Review Walyalup Beat The Reigning Premiers, Time To Book The Bus?

[Dump Truck]

Brandon Walker is one of the best lockdown defenders in the competition. And he's only going to get better

 

[DocT]

Brandon Walker is one of the best lockdown defenders in the competition. And he's only going to get better

Yeah. He's one of those players who I notice in the play far more than on the stats sheet. He sparks as well as gets the job done.

 

[dexter_]

Yeah. He's one of those players who I notice in the play far more than on the stats sheet. He sparks as well as gets the job done.

He's been noticeably less fumbly this year as well.

 

[Dump Truck]

Yeah. He's one of those players who I notice in the play far more than on the stats sheet. He sparks as well as gets the job done.

Certain things he does amazes me. The sort of things not on a stat sheet or highlighted post-game. But the eye test suggests he'll be a genuine weapon for us over the next 10+years!

 

[s_wd6]

Brandon Walker is one of the best lockdown defenders in the competition. And he's only going to get better

He's such a luxury to have when he's at his best. A defender being 1v1 chasing the loose ball with the oppos quickest small fwd is so often a certain goal but everytime I see Walker them I'm so full of confidence that he's winning the ball back.

 

[royale with cheese]

You guys will love this, watching the game with my mum that doesn't read footy social media these days comments "Geez that Banfield is a good player!".

My son commenting on his missed shots: "he's normally so good".

 

[royale with cheese]

Brandon Walker is one of the best lockdown defenders in the competition. And he's only going to get better

I've been a massive fan since his first game. Got way too much criticism for his mistakes and not enough recognition for how good he is at defending. He's only 20.

 

[Van_Dyke]

I think it might have been Snuffaluphagus a week or two back who said if Fyfe stays fit we make finals, and utterly convinced that's the case. showed some trademark fyfe stuff today and was huge at the start of the 3rd

 

[Madas]

This security guard might get a few coaches votes. That tackle. Credit to the wierdo invader for holding the grab though.
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Any more footage of this ?

 

[Madas]

The Bailey bashing is just pathetic the guy is 100% playing his role and then some. Deserves his spot 100%!


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Bain field is the epitome of effort > ability

 

[Bastyy]

I think it might have been Snuffaluphagus a week or two back who said if Fyfe stays fit we make finals, and utterly convinced that's the case. showed some trademark fyfe stuff today and was huge at the start of the 3rd

The double shove that lead to the Schultz goal in the second quarter was brilliant, very exciting stuff

 

[royale with cheese]

If Banfield is our worst player, and he has a bunch of shots on goal and a number of score involvements against the reigning premier, then we must be pretty good.

 

[masai tu]

Imagine telling someone at the start of the year we'd beat both grand finalists but lose a home game to North

Lmao

That is Freo to a T.

 

[theGav56]

We've managed to claw back to W/L parity after an awful start and our % is a smidge over 100. AFAIC the real season starts from here, we've reset the clock and now we get to see what the real Freo looks like. Can't wait.

Fair enough. Plus it is better to be here after wins against some of the better teams hopefully relegating the early season losses to an aberration.

 

[s_wd6]

If Banfield is our worst player, and he has a bunch of shots on goal and a number of score involvements against the reigning premier, then we must be pretty good.

4 marks i50 too pretty solid, especially considering he's usually not bad from the set shot.

 

[Westy2487]

Just when you think things are dire they suddenly turn. I remember reading that Freo are a manic depressive team. A perfect description. Go well boys the black fella spirit is alive. I love this team.

 

[muzzington]

You're forgetting there's probably some Vic kid who had 11 touches and a mark.

George Wardlaw.

 

[Fyfetheknife]

Not sure if it’s been pointed out, so thought I’d bring attention to Banfield’s effort in the 3rd that lead to Walters 3rd goal.

Ball to be won deep on the wing against the boundary, destined to go out of play. He just thumps it forward to Amiss, handball chain > goal.

Supreme footy IQ.

 

[s_wd6]

George Wardlaw.

Lol watch them give it to him from 1 average give vs Amiss who's kicked more goals than any other eligible rising star this season.

 

[Footskill]

Not sure if it’s been pointed out, so thought I’d bring attention to Banfield’s effort in the 3rd that lead to Walters 3rd goal.

Ball to be won deep on the wing against the boundary, destined to go out of play. He just thumps it forward to Amiss, handball chain > goal.

Supreme footy IQ.

Think the haters rather focus on so called clangers lol.

Not to mention the squaring kick to Walters or the quick play on from the 50 m penalty to schulz to Treacy ..both ended up in goals..

Even the goals he does kick, they dismiss as lucky rather than put it down as being able to read the play and position accordingly

 

[Purple Suit]

I think it might have been Snuffaluphagus a week or two back who said if Fyfe stays fit we make finals, and utterly convinced that's the case. showed some trademark fyfe stuff today and was huge at the start of the 3rd

I think there is more chance of us making finals than Fyfe staying fit. They aren’t mutually exclusive events.

 

[FreoGirl]

I'm off to the G this weekend. I was preparing for a heart full of hurt, but you just never know with Freo

 

[Superkoops]

Not sure if it’s been pointed out, so thought I’d bring attention to Banfield’s effort in the 3rd that lead to Walters 3rd goal.

Ball to be won deep on the wing against the boundary, destined to go out of play. He just thumps it forward to Amiss, handball chain > goal.

Supreme footy IQ.

Liked Banfield’s game and he had been good the past month.

Shame that IQ deserted him in round 2. He should have punched just like he did in your example but against North punched the ball through for a behind to secure a draw and then we could have pushed on for a win over North with still around 90secs remaining.

 

[FreoGirl]

Think the haters rather focus on so called clangers lol.

Not to mention the squaring kick to Walters or the quick play on from the 50 m penalty to schulz to Treacy ..both ended up in goals..

Even the goals he does kick, they dismiss as lucky rather than put it down as being able to read the play and position accordingly

I stopped coming to this board as frequently because of the ongoing negativity towards Banfield, Hughes (and even Fyfe). It's incredibly unpleasant, and often unjustified.

Banfield has been awesome since he's been given the opportunity to play regular games, instead of always being the sub. Loved his interview tonight where he talked about being fearful of being dropped each week. That's horrible pressure that so many others have not had to endure.

 

[Footskill]

Liked Banfield’s game and he had been good the past month.

Shame that IQ deserted him in round 2. He should have punched just like he did in your example but against North punched the ball through for a behind to secure a draw and then we could have pushed on for a win over North with still around 90secs remaining.

Don't think players know exact time left. Perhaps it was that close to goal he was looking for a win rather than a draw and punching it back in one of the players had chance to get it.

Also from a kick in, it gives them a chance to set up and perhaps a chance to get it up the other end of the ground for them to score.