by stampy » Sun May 14, 2023 3:17 am
by bulldogproud » Sun May 14, 2023 4:30 am
stampy wrote:looking forward to next week
by Pseudo » Sun May 14, 2023 9:43 am
bulldogproud wrote:stampy wrote:looking forward to next week
You like the State game that much?
by gazzamagoo » Sun May 14, 2023 10:11 am
stampy wrote:looking forward to next week
by Brodlach » Sun May 14, 2023 10:14 am
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by gazzamagoo » Sun May 14, 2023 11:00 am
Brodlach wrote:Glenelg win and there’s the three game buffer
by bulldogproud » Sun May 14, 2023 1:35 pm
Brodlach wrote:Glenelg win and there’s the three game buffer
by am Bays » Sun May 14, 2023 2:00 pm
gazzamagoo wrote:Brodlach wrote:Glenelg win and there’s the three game buffer
loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong way to go still.
by Spargo » Sun May 14, 2023 3:45 pm
bulldogproud wrote:Brodlach wrote:Glenelg win and there’s the three game buffer
If referring to the Stampy bet, Glenelg need a three position buffer, not game buffer. Still, I'd rather be in Stampy's position than mine at the moment.
Also, to complete the first half of the season Glenelg play the Crows and Sturt whilst we play Norwood and Port.
by bulldogproud » Sun May 14, 2023 4:21 pm
Spargo wrote:bulldogproud wrote:Brodlach wrote:Glenelg win and there’s the three game buffer
If referring to the Stampy bet, Glenelg need a three position buffer, not game buffer. Still, I'd rather be in Stampy's position than mine at the moment.
Also, to complete the first half of the season Glenelg play the Crows and Sturt whilst we play Norwood and Port.
*ahem*
by wedgetail » Sun May 14, 2023 8:39 pm
by wedgetail » Sun May 14, 2023 8:49 pm
by northerner » Sun May 14, 2023 10:43 pm
wedgetail wrote:Gritty win by the Eags. Our pressure on the ball carrier was a highlight and there were passages of play ( 10 min patch in second quarter) where we moved the ball with speed, skill and efficiency. The backline was terrific today, ably led by Luke Thompson with capable support from Lehmann and Beecken. Special mention to the inexperienced Josh Bruce who held Grace (normally one of Centrals best forward in my opinion) to only 5 touches and no goals.
Sinor, an inspirational captain's game, especially with an unusually quiet Jimmy Rowe (playing under duress with illness or injury??) not figuring as much as usual. Brinker-Richie looks a real find in the ruck, tapping beautifully against a credible opponent in McCormack. Hopefully his knee injury is not serious.
The test now is for the team to continue this improvement after the break with hopefully Knight, Goldy and D Menzel putting themselves up for selection.
by Doddy » Mon May 15, 2023 11:55 am
by Dogs64 » Mon May 15, 2023 12:24 pm
Doddy wrote:Fair criticism of our forwards this week, 11 more I50s yet 4 less shots on goal. Pearce is good with the ball, and presents well but doesn't clunk it that often, I suppose he is at least drawing a tall defender. Grace seems a bit lost not being the main target but is doing some nice ground level work, but was beaten yesterday.
The I50 count probably suggests the mids did OK in attack despite being beaten in the ruck, which follows the pattern of the last few weeks where their clearance rate is still good on losing rucks.
I thought the forwards bigger problem this week was their defensive work. They let the ball out too easily, which allowed the Eagles movement to be swift giving our defenders no chance. Pres was missed in this respect.
Umpiring was ordinary both ways, all day, so many times the players couldn't work out what or who the free was for. Our stocks were down the last few years, and there were reserve-grade players getting a regular league gig, and I think that's where the umpires are at the moment.
by bulldogproud » Mon May 15, 2023 1:28 pm
Doddy wrote:Fair criticism of our forwards this week, 11 more I50s yet 4 less shots on goal. Pearce is good with the ball, and presents well but doesn't clunk it that often, I suppose he is at least drawing a tall defender. Grace seems a bit lost not being the main target but is doing some nice ground level work, but was beaten yesterday.
The I50 count probably suggests the mids did OK in attack despite being beaten in the ruck, which follows the pattern of the last few weeks where their clearance rate is still good on losing rucks.
I thought the forwards bigger problem this week was their defensive work. They let the ball out too easily, which allowed the Eagles movement to be swift giving our defenders no chance. Pres was missed in this respect.
Umpiring was ordinary both ways, all day, so many times the players couldn't work out what or who the free was for. Our stocks were down the last few years, and there were reserve-grade players getting a regular league gig, and I think that's where the umpires are at the moment.
by UK Fan » Mon May 15, 2023 4:35 pm
bulldogproud wrote:Doddy wrote:Fair criticism of our forwards this week, 11 more I50s yet 4 less shots on goal. Pearce is good with the ball, and presents well but doesn't clunk it that often, I suppose he is at least drawing a tall defender. Grace seems a bit lost not being the main target but is doing some nice ground level work, but was beaten yesterday.
The I50 count probably suggests the mids did OK in attack despite being beaten in the ruck, which follows the pattern of the last few weeks where their clearance rate is still good on losing rucks.
I thought the forwards bigger problem this week was their defensive work. They let the ball out too easily, which allowed the Eagles movement to be swift giving our defenders no chance. Pres was missed in this respect.
Umpiring was ordinary both ways, all day, so many times the players couldn't work out what or who the free was for. Our stocks were down the last few years, and there were reserve-grade players getting a regular league gig, and I think that's where the umpires are at the moment.
Agreed, I think we are still a work-in-progress in our forward line, sorting out how we use Billy, Hugo, Aidan, Nick and Dale. Yes, we were getting the ball into our forward 50, but not that often in a way useful to the tall forwards. We need to get it in there more quickly, with a quick-leading forward the recipient. Our movement was a bit slow, making it hard for our forwards. Yes, I agree that Dale is being outmarked at the moment but I don't see anyone else who could come in and help out there. Given better delivery, hopefully he will be okay. As you said, once he has the ball, he is more than competent... kicked two, including one excellent shot. Btw, he must have missed the third by inches.
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by whybother » Mon May 15, 2023 8:07 pm
by Spargo » Mon May 15, 2023 8:35 pm
whybother wrote:As if an umpire of any sort would change his/her opinion because of player reaction
by whybother » Tue May 16, 2023 8:14 pm
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