Before i start, this is sh!t i just wrote this huge thing out and it didn't post.
Anyway, this is the only Bendigo game i get to go to for the year, so really enjoyed it.
Michael Hurley - The kid is all class. Just looked to good for this level. Just has great body strength in the marking contests, and showed this both forward and back. A real player.
Darcy Daniher - Pretty quiet first half. Tried to play him forward and back in the 2nd half, but played better off half back. Just continually wanted to run and handball. Wasn't overally impressed but can see why Knights likes him, suits his game style.
Tyson Slattery - Played really well. I like this kid. A nice size, very athletic, excellent skills, and marked up with gaining 10-15m in a chase resulting in a great tackle and holding the ball. A shining light.
David Zaharakis - Was poor. Probably the worst of the Essendon listed players. I'm not too worried as he has shown us what he can do and is still only a first year player, but just couldn't get involved, wasn't his day today.
Jay Nash - Thank God for Hickmont, he must've heard me talking at quarter time, because sure enough, he played the rest of the game off of half forward, and it suits him like a dog with a bone. His skills and entry into the forward line stood out above all others. Well played Jay Nash.
David Myers - Best on, and by quite some way. I've been not neccesarily a critic of his, but been worried about him, and glad he came out and played really well today. And why did he play well? Because he was played in the midfield, not off the HBF. He just won clearance after clearance, and if not for an unlucky bounce or 2, would've had 3-4 goals to his name as well.
Jay Neagle - Played a typical Jay Neagle-esk game. Kick it to him 1-1, and he will dominate, took some strong marks, and excellent kick. Unfortunately only saw this 2-3 times today. Think Frankston saw him as our key, and he often was surrounded by 3-4 players. He played well, but would like to see him really dominate a game soon.
Leroy Jetta - Really happy with Leroy today. Reminded me a lot of Davey on Friday night. There would be ball up after ball up and Jetta would go in there, get the ball himself and work his way out of a pack and zoom away with pace and skill. Would like to see this a little more consistently, but very impressed with how he played today.
Bachar Houli - Was poor. It was good to see him really trying to focus on his defensive side and pressure, but in regards to getting the ball, just struggled to find it. When he had it, i will say that i liked his skills which is a good sign, but couldn't really get involved as much as he would've liked.
Tom Bellchambers - Killed it. Sensational game from Tommy, too big, too strong, and too mobile and athletic. Great work on the ground and took some nice marks, too good Tommy, a bright future for you.
Jarrod Atkinson - I feel sorry for the guy, he tries harder than anyone else out there, and the guy looked ok out there today, but unfortunately he just didn't quite look up to making a step up any time soon. I fear for his spot on the list, but i hope he stays as he threw his body in front of contests continually and could be a real effective shut down defender.
Michael Quinn - Played well. I can see why people are saying "He just needs to continue to play more games" but he was very effective up forward today, kicking 3. Always looked lively, one thing i would say is that he has no idea when the balls in the air, doesn't have a clue how to take a mark, but that's something to work on. Definately has a future. Really strong body also which surprised me.
John Williams - Did not play, Quinn in for him.
Just a few side notes:
- Myers leadership is outstanding. At every break, he was the one who took the initiative and spoke up, motivating the boys, and has a clear insight into how the game is played. When Frankston tried to start the push and shove near the end, Myers was the one who stood up for the team, Bendigo really lacks leadership.
- Knights went to Darcy and Bellchambers at 3/4 time and had in depth talks with them. Not sure what about.
- Frankston is the worst crowd ever! Stupid drum.
- Umpiring was terrible, clearly sucked in by the crowd, we got a shocking run.
Besides that, i've probably got a little bit more info on most players, just like examples from the game, if you have any questions, feel free to ask guys. Overall, a good day was had.
Anyway, this is the only Bendigo game i get to go to for the year, so really enjoyed it.
Michael Hurley - The kid is all class. Just looked to good for this level. Just has great body strength in the marking contests, and showed this both forward and back. A real player.
Darcy Daniher - Pretty quiet first half. Tried to play him forward and back in the 2nd half, but played better off half back. Just continually wanted to run and handball. Wasn't overally impressed but can see why Knights likes him, suits his game style.
Tyson Slattery - Played really well. I like this kid. A nice size, very athletic, excellent skills, and marked up with gaining 10-15m in a chase resulting in a great tackle and holding the ball. A shining light.
David Zaharakis - Was poor. Probably the worst of the Essendon listed players. I'm not too worried as he has shown us what he can do and is still only a first year player, but just couldn't get involved, wasn't his day today.
Jay Nash - Thank God for Hickmont, he must've heard me talking at quarter time, because sure enough, he played the rest of the game off of half forward, and it suits him like a dog with a bone. His skills and entry into the forward line stood out above all others. Well played Jay Nash.
David Myers - Best on, and by quite some way. I've been not neccesarily a critic of his, but been worried about him, and glad he came out and played really well today. And why did he play well? Because he was played in the midfield, not off the HBF. He just won clearance after clearance, and if not for an unlucky bounce or 2, would've had 3-4 goals to his name as well.
Jay Neagle - Played a typical Jay Neagle-esk game. Kick it to him 1-1, and he will dominate, took some strong marks, and excellent kick. Unfortunately only saw this 2-3 times today. Think Frankston saw him as our key, and he often was surrounded by 3-4 players. He played well, but would like to see him really dominate a game soon.
Leroy Jetta - Really happy with Leroy today. Reminded me a lot of Davey on Friday night. There would be ball up after ball up and Jetta would go in there, get the ball himself and work his way out of a pack and zoom away with pace and skill. Would like to see this a little more consistently, but very impressed with how he played today.
Bachar Houli - Was poor. It was good to see him really trying to focus on his defensive side and pressure, but in regards to getting the ball, just struggled to find it. When he had it, i will say that i liked his skills which is a good sign, but couldn't really get involved as much as he would've liked.
Tom Bellchambers - Killed it. Sensational game from Tommy, too big, too strong, and too mobile and athletic. Great work on the ground and took some nice marks, too good Tommy, a bright future for you.
Jarrod Atkinson - I feel sorry for the guy, he tries harder than anyone else out there, and the guy looked ok out there today, but unfortunately he just didn't quite look up to making a step up any time soon. I fear for his spot on the list, but i hope he stays as he threw his body in front of contests continually and could be a real effective shut down defender.
Michael Quinn - Played well. I can see why people are saying "He just needs to continue to play more games" but he was very effective up forward today, kicking 3. Always looked lively, one thing i would say is that he has no idea when the balls in the air, doesn't have a clue how to take a mark, but that's something to work on. Definately has a future. Really strong body also which surprised me.
John Williams - Did not play, Quinn in for him.
Just a few side notes:
- Myers leadership is outstanding. At every break, he was the one who took the initiative and spoke up, motivating the boys, and has a clear insight into how the game is played. When Frankston tried to start the push and shove near the end, Myers was the one who stood up for the team, Bendigo really lacks leadership.
- Knights went to Darcy and Bellchambers at 3/4 time and had in depth talks with them. Not sure what about.
- Frankston is the worst crowd ever! Stupid drum.
- Umpiring was terrible, clearly sucked in by the crowd, we got a shocking run.
Besides that, i've probably got a little bit more info on most players, just like examples from the game, if you have any questions, feel free to ask guys. Overall, a good day was had.
