Coburg practice match this week

[mightytiges]

Thursday 13th March

Seniors Geelong vs Coburg Tigers @ Skilled Stadium 3.30pm

Saturday 15th March

Reserves Coburg Tigers vs Port Melbourne @ Trevor Barker Beach Oval 11.10am
Seniors Coburg Tigers vs Port Melbourne @ Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2.00pm

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How does Coburg work this week in relation to Richmond with 2 matches in 3 days  ???. Are RFC players allowed to play on Thursday as it's a week before the Carlton game?

[TFL]

MT,

Game against Port Melbourne has been cancelled.

Coburg will be playing against Geelong as listed on Thursday, seniors only and there will be RFC players playing also.

Not 100% sure but i think by playing it Thursday we can play whoever we like instead of having to apply for certain players to play.

[mightytiges]

Thanks for that TFL  .

You would know more than me and I'm probably thinking of an old rule but I always thought AFL players were meant to have the week off before round 1 unless the club gains permission from the AFL for a player(s) to play in the VFL (eg: ask for more match practice for a player who has missed part of the preseason).

[WilliamPowell]

The ever sulky Chutney agrees with TFL 100% 

[TFL]

From what i have heard, it may be some sort of a "loophole" in the rule.

By playing Thursday, it isnt technically the weekend. Not sure how acurate this is but it also works well in regards to the players having a weeks break before Rd1 also.

Coburg Season Launch and Jumper Presentation is also on this Thursday night.

[mightytiges]

Cheers for clearing that up guys  . Got to love those loopholes lol.

Hopefully someone can give up a report on the game ...hint hint  .

[one-eyed]

Cogs, Polak, Schulz, McGuane and Graham are likely to play for Coburg this Thursday ...

Meanwhile, the Tigers are considering whether to give Mark Coughlan another run for Coburg in the VFL on Thursday as he recovers from consecutive knee reconstructions.

After encouraging VFL performances he was solid in his return to the seniors against Geelong last Friday night.

Graham Polak (bruised heel) and Jay Schulz (ribs) are likely to apply for permission to play in the VFL game -- also against Geelong -- alongside Luke McGuane and Angus Graham, who have had limited preparations.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,23353254-19742,00.html

[tigersalive]

Cogs, Polak, Schulz, McGuane and Graham are likely to play for Coburg this Thursday ...

Meanwhile, the Tigers are considering whether to give Mark Coughlan another run for Coburg in the VFL on Thursday as he recovers from consecutive knee reconstructions.

After encouraging VFL performances he was solid in his return to the seniors against Geelong last Friday night.

Graham Polak (bruised heel) and Jay Schulz (ribs) are likely to apply for permission to play in the VFL game -- also against Geelong -- alongside Luke McGuane and Angus Graham, who have had limited preparations.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,23353254-19742,00.html

I reckon a half would be good for Cogs.  Keep the ball rolling for him.

[WilliamPowell]

Coburg Season Launch and Jumper Presentation is also on this Thursday night.

Yes it is  Always a good night 

And doesn't cost $175 per head 

[mightytiges]

Cogs, Polak, Schulz, McGuane and Graham are likely to play for Coburg this Thursday ...

Meanwhile, the Tigers are considering whether to give Mark Coughlan another run for Coburg in the VFL on Thursday as he recovers from consecutive knee reconstructions.

After encouraging VFL performances he was solid in his return to the seniors against Geelong last Friday night.

Graham Polak (bruised heel) and Jay Schulz (ribs) are likely to apply for permission to play in the VFL game -- also against Geelong -- alongside Luke McGuane and Angus Graham, who have had limited preparations.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,23353254-19742,00.html

I reckon a half would be good for Cogs.  Keep the ball rolling for him.

The word is the Pussies will also have a few senior players going around so another chance for Cogs and co. to have a good hitout against the best. 

[wilba]

who playing for coburg on richmond list this week can someone give info?

[one-eyed]

who playing for coburg on richmond list this week can someone give info?

McGuane and Rance definitely are wilba. The papers say Cogs, Gus, Polak and maybe Schulz will also play today.

[jezza]

Some details here:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=421564

[mightytiges]

Some details here:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=421564

Thanks for the link jezza  . Good wrap on Rance.

Going by the Geelong BF board they fielded a very strong VFL team with Ottens, Ablett and Selwood playing.

[Smokey]

Going by the Geelong BF board they fielded a very strong VFL team with Ottens, Ablett and Selwood playing.

Adds credibility to Wallace's quote that they (Geelong) are 'ready' for Round 1 and will be very hard to beat regardless of the opponent.  Sounds like they have a plan to stamp themselves on this year's competition very early on and intimidate their opponents with a good dose of pre-match 'hopelessness'.