Anthony Rocca!!

[ALM_30]

rocca did what was asked of him.. provide a contest..check... take marks.. check...
create space for others in the forward line .. check..
MAKE SCARLETT look like a lost ferrett.. CHECK... well done pebs...
lets see if u can kick a bag this week...

Mate teams do the exact same thing to Scarlett every week, trying to drag him well up field. It was made to look exceptionally effective last night because we just dominated, and were gifted so much easy movement through the midfield and off half back.

As I said Rocca's role is an easy one to play when you win big, and Scarlett looked like a lost ferrett as did every Geelong player, but at least Scarlett was trying to run and create and give some inspiration, unlike his teammates.

Rocca did what he was asked, and did it well, but people just spraying Scarlett as crap and getting comprehensively beaten are off the mark.

 

[didaka]

Half the time I saw Anthony he was around the midfield or even higher, pretty hard to kick goals up there even for Anthony. And that was the plan, work Scarlett up the ground so they can't set up deep in defense and break us apart.

He played a far superior game if you were at the ground to what he did if you watched it on TV.

I might even give him votes

 

[ALM_30]

Half the time I saw Anthony he was around the midfield or even higher, pretty hard to kick goals up there even for Anthony. And that was the plan, work Scarlett up the ground so they can't set up deep in defense and break us apart.

He played a far superior game if you were at the ground to what he did if you watched it on TV.

I might even give him votes

I was at the game, I sat bottom deck, section M21, row HH, seat 4. Basically on the HHF at the end with the blue 50m line.

Roc did what was asked, but if people reckon that was the difference in the game they are kidding themselves, every team drags Scarlett up field and he still cuts them up, last night Geelong were woeful so his creative capabilities were hampered severely.

 

[popathon]

No they didn't. We've heard that the last 4 times we've played them. it is pretty much impossible that we happen to play them 4 times in a row on an off game.

We pressure them better than any team, there's no doubt about that. But Geelong have been off for about a month now, the only difference is we didn't let them get back into it.

 

[didaka]

I was at the game, I sat bottom deck, section M21, row HH, seat 4. Basically on the HHF at the end with the blue 50m line.

Roc did what was asked, but if people reckon that was the difference in the game they are kidding themselves, every team drags Scarlett up field and he still cuts them up, last night Geelong were woeful so his creative capabilities were hampered severely.

Good luck to ya, I was there also.

Rocca was given a job, he had the acid put on him during the week, and he came out and did exactly what would have been asked of him, and Scarlett didn't cut him up like he does others.

Scarlett went into his shell very early.

You're right, he wasn't the difference, but he played his role and did it well and that's all you can do whether we won by 86 points or not so people will give credit where credit is due, and it is due after last nights performance, so let them give it. He cops too much of a flogging from other outlets anyway so for this week let it be positive.

 

[spartan-magpie]

i never said rocca was the difference.. i only said he did his part.. As with most teams if the individual does their part part the team reaps the rewards.. rocca along with most of the boys did their part last night... ur obviously not roccas biggest fan.. but as mick said he did what was asked of him.. good result...

 

[didaka]

His stats weren't ordinary either. He took around 9-10 marks on the night and a few contested, so he was there wasn't he.

 

[ALM_30]

Yeah, I understand what you boys are saying.

Just these select few imbosiles, who obviously hate Scarlett, saying stuff like "Scarlett was exposed" or "Rocca beat him all hands up" is ludicrous.

FB's are unfortunately the ones made to look bad by their teams horrendousness, and considering how woeful the Cats were last night Scarlett on Rocca did a fair job. As I said any other FB would have given up 4-5 to Big Ant the way the Pies were playing.

He gave away some frees, some very, very dubious, because he was attempting to create some movement and lift his side, just like he did early in the HOF Match. Not his fault the Cats did him no favours. And he did not attack as hard last night because obviously we were all over them, so he didn't have the luxury and the faith in his boys to win the ball.

And the bronx jeers was pathetic. The guy is a FB, and he's getting jeers because he isn't touching the ball. Gee, shows how bloody good he must be, he gives up 1 goal and has 16 touches from FB in a massacre and still cops the bronxies from the crowd. That was pretty laughable I thought.

Scarlett was far, far away from Geelong's worst last night.

 

[Big Bucks]

Yeah, I understand what you boys are saying.

Just these select few imbosiles, who obviously hate Scarlett, saying stuff like "Scarlett was exposed" or "Rocca beat him all hands up" is ludicrous.

FB's are unfortunately the ones made to look bad by their teams horrendousness, and considering how woeful the Cats were last night Scarlett on Rocca did a fair job. As I said any other FB would have given up 4-5 to Big Ant the way the Pies were playing.

