Yezeha
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Well that sucked. Didn't really deserve to get done by 7 goals in the end and the margin really doesn't reflect how competitive we were. There were some glaring problems though. We got routinely torched out of the middle and while the back 6 stood tall for all of about 114 minutes, the dam was always gonna burst. We're not quite there yet but with a few handy ins, we'll be ok. Also looked like a really good team at times but now it's about bouncing back against the Lions next week. Let's get to it:
2. Airhead Jordan
Yep. He got a nickname change for today. Quite a shit display by him today. Nice goal he kicked but only 9 touches and really minimal impact. To be fair, he probably needed a bit more midfield time considering how badly the group was getting exposed there but he really needs to come back stronger next game.
4. El Grundog
Nice looking stat sheet for him but wasn't the best game. He was outplayed by Nankervis and this is probably the first time he's been beaten by his matchup all season. Dominated the hitouts but his midfielders couldn't take full (or any) advantage of it.
7. Ads Treloar
Backed up his ANZAC medal performance with another great one. Nice running goal in the last quarter and worked hard all day. Had 42 touches at 82% with 0 clangers. I'll take that.
9. Zippy
Probably his worst game of the year so far. Can say the same for a few of the youngsters. Since the rising star nomination, his running game has been largely shut down. Also got exposed once or twice defensively.
10. Pendles
Was good without being great. Finally hit the scoreboard this year nailing our first major of the day and had 29 at 82%. Delivered some quality passes inside 50 and looked seriously classy at times.
11. Weeman
One of the more maligned inclusions but he did his job. Not much to shout home about but I'd drop him for Varcoe next week. (We know thats not gonna happen)
12. Scharenberg
Was good. It was tough for him and the rest of the back 6 with the constant barrage that was coming in especially in the second quarter but he showed some great poise and aerial help defence.
14. Aisho (going somewhere - the sidelines for a few weeks)
**** **** **** **** ****. Every time he gets going, something goes wrong. I thought he was important in the first half before that unfortunate injury. Dude just can't catch a break.
15. I'm just about Dunn with your shit
Frustrating game from him. Along with Howe, held the back 6 together pretty well for most of the day but gave away that stupid stupid STUPID free kick to Higgins. Also let Riewoldt off the leash a few times for 3 goals.
16. Mayne
Yeah that's right Chris. You don't even get a fancy nickname.
He's just not up to it. Stupid inclusion and a stupid signing. Not entirely his fault that he was put in a position to fail. (For real though, this dude never missed for like two years. Now he can't kick one from 30 out straight in front. The **** is up with that?)
17. Rowdy Junior #1
Looked like a dear in the headlights at times today. Probably needs a spell in the magoos but he'll be better for the run.
20. Reidyboi
Seriously mixed bag for him today. Kicked 2 goals so he did his job statistically but that one turnover in the third quarter where he decided to try and snap a goal from 55 out was just so ****ing stupid. It led directly to a goal at the other end. Heard he's been injured which sucks but at least now if forces us to either blood McLarty or play Moore forward.
21. Flippa
Thought he had a really good day today. Had the fumbles at times but 38 touches is a great indication of his work rate. I feel he's judged a bit too harshly on here. There's nothing glaringly bad about his game in my opinion.
22. Sidearse
Came back down to Earth a bit today after three awesome weeks. Nowhere near as impactful and failed to hit the scoreboard. Was way too cute at times too. That really stupid dribble kick in the second quarter was a prime example. Won't be leading the coaches votes after this round, that's for sure.
24. Jaytee
Another one who had a downer compared to previous weeks. Really not much to say about his game other than "meh".
25. Crispy
He continues to be a solid backman. Uses the ball pretty well and had a beautiful pass to WHE in the first half that lead to a goal. I might be playing favourites a little but he's one of my favourite players in the team.
31. Appelboi
Encouraging debut. Did some nice things defensively and didn't look out of place at all. Higgins got loose from him once which led to a double thanks to Dunn's brainfade but overall, didn't make any real defensive mistakes.
32. WHE
Good first half but really disappeared in the second half. Granted, it would've been difficult to be a forward against the spider web that was Richmond's back line compounded by the complete drop off in the quality of delivery so can't fault him too much.
35. Jet
Another who came back down to Earth and like Brown, will probably benefit from a spell in the Magoos soon with some more experienced guys coming back.
37. Bruzzy Bray
Really didn't mind his game. Was tough as nails in contested situations and his ball use is pretty sweet going the other way. Probably one of the more adept opposite foot kickers in the team as well.
38. Howe did he do that?
Gun. Had an All-Australian afternoon today and was the gooey sticky stuff that kept the backline together for so long. Don't think it was a coincidence that we gave up those 4 late goals when he was shifter forward.
46. Big Cox
Looked every bit like the monster forward we needed in the first half but disappointingly faded away. That's the next challenge for him now. He fades in and out of games too much for my liking.
So as for changes, we'll need a few.
