03-24-2017, 07:58 AM
(03-23-2017, 09:15 AM)Baggers link Wrote:Graham was probably our best. Palmer did his job. Both are triers who give consistent effort and play up to their available ability.
Good news: Harry McKay, finally saw him in full flight. Actually took ahold of the game in the 3rd qtr. Covered a lot of ground taking marks on the wing as well as up forward. Looked really good. Showed why he was drafted.
Encouraging: Silvagni, Polson, Kerr, Fisher - agreed but I wouldn't expect the 3 youngsters to push for senior selection in the next few weeks.
Jaksch was okay when he could run straight at the aggot. He appears to be a lead-up forward who can take a mark (or a free kick) when the ball is well delivered - not so much of that at Ikon Oval ATM.
Jones took some very good grabs, more stuff for his highlights reel. Has the leap to take a turn in ruck, which he did, so he could get some senior games in a similar role if injuries demand it.
Concerned: Cuningham. He did some really impressive, creative things including the steal of the century which resulted in a goal. Great disposal. But then he lets himself down with a lack of intensity, poor defensive skills and has the questionable gift of going missing whilst on the field! Not quite so concerned: I like his ball handling, anticipation and disposal skills; he can also tackle but is not a spontaneous defensive player (could be coached) and appears skittish if required to make any sort of contest when the ball is in the air.
JGM, very average. About right.
Buckley, so so. Should do much more.
Korcheck, the big fella laid some really impressive tackles... but dropped some easy marks... Is a better tap ruckman than Setanta (very low bar) but inferior in all other respects.
Sumner, ordinary. Good impression of the invisible man.
Also Boekorst - yet to live up the the standard set by Kane Lucas.