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We're still 9th...
1 game off third place with superior % in a massively compromised competition with an inequitable draw.
The next 2 weeks will tell the story.
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We're still 9th...
When did this happen? Want to check the replay. Early 4th?VDM burning Richards on the wing was the final straw
Nice to see fringe players like Poulter and Bramble solidify their spots.
Bramble especially I thought was on shaky ground earlier in the season but he has become a lot more consistent, or raised his floor a little by cutting out some errors in his game. Clear best 22 now which is great.
I thought McNeil was pretty decent too. Might be a bit early to call, but I reckon there's a chance he's gone past VDM who is still having complete brain fades regularly.
We're pretty close to our best 22 now. Maybe just Khamis for Jones and VDM for Garcia/Harmes and I think that's it.
I’m far from convinced on Poulter. I thought we had 20, 21 good to great players last night, but Poulter not one of those for me. Little mistakes I saw often, that would be magnified if not for 20-21 players really contributing. You can be carried through these games, and if we kicked straight it could have been a 15 goal thrashing? For me Coffield, McNeill and VDM have all got upgrades in the VFL or injury list. You could add Sanders there too? We should always be looking to improve. Harmes, L Jones, Garcia, even JJ? Baz??? To strengthen team.Nice to see fringe players like Poulter and Bramble solidify their spots.
Bramble especially I thought was on shaky ground earlier in the season but he has become a lot more consistent, or raised his floor a little by cutting out some errors in his game. Clear best 22 now which is great.
I thought McNeil was pretty decent too. Might be a bit early to call, but I reckon there's a chance he's gone past VDM who is still having complete brain fades regularly.
We're pretty close to our best 22 now. Maybe just Khamis for Jones and VDM for Garcia/Harmes and I think that's it.
Fair enough.I’d play Jones in place of Coffield and keep khamis and Garcia and harmes over vdm and McNeil.
He's been a revelation. However, he was always earmarked to be playing the role that he currently has and like Richards was named in defence for round 1 this year. Bringing Freijah into the starting 22 is what freed up Richards and ultimately our midfield rotation.Bramble has been important too and is improving his impact and consistency as the season progresses.
1000000%, was more getting at the common theme in the entire footy world was if Jones goes down we are absolutely finished. Now the Port game is an outlier, the entire team was a disgrace but the past few weeks have been the most pleasant surprise.Jones is still a required player IMO although I think Keath’s days are done if Lobb locks down a spot, and does it well
Out of interest, how was Treloar's goal in the 3rd not incorrect disposal? The one he dropped right before he kicked it. I haven't seen anyone else say it should have been so I obviously misunderstand the rule.
He didn't dispose of the ball - think of it a bit like taking a bounce - it wasn't in his hands but he was in control of the ball and didn't dispose of it until he kicked it. Play on was the correct call.Out of interest, how was Treloar's goal in the 3rd not incorrect disposal? The one he dropped right before he kicked it. I haven't seen anyone else say it should have been so I obviously misunderstand the rule.
This is the best part. Two great wins a row without Bont and Libba carrying us.Nice to see fringe players like Poulter and Bramble solidify their spots.
Bramble especially I thought was on shaky ground earlier in the season but he has become a lot more consistent, or raised his floor a little by cutting out some errors in his game. Clear best 22 now which is great.
I thought McNeil was pretty decent too. Might be a bit early to call, but I reckon there's a chance he's gone past VDM who is still having complete brain fades regularly.
We're pretty close to our best 22 now. Maybe just Khamis for Jones and VDM for Garcia/Harmes and I think that's it.
Out of interest, how was Treloar's goal in the 3rd not incorrect disposal? The one he dropped right before he kicked it. I haven't seen anyone else say it should have been so I obviously misunderstand the rule.
I guess hes technically just having a bounce...noone was near himOut of interest, how was Treloar's goal in the 3rd not incorrect disposal? The one he dropped right before he kicked it. I haven't seen anyone else say it should have been so I obviously misunderstand the rule.
What if the ball had bounced twice before he regained it? Different story then?He didn't dispose of the ball - think of it a bit like taking a bounce - it wasn't in his hands but he was in control of the ball and didn't dispose of it until he kicked it. Play on was the correct call.
Great decision by Treloar to not complete the first kick and to let the ball bounce, collect and then kick truly.
I'm not sure about that. Jones, Lobb, and Buku can all intercept mark with reasonable mobility and skill.What do we do when Jones comes back?
For team balance, unfortunately Buku is the one who may have to make room.
If you try to bounce the ball and it skids along the ground (in a wet game, for instance) and you pick it up, it's not an incorrect disposal.What if the ball had bounced twice before he regained it? Different story then?
Agree. 3 weeks ago I woukd have said JOD over buku easily, after the last 2 weeks I'd pick buku at the moment. Have to reward form.I'm not sure about that. Jones, Lobb, and Buku can all intercept mark with reasonable mobility and skill.
It will be down to JOD v Buku
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JOD was struggling a bit as well tbf prior to the injuryAgree. 3 weeks ago I woukd have said JOD over buku easily, after the last 2 weeks I'd pick buku at the moment. Have to reward form.
1 game off third place with superior % in a massively compromised competition with an inequitable draw.
The next 2 weeks will tell the story.
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Yes he did some great things but he goes to ground quite often which is frustratingJOD was struggling a bit as well tbf prior to the injury
Buku has turned it around
He wouldnt/couldn't even call them by name, he just referred to the Dogs as 'The opposition'...I don't expect Scott to give any credit to Bevo, but the insufferable campaigner can't even admit they were outplayed onfield.
Hopefully his car has a flat battery and he's stuck at that hole overnight. (Not what I'd actually like to post, obviously!)