04-17-2022, 10:16 AM
Our A game is very good but is almost totally reliant on centre clearances and fast delivery to our key forwards before the opposition can get extras back to fill up spaces. McKay (in particular) is creating opportunities for small forwards even when unable to mark the ball. However - as others have said - our A game requires high intensity running and the players are not yet able to perform at that level for 4 quarters. I don't believe it is lack of effort, which could have been alleged in some seasons.
A reasonable effort by the match committee for a change -
- Pittonet was outstanding early - in the ruck and on the ground - and Silvagni was an excellent contributor against non-ruckman opponents - however, I think we need a better back up ruckman unless the opposition is similarly limited.
- Newnes performed admirably (especially early) and seemed more dangerous in attack (although he missed some opportunities) than LOB has been.
- Cottrell was good enough and earned his spot.
- Parks still has something to prove but we needed someone to provide an overhead spoiling option to play as a 3rd tall defender and the only other option (until Gov returns) might have been Plowman or Kemp (if he is available) so he was worth a shot.
A reasonable effort by the match committee for a change -
- Pittonet was outstanding early - in the ruck and on the ground - and Silvagni was an excellent contributor against non-ruckman opponents - however, I think we need a better back up ruckman unless the opposition is similarly limited.
- Newnes performed admirably (especially early) and seemed more dangerous in attack (although he missed some opportunities) than LOB has been.
- Cottrell was good enough and earned his spot.
- Parks still has something to prove but we needed someone to provide an overhead spoiling option to play as a 3rd tall defender and the only other option (until Gov returns) might have been Plowman or Kemp (if he is available) so he was worth a shot.