Shepherding/blocking

[Bomber_Fan]

Could somebody please explain to me why no-one on our team seems to perform this simple but important task? Straight to mind comes an occasion where Pears was caught holding the ball inside 50 because two of our players refused to shepherd or block the Adelaide's players run at Pears. Justifiably, Pears thought he was clear of this player. This has happened a fair few times this year and has been very disappointing facet of our game.

[BenDoolan]

Could somebody please explain to me why no-one on our team seems to perform this simple but important task? Straight to mind comes an occasion where Pears was caught holding the ball inside 50 because two of our players refused to shepherd or block the Adelaide's players run at Pears. Justifiably, Pears thought he was clear of this player. This has happened a fair few times this year and has been very disappointing facet of our game.

He was simply too slow to get rid of it. Other players around him went to provide a running option beside him, but they were covered. But yes, we lack in that area of the game, especially around stoppages.

[tonysoprano]

Pears was unlucky - Jetta should have done the job - but didn't. Again. Worried about this kid.

[hop]

Spot on 'T'

Jetta is just too small - not a quick as others - skills are average ATM. I can't see where he fits into our best 22.

Still - my biggest headache is being generated by Paddy Ryder. I don't know where this kid is at and we need him to play well if we are to be any chance of winning games this year.

[Boyler_Room]

Spot on 'T'

Jetta is just too small - not a quick as others - skills are average ATM. I can't see where he fits into our best 22.

Still - my biggest headache is being generated by Paddy Ryder. I don't know where this kid is at and we need him to play well if we are to be any chance of winning games this year.

Not as small as Alwyn Davey. The difference is Jetta didn't impose himself. Pears wasn't too slwo to get rid of it, he shouldn't have been that hot in the first place. Jetta should have laid a heavy bump on Douglas, instead he barely brushed past him as Douglas ran Pears down in his kicking motion. We seem to be lacking the basics (which we've been saying for weeks on end... maybe years now) although last night was a significant improvement on recent weeks.