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There were some good signs - Green took his opportunities and was rewarded on the scoreboard. A lot to like about this kid. Ralphsmith was everywhere with Mansell in the first half. Banks was ok in patches and trying Brown up forward was interesting. Although I see Gibcus there next year, Brown could be an option. Picking Ryan in a wet weather contest was stupid. I liked Kozi's game, but lamented Miller's. Baker looks like he has tuned out.
Rioli didn't play like a Rioli all day and cost us a couple goals. Graham did the job on Coniglio, and I though he did well after Coniglio was subbed. I still think Prestia has another season in him and teamed with Taranto and Hopper we will win a lot of clearances, but I think Bolton must be played more in the midfield for the outside run.
I wish others would take notice of the leadership and intent of Nank. He was monstrous in this game- a real captain's game. Shame others didn't lift. Short was the exact opposite. It has been a while since I've seen a player win a B&F in a Premiership team devolve into a player that should be dropped in an injury ravaged 18th placed team. MacIntosh should be penciling in a retirement game asap.
This year is a write off and unfortunately our eye has to be on the prize of Pick #1 and a second pick in the first round. Keep playing the kids, but we have to sort out the drop off from some players who are just not performing.
Our forward line cohesion is worse than what we had running around in 1984. More mid time for Bolton, and I would try Gray as a swing forward / back. Leave Balta back.
Out - Taranto (conc), Sonsie, Macintosh, Ryan
In - Dusty, Bauer, McAuliffe, Blight (Not Gray)
Rioli didn't play like a Rioli all day and cost us a couple goals. Graham did the job on Coniglio, and I though he did well after Coniglio was subbed. I still think Prestia has another season in him and teamed with Taranto and Hopper we will win a lot of clearances, but I think Bolton must be played more in the midfield for the outside run.
I wish others would take notice of the leadership and intent of Nank. He was monstrous in this game- a real captain's game. Shame others didn't lift. Short was the exact opposite. It has been a while since I've seen a player win a B&F in a Premiership team devolve into a player that should be dropped in an injury ravaged 18th placed team. MacIntosh should be penciling in a retirement game asap.
This year is a write off and unfortunately our eye has to be on the prize of Pick #1 and a second pick in the first round. Keep playing the kids, but we have to sort out the drop off from some players who are just not performing.
Our forward line cohesion is worse than what we had running around in 1984. More mid time for Bolton, and I would try Gray as a swing forward / back. Leave Balta back.
Out - Taranto (conc), Sonsie, Macintosh, Ryan
In - Dusty, Bauer, McAuliffe, Blight (Not Gray)
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