Northern Blues take on Geelong this week at the cattery at 1900 hours on Friday Night.
I'm not sure how deep their list is, but our last quarter fade out and generally ordinary skills don't leave me with a huge amount of confidence.
The NB 2nds play their opening game against Casey at Casey on Saturday at 1200 midday. I am more confident about this one, as there should be a few Carlton listed players available to play.
Northern Blues take on Geelong this week at the cattery at 1900 hours on Friday Night.
I'm not sure how deep their list is, but our last quarter fade out and generally ordinary skills don't leave me with a huge amount of confidence.
The NB 2nds play their opening game against Casey at Casey on Saturday at 1200 midday. I am more confident about this one, as there should be a few Carlton listed players available to play.
Someone said there may be a live stream of this game.
WTF... we play Friday night after a Sunday arvo game, what MENSA graduate came up with that schedule?
One who likes to see us lose, I reckon.
I guess we'll see if our fitness is as ordinary as we think it is.
Geelong vs. Northern Blues
Friday April 15
Simonds Stadium at 7.00pm
Geelong
B: 24. J Bews 67. T Stewart 52. A Hickey
HB: 51. J Tsitas 8. J Kolodjashnij 20. R Gardner
C: 34. J Parsons 70. B Rees 37. M Luxford
HF: 17. J Cornell 30. N Vardy 6. L McCarthy
F: 43. Z Bates 12. W Buzza 71. B Haintz
R: 42. P Lucey 33. G Horlin-Smith 50. R Williams
Int: 54. C Tudor 64. T Atkins 53. M Farrelly 58. R Abbott 56. K Paliouras 72. P Burchell 57. W Barnes 60. S Robinson
23P: 65. S McLachlan
Northern Blues
B: 11. K McGuinness 27. M Jamison 43. S White
HB: 48. K Jaksch 34. J Glass-McCasker 26. M Dick
C: 76. J Tutt 42. M Whiley 65. D Viojo
HF: 8. B Bransgrove 18. D Gorringe 49. D Armfield
F: 56. A Gallucci 14. L Jones 67. C Smith
R: 80. M Korcheck 1. T Wilson 60. D Cuningham
Int: 4. S Russell 29. B Casley 10. T Totevski 38. B Gowers 31. J Foster 24. T Roos 12. Z Ballard 6. G Strachan
23P 23. H Kerbatieh
A fair few Carlton boys named there, and we appear to have a large defence with a bit of experience in it (first time for everything). With Wood not named, it is all up to Korchek and Gorringe.
Casey vs. Northern Blues
Saturday April 16
Casey Fields at 12.00pm
Casey
B: 17. E Morris 26. D Johnston 28. L Hannon
HB: 5. P Pattison 7. B Rutherford 42. F Anderson
C: 37. Y Jaffer-Williams 21. L Batten 32. J Briggs
HF: 23. M Cox 31. T Baker 9. T Muir
F: 16. J Gains 18. B Hillard 47. D Collis
R: 25. O McInerney 79. J Smith 43. D Johnston
Int: 12. J Lovett 10. A Cotte 22. K Mason 45. E Jakwot 40. T Wyatt 34. L Beacom 41. W Collis 36. C Johnson 8. T Vander Haar 14. D Welsh 33. C MacHaya 39. J Di Pasquale 38. D Gordon
Northern Blues
B: 54. C McCabe 50. B Jordan 4. S Russell
HB 22. D Aujla 31. J Foster 35. K Declase
C: 38. B Gowers 37. T Jones 24. T Roos
HF 5. J Cyster 29. B Casley 10. T Totevski
F: 3. F Russell 30. S Bolger 21. C Barrett
R: 73. A Aurrichio 12. Z Ballard 25. A Brown
Int: 39. A Kur 71. J Caruana 78. M Walson 16. J Thorpe 9. J Corboy 45. D Stevens 77. L Hickey 74. B Malual 40. B Droessler 57. D O`Leary 75. C Le Favi
Northern Blues
50. B Jordan 4. S Russell
Welcome back Jordan Russell . . .
Decided to go. Great mark and goal to Jaksch but Geelong is sh1tting on us now. 4 in a goal. 25-6. Jones started well. Actually a couple of good marks using his body. A first. Better than his mad, uncontrolled jumps at packs.
Keep up with the reports Laj. Cheers mate. :)
Hope our defence is good. Ball has made a home there..lol.
Which emergencies are playing, Laj?
Qtr time 25-7. Jaksch and Jones impressive. Team, not so good. Defence did very well to hold them to 4 goals.
Could it have been Mick's sh1tness that was holding Jones back?
Words cannot describe how small Bolton is. He took the forwards aside and spoke to them in a teaching fashion, which was good.
Which emergencies are playing, Laj?
Actually, who are our emergencies. I didn't look that far into the team? Lol.
Twitter reports:
1st Qtr.
DISPOSALS: White 9, Tutt 9, Dick 9, McGuinness 6, Whiley 5, Gowers 5.
Great work by Smith to get the ball to Jones for a goal. Start with a good get and handball by Jaksch. 25-13.
I've lost Jammo out there. Haven't seen him since mid first qtr.
Jones got us back into the game on his own. Has 3. Down 37-32.
Promising.
Jaksch roosts a huge goal from 60m after a strong grab. We are winning!!! 49-38!
Tutt goal. He has our other 2. Up 45-38.
Edit: Tutt has one. The other was Cunningham, who's having a good game.
51-38 up at half time.
Keep up with the reports Laj. Cheers mate. :)
Nice work Laj. I'm sitting in front of the computer and I am following the NB twitter feed from the NB web page, http://northernbluesfc.com.au/ (http://northernbluesfc.com.au/). Alternatively you can follow NB twitter feed if you have a twitter account. Its pretty much up to date with what is happening. Looking forward to your report on each player at the end of the game.
From Twitter:
Half time stats,
DISPOSALS: Tutt 15, White 15, Dick 14, McGuinness 11, Wilson 10, Viojo-Rainbow 9
Could it have been Mick's sh1tness that was holding Jones back?
Not sure Mick ever worked at the dogs, but sure why not.
I heard he is responsible for global warming too.
Jones slowly forcing his name under the selectors nose.....give the bloke credit, he has been maligned,laughed about etc but
has got the head down and is working hard to save his career.
Box Bransgrove just hoofed a goal.
