02-24-2022, 04:56 AM
(02-24-2022, 01:52 AM)LP link Wrote:Sounds pretty low scoring for a pre-season game, it's a worry for the coming season as I usually associate pre-season stuff as a non-contact shootout.
If the coaches are already focussed on lockdowns, 2022 might be very low scoring!
I think that the Princes Park curator will have a job on his hands collecting the piles of rust that were deposited all over the hallowed turf. Kicking for goal was average and both defences had the better of their opponents. Defensive pressure was a key objective but we still played an attacking style, and looked very good when got the overlap going. Best of all, we played the entire game without an extra man behind the ball.
Our forward line was cobbled together and, while Kemp did OK as a key forward, he’s got a lot to learn in that role. Silvagni was very good as forward/ruck/swingman and Charlie did some nice things. Owies and Durdin didn’t have much impact and Fogarty played mainly in the midfield when he came on in the last quarter. Fisher spent a lot of time up the ground and in the midfield.
According to the commentators, Harry and Jack Martin played in a match simulation before the practice match so both look like being available for our next hitout. That should make for a much more potent forward line.
The defence was solid with Boyd being the only one who lowered his colours. McGovern did some nice things but he’s not Jeremy. Playing in defence might save his career but he’s on a steep learning curve. Willo was good and I think that he’s one player who could thrive under Vossy.
All in all, it was a promising start by Vossy’s boys but it’s very much a work in progress.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball