VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

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Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #30 – April 10, 2016, 12:25:39 pm

Mr Plow smashing it by the sounds of things.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #31 – April 10, 2016, 01:09:03 pm

Quote from: LP on April 10, 2016, 11:38:45 am

So how tall and heavy was SOS in his playing days?

Again referring to that photo, Dennis is recorded at 185cm, 9cm shorter than SOS and Dorotich. Alvin is reported at 183cm, 2cm shorter than Dennis and The-Hyphen. I assert those figures are considerably rubbery.

I tell you what I'll do, I will email Geoff Southby this week if I get a chance and get him to ask Rhys to confirm what weight and height he played at.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #32 – April 10, 2016, 01:16:21 pm

Down by 4 goals at 3 quarter time.

DISPOSALS: Dick 23, Cuningham 20, Strachan 19, Viojo-Rainbow, White 17, Plowman 16. #WeMarchNorth #PJVFL

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #33 – April 10, 2016, 01:26:13 pm

3/4 time and we are down:
Northern Blues 8 - 5 - 53
Western Bulldogs 11 - 11 - 77

And the Dogs have kicked the 1st 2 of the last quarter, so it looks like it is done and dusted.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #34 – April 10, 2016, 01:35:19 pm

Things falling apart in the last quarter: the Dogs are now over 40 points in front and have kicked 4 goals to our none.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #35 – April 10, 2016, 01:35:42 pm

DITA at 3/4 time, just like the senior side. What gives ?

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Reply #36 – April 10, 2016, 01:37:39 pm

Quote from: crashlander on April 10, 2016, 01:26:13 pm

3/4 time and we are down:
Northern Blues 8 - 5 - 53
Western Bulldogs 11 - 11 - 77

And the Dogs have kicked the 1st 2 of the last quarter, so it looks like it is done and dusted.

Crash, how much of the game has Plowman played?

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #37 – April 10, 2016, 01:41:00 pm

I can't tell yet: I'm getting my info from twitter, and with very little happening that is good the posts have not been thick and fast.
When the tweets come quickly, there is a lot happening, and that is usually good for us.

I am happy to get even that, but there is nothing like actually being there.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #38 – April 10, 2016, 01:47:31 pm

All over and we really crashed out in the last quarter.

Northern Blues 8 - 7 - 55
Western Bulldogs 15 - 14 - 104

GOALS: Jones 3, Gallucci 2, Viojo-Rainbow, Jaksch, Gorringe.

Jones got 2 of his 3 in a couple of moments in the 2nd quarter. Jaksch and Gorringe got 1 each. None of these performances shouts out 'play me in the seniors' to me.

DISPOSALS: Dick 30, Tutt 27, Strachan 25, Viojo-Rainbow 24, White 24, Cuningham 21.

Tutt may get a call up with 27 possessions. Dick continues to show he has this level covered, but the questions over his pace remain. White will be in line for a game after this sort of effort. DVR and Cunningham must have shown something.

I will be interested to read any reports.
I am assuming that Plowman got 3 quarters, going from these statistics.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #39 – April 10, 2016, 04:05:40 pm

Interesting experience out at the home of the Dishlickers... some pretty feral stuff patrolling the area!

Skill errors, turnovers, skill errors, turnovers... that was the story of the match. There were times when the NBs got a hold of the Doggies but poor finishing and turnovers cost us dearly. We won plenty of ball only to cough it up way too easily, and that was demoralising.

What is it with these last qtr fadeouts? We got to within 3 kicks of the Dishlickers at one stage in the 3rd and had momentum... but the continual poor / wasted disposals were astonishing at times. Had it not been for so many of these wayward disposals, we'd could have taken the lead. Our intensity in the 3rd was great but such poor reward for effort on the scoreboard was costly when the Dishlickers clunked a couple late.

Plowman played most of the game. What a class act, though he did appear to tire a little - his first half was something. He's really vocal on the field and works hard off the ball. Gee, whatever he does he does very well. One of those blokes who seems to have plenty of time to dispose of the ball and/or weave through traffic. His disposal efficiency would have been very high, as would DVRs who swept down back and got plenty of the aggott... beautiful kick. Improved on last week but still a way to go.

G-M battled hard and tried to take the game on and dash at times but today wasn't his day. Caught too often.

