Re: Post Game Analysis: AFL 2021 Rd 10: Carlton vs Hawthorn
Reply #40 –
Was at the game. A few observations
Poor quality skills by both teams but we looked to be the ones capable of another gear and we showed it towards the end of the game.
Best game I’ve seen Williams play as a blue. Still not at his best but his field kicking is pin point accurate and I can see exactly why we got him. Even when playing off half back he is a great asset and I’m comfortable with the ball in his hands.
Typical great games by Weiters and Walsh. Very lucky to have these 2 superstars at our club.
Stocker is a player. Has a big heart, never gives in and just keeps putting his head down by running hard till the final siren. He isn’t exactly being eased into the team either-is given tough opponents to man so when he makes an error it often results in a goal against but he doesn’t go into his shell and just cracks straight back in. This kid can play and deserves his spot.
I really hope others see how valuable Jack is to this team. Such a smart user just wish his teammates would take his lead and learn from him as he never just bombs the ball always looks up and makes really smart decisions.
Doc is getting right back to the same doc we had pre knee injury. So rapt for him as he has had a bloody time over the last 3 years and this bloke deserves some recognition.
I know this is glass half full but Harry was quiet, Cripps still looks hampered, Williams will get better TDK first game back and once Martin and Fisher get back in we have a lot of upside. We are learning to win when we play average which while
It’s hard to see when it’s happening it is a good sign. Reckon apart from 2 1/2 quarts into the dogs game we have not played anywhere near our best yet we are still within striking distance of the 8 and have a winnable block of games over the next month so may be in the eight by the bye.
Look at saints and then look at us - we are tracking ok.
Glad you highlighted Stocker, Shawny. No short steps with this kid... saw him engage in some argy bargy at times - love it. 2nd, 3rd efforts - there for all to see. Yep, some rough edges but they'll smooth out over time. Well done, SOS, you got this one right.
Stocker is the sort of bloke who will lift others around him with his 'no holding back' attack on the aggott or man.