Yup I got it very wrong, called it a bad loss, my bad. Great effort by the boys, yes we were very lucky and Martin and Eddie in crucial moments were just superb today. Hope the positive momentum continues.
Playing against the Cats at their irregular Kardina Park is really unfair, we'll be crunched unfortunately, a top 4 side with home ground advantage is the cruel reality.
I reckon Betts , Martin and Doc will have a positive impact immediately it will be noticeable and in 2nd half add a fit Harry and Charlie and we’ll reap results.
Absolutely rooting for GWS, great for the competition a fairytale come true a young team. Great story for the AFL at long last. Although wining 3 games in a row and to win at G against the tigers, very difficult. But my gut feel is an upset is brewing. Go Giants
What a great win, dumbfounding Teaugy has help return passion, enjoyment in playing footy. Cripps smile just infectious, the youngsters were playing out of their skins Sam Wash amazing haven’t seen so much joy and embracing this year. Let’s see if they can follow up.
I think Brendon Bolton is gone unfortunately, surly there’ll be a statement early next week by the club ? Our situation is untenable and unacceptable. I’d have a good look a Silvagni too someone needs to be held accountable for us not having 1st pick in this year’s draft situation is ludicrous and painful. My beloved Baggers have been reduced to a rabble.
Imagine giving up Mitch Robinson and Jeffy Garlett for nothing. Robinson and Cripps in the engine room would protect the youngsters. Garlett settles Small forward issue.
Did we really believe that Dow , O’Brien ,Walsh , Stocker, SPS and Fisher all small framed skinny inexperienced youngsters were going to impact players like Ziebell, Cunningham, Higgins and co. I wasn’t expecting miracles today, as we had critical personal injured and team balance was disrupted not an excuse but a reality. We’ll be more competitive against the Pies, should Kreuzer, McGovern, Setterfield, perhaps Kennedy get a game.
The Dawks won't make nearly as many mistakes as the Dishlickers did, they were their own worst enemies. Don't get me wrong, we deserved the win (who predicted a 10gl win ) as we applied plenty of pressure and I'd like to think that forced errors from our opponents.
The Dawks will target SPS, H and Walshy for sure (they'll try Cripps as well, but, well good luck with that). Others will have to step up.
Agree Clarkson will make sure our younger midfielders are battered about a bit , It’s up to Kreuzer and Cripps to hammer a few Hawks, must protect our skinny youngsters.
Thanks for your insight RR much appreciated, what did you think of Frank Anderson? is he in contention along with Sam Fisher maybe Jessie Palmer for the final place on the list?
We desperately in need of outside run, Pickett , Lang and O’Brien eventually. How long will it take to get them on the Park? Inside we’re top notch, Cripps and Kennedy are the battering rams, Walsh will be an exquisite inside midfielder , beautiful hands with great Footy IQ and Stocker a bit later exquisite kick dual sides great bust speed. Ed is our marker , stopping opponents best play maker. As for small crumping forward we don’t have an elite simple, maybe Fasolo, Murphy and Lang all rotating midfield too, Garlett a long shot.
Fasolo is a G specialist , loves a big occasion game, experienced goal kicker, he’s ready to redress is boo -boo and show the Pies they were wrong to let him go.
Rance and Astbury won't fly against Harry so height doesn't matter. They'll do what they do best, body him off line as he's preparing to jump at the ball. He needs to be leading up hard at the ball so they can't do their usual tricks
Agree with you, let’s hope Teague has been drilling it home. Harry has to use the spaces as Fasolo does he’ll be a good mentor, a specialist at the G loves a big game.
As a specialist forward especially at the G, Alex Fasolo wins hands down over Gibbons no question. Gibbons in the midfield interchangeable with Fasolo. Also I think Garlett should play too can sparkle as a dynamic forward and he’ll be an alternate option around the ground, will the spaces a5 the G.