- Sep 25, 2005
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Sorry bit tardy getting this 'up'. Celebrated long and hard after that one. That win was as much about the players out, inexperienced backs and the way the kids just launched into Carlton. They were v v good last night and we should have won by 20 goals and been the catalyst for a week of pain for Mick, Daisy and the blue baggers.
Geez Daisy had one to forget didn't he. Kick was awful, staged a dive on Pendles, ducked his head in an uncontested marking contest, barely had an influence and was roughed up by a 19yo who was BOG….makes me laugh….anyway hope he enjoys spending his $750k as much as Carlton love paying it to him.
5 - Langdon
4 - Elliott
3 - Beams
2 - Williams
1 - Frost / Blair / Witts / Dwyer (sorry couldn't split them)
Ps How good is it that its all young kids!
Dwyer - BOG for mine midway through the match but ran short of petrol tickets. Defensive pressure and spread was really good early and one of the few who used the ball well from the get go. Didn't lay a tackle was probably the only mark against him.
Caf - Really good again and one or two of those frees (Daisy one particularly) was v poor and he shouldn't have to cop that. Congrats to the umpires though who didn't get sucked in by Murphy late in game when he was engaging Caf and wrapping his arms around him. Caf ball use was awful though and he is much better than that. He was an elite kick at junior level.
Grundy - Super game by the big boy and he is getting better. He curbed his aggression at the stoppages a bit and i thought he struck the right balance. Goal late was a look into what he is capable of. Thought he got paid against him at ruck bounce which wasn't there so only had 1 against him for the night. That would be a PB!
Goldsack - Hard to gauge. He played on one of their best for the night but given how often they tried to go thru Robinson I thought 'Goldnuts' was good. His pressure acts were right up again and he had the physical will to match the mad Tasmanian. Really pleased for Goldy. Was a kid watched as a junior and liked and I just feel he is really putting together some of his best footy.
Kennedy - I feel for BK. He is good enough to be playing in most teams but he is probably doing to drop back vs Crows. I think he is a ripper. Works hard, goes hard and his time will come for sure.
Lumumba - Quieter one but did his job well.
Pendles - Had the jets on early and thought he must have been so pleased to get Simpson on him! Looked to drop a gear and coast home which might be rough but he had plenty left I reckon. Looked pretty relaxed at the end of the game and I thought he was rested up a bit by the coach. Was with a friend actually who doesn't watch any AFL footy (foreigners!) and he remarked how #10 seemed to have so much more time and space. I think sometimes we take it for granted don't we!
Blair - Super game and like his GP brother having a cracking season. The pressure for spots / a contract would be felt by this bloke and he is lifting to 2010 form. 11 CP, 6 tackles, runs hard. If he used the ball better last night would have been BOG for mine.
Ball - Quiet one. Bloody good mark and goal though. Copped a ball in the head off one of Daisy many errant kicks. Daisy is a weak pr&ck and came over and pushed him over which I thought was hilarious given it was caused by his crap kick. I reckon there was a bit more behind it such as something along the lines of Ball being one of those that didn't think #13 was fully 'bought in'. Ball shook his hand at the end of the game but have a look at how Daisy tries to have a chat with him and Bally just blows him off.
Adams - I thought he was good. He would have felt the pressure to perform last night and I reckon he had his best game. Physically was into the game, missed a lot of possessions but he was in the running wave and could easily have had another 5-6. Coach would want more tackle pressure from him but he played his role well. Loved him getting into Daisy after half time. Daisy gives him the cheap one in the back and Adams could care less.
Witts - One of his best games. 8 CP and 4 tackles. Maybe gone ahead of Grundy now. I reckon only one will be played when Reid back. What others think?
Beams - Quiet start and Scotland did ok early on him…..ripping end! 11 CP, 6 tackles and good ball use. He cut them up fwd 50.
White - Very quiet and needs to find a way to get into the game more. Ball use coming into 50 isn't helping him. Still can see work rate is there.
Elliott - Close to BOG wasn't he. Geez he is flying this year and relishing the freedom he is allowed. 90% DE was exceptional given he rarely had without any pressure.
Sidebottom - Quiet by his standards but he has been up for so long he may have tired. They also paid him much closer attention.
Keefe - Did a really good job and could have gotten votes. Kept his bloke when heat was on and you would have to say his composure is getting better and better. Doesn't get a heap of it but always seems to make a good decision
Thomas - Was ok. He just needs a good run of games.
Williams - Outstnading. With Waite out Gartlett and Henderson were key for them and this bloke who has played 1 pre season game, 3/4 a VFL game comes in and completely smashes him.
Cloke - Quiet but could have ended with 4 goals. Work rate was good and was involved just a shame didn't kick a few more.
Swan - 30+ again and was good. Ball use was average at best but he is working hard and getting back and fwd. That is the key for him. Just run. 8 CP was probably the best bit about the game for him.
Langdon - BOG. Composure, ball use and ability to go in and get it was outstanding. Outmarked Warnock at one stage! He is going to be a v v good player. I saw him in '12 as a junior and then again last year. His pace of development is really amazing. I loved how he was prepared to hook into Daisy….just loved it.
