I left Etihad feeling a bit disappointed and frozen! However I wasn't devastated and I think we could have got up had we have kicked better for goal - I looked at the scoreboard at one stage and we were 4.11.
Much of the story has already been written but overall, our defence held its own, especially Tuohy and Jamo, our midfield were probably beaten on the night (haven't checked all the stats). Murphy had a tough night and received a lot of attention. Cripps was really a shining light and Graham is emerging as a very important contributor for us. Kreuz had one of his more ordinary games. Our forward division was our major let down and where we really lost the game IMHO. We were ragged and that comedy sketch between Wood and Casboult just about summed it up for me. When Everitt was injured that was about end of story in terms of any hope. We need major improvements here as a matter of highest priority.
It's pretty obvious we are methodically sorting the sheep from the goats whilst trying not to be run over by crushing defeat so I guess last night wasn't too bad in terms of effort and staying with them until the finish. Richmond will be a tougher job of course and getting a stronger 22 out there, including Gibbs, will be essential if we are not to be embarrassed.
Also, looks like Cripps and Everitt's injuries aren't serious
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-05/bl...ous-injury
Much of the story has already been written but overall, our defence held its own, especially Tuohy and Jamo, our midfield were probably beaten on the night (haven't checked all the stats). Murphy had a tough night and received a lot of attention. Cripps was really a shining light and Graham is emerging as a very important contributor for us. Kreuz had one of his more ordinary games. Our forward division was our major let down and where we really lost the game IMHO. We were ragged and that comedy sketch between Wood and Casboult just about summed it up for me. When Everitt was injured that was about end of story in terms of any hope. We need major improvements here as a matter of highest priority.
It's pretty obvious we are methodically sorting the sheep from the goats whilst trying not to be run over by crushing defeat so I guess last night wasn't too bad in terms of effort and staying with them until the finish. Richmond will be a tougher job of course and getting a stronger 22 out there, including Gibbs, will be essential if we are not to be embarrassed.
Also, looks like Cripps and Everitt's injuries aren't serious
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-07-05/bl...ous-injury
Reality always wins in the end.