Today's game

[cats56]

Slightly disappointing. Conditions were abysmal early and the Roos came out far more determined and committed and handled the conditions far better. Slipped away to a good lead and we played catch up footy for most of the day. Got to within six points but then the Roos kicked away again to win by 25 points. They would be pleased with that effort. Cat's at times seemed a little lacklustre and prob. behind the Roos in preperation.
Positives: Matty Scarlett in great touch, easily our best.
Ablett was mercurial at times.
James Kelly made a sound return.
Otto was good in the ruck after struggling up forward (as all big forwards did in the conditions).
Bartel was his usual courageous self.
Tenace showed enough to say he should be in for a big year.
Mackie, Rooke & Enright fair.
Not so positive: Ling was unusally quiet early. Bit better in 2nd half.
Chambers once again proved not up to this level.
Haynes decision making was dreadful the few times he got it.
Chapman couldn't get into the game.
Kingsley was just plain disgraceful.
Byrnes struggled.
Our direction and discipline left a lot to be desired.
Not the end of the world but a big improvement is required.

 

[cats56]

When i think about it prob. biggest positive was no injures or reports (that i know of).

 

[westee]

i agree with you there... Was also happy with Mooney's game even though he made a couple of bad mistakes.. ablett looks very Dangerous when he gets near the ball

 

[cats56]

Yeah, Moon's was o.k. despite a couple of undisciplined lapses.

 

[CatWoman]

I was rather impressed with young Jarad Rooke and H!
I think the two of them had really good games and although didn't necessarily have a huge impact on the game should be proud of themselves!

 

[donkster]

I can see this as a positive in a way, the last couple of years the boys have performed well in the pre-season, and in their cockiness have not started off the home & away season in the best fashion.

I think it was Lingy who admitted it last year, that the year before they were too confident after their performance in the Wizard Cup. Hopefully this will give them a good kick up the butt and get them into action for the Home & Away season.