Re: RD 4 : BLUES Defeated By Demons (Pathetic & Pitiful Post-Match)
Reply #203 –
Cripps lacks a yard and so does Graham...the latter has more of a problem because Cripps can get away with it due to his size. I think its more of a case with both they need to adjust to the pace of the game and get better awareness so lets give them some time to settle in and I have the feeling in Cripps case he needs the master in Judd on the field to give him that extra tuition but I have faith he will be a player and was happy with his first up efforts in terms of being to compete with senior players..
Graham needs to brush up his kicking but I gave him points for tackling big Jake Spencer and bringing him down...shows he has some body strength and is capable in terms of tackling and being defensive.
I'm all for playing Holman sooner than later and getting our new midfield operating as a group and would also put Buckley in that mix .
Good obs. Cripps aint quick, but he's not slow... just might seem that way at present. His strength, I believe (apart from basic skills), is that he can read the play and sum up a situation... like someone with a footy brain, should.
For me, the jury is still out on Graham. Still doesn't commit his body enough for mine.
I watched Holman closely last Sunday and really liked what I saw re his reading of the play and disposal, but at times lacked awareness or getting the tempo, but, sheet, he's a kid.