As K pointed out, VFL good form does not automatically transfer to good AFL form. And this applies, especially, to the perplexing selection of Pitto... to replace a mid... WTF! I don't care how well Pitto played in the Magoos, his selection unsettled our side. Another sentimental selection?
Personally, I think Binnsy is close but his light body still concerns me... needs more strength in the contest. When the going got really hard and tough in the VFL Rottingwood game, especially in the second half, Binnsy went missing.
Ollie hasn't been down on form, he's been ordinary. Reality. Tries his heart out, but tackle failures and fumbles worry me. I'd definitely give him a spell in the Magoos to regain touch and work on hurting the opposition with possessions... not to mention much needed confidence.
Acres and Cotters are our best wingmen... both can run all day, defend well and then hit the scoreboard.
Agree Cotters on the wing is perfect. Ollie is young and needs to improve his game but we need to blood some youngsters as well. Would like to see Ollie play in the midfield at VFL to get his hands on the ball and win some clearances.
Cunners isnt perfect but has a good goal assist and tackle game.
First of all, VFL form doesn't mean AFL form. Plenty of great VFL players haven't made it at AFL level.
Secondly, where do you want us to play Binns? Acres, Hollands (x2), Cottrell all play similar position and all are doing well enough in those positions so far. So we drop a regular AFL player for a rookie because......why?
I've got nothing against Binns. Honestly, i couldn't pick him out of a crowd, i just don't understand why we are pushing for a bloke when he doesn't fill a position we need filling. Its like if a ruck was the most in form player in the VFL and dominating all comers. Do we introduce him to the 1's when we have TDK (and now Pittonet) playing decent enough footy? No, there isn't a spot, no matter how well he might be playing.
Binns running power is outstanding he is perfect runner for transition play like Cottrell. He finds plenty of the ball through pure work rate. But what impresses me more is that work rate he also adds tackles and clearances to his game. 25 touches, 4 tackles 3 clearances from the young fella is fantastic for a wingman.
Cowan had his best game in VFL which is good to see. He will get a game next week. Missing quality young AFL listed mids.. Campo boys should clear that up next season. Moir has started his career slowly... Lemmey is showing something in Defence where Sam Durdin time could be up and Young may have received interest for his services maybe.
All teams in top four even top six play with one ruck with a relieving ruck. TDK plays 75% of the game with Harry winning some hit outs and clearances that frees up his game. Disrupted our form by changing formation that took away our run in transition. It was lost by the selection committee. No fault of Pitto btw...but can't afford to take away our run in transition.
Lacked run in the end - playing two rucks not suiting the demands of system as need more runners up and down the ground. The amount of marks we gave up in our D50 due to lack of pressure or covering was comical. Lost it on selection table.