19 points up.
57-44.
Jones slowly forcing his name under the selectors nose.....give the bloke credit, he has been maligned,laughed about etc but
has got the head down and is working hard to save his career.
He looks an entirely different player tonight. Like how well he's using his body and marking. On tonight so far you could play Jaksch and Jones with Casboult as a 2nd ruck.
57-50. Cats have 2 in a row.
Jones slowly forcing his name under the selectors nose.....give the bloke credit, he has been maligned,laughed about etc but
has got the head down and is working hard to save his career.
Hopefully he works out, as does every other player on the list, but pointing the finger at Mick because he has been no good thus far? Fark me.
He came to the club knowing Malthouse was coach after struggling to get a game in a side that finished below us on the ladder and had less forward options!
This is not defending malthouse, this is attacking stupidity.
Hopefully jones kicks 10 in the 2's and can hold down a spot in the 1's from there. We need someone too.
Jaksch no.3. Up 64-50.
He looks an entirely different player tonight. Like how well he's using his body and marking. On tonight so far you could play Jaksch and Jones with Casboult as a 2nd ruck.
57-50. Cats have 2 in a row.
Just so positive this outcome - KEEP IT UP BOYS!!!!
Not sure Mick ever worked at the dogs, but sure why not.
I heard he is responsible for global warming too.
Hey Kruddler, he couched them in the early 90's. It was his first senior AFL/VFL couching gig before going to WC.
Edit:
Opps. Just read your other posts so ignore this one Krudd. Jumping the gun a bit!!
Jones again!!! Good lead, strong mark, terrific kick. No.4. 70-56 up.
Jones again!!! Good lead, strong mark, terrific kick. No.4. 70-56 up.
This is Liam we're talking about?
This is Liam we're talking about?
Believe it or not, yes.
Twitter stats:
GOALS: Jones 4, Jaksch 3, Bransgrove, Kerbatieh, Cuningham, Tutt.
DISPOSALS: White 21, Tutt 16, McGuinness 15, Dick 15, Wilson 15, Gowers 13. #WeMarchNorth #PJVFL
Believe it or not, yes.
Amazing!
Believe it or not, yes.
Does he have an opponent?
Hopefully he works out, as does every other player on the list, but pointing the finger at Mick because he has been no good thus far? Fark me.
He came to the club knowing Malthouse was coach after struggling to get a game in a side that finished below us on the ladder and had less forward options!
This is not defending malthouse, this is attacking stupidity.
Hopefully jones kicks 10 in the 2's and can hold down a spot in the 1's from there. We need someone too.
Bullshight. Mick was killing everyone else's career why not Jones as well? The bloke could suck the confidence out of Christiano Ronaldo. You just hate being reminded how horribly wrong you got it.....again. I'll try and consider that everytime I offer my opinion. ;)
Feedback the boys were giving each other and the coach was terrific in the huddle. White was a real leader.
Does he have an opponent?
Certainly does. He looks a true key forward for thr first time ever. He's 1%ers are good as well.
Up by 7, 77-70. We just mucked one up.
Up by 7, 77-70. We just mucked one up.
White?
Jones yet another powerful contested mark for his 5th after a long kick by Jaksch. 84-70 up.
Jones yet another powerful contested mark for his 5th after a long kick by Jaksch. 84-70 up.
Well it's obvious. Mick was no good for Jones, just like every other player.
American guy takes powerful mark and misses from 15m.
American guy takes powerful mark and misses from 15m.
Korheck.
Gee Jaksch know to take a strong contested mark.
Gee Jaksch know to take a strong contested mark.
Strong hoof on him as well.
Bullshight. Mick was killing everyone else's career why not Jones as well? The bloke could suck the confidence out of Christiano Ronaldo. You just hate being reminded how horribly wrong you got it.....again. I'll try and consider that everytime I offer my opinion. ;)
He never had a career to kill nitwit.
Your obsession is straight jacket type stuff.
"Laces out"
Gee Jaksch know to take a strong contested mark.
How does his goals compare to Jones'
Who looks more ready to step up?
Who is playing on each?
Strong hoof on him as well.
That goal he kicked from 60 went through greater than half post height.
He never had a career to kill nitwit.
Your obsession is straight jacket type stuff.
"Laces out"
No obsession, just pointing out that Jones is somehow finding form he couldn't under Mick. Spin it anyway you want tosswad.
Strong hoof on him as well.
He's got the got skills but can he keep his head in the head in the right place?
That goal he kicked from 60 went through greater than half post height.
Saw something similar last year at Coburg - brilliant stuff.
How does his goals compare to Jones'
Who looks more ready to step up?
Who is playing on each?
Couldn't tell you one Geelong player from another. Both are ready. Straight in, key forwards, Casboult 2nd Ricky, drop Phillips.
No obsession, just pointing out that Jones is somehow finding form he couldn't under Mick. Spin it anyway you want tosswad.
...or under Rodney Eade or under Brendan McCartney and didn't want to try under Luke Beveridge either.
He never had form!
Couldn't tell you one Geelong player from another. Both are ready. Straight in, key forwards, Casboult 2nd Ricky, drop Phillips.
Can you give a number at least?
8 pts up 19 min into the last qtr.
Thanks for all your updates Jim. Much appreciated.
He never had form!
Well he seems to now.
Cheap sh1t free kick gets the Cats to within a point.
Just to start the argument up again, Jones just laid a crutching tackles and kept the ball in our forward half.
Gorringe goal. Up by 7.
Gorringe goal. Up by 7.
The tweet specified the hard work by Clem Smith to keep the ball in our forward area, which allowed Gorringe to get his goal. About 25 minutes gone.
Holy smokes Gorringe! Two in a minute!
...or under Rodney Eade or under Brendan McCartney and didn't want to try under Luke Beveridge either.
He never had form!
He was not hopeless under them.
Beat me to it. Sounds like the boys really want this one.
The tweet specified the hard work by Clem Smith to keep the ball in our forward area, which allowed Gorringe to get his goal. About 25 minutes gone.
It was, not for the first time by Smith.
Geelong goal fk it.7 up 27.40 in
Blues 97
Cats 90
Geel goal back to 7
Army free 55 out
Is this on TV??
14 up now 30.30 into the qtr.
Goal Gowers Id say we are home.
Is this on TV??
