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Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #75 –
With the staggered season opening now it's a case of two teams in very different stages of prep. Great for the young blokes though.
"Extremists on either side will always meet in the Middle!"

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #76 –
Quote from: pinot – on
Those that havent watched the game

-Moo, was tough and reliable.
- Silvagni , very reliable - guts and determination in everything he does.
- Ollie - good game
- Lucas - he was collecting 25-30 possessions u18 seems to think he is playing against u 18 players again... his direct opponent Ohallarahan just didnt have the class to keep up with him imo
- Hewett - solid
- Haynes - extremely reliable
- Cerra - simply excellent and probably our best player before sitting out rest of match
- Lord - very good
- TDK - very good
- Kemp - very good... very quick and very good when ball hits the ground - give him a contract extention now.. took Taylor and Buckley to the cleaners
- Zac - never seen him move like he is right now - very good
- Cottrell - severely missed him last year when he was injured - so underrated and so important
-Fantasia - like Zac never seen him move like he is right now - very good
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Totally agree, Fine Wine. Nice summary.

Not wanting to be negative, but... Mots' defensive game is good but seemed to offer little else, he's got to learn some evasive skills. Eddie B, get down to PP and teach the kid some 'moves.'
Binnsy is going to have a hard time displacing L Campo. One of the things I really like about Lucas is that he hurts the opposition with his disposal by foot.

And as you pointed out, Fine Wine... Sausage Roll looks at home in defence and Ollie will be a pest for opposing forward lines.

We cut Frankie E some slack being his first hit out. His defensive pressure seemed a focus - good building block.

Bambi time: Doc's disposal is fine if he has time, but under pressure is a real concern.


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

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #77 –
If we are struggling for form and fitness we'll get a chance to see how the coach is setting us up more than anything else.

Gotta look for the positive in the negative.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #78 –
One of the key takeaways from this game: Efficiency.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #79 –
Apparently the 2's beat North Melbourne last evening by 7 points. White kicked 2, including the sealer, but that is all I've managed to glean. Hopefully, we'll hear some more soon.
Live Long and Prosper!

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Reply #80 –
Quote from: kruddler – on
Quote from: Lods – on


I've looked at the 'Match stats' on AFL.com this morning and it's still showing the blue line with a 23 along side it and the opposition with 14
It's clearly a mistake when compared to the individual player stats which would be the correct ones.
It's understandable why folks who just checked the match stats would believe that we won the free kicks.

Yep, that's what I checked.
Must have the work.experience kid in charge of uploading the data this week as it does indeed show differing figures depending on where you look.

For the record, I didn't think umpiring was terrible, about on a par with relative player skill level. Only questionable decision that jumped out at me was motlops free against.

EDIT: Still showing backwards here....
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/7178#team-stats

Yes, that not very skillful Cripps got one free for and four against; Haynes had two against, none for; and only four of our players got more frees for than against; Lord 3-0, Williams 2-0; and Weitering and Silvagni 1-0.  The only player whose questionable ruck skill level played a part was Young with 1-4.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #81 –
OK, so I have watched the game in it's entirety and marked down the free kicks for both clubs (that's what you can do when you're retired and alone). I can also confirm that the free kick count was in GWS's favour. It was around the 22-24 to 12-14 mark. Looks like out on the full free kicks aren't counted. Apologies to Krudd. I thought you were talking about the St Kilda game.

Anyway , my thoughts on the game.

Acres - Sloppy (he looks like he's got the OOF kicks working for him again) but still works very hard.
Camporeale - Gee couldn't have hoped for a better start. Could be a starter for round 1
Carroll - Only got a run in the last but he's making the most of his opportunity
Cerra - BOG (IMO) Fingers crossed for an injury free run. Very, very important player.
Cottrell - Much better than last week but his kicking at goal was terrible.
Cowan - Really good. Tough and hard. Must start round 1
Cripps - Just like an exercise session for him. No injuries. No worries
De Koning - Excellent. They chose not to play their no 1 ruck and he took advantage. Very good
Docherty - Also came on late and I'm not sure he's in our best 22 at the moment. Certainly can't be played on-ball at the moment.
Evans - Like a more unfit Owies. VFL
Fantasia - Best game for him for a while. Based on last years MC selections will be a certain starter round 1.
Fogarty - My 1st choice small forward but started terribly. Worked his way into form as the game went on so hoping he'll be picked round 1
Haynes - Do not rate this bloke at all after his 2 showings. It's NO from me.
Hewett - a bit quiet but like Cripps No injuries. No worries
E Hollands - Another one late on and made the most of his time
O Hollands - better last week but OK I thought
Kemp - Will start up forward and gives us a bit of X factor. Maybe if his kicking improves could be very dangerous
Lord - I like the look of this guy. 2 solid showings. Maybe a starter round 1
McGovern - Good until he injured himself, again. I really hope the club is being honest with this "ankle tweak injury, he'll be fine dialogue"
McKay - Played one quarter and kicked our first two goals. Deja vu.
Motlop - Lazy, dumb, selfish. not a fan at the moment
Saad - Looks like he's got a spring back in his step. Hope it lasts
Silvagni - Saw enough to suggest he is a WAY better option than Young. Solid as a rock.
Weitering - Like a lot of blokes way better than last week.
Williams - Pretty happy with his game. Very dangerous around goal and rotated through the middle where he was very effective. Good
Young - Not horrible but purely a backup. Silvagni has him covered.