Frost - Super game on Henderson and really should get votes. He, Murphy and Waite were the only ones I was worried about last night. He shut him out for the most part and had 100% DE.
Geez Daisy had one to forget didn't he. Kick was awful, staged a dive on Pendles, ducked his head in an uncontested marking contest, barely had an influence and was roughed up by a 19yo who was BOG….makes me laugh….anyway hope he enjoys spending his $750k as much as Carlton love paying it to him.
5 - Langdon
4 - Elliott
3 - Beams
2 - Williams
1 - Frost / Blair / Witts / Dwyer (sorry couldn't split them)
Ps How good is it that its all young kids!
Dwyer - BOG for mine midway through the match but ran short of petrol tickets. Defensive pressure and spread was really good early and one of the few who used the ball well from the get go. Didn't lay a tackle was probably the only mark against him.
Caf - Really good again and one or two of those frees (Daisy one particularly) was v poor and he shouldn't have to cop that. Congrats to the umpires though who didn't get sucked in by Murphy late in game when he was engaging Caf and wrapping his arms around him. Caf ball use was awful though and he is much better than that. He was an elite kick at junior level.
Grundy - Super game by the big boy and he is getting better. He curbed his aggression at the stoppages a bit and i thought he struck the right balance. Goal late was a look into what he is capable of. Thought he got paid against him at ruck bounce which wasn't there so only had 1 against him for the night. That would be a PB!
Goldsack - Hard to gauge. He played on one of their best for the night but given how often they tried to go thru Robinson I thought 'Goldnuts' was good. His pressure acts were right up again and he had the physical will to match the mad Tasmanian. Really pleased for Goldy. Was a kid watched as a junior and liked and I just feel he is really putting together some of his best footy.
Kennedy - I feel for BK. He is good enough to be playing in most teams but he is probably doing to drop back vs Crows. I think he is a ripper. Works hard, goes hard and his time will come for sure.
Lumumba - Quieter one but did his job well.
Pendles - Had the jets on early and thought he must have been so pleased to get Simpson on him! Looked to drop a gear and coast home which might be rough but he had plenty left I reckon. Looked pretty relaxed at the end of the game and I thought he was rested up a bit by the coach. Was with a friend actually who doesn't watch any AFL footy (foreigners!) and he remarked how #10 seemed to have so much more time and space. I think sometimes we take it for granted don't we!
Blair - Super game and like his GP brother having a cracking season. The pressure for spots / a contract would be felt by this bloke and he is lifting to 2010 form. 11 CP, 6 tackles, runs hard. If he used the ball better last night would have been BOG for mine.
Ball - Quiet one. Bloody good mark and goal though. Copped a ball in the head off one of Daisy many errant kicks. Daisy is a weak pr&ck and came over and pushed him over which I thought was hilarious given it was caused by his crap kick. I reckon there was a bit more behind it such as something along the lines of Ball being one of those that didn't think #13 was fully 'bought in'. Ball shook his hand at the end of the game but have a look at how Daisy tries to have a chat with him and Bally just blows him off.
Adams - I thought he was good. He would have felt the pressure to perform last night and I reckon he had his best game. Physically was into the game, missed a lot of possessions but he was in the running wave and could easily have had another 5-6. Coach would want more tackle pressure from him but he played his role well. Loved him getting into Daisy after half time. Daisy gives him the cheap one in the back and Adams could care less.
Witts - One of his best games. 8 CP and 4 tackles. Maybe gone ahead of Grundy now. I reckon only one will be played when Reid back. What others think?
Beams - Quiet start and Scotland did ok early on him…..ripping end! 11 CP, 6 tackles and good ball use. He cut them up fwd 50.
White - Very quiet and needs to find a way to get into the game more. Ball use coming into 50 isn't helping him. Still can see work rate is there.
Elliott - Close to BOG wasn't he. Geez he is flying this year and relishing the freedom he is allowed. 90% DE was exceptional given he rarely had without any pressure.
Sidebottom - Quiet by his standards but he has been up for so long he may have tired. They also paid him much closer attention.
Keefe - Did a really good job and could have gotten votes. Kept his bloke when heat was on and you would have to say his composure is getting better and better. Doesn't get a heap of it but always seems to make a good decision
Thomas - Was ok. He just needs a good run of games.
Williams - Outstnading. With Waite out Gartlett and Henderson were key for them and this bloke who has played 1 pre season game, 3/4 a VFL game comes in and completely smashes him.
Cloke - Quiet but could have ended with 4 goals. Work rate was good and was involved just a shame didn't kick a few more.
Swan - 30+ again and was good. Ball use was average at best but he is working hard and getting back and fwd. That is the key for him. Just run. 8 CP was probably the best bit about the game for him.
Langdon - BOG. Composure, ball use and ability to go in and get it was outstanding. Outmarked Warnock at one stage! He is going to be a v v good player. I saw him in '12 as a junior and then again last year. His pace of development is really amazing. I loved how he was prepared to hook into Daisy….just loved it.
Frost - Super game on Henderson and really should get votes. He, Murphy and Waite were the only ones I was worried about last night. He shut him out for the most part and had 100% DE.