Great write up Newmo.
I got to watch the game as well and couldn’t agree more with your observations of Tom Barrass. He completely nullified the high ball threat and immediately looks like the foundation of that defensive unit.
Watching down on the fence we could hear the intensity right...
Laura really settled into the pace of the game in the second half and showed some excellent top level traits; reading the play well to intercept and line breaking speed.
Great win Hawks. Loved the work of Kemp and Richardson down back winning some crucial contests. Hipwell growing in confidence and did some really nice things tonight. Our link up play was delightful to watch when used tonight and Lucy Wales is a bloody gem too. Go Hawks.
Thanks for all of your amazing work Axeman. Have you or any other track watchers noted the role that Impey has played during match sim? He has the potential to be a real driving force for us from half-back/wing and hope he doesn't get plonked in the forward pocket.
Langford was an excellent Fullback and seems to get underrated during discussions about All time defenders. Perhaps playing in a team of greats had something to do with it. He was much more than a simple negating fullback who backed himself to beat his man to the ball and generated heaps of...
True. He’s got a few in front of him for that type of role.
His skills just seem to suit a behind the ball role rather than forward/wing where he lacks creativity and burst.
He will need to string together some solid BH form to get a chance
Harry Morrison does look a little bigger and the pics of him playing a deep defender role have me hoping that he is being groomed for a 'behind the ball' move. e.g. HBF
My observation of Mitch with regards to his marking was that he looked still a year or so of ‘body maturing’ away from being able to over power opponents in a wrestle. Watch his strength improve as he matures and soon enough he will monster some defenders. He has a huge frame for a bloke that...
Both Chad and Jars were favourites for my kids who went today to watch. Both went out of their way to ask the kids questions and have a laugh. Impressive characters both of them.