Tutt was probably our best player but don't get carried away with the stats... too many of his disposals were turnovers. However, he worked his @rse off and created, linked and gave the side some real spark. Took a ripper courageous mark in defence. Gives his all... maybe we can transplant DVRs disposal into Tutt!

Couldn't fault Jones' attitude and attack on the ball and man. But, sheesh, I felt sorry for him at times because the delivery to him/inside 50 was simply awful. One of our better players.

Gorringe? What were we thinking?

Although Dick is slow, he really has strung together good efforts and has linked up with other defenders really well. One of our much better players. His disposal wasn't as bad as many of his team mates.

White was White... solid. Would have liked to have seen more from him at his level.

Sumner was serviceable and did some good things... you can see the class, but there just wasn't enough of it today.

Cuningham was better than last week. Got his share of hard ball and linked really well at times. Didn't see much of his dash/run and carry but a more disciplined game from him. Got caught with the ball too often for my liking. But every now and then today there were glimpses of some classy attacking stuff...just not enough though.

Like Gallucci, just needs to be 'in the game' more.

Jaksch was used mainly in defence. RR will be pleased that he actually tried some side-ways stuff... almost broke in half, but he gave it a go. Was good in contested marks and showed improved attitude/desire. Good to see him trying to impose himself on contests rather than cherry picking.

Clem Smith might be out for a while with a reckless crunch on an opponent. Did a couple of nice things but still seems too intent on making his mark as a tackler/tough guy rather than creating and hurting the opposition with his disposals.

I thought Gowers was a little better than last week. At least he puts his body into the contest.

When Wood was in the ruck we had first use more often. His tap work was pleasing and he took a couple of grabs around the ground as well, but nothing outstanding. After Phillips effort last night, probably a flip of the coin between these two.

Korcheck has plenty to learn but on the positive side of the ledger, he did do some good things... couple of effective handballs and almost a great grab up forward. Got caught badly in front of their goal which resulted in a major... Hope he keeps improving. Got himself into the right position at times.

There were things to like about our intensity and ability to win the ball, but as I mentioned before, the rank amateur disposal literally cost us quite a few goals. It's as if (and maybe the same for the Seniors) we're at stage one of turning things around (the 'reset')... be in the contest, win the contest, be bold... we just don't have the finesse as yet to get effective impact/reward from/for our boldness, but you'd reckon it'd come as long as we persist.

A few blokes might have staked a reasonable claim for elevation but really only Plowman was emphatic.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #40 – April 10, 2016, 04:39:43 pm

Thanks Baggers

We really need some of the NBs to be putting pressure on the blokes in the firsts.

It seems like Plowman was a good pick up. I expect that he will have at least one more run in the NBs before being considered for selection.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #41 – April 10, 2016, 04:42:29 pm

Thanks Baggers. Can't wait to see Plowman in the seniors.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #42 – April 10, 2016, 04:50:56 pm

Quote from: Baggers on April 10, 2016, 04:05:40 pm

Skill errors, turnovers, skill errors, turnovers... that was the story of the match. There were times when the NBs got a hold of the Doggies but poor finishing and turnovers cost us dearly. We won plenty of ball only to cough it up way too easily, and that was demoralising.

So we practice the TO's and skill errors in the 2's it seems...sort of. It seems we are working on perfecting high risk high reward game plan. When its on song, it will be ok. ATM, we aren't executing because we are in the learning phase at it looks bad when it results in the TO's and errors.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #43 – April 10, 2016, 05:23:02 pm

Quote from: Gointocarlton on April 10, 2016, 04:50:56 pm

So we practice the TO's and skill errors in the 2's it seems...sort of. It seems we are working on perfecting high risk high reward game plan. When its on song, it will be ok. ATM, we aren't executing because we are in the learning phase at it looks bad when it results in the TO's and errors.

BB has stated emphatically, after last week IIRC, that we will be persisting with the game plan and suffer in the short term until we get good at it. It could be painful for a bit longer yet but at least it shows a long term view.

Re: VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Footscray at Footscray

Reply #44 – April 10, 2016, 05:28:43 pm

V.Rainbow needs to keep up this bit of form he seems to be in.....Buckley,Boekhorst are struggling and Sumner needs some more match fitness....reckon the Rainbow might not be far off a game as BB is probably going to be a bit more keen to rotate and try players if we keep getting belted.