AFL Canberra Round 10: Reserves v Queanbeyan

[Hartijon]

I've seen plenty of this from TDL being a Subiaco member myself over the years, he is a great lead up forward with very good leg speed also has great defensive pressure in the forward line, who would kick a 2 0r 3 each week most games in the AFL he'll just continue to pile up the goals in the substandard ressies comp getting bags of 5 6 7 etc.Pity he would really help Subiaco if he was here in Perth we miss him.

Don't you think,given the weakness of our forward line,it is amazing he can't get a game in the firsts?

[BSA5]

Don't you think,given the weakness of our forward line,it is amazing he can't get a game in the firsts?

He's coming off injury and some inconsistent form. The last three weeks he has been bagging goals, and he'll probably get a game. It's not so much a case of "he can't get a game" as "he hasn't quite had the consistency to get a game, but that seems to be changing".

[rojo]

Thanks for the link UD, great details from Liz and Grimlock.

A big thanks from me too. Great reports.

[sWAns63]

Don't you think,given the weakness of our forward line,it is amazing he can't get a game in the firsts?

Yes, totally agree I think we have used the ressies to get players who we want back in the team, fit and haven't payed much attention to new players perfomances only giving them a token game here and there. Best luck to TDL if he debuts this weekend he'll need to kick a couple every now and then to keep his spot.

[Nico]

Match Results

Isn't it time we rewarded TDL, Meredith and Ves for their consistency and how about Johnston just to see how he goes. Goodes must go back into the midfield.

[Jesse Richards]

At one stage during the main game on Saturday night I was very tempted to yell (and I do have a voice that can be heard) "Bring the Reserves back on". But I refrained - the boys needed encouragement not denigration. I have now seen the last 5 Reserves' games and our future is looking pretty good, I think. The last game against Belconnen was as thrilling to watch as most firsts' games. Am very much looking forward to seeing them play Belco again next Sunday at Manuka.

[Bas]

At one stage during the main game on Saturday night I was very tempted to yell (and I do have a voice that can be heard) "Bring the Reserves back on". But I refrained - the boys needed encouragement not denigration. I have now seen the last 5 Reserves' games and our future is looking pretty good, I think. The last game against Belconnen was as thrilling to watch as most firsts' games. Am very much looking forward to seeing them play Belco again next Sunday at Manuka.

I would have prefered hearing that than an idiot mugpie yelling out hot pies. How did the trash get into the red zone section on Saturday night. It was my first time in that area as I sat with friends I brought on the night instead of my usual Level 4 seats. Couldn't get over the number of mugpie supporters there.

[Jesse Richards]

I would have prefered hearing that than an idiot mugpie yelling out hot pies. How did the trash get into the red zone section on Saturday night. It was my first time in that area as I sat with friends I brought on the night instead of my usual Level 4 seats. Couldn't get over the number of mugpie supporters there.

Thanks Bas. I sat in the most expensive Swans membership seats that have belonged to the same Swans for about 20 years and there were Collingwood fans behind and in front. Had never seen so many opposing fans near those seats before. They were everywhere, and all around the cheap seat I'd bought near our cheer squad, so I ended up not sitting there, not even for one quarter to get front on photos.

I drove 600kms to that game and back and it was crap. Manuka on Sunday is much closer and will probably be a much better game.

Am really looking forward to the Reserves game next Sunday, but I doubt TDL and one or two of the other excitement machines will be playing (Senior promotions). But Jesse White will be at Manuka, for sure. (I think it will be good for him and a positive step for him to regain his confidence.) And Jetta. And Rohan and... and...hey, they will be bringing on the Reserves to play Richmond. Hope the Firsts don't lose to Belco.

[Old Royboy]

I got there late this week because of cityrail trackwork and missed most of Vespa's blazing first quarter. As a consequence I did not pay the usual attention as to me an incomplete report is no good. But Meredith looked pretty classy and while Sumner did not get much of it, that beautiful left footed kicking style had me drooling. However, Primmy sent me her acute observations and they deserve an airing.

