07-08-2024, 04:31 AM
(07-08-2024, 02:58 AM)LP link Wrote:For me it's not so much about whether Weiters and TDK were effective after being injured, I think they did OK given the circumstance, but you could see even when we got the run on mid way through the 1st Qtr that GWS was gathering momentum, they just wasted opportunities and we made the most of them.
After TDK and Weiters worked their way back into the game, it was from a starting point too far back, I thought the signs were better late in the 3rd, but GWS were running down hill and we were trying to slam on the brakes.
Don't give the opposition a millimetre, not even for a split second, if you do then you will eventually regret it. Given our history of close games in recent seasons we should know this better than most.
Weiters was obviously restricted in his movements and was reduced to just a very good defender. However, he normally plays the entire game and was reduced to only 87% game time. In addition, McGovern was off receiving treatment for a significant period. We can cover McGovern but struggle to cover Weiters if he's off the ground or a touch off his game.
De Koning was fine when he came back after having his ankle strapped and bleeding stopped and he wasn't off the ground for much longer than his usual spells. However, the timing was awkward and gave GWS a sniff.
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