Overall, it amazes me how bad we were last week and how much more improved we were yesterday. Every aspect of our game was 100% better. Contest at the ball, kicking efficiency, morale. Play like that against Richmond and we'll win by 100+

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #82 –
Quote from: Shakin77 – on
Quote from: Professer E – on
Clean out your locker MacGovern

Jesus.

He was flawless until he went off.    Important player.

Exactly!

It's funny how many supporters jumped to the conclusion that he'd done a hammy.  Nathan Buckley called "ankle" as it happened and the way McGovern limped off suggested a rolled ankle at best, a sprain at worst.  But of course the club was telling prokies when they confirmed it was an ankle  ::)

Interestingly, during the game Buckley said, "Mitch McGovern’s been used as a small back who drops off. I actually like the idea of McGovern playing on bigger players and using his aerial strength more frequently, but (Jack) Silvagni and (Jacob) Weitering are the key backs at the moment."  However, before the game Buckley said, "I have got massive doubts about if McGovern should be that second key back because he gets exposed on small players and on any fast movement ..."  Make up your mind Bucks!

I think that his in game comment was correct:  McGovern's ability to fly for marks and spoils complements our other defenders and makes their task a little easier.  However, our team defence has to be functioning well to cover McGovern's direct opponent when he backs himself to impact a contest.
  
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #83 –
Good if you spelt his name right.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #84 –
Sure, he does that well but how many games is he going to miss this year, when you need him?  Tease, tease, tease
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #85 –
I liked the clean marks and the swarming goals.

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #86 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Quote from: Shakin77 – on


Jesus.

He was flawless until he went off.    Important player.

Exactly!

It's funny how many supporters jumped to the conclusion that he'd done a hammy.  Nathan Buckley called "ankle" as it happened and the way McGovern limped off suggested a rolled ankle at best, a sprain at worst.  But of course the club was telling prokies when they confirmed it was an ankle  ::)

Interestingly, during the game Buckley said, "Mitch McGovern’s been used as a small back who drops off. I actually like the idea of McGovern playing on bigger players and using his aerial strength more frequently, but (Jack) Silvagni and (Jacob) Weitering are the key backs at the moment."  However, before the game Buckley said, "I have got massive doubts about if McGovern should be that second key back because he gets exposed on small players and on any fast movement ..."  Make up your mind Bucks!

I think that his in game comment was correct:  McGovern's ability to fly for marks and spoils complements our other defenders and makes their task a little easier.  However, our team defence has to be functioning well to cover McGovern's direct opponent when he backs himself to impact a contest.
  

Dan gorringe reckons hamstring on instagram.

Not sure about what he did, but the club would never tell us lies... 

Can't wait to see Jagga round 1 next year unlike what they told us two weeks ago.

I'm happier for them to be coy.  Tactically it works for us but lets call it for what it is.
"everything you know is wrong"

Paul Hewson

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #87 –
It was only a practice match and GWS was missing Green, Briggs and Riccardi (who would have stretched our defence) but that was a promising performance. 

Sammy Hamill said that we went in to the game with nine players yet to play 50 games and most of those nine were among our best players.  I was expecting that Lucas Camporeale would take a while to be able to match it at AFL level but his was an outstanding performance and he's got to be in contention for Round 1.  Cooper Lord didn't do his chances any harm either.  Motlop wasn't anywhere near as good as he was last week but he still worked hard, laid some tackles and got a couple of clearances when he had a run in the midfield.  Kempy showed that he can be a handful for conventional KPDs and I'd like to see him cement a spot in our forward set up.  Ollie was good again and Lij did OK from limited game time.  Cowan was very good and Carroll did his job.  Frank the Tank was quiet but worked hard defensively and I think that's what his role was.

It was if the natural order of things had been restored watching Jack Silvagni in the backline.  Sammy mentioned SOS's advice to his fellow defenders back in the day; "Don't worry about the ball, just hit their arms!"  Things won't be quite as simple for Jack but I think he showed a lot as a key defender and already works well with Weiters.

Hopefully, Blake Acres has used up his quota of OOFs for 2025.  The shots he missed on the run were probably excusable but the set shot from 30 metres out  :o 
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #88 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Quote from: Shakin77 – on


Jesus.

He was flawless until he went off.    Important player.

It's funny how many supporters jumped to the conclusion that he'd done a hammy.   

I suspect that many supporters and commentators thought it was a hammy due to the way Gov's hand grabbed the top of his left hammy.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17

Re: 2025 Practice Match vs GWS in Canberra

Reply #89 –
Quote from: Thryleon – on
Dan gorringe reckons hamstring on instagram.

Not sure about what he did, but the club would never tell us lies... 

Can't wait to see Jagga round 1 next year unlike what they told us two weeks ago.

I'm happier for them to be coy.  Tactically it works for us but lets call it for what it is.

Perhaps Dan should have waited for the scans rather than making a goose of himself  ::)

Gov has a jarred ankle with no major issues.

PS: Tim Clarke probably should have waited for Jagga's scans before attempting a diagnosis too.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!