So, here is what she had to say.

TDL had a great game, and 7 goals; he is quick, fearce at the ball, smart and cunning. Its time gentleman. Call him up into seniors.
. Meredith was not bad, not great, but not bad. But what's with that Wolfman beard! No Brett, NO.
. Currie was working below his knees a la Mummy, and that's a good thing. Not outstanding though.
. Vespa is playing smarter than he was last year. Had good and uglies, but he was involved a lot more than just being on the end of the "glory" kicks. Kicked 2.
. Sumner, he has got a boot on him. Will need a bit of time, but I think he is a keeper.
. LJ, So good. Had a great run down and tackle, and he Can Tackle. Very good work ethic imo.
. Richards, Teddy, my dear. Not much happening, but we did win by 134 or so, so its not as though there was much happening in the backline. I think we needed him in Seniors last night.
. Playfair had a good night at the office. Not great, but good, but mostly in the 50 meter arc. Then again he did kick 5.
. Thornton, Krisso! Plays like a senior, could be a contender.
. McNeil, Dill. Not as busy as usual, but he did kick 1, so I probably missed something. It not exactly as if he is 6 foot tall!
. Moore, worked as usual, but imo not outstanding. Will need a bit to get back to seniors. Having rewatched some of the early games I rate him as he is a great deliverer of the ball into the forward line. We need him back, and soon.
. Cambo, worked, but not outstanding this game.
. Chris McKaigue, Kicked A Goal. He has grown so much in the last year or so, height and shoulders, and has much better awareness, so improvement there, no doubt about it.
. MOD. Good and bad. About an even mix of it. Outstanding mark, and kicked straight to the opposition. That just about says it all. He works so hard for the team, both of them.
. Nipper Gordon; did a lot of good work, and he is quick and smart, goaled.

Scholarship boys,
. Jack Lynch (49) is A Big Unit. Did some good stuff.
. Jackson Potter (48) I Like. He is a worker and a fiesty bugger. Keeper I would think.

Toppies
. Keiran Emery (51). They keep playing him. And he is learning the game, has improved a lot and moving up the ground out of his comfort zone quite a bit, lot more running in his game. Kicked 4. Did a bit of rucking. Has good hustle. Looks like he wants to play.
. Eugene (Gene) Kruger (50). WELL. Can we keep him? Gets to contests, understands play, has a 360 degree awareness, ran like the wind to cover a mark for another out of position player; that sort of awareness and response you can't buy. Kicked 3.
. Harry Orr (54). Did a few good things, has a great stretch, Not too bad.
. Mal Picken (53). Kicked a goal, did ok.
. Rhys Horton (apparently) (52). Not listed. My notes say he is skinny but effective. . Angus Robertson (47). Looked like a shorter version of Riewald (jack). Worked at this opportunity, made the most of it.

My BOGs were TDL, Kruger, Vespa.

Great work Primmy!!

[liz]

Question for Ugg because you seem to have a contact connected with the reserves (or anyone else with access to information)...are you able to scout any information on Krueger (age, where he plays etc)? It was one of the more impressive performances we've seen over many years from a toppie but knowing his age, in particular, would help put it in some perspective - ie if he is still just 17 or so he might be worth keeping an eye on for AFL potential. If he is a couple of years older, maybe his potential for development is lower. He looked pretty young, and certainly still a fairly slight build, but looks can be deceiving.

[ugg]

http://www.eastcoasteagles.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=279:eugene-kruger-is-nab-rising-star-round-7&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=34

East coast. Either 17 or 18. Perhaps someone from the NSW/ACT board has better knowledge

[Primmy]

I thought this thread was about the Ressies.....

[liz]

Fair call. Have moved posts relating to Jetta discussion to a more appropriate spot. For those who want to continue the discussion, you will find the posts here. (It is a continuation of a discussion already touched on in this thread.)

http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/forum/showthread.php/30529-Where-is-jetta-s-best-position