pre-season games 2023: Carlton Blues defeat Collingwood Magpies, Daniel McStay stars, Ollie Hollands Round 1 HOME AFL $3m answer to Pies' glaring chasm; R1 Blues bolters emerge but Cripps sent for scans: 3-2-1 North's no.3 pick fires in first term! Brisbane beat the Swans 15.9 (99) to 8.6 (54), while Melbourne kicked clear late to belt St Kilda 16.9 (105) to 6.10 (46) at Moorabbin in the afternoon. Cats newcomers Ollie Henry, Taylor Bruhn and Jack Bowes were all prominent on Thursday at GMHBA Stadium, while fringe key position player Esava Ratugolea also impressed in the 21.12 (138) to 7.11 (53) romp. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? The two-time Brownlow medallist should have booted another before halftime, but his set shot from 35m out missed. The Kangaroos showed plenty of promise at their Arden St headquarters, with No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel making an immediate impact and kicking three goals. It means the Pies midfield also featuring the likes of Jack Crisp, Taylor Adams, Jordan De Goey and Scott Pendlebury suddenly bats very deep, but its an area they were well beaten in the new-look groups first hit-out. Melbourne experimented with resting them in attack or on the bench. But the early signs looked good from McStay playing as a deeper forward compared to when he used to work further up the ground at Brisbane. "He is elite," Eagles assistant coach Daniel Pratt said of Yeo. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? On the Gold Coast, the Suns led by 16 points early and it should have been more as Jack Lukosius and Sam Flanders impressed. Will Day and Jai Newcombe were lively and Dylan Moore kicked three goals, but the Hawks could not penetrate Geelong's rock-solid defence and were torched regularly on the rebound. Star recruit Tim Taranto shone in Richmond's new-look attack as they held off North Melbourne. Craig McRaes also looks set to give Nick Daicos more time on the ball, with the father-son gun showing promising signs with a few really classy moments. "He is elite," Eagles assistant coach Daniel Pratt said of Yeo. We haven't seen him do that for a few years due to injury.". AFL practice matches: Blues, Tigers claim wins, Selwood to help Melbourne through stormy period, Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions, AFL goes from three to four field umpires in '23, Saints' Membrey no certainty for season opener, Cats dealt blow with Jack Henry to undergo foot surgery, Bomber Dyson Heppell struck down by foot injury, Triple premiership Tiger Castagna retires, Docker Luke Jackson ruled out with head knock, ESPN's 2023 crystal ball predictions for all major Australian codes, ESPN's biggest Australian headlines of 2022. But he saved his best for last with a 50m set shot in the dying minutes of the match. Jordan De Goey - Took the first centre bounce and was dynamic through the midfield as well as competitive when he rested forward. Carlton proved too strong for Collingwood in a competitive hit-out behind three goals from Harry McKay, winning by 10 points, 12.12 (84) to 11.8 (74). But Essendon kicked five goals to nil in the third period to take control and held on to their lead. In sweltering conditions at Ikon Park, the athleticism and height of McKay and Curnow ensured a depleted Blues outfit that was missing 13 players to injury saw off a Magpies unit at . You can watch every AFL practice game and match simulation via Fox Footy - which is broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo. But the Blues dominated Collingwood through the centre of the ground on Friday to help them gain ascendancy in the matchup as the likes of Patrick Cripps, Adam Cerra and Matt Kennedy went to work. After only playing nine games last season, Martin looked in ominous touch for the Tigers on Friday with two goals. Cats newcomers Ollie Henry, Taylor Bruhn and Jack Bowes were all prominent on Thursday at GMHBA Stadium, while fringe key position player Esava Ratugolea also impressed in the 21.12 (138) to 7.11 (53) romp. After his injury-marred 2022 season, Melbourne forward Tom McDonald looked in solid form. The premiership big man was also strong at ground level, with one of his intercepts in the first half resulting in a Fyfe mark in attack. Every player's Fantasy score from the practice matches FANTASY Every player's Fantasy score from the practice matches Check out every player's score from the nine practice matches Brought to you by Feb 28, 2022, 6:05pm Patrick Dangerfield and Nick Vlastuin compete during a practice match on February 26, 2022. He hobbled off the ground, but he was walking around in the rooms and he was handing footballs out (to fans) after the game," Clarke said. AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? The official practice matches from Mar 2-4 will have expert Fox Footy. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? Lever went off before halftime on Friday at the Saints' Moorabbin headquarters and did not reappear, but the initial word is that his injury is not serious. Another area the Magpies addressed in the off-season was the addition of Tom Mitchell to beef-up their midfield a weak point from last season. McStay made it five consecutive goals for the Pies after a big contested mark to show his worth as one of the clubs marquee recruits. Is it Carlton's year? Is it Carlton's year? The Hawks lost Changkouth Jiath to calf soreness before the hitout. 