The Kids are Alright

[John Who]

Gooch, Murphy and Knights need to remain. The balance seems right with these kids playing.

 

[Murray2503]

-Zoedee - Wow, where has this kid been. Sensational prospect. Is already playing Bassett (at his peak) like football in only his 5th game. Composed in traffic, courageous, skilful and great reader of the play. Could be a AA smokey in his first year.

-Gallucci - Have watched the replay a few times and this kid had some really important touches in the last quarter when the pressure would have been enormous. Kicked our last goal of the game in traffic.

-Poholke - Didn't see much of the ball but it was his manic attack at the contest that started our second to last goal of the night. Not sure he has the game to be a long term player but he is as hard as nails. Love him.

-Greenwood - 26 but young in experience. Has taken his game to another level. The perfect example of how stats can sometimes be misleading. His tackling and work in the stoppages on Friday night played a big part in us winning the game.

-Fogarty - Has the skill and aggression that this club has lacked in 20 years. Can't remember ever seeing a 1st year player being as aggressive as this kid. Has no fear and a ton of skill. Would love to see him come in this week as Hartigan most likely will not play. Would send McGovern to the back line.

-Milera - Looks really comfortable and composed at half back. Has built himself up and now appears to be more confident in packs with his bigger body. As someone else said, wait until Smith is back and we have this kid, Smith and the much improved Seedsman running of half back and the wings.

-McPherson - This kid really interests me. People who I have spoken to reckon we got extremely lucky getting this guy. They reckon he will be a 200 game quality player.

We have the foundation of a quality team (obviously) so now is the time to keep blooding the kids at the expense of 3rd tier seasoned veterans. The enthusiasm, aggression and lack of fear they have brought to the team has been amazing.

Doedee, Milera, Gallucci the stand outs for mine. Like parts of fog's game and should only get better when he builds a tank. Pleasantly surprised in milera, thought he could be a bust. Now he might be Smith Mark 2.