He gave away some frees, some very, very dubious, because he was attempting to create some movement and lift his side, just like he did early in the HOF Match. Not his fault the Cats did him no favours. And he did not attack as hard last night because obviously we were all over them, so he didn't have the luxury and the faith in his boys to win the ball.

And the bronx jeers was pathetic. The guy is a FB, and he's getting jeers because he isn't touching the ball. Gee, shows how bloody good he must be, he gives up 1 goal and has 16 touches from FB in a massacre and still cops the bronxies from the crowd. That was pretty laughable I thought.

Scarlett was far, far away from Geelong's worst last night.

Chill out, it,s a football match not The Australian Opera.FFS.
Absolutely loved it when they gave him the bronx cheers, Scarlett is a tosser(great footballer) of the highest order

 

[ALM_30]

Chill out, it,s a football match not The Australian Opera.FFS.
Absolutely loved it when they gave him the bronx cheers, Scarlett is a tosser(great footballer) of the highest order

Well it's the first and only time we'll hear a FB FFS get bronx jeers.

Save them for when they are warranted.

 

[Big Bucks]

Well it's the first and only time we'll hear a FB FFS get bronx jeers.

Save them for when they are warranted.

Who are you ! the ____ing warranted police.
I`ll bronx when i like to whom i want.

 

[ALM_30]

Who are you ! the ____ing warranted police.
I`ll bronx when i like to whom i want.

Mate do what you like, it was just laughable that the lesser educated of our faithful would embark on such a rediculous endeavour as jeering an opposing FB for no reason Just gave strength to how good Scarlett is that last night's game was worthy of such treatment.

 

[Big Bucks]

Mate do what you like, it was just laughable that the lesser educated of our faithful would embark on such a rediculous endeavour as jeering an opposing FB for no reason Just gave strength to how good Scarlett is that last night's game was worthy of such treatment.

Hahaha, put yourself in that group,you meet the standard.

 

[Daicos Mullets]

Rocca played some very smart footy last night, by drawing Scarlett out of the action. He also took some very good pack marks, set up a few goals, kicked one himself, provided a contest each time for the crumbers & ran hard. A very good game by big Anthony.

 

[ALM_30]

Hahaha, put yourself in that group,you meet the standard.

Sorry mate I'll never be in the group that lowers itself to such petty crap. Insulting a champion when it's completely unnecessary.

 

[Subtemperate]

Sorry mate I'll never be in the group that lowers itself to such petty crap. Insulting a champion when it's completely unnecessary.

Why? If I was that player I would take it as a compliment. They don't bronx cheer crap players do they?

 

[Pie eyed]

I was at the game, I sat bottom deck, section M21, row HH, seat 4. Basically on the HHF at the end with the blue 50m line.

Roc did what was asked, but if people reckon that was the difference in the game they are kidding themselves, every team drags Scarlett up field and he still cuts them up, last night Geelong were woeful so his creative capabilities were hampered severely.

I think you are taking a lot away from Collingwood with a statement like that.
We were better.
You make it sound like we played a mob of geriatrics.

 

[Optimax]

Mate do what you like, it was just laughable that the lesser educated of our faithful would embark on such a rediculous endeavour as jeering an opposing FB for no reason Just gave strength to how good Scarlett is that last night's game was worthy of such treatment.

scarlett rubbed our noses in the shit after we lost to them in the prelim, we then had to deal with the rocca is his bunny bull shit.

Of course we were going to jeer him, he is a dicksnap and deserved all eh got last night, didnt like it dont join in. But rocca beat him scarlett was largely in effective rocca had 9 marks kicked 1 set up at least 3 more like 4, so of course rocca won.

 

[ALM_30]

I think you are taking a lot away from Collingwood with a statement like that.
We were better.
You make it sound like we played a mob of geriatrics.

I never at all intended to downplay Collingwood. Last night was the best I've seen us play almost ever, and we forced Geelong to play bad football. But the fact is, they were way of the mark from the get go, not running, making errors under no pressure, looking disinterested, they weren't the Geelong we know obviously. But we were sensational, no doubt, and I couldn't be prouder of what we achieved. 86 points doesn't just happen.

scarlett rubbed our noses in the shit after we lost to them in the prelim, we then had to deal with the rocca is his bunny bull shit.

Of course we were going to jeer him, he is a dicksnap and deserved all eh got last night, didnt like it dont join in. But rocca beat him scarlett was largely in effective rocca had 9 marks kicked 1 set up at least 3 more like 4, so of course rocca won.

Mate, it isn't Scarlett writing all that "Rocca is Scarlett's Bunny" crap, it's those nomad bogans at the Geelong Advertiser who because everything in that propoganda rag is based on Geelong they've got to come up with something. And so he acted like a prick after the prelim, so what mate, he's just won his way into GF and decided to give something back to the cheersquad who would have been hanging it on him down there all night.