Only in my dreams.
Gower goals: 14 point lead at 30:00 minutes.
Big win this on their home turf!
Blues by 14!
Is this on TV??
No.
Victory 104-90. Great win, great game.
This is some special result. The Baby Blues haven't been able to pull off something like this in a long while.
Blues 104
Pussies 90
Siren gone! :)
Actually, 16 - 8 - 104 is pretty good kicking from us. Now if only the seniors can pull off that sort of effort.
Well done boys.
3/4 time possessions:
DISPOSALS: White 21, Tutt 16, McGuinness 15, Dick 15, Wilson 15, Gowers 13.
3/4 time goals:
GOALS: Jones 4, Jaksch 3, Bransgrove, Kerbatieh, Cuningham, Tutt.
From the sounds of things a few older heads made quite a difference.
I am looking forward to reading the reports this week. :)
Final Goals:
GOALS: Jones 5, Jaksch 3, Gorringe 2, Kerbatieh 2, Gowers, Tutt, Bransgrove, Cuningham.
This would be Jones' best effort in our colours. He dominated against a very weak Frankston last year, but this time he had serious opponents and delivered. I wouldn't want to get carried away, but just maybe he may be turning the corner.
Final disposals:
DISPOSALS: White 22, Tutt 21, McGuinness 20, Wilson 20, Dick 18, Gowers 15.
White only 1 possession in the last quarter. Tutt had 6.
In case people haven't followed Liam Jones before he joined us he was actually playing well at vfl level in 2014 but couldn't translate that to AFL.
In case people haven't followed Liam Jones before he joined us he was actually playing well at vfl level in 2014 but couldn't translate that to AFL.
And that's the whole problem thr, he cant translate that into AFL. Has he turned the corner, only time will when he gets his recall back into the seniors.
Thats got to be the first time in years Jones has kicked 5 at any level?
3/4 time possessions:
DISPOSALS: White 21, Tutt 16, McGuinness 15, Dick 15, Wilson 15, Gowers 13.
3/4 time goals:
GOALS: Jones 4, Jaksch 3, Bransgrove, Kerbatieh, Cuningham, Tutt.
From the sounds of things a few older heads made quite a difference.
I am looking forward to reading the reports this week. :)
Final Goals:
GOALS: Jones 5, Jaksch 3, Gorringe 2, Kerbatieh 2, Gowers, Tutt, Bransgrove, Cuningham.
This would be Jones' best effort in our colours. He dominated against a very weak Frankston last year, but this time he had serious opponents and delivered. I wouldn't want to get carried away, but just maybe he may be turning the corner.
Final disposals:
DISPOSALS: White 22, Tutt 21, McGuinness 20, Wilson 20, Dick 18, Gowers 15.
White only 1 possession in the last quarter. Tutt had 6.
Too me it looked like someone got Jones over summer and taught him to be a real key forward, not some mad monk who'd fly at packs, drop it and then nothing happened, bar the odd week where he could hold them. This time he knew how to read the play, lead, position his body and taken genuine contested marks one on one. Whoever worked with him over summer has done an outstanding job. Some of his other work was outstanding too. Was noticing he was kicking goals with the NB's but being Jones thought nothing of it. tonight was an eye-opener. Remember I was as anti-Jones as any supporter could possibly be. Jaksch was certainly good but Jones was outstanding. Hopefully wasn't one -off but by the way he approached it I don't think it will be. Well done to him.
And that's the whole problem thr, he cant translate that into AFL. Has he turned the corner, only time will when he gets his recall back into the seniors.
Looked a different player. Happy now to give him a go. That way he can either validate or embarrass me...haha!
A very encouraging result, well done NBs.
Too me it looked like someone got Jones over summer and taught him to be a real key forward, not some mad monk who'd fly at packs, drop it and then nothing happened, bar the odd week where he could hold them. This time he knew how to read the play, lead, position his body and taken genuine contested marks one on one. Whoever worked with him over summer has done an outstanding job. Some of his other work was outstanding too. Was noticing he was kicking goals with the NB's but being Jones thought nothing of it. tonight was an eye-opener. Remember I was as anti-Jones as any supporter could possibly be. Jaksch was certainly good but Jones was outstanding. Hopefully wasn't one -off but by the way he approached it I don't think it will be. Well done to him.
Given we don't have a forward line, playing him can't be the worst option. I'd like to see him kick another clutch though.
Given we don't have a forward line, playing him can't be the worst option. I'd like to see him kick another clutch though.
He got 3 last week too. Both Jaksch and Jones in for mine.
This is some special result. The Baby Blues haven't been able to pull off something like this in a long while.
Blues 104
Pussies 90
Siren gone! :)
Actually, 16 - 8 - 104 is pretty good kicking from us. Now if only the seniors can pull off that sort of effort.
How exciting, I had to read this thread twice.....
As for Jones, well I'm confident he'll lift (tongue in cheek). I picked him to be a bolter this year ;)
Well done to the NB mob.
Gotta reward effort and output. Good luck to the lad....how old is he btw?
Gotta reward effort and output. Good luck to the lad....how old is he btw?
DOB 24/2/91
White was a real leader both on the ground and in the huddle. Coach singled him out and complimented him on his leadership at 3/4 time. Boys were pumped in the huddle, gave great feedback to the coach. Never seen a huddle so tight when Fraser spoke. Players hung off every word. You just knew at 3/4 they weren't going to lose no matter how close Geelong got.
White was a real leader both on the ground and in the huddle. Coach singled him out and complimented him on his leadership at 3/4 time. Boys were pumped in the huddle, gave great feedback to the coach. Never seen a huddle so tight when Fraser spoke. Players hung off every word.
Thanks for the report Jim, sounds like we are headed in the right direction. We might be seeing Jones next week in the seniors from what you are saying. It's not as if we're not desperate for some forward power!
Thanks for the report Jim, sounds like we are headed in the right direction. We might be seeing Jones next week in the seniors from what you are saying. It's not as if we're not desperate for some forward power!
You're welcome. Reckon we'll see 2 "new" KP players, Jones and Jaksch. Jones got 3 last week too. Both must play. Never thought I'd ever say that with Jones. Interesting to see how they go with the sh1t delivery in the seniors...lol
You're welcome. Reckon we'll see 2 "new" KP players, Jones and Jaksch. Jones got 3 last week too. Both must play. Never thought I'd ever say that with Jones. Interesting to see how they go with the sh1t delivery in the seniors...lol
Fair enough Jim and i reckon both Jaksch and Jones have earned a couple of games in the seniors...dont want to see them in one week then dropped the next either....
