07-01-2018, 02:05 AM
(07-01-2018, 01:24 AM)crashlander link Wrote:Elwood, I respect your opinions and your passion, but I can't agree with these. Really harsh and unfair.
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Polson is a dud IMO and lucky to have another contract...poor decision making and atrocious kicking, no point tackling well if you turn the ball over with brain dead decisions.. I disagree. I tend to feel a bit more like the previous posters. Polson had a bad day: his mistake stood out. But he has a dip, tackles likes he means it and has potential. He needs more time to develop, this is certain. I was incredibly annoyed with his long kick to nobody, as it cost us a goal, but he was totally ripped off with the 2 50 m penalties. Those decisions were simply wrong. I would have him in the VFL next week, if there is a small to bring in, but I wouldn't throw him away. I think he can be a player. I seem to remember Simmo have 3 forgettable games to starting his career.
Graham another dud.. I think Graham will end up leaving this year. He fell out of the game yesterday badly, but his first quarter was fantastic and he all of our centre clearances in the first half. Every single one! We finally played him on the ball and he responded. He ended with 20 possessions.
Lamb...dud I think Lamb did very well in defence yesterday, one of his best games. He is never going to be a star, but he really did a job yesterday.
Weitering was also poor...poor contesting and poor turnovers especially early.. Not Weitering's best game, I agree. I was disappointed with his start to the game. However, he also managed to get control of his man and took 6 marks. He has some way to go, and I don't like his lack of speed, but he also not our worst.
Mullet...useless,, prefer OShea at least he contests before turning the ball over, Mullet doesnt even get to first base...pathetic.. I am not a great fan of Mullett's. He wouldn't be playing if we didn't have so many injuries and I don't think he is a long term option. However, he played one of his better games yesterday. (Faint praise indeed.) He managed to get his hand on the ball in some crucial contests and also held his own.
Casboult...real average too.. Levi had one of his worst ever games yesterday. He didn't chase. He didn't tackle. He kicked poorly. He didn't do much rucking. He needs to be playing in the VFL next week to get his form and touch back. I was disappointed about him more so than any others because I know what he can produce. In this one you may be generous.
Respect your opinions too Crash and its all subjective......I guess I am over players failing at the basic skills and being unable to compete properly, it was Simpsons 300 and it we had 4-5 players who just didnt contribute.
1. Polson...yep the kid has a crack and tackles, chases ok but he still plays High School footy IMO and some of those kicks were horrible, just basic errors that you shouldnt be making at senior level.
2.Weitering...wouldnt say he got hold of his man at all, Port used Westhoff in the ruck and then sent him down back like they usually do to shore up the backline, Weitering got lucky they moved him around and he wasnt on him for 100mins or it would have been real ugly as he just couldnt handle him and its not like the Hoff is the most physical CHF going around either and plays the game in a more gentleman like manner than most...
3. Graham is just ineffectual...if you asked a supporter for a Graham highlight yesterday you would be struggling....I just remember him at half back trying to sell candy, too slow, and turned the ball over....
4. Lamb wasnt our worst I will agree and maybe I was too harsh on him but he is a fringe player who doesnt do enough most games and I expect him to be delisted...
5. Casboult was poor but at least he had an excuse as he hasnt been playing, but I am still over him and his poor kicking.....
6. Mullet...keep saying it but Brad Scott told us why he was let go and we didnt listen...just doesnt contest and wants the easy kick out back....Byrne played in the NB's and while he is a loose defender he does contest when called upon so I'd rather him back in the lineup...watching Mullet watching the play and doing nothing just gets me boiling...