05-30-2015, 01:03 AM
The game showed that we are years behind in developing competitive structures at either end of the ground. Defence is a team issue, not something based upon individuals. Our forward line is similar and not a coherent unit. IMO this is a reason why a certain person is no longer at the club.
Considering the fact he was isolated one out and with the swine's delivery I thought that Rowe did an excellent job. Rowe at least halved the contests on a player who has consistently flogged us. Yes he is a limited footballer, but we have no other options in defence. To his credit he beat Buddy in the “initial” or aerial contests… the problem then came where Buddy did his usual go-left-side-take hand pass- shot on goal flanker routine… so where the hell where the support players – Touhy and Walker – that are supposed to screen the contest and prevent scoring opportunities from the secondary contest? Non existent - a classic example of a lack of team defence.
Once matched up more appropriately I thought White did a decent job on Tippett – the quintessential flat track bully. Another golden child umpire’s favourite, Tippet pushes at every aerial contest, is immune to HTB and gets a lot of lee way. White showed him up to be a weak player… Delivery like last night and he did F-all.
Touhy must be either played further up the ground or dropped. Has no idea about positioning himself in defence. He must be used in a role that optimises his skill set.
Walker runs as if he has concrete legs – the injuries have caught up with him and he is, unfortunately, mentally and physically shot. We can’t carry him at senior level any longer.
Our forward line is a mess and a big part of why we play so ineffectively. Forwards are supposed to be like traffic cops, and direct the mids where to kick the ball, with the bomb saved for “I’m under pressure” occasions. Jones, is in football terms, brainless and he doesn't draw the mids to kick to good locations. The only hope for him now is to be played at CHB and hope that he gets drawn to the ball by a decent forward. Henderson has the footy smarts and nous to play forward but lacks the body strength to perform the role. He also gets shamelessly mauled in every contest. Levi’s long shot on goal was a ripper and he is clearly improving in that regard.
I thought Buckley’s opportunist goal was something we haven’t seen this year (beat defence for pace and nous) and I would like to continue to see him played in a more attacking role for the rest of the year. But he must get stronger or he has no future.
Everitt worries me at times but as EB pointed out, he is handy and can play many roles. Menzel really worries me... he can't play injured and he isn't working hard enough.
Considering the fact he was isolated one out and with the swine's delivery I thought that Rowe did an excellent job. Rowe at least halved the contests on a player who has consistently flogged us. Yes he is a limited footballer, but we have no other options in defence. To his credit he beat Buddy in the “initial” or aerial contests… the problem then came where Buddy did his usual go-left-side-take hand pass- shot on goal flanker routine… so where the hell where the support players – Touhy and Walker – that are supposed to screen the contest and prevent scoring opportunities from the secondary contest? Non existent - a classic example of a lack of team defence.
Once matched up more appropriately I thought White did a decent job on Tippett – the quintessential flat track bully. Another golden child umpire’s favourite, Tippet pushes at every aerial contest, is immune to HTB and gets a lot of lee way. White showed him up to be a weak player… Delivery like last night and he did F-all.
Touhy must be either played further up the ground or dropped. Has no idea about positioning himself in defence. He must be used in a role that optimises his skill set.
Walker runs as if he has concrete legs – the injuries have caught up with him and he is, unfortunately, mentally and physically shot. We can’t carry him at senior level any longer.
Our forward line is a mess and a big part of why we play so ineffectively. Forwards are supposed to be like traffic cops, and direct the mids where to kick the ball, with the bomb saved for “I’m under pressure” occasions. Jones, is in football terms, brainless and he doesn't draw the mids to kick to good locations. The only hope for him now is to be played at CHB and hope that he gets drawn to the ball by a decent forward. Henderson has the footy smarts and nous to play forward but lacks the body strength to perform the role. He also gets shamelessly mauled in every contest. Levi’s long shot on goal was a ripper and he is clearly improving in that regard.
I thought Buckley’s opportunist goal was something we haven’t seen this year (beat defence for pace and nous) and I would like to continue to see him played in a more attacking role for the rest of the year. But he must get stronger or he has no future.
Everitt worries me at times but as EB pointed out, he is handy and can play many roles. Menzel really worries me... he can't play injured and he isn't working hard enough.
DrE is no more... you ok with that harmonica man?