Some great efforts today, some poor efforts as well, but at least a number of players stepped up.
Player of the year
5. Riccuito - Got plenty of the ball, and unlike some others, used it very well. Did great under preassure and was formidable throughout the whole game.
4. Hentschel - Very impressed. Potenschel did extremely well and kept his opposition in check. Took some great marks and disposed of the ball very well. Was also cool under pressure. I hope this continues, because he was great to watch.
3. Burton - Used the ball very well, took some fantastic overhead marks and seemed to worry the opposition.
2. Massie - Is in good form and while he did burn the ball on occasions, is starting to find his feet at the Crows and does some really good things.
1. Basset - Say all you want, but this guy really impressed me today. Did a very good job on Medhurst, but also did the team things and spoiled nicely. Very happy.
Best Team Man
3. Massie - Did a lot of the hard things, and managed to get the ball. Set some great plays up, hope he continued this.
2. Reilly - Always kept running and although he has performed better, he always gave a contest. Also used the ball well.
1. Begley - Beggers deserves to be in this side, no matter what, and he proved that today. Did very well on the half back flank and proved to be a very good player in the backline.
Rookie of the Year
Hentschel - Like I said, he really impressed me. Always gave a contest, and happened to take a few great marks as well. Dispoesed very well and was cool - headed under pressure. Hope he continues this excellent form.
Sure, it would seem like we must have been perfect by my descriptions, but these were the only players who did well (bar Stiffy).
These are only a small part of a big team, and it's depressing to see the other players letting these ones down.
Hopefully it's a different story next week.