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Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #45 –
Good to see McKay listed in the best players, we should give him a few senior games so that we can get a better idea whether he's got what it takes.
Jaksch is finished at Carlton by the looks of things, Buckley probably cooked as well.
The only thing in this world worth more than a hill of beans is the Carlton Football Club.

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #46 –

Macreadie - showed his usual poise in defence
White - strong defensive effort but with a few turnovers
Buckley - just a solid game in defence
Sheehan - just a solid game in defence
Jaksch - nothing to write home about in defence - to me he is a competent lead up forward but not much chop as a defender
Byrne - ball skills and attacking dash made him look like an AFL player returning after injury - should be considered for selection as soon as his fitness reaches the required level

Kerridge - played back, forward and in midfield - plenty of disposals but some shocking mistakes - par for the course
Graham - BOG by the length of the Flemington straight - lots of possessions - lots of decisive dash - effective disposals
Boekhorst - solid game - one of our best three
Smedts - did some nice things - effective without being outstanding
Polson - started like a house on fire in the first term but then had his fire dampened by a close checking opponent
Phillips - looks to have all of the physical skills to play in the ruck - except the strength to take or sustain body position against his opponent - not many other ruck stocks to back up Kreuzer so he had better make further improvements before we trade someone else in
Palmer - would be a good player if he had Graham's speed and kicking skills

McKay - seemed to get a lot more time on the ground today (probably because Gorringe was in the early game) - looks to have a future and could press for senior selection now if he converted more of his set shots - is Rocca's time fully occupied with Levi?
Armfield - much better than in his horrid recent performance but unlikely to be pressing for senior selection anytime soon

Pickett was the pick of the three small forwards because he did more that the others on the occasions that he injected himself into the game - impressive attack on the ball and opponents led to quite a few free kicks against but also some positive outcomes
LeBois - has excellent speed and even more excellent acceleration - flashed brilliance twice in the first quarter but was invisible thereafter or was he injured and off the ground?
Gallucci - also has speed but not much else

Kerr - played forward (with some competitiveness) and as back-up ruck (without achieving anything other than giving Phillips a rest)

Glass-McCasker - solid defensive performance in the early game but the fact that he was playing in the early game indicates that he hasn't improved since he arrived
Korcheck - played in the early game - presumably so that he and Phillips could both get more ruck time - gets his hands to many ruck contests but never looked able to direct the ball to advantage against a spindly, lightweight opponent - more effective when that opponent was injured and his next opponent was lightweight and under-size - looks like Tarzan; you know the rest - can we trade him for one of the American giants playing at another club?
Gorringe - doesn't look like Tarzan but definitely plays like Jane - played exclusively as a forward but contributed little - seems to have physical skills but very limited intensity or effort for the contest - his only attribute comes if you are looking for a word to rhyme with 'orange'

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #47 –
Disappointing game in many respects, terrible inconsistency, maybe it was having 2 weeks off.

Mrs Baggers and I moved around the ground a bit so we could get a good look at Casey B and a few other blokes... also she insisted on watching in the sunshine rather than the grandstand! Went looking for RR at half time but couldn't find you  :(

Josh should give the blokes a rocket after this hot/cold effort... there was a dash of lethargy which was more than apparent. When we put the foot down for 10 minutes in the third and then for a little longer in the 3rd, we were dominant.

Thoughts on some individual players:

Casey Byrne: poise, composure, confident, vocal... welcome back. Seems to have played around 2 1/2 qtrs. Was running freely and did a couple of dashes through half back, linking up in the centre and then running forward. Yummy. Just missed a terrific goal after linking up through the guts.

Macreadie: serviceable. Did some good things in the heat. Coming along nicely.

White: the general down back and did some very good things, as you would reasonably expect. Good leadership. Was BOG for mine. Love some of the lip he gave opponents.

Buckley: hard to comment on Dylan's game as he is playing very differently, as if he's learning a completely new way to play. Very disciplined game from him today

Gus: One of our better players without being outstanding. You're confident when he has the ball in his hands.

Jaksch: played exclusively down back. Took a couple of timely grabs at the end. Not much else.

Kerridge: got plenty of it and I know he was mentioned in the best players but he, like Graham, turned it over too much. But you have to acknowledge that he put in and was very important at crucial moments with his strength and smart positioning.

Boekhorst: not the same bloke I saw a few weeks ago, the one who busted a gut from contest to contest. Flashed in and out of the game with some impressive efforts, which is the best I could say. Linked well at times.

Smedts: you want to like Billie. He provided a spark with important deft efforts when we were in trouble, particularly in the second and third quarters. Sent down back in the final qtr to try and help quell the onslaught.l Concerned.

Den Den: was his usual self without being outstanding. Good on-field leadership.

(The advantage of moving around the ground on the fence is that you get to hear a lot more of the on-field banter - Den, White and Palmer were the most vocal and instructional.)

H: working much harder and impacting many more contests in the air and at ground level. Has caught Casboultitis with his goal kicking (the old Casboult, that is ;)).

Phillips: Flip was up against a huge lunatic, listening to what was coming out of his opponents mouth was hilarious. Anyway, Flip took some good grabs and worked hard in the ruck contests, winning his share.

