Thought so. We were the number one ranked midfield last year, by a decent length too. And that includes the period where we were poor too. Surely we couldn’t be that bad
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The midfield was missing Walsh who helps significantly when it comes to spread from stoppage. Remember 10 of probably our best 28-30 odd players didn't play in this game and then another in Motlop left the game early in the 1st.
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Pretty much what l saw this time last year ....and most years before that.
We ALWAYS start rusty.
Don't panic.
We ALWAYS start rusty.
Don't panic.
They were missing Oliver. One player is not the difference for the result.
Agree hence why we didn’t look slick id say we were in preservation mode.
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Disagree
When we are playing with effort and have Cripps Kennedy Hewett Walsh Cerra Docherty supported by Hollands Motlop Cuningham etc that is a heck of midfield
A couple were but many weren't. Players were jogging
Our game is built around effort, contest and numbers around the ball. We were nowhere near that. We need a Team effort
Although it was disappointing to watch I am not concerned. We have had a great pre season, are fit and ready and are simply waiting for the real stuff
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I never spoke about the result which I couldn't care less about. You said our midfield looked slow - Walsh improves that significantly with his spread from stoppage
Poor skills are the key. Our captain is one of the chief offenders. Grunt but no class. As a side, we lack poise and composure with the ball.
Wondering how we beat this mob in a final
Shame we cut every player on the list and started again
But I'm sure the occasional open training session is the best window of what this team is going to achieve this year
Shame we cut every player on the list and started again
But I'm sure the occasional open training session is the best window of what this team is going to achieve this year
As per usual , plenty come in after a loss with their theories on why they're no good. Then return to pat themselves on the back during the wins. Can't stress enough how unrealistic practice matches can be at times they are just simply full of experiments and caution until the real season kicks in proper
I just wish he would pick the first option at times.
Agree. Cerra was also jogging last night. We are a contested ball side. Cripps Hewett Kennedy need to get in and feed it out. That's why Voss like Pittonet. Another big body around the contest.
We have so many runners now on the outside we can move it quickly. Pace isn't a concern
I don't buy that players were just jogging. Many were playing to be selected for the first game. What was dished up last night was simply not good enough. Set ups and game plan was horrible. Inside 50 connection still has not been addressed. Skills are atrocious.
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When we have our full complement of midfielders including Cripps, Walsh, Cerra, Hewett, Docherty and Kennedy I would like to see Cripps/Walsh/Cerra as our number 1 combination. The "slowest" midfield combo we should be putting out there is Cripps/Docherty/one of Cerra and Walsh. I personally don't want to see two of Cripps/Hewett/Kennedy in the same CBA many times in our game.
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Harry looks sharp and moving really well when he went into the ruck we looked quicker across the ground.
I hope we persist with this.
Kemp is another who is moving well and in for a good year but, where is his best position?
He had some heat thrown on him in this game and stood up well imo regardless of a few mistakes, it was a good learning for him and best 22 on that showing.
I hope we persist with this.
Kemp is another who is moving well and in for a good year but, where is his best position?
He had some heat thrown on him in this game and stood up well imo regardless of a few mistakes, it was a good learning for him and best 22 on that showing.
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Who does he replace and who replaces him?
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He can play behind the ball if we need him to - good to have some versatility. But with the likes of Williams, Saad, Newman, Boyd and the talls I don't see a spot there for him
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Don't care about the result, that's irrelevant.
Bit nervous that we're seeing the same issues we did last year. Our entry into F50 is very, very ordinary. Then if it's not one of the big two down there, no one seems to be a reliable option.
The defence is what it is. The middle got busted wide open most of the night so I'm not that worried about down back just yet.
Bit nervous that we're seeing the same issues we did last year. Our entry into F50 is very, very ordinary. Then if it's not one of the big two down there, no one seems to be a reliable option.
The defence is what it is. The middle got busted wide open most of the night so I'm not that worried about down back just yet.
Nah, I see exactly the same issues as last year after we’ve recognised it and “gone to work” over the preseason to rectify them.
Ball movement (aka skills, were atrocious last night) and forward fifty entries/connections.
There’s way too many on here that have an inflated position of where we are at.
I cannot trust them at all, we don’t improve significantly on last night next week and we’ll get hammered
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Harry was fantastic. Clear standout.
Going to be a big year for him. Very excited by what I am seeing here, and as per other posters, a 2nd ruck role in Daniher mould would be another string to the bow.
Thought Cripps was also pretty good and kept going all night. Executed a nice goal at the end.
O Hollands looked good bursting from centre.
E Hollands to own that half forward flank is a must.
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Going to be a big year for him. Very excited by what I am seeing here, and as per other posters, a 2nd ruck role in Daniher mould would be another string to the bow.
Thought Cripps was also pretty good and kept going all night. Executed a nice goal at the end.
O Hollands looked good bursting from centre.
E Hollands to own that half forward flank is a must.
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