Also, Rocca didn't beat Scarlett at all. Rocca played his part magnificently for the team, which was to sacrifice his influence in order to curb Scarlett. Thankfully, the Pies dominated so Rocca was able to get his hands on some ball, but 1 goal in an 86 point massacre was hardly "beating" him. Rocca didn't assist in 3 goals either, he had 4 score assists, 1 was a goal, the others were points.

As well as he accomlished his team role yesterday, I remain sceptical of Anthony. He played a role that is an easy one to play when you are winning and even more so when winning easy. It can look flattering. If he can maintain such discipline and form consistently and particularly when the going gets tough, then we'll give him kudos.

 

[Optimax]

I will never forget the night of the prelim abd scarlett caring on like a knob head, he firmly believs he is the best player ever.

Scarlo can go ____ himself, and if its so easy to lead scarlett from the ball and curb his influence why is it that rocca was the first to do it convincly in 2 years?

Give the big man some credit in the matches he has been fit he has been in fine form, (actually set up two goals one bryan and one didak the otehr two were points).

 

[ALM_30]

I will never forget the night of the prelim abd scarlett caring on like a knob head, he firmly believs he is the best player ever.

Scarlo can go ____ himself, and if its so easy to lead scarlett from the ball and curb his influence why is it that rocca was the first to do it convincly in 2 years?

Give the big man some credit in the matches he has been fit he has been in fine form, (actually set up two goals one bryan and one didak the otehr two were points).

Mate please you are off the mark with a couple of your points.

Scarlett is the absolute harshest critic on himself, he'd be the last person to strut around as if he was the best ever. He is an EXTREMELY passionate and one- eyed Geelong man, and takes immense pride in the success of his team, that is what influenced his antics last season. He goes out and does his job, he doesn't care what people think of him, and once the job is done he takes his mind off the game. Anyone who has had sustained interest in him as a player as I have would know that.

Last night wasn't a matter of Rocca curbing Scarlett's influence, more the Collingwood team, mate we ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED, do you think an opposing FB is going to be afforded his usual luxury and usual effectiveness with the ball when his team is performing so horribly? Don't think so. Scarlett couldn't afford to charge off, as if he did Rocca would have found himself open all night. Rocca leading up had little to do with it as everyone tried to do that against Scarlett.

Scarlett still had 16 touches (3 inside 50's), it's not like he was taken out of it. Granted he was not as effective, but he isn't going to be when his teammates who he looks to pass to are standing around like stunned mullets and getting destroyed at every single contest.

 

[Jabso]

Rocca played Scarlett perfectly. Not having Scarlett peel off Rocca in the backline to help out in marking contests and rebounding probably paid off to the extent of at least 5 goals. Scarlett's possessions were rendered useless I'd rather him following Rocca around the wings and getting a few inside 50s himself rather than repelling our attacks anyday of the week.

 

[ALM_30]

Rocca played Scarlett perfectly. Not having Scarlett peel off Rocca in the backline to help out in marking contests and rebounding probably paid off to the extent of at least 5 goals. Scarlett's possessions were rendered useless I'd rather him following Rocca around the wings and getting a few inside 50s himself rather than repelling our attacks anyday of the week.

Exactly right but Rocca didn't play him perfectly, Malthouse did.

It was great coaching and Rocca was able to implement it, granted it was with the help of his team's dominance however. And his touches were rendered useless because our players up field did a great job ensuring they couldn't find options out of defence.

 

[Jabso]

Exactly right but Rocca didn't play him perfectly, Malthouse did.

It was great coaching and Rocca was able to implement it, granted it was with the help of his team's dominance however. And his touches were rendered useless because our players up field did a great job ensuring they couldn't find options out of defence.

This actually reminds me of the Simpsons episode "Homer at the bat"
Burns: hey you strawberry, hit a home run!
*Strawberry hits a home run*
Burns *proudly*: I told him to do that.

You give Malthouse a bit too much credit. It was a great plan, but at the end of the day it's up to the player to implement it. Identifying how to beat someone is easier than actually doing it. Besides taking Scarlett out of the game he also played a very solid game himself anyway.

 

[ALM_30]

This actually reminds me of the Simpsons episode "Homer at the bat"
Burns: hey you strawberry, hit a home run!
*Strawberry hits a home run*
Burns *proudly*: I told him to do that.

You give Malthouse a bit too much credit. It was a great plan, but at the end of the day it's up to the player to implement it. Identifying how to beat someone is easier than actually doing it. Besides taking Scarlett out of the game he also played a very solid game himself anyway.

It's easy to implement when you are winning big, and looks extremely effective.

Like I said, I'm a big sceptic of Rocca, and I suppose what I'm pushing is for him to continue to do it when the pressure is on and the going is a bit tougher.

I hope that he can for the sake of our team.