Re: Rd 15: Post Game ________: Carlton vs Collingwood
Reply #62 –
When SOJ grubbed his first kick in the warm up I thought that the occasion might have unnerved him, but that wasn't the case. It was one of the most assured first games I have seen.
He probably should have kicked the goal in the first quarter and dishing off to Gibbs in the last was a poor decision but entirely understandable for a first gamer. I expect that similar situations in future games will result in goals.
My concerns about SOJ's fitness were unfounded but he wouldn't have been selected if he wasn't able to run out the game. He covered the ground well and at times it seemed that we had two Simmos in defence.
It seemed like déjà vu at times as SOJ's running style is so like SOS's. I found myself waiting for him to turn around so I could check that it was 2 on his back.
It was a promising debut and I'm glad I made the effort to watch the game live. Apart from SOJ's debut, it was a forgettable game and I don't really feel like saying much about it.
We desperately need a couple of quality mids and a key forward though