Couldn't resist, got some friends in Geelong so decided to visit them then go to the game.
After a slow start what struck me more than anything was our intensity it was relentless and caused plenty of turnover and errors from the Pussycats. Real hard stuff. Gang tackling. We really were forcing the Pussies into mistakes. Just bloody great to watch. Yes, at times a little too exuberant which resulted in frees to them but gee it was good to watch... such a transformation from the last couple of years.
We tired a little late in the 3rd qtr, but found the intensity again in the last, although the PUssycats did get to within a point mainly due to our turnovers and a silly smack behind play from one of our blokes, I think it was Ballard (who'd been a very good contributor). But we steadied and Gorringe put a couple of great opportunistic goals through to put it beyond doubt.
There is no doubt that a good % of the victory can be attributed to the Preston boys, especially Wilson, Sam Russell, Strachan, Bransgrove and McGuinness. I also liked Kerbatieh's game.
Some thoughts re our boys.
Be amazed if Foster makes it. Outpointed too many times. Needs to improve out of sight.
Jones worked his @rse off. His defensive stuff was also really good. Took some really good contested marks. Has got a set routine now re his shots at goal which is working a treat. Hard to believe this is the same Liam Jones from last season. He's definitely put himself under the selector’s noses.
Gorringe didn't really seem in the game but gee that changed after half time. His ruck work was better along with his forward work. Much better than last week.
Dick worked hard and was strong at the contest but got found out a few times with his lack of pace. Is playing very solid 2nds footy!
JGM looked better as the game progressed. Made a howler of a blue after working well and dashing away he handballed straight to an opponent. His body on body stuff tonight was much better. Long way to go but signs are encouraging.
Billy Gowers was solid and something of a general on the field. Vocal. Good leadership stuff.
Whiley was serviceable but does have the ability to undo good work by turning straight into trouble. Something about his awareness is just not right. Can't fault effort though.
Simon White was close to BOG. Didn't put a foot wrong. Got to contests and effected some classic spoils. Showed real leadership on the field by example and voice. His disposal by foot was generally good but every now and then he gave us one of those 'way too much air' kicks.
Jaksch is a quandary. Takes good contested marks, and this week his kicking was really good - kicked a deadly accurate long goal. Really needs to put some consistency into his game. But tonight's effort was one of his much better efforts (along with Jones).
Dennis Armfield played most of the game and was dangerous. Good on-field leadership and his dash at times really opened up the game (along with Tutt).
Gallucci was his usual self... periods of missing then popping up with some really classy almost miraculous efforts. Will press for senior selection when we get less of the missing!
Cuningham showed glimpses and worked hard. Has clean hands and tends not to waste his disposals but other mids did more hard in and under stuff.
DVR was solid.
This was probably the best game I've seen from Clem Smith. He was really lively up forward and effected one of the best smothers I've seen for a while which resulted in a turnover. Only once did he try one of his bumps (which failed) instead of wrapping his arms around his opponent. Really good defensive efforts. In the 2nd qtr pulled off an Eddie like manoeuvre close to goal... changed directing, eluded his opponent on the boundary line then somehow kicked the ball with his ankle and passed it to a team mate for a mark and shot on goal. One of those kind of wizard things we expect from our indigenous brothers.
Tutt was very good and really instrumental in the win. Improved again on last week. Worked hard right around the ground and his pace at times put real pressure on his opponents with the ball and forced errors. Coming along well.
The highlight of the night for me was big Korcheck. Took a couple of strong contested marks and was hard and strong at the contest. Showed he can work well at ground level as well. Was determined and strong at centre bounces. The improvement from last week to this was palpable.
Thats got to be the first time in years Jones has kicked 5 at any level?
His best at AFL level is 4 on three different occasions I think. He kicked 6 in the 2014 VFL Grand Final before being traded to us.
Thanks for the reports Jim and Baggers, great stuff !!
Some very encouraging signs, pressure for a spot in the seniors is always a good thing. Hopefully Jones finds a way to translate his good form in the 2's into the seniors !!
Thanks Baggers- I really enjoy reading these reports.
He looks an entirely different player tonight. Like how well he's using his body and marking. On tonight so far you could play Jaksch and Jones with Casboult as a 2nd ruck.
57-50. Cats have 2 in a row.
Please let this happen, Phillips and Rowe out for these two and then persist for a month with Kreuze as numero uno ruck
Couldn't resist, got some friends in Geelong so decided to visit them then go to the game.
After a slow start what struck me more than anything was our intensity it was relentless and caused plenty of turnover and errors from the Pussycats. Real hard stuff. Gang tackling. We really were forcing the Pussies into mistakes. Just bloody great to watch. Yes, at times a little too exuberant which resulted in frees to them but gee it was good to watch... such a transformation from the last couple of years.
We tired a little late in the 3rd qtr, but found the intensity again in the last, although the PUssycats did get to within a point mainly due to our turnovers and a silly smack behind play from one of our blokes, I think it was Ballard (who'd been a very good contributor). But we steadied and Gorringe put a couple of great opportunistic goals through to put it beyond doubt.
There is no doubt that a good % of the victory can be attributed to the Preston boys, especially Wilson, Sam Russell, Strachan, Bransgrove and McGuinness. I also liked Kerbatieh's game.
Some thoughts re our boys.
Be amazed if Foster makes it. Outpointed too many times. Needs to improve out of sight.
Jones worked his @rse off. His defensive stuff was also really good. Took some really good contested marks. Has got a set routine now re his shots at goal which is working a treat. Hard to believe this is the same Liam Jones from last season. He's definitely put himself under the selector’s noses.
Gorringe didn't really seem in the game but gee that changed after half time. His ruck work was better along with his forward work. Much better than last week.
Dick worked hard and was strong at the contest but got found out a few times with his lack of pace. Is playing very solid 2nds footy!
JGM looked better as the game progressed. Made a howler of a blue after working well and dashing away he handballed straight to an opponent. His body on body stuff tonight was much better. Long way to go but signs are encouraging.
Billy Gowers was solid and something of a general on the field. Vocal. Good leadership stuff.
