Not as inconvenient as some of the games this season, the game is set at Footscray starting at midday. That should give enough time to anyone lucky enough to get to this game to schlumf into Etihad. Alas, I will not be there - guests for easter.
Footscray Bulldogs vs. Northern Blues
Sunday, April 20
Victoria University Whitten Oval at 12:00pm
Footscray Bulldogs
B: Austin Redpath Johannisen
HB: Darley Roberts Russell
C: Prismall Greenwood Howard
HF: Honeychurch Markovic Tutt
F: Dickson Cordy Perkins
R: Campbell Fuller Lower
Int: Fort Jamieson Clarke Gleeson Elliott Finco Barry Sullivan Jensen* Fogarty Iaccarino
Northern Blues
B: Buckley Watson McInnes
HB: Docherty Bootsma Giles
C: Scotland McLean Lucas
HF: B. Johnson White Graham
F: Garlett Anthony Armfield
R: Wood Cachia Bell
Int: Reynolds Cattapan* Sheehan Totevski Wilson T. Thomas Holman Temay Bolger Dirago Coulson Emley Wilkinson
Of course, it won't line up this way, but the side looks strong.
Thanks, Captain CRASH.
Whitten Oval is a fair Shlep for me (and Mrs Baggers wants to have a day at the footy as well, provided I take her out for a lovely dinner after the Dishlickers game at Etihad :-X :-X ). But seeing as the NBs game is a midday game I think we'll get in both for the first time in ages.
What is a schlumf... great word?
Of course, Footscray don't have any Development Side, so the baby Blues 2's play Coburg, on Good Friday!
Coburg vs. Northern Blues
Friday, April 18
Coburg City Oval at 12:45pm
Coburg
B Coots Boyd Guthrie
HB Robertella T.Williams Liberatore
C Dundon Totino Brancatisano
HF Van Der Byl Robinson Hemala
F Z.Saad Anderson Madden
R J.Cooper Golding McConville
Int Ryan Bzenic Oliver Rogers Evans C.Williams B.Thomas H.Taylor Cleary
Northern Blues
B: Watson Dirago Grimes
HB: Posar Coulson T. Thomas
C: Holman Temay Haynes
HF: Bransgrove Dufficy Sheehan
F: Dorman Byrne Wilson
R: Bolger Tardio Emley
Int: McCann Toman Curnow J. Gleeson Sutton Kur M. Gleeson Callaway McDonald Murray Johnston
Schlumf? Sort of like a shamble.
2014 AFL Victoria Development League
Coburg 1.1 2.2 5.3 8.3 (51)
Northern Blues 2.6 7.13 10.19 16.22 (118)
GOALS:
Coburg: Evans 2 Cleary 2 Bzenic 2 Van Der Byl Anderson
Northern Blues: Gleeson 2 Murray 2 Dufficy 2 Emley 2 Dorman Haynes Dirago Sutton Kur Bolger McDonald McCann
BEST:
Coburg: Rogers Robinson Boyd Bzenic Cleary Brancatisano
Northern Blues: McDonald Dirago Gleeson Murray Bolger Tardio
Byrne was named, but I have no idea as to whether he played. On the other hand, the only down was our crappy kicking for goal.
Casey Byrne did play:
Carlton rookie Ciaran Byrne looked ominous in the second half, but could only muster up four behinds from his four shots on goal.
2 weeks is a long time in football! ;D ;D
Disposals: Tardio 31, McCann 25, Bransgrove 23, McDonald 22, Toman 21, J.Gleeson 20
Well, at least one teams knows how to win! Now to see if it is contagious!
I only noticed this a moment or 2 ago.
Coburg's hone ground, the Conurg City Oval, has a new name for sponsorship purposes, 'Piranha Park'. Not the worst name going around? Yes, you are thinking of carnivorous little fishes with attitude.
However, in Brasilian Portuguese, a'piranha' is also the word for 'PROSTITUTE'. 'Prostitute Park' doesn't quite have the same ring to it.... ;D ;D
I only noticed this a moment or 2 ago.
Coburg's hone ground, the Conurg City Oval, has a new name for sponsorship purposes, 'Piranha Park'. Not the worst name going around? Yes, you are thinking of carnivorous little fishes with attitude.
However, in Brasilian Portuguese, a'piranha' is also the word for 'PROSTITUTE'. 'Prostitute Park' doesn't quite have the same ring to it.... ;D ;D
When there is finally a round dedicated to Sex Workers thanking them for their contribution to the sport at least we know where they will have it.
