Having finally been satisfied by an intense 4 quarter performance against Port i am starting to get very excited again, especially considering the 'new' depth that some of our illustrious fringe players are starting to display.
Lonergan was one person whom i thought would probably not be up to scratch (admittedly i hadn't checked out many VFL games last year), however he looks every bit the part of an AFL footballer. I even think he could be a bit special if he continues on in a dual role with a bit of exposure in the backline (CHB). Not sure what others think....i have been impressed, was impressed with Tomohawk for most of the first half of season and still think there is room for both. But Tomo definately needed the break...interesting to see that Lonergan has bulked up a fair bit too and even shows a bit more presence out there than when he first started.
Varcoe is starting to look like he belongs - thats two performances in a row now where he has had a bit more intensity around the football. He has slotted in very nicely to his role and i think this guy could well be a key ingredient with his forward 50 pressure. Again he is one guy that i had almost written off this season, but he has taken me totally by suprise with improved tenacity...
Byrnes...much maligned, but think he still can play
a role when needed. Think at this stage i prefer Varcoe, both need to improve disposal, but Byrnes is definately not the worst player going around. Think Bomber will stick with Varcoe though for the moment.
I still don't understand why Gamble was dropped, i would like to see a forward line of Gamble, Hawkins, Lonergan with Mooney, Chapman and Dog on the Half forward line, but is hard to see who he replaces. Definately think he's encouraging form in the 2's will force him back in at this stage.
Of course Prismall has been written about constantly - very Moloney like with that hair cut and build, great disposal and very hard at it. Would like to see him take on a few different roles to help fit in the team though. Maybe a half forward role would be beneficial to add to his potential - don't really see him as a defender.
Last but not least, and maybe not even fringe, but poor Blakey is showing some consistent performances. A couple of soft efforts against Carlton which he needs to be pulled up on, but it seems Bomber is quite happy to have him pulling more share of the ruck work...and he is rucking quite well. Just needs a little more presence, but is getting there. Like what i saw against Brogan and Lade, not sure of what others though of his game yesterday?
I think we have some extremely talented fringe players who are chomping at the bit to get a go, and its great to see them starting to perform. The fact Wojak was omitted is exciting...although i do hope Wojak forces his way back in as he adds a great deal to the side when firing on all cylinders. Varcoe, Gamble, Lonergan, Hawkins, Blake, Byrnes and Prismall would all be first team players at other clubs!!
Lonergan was one person whom i thought would probably not be up to scratch (admittedly i hadn't checked out many VFL games last year), however he looks every bit the part of an AFL footballer. I even think he could be a bit special if he continues on in a dual role with a bit of exposure in the backline (CHB). Not sure what others think....i have been impressed, was impressed with Tomohawk for most of the first half of season and still think there is room for both. But Tomo definately needed the break...interesting to see that Lonergan has bulked up a fair bit too and even shows a bit more presence out there than when he first started.
Varcoe is starting to look like he belongs - thats two performances in a row now where he has had a bit more intensity around the football. He has slotted in very nicely to his role and i think this guy could well be a key ingredient with his forward 50 pressure. Again he is one guy that i had almost written off this season, but he has taken me totally by suprise with improved tenacity...
Byrnes...much maligned, but think he still can play
a role when needed. Think at this stage i prefer Varcoe, both need to improve disposal, but Byrnes is definately not the worst player going around. Think Bomber will stick with Varcoe though for the moment.
I still don't understand why Gamble was dropped, i would like to see a forward line of Gamble, Hawkins, Lonergan with Mooney, Chapman and Dog on the Half forward line, but is hard to see who he replaces. Definately think he's encouraging form in the 2's will force him back in at this stage.
Of course Prismall has been written about constantly - very Moloney like with that hair cut and build, great disposal and very hard at it. Would like to see him take on a few different roles to help fit in the team though. Maybe a half forward role would be beneficial to add to his potential - don't really see him as a defender.
Last but not least, and maybe not even fringe, but poor Blakey is showing some consistent performances. A couple of soft efforts against Carlton which he needs to be pulled up on, but it seems Bomber is quite happy to have him pulling more share of the ruck work...and he is rucking quite well. Just needs a little more presence, but is getting there. Like what i saw against Brogan and Lade, not sure of what others though of his game yesterday?
I think we have some extremely talented fringe players who are chomping at the bit to get a go, and its great to see them starting to perform. The fact Wojak was omitted is exciting...although i do hope Wojak forces his way back in as he adds a great deal to the side when firing on all cylinders. Varcoe, Gamble, Lonergan, Hawkins, Blake, Byrnes and Prismall would all be first team players at other clubs!!
