2nds Peel Thunder 2024 Season

[King Huskii]

Hughes has just been abysmal so far.

Draper invisible.

And people want Hughes back in the team

 

[apuchar]

Murphy is trying his guts out

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Murphy is trying his guts out

Yes, he is having a great go given his experience level, but you can see him looking for Davies and not getting that support that has helped him so much in the last few weeks. Great indication of Davies potential as a leader - but how is it that Draper or Hughes aren't helping Murphy like Davies did?

Also shows how much we miss Hamling in the backline at WAFL level as a mentor/coach player. Once he left for Sydney we really needed to try to get Thunder an experienced ex AFL backman as a mentor for the likes of Murphy, Draper and Davies.

Especially once we decided to play Willo as a forward. Needed to be a taller ex AFL FB or CHB.

 

[freo_leo29]

Wilsons first touch is a bomb from 55 for a goal haha

 

[muzzington]

Willo goes missing for a half then kicks one from 55.

 

[apuchar]

Yes, he is having a great go given his experience level, but you can see him looking for Davies and not getting that support that has helped him so much in the last few weeks. Great indication of Davies potential as a leader - but how is it that Draper or Hughes aren't helping Murphy like Davies did?

Also shows how much we miss Hamling in the backline at WAFL level as a mentor/coach player. Once he left for Sydney we really needed to try to get Thunder an experienced ex AFL backman as a mentor for the likes of Murphy, Draper and Davies.

Especially once we decided to play Willo as a forward. Needed to be a taller ex AFL FB or CHB.

Definitely. Murphy/Davies looked good in tandem. Draper has to be turned into a flair player. He doesn't have mentality of a lock down defender.

 

[freo_leo29]

ugh, just gotta do better there Emmett, even have a ping

could have been up at the half

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Emmett showing why he isn't AFL quality. Such poor kicking, while he tackles hard and has energy, Emmett just doesn't have the disposal skills.

 

[apuchar]

Emmett showing why he isn't AFL quality. Such poor kicking, while he tackles hard and has energy, Emmett just doesn't have the disposal skills.

Just depends on whether he has an upside to build into.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Rain coming?

 

[serial_thrilla]

Also shows how much we miss Hamling in the backline at WAFL level as a mentor/coach player. Once he left for Sydney we really needed to try to get Thunder an experienced ex AFL backman as a mentor for the likes of Murphy, Draper and Davies.

Isn't that part of why we got Oscar McDonald?

 

[serial_thrilla]

Rain coming?

Nah.

 

[BettercallSaul]

Definitely. Murphy/Davies looked good in tandem. Draper has to be turned into a flair player. He doesn't have mentality of a lock down defender.

Agreed. I think he is more a third tall a lot like his “twin” Johno back in the day.

 

[FD2646]

Emmett showing why he isn't AFL quality. Such poor kicking, while he tackles hard and has energy, Emmett just doesn't have the disposal skills.

Exactly why I call him NTT (no talent Tommy). Gives it everything, but doesn't have the required talent.

 

[bone2468]

Brodie looking like days done, looks in some pain

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Isn't that part of why we got Oscar McDonald?

I meant a non AFL listed player sorry, should have been clearer.
Like a Brady Grey, a Nathan Wilson or such, someone who finished up last year at AFL level and only has WAFL focus themselves, but can impart good info and advice to the young tall backs.

Oscar was always (IMHO) recruited with the expectation he would play or be close to playing multiple AFL games - essentially hoping he would be better than Hughes, and a bridge to the likes of Davies/Draper

 

[mattis117]

Definitely. Murphy/Davies looked good in tandem. Draper has to be turned into a flair player. He doesn't have mentality of a lock down defender.

They should make a good trio to replace Pearce, Cox, and Ryan down the track. Draper has to be the third defender doing the intercepting. Murphy first defender, Davies second.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I actually liked that quarter from Emmett though I suppose WAFL skills do mask his disposal a bit where they aren't as hair raising watching here.

I think this game shows Davies should have replaced Draper a while ago tbh. Missing him big time

 

[mattis117]

Emmett showing why he isn't AFL quality. Such poor kicking, while he tackles hard and has energy, Emmett just doesn't have the disposal skills.

His disposal by foot is not even WAFL standard, zero tricks in his bag and no left foot whatsoever. AFL standard effort/pressure though.

 

[stax on the mull]

Peel have got a good forward line but they're not getting much possession to create chains of play, although the last 10 minutes of the 2nd quarter they started to get some flow inside 50m. Brady Grey

Brady Grey

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10.7

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6.0

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2.0

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4.2

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0.5

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15.0

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7.6

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7.4

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has been the most attacking mid for Peel so far.

Backline probably suffering from not having played together much with the loss of Blight (who was named as Richmond's best in his 1st VFL game) and Davies in successive games. Fair bit of yap and niggle going on between Keitel and Draper.

Emmet has been a bit fumbly and missed some disposals but at least he converted his set shot from 40m.

 

[arsesmart]

I actually liked that quarter from Emmett though I suppose WAFL skills do mask his disposal a bit where they aren't as hair raising watching here.

I think this game shows Davies should have replaced Draper a while ago tbh. Missing him big time

I'm sure Davies will go through a fair few trials in establishing himself AFL-wise. Even the greatest defenders will have moments just about every week. Draper's extended run should pay big dividends, maybe as soon as later this year.

 

[BeinPurplenGreen]

Peel have got a good forward line but they're not getting much possession to create chains of play, although the last 10 minutes of the 2nd quarter they started to get some flow inside 50m. Brodie Grey has been the most attacking mid for Peel so far.

Backline probably suffering from not having played together much with the loss of Blight (who was named as Richmond's best in his 1st VFL game) and Davies in successive games. Fair bit of yap and niggle going on between Keitel and Draper.

Yes I forgot about Blight going, that is a big reason why Murphy is in the role he is in today.

At the same time, having Hughes and Draper back in the team should be more than enough experienced leaders to help the backline structures - but very noticeable neither Hughes nor Draper seem to be giving much direction or advice to the younger backline guys.

I think this game is poised as a really good test of the quality of our WAFL level coaching staff (and the AFL assistants that are there today).

If they can get the young ones focused, and turn on the guys like Tabs, Willo, Hughes and Bell, then it shows they are good adaptive and communicating coaches. If we keep the first quarter efforts up though, one has to ask questions about coaching and team on field leaders.

 

[mattis117]

Nice goal Voss haha

 

[muzzington]

Great pass from Stanley.

 

[Footskill]

The commentator didn't know tabs was left footed lol