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Happy to get through without an injury.
Really have to wonder about the point of these games.
Really have to wonder about the point of these games.
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Review AAMI Community Series: Collingwood v Richmond - Tuesday Feb 27 @ 6:40pm. Ikon Park.
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Hardly definitive thoughts just cold hard stats available to all.
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Finn looked tidy from what I saw (which was only the last quarter)
One way or another, Coxzilla has Monstered Richmond since 2018 Prelim. Yes. The Legend, the Myth, the Man lives on.
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Dean seems like he has a bit of speed as well. I thought he was really impressive and will only get better.
I thought Deany was excellent. Nice to know we have him as a back up for Murph or Frampton. He may even start in the 23 based on that performance.
Playing another club increases the intensity and makes for a much better preparation for the real thing in two weeks time. We have to experience match play before the season starts and hammies and knees occur at general training anyway. What's another option?
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If no team experiences practice matches then is there a disadvantage? I agree with Jmac they’re becoming a bit pointless to me and no wonder the AFL has cut the amount down
Thought Reef looked dangerous. AJ did some very nice things but still gives me the "unreliable vibe" when the heat is on. I don't think he has enough presence to be a McStay replacement.
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Lippa was a rippa today.
Finn is just begin
Finn is just begin
Tough one for me. AJ played the whole game and didn't do enough to earn his spot, if you base it solely on tonight's game. Reef came on and looked good but it's unfortunate we didn't see him play the whole game because he looked lively compared to tired legs.
I wish you could take Reef's presence and work rate and give him AJ's set shot
I wish you could take Reef's presence and work rate and give him AJ's set shot
Three would be ridiculous but you have to have a game before the season starts whether you are playing suburban footy or in the AFL. No amount of drills or running can compare to the pressure and intensity of an actual game, even when it's a practice match. Places were up for grabs tonight. How can players like Charlie Dean, Reef and Finn get the chance to stake a claim if there are no actual games played? You need to see how a player performs under pressure.
Sparring before big fights is a must as well despite the fact that boxers get cut and concussed in the process. Tyson Fury is out for this very thing. But it is an essential part of a boxer's preparation just as the practice matches are for our boys.
AJ has missed some sitters during the past two weeks.Tough one for me. AJ played the whole game and didn't do enough to earn his spot, if you base it solely on tonight's game. Reef came on and looked good but it's unfortunate we didn't see him play the whole game because he looked lively compared to tired legs.
I wish you could take Reef's presence and work rate and give him AJ's set shot
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Loved it when Frampton’s kick for goal rolled through when the Richmond players were foolishly trying to take stand v Cox. Undisciplined by Richmond but I suppose that’s what practice matches are for.
Dean reads the game well and was able to be proactive in his attack on the ball. My only query would be how he would go against a very tall forward with the ball dropping on their heads - Lynch for instance, the very first scalp Frampton claimed. I am surprised Dean didn't spend more of his time in the side lines in the gym. However, I will reserve judgement till I see more of him.
He was better than I expected him to be today. My preconceived view was that he was going to be embarrassedly ordinary, but he proved a pleasant surprise.
Personally, I would have Reef ahead of AJ and Dean ahead of Frampton ( if Murphy is unavailable )
Both have a superior work rate to the player they are competing with for the spot.
Also, Cox to always start in the ruck. We always look better when he is first ruck then drifts forward later in the qtr. Cameron’s best form seems to be when the pace goes out of the game. Plus Cox gets involved early and gets his confidence going with some early touches
Both have a superior work rate to the player they are competing with for the spot.
Also, Cox to always start in the ruck. We always look better when he is first ruck then drifts forward later in the qtr. Cameron’s best form seems to be when the pace goes out of the game. Plus Cox gets involved early and gets his confidence going with some early touches
With foot issues they probably don't want to much weight on him.
Same happened to Scharenberg, turned into a stick after his foot issues
Loved Noble, DeGoey, WHE, Quaynor and Lipinski.
Thought Hill looks ready to explode this year.
But overall, we would want some improvement in that second key forward position. Frampton and/or Dean seem perfectly serviceable as the second key back, but AJ and Reef were too bit part. We kick to McReery in a marking contest way too often. He is possibly the worst player overhead in the team. I think Reef could be the guy, but he is still a bit raw to explode right now.
GWS have a great defence, gonna be a tricky first up assignment.
Thought Hill looks ready to explode this year.
But overall, we would want some improvement in that second key forward position. Frampton and/or Dean seem perfectly serviceable as the second key back, but AJ and Reef were too bit part. We kick to McReery in a marking contest way too often. He is possibly the worst player overhead in the team. I think Reef could be the guy, but he is still a bit raw to explode right now.
GWS have a great defence, gonna be a tricky first up assignment.
Disagree on Checkers, he has already proved himself. Needs to protect himself from finals, he’s a veteran.
Interesting perspective on AJ, never thought of incentivising him that way. Given there is no real stand out, I could swallow that approach.
On Reef I get a similar sense, dumb footballers are better off in the backline. He could be a real weapon, don’t know much about his field kicking though.
Agree with the rest.
Is Krueger injured again?!
