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Four players roundly bagged last week. No not just last week ... most of the year. We've all been critical of them at some stage, and rightly so.
Tonight, however, they all stood up:
Griffen - regained his flair, put on the afterburners and set up goals. 22 possessions even though he didn't play too much of the 2nd half. 7 CPs and a goal to cap it off.
Gia - 33 possessions, admittedly not many of them CPs but that's not his role. His delivery was excellent in difficult conditions and he was determined to be in the contest all night.
Eagle - close to BoG with 30 possessions and 3 goals. What the stats don't tell is how much hard running he did OFF the ball. A revelation ... his influence tonight has certainly given Eade some food for thought about 2010. I wasn't a great fan of his mid-year but I'm happy to be converted.
Hahn - Only 13 possessions but he made them count. The man who had only kicked 1 goal in 4 finals now has 5 from 5! Nine CPs too.
Between them this quartet had 12 of our 21 assists for the night.
Not all fashionable players but that's what a premiership side needs - not just champions doing their usual brilliant stuff. They need the rank and file lifting themselves to new heights.
So let's give credit where it's due - a great game from these four!
Tonight, however, they all stood up:
Griffen - regained his flair, put on the afterburners and set up goals. 22 possessions even though he didn't play too much of the 2nd half. 7 CPs and a goal to cap it off.
Gia - 33 possessions, admittedly not many of them CPs but that's not his role. His delivery was excellent in difficult conditions and he was determined to be in the contest all night.
Eagle - close to BoG with 30 possessions and 3 goals. What the stats don't tell is how much hard running he did OFF the ball. A revelation ... his influence tonight has certainly given Eade some food for thought about 2010. I wasn't a great fan of his mid-year but I'm happy to be converted.
Hahn - Only 13 possessions but he made them count. The man who had only kicked 1 goal in 4 finals now has 5 from 5! Nine CPs too.
Between them this quartet had 12 of our 21 assists for the night.
Not all fashionable players but that's what a premiership side needs - not just champions doing their usual brilliant stuff. They need the rank and file lifting themselves to new heights.
So let's give credit where it's due - a great game from these four!