04-23-2018, 11:08 PM
(04-23-2018, 06:26 AM)IvanAwfulbigone link Wrote:Cripps only had something like 34 possies but it was one of the most influential games I have seen from an individual. From memory he had a hand in all but 2 of our goals. Several times he single handedly turned a threatening WCE move to our advantage through pressure/tackle/bump/intercept, and he was often involved in the immediate follow up play, and sometimes involved again for a third time.
The goal in the last when Simmo kicked to Crippa who quickly passed it on towards the AFL members wing (can't remember who) where it ended with a spearing pass to Casboult in the qoalsquare is the way we need to play more often. Obviously can't pull it off every time but I'd certainly be happy to see at least one coast-to-coast goal every match.
Feel like I have to be a bit of a wet blanket and point out how useless the Weagles are at the MCG. Looked more lost out there than Burke & Wills. They might improve a little now that the new Perth ground is the same dimensions as the MCG but I can't see them going far in September.
Also really disappointed in SPS thus far this season, he was so mercurial when he debuted. Second year blues perhaps?
Finally, as a counterpoint to Cripps, I have to mention Simmo. I need a rover who won't drive me crazy. Has there ever been a player whose amazing guts, work rate, and determination has been the total polar opposite of his effectiveness and ability to capitalise on said hard earned possessions? Maddening.
Great post. Agree with all points. Cripps looked as determined as I have ever seen him. Even looked quicker spreading a few times from the contest!
Simmo is simply a warrior who everyone respects - doesn't know how to not give 110% effort.
On SPS i have been disappointed in him so far this year. I'm not expecting him to dominate a game but at times his work rate looks below par.
He's a great talent no doubt, but as he seems like a player who wont get it as often as the big midfield ball winners so he needs to work very hard defensively as a result. Should try and model many aspects of his game on how Cyril Rioli does it. Might only get a dozen or so touches but makes something out of nothing so often and does so many 1 percenters that result in scores his touches are very damaging.