04-04-2021, 11:22 PM
I thought it was important that The TT, in his after match media conference, mentioned that he was pleased with 3 quarters of our effort - having the game on our terms, the way we wish to play. The little lapses in the 3rd and final qtr should not go by unnoticed - against better opposition those lapses could easily have turned into one of the 4-7 consecutive goals against, scenarios.
Although not dominant by any stretch, I think if folks look closely at Edwardo's contribution you'll see considerable defensive pressure and defensive acts that prevented Freo from leaving our forward line and made our forward line a lot more dangerous.
I am not in the pro Levi camp. The ball bounced of his hands too often and we've seen this loss of confidence before, and it does cost us.
The Murphy offensive game was serviceable, but his total lack of defensive pressure and pressure acts does cost us. How long can we carry this? Are we that good we can carry a defensive pressure deficit?
SOJ is such an important part of the forward line. Footy smarts / IQ easily outweighs any perceived lack of pace. So valuable. He also brings that intangible 'energy', as does Cottrell. Opponents can't snuff that out and it does lift those around them.
Parks showed plenty that should encourage us all.
Fogarty - welcome. Barring injury, your name will end up on a locker at PP. Ripper.
Dow? Something just aint there. Will it come in time? Who knows.
Jones - one of his best.
I think Saad and Williams are still settling in and will only get better, much better. And they're already pretty bloody good!!!
Glad to see Crippa play with a bit of sh1te on his liver, bring that each week big fella and opponents will be filling their durps. You might just be one of those blokes who needs to play a little angry.
Gibbo really should be given more midfield time. Good to see Ed lift. Pitto provides a tough contest and knows his limitations... I confess to being a bit of a fan of the big fella - great attitude.
Although not dominant by any stretch, I think if folks look closely at Edwardo's contribution you'll see considerable defensive pressure and defensive acts that prevented Freo from leaving our forward line and made our forward line a lot more dangerous.
I am not in the pro Levi camp. The ball bounced of his hands too often and we've seen this loss of confidence before, and it does cost us.
The Murphy offensive game was serviceable, but his total lack of defensive pressure and pressure acts does cost us. How long can we carry this? Are we that good we can carry a defensive pressure deficit?
SOJ is such an important part of the forward line. Footy smarts / IQ easily outweighs any perceived lack of pace. So valuable. He also brings that intangible 'energy', as does Cottrell. Opponents can't snuff that out and it does lift those around them.
Parks showed plenty that should encourage us all.
Fogarty - welcome. Barring injury, your name will end up on a locker at PP. Ripper.
Dow? Something just aint there. Will it come in time? Who knows.
Jones - one of his best.
I think Saad and Williams are still settling in and will only get better, much better. And they're already pretty bloody good!!!
Glad to see Crippa play with a bit of sh1te on his liver, bring that each week big fella and opponents will be filling their durps. You might just be one of those blokes who needs to play a little angry.
Gibbo really should be given more midfield time. Good to see Ed lift. Pitto provides a tough contest and knows his limitations... I confess to being a bit of a fan of the big fella - great attitude.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17