Not as inconvenient as some of the games this season, the game is set at Footscray starting at midday. That should give enough time to anyone lucky enough to get to this game to schlumf into Etihad. Alas, I will not be there - guests for easter.
Footscray Bulldogs vs. Northern Blues
Sunday, April 20
Victoria University Whitten Oval at 12:00pm
Footscray Bulldogs
B: Austin Redpath Johannisen
HB: Darley Roberts Russell
C: Prismall Greenwood Howard
HF: Honeychurch Markovic Tutt
F: Dickson Cordy Perkins
R: Campbell Fuller Lower
Int: Fort Jamieson Clarke Gleeson Elliott Finco Barry Sullivan Jensen* Fogarty Iaccarino
Northern Blues
B: Buckley Watson McInnes
HB: Docherty Bootsma Giles
C: Scotland McLean Lucas
HF: B. Johnson White Graham
F: Garlett Anthony Armfield
R: Wood Cachia Bell
Int: Reynolds Cattapan* Sheehan Totevski Wilson T. Thomas Holman Temay Bolger Dirago Coulson Emley Wilkinson
Of course, it won't line up this way, but the side looks strong.
He is the son of some good friends of mine, hope to get some inside scoops down the track.
Cattapan*
He is the son of some good friends of mine, hope to get some inside scoops down the track.
I hope he does well Sheik!
Cattapan*
He is the son of some good friends of mine, hope to get some inside scoops down the track.
I hope he does well Sheik!
x2
HALF TIME: Northern Blues 7.10.52 FootscrayVFL 6.4.40.
GOALS: Thomas, Johnson, Graham, Garlett, Totevski, Wilson, Armfield
DISPOSALS: McLean 18, Graham 12, Wilson 9, Anthony 8, Thomas 7, Temay 7, Docherty 7 #PJVFL
3/4 time. 2 pts down. McLean 21. Graham 17 Johnson 12 (possessions)
Great last quarter, NBs home by 25 points!!
Johnson (rookie) showed a bit by all accounts. Holman also in the action.
@NBluesFC: DISPOSALS: Graham 25, McLean 24, Johnson 17, Wilson 17, Cachia 17, Cattapan 17 ##PJVFL
@C_Filippo23: Wood 15 touches and 39 hitouts. Continues to impress for @NBluesFC #PJVFL
Cattapan 17
Could be a player. What can you tell us about him Sheik?
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
More detailed report later, but...
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and number 45? Johnson I think.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form.
Holman was one of the highlights for me. Disposal not so good early but under real heat this kid was everywhere and very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week. Time on the ball. Went in hard and in the last, when the heat was on, he stood up. Ready.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game.
Watson was beaten.
McInnes okay. Nothing special.
Temay, okay, nothing special.
Reynolds and Giles busy. Like Reynolds.
Off to Etihad.
2014 Peter Jackson VFL
Footscray Bulldogs 2.0 6.3 12.6 13.9 (87)
Northern Blues 4.8 7.10 11.10 16.16 (112)
GOALS:
Footscray Bulldogs: Dickson 5 Redpath 2 Jamieson Campbell Fogarty Honeychurch Tutt Sullivan
Northern Blues: Johnson 4 Thomas 3 Garlett 2 Armfield 2 Graham 2 Wilson Totevski Holman
BEST:
Footscray Bulldogs: Honeychurch Dickson Fogarty Russell Redpath Roberts
Northern Blues: Johnson McLean Thomas Graham Watson Wood
I look at this and I get a warm glow. Hope the seniors can perform similarly.
5.6 in the last quarter, 4.8 in the first.
Ouch.
Jeffy had a few spells thru the middle. Couple of mins in, couple forward at times. Wonder if that's the plan for him more regularly.
Updated version of today's report from WO.
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
Good win. The Dishlickers threw everything at us in the 3rd and took the lead. It was impressive that we fought our way back into the game and narrowed the 3 qtr margin to f*ckspence.
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and Johnson.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game. Still like to see him show more physicality / mongrel.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form. Not sure he will gain much more from being in the magoos.
Holman was one of the highlights for me in terms of our future. Disposal not so good early (which is an issue for the kid, did the same last week) but under real heat he backed himself and was everywhere in the 2nd half. Very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ran out the game really well. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week - good attitude. Good to see him given bursts on the ball and go in hard. In the last when it was up for grabs, Jeffy stood up. Didn't try to finesse too much like last week... more grunt and effort. Ready for a call-up.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground. Must be tempting to upgrade him... but not yet.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured? Unwell?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game. Had an important defensive role and really contributed. Peeled off and helped out when appropriate. Seems to have grown some more! Showed a bit of offensive stuff. But, I recall one instance when he was all alone on a wing... perfect position to take the aggott from Watson, I think, but didn't yell or do anything to demand the aggott... he was in the clear and if Watson had passed it to him... away we go. Happened right in front of us and the crowd was doing all the calling to Watson!
