Not a ruckman amongst them.Three talls in the forward line, Lynchy, Browny and Bradshaw
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Not a ruckman amongst them.Three talls in the forward line, Lynchy, Browny and Bradshaw
Cramp Hudson saysAny news on Charlie Camerons hamstring injury?
Any news on Charlie Camerons hamstring injury?
great, thanks for sharingAt the game today, not a bad crowd considering the weather was a bit suspect leading up to start time.
Can't comment to much on how we played, as i decided to take camera and concentrate on some photos for the day.
So anyone that was not able to watch the game the below link has 59 photos if anyone interested.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/145366432@N03/albums/72157707300734764/with/33389609948/
Either just click on first photo and then go through each one. Or Click on small Monitor icon top right hand side for slide show
I am a little disappointed with our contested possession stat today. Against their b team I thought the CP differential would be greater.
Thanks. Didn't realise plus 18 at half time.It was up to about +18 at half time but it drifted back more towards even by the end of the day which is to be expected. I thought the willingness and ability to win contested ball at ground level was really pretty good yesterday.
We all have different expectations , from what I've read, I don't think a lot of us expect finals.I certainly don't.The main thing this thread proves is a chunk of people have been caught up in the hype.
The reality is we're coming off a base last year of 5 wins. Things could go brilliantly this year and we might only double that tally. We played a club yesterday who won 15 last year - sure this was basically a second-string team, but they've got an excellent coach and system. Their seconds team won the VFL last year.
There's nothing like the promise of hope to drive supporters, but there's some here who are going to have their hearts broken.
Certainly no fence sitting with your opinions!(which is refreshing) we are either in the midst of utopia or Armageddon is approaching!A full strength side against a reserves team. The result was embarrassing. Hawthorn showed a clear structure across the park and challenged us for long periods of time. Do you think our reservists could show that level of structure and discipline? Hell no. Our forward line is completely in shambles. Dunno what Fagan is thinking with that structure. Or is that on our line coach?
It's still a concern isn't it.A full strength side against a reserves team. The result was embarrassing. Hawthorn showed a clear structure across the park and challenged us for long periods of time. Do you think our reservists could show that level of structure and discipline? Hell no. Our forward line is completely in shambles. Dunno what Fagan is thinking with that structure. Or is that on our line coach?
You just look at the winning forward structures of the last few years. It’s the pressure mediums and smells that give the most bang for your buck. With one or two big guys as a focus point. We did it so often last year way too tall. With McCarthy who looks a jet, Charlie back fit too I don’t know why we’re persisting with the giant forward line.
Rayner looks a gun in that medium forward role, we have the cattle now please Fagan end this terrible forward structure or we’ll pay all year for it
I think Hippy has a tendancy to position himself at the drop of the ball too soon. Making it easier to be nudged under it.You will find that our guys running under the ball will be defenders pushing them under it. Agree our talls need to lead up the ground more and create some 1v1 instead of packs, but i dont think our midfield is firing and moving the ball fluidly, which is making the timing and areas to lead to difficult for our big guys. Still, id like to see them leading a bit more, even if it is unrewarded to stretch the defence. Hard to tell how mich of this they are doing unless live at the game though.
That linc to cam was brilliant. Rayner is a smart forward. He could pair nicely with another smart forward in linc.I think Hippy has a tendancy to position himself at the drop of the ball too soon. Making it easier to be nudged under it.
Rather than hanging back a bit and then push off his opponent and lunge forward at the ball at the last moment.
Although when the ball is continually put on his head it makes it a bit hard for him.
That is what made McCarthy’s kick to Rayner such a beauty, because he put the ball to where he wanted Rayner to run.
Thats not why the majority of people are disappointed. It is because our forward line, mostly our tall forwards structure doesn't look cohesive. There is minimal leading, instead the ball is kicked high onto their heads with all our forwards jumping for the one ball. There is no blocking to allow a free forward to lead at the ball and this is happening every year. That is why, best read the posts before potting people.Lol @ people soiling their nappies about not winning a JLT game by enough. Wait till round 1 at least to throw the toys out of the cot folks.
Thats not why the majority of people are disappointed. It is because our forward line, mostly our tall forwards structure doesn't look cohesive. There is minimal leading, instead the ball is kicked high onto their heads with all our forwards jumping for the one ball. There is no blocking to allow a free forward to lead at the ball and this is happening every year. That is why, best read the posts before potting people.
I didn’t see anywhere in his Tom14 ‘s post where he took a pot shot at anyone in particular?That is why, best read the posts before potting people.