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I’m getting too excited, not long now.
Same fixture in season and we walk away with a 100 point win. They are a rabble, it’s the disdain talking but still a valid. Thank god Murphy didn’t fall to us in the draft, what a passenger.
Aside from the last quarter I felt for the large part we defended well as a team, skills and execution are still off but we still managed to transition the ball end to end via handball and run through their zone. 110 more possessions and still won the tackles, we were camped in their half for most of the day. There was a lot to like today.
BOG - for me was a tough one but I’ll go with Crisp. I thought contribution across the team was fairly even today. He just rips in week in week out, and since moving to the backline has taken it up a level. Defends well aerially and his run and carry is brilliant, sets us crucially going forward and is good shifting from defence to offence when we get a turnover.
Sidebottom - it’s almost cruel to have so much class in one body. Coasted along today, could be a Brownlow year for him.
Treloar - his work rate is out of control, running toward goal that is. Would still prefer he didn’t have so many inside 50’s, burns the ball too much when he’s coming off a searching run. His linking in transition and breaking lines is second to none. Tackles hard too.
Beams - another that does not waste possessions in close. His handball out of contest to somebody running full pelt toward our goal is amazing. Will step it up for the season proper, so much class and courage. Will be a clearance king once he works out how Grundy taps.
Pendlebury - only superlatives for this man as a leader, I was a detractor in previous years. He is playing a more team oriented role, but when he has ball in hand things happen!
Grundy - played at about 50% capacity today this is what you want from your Rolls Royce in the preseason. Not his best game by his standards. Loved his lace out left foot pass into the 50. Should have come off in the last after his knock.
C Brown - has a cracking game I thought, moved well in traffic and disposed of the ball well. Handballs to advantage are a key strength. Broke the lines well today.
T Brown - it’s almost like there is a brotherly rivalry, he was quiet this week although game time was low.
Maynard - first game back. Will be better for the run, was very rusty skill wise. Goes hard, not his best game but needs to tip in if he wants to keep his spot in the 22.
Langdon - another who was pretty poor today. Didn’t take too many intercepts, and disposal was troublesome. Competes well aerially, but lacks a bit of intent when chasing or hunting a ground ball.
Howe - only played the half, if you didn’t know he was all class you would delist immediately. Hopefully right for round 1
Aish - will have to watch Aish more closely when at the ground. Goes missing too much, not sure if that’s because he’s been given a role as lock down defender. Anybody have a clue?
Moore - say hello to the AA fullback. He is too dominant and Curnow had no hope. I can’t see any forward having his measure this year. His pace, ability to read the flight means that he is rarely caught by surprise in a marking contest. Almost reads it too well, sometimes arrives at the contest too early or with too much pace. That will improve with age and experience. Spreads well with his kicking and speed for his height. Daniher will be no concern come Anzac Day.
Cox - Eddy really needs to push the point with the AFL that they need to apply rules consistently. Cox is always on the wrong side of the umpires. Competes well, I would prefer to see him as the primary target similar to last year...have everybody rove off his crumbs.
Mihocek - you know what you get from him. Competes hard, creates a contest but isn’t a match winner...which is fine you need team players and a foul for Cox.
Varcoe - his stats don’t justify his impact on a game. He’s always there to apply pressure and to make the momentum changing tackle or kick the goal to change the tide. Down on last week, but a lock for round 1 for me.
Elliot - had a bit of a scare in the 2nd where he went off and got treatment. The fact it was both legs suggests cramps, but that can be a sign of sciatic issues too. Hopefully fit for round 1 as everything functions better with him on the field. Pure class and love seeing him roam further up the ground, he doesn’t waste touches and creates opportunities and forward movements.
Goldsack - not sure if he’ll get a game round 1, typical Goldsack game...does the team things well. He’s the glue that keeps things working, covering for others etc. I think on account of that Buckley may play him round 1 actually. Definite top 30 player...meaning as the season unfolds he’ll play more often than not.
Thomas - brilliant again today, he is a class act honestly both in the midfield as marketing target forward or even crumbing. Sharp shooter and great in traffic, basketball skills to the fore.
Mayne - plenty of it but not damaging, needs to be more confident with moving the ball on with purpose. I suspect he is at risk come round 1, but similar to Goldsack in that Buckley loves disciplined role players. I’m not sure we have room for more than 3 of these. Will be horses for courses all year for him I suspect. Might find his way back to a wing again...will be tough with another quality mid in the fold this year.
Phillips - owns his wing role. Had a more composed game this week, that’s my big knock on him. He coughs it up too easy under pressure.
Crocker - he is a good VFL player. Won’t get a game in our forward line and doesn’t have the skills to play midfield or wing.
Greenwood - another disciplined role player, Buckley loves his type but there is only so much room in one team. We need to strike a balance between grunt and class and I don’t think he will find a spot in the team. Although duckwood round 1 will be tempting. Ineffective game for him today, plays a role but needs to do more than apply pressure and tag if he wants to play in this team...his kicking is a problem.
Roughhead - will probably play Rd 1 given Reid’s quads are cooked. Needs to ruck more, I don’t want Grundy to burn out.