Whiley was serviceable but does have the ability to undo good work by turning straight into trouble. Something about his awareness is just not right. Can't fault effort though.
Simon White was close to BOG. Didn't put a foot wrong. Got to contests and effected some classic spoils. Showed real leadership on the field by example and voice. His disposal by foot was generally good but every now and then he gave us one of those 'way too much air' kicks.
Jaksch is a quandary. Takes good contested marks, and this week his kicking was really good - kicked a deadly accurate long goal. Really needs to put some consistency into his game. But tonight's effort was one of his much better efforts (along with Jones).
Dennis Armfield played most of the game and was dangerous. Good on-field leadership and his dash at times really opened up the game (along with Tutt).
Gallucci was his usual self... periods of missing then popping up with some really classy almost miraculous efforts. Will press for senior selection when we get less of the missing!
Cuningham showed glimpses and worked hard. Has clean hands and tends not to waste his disposals but other mids did more hard in and under stuff.
DVR was solid.
This was probably the best game I've seen from Clem Smith. He was really lively up forward and effected one of the best smothers I've seen for a while which resulted in a turnover. Only once did he try one of his bumps (which failed) instead of wrapping his arms around his opponent. Really good defensive efforts. In the 2nd qtr pulled off an Eddie like manoeuvre close to goal... changed directing, eluded his opponent on the boundary line then somehow kicked the ball with his ankle and passed it to a team mate for a mark and shot on goal. One of those kind of wizard things we expect from our indigenous brothers.
Tutt was very good and really instrumental in the win. Improved again on last week. Worked hard right around the ground and his pace at times put real pressure on his opponents with the ball and forced errors. Coming along well.
The highlight of the night for me was big Korcheck. Took a couple of strong contested marks and was hard and strong at the contest. Showed he can work well at ground level as well. Was determined and strong at centre bounces. The improvement from last week to this was palpable.
Yes, that kick from Smith to Jones was freakish.
Thanks for the reports Jim and Baggers, great stuff !!
Some very encouraging signs, pressure for a spot in the seniors is always a good thing. Hopefully Jones finds a way to translate his good form in the 2's into the seniors !!
That's the test for Jones. He really was the most dangerous forward in last night's game. He was quick, led really well, had the better of one-on-one body contests, took some extremely impressive grabs and his defensive efforts were first rate. I don't know who has been working with him but sheesh the change is very encouraging.
Thanks for the reports boys. Not sure White and Tutt are the guys we want to be performing in the twos, their return to the seniors would surely be a step backwards.
White was a real leader both on the ground and in the huddle. Coach singled him out and complimented him on his leadership at 3/4 time. Boys were pumped in the huddle, gave great feedback to the coach. Never seen a huddle so tight when Fraser spoke. Players hung off every word. You just knew at 3/4 they weren't going to lose no matter how close Geelong got.
Thats good stuff to hear. I cant believe how long we persevered with Luke Webster at the NB's, he was utterly useless.
Did Jammo play?
Great news about the win, it will be interesting to see what happens with selection next week. The club needs to reward 6 goals to Jones especially when we can't score at senior level. White has done jobs on Fyfe before and is a good match up, a BOG should get him a gig.
Jaksch non inclusions have never been about talent, it's more about effort, how did that look?
Couldn't resist, got some friends in Geelong so decided to visit them then go to the game.
After a slow start what struck me more than anything was our intensity it was relentless and caused plenty of turnover and errors from the Pussycats. Real hard stuff. Gang tackling. We really were forcing the Pussies into mistakes. Just bloody great to watch. Yes, at times a little too exuberant which resulted in frees to them but gee it was good to watch... such a transformation from the last couple of years.
We tired a little late in the 3rd qtr, but found the intensity again in the last, although the PUssycats did get to within a point mainly due to our turnovers and a silly smack behind play from one of our blokes, I think it was Ballard (who'd been a very good contributor). But we steadied and Gorringe put a couple of great opportunistic goals through to put it beyond doubt.
There is no doubt that a good % of the victory can be attributed to the Preston boys, especially Wilson, Sam Russell, Strachan, Bransgrove and McGuinness. I also liked Kerbatieh's game.
Some thoughts re our boys.
Be amazed if Foster makes it. Outpointed too many times. Needs to improve out of sight.
Jones worked his @rse off. His defensive stuff was also really good. Took some really good contested marks. Has got a set routine now re his shots at goal which is working a treat. Hard to believe this is the same Liam Jones from last season. He's definitely put himself under the selector’s noses.
Gorringe didn't really seem in the game but gee that changed after half time. His ruck work was better along with his forward work. Much better than last week.
Dick worked hard and was strong at the contest but got found out a few times with his lack of pace. Is playing very solid 2nds footy!
JGM looked better as the game progressed. Made a howler of a blue after working well and dashing away he handballed straight to an opponent. His body on body stuff tonight was much better. Long way to go but signs are encouraging.
Billy Gowers was solid and something of a general on the field. Vocal. Good leadership stuff.
Whiley was serviceable but does have the ability to undo good work by turning straight into trouble. Something about his awareness is just not right. Can't fault effort though.
Simon White was close to BOG. Didn't put a foot wrong. Got to contests and effected some classic spoils. Showed real leadership on the field by example and voice. His disposal by foot was generally good but every now and then he gave us one of those 'way too much air' kicks.
Jaksch is a quandary. Takes good contested marks, and this week his kicking was really good - kicked a deadly accurate long goal. Really needs to put some consistency into his game. But tonight's effort was one of his much better efforts (along with Jones).
Dennis Armfield played most of the game and was dangerous. Good on-field leadership and his dash at times really opened up the game (along with Tutt).
Gallucci was his usual self... periods of missing then popping up with some really classy almost miraculous efforts. Will press for senior selection when we get less of the missing!
Cuningham showed glimpses and worked hard. Has clean hands and tends not to waste his disposals but other mids did more hard in and under stuff.
DVR was solid.
This was probably the best game I've seen from Clem Smith. He was really lively up forward and effected one of the best smothers I've seen for a while which resulted in a turnover. Only once did he try one of his bumps (which failed) instead of wrapping his arms around his opponent. Really good defensive efforts. In the 2nd qtr pulled off an Eddie like manoeuvre close to goal... changed directing, eluded his opponent on the boundary line then somehow kicked the ball with his ankle and passed it to a team mate for a mark and shot on goal. One of those kind of wizard things we expect from our indigenous brothers.
