Really happy with our showing, could've won the second game against a rampaging premiership side.
1. Walker: Quiet in the first game but really showed how much he can give to the side as a forward. The more game time he gets in the forward line, the more his decision making will improve...Athletic and has presence, not a bad kick off either foot on occasion
2. Russel: Had stints in the midfield but looked at home down back and showed us a continuation of his 2011 form...needs to be a tiny bit more damaging.
3. Murphy: Did well in the first game (only one he played) and you feel comfortable when he has the ball in hand.
4. Gibbs: Didn't notice him much, limited game time though....got a bit more of it towards the end of the Pies game.
6. Simpson: Solid contribution, will be better for the run.
9. Lucas: Showed he's a handy utility type player and a polished midfielder...once he really gets into the swing of the pace of AFL and strings a good series of games together he'll flourish....tidy skills, good pace, good overhead
10. Watson: Loved the kick ins, good athleticism for a big guy and noticed all over the ground, good signs! Got outmarked by that big Keefe fellow which won't happen once he knows how to use his 'Cordy Upgraded Body'
11. Warnock: Was all over the ground, great to see...the players seem happy enough to have him kick it (unlike other rucks). Got rested second game.
12. Robinson: Good in the clinches, tough and seems to have worked on his running and decision making. There's a noticeable shift in how good we play when he's on song.
13. Yarran: Sublime, loved what I saw of him on the HBF....Krakeour (sp?) was lucky to get a goal on him...Yaz was also very happy to create something and although it didn't work sometimes, it's something we really lack (just ask Wallsy)
15. Laidler: Good tackling, pressure, kicking...Marking is a bit off but tried. Very pleased of what I saw from Jez and looked at home in our back 6. Think we've got a good'un
17. O'hAilpin: Nice mark at the start of game 1, showed he's a solid option in the forward line if we need him...Hurt an ankle, didn't look too bad, should be good by round 1 if we need him.
18. Bower: Good run, moving much more freely from last time I saw him. Solid game from DJ Pauly B
19. Betts: Things happen when he's around the ball, got better the longer he played. Almost took some good marks and kicked a nice goal (did that one go through?
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22. Hampson: Liked his tap work, won most of the hitouts where I paid attention. Needs to start sticking his marks.
26. McInnes: Very happy with what I saw....matched it with Harry O in one contest and laid a tackle straight after that really stuck, very handy player who may very well see senior games this year and will be one to look out for in the future.
27. Armfield: Works well in the midfield, kicking to up and under at times and inaccurate at other times...he makes up for this in speed and defensive capabilities. Was better than Joseph who I see as his competition for the tagging role.
28. Cachia: WHAT A SLAM TACKLE! WILL YOUTUBE SOON! Otherwise, was a bit iffy with decision making and didn't really put himself in the spotlight as much as Twomey or Curnow did.
29. Scotland: Good ol' Scotto, nice pass to Carlos...You know what you'll get from him. Will flourish once Judd, Murph, Gibbs, Simpson are all beside him.
31. Davies: Let him and Duigan fight it out for the other HBF role...Beautiful tackling and good overhead, good size and hunger! Is versatile but probably lacks the polish in disposal that Duigan has. Nice player to have on your list though
32. Thornton: Solid in defence, cleans up well and nice skills...not sure if he followed the game plan which is ultimately his downfall. Hope he can really push for a spot in 2011...served us well in the dark times.
34. Duigan: Got caught trailing on a lead versus Richmond once and found that he cannot simply plough through people like he did in the SANFL, very happy with him though...loves a thumping spoil and has clean skills, his kicks are well directed and weighted. I won't bore you with more man crush stories.
35. Curnow: LOVED THE INSIDE PACK WORK! Looked at home out there, didn't see much of him though
36. Kerr: Loved the prawn, showed he's one for the future. Will get better and better as his endurance builds, looks like he loved being out in front of the big crowd and this should drive him to get better and better.
39. Twomey: Good composure and will be very handy depth, looks likely to get an elevation and very nice pass to Betts Nice courage too and he'll be hurting in the morning.
40. Jamison: The usual Jamo in defense, should really stay in defense and only go for goal when he's 1m out
41. Casboult: Terrible shot for goal, hopefully he was spent from running and didn't think that ball drop through. Dropped some easy marks too....This will be a good match for him to watch and improve on through the Ants in 2011. I was hoping for a bit more :S
42. Tuohy: Very happy to see him hold his own against the reigning premiers and was serviceable. Plays like a natural, unbelievable transformation...actually bigger than I would've imagined.
45. Joseph: Not bad, not good....doesn't provide enough to the side, wouldn't mind seeing him in the 22 here and there though.
46. Ellard: Gets the pill and handy around the clinches, would like to see his tackle stats as that would sway me from thinking his kicking lets him down too much.
47. Carter: Knows he has a good kick, didn't see enough though (ie. wasn't on ground much)
Also worth a mention
WHEN WILL JAMO GET HIS FIRST GOAL????
