(06-18-2016, 12:10 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Agree it wasnt all Weitering's fault as there wasnt much pressure from our mids to try and disturb the ball coming in but Membrey had 17 possies and 10 marks which is a lot of ball for a forward.....
Membrey is a bit like Jay Schultz in mode of operation and as we saw he doesnt need many kicks to hurt you on the scoreboard as he is very accurate...he pushed off Weitering a few times which allowed him to get the break on the lead..a stronger more developed player woudnt have allowed that but we forget our man is still a kid and after a couple more preseasons he will be the one doing the pushing as he gets stronger.
Weitering also maybe isnt suited to the 3rd tall quick on the lead type as I thought Membrey probably had a little bit more leg speed and our bloke had trouble keeping up with him...Rhys Stanley in the Geelong game also worried JW with his agility and speed and I think the coach needs to be more careful with his matchups and look after Wetering a bit more.
Simon White was probably a better match IMO and the move of him forward failed so I reckon it was a poor day in the coaching box allround..

(06-18-2016, 12:27 AM)DJC link Wrote:Membrey made Weitering focus on trying to stop him getting the ball.  That meant Weitering couldn't zone off and take his trademark intercept marks.  It also disrupted our team defence.

Our defence functioned adequately when Weitering was moved forward and I think that shows that Bolton's multiple role approach is working.  However, it does suggest that Bolton should have changed the matchups a little sooner.  As you say EB, Bolton should be looking after Weitering while he is developing.  That said, it is probably important that Bolton gives Weitering a reasonable time to get on top of his opponent.

(06-19-2016, 10:10 PM)LP link Wrote:GWS were pretty ordinary versus CheatsFC, they won't do that again, but it shows you just how important Mumford and Johnson are to that side.

Plus, it looks to me like a few of their players are carrying injuries, add that to a potentially unfit Mumford or Johnson and it will make for an interesting game next weekend.

Would they rush back two 30 year olds for one game they think they will win, when they are only one week out from them having a three week mid-season rest? If they are planning for Sept no, if they are worried about form and fitness maybe.

(06-19-2016, 10:46 PM)Thryleon link Wrote:Lets not forget, I dont believe we have had a win after a buy since we started having them again.