07-24-2022, 02:18 PM
(07-24-2022, 11:05 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:GWS are one of the softest teams going around ... but I didn't find too many outstanding players when the game was up for grabs apart from Saad who was best on the ground by a country mile.
Setterfield still doesn't do much for me as a footballer and ok he got a few touches today but the opposition was about as weak as it gets and I'd want to see a whole lot more from him before I pencilled his name in our best 22 for the finals, his kicking is my major concern with him under pressure.
Two players who I did like were LOB and Cottrell who are probably our best bets on the wings and need to be persisted with, was never a fan of LOB but he has won me over to an extent and I now consider him a reliable footballer as is Cottrell who for a U18 no name tagger continues to get the job done each week...nice recruiting from SOS.
McGovern made a useful return which was handy as I feel Young has been slightly off the last couple of weeks and Weitering is still working his way back to his best form.
Saad was a shining light when the game was still up for grabs but was quieter in the final term when most of his teammates decided to join in.
LOB and Cottrell are essential components because they have the tanks to cover the ground to provide defensive coverage for the midfielders who don't. I prefer Newnes over Setterfield as the 3rd winger because, although Setterfield played quite well today, I don't think he kicks the ball well under pressure and there didn't seem to be a lot of pressure today.
One of the big positives of McGovern's return is that it frees up Plowman to play a more attacking role.
Motlop obviously has good skills and a few tricks but I had been disappointed with his apparent lack of acceleration, until today, when he showed a few bursts of real speed - next step is to get him to chase opponents like he chased the loose ball.