Palmer: I know some may disagree but I thought this bloke was very instrumental in keeping us in the game in the first half with his endeavour and mongrel at the aggott, along with vocal instruction to team mates - no idea what happened to him in the last quarter, just non-existent... along with a number of his mates.

Le Bois: lively early and laid a couple of really good tackles, then faded.

Polson: probably a day he'd like to forget. Disappointing.

Pickett: some very good signs. Could have kicked a great running goal, he collected it just forward of the wing and took off leaving everyone in his wake and when he was about 30 metres from goal the bloke chasing him was illegally shepparded unnecessarily (stupidly) and the ball was given to the opposition by virtue of a free kick. Dumb footy... sorry, but it was a Preston bloke who infringed robbing Pickett of a ripper.

Graham: gave his all. Was winning the ball well but a few costly turnovers marred his efforts. Early in the last he tried to outrun a potential tackler which was dumb. The bloke caught him and the resultant turnover was critical to Coburg's comeback. Seemed to me that he tried to finesse at times and came undone. Great possession stats and some influential contributions but also some undisciplined efforts which'll make it hard for him to return to the seniors. Dirty Harry, "Man's got to know his limitations."

Gallucci: hard to see this effort, which was serviceable only, helping his cause re being at PP next year.

Kerr: struggled being second fiddle to H. Work in progress is the most positive thing I can say.

Preston boys: Wilson and O'Shea were the pick with strong efforts. This little Corboy fella deserves being watched.

 

Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #48 –
Quote from: blue4life – on
Good to see McKay listed in the best players, we should give him a few senior games so that we can get a better idea whether he's got what it takes.
Jaksch is finished at Carlton by the looks of things, Buckley probably cooked as well.

Yep, we can forget Jaksch.

Bucks is an interesting one, be interesting to see how he does for the remainder of the year. As I mentioned in my humble summary, I thought he was very disciplined and seems to be changing his style. I'm cautiously optimistic.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #49 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
Yep, we can forget Jaksch.

Hopefully we've also parted company with the bloke who paid pick 7 for him.
The only thing in this world worth more than a hill of beans is the Carlton Football Club.

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #50 –
I assume that Samo was rested and didn't turn out for Northern?
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #51 –
Quote from: Professer E – on
I assume that Samo was rested and didn't turn out for Northern?

Yep, Samo didn't play today. The other two reserves, Graham and Smedts, both played today.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #52 –
Quote from: blue4life – on
Hopefully we've also parted company with the bloke who paid pick 7 for him.

Pretty sure we have!
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #53 –
There are huge wraps on Byrne and I haven't seen a great deal of him. I am interested in how much of it is hype (next big Irishman) and how many that have seen a lot of him think he will not only be a good solid footballer, but in the words of Simmo and Gerard Healy, a star.

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Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #54 –
Quote from: mateinone – on
There are huge wraps on Byrne and I haven't seen a great deal of him. I am interested in how much of it is hype (next big Irishman) and how many that have seen a lot of him think he will not only be a good solid footballer, but in the words of Simmo and Gerard Healy, a star.

The best summary of Casey might be from the lips of BB, who commented after one of his games last year just before going down with a knee, that, "Looks like we've found a player..." or words to that effect. Ultimately, MIO, time will tell but he does display very good awareness, pace, decision making ability and disposal. Even though it was his first game in a year, he clearly looked a class above the rest at Preston today.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17
 

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #55 –
Thankyou to those who posted game reports.

Fantastic news for Byrne getting through managed time. His return to AFL will make selecting defenders interesting. Shame about Rowe, but who knows, maybe we'll see Jones do well down back.

Sounds like they took the foot off and nearly got caught out. Not good. Hopefully gave enough of a fright to teach the lesson.

Pleased Smedts, Gussy, and Pickett went OK. Hope Pickett can develop his defensive craft and be the quick small goal sneak we need.
Coming together is the beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.
Henry Ford.

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #56 –
Quote from: Baggers – on

Mrs Baggers and I moved around the ground a bit so we could get a good look at Casey B and a few other blokes... also she insisted on watching in the sunshine rather than the grandstand! Went looking for RR at half time but couldn't find you  :(



Give Mrs Baggers my regards - she showed good judgement.

I was in my usual place for the first half then went to find some sunshine at half time and stayed in the sun thereafter.

How were the pies today - or were you on a short leash? C:-)

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #57 –
Quote from: Baggers – on
The best summary of Casey might be from the lips of BB, who commented after one of his games last year just before going down with a knee, that, "Looks like we've found a player..." or words to that effect. Ultimately, MIO, time will tell but he does display very good awareness, pace, decision making ability and disposal. Even though it was his first game in a year, he clearly looked a class above the rest at Preston today.

Yep

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #58 –
Quote from: LoveNavy – on
Hope Pickett can develop his defensive craft and be the quick small goal sneak we need.

Chased and tackled like a madman today - now he needs to show a bit of poise to avoid giving away so many free kicks.

Re: VFL 2017 Rd 8: Northern Blues vs Coburg at Preston

Reply #59 –
Thanks for the reports B and RR.

Seems like there is some good things happening at the NB,s.
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