Review R18: The Good, Bad and Ugly vs. St. Kilda
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Even Berry starting to show some good signs that he can be that reliable inside mid
I would've agree about the midfield before the emergence of Soligo and Rankine this year to compliment Dawson and M.Crouch, we need another forward (Welsh) as Walker will soon retire but the biggest concern is ROB (has been better since his recall). I don't see an elite small forward as a need as Rankine will be there when resting forward (he has proven to have a very big tank) and then we have Rachele but need another powerful midfielder if it isn't Pedlar, maybe Curtin.
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Might have somethong tp do with him not being asked to play with obvious niggles....i.e. calf and foot.
Good : Thilthorpe. Looks like a different player than I remember. If he can take advantage of his new size he could have a very good end to the year.
Bad and ugly : Umpires. Looked like holding the ball was being umpired differently between the teams. 4 umpires = No consistency.
Bad and ugly : Umpires. Looked like holding the ball was being umpired differently between the teams. 4 umpires = No consistency.
I reckon that idea would warrant close consideration by all parties. Definitely wouldn’t dismiss it out of hand.
He’s been this way most of the season, quite comfortably having a breakout year
How many "elite" players do you want in the midfield??? Dawson, Rankine and Soligo will be a quality midfield group compared to others in the competition.
Agree we can prob carry one hard at it/honest player like Dowling. But no more
Report from the SANFL game that Curtin did well in the midfield. Good to see he’s playing there
Soligo has captain written all over him, doesn’t he? Reminds me of Lachie Neale when he gets the ball - not only looks like him but takes responsibility to make something constructive happen
Soligo has captain written all over him, doesn’t he? Reminds me of Lachie Neale when he gets the ball - not only looks like him but takes responsibility to make something constructive happen
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Na, just get a coach who can develop rash and he'll be fine.
he can do everything berry can and a lot more, beside tackle as well.
I'm not a fan of his style but that's a matter of personal taste. I reply only to ask if any of the commentators were actually at AO tonight? Roo sounded like he was there, Ruby was definitely boundary rider, but the other two I'm not convinced were calling from the oval.
I was there tonight and can't say I was impressed much. Despite the win and wet weather, the skills were terrible and the game plan worse. Ross Lyon football vs Matthew Nicks football is a sad sight.
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Good:
Sholl’s ball handling in the wet. Was a massive standout. Completely faded out of the game late but when it was there to be won, he was best on ground.
Berry’s hands in close and tackling.
Thilthorpe’s dominant last qtr and successful return.
Bond’s blanket job on Higgins.
Zac muthafking Taylor. Looks an absolutely elite prospect.
Billy Dowling. Such an honest player and really knows how to play within his own capabilities.
Butts really putting together some great form.
Murray looking beastly again.
Keays is another putting together some really solid form (although watching him kick a football is painful).
Dawson played a great captain’s game after an absolute stinker last week.
Murphy was actually pretty good I thought. Wet weather suited him.
Bad:
Laird’s disposal and decision making.
Brodie Smith. Put a fork in him.
Rachele. Confidence shot. Zero impact.
O’Brien’s ruckwork - he has absolutely no idea where he’s tapping it, or why he’s tapping it there.
Michalanney’s disposal is garbage.
Ugly:
Some of the most ludicrous umpiring I’ve seen in a long time. Comical deliberate decisions against both sides. Comical kicking in danger decisions not paid to both sides. Obvious holding the ball decisions not paid to both sides. Himmelberg took a strong mark AND had his arm ripped off and it was play on. Umpiring is at an all-time low and the AFL have their head in the sand.
Sholl’s ball handling in the wet. Was a massive standout. Completely faded out of the game late but when it was there to be won, he was best on ground.
Berry’s hands in close and tackling.
Thilthorpe’s dominant last qtr and successful return.
Bond’s blanket job on Higgins.
Zac muthafking Taylor. Looks an absolutely elite prospect.
Billy Dowling. Such an honest player and really knows how to play within his own capabilities.
Butts really putting together some great form.
Murray looking beastly again.
Keays is another putting together some really solid form (although watching him kick a football is painful).
Dawson played a great captain’s game after an absolute stinker last week.
Murphy was actually pretty good I thought. Wet weather suited him.
Bad:
Laird’s disposal and decision making.
Brodie Smith. Put a fork in him.
Rachele. Confidence shot. Zero impact.
O’Brien’s ruckwork - he has absolutely no idea where he’s tapping it, or why he’s tapping it there.
Michalanney’s disposal is garbage.
Ugly:
Some of the most ludicrous umpiring I’ve seen in a long time. Comical deliberate decisions against both sides. Comical kicking in danger decisions not paid to both sides. Obvious holding the ball decisions not paid to both sides. Himmelberg took a strong mark AND had his arm ripped off and it was play on. Umpiring is at an all-time low and the AFL have their head in the sand.
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Good:
The Bear in The Square
Shure Handed Scholly
Well Organised Wetties
Bad:
Ross won’t pay his phone bill
Free kick fanatics in green
Saints have no forwards
Ugly:
How dare anyone question the choice of sub!
The Bear in The Square
Shure Handed Scholly
Well Organised Wetties
Bad:
Ross won’t pay his phone bill
Free kick fanatics in green
Saints have no forwards
Ugly:
How dare anyone question the choice of sub!
I'm genuinely impressed how the club has kept Dowling and Taylor out the team.
Absolute naturals
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Last quarter was the most fun of the season.
The kids look alright.
The kids look alright.
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Hopefully hear more of him next season if Fox calling all games.
No doubt but a lot of that is that a lot of them have played very few games. Dawson rankine crouch soligo taylor dowling all look good. Add a top mid this year and keep giving them games. Curtin could be the best of all of them too
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At this point, no. Needs more, of course, but it's in a much healthier spot compared to last year. Last year was Dawson and Laird as a two man wrecking ball, alongside a hope and a prayer.
This year, we've seen Rankine has come in and right now, is a top 10 player in the comp as a mid--forward. Dawson has backed up last year quite well, though not to the same heights. Soligo has come on and done a solid job as a third mid. Laird is still putting up respectable numbers, ditto Matt Crouch pre-injury. The base is there for a rather solid and well rounded group in 2025, though it probably requires Soligo to take the next step without any genuine additions - or a big in and under clearance winner to come forth. A new ruck, and one that could help out with ground work, would go a long way as well.
The area that's killing Adelaide at the moment is at half back. Sure, injuries with Milera have hurt - as we lost a genuine playmaker - but we've had a lot of issues transitioning the ball from defense to midfield. It's likely using Dawson more defensively would help alleviate it seeing as it stands, with Milera wiped and Smith finding the cliff, it is looking dire with just Hinge.
I do think there is wisdom in saying lets not get ahead of ourselves with the kids though. Plenty have come through, looked a million dollars in a debut period and disappeared once the momentum faded.
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We are calling for them to be consistent - even if they get it wrong, make the same call for both sides. But that really was just ridiculous!
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The bad:
the happy clappers only turn up when we win. and expecct us to believe in their positivity bullshit.
the happy clappers only turn up when we win. and expecct us to believe in their positivity bullshit.
