AFL Rd 1 2022 Post Game Permutations

[cookie2]

So many commentators highlighting our two new mids... but my eyes saw three new mids, the third being M. Kennedy.

And I hope Pitto gets some kudos - deserved.

Kennedy has really come of age and fulfilled all expectations last night.

[deags]

He just has the composure and work rate which we needed. I love watching gallop away with ball in hand, it’s nice to start feeling confident in a players ability consistently rather than watch behind your hands.

Did we miss Jones last night?

I had to laugh in the post match interview... Docherty asked about McGovern and talking about high risk, high reward type stuff. He said they just had to be patient and be prepared to mop up when it didn't go MM's  way. I thought that they could have been talking about Jones.

[tonyo]

Great win, especially the ultra-dominant last quarter where we did not lose one centre clearance.  Amazing, the game is so much easier when it starts in your half of the ground.

Interestingly, Richmond supporters around me were leaving long before I was sure we were home.  I think the Tiger goose is cooked.

I will just mention two things

(1) We need some leg speed in the back half.  When Bolton had the ball, we looked like statues.  Stocker?

(2) Too many times, Harry, TDK and Charlie were flying for the same mark.  We need Ash Hansen to get some better co-operation happening.  All three of them are good enough below their knees to take turns flying and have at least one at ground level.  Of course, improved delivery into the F50 would help.

Doesn't it just make the weekend that much sweeter when you already have a win under your belt?

[ElwoodBlues1]

Best bit was watching Riewoldt hardly getting a touch. I'm sick of that bloke bobbing up and kicking 3 or 4. Good job by Weiters and co.

The tigers looked a lot like last year. They get their game going and look unbeatable again but don't seem to be able to maintain the rage when they get some stiff resistance. Good sign for us that we pushed through instead of being pushed over.

Perhaps my favourite bit was in the presser and the tone Vossy took when he said we wanted more than one win. I need to watch it again to recall exactly what he said but i know i liked it. Little bit of killer is what we've needed for a long time.

Reiwoldt broke his thumb, they also lost Prestia who I think had 10 possies in the 1st quarter when they were firing so things probably fell into place for us but thats the luck of the game and its usually us on the receiving end of misfortune so we deserve a bit of luck.

[townsendcalling]

Bruce Andrew would be horrified at Saad’s technique but would have to admit that it’s effective.

Haha!!  Might need some form of explanation for our 'younger contributors'!!

[LP]

I thought that they could have been talking about Jones.

Yes, I always get them confused, hard to tell them apart really! :o
 

[cookie2]

I think we took and withstood the blitzkrieg tactics of Richmond while keeping in touch for about 3 quarters, until their players eventually ran out of steam. We then could play the remainder of the game on our terms and put them away.  I thought it was a very professional performance and one that should build a lot of confidence for us.

[DJC]

Haha!!  Might need some form of explanation for our 'younger contributors'!!

I couldn't find any footage of Bruce demonstrating the art of kicking so this will have to do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDmCHD0mpo0

[laj]

Watching the last qtr again, as you do. The domination at the stoppages and pressure around the contest was something I haven't seen in years. Richmond were just physically blown away.

Big roar during that last qtr when Docherty had the ball near Bay 13. Thought it was Scotty Boland again...lol

[ElwoodBlues1]

Watching the last qtr again, as you do. The domination at the stoppages and pressure around the contest was something I haven't seen in years. Richmond were just physically blown away.

Big roar during that last qtr when Docherty had the ball near Bay 13. Thought it was Scotty Boland again...lol

Hardwick said they couldnt handle the bigger bodies of Cripps and Kennedy in particular, be an interesting challenge this week with the Dogs who have the equipment to match our size in the middle...