Tutt was very good and really instrumental in the win. Improved again on last week. Worked hard right around the ground and his pace at times put real pressure on his opponents with the ball and forced errors. Coming along well.
The highlight of the night for me was big Korcheck. Took a couple of strong contested marks and was hard and strong at the contest. Showed he can work well at ground level as well. Was determined and strong at centre bounces. The improvement from last week to this was palpable.
Thanks for the report, Baggers. It was a pleasure to read. Wish I was there to see it.
Did Jammo play?
Great news about the win, it will be interesting to see what happens with selection next week. The club needs to reward 6 goals to Jones especially when we can't score at senior level. White has done jobs on Fyfe before and is a good match up, a BOG should get him a gig.
Jaksch non inclusions have never been about talent, it's more about effort, how did that look?
Jamo didn't play Ray.
Agree on Jones, might I add I was scoffed at when I suggested he may improve under a different regime lol.
I think what this result shows is the importance of getting blokes on the park. Especially Armfield and White.
Our club lacks depth, we lose one player and structures turn to poo. But get them all out there and all of a sudden clubs can struggle to match up against us. Armfield for example means Smith gets a lesser opponent. White gets the best opponent freeing up Jaksch and Jones.
I'd love to see what the 1s could do if you add Armfield to the mix, all of a sudden blokes like a Boekhurst, Lamb, Wright or Sumner get a lesser/slower opponent.
If we get defensive players like Weitering and Plowman in form and playing together blokes like Casboult, White can have a impact forward because they aren't busting guts to fill holes.
An in form Jones makes Kreuzer / Phillips look like poor and slow forward options and also frees up Casboult.
Lots of good signs.
Good report Bags.
Cheers
Jamo didn't play Ray.
Agree on Jones, might I add I was scoffed at when I suggested he may improve under a different regime lol.
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For some reason I thought i saw him for 15 min out there from thee other side of teh ground but when I changed my seating position iI realised he wasn't. eyesight failing in my old age..haha!
I think what this result shows is the importance of getting blokes on the park. Especially Armfield and White.
Our club lacks depth, we lose one player and structures turn to poo. But get them all out there and all of a sudden clubs can struggle to match up against us. Armfield for example means Smith gets a lesser opponent. White gets the best opponent freeing up Jaksch and Jones.
I'd love to see what the 1s could do if you add Armfield to the mix, all of a sudden blokes like a Boekhurst, Lamb, Wright or Sumner get a lesser/slower opponent.
If we get defensive players like Weitering and Plowman in form and playing together blokes like Casboult, White can have a impact forward because they aren't busting guts to fill holes.
An in form Jones makes Kreuzer / Phillips look like poor and slow forward options and also frees up Casboult.
Lots of good signs.
Yes, play Jaksch and Jones and let Levi 2nd ruck/3rd tall so he can use his marking around the ground as well as take the 3rd defender up forward. He can stretch them with his marking on the forward line without taking the bulk of the defenders. Still, like anything playing forward, it won't help if the movement off the ball going in is slow and haphazard.
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Our club lacks depth, we lose one player and structures turn to poo. But get them all out there and all of a sudden clubs can struggle to match up against us.................
I know this is the NB thread, but imagine losing Cripps and Weitering at the same time. Yeesh........
One of the really pleasing aspects to last nights win was how you could really see a united side. So it aint just spin from BB, there was proof. Also, first time in a long time that I saw Preston listed blokes and CFC listed blokes playing together with the same game plan. And the Preston boys made a significant contribution to last night's win. In that second qtr when we rested control of the game from the Pussycats, Wilson, Jones and White were significant.
I also love that there is now real pressure (as I mentioned in another thread) on a few senior blokes from the NBs. Phillips had better have a blinder tonight because there're a couple of blokes who should be in front of him. Jaksch and Jones are, IMHO, in front of Everitt.
It might be prudent to temper enthusiasm from last night just a whisker as it was the Pussycats first hit out for the year... but it was on their dung hill and they did take control early but a few of their blokes did look underdone. The crowd was very disappointing... seemed like only about 500 or so folks there and most were Pussycat supporters... but the 75 or CFC supporters made plenty of noise, especially in the last qtr when the game was in the balance.
Early days I know but gee Fraser impresses, especially in comparison to Webster... the difference in communication skills is a chasm. (Though to be fair to Webster, the players he was coaching were getting the MM mixed messages, whereas BB/senior side coaches and Fraser/NBs coaches are clearly all on the same page).
Jones kicked 5 and Jaksch 3... I'd still select Jaksch ten times over before Jones.
We'll look back at the end of the year and think what could have been if Bolton hadn't done exactly the same as our last 3 coaches and taken 8 weeks to work out you only pick 1 ruck.
Add Jaksch forward and you can run levi as backup ruck.
Thanks for your report Baggers - good reading!
One of the really pleasing aspects to last nights win was how you could really see a united side. So it aint just spin from BB, there was proof. Also, first time in a long time that I saw Preston listed blokes and CFC listed blokes playing together with the same game plan. And the Preston boys made a significant contribution to last night's win. In that second qtr when we rested control of the game from the Pussycats, Wilson, Jones and White were significant.
I also love that there is now real pressure (as I mentioned in another thread) on a few senior blokes from the NBs. Phillips had better have a blinder tonight because there're a couple of blokes who should be in front of him. Jaksch and Jones are, IMHO, in front of Everitt.
It might be prudent to temper enthusiasm from last night just a whisker as it was the Pussycats first hit out for the year... but it was on their dung hill and they did take control early but a few of their blokes did look underdone. The crowd was very disappointing... seemed like only about 500 or so folks there and most were Pussycat supporters... but the 75 or CFC supporters made plenty of noise, especially in the last qtr when the game was in the balance.
Early days I know but gee Fraser impresses, especially in comparison to Webster... the difference in communication skills is a chasm. (Though to be fair to Webster, the players he was coaching were getting the MM mixed messages, whereas BB/senior side coaches and Fraser/NBs coaches are clearly all on the same page).
