03-09-2024, 04:31 AM
I think that only diehard supporters, the coaches and the playing group thought that a win was possible, particularly in Brisbane and with the conditions during the game.
We had some moments in the first quarter but they were overshadowed by our errors and Brisbane's ability to make us pay. The second quarter started off the same way but we worked our way back into the game and the momentum was with us at half time. The premiership quarter was ours and we showed great character and resilience to to get the lead back and protect it in an even last quarter.
Young, Kemp, Newman, Saad, McGovern, Boyd and Williams were under immense pressure but they all stuck to their guns and can be very proud of their efforts. And Charlie Curnow did well in his brief defensive cameo. It's easy to see why Vossy was so keen to get Williams back in the team. Youngy and Kempy were under the pump from some supporters but both answered their critics in fine style.
Tom De Koning was outstanding in the ruck but he seemed to tire in the last quarter and the Big O got back into the game. If Tom's game is any guide, Pitto will have limited opportunities this season. Harry McKay's work as second ruck was very good and he negated Daniher in what has become an important part of the latter's game. Harry taking clean possession twice at centre bounces is not really what you'd expect from a part time ruckman and his presence around the ground was very influential. He did concede post game that he may have to start wearing a shin guard.
Carroll was good when he came on and it was good to see him thrown straight into the thick of it; if you're good enough to make the 23, you're good enough to go straight to the coalface.
Owies looked short of a gallop and I though that he and Fantasia were the least effective of our forwards. Fogarty, Cuningham and Cottrell all made solid contributions.
I was a bit concerned about Ollie Hollands as he seemed very fumbly and lacking confidence. However, he tackled often and with intent and that 's a positive.
Harry answered his critics with some excellent kicking for goal and very good field kicking. It was interesting to hear Charlie have a crack at the media for their unhealthy interest in Harry's kicking. Vossy went even further in his presser and it will be a brave reporter who dares to ask him the next question about Harry's kicking.
How good was Newey's long bomb into the forward 50? Brisbane's tall defenders had a pretty good night but that kick had Harry's name written all over it from the moment it left Newey's boot.
As EB mentioned, that's four points in the bank. It's also a boost to our self-belief and will sow the seeds of doubt in opposition clubs.
Finally, what about the Blues Brothers? Magnificent!
We had some moments in the first quarter but they were overshadowed by our errors and Brisbane's ability to make us pay. The second quarter started off the same way but we worked our way back into the game and the momentum was with us at half time. The premiership quarter was ours and we showed great character and resilience to to get the lead back and protect it in an even last quarter.
Young, Kemp, Newman, Saad, McGovern, Boyd and Williams were under immense pressure but they all stuck to their guns and can be very proud of their efforts. And Charlie Curnow did well in his brief defensive cameo. It's easy to see why Vossy was so keen to get Williams back in the team. Youngy and Kempy were under the pump from some supporters but both answered their critics in fine style.
Tom De Koning was outstanding in the ruck but he seemed to tire in the last quarter and the Big O got back into the game. If Tom's game is any guide, Pitto will have limited opportunities this season. Harry McKay's work as second ruck was very good and he negated Daniher in what has become an important part of the latter's game. Harry taking clean possession twice at centre bounces is not really what you'd expect from a part time ruckman and his presence around the ground was very influential. He did concede post game that he may have to start wearing a shin guard.
Carroll was good when he came on and it was good to see him thrown straight into the thick of it; if you're good enough to make the 23, you're good enough to go straight to the coalface.
Owies looked short of a gallop and I though that he and Fantasia were the least effective of our forwards. Fogarty, Cuningham and Cottrell all made solid contributions.
I was a bit concerned about Ollie Hollands as he seemed very fumbly and lacking confidence. However, he tackled often and with intent and that 's a positive.
Harry answered his critics with some excellent kicking for goal and very good field kicking. It was interesting to hear Charlie have a crack at the media for their unhealthy interest in Harry's kicking. Vossy went even further in his presser and it will be a brave reporter who dares to ask him the next question about Harry's kicking.
How good was Newey's long bomb into the forward 50? Brisbane's tall defenders had a pretty good night but that kick had Harry's name written all over it from the moment it left Newey's boot.
As EB mentioned, that's four points in the bank. It's also a boost to our self-belief and will sow the seeds of doubt in opposition clubs.
Finally, what about the Blues Brothers? Magnificent!
“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