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A very timely reminder that was reminiscent of earlier in the season when we weren't applying pressure in the midfield and were allowing our opponents to run free. Without that pressure and attack on the player/ball, the giants were able to dissect our defensive set up.
Fisher got a fair bit of the ball but might have played himself out of the finals team because he doesn't perform Saad's role as well as Saad does. There are probably better defensive-minded players who could be selected to free up Saad to do his thing by breaking the lines and kicking with more penetration.
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Doc to come in for Fisher probably. Cincotta, Kemp and Gov for general defensive duties while Sydney worry about the trio of Newman, Doc and Saad.
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(08-28-2023, 12:06 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:24 disposals, 78% time on ground, Disposal efficiency 70.8%. I don't think he'll be dropped from the 23.
I thought that Cuningham stepped up in Crippa’s absence and played his best game of the season.
He would be stiff to miss out against the Swans.
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(08-28-2023, 12:58 AM)DJC link Wrote:I thought that Cuningham stepped up in Crippa’s absence and played his best game of the season.
He would be stiff to miss out against the Swans.
Couldn't agree more. Can't see him being dropped. So many of his touches are quality and quick releases, not obvious. Important player.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17
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(08-28-2023, 12:49 AM)RiverRat link Wrote:A very timely reminder that was reminiscent of earlier in the season when we weren't applying pressure in the midfield and were allowing our opponents to run free. Without that pressure and attack on the player/ball, the giants were able to dissect our defensive set up.
Fisher got a fair bit of the ball but might have played himself out of the finals team because he doesn't perform Saad's role as well as Saad does. There are probably better defensive-minded players who could be selected to free up Saad to do his thing by breaking the lines and kicking with more penetration.
Yep. When the real heat came, Zachery was found wanting. Boyd/Doc offers more heat in the clinches, at body and ball. That goal that Zachery gave away was pure panic on the wrong foot.
Only our ruthless best, from Board to bootstudders will get us no. 17