Exactly! The huddle was`a real eye opener. That was tight when Fraser spoke. The players made`a great verbal contribution with the coach too and really encouraging, instructing each other. Bolton was great taking aside the forward group at 1/4 time and the defence 3/4 time, teaching and instructing. Like I said earlier, you could tell at 3/4 time they weren't going to lose no matter how close Geelong got.
Thanks for the reports boys. Not sure White and Tutt are the guys we want to be performing in the twos, their return to the seniors would surely be a step backwards.
It's only a step backwards if they don't deserve their games.
The names of the players are unimportant it's what they do to play that is.
Jamo didn't play Ray.
Agree on Jones, might I add I was scoffed at when I suggested he may improve under a different regime lol.
Might I add I was scoffed at when I said he should be playing last week? He has played four solid games in a row now at vfl level.
Jamo didn't play Ray.
Agree on Jones, might I add I was scoffed at when I suggested he may improve under a different regime lol.
I scoffed too as I never wanted to see him in the senior side ever again. If I didn't go last night I would've thought that he just simply had a night out. So glad I went and got a different view of him.
It's only a step backwards if they don't deserve their games.
The names of the players are unimportant it's what they do to play that is.
Yeah nah, you know what I mean. We need the future to be stepping up, not the stop gaps.
I scoffed too as I never wanted to see him in the senior side ever again. If I didn't go last night I would've thought that he just simply had a night out. So glad I went and got a different view of him.
Likewise. Fortunately we both saw it with our own eyes!
Last week he did what he did last night - spasmodically. Over the past few weeks he's improved every week, and the better delivery last night sure did help as well. I think the club is playing it right, get these talls in the NBs to prove they can perform consistently in game and from week to week.
The big thing is he's growing in confidence. The ability is there and has always been there, but someone is doing some very good work between his lug holes.
Likewise. Fortunately we both saw it with our own eyes!
Last week he did what he did last night - spasmodically. Over the past few weeks he's improved every week, and the better delivery last night sure did help as well. I think the club is playing it right, get these talls in the NBs to prove they can perform consistently in game and from week to week.
The big thing is he's growing in confidence. The ability is there and has always been there, but someone is doing some very good work between his lug holes.
Certainly looks like a gaining of confidence from last week's effort to this week.
Yeah nah, you know what I mean. We need the future to be stepping up, not the stop gaps.
Didn't you say the other day that Murphy and co didn't have anyone to look up to and thus couldn't develop properly?
This is what its about. Rewarding players who put, regardless of who they are and how much actual talent they have.
If White, Tutt and Jones (all 'hacks') are tearing it up in the 2's, you have to reward them. How else to you show the kids what to do? Its pretty simple, perform and get a game. Continue to perform and continue to get a game.
Sometimes you play someone to get a point across that may not benefit you in the short term, but certainly will in the long term, long after they have been cast aside.
Didn't you say the other day that Murphy and co didn't have anyone to look up to and thus couldn't develop properly?
This is what its about. Rewarding players who put, regardless of who they are and how much actual talent they have.
If White, Tutt and Jones (all 'hacks') are tearing it up in the 2's, you have to reward them. How else to you show the kids what to do? Its pretty simple, perform and get a game. Continue to perform and continue to get a game.
Sometimes you play someone to get a point across that may not benefit you in the short term, but certainly will in the long term, long after they have been cast aside.
Do you really think that he's capable of comprehending that ?
Didn't you say the other day that Murphy and co didn't have anyone to look up to and thus couldn't develop properly?
This is what its about. Rewarding players who put, regardless of who they are and how much actual talent they have.
If White, Tutt and Jones (all 'hacks') are tearing it up in the 2's, you have to reward them. How else to you show the kids what to do? Its pretty simple, perform and get a game. Continue to perform and continue to get a game.
Sometimes you play someone to get a point across that may not benefit you in the short term, but certainly will in the long term, long after they have been cast aside.
These guys appear to be enthusiastically and successfully performing the things they were sent to the NBs to do. There must be recognition and reward for that - that's how the required culture will be developed. Let's hope Jamo will be similarly motivated.
Didn't you say the other day that Murphy and co didn't have anyone to look up to and thus couldn't develop properly?
This is what its about. Rewarding players who put, regardless of who they are and how much actual talent they have.
If White, Tutt and Jones (all 'hacks') are tearing it up in the 2's, you have to reward them. How else to you show the kids what to do? Its pretty simple, perform and get a game. Continue to perform and continue to get a game.
Sometimes you play someone to get a point across that may not benefit you in the short term, but certainly will in the long term, long after they have been cast aside.
I agree you need to rewards players who perform on a consistent basis in the two's however there are several angles to consider.....development , winning games and the future.......do you prefer the equally well performed Viojo Rainbow or do you play Jason Tutt to give him a chance to save his career, do you prefer the developing K. Jaksch or Liam Jones who needs games to try and show his career inst over.
The clubs mantra is rebuild not re hash..I think players like Jones and Tutt have to bang on the door a bit harder and longer than DVR and KJ....
The development tean is 2 points up halfway through the last.
EDIT : Sorry 3/4 time and we are 3 points down.
I agree you need to rewards players who perform on a consistent basis in the two's however there are several angles to consider.....development , winning games and the future.......do you prefer the equally well performed Viojo Rainbow or do you play Jason Tutt to give him a chance to save his career, do you prefer the developing K. Jaksch or Liam Jones who needs games to try and show his career inst over.
The clubs mantra is rebuild not re hash..I think players like Jones and Tutt have to bang on the door a bit harder and longer than DVR and KJ....
I'm not saying only those 3 should be rewarded, just that those 3 are the ones he takes issue with.
If colours is performing amongst the best in the 2's, give him a game. No problem with him, or whoever. Its all about rewarded effort, and not accepting a lack of.
Personally, i don't care about winning a game this year. If it means that in doing so, we set up the right culture from here on out, i'd take a 10 goal loss every week.
We've struggled to get our house in order for way too many years now. We are closest to a rebuild/reset/regeneration/reawakening...as we've ever been. Don't start getting cold feet now. Do whatever we need to do to make sure we get it right this time. No short cuts!
Do you really think that he's capable of comprehending that ?
He is capable of understanding it, but he'll see who wrote it and immediately jump on the back foot and accuse me of spinning something, while at the same time spin himself out of his own comments. Completely ignoring the whole concept in the process. ;)
Didn't you say the other day that Murphy and co didn't have anyone to look up to and thus couldn't develop properly?
