Well I did a silly thing last night. I went to the football expecting to win. I know I should never do that with Melbourne. It just amazed me the difference a week can make. In comparison with last week they were weak and pathetic.
The game certainly was not helped by inept umpires who should have retired by now (ie Kennedy) Two of Ottens golas in the first quarter came from silly free kicks, one from a 50 metre penalty which was not necessary. The worst one was when Knights got a free right in front of goal for ABSOLOUTLY NOTHING. What was Broadbridge meant to do? Decisions like this have to affect their confidence.
Also, why was that first quarter so long? It went on and on. It went for over 37 minutes and I reckon Richmond got three goals in the last three minutes.
That second quarter was the worst football they played all year and that is saying something. It was pathetic.
By that stage the match was over. The players are lacking alot of confidence. For example Brad Green should have had a shot at goal when he had the chance, he chose to pass it off and there was a turnover. Woey should have had a shot at goal instead passed it off. Schwarz and Woey were both there to pick up the ball, left to each other and it was stolen. That would be just three of many.
Their passing is atrocious and they refuse to take the best option.
So much for praising the coach last week, He did nothing tonight. Although it was hard as the players were flat and had no passion.
The game certainly was not helped by inept umpires who should have retired by now (ie Kennedy) Two of Ottens golas in the first quarter came from silly free kicks, one from a 50 metre penalty which was not necessary. The worst one was when Knights got a free right in front of goal for ABSOLOUTLY NOTHING. What was Broadbridge meant to do? Decisions like this have to affect their confidence.
Also, why was that first quarter so long? It went on and on. It went for over 37 minutes and I reckon Richmond got three goals in the last three minutes.
That second quarter was the worst football they played all year and that is saying something. It was pathetic.
By that stage the match was over. The players are lacking alot of confidence. For example Brad Green should have had a shot at goal when he had the chance, he chose to pass it off and there was a turnover. Woey should have had a shot at goal instead passed it off. Schwarz and Woey were both there to pick up the ball, left to each other and it was stolen. That would be just three of many.
Their passing is atrocious and they refuse to take the best option.
So much for praising the coach last week, He did nothing tonight. Although it was hard as the players were flat and had no passion.
