Ben Mathews - It's over
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I thought Schmidt was pretty good in the first half. Very effective around the stoppages. But didn't have a particularly good second half.
It's quite hard to get a handle on form watching a reserves game due to the much lower standard, and the fact that half the team are 16 or 17 years old (and not the cream of that age range either). For example, the Swans had no listed ruckman today and a couple of skinny top-ups shared all the stoppage duties. They put up a good effort in the circumstances, but it makes it hard to assess Schmidt in terms of his clearance work, which is where we're looking for him to add real value.Comment
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I thought Schmidt was pretty good in the first half. Very effective around the stoppages. But didn't have a particularly good second half.
It's quite hard to get a handle on form watching a reserves game due to the much lower standard, and the fact that half the team are 16 or 17 years old (and not the cream of that age range either). For example, the Swans had no listed ruckman today and a couple of skinny top-ups shared all the stoppage duties. They put up a good effort in the circumstances, but it makes it hard to assess Schmidt in terms of his clearance work, which is where we're looking for him to add real value.
I am so frustrated at seeing us lose the same way time and again with the same culprits. When we get a few of the injured seniors back it will be very interesting to see who makes way for them. Then we will see what guts they have and what commitment there is to development and the future.Comment
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I've stood up for Benny heaps of times in this place, in the past he has served us well.
Today, however, was a shambles. Sorry pal, back to the magoos.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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He knows how to win a centre clearance, generally looks to move the ball forward, and can hit up a target 50m away. Other than being relatively slow by foot, what does he have in common with Mathews?Comment
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And looking at today's reserves game, Schmidt is working his way back and will probably be back in as soon as he's got some match fitness, White injured himself, Vezspremi didn't play, Smith only played half the game and was probably just so-so. So there aren't many options immediately available to Roos. We just have to hope that as the season wears on, more of them manage to stay fit and put real pressure on the senior blokes.
Did he hurt himself?Comment
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FWIW Liz, I thought it was an odd question too. They are nothing alike on the football field. Nobody said Schmidt was the Messiah, only that he would be a better alternative than "Backwards" Benny.Does God believe in Atheists?Comment
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He is no longer in the leadership group - but he still has the odd GF credit left as far as Roos is concerned.
He was just woeful - even though he deserves to be dropped back to reserves FOR GOOD - Roos will keep him in seniors. I've had enough!I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!Comment
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Truly dismal display yesterday and hopefully his last."My theory is that the universe is made out of stupidity because it's more plentiful than hydrogen" - Frank ZappaComment
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