Review Slow starting Cats come storming home to defeat Tigers by 30 points

[Oisin_the_Goat]

Didn't think there was much wrong with Mullin tonight. Got a bit of the ball and has legs. But yeah he's not a game changer atm.
Thank goodness we re signed Holmes !

 

[Romeoh1]

I’l take it. But I’m not celebrating that.

Nup, but I’m still glad to get a win.

 

[feelinfeline]

He wasn't terrible early but of course could have done more - worth mentioning ''hamstring awareness'' was offered as the reason for his substitution rather than a tactical/form issue.

Regardless I agree that Rohan's inclusion coincided with a change in the team's fortunes.

Two possessions so ‘not terrible’? Arguable.

 

[Generalissimo]

I will put it simply like this.

If we play like we did tonight, we will lose our next 3 games in a row and go 8-7. Very simple.

Need a huge lifr

If we play the first half like we did the second, we beat the Tuggers 20 goals to 6. The Tuggers may be shit, but four quarters of that would surely beat GWS, Port, Melbourne, and at least be competitive against the Swans.

 

[BennyGan]

Thought Mullin kept showing a bit, took a step back by being a bit tentative tonight and caught out of position but that will happen. Still did some nice things and he has an incredible ability to turn on the spot. Guy will be a gun, playing in the twos won’t help him, has to learn in the big league and he’s developing well

Athletically he's great, still doesn't kick it when he needs to. I'm rooting for him but it's hard to carry a dude that doesn't want to kick the footy. Could be damaging with his speed if he ran forward and kicked it but he doesn't seem to want to take that on yet. Think a spell in the vfl would do him good.

 

[cat_fanatic]

Tigers were playing extremely high pressure footy in the first half.

It wouldn't matter who we were playing, with that sort of pressure, it's unlikely to have a high scoring outcome for us. But it's unsustainable, particularly for a young side, which is why we improved in the second half.

If Sydney bring that pressure again next week, we will struggle again. But again, it's unsustainable, even for them.

I actually think we are a sneaky chance for an upset.

 

[Oisin_the_Goat]

Got a feeling we'll knock of Sydney next week. We should string a few wins together now we have confidence back.

 

[Reppie]

Whats become clear even after all these of success fear still rules your lives and i find pretty sad

 

[Chinacats]

Slow start again a bit concerning. Got things going when we won the clearances. Bowes changed the momentum of the game….
Bowes, Holmes & Dempsey all good…
Close’s best game of the season too ….

 

[STPer18]

Ollie Dempsey's two late goals in Q2 won us the game. When we get first hands on the ball like we did constantly in the 2nd half we look a completely different team.

 

[OddYears]

O. Henry and Rohan both offered so little that I'm really wondering if we need either of them and should bring an extra mid in instead.

Ohenry just no good in the wet. He’s been well down on output every game that’s had a sprinkle

 

[feelinfeline]

You’re being very dramatic and emotional. Nobody is crying like a child or that unhappy.

If you can’t handle reasonable criticism of the side, then maybe knitting is more your go as well.

Believe it or not, but you can play crap footy and win.. Especially against the second worst side in the AFL.

Who beat the top side and lost to the second-placed side by 12 points.

 

[foxdog50]

It felt like a 10 point win... pleased I don't want to sound like a winger. But we are only making the numbers...

 

[Zouz Kitty]

Your a fun sponge

Who?
Who is Art?

 

[Hinkley29]

You’re being very dramatic and emotional. Nobody is crying like a child or that unhappy.

If you can’t handle reasonable criticism of the side, then maybe knitting is more your go as well.

Believe it or not, but you can play crap footy and win.. Especially against the second worst side in the AFL.

Go and have a look at the game stats.

It was an absolute flogging, more like a 10 goal win than 5. Certainly not worth carrying on like a tool and throwing around words like “crap footy”.

But hey, you can “enjoy” the game any way you want.

 

[Reppie]

Who?
Who is Art?
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Exactly

 

[Pivo]

This game kept the questions coming for me but the biggest question I have is; do Richmond supporters boo Prestia's hamstrings as much as they boo Stewart since those things have caused the human meatball to miss way more footy than Stewart's hit did.

 

[TheCattery2007]

I’ve been waiting all season for Dempsey to fall away - if anything he’s just getting better each week and has become a very important player for our structure. Rather incredible!

30 points is about right for a Richmond side completely decimated. First half was ordinary but the second half was good as we can build on it.

IN next week - Danger, Clark, Blitz and Stanley

Out - Mullen, Zac T, Conway, Neale



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[Zouz Kitty]

Exactly

As long as I’m a fun sponge

 

[Reppie]

As long as I’m a fun sponge

Always

 

[calder_daddy]

Ohenry just no good in the wet. He’s been well down on output every game that’s had a sprinkle

I’d argue his better games are in the wet
Player in front type, keeps it simple

 

[Cursed Cat]

Voted MVP tonight.

Without wanting to get too autobiographical (yeah right); for reasons I moved from Footy's Heartland in inner Melbourne to FNQ around 6 seasons ago now.

It's been a cultural adjustment in terms of the reach of Aussie Rules - but it has not been a disheartening experience by any means; there is an AFL presence up here.

Jack Bowes played for a club up here in the same suburb that myself and my family now reside, the somewhat infamous Manunda.

I've followed Bowes career reasonably closely.
I've never been wholly convinced; but there is no doubt he has the kind of talent that shines like a beacon to other kids up in the Far North.

My kid has started playing up here over the past couple of seasons, and there are one or two other kids that you see kicking around that are clearly under-consideration for an AFL pathway.

 

[Reppie]

 

[The_Koulouriotis_Fan]

Athletically he's great, still doesn't kick it when he needs to. I'm rooting for him but it's hard to carry a dude that doesn't want to kick the footy. Could be damaging with his speed if he ran forward and kicked it but he doesn't seem to want to take that on yet. Think a spell in the vfl would do him good.

I felt he kicked a bit more a few weeks ago & some absolute rippers too. Probably gets notes from the coaches and over corrects. I think with him it will be 2 steps forward 1 step back. He’s a mature player who has the skills, just needs to learn in by playing in the pace of the AFL. Unless he starts having a negative effect on the team, I’d keep on playing him.

 

[catters05]

So….. how the fk do we beat Sydney in Sydney…..