02-25-2022, 11:33 PM
OK, so a bit late to the party, but i'll add my 2 cents.
Firstly, Boyd....can't remember who pumped him up from an intraclub, but he was terrible. Turned it over, slow to react i'd have him ranked dead last from all the players who played, and plenty who didn't. Has a lot of work to do.
Secondly, OBrien....despite a couple of early turnovers, i thought he worked his well into the game OK. was one of the few who kept running past for the handball and kept running. Pre-game would've been fighting for Boyds spot as last, but was pleasantly surprised. Not sure he is best 22, but as a fill in, he won't look out of place.
Forwardline...
Charlie had 2 beat multiple opponents because Harry wasn't there. He had a tough day, but wasn't terrible.
Kemp was a poor mans harry, but again, was not terrible. Might make it as a swingman.
SOJ....only knows one way....100%. Give him an inch and he'll take a mile. Kicked at least 2, possibly 3 goals and missed 1 or 2 as well. He's always been up against it, but constantly performs.
Small forwards....owies, durdin....serviceable, but no Eddie.
Backline...
Weitering.....AA this year...even commentators are starting to notice.
McDonald....not as good as i'd hoped, made some errors that you cannot make at AFL level, but worth a shot
McGovern....was good, still have some work to do, but looks like he has found a spot. More games with the 2 above and the defence might start to click.
small(er) backs....Saad and Williams are locks, Saad probably BOG. Newman....bit of a forgotten man, but worthy of a starting spot. Williamson.....still not a fan...too unpredictable, too up and down, too many in front of him.
Midfield/the rest...
Pittonet...gets a bad wrap, still, but probably our best, most consistent ruck since Matty Allen. Kreuzer was clearly better, but injured half the time which hurts his consistency. Pitto will never win any awards, but for a big bloke to hold up his end, lock it in.
Mirkov.....raw, but we know that. Will be better for the run, something to work with.
Cripps.....still tries to do too much, but with the reduced intensity, was more likely to get away with it today. Dominant in the middle.
Cerra....a lot to like about his game today. Nothing overly flashy about it, but did what he needed to do.
Hewitt...less impressive than Cerra, but didn't look out of place. Should still find a spot, but i'd like to see more from him.
Kennedy...like SOJ, always underrated, always gives his all, always performs at a consistent level. Good when moved forward too.
Fisher....looked good, still searching for the absolutely break out game to take him to the next level, but he's close
Newnes+Setterfield. Bodies that don't look out of place, but are not long term options.
Philp....a body that did look out of place. Put him just in front of Boyd IMO. Not hopeful.
One thing i seemed to notice is instead of the bomb long to the hot spot, a more considered, bomb long to the pocket and take the throw in seemed to work. Similar to the Mick Malthouse gameplan when going forward. No point getting the ball inside 50 if you get hurt on the rebound. Get the ball inside 50 and put it in the umpires hand and back yourself in.
Firstly, Boyd....can't remember who pumped him up from an intraclub, but he was terrible. Turned it over, slow to react i'd have him ranked dead last from all the players who played, and plenty who didn't. Has a lot of work to do.
Secondly, OBrien....despite a couple of early turnovers, i thought he worked his well into the game OK. was one of the few who kept running past for the handball and kept running. Pre-game would've been fighting for Boyds spot as last, but was pleasantly surprised. Not sure he is best 22, but as a fill in, he won't look out of place.
Forwardline...
Charlie had 2 beat multiple opponents because Harry wasn't there. He had a tough day, but wasn't terrible.
Kemp was a poor mans harry, but again, was not terrible. Might make it as a swingman.
SOJ....only knows one way....100%. Give him an inch and he'll take a mile. Kicked at least 2, possibly 3 goals and missed 1 or 2 as well. He's always been up against it, but constantly performs.
Small forwards....owies, durdin....serviceable, but no Eddie.
Backline...
Weitering.....AA this year...even commentators are starting to notice.
McDonald....not as good as i'd hoped, made some errors that you cannot make at AFL level, but worth a shot
McGovern....was good, still have some work to do, but looks like he has found a spot. More games with the 2 above and the defence might start to click.
small(er) backs....Saad and Williams are locks, Saad probably BOG. Newman....bit of a forgotten man, but worthy of a starting spot. Williamson.....still not a fan...too unpredictable, too up and down, too many in front of him.
Midfield/the rest...
Pittonet...gets a bad wrap, still, but probably our best, most consistent ruck since Matty Allen. Kreuzer was clearly better, but injured half the time which hurts his consistency. Pitto will never win any awards, but for a big bloke to hold up his end, lock it in.
Mirkov.....raw, but we know that. Will be better for the run, something to work with.
Cripps.....still tries to do too much, but with the reduced intensity, was more likely to get away with it today. Dominant in the middle.
Cerra....a lot to like about his game today. Nothing overly flashy about it, but did what he needed to do.
Hewitt...less impressive than Cerra, but didn't look out of place. Should still find a spot, but i'd like to see more from him.
Kennedy...like SOJ, always underrated, always gives his all, always performs at a consistent level. Good when moved forward too.
Fisher....looked good, still searching for the absolutely break out game to take him to the next level, but he's close
Newnes+Setterfield. Bodies that don't look out of place, but are not long term options.
Philp....a body that did look out of place. Put him just in front of Boyd IMO. Not hopeful.
One thing i seemed to notice is instead of the bomb long to the hot spot, a more considered, bomb long to the pocket and take the throw in seemed to work. Similar to the Mick Malthouse gameplan when going forward. No point getting the ball inside 50 if you get hurt on the rebound. Get the ball inside 50 and put it in the umpires hand and back yourself in.