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Yeah best game for a while, top half statistically.
Welcome Cam McCarthy - Welcome to Freo!
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Thought he was decent, did well. Imagine if Taberner / McCarthy / Cox get some continuity together. I wonder how many games they've played together so far? Cox is clearly cooked too now at the business end of the year and Tabs first game back.
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Structurally i didn't think we were great up forward yesterday.
Cox and Tabs played too close to each other IMO.
Think it was ultimately pretty positive though and i can see it becoming a potent forward trio into the future.
5 goals between the 3 big guys (plus two howlers from Cox, 1 shocker from Tabs and 1 shocker from Cam) is pretty handy. Going forward if we can get 6--7 goals per game from this combination plus another 4 from Matera/Walters combo then we are in good shape.
Ironically i think our biggest issue scoring is that our midfield doesn't hit the scoreboard.
Cox and Tabs played too close to each other IMO.
Think it was ultimately pretty positive though and i can see it becoming a potent forward trio into the future.
5 goals between the 3 big guys (plus two howlers from Cox, 1 shocker from Tabs and 1 shocker from Cam) is pretty handy. Going forward if we can get 6--7 goals per game from this combination plus another 4 from Matera/Walters combo then we are in good shape.
Ironically i think our biggest issue scoring is that our midfield doesn't hit the scoreboard.
Yep agree on the proximity of Cox and Tabs. I really like the way the Eagles 'space' in the forward line even when the ball is on a particular side of the field, they maintain spacing in the forward 50. Our forwards create a clusterf**k in the most obvious drop point.
This. In Tabs, Cox, McCarthy, Walters, Matera we have enough raw talent fur a very potent forward line.
But we lack forward craft -- when and where to lead & spread the defence -- and, for some of these guys, the running power / work ethic(?).
Would love a strong forward coach. If we can work ourselves out forward of the ball we would get much more value for effort
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If they played together more, they will work it out a bit better. Training is one thing, but it's different in competition, they just need some time to gel.
Pav and Roo were scratching their heads a bit as to how we were positioning.
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Pretty happy with him. Once they worked out where to lead and how to take their defenders away, Mccarthy was able to get some marks and build.
Look at the other Forward pairings. Darling/Kennedy have played over 100 games together. It's obvious they have that chemistry. Cox/Tabs/Ballas together only what? 3 games? It's obvious both Cox and Mccarthy need Tabs just as much as Tabs needs them.
Excited to see what the rest of the season holds. 12 goals between them is possible. Matera/Grey into the mix. Will be alright
Look at the other Forward pairings. Darling/Kennedy have played over 100 games together. It's obvious they have that chemistry. Cox/Tabs/Ballas together only what? 3 games? It's obvious both Cox and Mccarthy need Tabs just as much as Tabs needs them.
Excited to see what the rest of the season holds. 12 goals between them is possible. Matera/Grey into the mix. Will be alright
I thought Roo's commentary was great. Insightful and balanced. I did love watching him play too, despite the occasional flop. Doubt he's interested in coaching though. Media seems like an easier gig!
I think Roo is excellent in the media. Insightful, honest, balanced.
I feel like our midfielders get in situations where they are running inside 50 and have an opportunity to go for goal but instead choose to pass to a contest. Im not sure if this is a coaching directive to honour a forwards lead but it drives me nuts that we dont back ourselves and just take the shot.
Yes, I agree. We seem to have reluctance to kick at goal from 50. One example: on Sunday McCarthy took a mark about 50 and passed to a contest inside 50, which WCE rebounded. He is such a lovely long kick, you just wish he would go back and take the shot.
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He needs to get fit.
- Aug 20, 2014
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Just wanted my Dardy boi back up on page 1. That is all.
I liked him today. Was a great finisher and did some nice things but also need to acknowledge who his opponent was..
Good to see Dardy finding some strong form before the end of season. Can we please have him, Tabs and Cox having an uninterrupted pre-season and hitting round 1 2019 healthy please?
I have to go back and watch the replay just to make sure I did indeed see a Fremantle forward leading toward the ball carrier and being hit on the tit inside 50 several times... Cam with 4 marks inside 50! Brennan with 3. If Cox can improve his goal kicking and Tabs start clunking marks again... good times.
I have to go back and watch the replay just to make sure I did indeed see a Fremantle forward leading toward the ball carrier and being hit on the tit inside 50 several times... Cam with 4 marks inside 50! Brennan with 3. If Cox can improve his goal kicking and Tabs start clunking marks again... good times.
Don't imagine Cam's game would have surprised any within the Purple Circle.
Great for him, the club and supporters that we have Tabs back, Brennan starting to fire and Sunshine beginning to 'Do my thing man'.
Very creditable debut by Switta as well.
Great for him, the club and supporters that we have Tabs back, Brennan starting to fire and Sunshine beginning to 'Do my thing man'.
Very creditable debut by Switta as well.
- Apr 21, 2018
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Well done Freo . I thought we pushed you . Ballantine played ok .
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- Jun 21, 2018
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Who would have thought???
Please, just please keep this guy in the ****en team. Showed today what he can do when he is allowed to play to his strengths as a mobile 3rd tall.
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Yeah he good today. Yeah he has been a bit lazy and unprofessional before. Its not all about positioning.
