That was a much better result than I was anticipating - particularly with West Coast on a winning streak.
I think that it took us a while to put the tactics for our smaller forward line into practice, but they worked exceptionally well. The boggy patch on the half forward flank did upset a couple of very promising inside 50s in the first quarter. We had 15 marks inside 50, we've matched that three times this season and bettered it twice, but with Tom, Harry and Charlie providing the marking power.
Georgie Hewett was huge but Crippa was huger - 3 votes - P Cripps. Pitto played the best game I've seen from him and really imposed himself on the game.
I have advocated allowing Kemp to focus on his role in defence but the absence of Charlie and Harry gave him an opportunity to play forward and didn't he grab it with both hands! Apart from what Kemp showed as a tall forward, the move enabled Young to take his place in defence and his solid work freed up Weitering to do what he does best. And, while I'm on the defence, Ollie Holland's move to defence paid off and gave Binns an opportunity on the wing. Both did very well.
Corey Durdin was back to his best form with his defensive pressure and ever-present threat in the forward line. Sadly, his weakened shoulder wasn't up to a chicken wing. I think we have try to patch him up and wait until after the season for more permanent repairs.
Cooper Lord looked like he belonged out there and Ashton Moir showed in his cameo that he can play. He should have nailed his first shot at goal but made up for it with his second.
Motlop didn't get much of the ball but I thought he was still a good contributor with his presence and pressure around contests.
Everyone else deserves a mention for what was gutsy team performance.
I should mention that Kemp's mindset after playing almost exclusively in defence was an important factor with his work when West Coast had the footy.
I think that it took us a while to put the tactics for our smaller forward line into practice, but they worked exceptionally well. The boggy patch on the half forward flank did upset a couple of very promising inside 50s in the first quarter. We had 15 marks inside 50, we've matched that three times this season and bettered it twice, but with Tom, Harry and Charlie providing the marking power.
Georgie Hewett was huge but Crippa was huger - 3 votes - P Cripps. Pitto played the best game I've seen from him and really imposed himself on the game.
I have advocated allowing Kemp to focus on his role in defence but the absence of Charlie and Harry gave him an opportunity to play forward and didn't he grab it with both hands! Apart from what Kemp showed as a tall forward, the move enabled Young to take his place in defence and his solid work freed up Weitering to do what he does best. And, while I'm on the defence, Ollie Holland's move to defence paid off and gave Binns an opportunity on the wing. Both did very well.
Corey Durdin was back to his best form with his defensive pressure and ever-present threat in the forward line. Sadly, his weakened shoulder wasn't up to a chicken wing. I think we have try to patch him up and wait until after the season for more permanent repairs.
Cooper Lord looked like he belonged out there and Ashton Moir showed in his cameo that he can play. He should have nailed his first shot at goal but made up for it with his second.
Motlop didn't get much of the ball but I thought he was still a good contributor with his presence and pressure around contests.
Everyone else deserves a mention for what was gutsy team performance.
I should mention that Kemp's mindset after playing almost exclusively in defence was an important factor with his work when West Coast had 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