In: Adams, McClarty, Fasolo, Varcoe, Langdon
Out: Brown, Reid (if hurt), Mayne, Aish, Maynard (if hurt)
Anyways, hope you enjoyed another one of me writeups for the week. A bit shittier mood in this one because we lost but I'm confident we'll get a nice response next week.
2. Airhead Jordan
Yep. He got a nickname change for today. Quite a shit display by him today. Nice goal he kicked but only 9 touches and really minimal impact. To be fair, he probably needed a bit more midfield time considering how badly the group was getting exposed there but he really needs to come back stronger next game.
4. El Grundog
Nice looking stat sheet for him but wasn't the best game. He was outplayed by Nankervis and this is probably the first time he's been beaten by his matchup all season. Dominated the hitouts but his midfielders couldn't take full (or any) advantage of it.
7. Ads Treloar
Backed up his ANZAC medal performance with another great one. Nice running goal in the last quarter and worked hard all day. Had 42 touches at 82% with 0 clangers. I'll take that.
9. Zippy
Probably his worst game of the year so far. Can say the same for a few of the youngsters. Since the rising star nomination, his running game has been largely shut down. Also got exposed once or twice defensively.
10. Pendles
Was good without being great. Finally hit the scoreboard this year nailing our first major of the day and had 29 at 82%. Delivered some quality passes inside 50 and looked seriously classy at times.
11. Weeman
One of the more maligned inclusions but he did his job. Not much to shout home about but I'd drop him for Varcoe next week. (We know thats not gonna happen)
12. Scharenberg
Was good. It was tough for him and the rest of the back 6 with the constant barrage that was coming in especially in the second quarter but he showed some great poise and aerial help defence.
14. Aisho (going somewhere - the sidelines for a few weeks)
**** **** **** **** ****. Every time he gets going, something goes wrong. I thought he was important in the first half before that unfortunate injury. Dude just can't catch a break.
15. I'm just about Dunn with your shit
Frustrating game from him. Along with Howe, held the back 6 together pretty well for most of the day but gave away that stupid stupid STUPID free kick to Higgins. Also let Riewoldt off the leash a few times for 3 goals.
16. Mayne
Yeah that's right Chris. You don't even get a fancy nickname.
He's just not up to it. Stupid inclusion and a stupid signing. Not entirely his fault that he was put in a position to fail. (For real though, this dude never missed for like two years. Now he can't kick one from 30 out straight in front. The **** is up with that?)
17. Rowdy Junior #1
Looked like a dear in the headlights at times today. Probably needs a spell in the magoos but he'll be better for the run.
20. Reidyboi
Seriously mixed bag for him today. Kicked 2 goals so he did his job statistically but that one turnover in the third quarter where he decided to try and snap a goal from 55 out was just so ****ing stupid. It led directly to a goal at the other end. Heard he's been injured which sucks but at least now if forces us to either blood McLarty or play Moore forward.
21. Flippa
Thought he had a really good day today. Had the fumbles at times but 38 touches is a great indication of his work rate. I feel he's judged a bit too harshly on here. There's nothing glaringly bad about his game in my opinion.
22. Sidearse
Came back down to Earth a bit today after three awesome weeks. Nowhere near as impactful and failed to hit the scoreboard. Was way too cute at times too. That really stupid dribble kick in the second quarter was a prime example. Won't be leading the coaches votes after this round, that's for sure.
24. Jaytee
Another one who had a downer compared to previous weeks. Really not much to say about his game other than "meh".
25. Crispy
He continues to be a solid backman. Uses the ball pretty well and had a beautiful pass to WHE in the first half that lead to a goal. I might be playing favourites a little but he's one of my favourite players in the team.
31. Appelboi
Encouraging debut. Did some nice things defensively and didn't look out of place at all. Higgins got loose from him once which led to a double thanks to Dunn's brainfade but overall, didn't make any real defensive mistakes.
32. WHE
Good first half but really disappeared in the second half. Granted, it would've been difficult to be a forward against the spider web that was Richmond's back line compounded by the complete drop off in the quality of delivery so can't fault him too much.
35. Jet
Another who came back down to Earth and like Brown, will probably benefit from a spell in the Magoos soon with some more experienced guys coming back.
37. Bruzzy Bray
Really didn't mind his game. Was tough as nails in contested situations and his ball use is pretty sweet going the other way. Probably one of the more adept opposite foot kickers in the team as well.
38. Howe did he do that?
Gun. Had an All-Australian afternoon today and was the gooey sticky stuff that kept the backline together for so long. Don't think it was a coincidence that we gave up those 4 late goals when he was shifter forward.
46. Big Cox
Looked every bit like the monster forward we needed in the first half but disappointingly faded away. That's the next challenge for him now. He fades in and out of games too much for my liking.
So as for changes, we'll need a few.
In: Adams, McClarty, Fasolo, Varcoe, Langdon
Out: Brown, Reid (if hurt), Mayne, Aish, Maynard (if hurt)
Anyways, hope you enjoyed another one of me writeups for the week. A bit shittier mood in this one because we lost but I'm confident we'll get a nice response next week.
