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VFL Report | Round 1 (Western Bulldogs)

The Footscray Bulldogs were defeated by Casey Demons in their 2023 VFL season opener at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon.

The Demons were ultimately too strong, kicking away to a 24-point margin at the last break, leaving the boys in red, white and blue unable to steal the victory. The second half saw both teams hungry to take the win, and looked like it would turn into a nail-biter as the Dogs came as close as a two-point margin, after goals from Luke Goater and debutant Charlie Clarke. The Footscray Bulldogs were defeated by Casey Demons in their 2023 VFL season opener at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon.

VFL team news: Fogarty returns for Round 1 (Carlton Football Club)

The Blues will have a backline full of AFL-listed names, with Dom Akuei, Alex Cincotta, Sam Durdin, Brodie Kemp and Lachie Plowman all named: they'll be joined ...

Lochie O’Brien will front up in the VFL tonight after being activated as sub in last night’s clash with the reigning premiers. Alongside Parks, key VFL recruits Liam McMahon and Ben Ronke will both feature for the Blues, who will be led by sole captain Ben Crocker for the first time. The Blues will have a backline full of AFL-listed names, with Dom Akuei, Alex Cincotta, Sam Durdin, Brodie Kemp and Lachie Plowman all named: they’ll be joined by Luke Parks, the former Carlton AFL rookie who signed with the VFL program for 2023.

TEAMS: Smithy's VFL Round One (AFL)

There are star recruits everywhere at Arden Street Oval, with Harley Bennell making his debut for Port Melbourne alongside Sam Naismith (Sydney), Fraser Rosman ...

Maley (36), J. Street (55), J. Veale (57), J. Sheldrick (29), J. Hannan (29), C.Clarke (8) Lane (34), J.Wilkinson (40), N.Stuhldreier (31) Laurie (16), J. Smith (34), J. Hayes (57), J. Henderson (36), J. Annand (36), J. McDowell-White (50), T.Fullarton (21), S.

Paddy wows for the Blues while Allan impresses on debut in Round ... (SEN)

The VFL season started last night as the Cats and Magpies starting the year with a win.

Finlay Macrae was also impressive and dominated in the guts with a goal from 30 touches. The 18-year-old slotted in with ease and collected 24 touches, a goal and eight inside 50s. The future of the Magpies midfield looks to be in good hands with 2022 first round draft pick Edward Allan playing his first match in the black and white.

Around the state leagues: Lion lights it up, new Roo's impressive start (AFL)

State league affiliate: Adelaide (SANFL) This weekend: -. The SANFL competition will kick off on Friday, March 31. Adelaide will take on Port Adelaide in ...

The WAFL competition will kick off on Friday, April 7. [Check out all the stats from Footscray's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5095) [Check out all the stats from Sydney's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5096) [Check out all the stats from Sandringham's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5091) [Check out all the stats from Casey's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5095) [Check out all the stats from GWS's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5100) [Check out all the stats from Geelong's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5093) [Check out all the stats from Essendon's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5100) [Check out all the stats from Collingwood's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5094) [Check out all the stats from Carlton's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5093) The SANFL competition will kick off on Friday, March 31. [Check out all the stats from Brisbane's clash](https://www.afl.com.au/vfl/matches/5097)

VFL R1 match report: Roos fall in season opener, draft pick shines (North Melbourne Football Club)

No.4 draft selection George Wardlaw got through unscathed in North Melbourne's VFL loss to Port Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.

Playing further up the ground was Phoenix Spicer who was lively on his way to a goal and 10 disposals. but I thought his energy around the footy and will to hunt and compete was outstanding. The Kangaroos made a bright start in front of their home crowd with a Sam Lowson goal coming in the opening 90 seconds which the home side built on to create an 11-point lead, but after quarter-time, it was Port Melbourne that gained the edge. With his game time managed, the 18-year-old headed to the rooms after three quarters with 12 disposals, six tackles and a goal to his name. "He's done a power of work to give himself the chance to go out there with the freedom to play and he was on managed minutes today ... In his first game as a Kangaroo, the midfielder tallied three tackles in the opening term and played a starring role in the second which he capped off with a major.