Watson was beaten. Can't believe he was mentioned in the best players. Probably based on stats alone. Yes he got a good few kicks and handballs but they were the cheap kind - other defenders passing it back to him. But when it was one-on-one with his forward, he was beaten... either beaten to the ball or out bodied. But his disposal is terrific.
Cachia also really lifted when we needed to find another gear and wrestle back the lead. The coach asked him for a big win over his opponent at 3 qtr time... he obliged with some real hardness and negating. Still lacks an offensive game. Though if Curnow doesn't come up he could fill the breach.
McInnes okay. Did some really good 3rd man up stuff to support other defenders. Nothing special re offensive stuff though.
Temay, okay, nothing special. Has been overtaken by other newbies. Will be a strong, reliable seconds player.
Reynolds was busy. Really gets amongst it. Has a bit of dash and daring... reminds me a little of a young Ang Christou. Just needs some polish. I have no trouble imagining this kid breaking into the senior side next year. Maybe a game or two this year. But given another year in the gym / pre-season and education this is someone who could make it.
Giles is busy and he continues to improve. Really mobile and positive in the way he gets after the aggott. Another pre season will really help.
This Irish bloke, Sheehan is a beaut. Yes, makes a few rookie mistakes but is hard and never, ever gives up. Real potential.
Reckon Luke Webster is enjoying having some fair dinkum newbies at the place... sorry, but this 2014 crop is so far ahead of the McCarthy's and Mitchells etc. it aint funny, in fact it's tragic. 3 good wins on the trot says something.
After seeing both games today, and knowing that Juddy is out for a while, so might Curnow be and so might Dinger be (finger). Cripps probably needs to go back to the 2nds and learn a few things, and Lucas was as useful as an ashtray on a motor bike. So, you'd bring in Robbo, Den Den, Jeffy & Brock. Maybe Cachia for Curnow. If Jammo is okay for next week you'd leave out Rowe though it would seem he's become a project for the club. But maybe that is more changes than our coaching group would want to make...
Gee I'd be tempted to remove Temay from the senior list and replace him with one of our Rookies but you probably can't do that!
Watson was beaten. When isn't he? But when it was one-on-one with his forward, he was beaten... either beaten to the ball or out bodied. The only time he isn't beaten by his direct opponent is when he is a loose man and then he only breaks even. Rowe and White have left him behind as a competitive defender.
Temay, okay, nothing special. Deja vu from his first season it would seem
Thanks Baggers
I might get along to a game in the next few weeks - will let you know.
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
More detailed report later, but...
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and number 45? Johnson I think.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form
Holman was one of the highlights for me. Disposal not so good early but under real heat this kid was everywhere and very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week. Time on the ball. Went in hard and in the last, when the heat was on, he stood up. Ready.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game.
Watson was beaten.
McInnes okay. Nothing special.
Temay, okay, nothing special.
Reynolds and Giles busy. Like Reynolds.
Off to Etihad.
Thanks for that and great to hear that Cachia played well to replace Curnow in the same role.
Thanks for the reports ...did Buckley play?
http://northernbluesfc.com.au/news/361-nbfc-news-whitten-oval-painted-blue.html
Match report.
Worth a read as it's another perspective.
Updated version of today's report from WO.
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
Good win. The Dishlickers threw everything at us in the 3rd and took the lead. It was impressive that we fought our way back into the game and narrowed the 3 qtr margin to f*ckspence.
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and Johnson.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game. Still like to see him show more physicality / mongrel.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form. Not sure he will gain much more from being in the magoos.
Holman was one of the highlights for me in terms of our future. Disposal not so good early (which is an issue for the kid, did the same last week) but under real heat he backed himself and was everywhere in the 2nd half. Very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ran out the game really well. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week - good attitude. Good to see him given bursts on the ball and go in hard. In the last when it was up for grabs, Jeffy stood up. Didn't try to finesse too much like last week... more grunt and effort. Ready for a call-up.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground. Must be tempting to upgrade him... but not yet.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured? Unwell?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game. Had an important defensive role and really contributed. Peeled off and helped out when appropriate. Seems to have grown some more! Showed a bit of offensive stuff. But, I recall one instance when he was all alone on a wing... perfect position to take the aggott from Watson, I think, but didn't yell or do anything to demand the aggott... he was in the clear and if Watson had passed it to him... away we go. Happened right in front of us and the crowd was doing all the calling to Watson!
