My 3 word player analysis V Richmond

[GM11 776]

Jetta had two howlers and squibbed a marking contest, however he also made space where there was none on several occasions, broke tackles, stuck tackles and left himself wide open to create a turnover out of nothing that resulted in a goal. All in all I think he came out ahead this game. If he could get those silly errors out of his game he would look much better.

I also don't understand the attack on Nicho. Normally he's a shocker, but today his kicking was well above his usual standard and he generally made the right decision. My one query on him today is that he didn't register a tackle, and given his combative nature that seems odd.

I thought Strauss was decent today too. As has been mentioned, he needs to get more of the ball, but his defensive game was very good and this has always been the biggest question over him. If he is winning his one-on-ones and his opponent isn't having an impact then he's improving his weaker areas. More than a few times I saw him use his pace to beat multiple opponents to the ball and force it over the side, which is a win that doesn't show up on any stats sheet that I know of.

I will however agree with the ratings of McKenzie and Bail. Bother were largely ineffective today. I did like the number of time Jordie got frees by attacking the ball in close quarters.

"Neville Jetta" & "squibbed" - contradiction in terms.