A six goal win is a good win against any opposition ... and GWS has some talent.
My seat is on Level 2 at the Lockett End, about midway between the 50m line and the behind post. That gives me a pretty good view of our defensive setup when the opposition is attacking down the line on the western side of the ground. Our sliding defence is very effective when the players are switched on - as they were for most of the game. Plowman's role in ensuring that our defenders had picked up the right opponent was interesting in that he was more active than Doc or Weiters. Apart from that, Plow played another very good game, as did all of our defenders. They did have lots of help from O'Brien, Cottrell and Setterfield, all three of whom also had an impact at the other end with goals and goal assists. I think that the three of them combined for 21 score involvements. O'Brien's boots must have had a reflective sole and they looked like the kids' shoes that flash when they walk. I guess you can get away with that if your getting plenty of the ball and hitting targets.
Cripps was very good despite his kicking yips - and he wasn't the only one who struggled with disposals. Cripps generally had an opponent hanging off him but he managed to create space for his teammates. His marking around the ground was good and he also did a lot of ruckwork against Preuss. It's hard to get clearances when you're competing for hitouts against a bigger opponent.
Motlop, Durdin and Honey applied a tonne of forward pressure and caused rushed kicks out of defence. Honey started to lead more as the game went on and he led with intent. He will continue to improve as will his execution of that most important skill; singing the club song - what a crock!
Durdin's goal was a cracker.
Apart from heart palpitations when Walsh and then Weiters went down, it was a very enjoyable day at the footy
My seat is on Level 2 at the Lockett End, about midway between the 50m line and the behind post. That gives me a pretty good view of our defensive setup when the opposition is attacking down the line on the western side of the ground. Our sliding defence is very effective when the players are switched on - as they were for most of the game. Plowman's role in ensuring that our defenders had picked up the right opponent was interesting in that he was more active than Doc or Weiters. Apart from that, Plow played another very good game, as did all of our defenders. They did have lots of help from O'Brien, Cottrell and Setterfield, all three of whom also had an impact at the other end with goals and goal assists. I think that the three of them combined for 21 score involvements. O'Brien's boots must have had a reflective sole and they looked like the kids' shoes that flash when they walk. I guess you can get away with that if your getting plenty of the ball and hitting targets.
Cripps was very good despite his kicking yips - and he wasn't the only one who struggled with disposals. Cripps generally had an opponent hanging off him but he managed to create space for his teammates. His marking around the ground was good and he also did a lot of ruckwork against Preuss. It's hard to get clearances when you're competing for hitouts against a bigger opponent.
Motlop, Durdin and Honey applied a tonne of forward pressure and caused rushed kicks out of defence. Honey started to lead more as the game went on and he led with intent. He will continue to improve as will his execution of that most important skill; singing the club song - what a crock!
Durdin's goal was a cracker.
Apart from heart palpitations when Walsh and then Weiters went down, it was a very enjoyable day at the footy
“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