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One of the most frustrating games I’ve seen. For the most part the skill level of both teams was absolutely horrendous, particularly from WC, but the annoying thing was their poor skills often resulted in goals. Their kicks would be so bad they’d actually pay off as they’d gather the loose ball and finish. We started well but couldn’t capitalise, and then West Coast started getting on top before half time.
Our forward line functioned beautifully, Walker and Tippett suddenly looks like a TERRIFIC 1-2 punch and they’re clearly getting used to playing in the same forward line. Add in Henderson and Jaensch, both who had exquisite skills and pace to burn, and out forward line is starting to really take shape. Porps was still down but looks to be slowly regaining some form, and with Knights to likely return next week, we’ve got plenty of options. In the midfield Thompson was enormous, and Dangerfield and Sloane were at their contested ball winning best. Symes and Reilly also played key roles, while in defence Goodwin and Davis were superb.
Once again today they got far too many goals as a result of getting over the top of our zone. I think they would’ve kicked about half a dozen goals that came directly from getting over the zone. This is going to be a massive concern against the Cats next week, we better be alert because I could see them easily kicking 20+ goals and breaking down our zone with ease.
Player review:
Henderson: We’ve got a ripper here, knew it the first time I saw him. He’s clearly improving with each week in the AFL. Holding onto marks was something he’d been struggling with but they all stuck today. 22 possessions which is huge for a forward, let alone someone in their 5th game. He also managed 8 marks and 3 goals. How good was his boundary goal in the first quarter, and that clutch goal in the 4th. What also impressed me a lot today was his tackling, very strong, recorded 5 tackles but he made them all stick. Great prospect, must leave him in for the remainder of the year.
Goodwin: Outstanding game, he’s really hitting top form now. I understand there will be calls for him to play on but I think the fact that he knows he's playing his last few games means he can put everything into it.
Douglas: Started poorly with some very ordinary kicks but worked his way into the game and had quite a few important clearances. Not his best game but a decent effort.
Tippett: Huge last quarter which basically won us the game. 4 goals and most, if not all of his 5 marks which most would have been contested. Like Goodwin, hitting his best form.
Vince: Not sure what to make of his game. A truly beautiful goal in the third quarter but to me his disposal was largely ineffective and standing Embley, he let him have far too much space. They both played wide of each other hence the big possession totals, and Embley clearly won the duel.
Thompson: His last half, especially the last term, was amazing. Dominant around the stoppages and was the most damaging midfielder on the ground. 29 possessions and without having access to stats I’d say he would’ve had about 10 clearances and probably half his possessions were contested. If he leaves for the GC, we are stuffed.
Stevens: Some very good, some very bad. Was a mixed bag today because every time he did something good, he did something equally as stupid. On the whole though he did play well, he’s brilliant at intercepting opposition kicks.
Symes, Doughty, Reilly: These three played underrated games, especially Reilly whose work at the stoppages was excellent and he also completely shut Priddis out of the game. Symes gave us a strong attack on the ball (7 tackles) and he kicked a nice goal. Doughty did some great work, but every now and then he does something that leaves you shaking your head.
Porplyzia: 2 goals, 1 courtesy of a down the ground free and the other a clutch goal late in the final term. Improved effort but I still feel he’s well off his best.
Dangerfield: Shocking first term, in fact even though he got hands on the ball in the second quarter it wasn’t a great quarter either. Fumbled, handballed to players under pressure, just didn’t look very sharp. His second half though was excellent, managed to even get a few uncontested possessions and he drilled that awesome long range goal in the 3rd term. A career high possessions, some outstanding work in close to get the ball out to a teammate, hopefully he can build off his strong second half.
Johncock: Similar game to Doughty. Not his best game today.
Walker: If he had his kicking boots on he could’ve had a huge return. Looked extremely lively and always poses a threat. Kicked 1, had at least 2 or 3 goal assists and kick straight and he walks away with probably 5 goals. Good effort.
Jaensch: Love having him in the forward line, he knows how to position himself and he’s got as good a kick as I’ve seen.
3 goals, all on the run, and he’s got to be retained in the side all year long. His best goal was probably his second, that lovely goal in the third term near the boundary line, but his third goal was equally as good to give us some breathing space. Lovely poise, great disposal and he also impressed me with his strong tackling and a couple of quick hands in close. Great game.
Sloane: Gun.
With Dangerfield and Sloane we have two legitimate A grade midfield prospects. I didn’t think Sloane had that high a ceiling but he’s proving to be capable of reaching those heights. His work in close is tremendous; he hunts the ball, has such amazing strength and his hands are like lightning.
Griffin: Decent game, some excellent hit-outs to advantage, but he needs to spend all week working on his handballing.
van Berlo: Largely ineffective, had some poor disposals and just didn’t ever really get into the game.
Rutten: Didn’t think much of his game. Beaten on the lead a thousand times and he’s really got to watch where he’s handballing, too often he’ll turn it over.
Davis: SMASHED Kennedy, absolutely smashed him. He’s kept Pavlich, Gumbleton and Kennedy quiet this season, all players who came into the matches in good form. He’s just so poised and while they might see him as a potential forward, I can’t see how you can remove him from defence.
Armstrong: Doesn’t really like Subiaco does he? Probably his worst game since Rd.1, and I’d say that’ll do him for a while with McLeod and Bock around the mark. He’s shown good promise but needs a rest.
