Land of the Giants
Premiership Player
“The final frontier”.
We’re away next week in what’s been long regarded as the toughest of road trips, playing the only team we’ve never beaten.
And I wasn’t holding out much hope until West Coast’s very poor effort against Essendon this afternoon. You’d have to think if the Eagles saw themselves as genuine contenders, that was the sort of game they’d try hard to win. But they were outplayed by the physicality of the Bombers and lost every quarter, being routed by 10 goals. A bad loss in anyone’s book.
We go into the match in neither good shape nor particularly good form. And as far as the mounting injury toll is concerned, we’re probably at something of a tipping point. Our structure is feeling the strain, and we just can’t afford to lose any more senior players. Of the established names on the injury list, we’re due to get Mzungu, Hopper and Ryan Griffen back in 5-6 weeks. That time frame is like football eternity – can our luck with the rest of the players for hold that long? The bye can’t come soon enough.
On the positive side, Matt De Boer fitted in well for his first senior game, and thank goodness Toby was back. Tim Mohr returned to the NEAFL team that lost to Brisbane by a point, and he helped out with a goal. Other more experienced players such as Matt Kennedy and Harrison Himmelberg were unexceptional. But really, there doesn’t seem to be anyone left in the wings at present.
Are we a chance?
If we were close to full strength, perhaps. We’ve shown a great deal of character in the past couple of weeks, refusing to give in when all appeared lost. It was great to watch. Perhaps adversity is helping bond the team.
Whatever happens, I know we’re not going to go down without a fight.
Go Giants!
We’re away next week in what’s been long regarded as the toughest of road trips, playing the only team we’ve never beaten.
And I wasn’t holding out much hope until West Coast’s very poor effort against Essendon this afternoon. You’d have to think if the Eagles saw themselves as genuine contenders, that was the sort of game they’d try hard to win. But they were outplayed by the physicality of the Bombers and lost every quarter, being routed by 10 goals. A bad loss in anyone’s book.
We go into the match in neither good shape nor particularly good form. And as far as the mounting injury toll is concerned, we’re probably at something of a tipping point. Our structure is feeling the strain, and we just can’t afford to lose any more senior players. Of the established names on the injury list, we’re due to get Mzungu, Hopper and Ryan Griffen back in 5-6 weeks. That time frame is like football eternity – can our luck with the rest of the players for hold that long? The bye can’t come soon enough.
On the positive side, Matt De Boer fitted in well for his first senior game, and thank goodness Toby was back. Tim Mohr returned to the NEAFL team that lost to Brisbane by a point, and he helped out with a goal. Other more experienced players such as Matt Kennedy and Harrison Himmelberg were unexceptional. But really, there doesn’t seem to be anyone left in the wings at present.
Are we a chance?
If we were close to full strength, perhaps. We’ve shown a great deal of character in the past couple of weeks, refusing to give in when all appeared lost. It was great to watch. Perhaps adversity is helping bond the team.
Whatever happens, I know we’re not going to go down without a fight.
Go Giants!
At least if we do it's here and not on the open boards.
