Game Day Intraclub- Roos v Roos Sat Feb 18th -Arden St

[The Nostradamus]

I liked cunners forward more

I reckon a 50/50 split to start the year

Then by years end maybe 70% forward

 

[Tectonic]

I liked cunners forward more

I reckon a 50/50 split to start the year

Then by years end maybe 70% forward

Pseudo key forward, will be an interesting matchup for teams.
Too strong for the smaller defenders, putting a bigger body on him frees up chom

 

[the big lebowski]

Alright folks. Hope this quenches the thirst for those that missed it. They're accessible using the links below.

Quarter 1

Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

Thanks for that legend. All of a sudden my tv doesn’t play videos off the NMFC website but this worked fine on you tube.

Replay locked Perez for round 1 for me. Got a laugh when Xerri tackled Curtis and couldn’t bring him down draped over his shoulder. Curtis didn’t even look troubled carrying 100 odd kgs

 

[Psicosis]

A few notes from the ground.

- How good was the ball movement today! I thought Clarko had the boys much more spaced out and positioned in a way where there was almost always some good matchups ahead of the ball. A lot of really good ball movement chains as well. Even the yellow side that was up against it from a talent POV moved the ball pretty well in Clarko's system. It's simple footy, but it's so refreshing after the overcoached nonsense from last year. The emphasis of handballing to a teammate running past after the mark tells you what kind of footy Clarko wants us to play. It's a setup that moves the ball quick and moves it long, which was our style today.

- I think Zurhaar served his purpose in the middle. Pardon the pun, but seeing him in the centre was like seeing a bull let loose in a china shop and I thought a few times he impacted the middle positively. Having a dangerous player like Zurhaar rotate forward from the middle also gives the opposition something extra to think about as well. It's a good string to have in our bow.

- Ford and Bergman were two of the younger fringier types that impressed today. Drury is getting the talk as the shiny new toy, but I thought Bergs was right there with him. Ford is getting very close to getting games in my opinion. Stephenson let himself down today, so I'd have Ford firmly ahead of him for a spot up forward. I wrote similar in a different post, but a lot of our forwards are either changing position or having weak and/or interrupted preseasons. Ford has a great chance to take a spot and make it his own. Turner has that same opportunity after his impressive performance today.

- I think we might need to clone Sheezel. The back half work isn't as natural, but with his skills you'd love him running around, getting the cheap ball, and using it well. At the other end, he is as natural as it gets. You can see why he had those games in the NAB League with a billion score involvements. He knows where to run and is a natural with ball in hand. Great goal today too, he kicked those goals regularly last year so hopefully we get to see plenty more of it.

- A lot of positivity today. Like an unreal amount. The midfield looked deep and threatening with LDU, Simpkin, Greenwood, Powell, Cunnington, Phillips, Scott, and Howe. The Forwards were dangerous with Curtis, Zurhaar, Larkey, Comben, Sheezel, Ford, and Turner. The backs were sound with McKay, Logue, McDonald, Perez, Ziebell, Bonar, Bergman and Drury. It's going to be a long wait until Friday to see if we look this promising against a side that hasn't won only six games in two years.

Whilst no doubt Clarko has had great influence, don’t sleep on Rattens influence regarding our ball movement and spread. It’s his bread and butter as a coach.

 

[Shermanator]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned but what was noticeable is when a player marked the immediate receiving runner from behind, creating transition, time and space for the next disposal.

 

[ferball]

Wow.

His vision and use inb that first season was great but he moves like a proper mid now too.

 

[The acurate one]

Just watched the first quarter.

Summary;

Hope the second quarter is better, cause that was very unattractive.

 

[The acurate one]

second quarter summary;

better than the first quarter.

• Logue is a huge get
• Greenwood just hacks it
• Goldy not that interested and as a veteran fair enough
• Comben will add a new dynamic to our fwd line
• Free, Xerri & CCJ, Free looks the better of them all- crikey
• Stevo could get left behind
• Bonar- looks fit
• Zurhaar- dropped a bit of weight, will be interesting
• Curtis has the x factor

 

[Themanbun]

second quarter summary;

better than the first quarter.

