04-04-2019, 09:00 PM
(04-04-2019, 12:49 PM)DJC link Wrote:I really don’t think that Cotchin and Rockliff towelled us up. Rockliff got a lot of the ball but did nothing with it and Cotchin was only marginally more effective. Cripps was clearly the best midfielder in terms of the impact/effectiveness of his possessions but neither opposition coach thought it necessary to tag him. The tagging role seems to have been consigned to the history books.
I see Ed’s role as an evolution that reflects the growth in our midfield talent; he is still a valuable contributor but the new blokes are better. If he can make a contribution as a forward, that is a huge win or an evolving forward line.
I will be at the game and I will be paying particular attention to Ed’s role and performance. Hopefully I will be able to give a positive response.
I'd disagree on Rockliff, he led the clearance possies with Cripps....we should have been well on top with Wines out but didnt take advantage....Rockliff went at 70%DE and Cripps at 64%...
Cotchin I agree didnt have much effect...we needed to stop Rockliff though.