Watson was beaten. Can't believe he was mentioned in the best players. Probably based on stats alone. Yes he got a good few kicks and handballs but they were the cheap kind - other defenders passing it back to him. But when it was one-on-one with his forward, he was beaten... either beaten to the ball or out bodied. But his disposal is terrific.
Cachia also really lifted when we needed to find another gear and wrestle back the lead. The coach asked him for a big win over his opponent at 3 qtr time... he obliged with some real hardness and negating. Still lacks an offensive game. Though if Curnow doesn't come up he could fill the breach.
McInnes okay. Did some really good 3rd man up stuff to support other defenders. Nothing special re offensive stuff though.
Temay, okay, nothing special. Has been overtaken by other newbies. Will be a strong, reliable seconds player.
Reynolds was busy. Really gets amongst it. Has a bit of dash and daring... reminds me a little of a young Ang Christou. Just needs some polish. I have no trouble imagining this kid breaking into the senior side next year. Maybe a game or two this year. But given another year in the gym / pre-season and education this is someone who could make it.
Giles is busy and he continues to improve. Really mobile and positive in the way he gets after the aggott. Another pre season will really help.
This Irish bloke, Sheehan is a beaut. Yes, makes a few rookie mistakes but is hard and never, ever gives up. Real potential.
Reckon Luke Webster is enjoying having some fair dinkum newbies at the place... sorry, but this 2014 crop is so far ahead of the McCarthy's and Mitchells etc. it aint funny, in fact it's tragic. 3 good wins on the trot says something.
After seeing both games today, and knowing that Juddy is out for a while, so might Curnow be and so might Dinger be (finger). Cripps probably needs to go back to the 2nds and learn a few things, and Lucas was as useful as an ashtray on a motor bike. So, you'd bring in Robbo, Den Den, Jeffy & Brock. Maybe Cachia for Curnow. If Jammo is okay for next week you'd leave out Rowe though it would seem he's become a project for the club. But maybe that is more changes than our coaching group would want to make...
Gee I'd be tempted to remove Temay from the senior list and replace him with one of our Rookies but you probably can't do that!
Agree with you there mate, but i'd be inclined to give Cripps a couple more games, even as the sub, and also give Lucas more time off half back/wing. Jamo, Robbo, Army, Jeffy and Brock give us some fairly decent cover given that Bell(4 weeks) Juddy (5 weeks) and Ed (6 weeks) will all be missing till r10 or later. If Jamo is right he comes in for Rowe or White, probably Rowe.
Thanks for the report!
Updated version of today's report from WO.
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
Good win. The Dishlickers threw everything at us in the 3rd and took the lead. It was impressive that we fought our way back into the game and narrowed the 3 qtr margin to f*ckspence.
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and Johnson.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game. Still like to see him show more physicality / mongrel.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form. Not sure he will gain much more from being in the magoos.
Holman was one of the highlights for me in terms of our future. Disposal not so good early (which is an issue for the kid, did the same last week) but under real heat he backed himself and was everywhere in the 2nd half. Very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ran out the game really well. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week - good attitude. Good to see him given bursts on the ball and go in hard. In the last when it was up for grabs, Jeffy stood up. Didn't try to finesse too much like last week... more grunt and effort. Ready for a call-up.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground. Must be tempting to upgrade him... but not yet.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured? Unwell?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game. Had an important defensive role and really contributed. Peeled off and helped out when appropriate. Seems to have grown some more! Showed a bit of offensive stuff. But, I recall one instance when he was all alone on a wing... perfect position to take the aggott from Watson, I think, but didn't yell or do anything to demand the aggott... he was in the clear and if Watson had passed it to him... away we go. Happened right in front of us and the crowd was doing all the calling to Watson!
Watson was beaten. Can't believe he was mentioned in the best players. Probably based on stats alone. Yes he got a good few kicks and handballs but they were the cheap kind - other defenders passing it back to him. But when it was one-on-one with his forward, he was beaten... either beaten to the ball or out bodied. But his disposal is terrific.
Cachia also really lifted when we needed to find another gear and wrestle back the lead. The coach asked him for a big win over his opponent at 3 qtr time... he obliged with some real hardness and negating. Still lacks an offensive game. Though if Curnow doesn't come up he could fill the breach.
