08-27-2017, 01:24 AM
An interesting draft and trade period coming up, we definitely have a more promising list but consistent results will take some time.
Sydney simply outclassed us and some of our second tier players couldn't cope with the pressure they applied.
We were a couple short in the back half and they were able to isolate Franklin and Jones to a large degree, and Buddy beats anyone one on one given enough opportunity.
In contrast they were able to exploit Casboult's lack of mobility and block him so that there were a large number of contests he didn't reach, it's a major flaw in his game which any solid defence can take advantage of.
It was around the stoppages that we were most badly beaten though which highlights how important Cripps is to to our fortunes, Graham just isn't good enough and Kerridge was ineffective after a couple of pretty good games. When it's only Murphy and Gibbs versus a hard and disciplined midfield we'll struggle badly, if not for the tireless and very talented Matty Kreuzer it would have been even worse.
We have to cop this sort of loss for a little while yet, hard as they are to accept.
Sydney simply outclassed us and some of our second tier players couldn't cope with the pressure they applied.
We were a couple short in the back half and they were able to isolate Franklin and Jones to a large degree, and Buddy beats anyone one on one given enough opportunity.
In contrast they were able to exploit Casboult's lack of mobility and block him so that there were a large number of contests he didn't reach, it's a major flaw in his game which any solid defence can take advantage of.
It was around the stoppages that we were most badly beaten though which highlights how important Cripps is to to our fortunes, Graham just isn't good enough and Kerridge was ineffective after a couple of pretty good games. When it's only Murphy and Gibbs versus a hard and disciplined midfield we'll struggle badly, if not for the tireless and very talented Matty Kreuzer it would have been even worse.
We have to cop this sort of loss for a little while yet, hard as they are to accept.
The only thing in this world worth more than a hill of beans is the Carlton Football Club.