Same fixture in season and we walk away with a 100 point win. They are a rabble, it’s the disdain talking but still a valid. Thank god Murphy didn’t fall to us in the draft, what a passenger.
Aside from the last quarter I felt for the large part we defended well as a team, skills and execution are still off but we still managed to transition the ball end to end via handball and run through their zone. 110 more possessions and still won the tackles, we were camped in their half for most of the day. There was a lot to like today.
BOG - for me was a tough one but I’ll go with Crisp. I thought contribution across the team was fairly even today. He just rips in week in week out, and since moving to the backline has taken it up a level. Defends well aerially and his run and carry is brilliant, sets us crucially going forward and is good shifting from defence to offence when we get a turnover.
Sidebottom - it’s almost cruel to have so much class in one body. Coasted along today, could be a Brownlow year for him.
Treloar - his work rate is out of control, running toward goal that is. Would still prefer he didn’t have so many inside 50’s, burns the ball too much when he’s coming off a searching run. His linking in transition and breaking lines is second to none. Tackles hard too.
Beams - another that does not waste possessions in close. His handball out of contest to somebody running full pelt toward our goal is amazing. Will step it up for the season proper, so much class and courage. Will be a clearance king once he works out how Grundy taps.
Pendlebury - only superlatives for this man as a leader, I was a detractor in previous years. He is playing a more team oriented role, but when he has ball in hand things happen!
Grundy - played at about 50% capacity today this is what you want from your Rolls Royce in the preseason. Not his best game by his standards. Loved his lace out left foot pass into the 50. Should have come off in the last after his knock.
C Brown - has a cracking game I thought, moved well in traffic and disposed of the ball well. Handballs to advantage are a key strength. Broke the lines well today.
T Brown - it’s almost like there is a brotherly rivalry, he was quiet this week although game time was low.
Maynard - first game back. Will be better for the run, was very rusty skill wise. Goes hard, not his best game but needs to tip in if he wants to keep his spot in the 22.
Langdon - another who was pretty poor today. Didn’t take too many intercepts, and disposal was troublesome. Competes well aerially, but lacks a bit of intent when chasing or hunting a ground ball.
Howe - only played the half, if you didn’t know he was all class you would delist immediately. Hopefully right for round 1
Aish - will have to watch Aish more closely when at the ground. Goes missing too much, not sure if that’s because he’s been given a role as lock down defender. Anybody have a clue?
Moore - say hello to the AA fullback. He is too dominant and Curnow had no hope. I can’t see any forward having his measure this year. His pace, ability to read the flight means that he is rarely caught by surprise in a marking contest. Almost reads it too well, sometimes arrives at the contest too early or with too much pace. That will improve with age and experience. Spreads well with his kicking and speed for his height. Daniher will be no concern come Anzac Day.
Cox - Eddy really needs to push the point with the AFL that they need to apply rules consistently. Cox is always on the wrong side of the umpires. Competes well, I would prefer to see him as the primary target similar to last year...have everybody rove off his crumbs.
Mihocek - you know what you get from him. Competes hard, creates a contest but isn’t a match winner...which is fine you need team players and a foul for Cox.
Varcoe - his stats don’t justify his impact on a game. He’s always there to apply pressure and to make the momentum changing tackle or kick the goal to change the tide. Down on last week, but a lock for round 1 for me.
Elliot - had a bit of a scare in the 2nd where he went off and got treatment. The fact it was both legs suggests cramps, but that can be a sign of sciatic issues too. Hopefully fit for round 1 as everything functions better with him on the field. Pure class and love seeing him roam further up the ground, he doesn’t waste touches and creates opportunities and forward movements.
Goldsack - not sure if he’ll get a game round 1, typical Goldsack game...does the team things well. He’s the glue that keeps things working, covering for others etc. I think on account of that Buckley may play him round 1 actually. Definite top 30 player...meaning as the season unfolds he’ll play more often than not.
Thomas - brilliant again today, he is a class act honestly both in the midfield as marketing target forward or even crumbing. Sharp shooter and great in traffic, basketball skills to the fore.
Mayne - plenty of it but not damaging, needs to be more confident with moving the ball on with purpose. I suspect he is at risk come round 1, but similar to Goldsack in that Buckley loves disciplined role players. I’m not sure we have room for more than 3 of these. Will be horses for courses all year for him I suspect. Might find his way back to a wing again...will be tough with another quality mid in the fold this year.
Phillips - owns his wing role. Had a more composed game this week, that’s my big knock on him. He coughs it up too easy under pressure.
Crocker - he is a good VFL player. Won’t get a game in our forward line and doesn’t have the skills to play midfield or wing.
Greenwood - another disciplined role player, Buckley loves his type but there is only so much room in one team. We need to strike a balance between grunt and class and I don’t think he will find a spot in the team. Although duckwood round 1 will be tempting. Ineffective game for him today, plays a role but needs to do more than apply pressure and tag if he wants to play in this team...his kicking is a problem.
Roughhead - will probably play Rd 1 given Reid’s quads are cooked. Needs to ruck more, I don’t want Grundy to burn out.


