by PatowalongaPirate » Thu Jul 02, 2020 11:29 pm
by DOC » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:10 am
by wedgetail » Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:12 pm
DOC wrote:Saw both these sides last week.
The Eagles were unable to score all but a behind for 2 quarters but when they did fire looked good. To me they still have good depth and plenty of tall marking options. Lonergan back is a big inclusion. Sharrad being dropped will surprise many. He had 9 tackles. 4 clearances, 12 disposals and ran hard.
Sturt started last week with a bang. Johnson and Davis gave them 2 big targets, and they pressed up the ground well. Have some handy inclusions.
I originally thought the Eagles in this one but lean towards Sturt now by 3 goals.
by Mr Fuller » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:54 pm
by Wedgie » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:36 pm
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by Jim05 » Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:14 pm
by MJP1993 » Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:34 pm
by DOC » Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:11 pm
DOC wrote:Saw both these sides last week.
The Eagles were unable to score all but a behind for 2 quarters but when they did fire looked good. To me they still have good depth and plenty of tall marking options. Lonergan back is a big inclusion. Sharrad being dropped will surprise many. He had 9 tackles. 4 clearances, 12 disposals and ran hard.
Sturt started last week with a bang. Johnson and Davis gave them 2 big targets, and they pressed up the ground well. Have some handy inclusions.
I originally thought the Eagles in this one but lean towards Sturt now by 3 goals.
by wedgetail » Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:24 pm
by Aerie » Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:53 pm
wedgetail wrote:Happy to be proven wrong on my tip after that result. Eags looked awful in the last 15 mins of second term and it was Sturt by how far at half time. Second half, Sturt were insipid and the Eagles were full of character. A very even team effort with Commit playing his best game for the club, Lonergan a valuable inclusion, Redden controlled the rucks esp in second half, Were, Mansel, O'Neil (all young players) were prominent and Poole, Foote and N Hayes were big contributors.
A lot to like about a more attacking game style, let's hope it's not a one off!
by MJP1993 » Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:47 pm
Aerie wrote:wedgetail wrote:Happy to be proven wrong on my tip after that result. Eags looked awful in the last 15 mins of second term and it was Sturt by how far at half time. Second half, Sturt were insipid and the Eagles were full of character. A very even team effort with Commit playing his best game for the club, Lonergan a valuable inclusion, Redden controlled the rucks esp in second half, Were, Mansel, O'Neil (all young players) were prominent and Poole, Foote and N Hayes were big contributors.
A lot to like about a more attacking game style, let's hope it's not a one off!
I reckon Commits effort going back with the flight late in that 2nd term, along with the class of Goldsworthy with 2 goals, kept the Eagles in it in that 2nd term in terms of belief.
Redden was killing them on the ball - it was just a matter of time before the Eagles worked out a way to make use of his dominance, which they did after half time. Lonergan’s big body was a very handy addition on ball and Toumpas and Foote were far more intense and effective this week.
These new players (and coach) are a breath of fresh air. All have pace and penetrating kicks. I thought Wehr and Mansell were excellent. Giuffreda was fantastic. Carcuro was impressive on the lead and may be the answer to that different dynamic in the forward line. Rowe as clever as always.
Really promising signs for the Eagles. They have the right mix of players in this group. Depth may be an issue down the track, but other than that, developing that winning mentality and consistent level of commitment with this new group can hopefully be fast-tracked by Sheedy and we can hit the suburban ovals running.
by Mr Fuller » Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:20 pm
by ferret » Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:14 am
Mr Fuller wrote:Yes - all comments about the sudden injection pace from these young players is spot on. Adds a new dynamic that we have not had in the team in ten years. We also seem to be moving the ball forward at a much faster pace than in previous seasons. It still feels we are a little too reliant on Rowe to kick 3-4 goals each week which is not sustainable so the only thing we are currently lacking is a key forward. I would like to see Von Bertouch permanently stationed up there all season because i think he has all the makings of a useful key forward.
What i like about our defence now is that we have stocked it with blokes who can deliver the ball well. Seymour, Weir and Mansell are beautiful field kicks and from here we can set up play further up the field.
Not sure how many players are knocking the door down in the reserves so agreed depth could be an issue. Anyone know how Pudney is going? I held hopes that he'd be a key midfielder for us this year after crossing from the Power but his first two games have been in the reserves.
Has Petrenko officially retired?
by Mr Fuller » Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:33 pm
ferret wrote:Mr Fuller wrote:Yes - all comments about the sudden injection pace from these young players is spot on. Adds a new dynamic that we have not had in the team in ten years. We also seem to be moving the ball forward at a much faster pace than in previous seasons. It still feels we are a little too reliant on Rowe to kick 3-4 goals each week which is not sustainable so the only thing we are currently lacking is a key forward. I would like to see Von Bertouch permanently stationed up there all season because i think he has all the makings of a useful key forward.
What i like about our defence now is that we have stocked it with blokes who can deliver the ball well. Seymour, Weir and Mansell are beautiful field kicks and from here we can set up play further up the field.
Not sure how many players are knocking the door down in the reserves so agreed depth could be an issue. Anyone know how Pudney is going? I held hopes that he'd be a key midfielder for us this year after crossing from the Power but his first two games have been in the reserves.
Has Petrenko officially retired?
Was very disappointed with Pudney's reserve game last week. I watched the whole game and he just contributed nothing. I always thought he would be a contender to play on a wing in the league team, but would not now come in to my calculations to get a league game. Comitogianni at this stage has gone way past him.
According to some of the players Petrenko will rest this season getting ready for a career finale in 2021.
Better players in the reserves last week were, Harry Morgan (5 goals), Jackson Lee, Connor McLeod, Matthew Mead and Ben Jungfer.
by Grenville » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:43 pm
by ferret » Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:42 am
Mr Fuller wrote:ferret wrote:Mr Fuller wrote:Yes - all comments about the sudden injection pace from these young players is spot on. Adds a new dynamic that we have not had in the team in ten years. We also seem to be moving the ball forward at a much faster pace than in previous seasons. It still feels we are a little too reliant on Rowe to kick 3-4 goals each week which is not sustainable so the only thing we are currently lacking is a key forward. I would like to see Von Bertouch permanently stationed up there all season because i think he has all the makings of a useful key forward.
What i like about our defence now is that we have stocked it with blokes who can deliver the ball well. Seymour, Weir and Mansell are beautiful field kicks and from here we can set up play further up the field.
Not sure how many players are knocking the door down in the reserves so agreed depth could be an issue. Anyone know how Pudney is going? I held hopes that he'd be a key midfielder for us this year after crossing from the Power but his first two games have been in the reserves.
Has Petrenko officially retired?
Was very disappointed with Pudney's reserve game last week. I watched the whole game and he just contributed nothing. I always thought he would be a contender to play on a wing in the league team, but would not now come in to my calculations to get a league game. Comitogianni at this stage has gone way past him.
According to some of the players Petrenko will rest this season getting ready for a career finale in 2021.
Better players in the reserves last week were, Harry Morgan (5 goals), Jackson Lee, Connor McLeod, Matthew Mead and Ben Jungfer.
I just remembered that last year the Eagles had recruited Liam Buxton from Victoria and he was probably viewed as our #1 target. No doubt Sheedy had him earmarked as that big key forward we currently lack. Its a huge shame that he decided to return back to Victoria early this year. Not sure whether this was due to COVID or whether he just didn't enjoy living here in SA. Holding out hopes that he will come back for season 2021. Von Bertouch could easily become our most important player this season given we also lack a bit of height in our defence.
by whybother » Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:46 pm
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