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Boooo, they just copied us.WCE have their own TV and radio stations in WA, oops, and newspaper too.
I think the reason he has an impact down there us he gut runs to get there are often helps outumber the defence on attacking drives. If you parked him there and he got picked up by kpd's his impact would be much less IMO.Has anyone else wondered how Blitz would go if we played him forward for a whole game, or is it just me?
Just a brute albeit a small one. Love his hunger for the battle.Tom atkins last two weeks has been very very good.
he has played the way everyone pretended he played last year.
now lets see if he can bring this sort of game next week against an elite side.
Strange comment? He was very good last year , started this year slow though.Tom atkins last two weeks has been very very good.
he has played the way everyone pretended he played last year.
Agreed for most part. Bowes has gone ahead of Bews, adds such a different element to our backs with his ball use. Plus he can play anywhere on the ground which the MC love.Not many come back in now - certainly not Esava after watching Jack Henry last night. Why Scott keeps bringing him up is beyond me.
Bowes has gone ahead of Bews.
Tuohy has been very good lately so I expect him to return.
Ling keeps going on about Simpson but he's a long way behind the group who played mid/wing last night. Even Cam Guthrie will be lucky to return given the nature of his injury and his time out.
He needs to come back in this week.Dont think its really fair comparing Bowes to Bews, Bews plays as our most accountable small defender, Bowes plays as a looser sweeper. I think Bowes would get killed for speef by the best small forwards. Bews in against the best small forwards IMO(Cameron in particular).
Find the sorest small from yesterdays back 6 and give em a week off. Cant drop anyone on output from that game.He needs to come back in this week.
At this stage id put in form Guth in before Bruhn/Bowes... but dont think its that much of an improvement given the B's current form. Guth needs to be tearing up the track to get in IMO.Agreed for most part. Bowes has gone ahead of Bews, adds such a different element to our backs with his ball use. Plus he can play anywhere on the ground which the MC love.
Personally think the Sav commentary from the club is more aimed at fattening him up for when he wants a trade at years end. He did a great job when bodies went down, but reality was we were leaking goals and getting beaten. We look much more settled with him out.
Guth is a walk up start when he is ready to go, not sure who makes way, injuries or suspension will prob make the decision. No way in any universe he doesn’t walk straight back into the 22
Agree catstragicDont think its really fair comparing Bowes to Bews, Bews plays as our most accountable small defender, Bowes plays as a looser sweeper. I think Bowes would get killed for speef by the best small forwards. Bews in against the best small forwards IMO(Cameron in particular).
To put the game to bed, before quarter time, against a so-called contender has rekindled the fire in the faithful and has us knocking on the door of the Top 4.
It was a vulgar display of power.
Early in the week Brad Scott made a point of saying that the Bombers would not be underestimating Gryan Miers and Brad Close, implying that the two smalls might be in for a little extra attention.
Both were superb in the 1st quarter; along with Jack Henry they, as much as anyone, set the tone early on.
Similarly, the ridiculously named Brandon Zerk-Thatcher announced to the media pre-game that he relished a rematch with Tom Hawkins, who absolutely pansted him earlier this year. He should be careful what he wishes for, as the young fool was once again given a football lesson.
Tanner Bruhn's accelerated evolution throughout 2023 couldn't have come at a better time; Bruhn has elevated his output just as our midfield depth was being probed. Bruhn has also gradually revealed himself to be one of our most dual-sided mids this side of Buddha Hocking. His left foot is both an escape hatch and an architect for angle alteration.
Duncan has found some touch and form, thankfully. He is creaky, but he has dug deep in recent weeks.
Isaac Smith looked better for the spell, too.
5 - Mark Blicavs - statistically might not have been as good as some, but his two-way game was irresistible
4 - Gryan Miers - was everywhere in the 1st half; kicked a great goal early on and linked up with creativity all over the ground
3 - Tom Atkins - hard as a cat's head. His work rate is first rate.
2 - Tom Hawkins - reports of his decline have been exaggerated. Sublime forward craft tonight.
1 - Max Holmes - found time and space with quick reactions all night long. Career high disposals.
It depends very much upon what time Guthrie is ready to return; if it's not until the finals, it becomes a very difficult decision.At this stage id put in form Guth in before Bruhn/Bowes... but dont think its that much of an improvement given the B's current form. Guth needs to be tearing up the track to get in IMO.
It wouldn't matter if the opposition were using Mick Nolan as a small forward, Bews will be selected by our MC.Agree catstragic
Bowes is more a Tuohy/Duncan replacement in that sweeping role in the defensive half.
Bews plays his stopping role extremely well , a bit under the radar, but rarely gets multiple goals kicked on him .
I think his kicking gets him bad press at times particularly his ability to go OOTFull
Proof they have wifi at the asylum.From the Collingwood board -
“The game sure is umpired differently in Geelong”
Lol what!?
The worry I have is that if he is seen as "fit" for the first final and they bring him straight in like we did with Duncan a few years ago and they, as expected, are very rusty. Something you really don't want in a final.Yes Cam Guthrie is an automatic selection - if fit.
The issue is can he really be at his best if and when he returns? it's not a gimme.
Further, Bruhn gets better every week; for example he is now hitting targets with his kicks. He stays in with or without CG. Agree with everyone that Holmes is best on the wing where he is very hard to match up on.
As for Esava I know he was important early on but with all our tall defenders now available he is not 'best 22'; rather he is in the squad of 26-28 players who can be called upon when required.
Not a huge problem. Always need a guy playing a role for fans with drinking games.Agree catstragic
Bowes is more a Tuohy/Duncan replacement in that sweeping role in the defensive half.
Bews plays his stopping role extremely well , a bit under the radar, but rarely gets multiple goals kicked on him .
I think his kicking gets him bad press at times particularly his ability to go OOTFull
Bowes is playing Duncan's role from last year. If anything Z.Guthrie and MOC would cover Bews role if he wasn't brought back in.Dont think its really fair comparing Bowes to Bews, Bews plays as our most accountable small defender, Bowes plays as a looser sweeper. I think Bowes would get killed for speef by the best small forwards. Bews in against the best small forwards IMO(Cameron in particular).
I was at the game last night, bloody brilliant game to watch. Bit of a surprise not sure if this has been mentioned but Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagen were sitting not far from were I was sitting from me..
I suppose we play Brisbane next game so he was probably taking notes
They aren’t dropping BruhnAt this stage id put in form Guth in before Bruhn/Bowes... but dont think its that much of an improvement given the B's current form. Guth needs to be tearing up the track to get in IMO.
And he only cost us negative pick 7. Elite list management.Bowes looks much more at home in the backline, sweeper role. Will be a handy replacement for Duncan and Tuohy.
Good list management.
Did you like JH’s shimmy last night Seeds?lol. He is literally in the best form of his career right now. His past month is an outlier.
And while playing well he is hardly dominating. Probably in the 4-6 best players on the ground last night.
he is far more athletic then j.henry though.