3-2-1 Merrett outlines the Bombers' 2023 plans | 02:02 Ben Cotton from Fox Sports @ben_cotton15 On the Gold Coast, the Suns led by 16 points early and it should have been more as Jack Lukosius and Sam Flanders impressed. Picture: AFL Photos, Bailey Smith and Jy Simpkin in action during the R5 clash between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on April 15, 2022. In the other match in Perth, West Coast edged Port Adelaide by eight points, 13.6 (84) to 11.10 (76). All 18 clubs will be scheduled just the one official practice clash ahead of the season proper due to the . After Hawthorn's Jarman Impey kicked the first goal, it was all Geelong. Both WA clubs are expected to head to South Australia during the pre-season next year under a similar arrangement, which has allowed the four clubs to avoid pre-season Derbies and Showdowns. We haven't seen him do that for a few years due to injury.". As reported by AFL.com.au last week, 16 of the 18 clubs will take part in match simulations on February 23 and 24 before all clubs will play official practice matches on March 2-4. While it is a work in progress, the Demons captain and the boom recruit from Collingwood worked well together and will be a handful for opposition midfields and defenders. West Coast's first-round draft pick Elijah Hewett provided a last-quarter highlight with a crumbing goal. Fyfe nailed his second goal in the third quarter after a holding the ball decision was followed by a 50m penalty. An early statement here.. While it is a work in progress, the Demons captain and the boom recruit from Collingwood worked well together and will be a handful for opposition midfields and defenders. Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis produced a series of classy moments in a positive sign for the Power. Boak took the full brunt of McGovern's leg and looked ginger as he made his way off the field. All official practice matches will be free to attend and broadcast on Foxtel and Kayo. McKay set up Carltons fourth goal in a row with Lochie OBrien kicking truly from a set shot. The Blues responded with the next three majors though including a couple of nice moments from Tom De Koning and a long-range finish from Harry McKay, with the ball living in the home teams forward half in the opening period. The Bulldogs jumped out of the blocks and led for much of . Prized Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson and former skipper Nat Fyfe have impressed for the Dockers in their 11-point practice match loss to Adelaide in Perth. West Coast expressed their disappointment when Rioli sought a trade to Port at the end of last season. After his injury-marred 2022 season, Melbourne forward Tom McDonald looked in solid form. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? After Hawthorn's Jarman Impey kicked the first goal, it was all Geelong. Is it Carlton's year? Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti snapped a goal as he continues his return from last year's short-lived retirement, while father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr was also lively after a quiet start. Fyfe kicked three goals - including a 50m set shot late in the match - while Jackson was lively in the ruck and dangerous in stints up forward in Adelaide's 12.5 (77) to 10.6 (66) victory. | 01:06 Ben Cotton from Fox Sports @ben_cotton15 6h AAP. A DYNAMIC forward line led by Coleman Medal winners Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow delivered an ominous early warning of their firepower, as Carlton overwhelmed Collingwood in Friday's pre-season practice match.. While it is a work in progress, the Demons captain and the boom recruit from Collingwood worked well together and will be a handful for opposition midfields and defenders. We sometimes forget how good he is. Then the small forward discussion as well trying to find some capable and consistent small forwards is the challenge for Carlton. The AFL has named the date for Season 8's AFLW draft . We haven't seen him do that for a few years due to injury.". AFLW 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - North's time to shine? Brisbane beat the Swans 15.9 (99) to 8.6 (54), while Melbourne kicked clear late to belt St Kilda 16.9 (105) to 6.10 (46) at Moorabbin in the afternoon. The two-time Brownlow medallist should have booted another before halftime, but his set shot from 35m out missed. In the first pre-season hitout between clubs on Thursday, the Cats continued where they left off from last September's thumping Grand Final win over Sydney. West Coast expressed their disappointment when Rioli sought a trade to Port at the end of last season. How hard is McKay to play on? Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Defender Griffin Logue, recruited from Fremantle, and midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke impressed for North. AFL PRE-SEASON - Thursday 5:00PM AEST Hawthorn v Collingwood. Brisbane star Lachie Neale was crunched in their 45-point win over the Swans in Sydney, but he played out the game. 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