What I Liked
What I Liked
Hurley, Crameri, Dempsey, Howlett, Zaka, and Melksham all seem to have improved since last time I saw them.
Watson, McVeigh, and Fletcher just dominated the first match against Brisbane which good players should do in that situation.
Players working hard to get back without the football. Good defensive preassure.
I like the look of Heppell. Though his kicking last night was not in the A class that I had been told it was.
Watson, McVeigh, and Fletcher just dominated the first match against Brisbane which good players should do in that situation.
Players working hard to get back without the football. Good defensive preassure.
I like the look of Heppell. Though his kicking last night was not in the A class that I had been told it was.
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Agree with all of the above....
I think you can add Browne and Hibberd to the impressive youngsters list as well.
Loved Lonergans attack on the footy in the middle last night!!
I think you can add Browne and Hibberd to the impressive youngsters list as well.
Loved Lonergans attack on the footy in the middle last night!!
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might be harder then ever to settle on a best 22 for a while after last night, much to like indeed
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(6 games) - 65 kicks, 33 marks, 52 handballs, 4 tackles, 3 Hit Outs, 2 goals
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I think we will need to give Heppell a little bit of time to get to get used to the pace and the his kicking will get better. Alot of positives from last night, just need to make sure we can continue to develop our young players who are going to be in their 1st-3rd season as they are our future premiership players.
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Browne, Hibberd and Heppell all showed they can get the ball. So at least they known how to read the play. They had it plenty.
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McVeigh will thrive under Hirdy. He'll give every ounce of whatever football life he has left. I felt he lost the passion last year - as did many other players.
Zaharakis plays like Mr Cool. He seems to have ample time to sum up the situation and generally does something damaging. I said elsewhere he reminds me of Mercs at times.
Liked Crameri's contribution. I wasn't sure if he'd make it from the games I saw of him last year, but he certainly made an impact last night.
Impressed by Heppell's input in the first match. He certainly has the moves to get out of trouble in tight situations.
Hurley was excellent. What impresses me mostly about him is that he fights for the loose ground ball just as hard as any small bloke - generally wins it and does something with it.
Gumbleton worries me. A lot. Just seems to lose himself under the ball a hell of a lot of times. I don't think it's a bad kick coming in, I just think he mis-reads the flight.
Where the hell is Anthony Long?
Zaharakis plays like Mr Cool. He seems to have ample time to sum up the situation and generally does something damaging. I said elsewhere he reminds me of Mercs at times.
Liked Crameri's contribution. I wasn't sure if he'd make it from the games I saw of him last year, but he certainly made an impact last night.
Impressed by Heppell's input in the first match. He certainly has the moves to get out of trouble in tight situations.
Hurley was excellent. What impresses me mostly about him is that he fights for the loose ground ball just as hard as any small bloke - generally wins it and does something with it.
Gumbleton worries me. A lot. Just seems to lose himself under the ball a hell of a lot of times. I don't think it's a bad kick coming in, I just think he mis-reads the flight.
Where the hell is Anthony Long?
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I also thought that 2 of our most maligned players made good contributions namely Jetta and Henry. I also thought that TB held his own in the ruck or was probably just shaded.
The intensity was fantatstic.
Nealgle just got in the way and Myers was good and bad. I am still not sold on Hooker.
Hurley down forward was a real luxury and great to see.
The intensity was fantatstic.
Nealgle just got in the way and Myers was good and bad. I am still not sold on Hooker.
Hurley down forward was a real luxury and great to see.
Too far for Baker now he's on to it, now he’s got it, OPEN GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Dons are in front by one point at the 8 minute mark
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Also throw in Howlett and Sammy for their attack on the ball. Their work in the packs was senstational.
Too far for Baker now he's on to it, now he’s got it, OPEN GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Dons are in front by one point at the 8 minute mark
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Anthony Long is still injured BD.... hamstrings.... Daniher still out of action as well at the moment. These two boys can't seem to get any luck with injuries at the moment.
Hooker and Myers made way too many errors in the back half on Friday night... I know its still very early on but it was a little concerning. Myers is better suited to a midfield role which is where he plays when in the Bendigo side.
Licha, Prizz and Dyson were ordinary as well.
Interesting to see who makes the cut for the full length hit out against the Dees next weekend!
Hooker and Myers made way too many errors in the back half on Friday night... I know its still very early on but it was a little concerning. Myers is better suited to a midfield role which is where he plays when in the Bendigo side.
Licha, Prizz and Dyson were ordinary as well.
Interesting to see who makes the cut for the full length hit out against the Dees next weekend!
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Cheers Merky.Mrs Mercuri wrote:Anthony Long is still injured BD.... hamstrings.... Daniher still out of action as well at the moment. These two boys can't seem to get any luck with injuries at the moment.
Hooker and Myers made way too many errors in the back half on Friday night... I know its still very early on but it was a little concerning. Myers is better suited to a midfield role which is where he plays when in the Bendigo side.
Licha, Prizz and Dyson were ordinary as well.
