Autopsy 2024 Rd 11 Blues eclipse Suns with roof closed

[blues4flag]

For a coach that is supposedly stubborn, conservative and has favourites, some nice tweaks of late

Williams at HF, and no, not a wingman. Cincotta forward and a negating role on Miller. Cowan in over Marchbank

Sure helps when you have enough magnets at your disposal to make strategic changes.

 

[Arr0w]

Sure helps when you have enough magnets at your disposal to make strategic changes.

Good to have versatility

 

[JustOneTime]

Happy to win by more than a goal. Don't like watching our defence at all.

 

[Accidental genius]

Thought Newman had a really good game.

Need him kicking into f50 more often.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Crowd: 39,597 at Marvel Stadium

Bloody good turn up.

 

[Accidental genius]

Ive been knocking fantasia a bit lately but he does deliver the ball nicely.

Hopefully he can continue regaining his fitness and contribute a bit more in other areas

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Fantasia still getting a run tho.

His game today was better than Motlop's who played at a lower level.

Looked more comfortable beside Fog and Williams. Will get another week until Mots finds some form.

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

Most solid/consistent game I’ve seen from us in a long time.

Longer term view from today.
Pitto has been fantastic but I would be playing TDK as the sole ruck for atleast a couple of months. The upside is worth the poor performances along the way. If Williams can become a half decent forward then that’ll be huge for us later in the year.

 

[morningbrown]

Professional win. We straightened up and used the ball so well in the second half. Huge games from Bam Bam, Crippa, Walshy, Weiters. Onward and upward.

 

[TD2010]

We have to persist with Kempy, bringing Marchy back for 3 games before he gets injured again is not worth interrupting Kemp's continuity. He will be a mainstay in this side if fit and healthy.

Agree. Only played 32 games, another season and he'll have ironed out his deficiencies.

 

[Benaly28]

Back in the 8 where we belong.

I guess Zac Williams is a forward now.

He is a different player when he doesn’t have to worry about shutting down someone.


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[Jacks Seething Rage]

Oodles to like last 10 minutes aside.

Cripps defends the heavyweight belt again without raising a sweat.

TDK's best game so far.

Williams valuable cameo shows we don't need to be playing multiple specialist small forwards just cos.

Harry and CC worked into it.

The defensive unit gelled well. Weiters super again but these knocks must be adding up.

Further growth from Cowan and Kemp. Cowan has poise despite the unsettling Bower like gait.

Walsh and Ollie ate up the kilometres...Ollie with a judiciously added 5kg of muscle would be a sight.

Kennedy been a hugely valuable Magyver the last few weeks.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Good win, no injuries…
Nice spread of players today with great performances…
The youngsters in Kemp Ollie Elijah Cowan all contributed well…
Emphasis on moving the ball at every chance was much better, our defenders got more involved with offering running options…
Allowed them some far too easy chances and goals at times, we still need to tighten things up defensively…
Wasted our chances up forward with poor conversion as well as poor F50 entries, an ongoing problem…
Go Baggers

 

[Foucault1989]

Coaches need some acknowledgements...

Mixing things around

Throwing the magnets around

Tweaking

Agreed. Was pleasantly surprised seeing Williams and Cincotta starting forward. Fantasia rotating onto the wing.

Obvious focus on overlap running and uncontested possessions. Didn't get trapped in back 50 as much.

 

[morningbrown]

Newy 100% efficiency, wowee

 

[Foucault1989]

We have to persist with Kempy, bringing Marchy back for 3 games before he gets injured again is not worth interrupting Kemp's continuity. He will be a mainstay in this side if fit and healthy.

Unless we get injuries, Marchbank should be in the 2s. I don't see what others see in him. Looks slow, average kick and makes plenty of errors.

 

[Sinjin Smith]

Solid win. Was great being there, great atmosphere. We played a blinding 20 minutes then let a few soft goals get in which was frustrating.

TDK huge, Cripps in beast mode and owned Rowell. Kemp was brilliant as was Newman. Williams stays forward and Fog just makes a world of difference.

Shout out to Mac Andrew he was everywhere in the first half. Going to be a gun.

Bald umpire 27 needs to be investigated, he must be on the take. He was dreadful.

 

[Benaly28]

We have to persist with Kempy, bringing Marchy back for 3 games before he gets injured again is not worth interrupting Kemp's continuity. He will be a mainstay in this side if fit and healthy.

Kemp played his best game today is now a lock.

Cowan should just stay in the side after that performance.

I think our backline is settled now.


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[Soapy V]

That was fun. Really enjoyed being at games like this

Yet to watch replay but I loved Williams at HF/mid (finally)
Cowan back in. Looked good as did Kemp. Concotta did his job
It’s still one ruck for me. TDK was awesome and McKay looked freer
Fogarty just hits the right spots. Motlop will make us better

A lot to like but it still says to me we need our best side out there to be a top 4 contender. If we do we can beat anyone

 

[Mondyboy]

Had one poor quarter, and only because we thought Mac Andrew was playing for Carlton (which would be nice by the way).

Never drop Mooooo again. As tough as nails and never takes a step back.

Also, Cinc as a run with player is perfect. Didn’t get much of it, but he blanketed Miller outside of centre bounces. Would love to see him do the same against Butters next week.

As for Zac - doesn’t mind a snag.


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[Beyond Blue]

One passage of play in the third where Cowan did some great work in tight. I can see why we think he might be a midfielder.

I actually think that might be his go. I’ve got to say I didn’t love his game in the backline today. At times he looked like he’d never played there before. I’m still bullish on him on the whole though. As someone mentioned on Thursday night he could become our Ed Richards who’s gone into the Dogs midfield and looked good.

 

[Benaly28]

So now that we’re getting players back I think we only have 4 spots available.

Cerra
Martin
Motlop
Cottrell.

* Pitto when required.

Other than Fantasia and Carrol I can’t think of anyone that’s an obvious out at a stretch O Hollands and Hewett.


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[Accidental genius]

Really liked Charlie trying different things - eventually dominated as he should have but that Mac Andrews kid is going to be something

 

[T2B_]

Moo seems deceptively strong.

Also casual reminder... He's still 19

 

[BennyGFunk]

Did they to see much of the game unfortunately. Did a fair bit of work around the house which was much needed but looks like a nice solid victory?

How did Orazio go? Any better? Constructive answers please