Melcho in the midfield is a must.

[NMWBloods]

Malceski has let himself down the last few weeks with some pretty ordinary turnovers (kicks straight to opposition) under no pressure. One of the culprits in kicking wide to the graveyard of HFF.

Yes, he's been rushed when coming out of defence and his accuracy has dropped. I think this has been part of our problem getting the ball forward efficiently.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

All valid points, but we don't have anyone else at HBF atm. When Kennelly returns... throw him in the middle! Could only be good for us. (I see the wing as the middle for us too )

I see Tadgh as being too crucial in getting the ball forward quickly from HB. I don't know if he has the aerobic capacity or physical stature to cope in the midfield (apart from on the wing) to be honest.

When LRT comes back we can maybe move Ted Richards to FB, move Leo Barry to HBF with Eski on either the other HBF or wing.

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Yes, he's been rushed when coming out of defence and his accuracy has dropped. I think this has been part of our problem getting the ball forward efficiently.

Malcevski apart from Craig Bolton appears to be the only player in our whole defence who appears willing to kick the frigging pill at all. The others have this pretty handpass game. Looks great when it comes off (Port & Bulldogs game) & looks terrible when it gets worked out (Pies & Cats games).

Malcelvski as one of the only players who CAN actually kick it properly is heceforth placed under more pressure. If we had other defenders who bothered to kick it (and could be relied upon to do so) then players like him will not be being placed under as much pressure as they are.

JF

[NMWBloods]

The others have this pretty handpass game. Looks great when it comes off (Port & Bulldogs game) & looks terrible when it gets worked out (Pies & Cats games).

One of the big problems with our game is that we try to play dry weather football in the wet. We don't force the ball forward - we keep trying to keep possession and finesse it. Of course that doesn't work and we turn it over. They need to learn to kick it long and keep forcing it forward in slippery conditions.

On a similar note, even in dry conditions they need to stop thinking that every disposal has to be pinpoint - they spend so much time looking for the almost certain pass that the opposition has time to get back and cover the forward passes, hence why we go sideways. Then the forward line gets flooded and we turn the ball over still trying to find the perfect pass, often by leading into the pocket.

[Wazza]

I think I posted back in April about the possiblity of moving Eski to the midfiled for some on ball time due to the lack of pace and skills in our midfield group. I think is was Buchanans lack of foot skills I mentioned.

There were not too many who supported moving eski back then.

He looks more comfortable when running the ball out than when trying to play a close checking role. He really moves and plays like a classic wingman - he could play a great link man - outside midfielder. We have too many in and under types we need players who can run with the ball and create fast breaks.

Roos could try him for a 10 mins a qtr? and start to ease him into the role?

Cheers

Waz

[TheMase]

I honestly think Malceski is a victim of our gameplan. When he is playing well and his disposal is excellent, he is playing more natural. When he forced to try and do the team thing, and go for the wings that his when his disposal suffers because he is caught in two minds.

He heads for the corridor, and every player heads out of it, he is then forced to go wide which is not as natural of a kick (when you have an attacking mindset).

[Nico]

Malcevski apart from Craig Bolton appears to be the only player in our whole defence who appears willing to kick the frigging pill at all. The others have this pretty handpass game. Looks great when it comes off (Port & Bulldogs game) & looks terrible when it gets worked out (Pies & Cats games).

Malcelvski as one of the only players who CAN actually kick it properly is heceforth placed under more pressure. If we had other defenders who bothered to kick it (and could be relied upon to do so) then players like him will not be being placed under as much pressure as they are.

JF

Another factor is that he is now getting far more attention from the opposition. When Kennelly comes back I suspect our run off half back will start to worry sides a heck of a lot more.

[Lucky Knickers]

I really hope Melcho picks himself up and dusts himself off. I think he's lost a bit of confidence and agree with Nico re attention.

[stellation]

Was the HTB called on Malceski when he had his top ripped off by a Cat a little harsh? I'm not sure how we was supposed to dispose of the ball while he had his jumper over his head. Did he have prior opportunity?

[NMWBloods]

Was the HTB called on Malceski when he had his top ripped off by a Cat a little harsh? I'm not sure how we was supposed to dispose of the ball while he had his jumper over his head. Did he have prior opportunity?

Yes.

[Lucky Knickers]

I second that. I'm not sure what he thought was going to happen or where he was going. Not one for the highlights tape.

[ugg]

He had prior opportunity prior to his jumper being ripped off. Tried to beat the tackle of Varcoe and failed. Correct decision.

[liz]

I really hope Melcho picks himself up and dusts himself off. I think he's lost a bit of confidence and agree with Nico re attention.

I think he's taking it upon himself to make things happen - showing excellent leadership for one so inexperienced. Sure, some of his disposals and decision making in recent weeks haven't been up to the standard he set early in the season but at least he's continuing to attack the ball and is taking a few risks.

A few of his far more seasoned team mates could learn a thing or two from him.

[swantastic]

I really hope Melcho picks himself up and dusts himself off. I think he's lost a bit of confidence and agree with Nico re attention.

Ah now people are catching on good on ya LN,at least people can spell that unlike his proper name.."Malcevski "

[sharp9]

He had prior opportunity prior to his jumper being ripped off. Tried to beat the tackle of Varcoe and failed. Correct decision.

You are compleately, utterly and totally wrong. He had absolutely no opportunity to dispose other than to immediately throw the ball to hand or foot. "Prior opportunity" includes being allowed to look up and direct the disposal toward a team mate. Unfortunately the umps have been confused into paying free kicks to reward a a plain old tackle. They even paid a couple TO sydney when there was no opportunity. It is a sick joke the way the rule is being butchered.