Another view on the individuals.
Wouldn't worry too much about the seniors. All had polished disposal apart from Saddo, who you would reckon by now could pick someone out when under no pressure 20 metres clear. By the way he still hasn't worked out that when you are playing from behind you go the punch.
Luke Ablett - was looking to him to impose himself in the midfield. Very disaponiting for mine.
Sunqvuist - soft. Again, like Ablett, thought he might put his hand up for a senior spot. No way he is a senior AFL footballer. Awful sloppy disposal. Persists in pussy little kicks, "when he gets it".
Buchanan - I thought he was the real standout improver. Slow to start in backline (not a backman) but really made a statement in the last half. Is now way ahead of Ablett and Sunnny and if he keeps improving will be the surprise packet that we hope for.
Dempster - did a couple of good things but looked slow to me and didn't seem to run much to contests. Be nice to see him keep his feet.
Hunt - As Ron Barrassi says, at least look like a footballer. Get a haircut and have a shave. Did a few good things but another who loves the feel of grass.
McVeigh - did enough to be included in the seniors as a developing player. Looks like he will be able to run all day. Decent kick which is a plus.
Potter and Bevan are probably in their right spot at the moment.
Wlloughby - next year.
Rogers - Yes.
Schmidt - Hasn't played much footy since under 16's but is built like the preverbial brick outhouse. Did a couple of good things. Could very well be something with a bit more footy.
Meikeljohn - Did not win a hitout and took 1 mark in defence. Would have to improve dramatically to make the grade, although for a big man you would hope he could get some"touch" later in the season. Not a great fan of his. Looks in the Mott/John mould.
Schneider is a star.
The disappointing aspects were that a lot of players lacked hard running and went to ground at a contest and consequently got pinged for hatching it.
Wouldn't worry too much about the seniors. All had polished disposal apart from Saddo, who you would reckon by now could pick someone out when under no pressure 20 metres clear. By the way he still hasn't worked out that when you are playing from behind you go the punch.
Luke Ablett - was looking to him to impose himself in the midfield. Very disaponiting for mine.
Sunqvuist - soft. Again, like Ablett, thought he might put his hand up for a senior spot. No way he is a senior AFL footballer. Awful sloppy disposal. Persists in pussy little kicks, "when he gets it".
Buchanan - I thought he was the real standout improver. Slow to start in backline (not a backman) but really made a statement in the last half. Is now way ahead of Ablett and Sunnny and if he keeps improving will be the surprise packet that we hope for.
Dempster - did a couple of good things but looked slow to me and didn't seem to run much to contests. Be nice to see him keep his feet.
Hunt - As Ron Barrassi says, at least look like a footballer. Get a haircut and have a shave. Did a few good things but another who loves the feel of grass.
McVeigh - did enough to be included in the seniors as a developing player. Looks like he will be able to run all day. Decent kick which is a plus.
Potter and Bevan are probably in their right spot at the moment.
Wlloughby - next year.
Rogers - Yes.
Schmidt - Hasn't played much footy since under 16's but is built like the preverbial brick outhouse. Did a couple of good things. Could very well be something with a bit more footy.
Meikeljohn - Did not win a hitout and took 1 mark in defence. Would have to improve dramatically to make the grade, although for a big man you would hope he could get some"touch" later in the season. Not a great fan of his. Looks in the Mott/John mould.
Schneider is a star.
The disappointing aspects were that a lot of players lacked hard running and went to ground at a contest and consequently got pinged for hatching it.
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