Maric: On the whole a rather quiet game, but did the occasional impressive piece of play that really stood out.
Our forward line functioned beautifully, Walker and Tippett suddenly looks like a TERRIFIC 1-2 punch and they’re clearly getting used to playing in the same forward line. Add in Henderson and Jaensch, both who had exquisite skills and pace to burn, and out forward line is starting to really take shape. Porps was still down but looks to be slowly regaining some form, and with Knights to likely return next week, we’ve got plenty of options. In the midfield Thompson was enormous, and Dangerfield and Sloane were at their contested ball winning best. Symes and Reilly also played key roles, while in defence Goodwin and Davis were superb.
Once again today they got far too many goals as a result of getting over the top of our zone. I think they would’ve kicked about half a dozen goals that came directly from getting over the zone. This is going to be a massive concern against the Cats next week, we better be alert because I could see them easily kicking 20+ goals and breaking down our zone with ease.
Player review:
Henderson: We’ve got a ripper here, knew it the first time I saw him. He’s clearly improving with each week in the AFL. Holding onto marks was something he’d been struggling with but they all stuck today. 22 possessions which is huge for a forward, let alone someone in their 5th game. He also managed 8 marks and 3 goals. How good was his boundary goal in the first quarter, and that clutch goal in the 4th. What also impressed me a lot today was his tackling, very strong, recorded 5 tackles but he made them all stick. Great prospect, must leave him in for the remainder of the year.
Goodwin: Outstanding game, he’s really hitting top form now. I understand there will be calls for him to play on but I think the fact that he knows he's playing his last few games means he can put everything into it.
Douglas: Started poorly with some very ordinary kicks but worked his way into the game and had quite a few important clearances. Not his best game but a decent effort.
Tippett: Huge last quarter which basically won us the game. 4 goals and most, if not all of his 5 marks which most would have been contested. Like Goodwin, hitting his best form.
Vince: Not sure what to make of his game. A truly beautiful goal in the third quarter but to me his disposal was largely ineffective and standing Embley, he let him have far too much space. They both played wide of each other hence the big possession totals, and Embley clearly won the duel.
Thompson: His last half, especially the last term, was amazing. Dominant around the stoppages and was the most damaging midfielder on the ground. 29 possessions and without having access to stats I’d say he would’ve had about 10 clearances and probably half his possessions were contested. If he leaves for the GC, we are stuffed.
Stevens: Some very good, some very bad. Was a mixed bag today because every time he did something good, he did something equally as stupid. On the whole though he did play well, he’s brilliant at intercepting opposition kicks.
Symes, Doughty, Reilly: These three played underrated games, especially Reilly whose work at the stoppages was excellent and he also completely shut Priddis out of the game. Symes gave us a strong attack on the ball (7 tackles) and he kicked a nice goal. Doughty did some great work, but every now and then he does something that leaves you shaking your head.
Porplyzia: 2 goals, 1 courtesy of a down the ground free and the other a clutch goal late in the final term. Improved effort but I still feel he’s well off his best.
Dangerfield: Shocking first term, in fact even though he got hands on the ball in the second quarter it wasn’t a great quarter either. Fumbled, handballed to players under pressure, just didn’t look very sharp. His second half though was excellent, managed to even get a few uncontested possessions and he drilled that awesome long range goal in the 3rd term. A career high possessions, some outstanding work in close to get the ball out to a teammate, hopefully he can build off his strong second half.
Johncock: Similar game to Doughty. Not his best game today.
Walker: If he had his kicking boots on he could’ve had a huge return. Looked extremely lively and always poses a threat. Kicked 1, had at least 2 or 3 goal assists and kick straight and he walks away with probably 5 goals. Good effort.
Jaensch: Love having him in the forward line, he knows how to position himself and he’s got as good a kick as I’ve seen.
3 goals, all on the run, and he’s got to be retained in the side all year long. His best goal was probably his second, that lovely goal in the third term near the boundary line, but his third goal was equally as good to give us some breathing space. Lovely poise, great disposal and he also impressed me with his strong tackling and a couple of quick hands in close. Great game.Sloane: Gun.
With Dangerfield and Sloane we have two legitimate A grade midfield prospects. I didn’t think Sloane had that high a ceiling but he’s proving to be capable of reaching those heights. His work in close is tremendous; he hunts the ball, has such amazing strength and his hands are like lightning.Griffin: Decent game, some excellent hit-outs to advantage, but he needs to spend all week working on his handballing.
van Berlo: Largely ineffective, had some poor disposals and just didn’t ever really get into the game.
Rutten: Didn’t think much of his game. Beaten on the lead a thousand times and he’s really got to watch where he’s handballing, too often he’ll turn it over.
Davis: SMASHED Kennedy, absolutely smashed him. He’s kept Pavlich, Gumbleton and Kennedy quiet this season, all players who came into the matches in good form. He’s just so poised and while they might see him as a potential forward, I can’t see how you can remove him from defence.
Armstrong: Doesn’t really like Subiaco does he? Probably his worst game since Rd.1, and I’d say that’ll do him for a while with McLeod and Bock around the mark. He’s shown good promise but needs a rest.
Maric: On the whole a rather quiet game, but did the occasional impressive piece of play that really stood out.
