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I think some of us may be slightly overreacting to yesterdays result. We didn't play that badly at all, in fact we dominated general play throughout most of the match and would have beaten at least 12 other teams in the comp even with our poor kicking for goal.
I wasn't sure about the Bulldogs as I didn't feel they had really been tested this year but the 2nd quater yesterday sold me on them. Let's also not forget that the dogs were probably somewhat fortunate (they still deserved the win) to kick so accurately. The main reason they got up though was that they have brought their contested footy to a new level this year and unlike most sides were able to match it with us in the middle.
As far as I'm concerned the only real worry for us is our kicking for goal from set shots and our forwards structure but that's something that can be turned around.
Some positives I took from yesterdays game:
Playfair- He moved well and provided that big target we have been missing. Kicking for goal was poor but he'll improve
Moore - Took his game to another level yesterday and has well and truely cemented his spot in the team.
Goodes - He may yet have another gear to go up but he's playing some fantastic footy.
Jack - Showed an attacking side yesterday on top of his great tackling and defensive work. Did some special things with the footy.
Barlow - Looked great yesterday and is another one who has cemented his place in the team. Just needs to apply himself a little better to get into the game for the full 4 quaters.
Leo Barry - Looking a lot more impressive with LRT in the backline as he is freed up to help out team mates and generate run out of defense.
I wasn't sure about the Bulldogs as I didn't feel they had really been tested this year but the 2nd quater yesterday sold me on them. Let's also not forget that the dogs were probably somewhat fortunate (they still deserved the win) to kick so accurately. The main reason they got up though was that they have brought their contested footy to a new level this year and unlike most sides were able to match it with us in the middle.
As far as I'm concerned the only real worry for us is our kicking for goal from set shots and our forwards structure but that's something that can be turned around.
Some positives I took from yesterdays game:
Playfair- He moved well and provided that big target we have been missing. Kicking for goal was poor but he'll improve
Moore - Took his game to another level yesterday and has well and truely cemented his spot in the team.
Goodes - He may yet have another gear to go up but he's playing some fantastic footy.
Jack - Showed an attacking side yesterday on top of his great tackling and defensive work. Did some special things with the footy.
Barlow - Looked great yesterday and is another one who has cemented his place in the team. Just needs to apply himself a little better to get into the game for the full 4 quaters.
Leo Barry - Looking a lot more impressive with LRT in the backline as he is freed up to help out team mates and generate run out of defense.
