04-27-2019, 10:10 AM
(04-27-2019, 09:59 AM)jeza link Wrote:Today was a bit of a reality check for the younger members of the squad. The Werribee pressure was outstanding and they had more than a few who looked like they would slot into an AFL list pretty easily. Man bun no. 11 in particular did a lot of damage.
Having said that - If I could sign the Northern Blues up to play against Werribee every week i would. They need to learn how to compete against mature opponents.
Kennedy isn't strong enough. He'll never be quick and that's fine. Priddis, Mitchell, Lewis, J Kennedy, etc. none of them were ever quick - but they were strong enough to push opponents off the ball and get their arms free under tackle. Kennedy isn't anywhere near strong enough to play his role effectively.
Polson showed quality in terms of mobility but his finishing is sub par for now.
The big positive was how well Willo ran out the game. He was still putting in gut busting runs on the switch side deep in the last quarter. He is a natural endurance beast for sure.
Stocker looked good. A few rough edges to his game but that's fine - at least he gets to develop off Broadway in the 2s. Unlike most of our high draft picks.
Ben Silvagni didn't set the world on fire but is still young and Finbar looked like he needs a few preseasons.
No 11 is Matt Hanson...midfielder who will come under consideration by a few clubs in the mid season draft, not pretty but effective. Hanson had 6 Liston votes vs the NB's
last season so Fraser didnt do his homework very well in terms of stopping him this game.
Agree that Williamson and Stocker are the two who showed the most, Kennedy still doesnt look match fit, attacks the footy ok but isnt overly mobile for a mid and looks like he needs a season or two with Jack Russell to get some wheels.