Prismall?
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:54 pm
Ready?
I don't know what to make of it...Hickmott putting up Prismalls name when he coached the side to a 112 point obliteration.
We have to make a change in the midfield, we were taken to school by the cats yesterday.
but who do you drop?
Prismall, Watts impress
Brent Diamond | June 1, 2009 - 12:42AM
ESSENDON midfielder Brent Prismall is set to make his comeback against Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Sunday after playing his best VFL match since his return from a knee reconstruction in the Bendigo Bombers' 112-point loss to Sandringham yesterday.
And Melbourne's No.1 draft selection Jack Watts is likely to come under serious consideration for his much-anticipated senior debut in the Queens Birthday clash against Collingwood next Monday after a rampant display in Casey's 36-point win over Geelong.
Former Cat Prismall racked up 33 disposals against a dominant Zebras midfield to gain full praise from his coach Adrian Hickmott, who says he's ready to go.
"From my point of view I reckon he's right", Hickmott said.
"I'll be pushing him up on selection on Tuesday to say he looks right."
"His lateral movement is fine, his attack on the ball was good. I thought he used the ball pretty good too and that takes composure", he said.
In further good news for the Bombers, Andrew Welsh also got through unscathed in his return match from a leg injury.
It is just three months since Welsh's leg was smashed in a tackle during an intra-club match.
The 26-year-old played a half of football yesterday where he racked up 12 disposals across half back but Hickmott said expects Welsh to play up to 80 minutes in the VFL next week before returning to the AFL.
"Andrew Welsh was on a time limit today but to come through the game, I was proud of him. I think Andrew Welsh is such a selfless player because he goes out there and roughs a few up for the team itself.".
Scott Lucas was starved of opportunities up forward before plucking 13 disposals in a roaming ruckman role.
"We put him in the ruck and used him as a solution down back", Hickmott said.
"What we wanted for him was to get some ball in his hands and when he got it, he was good. I thought his second efforts were pretty good."
In a blow for the Bombers, Jay Nash has a suspected shoulder injury after being taken off the ground in the first two minutes of the match, while defender Michael Hurley is expected to miss the next month after sustaining a wrist injury last week for Bendigo.
But Demons fans may not have to wait too much longer to see their prized recruit with Watts, impressing in a variety of roles and snaring 23 disposals.
"He's been consistent, so it will depend what role Melbourne have for him", Scorpions coach Peter German said.
"He was really impressive today. The last few weeks he has been very capable up the ground. He played across half forward.
"We played him in a variety of roles but his form over the last couple of weeks has been very consistent."
Russell Robertson, who was dumped after his goalkicking effort last week, sprayed some shots, finishing with 3.6 but German said he ticked all the boxes.
"He worked really hard and took 12 marks and gave good contests and tackled and chased", he said.
Meanwhile St Kilda defender Sean Dempster also got through unscathed for Sandringham in his return from a knee injury, while Jack Steven racked up 32 disposals.
Zebras coach Andy Lovell said key Saints Max Hudghton and Matt Maguire continued to put their hand up for senior selection.
"Max has played three (VFL matches) now and we know Goose has played all eight", Lovell said.
"They were both really solid...when an opportunity comes up, they'll be considered just like the other boys. It's just a matter of getting the match fitness that they need."
I don't know what to make of it...Hickmott putting up Prismalls name when he coached the side to a 112 point obliteration.
We have to make a change in the midfield, we were taken to school by the cats yesterday.
but who do you drop?
Prismall, Watts impress
Brent Diamond | June 1, 2009 - 12:42AM
ESSENDON midfielder Brent Prismall is set to make his comeback against Adelaide at Etihad Stadium on Sunday after playing his best VFL match since his return from a knee reconstruction in the Bendigo Bombers' 112-point loss to Sandringham yesterday.
And Melbourne's No.1 draft selection Jack Watts is likely to come under serious consideration for his much-anticipated senior debut in the Queens Birthday clash against Collingwood next Monday after a rampant display in Casey's 36-point win over Geelong.
Former Cat Prismall racked up 33 disposals against a dominant Zebras midfield to gain full praise from his coach Adrian Hickmott, who says he's ready to go.
"From my point of view I reckon he's right", Hickmott said.
"I'll be pushing him up on selection on Tuesday to say he looks right."
"His lateral movement is fine, his attack on the ball was good. I thought he used the ball pretty good too and that takes composure", he said.
In further good news for the Bombers, Andrew Welsh also got through unscathed in his return match from a leg injury.
It is just three months since Welsh's leg was smashed in a tackle during an intra-club match.
The 26-year-old played a half of football yesterday where he racked up 12 disposals across half back but Hickmott said expects Welsh to play up to 80 minutes in the VFL next week before returning to the AFL.
"Andrew Welsh was on a time limit today but to come through the game, I was proud of him. I think Andrew Welsh is such a selfless player because he goes out there and roughs a few up for the team itself.".
Scott Lucas was starved of opportunities up forward before plucking 13 disposals in a roaming ruckman role.
"We put him in the ruck and used him as a solution down back", Hickmott said.
"What we wanted for him was to get some ball in his hands and when he got it, he was good. I thought his second efforts were pretty good."
In a blow for the Bombers, Jay Nash has a suspected shoulder injury after being taken off the ground in the first two minutes of the match, while defender Michael Hurley is expected to miss the next month after sustaining a wrist injury last week for Bendigo.
But Demons fans may not have to wait too much longer to see their prized recruit with Watts, impressing in a variety of roles and snaring 23 disposals.
"He's been consistent, so it will depend what role Melbourne have for him", Scorpions coach Peter German said.
"He was really impressive today. The last few weeks he has been very capable up the ground. He played across half forward.
"We played him in a variety of roles but his form over the last couple of weeks has been very consistent."
Russell Robertson, who was dumped after his goalkicking effort last week, sprayed some shots, finishing with 3.6 but German said he ticked all the boxes.
"He worked really hard and took 12 marks and gave good contests and tackled and chased", he said.
Meanwhile St Kilda defender Sean Dempster also got through unscathed for Sandringham in his return from a knee injury, while Jack Steven racked up 32 disposals.
Zebras coach Andy Lovell said key Saints Max Hudghton and Matt Maguire continued to put their hand up for senior selection.
"Max has played three (VFL matches) now and we know Goose has played all eight", Lovell said.
"They were both really solid...when an opportunity comes up, they'll be considered just like the other boys. It's just a matter of getting the match fitness that they need."