1. Walker: Quiet in the first game but really showed how much he can give to the side as a forward. The more game time he gets in the forward line, the more his decision making will improve...Athletic and has presence, not a bad kick off either foot on occasion
2. Russel: Had stints in the midfield but looked at home down back and showed us a continuation of his 2011 form...needs to be a tiny bit more damaging.
3. Murphy: Did well in the first game (only one he played) and you feel comfortable when he has the ball in hand.
4. Gibbs: Didn't notice him much, limited game time though....got a bit more of it towards the end of the Pies game.
6. Simpson: Solid contribution, will be better for the run.
9. Lucas: Showed he's a handy utility type player and a polished midfielder...once he really gets into the swing of the pace of AFL and strings a good series of games together he'll flourish....tidy skills, good pace, good overhead
10. Watson: Loved the kick ins, good athleticism for a big guy and noticed all over the ground, good signs! Got outmarked by that big Keefe fellow which won't happen once he knows how to use his 'Cordy Upgraded Body'
11. Warnock: Was all over the ground, great to see...the players seem happy enough to have him kick it (unlike other rucks). Got rested second game.
12. Robinson: Good in the clinches, tough and seems to have worked on his running and decision making. There's a noticeable shift in how good we play when he's on song.
13. Yarran: Sublime, loved what I saw of him on the HBF....Krakeour (sp?) was lucky to get a goal on him...Yaz was also very happy to create something and although it didn't work sometimes, it's something we really lack (just ask Wallsy)
15. Laidler: Good tackling, pressure, kicking...Marking is a bit off but tried. Very pleased of what I saw from Jez and looked at home in our back 6. Think we've got a good'un
17. O'hAilpin: Nice mark at the start of game 1, showed he's a solid option in the forward line if we need him...Hurt an ankle, didn't look too bad, should be good by round 1 if we need him.
18. Bower: Good run, moving much more freely from last time I saw him. Solid game from DJ Pauly B
19. Betts: Things happen when he's around the ball, got better the longer he played. Almost took some good marks and kicked a nice goal (did that one go through?
)22. Hampson: Liked his tap work, won most of the hitouts where I paid attention. Needs to start sticking his marks.
26. McInnes: Very happy with what I saw....matched it with Harry O in one contest and laid a tackle straight after that really stuck, very handy player who may very well see senior games this year and will be one to look out for in the future.
27. Armfield: Works well in the midfield, kicking to up and under at times and inaccurate at other times...he makes up for this in speed and defensive capabilities. Was better than Joseph who I see as his competition for the tagging role.
28. Cachia: WHAT A SLAM TACKLE! WILL YOUTUBE SOON! Otherwise, was a bit iffy with decision making and didn't really put himself in the spotlight as much as Twomey or Curnow did.
29. Scotland: Good ol' Scotto, nice pass to Carlos...You know what you'll get from him. Will flourish once Judd, Murph, Gibbs, Simpson are all beside him.
31. Davies: Let him and Duigan fight it out for the other HBF role...Beautiful tackling and good overhead, good size and hunger! Is versatile but probably lacks the polish in disposal that Duigan has. Nice player to have on your list though
32. Thornton: Solid in defence, cleans up well and nice skills...not sure if he followed the game plan which is ultimately his downfall. Hope he can really push for a spot in 2011...served us well in the dark times.
34. Duigan: Got caught trailing on a lead versus Richmond once and found that he cannot simply plough through people like he did in the SANFL, very happy with him though...loves a thumping spoil and has clean skills, his kicks are well directed and weighted. I won't bore you with more man crush stories.
35. Curnow: LOVED THE INSIDE PACK WORK! Looked at home out there, didn't see much of him though
36. Kerr: Loved the prawn, showed he's one for the future. Will get better and better as his endurance builds, looks like he loved being out in front of the big crowd and this should drive him to get better and better.
39. Twomey: Good composure and will be very handy depth, looks likely to get an elevation and very nice pass to Betts
Nice courage too and he'll be hurting in the morning.40. Jamison: The usual Jamo in defense, should really stay in defense and only go for goal when he's 1m out
41. Casboult: Terrible shot for goal, hopefully he was spent from running and didn't think that ball drop through. Dropped some easy marks too....This will be a good match for him to watch and improve on through the Ants in 2011. I was hoping for a bit more :S
42. Tuohy: Very happy to see him hold his own against the reigning premiers and was serviceable. Plays like a natural, unbelievable transformation...actually bigger than I would've imagined.
45. Joseph: Not bad, not good....doesn't provide enough to the side, wouldn't mind seeing him in the 22 here and there though.
46. Ellard: Gets the pill and handy around the clinches, would like to see his tackle stats as that would sway me from thinking his kicking lets him down too much.
47. Carter: Knows he has a good kick, didn't see enough though (ie. wasn't on ground much)
Also worth a mention
WHEN WILL JAMO GET HIS FIRST GOAL????
