I thought Atu’s game is being undersold a bit, he was so composed with ball in hand. Really stood out with his decision making and that goal was a ripper. Defensively, it seemed as though he was in the right position more often than not. I see a huge amount of potential upside with him.
The slower conditions really suited Phillips and Roos. Both showed an elite ability to find the footy and link up on the outside. Despite Phillips having less possessions I reckon he had more impact especially with his decision making and skill execution forward of centre. Had a couple of really crisp kicks inside forward 50.
P.Walker was okay without being outstanding, linked up well but isn’t really composed. Seems to be very one paced and rushes his disposal when under pressure. Early days yet, but I’m yet to see evidence of the elite long kicking which he was drafted for.
Thought Ford was fantastic, beautiful kick of the footy, works hard and makes the most of his chances. Going to be very dangerous as a 3rd forward at AFL level when his time comes. Most 3rd tall defenders will really struggle to match him in the air.
Campbell did what Campbell does. He is a fantastic VFL level footballer.
Menadue had a good game, thought he applied some good pressure and provided some good link up play.
Lazzaro was pretty much ineffective. Not really suited to half forward at VFL level, would like to see him up the ground and around the stoppages a bit more.
Hayden was obviously on limited minutes.
Provided some bone crunching tackles, but didn’t get much of the footy. Would want to make every post a winner from here on in.
Considering it was Ham’s first crack at this level he didn’t look out of place. Showed some courage and has a decent turn of foot.
The slower conditions really suited Phillips and Roos. Both showed an elite ability to find the footy and link up on the outside. Despite Phillips having less possessions I reckon he had more impact especially with his decision making and skill execution forward of centre. Had a couple of really crisp kicks inside forward 50.
P.Walker was okay without being outstanding, linked up well but isn’t really composed. Seems to be very one paced and rushes his disposal when under pressure. Early days yet, but I’m yet to see evidence of the elite long kicking which he was drafted for.
Thought Ford was fantastic, beautiful kick of the footy, works hard and makes the most of his chances. Going to be very dangerous as a 3rd forward at AFL level when his time comes. Most 3rd tall defenders will really struggle to match him in the air.
Campbell did what Campbell does. He is a fantastic VFL level footballer.
Menadue had a good game, thought he applied some good pressure and provided some good link up play.
Lazzaro was pretty much ineffective. Not really suited to half forward at VFL level, would like to see him up the ground and around the stoppages a bit more.
Hayden was obviously on limited minutes.
Provided some bone crunching tackles, but didn’t get much of the footy. Would want to make every post a winner from here on in.
Considering it was Ham’s first crack at this level he didn’t look out of place. Showed some courage and has a decent turn of foot.