• Logue is a huge get
• Greenwood just hacks it
• Goldy not that interested and as a veteran fair enough
• Comben will add a new dynamic to our fwd line
• Free, Xerri & CCJ, Free looks the better of them all- crikey
• Stevo could get left behind
• Bonar- looks fit
• Zurhaar- dropped a bit of weight, will be interesting
• Curtis has the x factor

Big call but Logue will be our best KPD this year.

 

[The acurate one]

Big call but Logue will be out best KPD this year.

Yeah I tend to agree. Puts the McKay $$$'s in perspective.

 

[FAILTOSUCCEED]

Mate I barrack for north just can’t change the team (my daughter registered me when we lived on the Gold Coast). Just calling it as I see it looked scared last year and today was awful. Amazing things at training means nothing.

I’m with you mate, Spicer looks to be delisted by years end the way he is tracking (assuming last year contract). Needs to improve quickly, 1 disposal in an intraday club shows how far off it he truly is which is unfortunately. Fingers crossed he can turn it around.

 

[ferball]

Thanks everyone for your comments on the intra club. Really appreciate it.

Seconded.

 

[Gasometer]

Delistings after going to the Dance with your sister, as Denis would say.

 

[amaz199]

Full replay on NMFC YT as well:

 

[berniemccarthy]

Was really impressed with Bergman due to the fact that he had his season cut short and started full contact training maybe about a month ago, I thought his composure was great which made him hit his targets to advantage.

I reckon Clarko is a fan.

Think he sees Matt Suckling in a year or two. Beautiful kick.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Full replay on NMFC YT as well:

I hope we put the full Richmond game on Friday on YouTube after also (I assume most won’t be able to watch as it’s during work hours)

 

[Disco Dew]

Full replay on NMFC YT as well:

Went through it briefly with the kids. They were pretty excited at a few times when they were able to spot us in the crowd.

 

[zoomba23]

Think he sees Matt Suckling in a year or two. Beautiful kick.

A bootleg Matt Suckling, maybe. I'm yet to come across a player who's been able to replicate the combination of speed and accuracy that characterised Suckling's kicks. If Bergman kicks half as good as that I'll be happy

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

One thing I found remarkable is how quickly Flynn Perez transitions from contesting an incoming attack to finding space and being the outlet. I still don't understand how the cyclone/whirlpool works but I get the early impression that Perez is a major part of it.

 

[speedy]

One thing I found remarkable is how quickly Flynn Perez transitions from contesting an incoming attack to finding space and being the outlet. I still don't understand how the cyclone/whirlpool works but I get the early impression that Perez is a major part of it.

Thanks for that legend. All of a sudden my tv doesn’t play videos off the NMFC website but this worked fine on you tube.

Replay locked Perez for round 1 for me. Got a laugh when Xerri tackled Curtis and couldn’t bring him down draped over his shoulder. Curtis didn’t even look troubled carrying 100 odd kgs

He was sneaky good. Kept the ball moving out of the backline with run and positioning. Accurate with his kicks too. Not quite the x-factor that Hall or T-gangsta would provide off hb, but would make a good duo with one of those 2.

 

[DuckYeah]

Yeah I tend to agree. Puts the McKay $$$'s in perspective.

Whats griffs alleged salary?

 

[Rod Stroker]

In a day where big men played well, conditions suited them, in a low pressure game, against not top line defenders, Edwards was disappointing. Just doesn't look like it. Only had 1 or 2 touches up the ground from what I saw. Free looked more impressive and he's been there for 5 minutes, although granted he's been playing senior footy for longer.

 

[Agenda 21]

Nah, he was already 23 in 2019 when a few clubs were considering him for the MSD before injury intervened.

Sam Lowson

Jeepers. Cheers, man.

 

[The acurate one]

Whats griffs alleged salary?

NFI doubt as much as some BF posters have been saying McKay is worth.

Not having a shot at McKay fyi. Just I think Logue will be better.

That is t a bad thing

 

[Merlin007]

In a day where big men played well, conditions suited them, in a low pressure game, against not top line defenders, Edwards was disappointing. Just doesn't look like it. Only had 1 or 2 touches up the ground from what I saw. Free looked more impressive and he's been there for 5 minutes, although granted he's been playing senior footy for longer.

I think we're all waiting to see what the hype about Edwards was based on, but as for big Hamish, it's going to be tough ask to build a career at 24 when he (almost literally) can't kick