Game Thoughts

[liz]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
The run off half back was great, although was Kennelly watching Bowden? If so then he needs to tighten up his defensive work as Bowden could easily have kicked six.

That's what I thought, but I watched the first half of the replay when I got home last night (before falling asleep) and it looked as if Leo was the closest player to Bowden when he had his first half kicks at goal. That may just have been Leo covering because Kennelly was miles away, of course.

Luffy had a few digs at Kennelly at the aftermatch about his accountability for his opponent (not specifically based on this match - more the Weagles one) and Tadhg admitted it is something he has been spoken to about. But if we want Kennelly and Leo to take some risks and be offensive players then we have to accept that sometimes they are going to get caught out going the opposite direction.

[Mike_B]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
Still very impressed with Monty and the fact he had Smith line up on him is a show of how much Rhode also thought of him.

I'd imagine this was a match up set by Roos - we've seen the pressure Monty applies to the opposition and this was a move to try and really shut down Smith as he provides them with their direction on the rebound from HB with his long kicking. Worked a treat.

[stellation]

Re: Re: Game Thoughts

Originally posted by lizz
I think Davis was sustained an injury during the game that was completely unrelated to those that have kept him out of the team and down on form. Longmire came to the Aftermatch and told the assembled throng that he was kicked in the ankle early on in the game, had an injection that allowed him to come back onto the ground, but then the injection wore off and the pain started spreading up his leg.

Suggested that he is 50/50 for next week, and will have to attend to the injury carefully during the week if he is to be a chance.

Yep... I thought Davis was fantastic whenever he was near the ball, he appeared to be over the hip flexor.

[sharpie]

After 3Q time, you could just see the swans were ready to call it quits for the night. The intensity dropped dramatically. There is no killer instinct in this side. They get a match winning lead and then take the foot off. Everyone knew the games was over at 3Q time, but the dogs were a rabble, and we should have taken full advantage of it. Instead the swans just mark time for the duration.

As for Davo, really disappointing he got injured. He was looking great, running around the midfield a lot more than spending time up forward. He's just gotta stay fit for a decent amount of time.

[Cher]

Re: Game Thoughts

Originally posted by robbieando
Good win in the end, .

Good on ya Robbie for not coming up this weekend. You were there in spirit tho as your flag was being waved in the cheer squad.

[Alec]

Originally posted by Dpw
I thought the run off the half back line was back to last years standard, if we can just find enough talls to allow Leo to play there.

You're right about our run. It has been exciting the last two weeks. Goodes has definitely given us some elbow room - despite being a little proppy. I thought the way Tiger attacked the flight of the ball and backed himself with a few hard runs was great to see.

But then again we've only beaten the Hawks and the Dogs (without being overly convincing either time), so we might be getting prematurely excited about a turnaround.

We laid the ground work for a 10 goal+ victory last night, but didn't manage to break them. I'll go away hoping that if the kicking improves we'll have a shot next week.

[Snowy]

The Hall/Grant 'incident' was highlighted on footy show this morning. Appears to be no footage of it. Investigation is suggested. Confirmed that Saddington has done ACL, Davis ankle apparently not too severe. BTW thought Davis looked very good in the midfield, is a super kick according to KB and one of the few who doesn't waste it the pill. Hall's very wasteful in front of goal, looked frustrated. Saddington's baby arrivev on Thursday. Buchanan and MvVeigh looked all right.