McInnes okay. Did some really good 3rd man up stuff to support other defenders. Nothing special re offensive stuff though.
Temay, okay, nothing special. Has been overtaken by other newbies. Will be a strong, reliable seconds player.
Reynolds was busy. Really gets amongst it. Has a bit of dash and daring... reminds me a little of a young Ang Christou. Just needs some polish. I have no trouble imagining this kid breaking into the senior side next year. Maybe a game or two this year. But given another year in the gym / pre-season and education this is someone who could make it.
Giles is busy and he continues to improve. Really mobile and positive in the way he gets after the aggott. Another pre season will really help.
This Irish bloke, Sheehan is a beaut. Yes, makes a few rookie mistakes but is hard and never, ever gives up. Real potential.
Reckon Luke Webster is enjoying having some fair dinkum newbies at the place... sorry, but this 2014 crop is so far ahead of the McCarthy's and Mitchells etc. it aint funny, in fact it's tragic. 3 good wins on the trot says something.
After seeing both games today, and knowing that Juddy is out for a while, so might Curnow be and so might Dinger be (finger). Cripps probably needs to go back to the 2nds and learn a few things, and Lucas was as useful as an ashtray on a motor bike. So, you'd bring in Robbo, Den Den, Jeffy & Brock. Maybe Cachia for Curnow. If Jammo is okay for next week you'd leave out Rowe though it would seem he's become a project for the club. But maybe that is more changes than our coaching group would want to make...
Gee I'd be tempted to remove Temay from the senior list and replace him with one of our Rookies but you probably can't do that!
Agree with you there mate, but i'd be inclined to give Cripps a couple more games, even as the sub, and also give Lucas more time off half back/wing. Jamo, Robbo, Army, Jeffy and Brock give us some fairly decent cover given that Bell(4 weeks) Juddy (5 weeks) and Ed (6 weeks) will all be missing till r10 or later. If Jamo is right he comes in for Rowe or White, probably Rowe.
Thanks for the report!
Cripps needs a rest
What type of player is Blaine Johnson. ?
Is he a cut down Jack Darling type or more of a Medhurst.
He looked rather bulky in his draft vids but they don't really show what type of player he is.
What type of player is Blaine Johnson. ?
Is he a cut down Jack Darling type or more of a Medhurst.
He looked rather bulky in his draft vids but they don't really show what type of player he is.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/player-profile/blaine-johnson (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/player-profile/blaine-johnson)
186cm, 84kg.
Will no doubt add a few kg?
Johnson is medium-sized forward who can also play through the midfield. Carlton’s Director of Coaching Rob Wiley has described the Western Australian as a player who can “jump up over the top of packs, but is also good at ground level”.
Johnson comes to Carlton from South Fremantle, where he played senior football in the WAFL.
http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-02-27/in-focus-blaine-johnson (http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-02-27/in-focus-blaine-johnson)
1. How would you describe your style of play?
Defensive – and I like to push up the ground.
2. What would you say is your greatest strength?
My defensive pressure and tackling ability.
3. Who was your football hero when you were growing up?
Nic Naitanui – he’s such an exciting player and I love watching him.
Both he and Reynolds remind me of good old fashioned style left foot flankers. The kind we haven't had for ages. Can't quite think of a direct player analogy... maybe Matt Clape with a bit more mobility?
Cheers FB 77
Both he and Reynolds remind me of good old fashioned style left foot flankers. The kind we haven't had for ages. Can't quite think of a direct player analogy... maybe Matt Clape with a bit more mobility?
Isn't he a right footer?
Let me check... according to my hastily scribbled notes Johnson is a lefty... Reynolds... I'm struggling to read the smear. It does say "smidgen taller than Johnson".
Sorry, I scribble notes all over my budget (as we ex-Croweaters call the Record), it gets kind of messy after a few games.
Let me check... according to my hastily scribbled notes Johnson is a lefty... Reynolds... I'm struggling to read the smear. It does say "smidgen taller than Johnson".
Sorry, I scribble notes all over my budget (as we ex-Croweaters call the Record), it gets kind of messy after a few games.
Reynolds is def a lefty.
Thanks CIMM, I was pretty sure Reynolds was a lefty. I had a hazy recollection of his kicking reminding me of... here's an obscure one... Adam White.
Updated version of today's report from WO.
Flew home from Dishlicker land... packing the thermos before heading off to see the BlueBaggers.