Interesting to see who makes the cut for the full length hit out against the Dees next weekend!
Bloody Daniher is permanently injured it seems. Is he trying to break Andrew Lee's record?
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I've said it before and I'll say it again... Myers is no bloody good. Unless they can surgically remove the rod that is up his arse, he won't get anywhere.
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Now I am worried that you are worried - I am really banking on this guy coming good.BenDoolan wrote:
Gumbleton worries me. A lot. Just seems to lose himself under the ball a hell of a lot of times. I don't think it's a bad kick coming in, I just think he mis-reads the flight.
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So Hurley up forward then?
I think our forward line may struggle without him and it also takes pressure off Gumbleton and make it easier for him.
The backline is still in safe hands with Pears and Fletcher.
I think our forward line may struggle without him and it also takes pressure off Gumbleton and make it easier for him.
The backline is still in safe hands with Pears and Fletcher.
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Pears wont play this year.
He kicks on the left
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
He kicks on the riiiiiiiiigggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhttttttttttttt
That boy Hurley
Makes Riewoldt look shite!
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Yep i agree.... no way would I want the club to risk him if he just isnt right..... promote Crameri and let Tayte have the year to recover fully....Rossoneri wrote:Pears wont play this year.
Fletch and Hooker can hold down the fort with Hurley as well if needed. Hille and Ryder forward with Gumby and possibly even Carlisle could be the setup...
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Wait, what? I must have missed something, I thought he was coming back soon-ish.Rossoneri wrote:Pears wont play this year.
I'm not certain that Gumbleton is ready to be the main target in the forward line. Carlisle looked good last year, has he bulked up at all?Mrs Mercuri wrote:Fletch and Hooker can hold down the fort with Hurley as well if needed. Hille and Ryder forward with Gumby and possibly even Carlisle could be the setup...
Either Hille and Ryder are going to be very important, or we have to hope that Hooker's lost the brain farts.
Ultimately, I wish we had 2 Hurleys.
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I have been saying that for a long too too gimps. It seems like your the only one other than me that seems to see this. I watched the game(s) and Myers just looked horrible as always.Gimps wrote:I've said it before and I'll say it again... Myers is no bloody good. Unless they can surgically remove the rod that is up his arse, he won't get anywhere.
Neagle is in no way a backman. To think once he said he wanted to hold down CHB for us...LOL. He took over for Lloyd, how apt was that. Lloyd was strictly a FF and so too is Neagle. Neagle has good hands and a good kick. Big body, just no desire it seems. Seems to run out of gas by half time too.
Hurly looks dangerous up forward, but we may need him down back. We have a few talls that can play upfront, Ryder, Hille, Gumby, Neagle. But of thos who can go back except Ryder? So Hurly may have to go back coz Neagle certainly cant and Pears is injured.
Plus Hooker is no KPP either. Flanker at best IMO.
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"a number of weeks" is the term being given from the club....... tells us nothing reallyj-mac31 wrote:Wait, what? I must have missed something, I thought he was coming back soon-ish.Rossoneri wrote:Pears wont play this year.
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Captain of the first BomberTalk International Test Squad
BT Soccer World Cup Champion
Captain of the Bombertalk Reds 3rd with 4 wins - 108.30%
(6 games) - 65 kicks, 33 marks, 52 handballs, 4 tackles, 3 Hit Outs, 2 goals
Captain of the first BomberTalk International Test Squad
BT Soccer World Cup Champion
Captain of the Bombertalk Reds 3rd with 4 wins - 108.30%
(6 games) - 65 kicks, 33 marks, 52 handballs, 4 tackles, 3 Hit Outs, 2 goals
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The latest on Pears:
Hamilton said that while Tayte Pears was making impressive progress with his concerns, the Club would continue to take a cautious approach with his recovery.
“With Tayte we are treating his recovery conservatively and it is a gradual process because we want to get it right.”
“Tayte is out running and is gradually building up his training, but is still a number of weeks away.”
Hamilton said that while Tayte Pears was making impressive progress with his concerns, the Club would continue to take a cautious approach with his recovery.
“With Tayte we are treating his recovery conservatively and it is a gradual process because we want to get it right.”
“Tayte is out running and is gradually building up his training, but is still a number of weeks away.”
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Lots to like - but hey it was Round 1 NAB Cup!
Gold - Intensity - around the ball and defensive pressure.
Silver - Tom Bellchambers - need this bloke to step up - crucial as we have no real ruck stocks if Hille goes down again.
Bronze - Watching Brisvegas implode - Brainless Voss (Bombers and Carlscum dodged a bullet there) - any team that recruited Citizen Fevola deserves all they get.
Gold - Intensity - around the ball and defensive pressure.
Silver - Tom Bellchambers - need this bloke to step up - crucial as we have no real ruck stocks if Hille goes down again.
Bronze - Watching Brisvegas implode - Brainless Voss (Bombers and Carlscum dodged a bullet there) - any team that recruited Citizen Fevola deserves all they get.
My material isn't very good..Oh...and then there's the bladder problem.