How far away is Goose?

[FullMonty]

Guy's,

I know he played at the weekend and hurt someone in a tackle but really, how far away do people think he is from getting a real game?

[saintbrat]

this is what the coach thinks

Fifty-year-old Richmond coach Terry Wallace can look no further than the day ahead, while 42-year-old Lyon is looking at Round 6 for a possible Raphael Clarke return, Round 7 for Max Hudghton and Round whenever for centre half-back Matt Maguire.

Lyon faces an embarrassment of riches, particularly with ruckman Ben McEvoy also flying in the VFL.

Maguire, whose career has been virtually put on hold since breaking the tibia and fibula in his left leg in a sickening collision with West Coast's Tyson Stenglein in 2006, is showing good signs in the VFL for Sandringham.

"He's improving weekly," Lyon said. "Am I happy? It's more about he's fit, he's well and he's finding form and getting footy minutes up.

"Since Round 18, 2006, it's been a really long, hard haul. He's had moments where you think he's there and then he's had a significant interruption.

"It's been a really tough battle for him. I'm on record to say I've admired the way he's fought back and physically he's about the best he's been for a long time.

"We're setting him up to succeed but, in saying that, it won't be a walk-up start for him this year."

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/ ... 42,00.html

[sainter2631]

From simply watching him in the VFL last week I have to say that he very very close. I understand them not wanting to rush him but surely he should retain his former spot in the coming weeks. He showed glimpses of his former self on the weekend and took the game on, proving to be way too strong for the Frankston fowards. Would love to see him back in action for the Saints...which would obviously provide a more accurate assessment of where his footy career is at.

[saintbrat]

this weeks Sandy game against the reigning VFL premiers will be a test for the Zebras

VFL Round 3 Saturday, APRIL 25

BOX HILL HAWKS V COBURG TIGERS 2PM BOX HILL CITY OVAL 3WBC 94.1FM
NORTHERN BULLANTS V PORT MELBOURNE 2PM NAB OVAL 3SER 97.7FM
Sunday, APRIL 26

WILLIAMSTOWN V WERRIBEE TIGERS 1.10PM BARTERCARD OVAL ABC1
FRANKSTON V CASEY SCORPIONS FRANKSTON PARK 2PM 3SER 97.7FM
BENDIGO BOMBERS V COLLINGWOOD QEO 2PM

SANDRINGHAM V NORTH BALLARAT TREVOR BARKER BEACH OVAL 2PM livevfl.com.au

BYE - GEELONG

To find out more about the 2009 VFL broadcasters, click on Media in the above menu and scroll to Broadcast Partners. Under Media, you can also find the Brodcast Schedule for Rounds 1-7.

To find out how to get to a game, click on About the VFL in the above menu and scroll to Ground Locations and Public Transport Routes.


http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page ... onID=60264

[Rickabee]

Does anybody know if we can get VFL radio coverage of the Sandy games over the internet? If so, where?

This would be helpful for those of us living outside of Victoria and unable to see the ABC TV coverage of the matches.

My thanks to anyone who can help sowe could at least "hear" how Goose and the other sainters are going.

[saintbrat]

Information here
mid thread on VFL info
http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... t=28352But the good news for this week is
LIVE webcast by VFL
http://livevfl.com.au/_/HOME.html

[BigMart]

Football fitness wise - nearly there.....

Game was - nearly there....

getting a game - About two tall defenders injuries away....

he is behind a few.....Blake Gibo Sam Zac Max all ahead