Good win. The Dishlickers threw everything at us in the 3rd and took the lead. It was impressive that we fought our way back into the game and narrowed the 3 qtr margin to f*ckspence.
Best for mine were Graham, McLean, Holman, Armfield, Wood and Johnson.
Graham played like a bloke wanting to get back into the seniors. Broke lines, went hard, played with confidence and dash. Was quiet for the early part of the 3rd qtr, but so were most of his mates... they took the lead. Fought his way back into the game. Still like to see him show more physicality / mongrel.
McLean was good, hard at it. Getting back to form. Not sure he will gain much more from being in the magoos.
Holman was one of the highlights for me in terms of our future. Disposal not so good early (which is an issue for the kid, did the same last week) but under real heat he backed himself and was everywhere in the 2nd half. Very instrumental in getting us back into the lead then really taking over in the last quarter. Great to see a recruit who actually thinks and acts like a footballer.
Den Den was another highlight for me. His dash was back. He was barking orders and showing leadership in the qtr and 3 qtr huddles, from the boundary and on the field. Ran out the game really well. Ready for a call-up.
Jeffy was much better than last week - good attitude. Good to see him given bursts on the ball and go in hard. In the last when it was up for grabs, Jeffy stood up. Didn't try to finesse too much like last week... more grunt and effort. Ready for a call-up.
Wood actually thinks, also, like a footballer! Good in the clinches, important grabs / spoils around the ground. Must be tempting to upgrade him... but not yet.
Docherty looked out of sorts early and didn't appear later in the game. Injured? Unwell?
Apart from a couple of silly mistakes, liked Boots' game. Had an important defensive role and really contributed. Peeled off and helped out when appropriate. Seems to have grown some more! Showed a bit of offensive stuff. But, I recall one instance when he was all alone on a wing... perfect position to take the aggott from Watson, I think, but didn't yell or do anything to demand the aggott... he was in the clear and if Watson had passed it to him... away we go. Happened right in front of us and the crowd was doing all the calling to Watson!
Watson was beaten. Can't believe he was mentioned in the best players. Probably based on stats alone. Yes he got a good few kicks and handballs but they were the cheap kind - other defenders passing it back to him. But when it was one-on-one with his forward, he was beaten... either beaten to the ball or out bodied. But his disposal is terrific.
Cachia also really lifted when we needed to find another gear and wrestle back the lead. The coach asked him for a big win over his opponent at 3 qtr time... he obliged with some real hardness and negating. Still lacks an offensive game. Though if Curnow doesn't come up he could fill the breach.
McInnes okay. Did some really good 3rd man up stuff to support other defenders. Nothing special re offensive stuff though.
Temay, okay, nothing special. Has been overtaken by other newbies. Will be a strong, reliable seconds player.
Reynolds was busy. Really gets amongst it. Has a bit of dash and daring... reminds me a little of a young Ang Christou. Just needs some polish. I have no trouble imagining this kid breaking into the senior side next year. Maybe a game or two this year. But given another year in the gym / pre-season and education this is someone who could make it.
Giles is busy and he continues to improve. Really mobile and positive in the way he gets after the aggott. Another pre season will really help.
This Irish bloke, Sheehan is a beaut. Yes, makes a few rookie mistakes but is hard and never, ever gives up. Real potential.
Reckon Luke Webster is enjoying having some fair dinkum newbies at the place... sorry, but this 2014 crop is so far ahead of the McCarthy's and Mitchells etc. it aint funny, in fact it's tragic. 3 good wins on the trot says something.
After seeing both games today, and knowing that Juddy is out for a while, so might Curnow be and so might Dinger be (finger). Cripps probably needs to go back to the 2nds and learn a few things, and Lucas was as useful as an ashtray on a motor bike. So, you'd bring in Robbo, Den Den, Jeffy & Brock. Maybe Cachia for Curnow. If Jammo is okay for next week you'd leave out Rowe though it would seem he's become a project for the club. But maybe that is more changes than our coaching group would want to make...
Gee I'd be tempted to remove Temay from the senior list and replace him with one of our Rookies but you probably can't do that!
Agree with you there mate, but i'd be inclined to give Cripps a couple more games, even as the sub, and also give Lucas more time off half back/wing. Jamo, Robbo, Army, Jeffy and Brock give us some fairly decent cover given that Bell(4 weeks) Juddy (5 weeks) and Ed (6 weeks) will all be missing till r10 or later. If Jamo is right he comes in for Rowe or White, probably Rowe.
Thanks for the report!
Cripps needs a rest