ImperialPurple
4 Jul 2004, 23:41
Did he do enough today to keep his spot?
I reckon - just...
That goal on the run was pure joy, gotta love it when someone with his guts and determination pops up with a ripper like that. And didn't he love it too.
Was pretty average around the ground, but certainly wasn't "bad" or "off".
Bit of pressure from beneath at the mo. Macca is going to have to keep up a pretty good standard - Luke Webster will be looking for a midfield spot within the next few weeks, and Browney looks like he will certainly be a regular from here on in...
Thornton slipped right back in - thought he showed poise and great maturity for someone who has only played a handful of senior games, and only a handful of games at any level since his illness. Wasn't convinced before today, but he's won me with just the one game! He's a great option for kick-ins - did better today than Haddrill has all year (no disrespect to Sir Robert...).
With Woods having a good game, Grover doing well - The Genius and Happy are going to have to play some real blinders for Souths to get a look in again (I don't mention McPharlap, Action Man or Sir Robert as they are the "untouchables" down back at the moment).
Polly... hmmmm. Clearly he's a class player - and still so young, but he is also clearly not happy up forward. He's a good CHB and will get better as he matures - but McPharlap is better. I am not of the "stick Pav at CHF" opinion. Pav is an awesome midfielder, and considering he's just 22, will only get better. McPharlap for CHF, Polly for CHB??? Have been thinking this all year, and we have seen CC has been keen to try this out. Maybe give it a bit more time and see how they go. Don't know though - would be a shame to lose McPharlap's drive from half back.
Clive and T-Lo look to be gorn... Clive should retire at season's end, and as much as I love T-Lo for his enthusiasm he isn't consistent enough to warrant a recall. Trade?? Poor T-Lo - gives his all, but you can't win games on enthusiasm alone.
Snake is starting to look good at FF. Ironic that he left Melbourne to get a regular No1 ruckman gig, but is now third in line behind Sandman and J-Lo. I think his rucking days are over, and he needs to grab the opportunity to reinvent himself with both hands. J-Lo is emerging - his marking today was fantastic and his work around the ground was terrific.
Hase, Bell, Pav, Schamm, Browney, Des (coming good!!!) - not a bad looking midfield! Taking out Belly, that's an average age of just over 21!! Imagine 3-4 years from now.
Medders - leave him alone! The guy is not going to play a blinder every week, but when he turns it on he is a fantastic talent. He's a opportunist - who needs opportunities to do what he does best. Monkey bashers - get back in your boxes! Same with the Wiz - no doubt he hasn't set the world on fire during his time at Freo, but he creates opportunities and works hard. He could probably stop trying to be quite as clever as he does, but isn't he bloody exciting when it comes off!
Hmm... this started off with wondering about Macca... I think I'll stop now. :D
I reckon - just...
That goal on the run was pure joy, gotta love it when someone with his guts and determination pops up with a ripper like that. And didn't he love it too.
Was pretty average around the ground, but certainly wasn't "bad" or "off".
Bit of pressure from beneath at the mo. Macca is going to have to keep up a pretty good standard - Luke Webster will be looking for a midfield spot within the next few weeks, and Browney looks like he will certainly be a regular from here on in...
Thornton slipped right back in - thought he showed poise and great maturity for someone who has only played a handful of senior games, and only a handful of games at any level since his illness. Wasn't convinced before today, but he's won me with just the one game! He's a great option for kick-ins - did better today than Haddrill has all year (no disrespect to Sir Robert...).
With Woods having a good game, Grover doing well - The Genius and Happy are going to have to play some real blinders for Souths to get a look in again (I don't mention McPharlap, Action Man or Sir Robert as they are the "untouchables" down back at the moment).
Polly... hmmmm. Clearly he's a class player - and still so young, but he is also clearly not happy up forward. He's a good CHB and will get better as he matures - but McPharlap is better. I am not of the "stick Pav at CHF" opinion. Pav is an awesome midfielder, and considering he's just 22, will only get better. McPharlap for CHF, Polly for CHB??? Have been thinking this all year, and we have seen CC has been keen to try this out. Maybe give it a bit more time and see how they go. Don't know though - would be a shame to lose McPharlap's drive from half back.
Clive and T-Lo look to be gorn... Clive should retire at season's end, and as much as I love T-Lo for his enthusiasm he isn't consistent enough to warrant a recall. Trade?? Poor T-Lo - gives his all, but you can't win games on enthusiasm alone.
Snake is starting to look good at FF. Ironic that he left Melbourne to get a regular No1 ruckman gig, but is now third in line behind Sandman and J-Lo. I think his rucking days are over, and he needs to grab the opportunity to reinvent himself with both hands. J-Lo is emerging - his marking today was fantastic and his work around the ground was terrific.
Hase, Bell, Pav, Schamm, Browney, Des (coming good!!!) - not a bad looking midfield! Taking out Belly, that's an average age of just over 21!! Imagine 3-4 years from now.
Medders - leave him alone! The guy is not going to play a blinder every week, but when he turns it on he is a fantastic talent. He's a opportunist - who needs opportunities to do what he does best. Monkey bashers - get back in your boxes! Same with the Wiz - no doubt he hasn't set the world on fire during his time at Freo, but he creates opportunities and works hard. He could probably stop trying to be quite as clever as he does, but isn't he bloody exciting when it comes off!
Hmm... this started off with wondering about Macca... I think I'll stop now. :D