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It's good to see Benny start kicking those half chances he always finds himself in
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I'd "manage" himI think Rowell is a gun. He is Matt Rowell! But 6 touches is 6 touches.
He and Fiorini need to be dropped for that. Less than ten possessions as a mid is criminal. Let Rowell come back and dominate at his best. (I give him a 0% chance of being dropped though).
62/75INTERCHANGES MADE
J.Farrar
75 min
B.Fiorini
16 min
N.Holman
10 min
M.Rowell
12 min
R.Thompson
Injured
I think we need 2 more A graders myself. I also think we’ve got a potential one in the VFL already in Hollands.Despite an absolute stinker from the midfield bar Swallow, that wasn't too bad.
We need more mids, we are an A grade mid away from probably being a good team.
Rain wasn't THAT heavy6 day break from a heavy rain game. Do we put much stock into that for the clear down game from all our bash-and-crash mids? (Swallow notwithstanding).
He had 5 possessions.Not embarrassed but our weaknesses were laid bare. Relying on 20 year olds in start midfield spots is fraught with danger. Rowell got his hand on the pill a fair bit, but wasn't strong enough to get it away.
We don't know what role he was playingHe had 5 possessions.
3rd season now, he should not be having games like this.
Maybe he'd play better with his jumper out!That’s why they got rid of Brodie…
Because we have so many good midfielders.
I love the way Rowell attacks the ball and player, but he’s not playing at AFL level at the moment.
There's a guy called Constable in the 2s who's a lot like Brodie - reckon we might play him given his ability to get in and under?That’s why they got rid of Brodie…
Because we have so many good midfielders.
I love the way Rowell attacks the ball and player, but he’s not playing at AFL level at the moment.
Looks like to me they have given him the real in and under role - which he just might not be up to at his age. He's not the biggest mid going around. I'd like him to have a slightly reduced role and a little more outside - see how he goes. He seems to get plenty of the ball but is grabbed, manhandled and robbed of the ball too often - but then I assume Lachie Neale was like that when he was younger. Rowell's a champ - just not sure he's being coached correctly. Hate to see us burn another one before his prime only to see him rip it up for someone else.We don't know what role he was playing
He will be his worst critic which is why he is and will be a champion
No doubt the gameplan which crazily nearly worked was to not get blown away early and then make a dash for home'
Whether Buzz was being asked to run with I don't know.Didn't look like it but maybe
Agree they're asking a lot of him, but let's not forget this is really only his second year-he had a full year outLooks like to me they have given him the real in and under role - which he just might not be up to at his age. He's not the biggest mid going around. I'd like him to have a slightly reduced role and a little more outside - see how he goes. He seems to get plenty of the ball but is grabbed, manhandled and robbed of the ball too often - but then I assume Lachie Neale was like that when he was younger. Rowell's a champ - just not sure he's being coached correctly. Hate to see us burn another one before his prime only to see him rip it up for someone else.
He's got a rest coming up-the byeI think people are being real rough on Rowell after 1 really poor game. Bloke is top 5 in the league for contested touches. We were lauding him for his work against Freo and specifically Serong.
While I would personally give him a rest, he will have a better run at it against Hawthorn next week.
Is Jones keen to return?Finally, I had a chance to finish watching the game.
Pretty incredible that we were only 7 points down with 40s to go and had even chances to possibly win it considering we were soundly beaten in clearances and contest for the most of the game.
Players had a go until the end but it was average game from us. Contrary to Freo game weight of numbers was not good. Too many players did not bring their A game.
Absolute spanking in the middle in the 2nd quarter. Credit to Bulldogs but it was very frustrating to see in the last quarter when we mixed it up, took risks, were aggressive and Witts became less predictable we could compete there.
Jeffrey showed how talented he is. Some people wanted to drop him after one game.
Rosas finally became lively in the last quarter and I would persist with him in Darwin.
Ainsworth and Rankine had another good game.
Collins got bath from Naughton early. Credit to him he fought back in 2nd half.
It could be curtains for Rory at the end of the year, I am afraid. Just too fragile. Time to start talking to Jones who is keen to play AFL.
Swallow was absolute star. He looks rejuvenated. Farar was probably 2nd best player until injury.
It will be interesting to see who will replace Thompson and Farar. I would also replace Fiorini.
Now the fun starts in Darwin. There are no easy games. I watched Crows against Saints tonight. Crows had a chance to win it until the last 3 mins.
Yep, he reckons he can play 3 more years. Levi has been trying to get him to the clubIs Jones keen to return?
That would be a good stop gap while Andrew develops.
Name one poster who said Jeffrey should be dropped.Finally, I had a chance to finish watching the game.
Pretty incredible that we were only 7 points down with 40s to go and had even chances to possibly win it considering we were soundly beaten in clearances and contest for the most of the game.
Players had a go until the end but it was average game from us. Contrary to Freo game weight of numbers was not good. Too many players did not bring their A game.
Absolute spanking in the middle in the 2nd quarter. Credit to Bulldogs but it was very frustrating to see in the last quarter when we mixed it up, took risks, were aggressive and Witts became less predictable we could compete there.
Jeffrey showed how talented he is. Some people wanted to drop him after one game.
Rosas finally became lively in the last quarter and I would persist with him in Darwin.
Ainsworth and Rankine had another good game.
Collins got bath from Naughton early. Credit to him he fought back in 2nd half.
It could be curtains for Rory at the end of the year, I am afraid. Just too fragile. Time to start talking to Jones who is keen to play AFL.
Swallow was absolute star. He looks rejuvenated. Farar was probably 2nd best player until injury.
It will be interesting to see who will replace Thompson and Farar. I would also replace Fiorini.
Now the fun starts in Darwin. There are no easy games. I watched Crows against Saints tonight. Crows had a chance to win it until the last 3 mins.