03-19-2023, 11:13 PM
(03-19-2023, 09:24 PM)Baggers link Wrote:Disagree on that one, David. Quality small forwards create opportunities from limited opportunities. If they rely on silver platter service from up the field we are in strife. Owies and Martin were particularly disappointing as is too often the case. Small Durds is a type who creates goals from nothing, as does Motlop.
I cut Fisher some slack as he is being played as something of a square peg in a round hole... his best is seen on the ball. He aint a small forward no matter how hard we try to make him one. Likewise, JSOS is cut some slack as he's not being given the opportunity to ply his craft in his best suited position.
45 inside 50s to 66 Shane. Our forwards deserve credit for exceptional efficiency from very limited opportunities. Similarly, they can’t really be criticised for the lack of tackles inside 50 if the ball was rarely in there.
Of course, small forwards have to work up the ground and Motlop, Martin and Owies did that, but with limited impact. I can’t say the same for Fisher and I can’t understand how a player can go for half a game without racking up one stat. I don’t think that can be put down to following the coach’s instructions, “Whatever you do Fish, don’t touch the footy, don’t try to tackle, shepherd or spoil a marking attempt. Just run around and stay out of everyone’s way!”
The thing with Fisher is that he’ll probably play well in the next game but not as a midfielder … let’s hope so ?
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