This is what its about. Rewarding players who put, regardless of who they are and how much actual talent they have.
If White, Tutt and Jones (all 'hacks') are tearing it up in the 2's, you have to reward them. How else to you show the kids what to do? Its pretty simple, perform and get a game. Continue to perform and continue to get a game.
Sometimes you play someone to get a point across that may not benefit you in the short term, but certainly will in the long term, long after they have been cast aside.
You should read my post properly, I can understand Northern Blue not being able to comprehend anything at all, but you surely have X100 the brains of him?
We need our young players to be stepping up in the twos. It would be better news if Gorringe and Foster were BOG, not those two. Get it?
You should read my post properly, I can understand Northern Blue not being able to comprehend anything at all, but you surely have X100 the brains of him?
We need our young players to be stepping up in the twos. It would be better news if Gorringe and Foster were BOG, not those two. Get it?
We need ALL our players stepping up. Young or otherwise. The more players who are doing the right thing, the better off they will be.
We need ALL our players stepping up. Young or otherwise. The more players who are doing the right thing, the better off they will be.
Yes, it doesn't really matter who is stepping up, as long as they are. I am sure Bolton hasn't written anyone off yet and he has made it clear that those who put in the effort will be rewarded - and those who don't will lose their place in the 22.
If the NBs are executing the game plan well, winning games and have ten or so players who are knocking on the door of senior selection, our fortunes will have to be on the up.
Development team running away with it now!
A good win.
Not very happy with the coverage of VFL this year.
One big question. I notice the womens league is getting online replays while the VFL seniors have worse coverage than last year. I thought the womens league had it's own sponsorships so coverage should be "in addition to VFL" not instead of it!
Are competitions or clubs just pocketing the change from women's league sponsorships?
Casey Scorpions 3.11 4.13 10.12 11.17 (83)
Northern Blues 1.1 7.7 11.7 18.10 (118)
7 goals in the last quarter.
What's happening with Jack Cripps? I haven't see his name in either team so far.
Kicked a goal in the development squad! That's a start :)
AFL Victoria Development League
Casey Scorpions 3.11 4.13 10.14 11.17 (83)
Northern Blues 1.1 7.7 11.7 18.10 (118)
GOALS:
Casey Scorpions: Baker 3 Vander Haar 3 Mason Wyatt Batten Anderson Di Pasquale
Northern Blues: O'Leary 3 Totevski 3 Roos 2 Russell 2 Le Favi Malual Bolger Cripps Casley Hickey Jones Brown
BEST:
Casey Scorpions: Vander Haar McInerney Hannon Briggs MacHaya Gains
Northern Blues: Totevski Declase Jordan Brown O'Leary Casley
AFL Victoria Development League
Casey Scorpions 3.11 4.13 10.14 11.17 (83)
Northern Blues 1.1 7.7 11.7 18.10 (118)
GOALS:
Casey Scorpions: Baker 3 Vander Haar 3 Mason Wyatt Batten Anderson Di Pasquale
Northern Blues: O'Leary 3 Totevski 3 Roos 2 Russell 2 Le Favi Malual Bolger Cripps Casley Hickey Jones Brown
BEST:
Casey Scorpions: Vander Haar McInerney Hannon Briggs MacHaya Gains
Northern Blues: Totevski Declase Jordan Brown O'Leary Casley
This along with the great Friday night win is very encouraging. The grass roots development can only fuel our Reset.
Well done.
AFL Victoria Development League
Casey Scorpions 3.11 4.13 10.14 11.17 (83)
Northern Blues 1.1 7.7 11.7 18.10 (118)
GOALS:
Casey Scorpions: Baker 3 Vander Haar 3 Mason Wyatt Batten Anderson Di Pasquale
Northern Blues: O'Leary 3 Totevski 3 Roos 2 Russell 2 Le Favi Malual Bolger Cripps Casley Hickey Jones Brown
BEST:
Casey Scorpions: Vander Haar McInerney Hannon Briggs MacHaya Gains
Northern Blues: Totevski Declase Jordan Brown O'Leary Casley
Is that Pauls boy?
Full stats:
(http://i.imgur.com/cs9HoeC.png)
Makes interesting reading. Looking at the highlights on YouTube and you really can notice the change in game plan: we move the ball quickly and often long. It looked really good. Hell, even Jones looked like he had some idea what he was doing.
Just going from the stats:
[1] Clem Smith's defensive work appeared to be excellent. But he is just not getting the ball.
[2] Whiley has no reasonable chance of promotion on his number of possessions.
[3] Gowers continues to do some nice things, but he isn't getting enough ball.
[4] Foster is a certainty to be gone at season's end. Pity, but he is not going to get a senior game with and handful of possessions and no goals each week. He isn't Robbert Klomp.
AFL Victoria Development League
Casey Scorpions 3.11 4.13 10.14 11.17 (83)
Northern Blues 1.1 7.7 11.7 18.10 (118)
GOALS:
Casey Scorpions: Baker 3 Vander Haar 3 Mason Wyatt Batten Anderson Di Pasquale
Northern Blues: O'Leary 3 Totevski 3 Roos 2 Russell 2 Le Favi Malual Bolger Cripps Casley Hickey Jones Brown
BEST:
Casey Scorpions: Vander Haar McInerney Hannon Briggs MacHaya Gains
Northern Blues: Totevski Declase Jordan Brown O'Leary Casley
Good to see Totevski in the best players... bit of a wrap for this kid...
No Kerbatieh this week guys?
Full stats:
(http://i.imgur.com/cs9HoeC.png)
Makes interesting reading. Looking at the highlights on YouTube and you really can notice the change in game plan: we move the ball quickly and often long. It looked really good. Hell, even Jones looked like he had some idea what he was doing.
Just going from the stats:
[1] Clem Smith's defensive work appeared to be excellent. But he is just not getting the ball.
[2] Whiley has no reasonable chance of promotion on his number of possessions.
[3] Gowers continues to do some nice things, but he isn't getting enough ball.
[4] Foster is a certainty to be gone at season's end. Pity, but he is not going to get a senior game with and handful of possessions and no goals each week. He isn't Robbert Klomp.
There's the highlights.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/video/2016-04-19/vfl-highlights-round-2
In Foster's case imagine if he was going to be good the Dogs would've taken him as a father/son given their need for talls at the time.