Re: Post Game Participation: AFL Rd 6: Carlton vs Western Bulldogs
Reply #55 –
I watched three games over the weekend (fortunately not the Tigers v Swans!) and two of them were error filled, sub-standard footy. We played in appalling conditions but the skill level of both teams was as good as dry weather footy. What’s more, both teams tried to play positive footy. Of course, the icing on the cake was our magnificent win.
It was interesting to hear Gerard Healy speculating about Levi making the All-Australian team. That would have been unthinkable not so long ago. One area of Levi’s game that has really improved is his ability to move the ball on quickly and get involved in chains of possession.
One aspect of Harry’s game that I really liked was his determination to bring the ball to the ground. If he wasn’t in a position to clunk the ball, his intention was clearly to bring the ball down for our crumbers.
I don’t really understand the angst about Walsh; he is as hard as a cat’s head, wins his own ball and cops more than his share of opposition attention. Yes, his disposal efficiency is down but that’s normal for players who rack up contested possessions. He was also forced to bang the ball out of defence across his body several times and that’s always a 50/50 proposition.
Ed was outstanding yet again and Samo was brilliant. The latter’s cool head, decision-making and precision ball use was so important.
Go Blues!