AFL players in the reserves: Who’s pressing their case for a senior return via VFL, WAFL or SANFL?

August 22, 2022 Abraham Smith

With the last eight suspended after a thrilling Round 23, clubs will now try to find their way in the pre-final bye as we approach the final day of September.

Carlton is outside the eight after a crushing one-point loss to arch-rival Collingwood.

This opened the door for the Western Bulldogs, who had a lead against Hawthorn to secure the final spot in the Eight.

Melbourne shot up to second after a demolition from Brisbane at Friday night’s Gabba, while Sydney finished third after surviving a scare from St Kilda.

Geelong took care of West Coast and now awaits the pies for the first qualifying final.

Richmond continues on their merry way as they prepare to meet the Lions in two weeks time.

The sports news has the latest news on AFL players in the reserves.

Josh Schache submitted his name to be recalled for the first final against Fremantle.

Schache scored seven goals in a dominant display over the weekend and let manager Luke Beveridge know of his desire to be away from the senior team.

Josh Bruce and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan remained relatively calm in the win against Hawthorn, making way for the in-form Chess.

Toby McLean could also be considered to take on the Dockers and play his second game of the year.

Struggling with injuries, McLean has not had it easy over the past two seasons but has had a strong year in the VFL, including his weekend efforts.

The 2016 Premiership player amassed 34 touches, nine clearances and four points in the Dogs’ big win.

Collingwoods Callum Brown also raised his hand for a senior recall after an impressive performance in the VFL.

Brown, who fell out of favor in 2022, amassed 36 possessions and six releases at IKON Park.

The Pies meet Geelong in the first round of the finals and are hoping Taylor Adams will return in two weeks or the Son-of-a-Gun could be in for his seventh match of the year.

Mitch Robinson and Deven Robertson made it difficult for Chris Fagan at the selection table for the first elimination final against Richmond.

Robinson, who was the sub on Friday night, played in the VFL and had a day off, amassing 42 departures and 10 releases.

His accomplice Robertson put on a similar performance, scoring three goals from his 30 possessions and suggesting his name for recall.

The Lions don’t have much room for error in their quest for Premiership glory in 2022 and need to be near perfect from now on.

How AFL Players Have Performed in the VFL, SANFL, and WAFL

Adelaide

Fischer McAsey – eight touches and three marks
Matt Crouch – 41 possessions, eight clearances and seven tackles
Jackson Hately – 26 dismounts, four marks and four tackles
Luke Pedlar – two goals, 16 touches and eight hits
Billy Frampton – 32 possessions and 14 marks
Elliot Himmelberg – three goals, 14 disposals and eight goals
Lachlan Sholl – 30 touches and eight points

Brisbane

Kai Lohmann – eight touches and two tackles
Deven Robertson – three goals, 30 possessions and six tackles
Mitch Robinson – 42 disposals, 10 clearances and 11 markings
Nakia Cockatoo – 16 touches and three points
Darcy Fort – one goal, 32 hits, 11 clearances and 18 possessions
Ryan Lester – one goal, 21 disposals and seven points

carlton

Paddy Dow – 24 touches and seven releases
Tom De Koning – 14 possessions, 15 hits and five marks
Jack Carroll – 22 orders and six marks
Brodie Kemp – two goals, 16 touches and six hits
Lachie Plowman – 14 possessions and five marks

Collingwood

Trent Bianco – 20 touches and four points
Callum Brown – 36 possessions, seven marks and six releases
Will Kelly – 21 orders and nine marks
Trey Ruscoe – 30 touches and 13 points
Caleb Poulter – 26 possessions and nine marks
Jack Madgen – one goal, 11 disposals and four points
Josh Carmichael – two goals, 20 touches and six tackles

Essendon

Fremantle

Jye Amiss – one goal and four touches
Connor Blakely – 17 possessions, six tackles and three marks
Neil Erasmus – three goals, 23 disposals and five goals
Travis Colyer – eight touches and three marks
Liam Henry – one goal, 26 possessions and 14 marks

geelong

Shaun Higgins – one goal, 20 touches and five hits
Quinton Narkle – 24 possessions and seven marks
Shannon Neale – three goals, 12 disposals and eight strikes
Luke Dahlhaus – 31 touches and five points

gold coast

Jack Bowes – one goal, 31 touches, 11 tackles and 10 clearances
Rory Thompson – 10 possessions and three marks
Oleg Markov – 31 departures and eight marks
Josh Corbett – one goal, nine touches and six hits
Jeremy Sharp – 34 possessions, eight marks and five releases
James Tsitas – one goal, 25 disposals and nine releases
Chris Burgess – five goals, 12 touches and five marks

GWS giants

Conor Stone – 16 touches and seven marks
Xavier O’Halloran – 20 possessions, six tackles and seven clearances
Bobby Hill – nine orders and four marks

hawthorn

Jacob Koschitzke – 12 touches and five points
Liam Shiels – 32 possessions, eight releases and six tackles
Kyle Hartigan – 19 departures and eight marks

Melbourne

Toby Bedford – 12 touches and nine tackles
Bailey Laurie – 12 possessions and two releases
Adam Tomlinson – 20 orders and four marks
Jacob Van Rooyen – four goals, twelve touches and four hits
James Jordon – 27 possessions, eight tackles and five marks
Sam Weideman – six departures and two marks
Luke Dunstan – one goal, 14 touches and three hits
Oscar Baker – one goal, 23 possessions and nine marks

North Melbourne

Atu Bosenvulagi – 15 touches and five points
Josh Walker – 19 possessions and 11 marks
Tarryn Thomas – three goals, 22 disposals and six marks
Phoenix Spicer – two goals and eight touches
Aaron Hall – one goal, 37 possessions and five tackles

Port Adelaide

Trent McKenzie – 19 touches and six points
Sam Hayes – 25 hit-outs, 12 possessions and three tackles
Brynn Teakle – four goals, nine dismounts and five hits
Sam Mayes – 25 touches, six clearances and five tackles

Richmond

Jake Aarts – 35 touches, six clearances and five tackles
Ivan Soldo – one goal, 13 possessions, 37 hits and eight clearances
Riley Collier-Dawkins – 29 divestitures and four releases
Hugo Ralphsmith – one goal, 27 touches and three tackles

St Kilda

Jack Bytel – two goals, 28 touches, 12 tackles and 12 clearances
Matthew Allison – one goal, 18 possessions and four marks
Leo Connolly – 15 disposals

Sydney

Hayden McLean – three goals, 15 touches and nine hits
Harry Cunningham – 18 possessions, six marks and five tackles
Braeden Campbell – 17 dismounts and four tackles
Ben Ronke – three goals, 16 touches and five tackles
James Bell – two goals, 28 possessions and six marks
Matt Roberts – 37 departures and eight marks
Joel Amartey – four goals, 16 touches and nine hits

West Coast

Zane Trew – one goal, 15 touches and five tackles
Patrick Naish – 37 possessions, eight marks and seven tackles

Western bulldogs

Josh Schache – seven goals, 24 touches and nine hits
Toby McLean – 34 possessions, nine releases and four marks
Louis Butler – 21 orders and six marks
Buku Khamis – 18 touches and seven points
Anthony Scott – four goals, 25 possessions and 20 marks
Lachlan McNeil – one goal, 22 disposals and five marks
Luke Cleary – 21 touches and eight points
Riley Garcia – one goal, 21 possessions and six marks
Alex Keath – 25 departures and nine marks

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