Post Match Discussion - Round 8

[Adam The God 30,411]

88 tackles today.

See the difference.

Need more than that. 100 should be the benchmark.

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

Seemed like Toump getting a string of games has helped, previously he seemed too nervous like any mistake and he'd be dropped the next week, building nicely atm

[McQueen 17,867]

Cam "the people's second forward" Pedersen. Chris Dawes needs to work his way back into this team.

Damn straight he does.

If Dawes is an automatic walk-up start inclusion and Pedersen gets dropped I'd be fuming.

[JV7 2,354]

Please I studied him today... He is a hang out...... Granted he played better in the second half....Hardly reason to sing all the praise... Then again we love mediocrity. :\

Funnily enough I thought his first half was his better half. Not every player is a crash and bash like N.Jones or Vandenberg.. You need some outside players and when there time to go they go just like Toump did on the half forward line at the city end when he went back and created that spoil. Toughness doesn't always have to be measured in physicality... I saw Toumpas will himself from the members wing to the far pocket when he got on the end of that Watts pass for a goal, that's toughness just in a different sense. His never gonna be a physical player but if plays games like he did today than I think MOST supporters would be more than happy

Edited May 24, 2015 by JV7

[Grapeviney 9,800]

Oh, one more thing and I'm done for tonight.....smiling too much.

Anyone who continues to opine that JW should play for Casey, watch the replay.....time, space, composure, decision making.

As Roos said, the highest footy IQ going around.

Did you see the look on Roosy's face when he was bumped off the ball by Dalhaus in the final quarter, costing a crucial goal?

[Harrisonrules 273]

Think Toumpas learnt a lot today. He seemed to realise he gets reward for his running and just ran around all day

Belief and confidence grew

[Sir Why You Little 37,128]

Need more than that. 100 should be the benchmark.

agreed but it was a positive..

[G-max 154]

Today's win was moderately pleasing, but I remain pessimistic about the team's long term potential. I was able to identify critical errors from that one player that I don't like and refuse to see any upside from his performance today. Also, I expect us to lose next week.

Geez, lighten up mate.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,088]

Did you see the look on Roosy's face when he was bumped off the ball by Dalhaus in the final quarter, costing a crucial goal?

Made me cringe, that. Shameful effort, but fortunately it wasn't the norm for him this game.

[Demon Jack 6,930]

Just arrived back home and have seen the result after having no TV or internet access all day. Go Dees!!!

About to watch the highlights for the first of many times.

Edit: Highlights watched. Vince is a champ, Spencer is a monster and Hogan is God...that is all.

Edited May 24, 2015 by Demon Jack

[SaberFang 7,151]

Is it a coincidence that two of our three wins didn't have Dawes playing?

Starting to think not.

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Garlett's forward pressure is outstanding. Could've kicked 3 or 4 today

Massive credit to Fitzy as well. Were all his marks off opposition kicks? I think we needed that height down back, plus he can run and read the ball

Based on his final term I think Riley should be a regular in the team, our midfield was at it's best in ages despite not having Viney and Tyson

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

vandenBURG - he is like that incoming wall on a Japanese game show, you know the one where the contestant has to make the shape of the cut out wall to avoid being pushed into the pool?

I was just about to say that

[Harrisonrules 273]

When Bail had that set shot at the end of the last quarter I knew he was going to shank it. He just can't impose himself I've seen it 2 many times. Whereas Garlett & Vince had very difficult shots that that they nailed. Different class Bail delist material.

You mean second quarter don't you. Take a break from posting

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

They did seem to fit in well together. Kept out of the way but were there for support. And Pedersen actually grabbed his marks and kicked his goals.

Thats exactly why I said Pedo and Hogan. They worked really well together. I mean Pedo was obviously better than Dawes he took a contested mark. But Pedo and Hogan complimented each other well.

[frankie_d 1,471]

Made me cringe, that. Shameful effort, but fortunately it wasn't the norm for him this game.

A real shocker. Didn't shirk the packs, went in... But not good one on one. Several times he was on a shorter opponent after a point and the kick out went the other way.

Needs work

GOOD GAME

[nutbean 8,838]

Finally, there is no chat here about Watts' mistakes...probably because he didn't make any

He played fairly well I thought.

Not high possessions but he made each one count. Took his time and waited for the right option then made perfect passes.

Helped set up a few goals.

I really liked that in the pregame interview Roos gave him a bit of praise with: 'We need Jack's skills and class...you don't miss someone until they are not there and last week we missed him...glad he is back' or words like that.

A few more games like that and people won't be so critical.

I hope purple was watching, having made such a d... of himself with his stupid comments!

What I liked is that he attacked every contest. That level of commitment is what is required week in and week out.

[CityDee 738]

To every who questioned Paul Roos and you know who you are.

Eat a bag of D#$ks!

Learn a lesson muppets Roos is God !!!!

[Gorgoroth 13,019]

Bloody good effort by pretty much all.

M. Jones and Bail were terrible, must be dropped if two of Viney, Tyson or Jetta is available.

Great to see Toump play well, good to see Grimes play better.

Loved Riley's last quarter, Brayshaw was immense in the last, Pedo's game was great.

Thought Garland was pretty good all night. Vince and Vanders were good.

Glad I kept Vanders in my SuperCoach, nearly traded him! 131 points!

Hogan, makes me happy, very happy.

Glad they won, the bullflog supporters behind us and in the AFL members were angry, illiterate nonces.

[3Dee 1,153]

Skills and class, not butcher and mogrel is our Jack Watts.

[CityDee 738]

Made me cringe, that. Shameful effort, but fortunately it wasn't the norm for him this game.

Have another look it was the three mids trailing that he was shaking his head at ya peanuts

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I've finally worked out the secret on how to demonland

You never critique anything or anyone negatively

no matter how carp they are, you keep talking up players

no matter how awful we are, you keep saying 'i'm backing us to win this week'

then, at some point in the future, one of your chickens will inevitably come home to roost

then you come here and act like a hero bigshot knowall

sorry had to be said

[Harrisonrules 273]

Nope. Grimes should go. His disposal and decision making is still VFL standard. And go around again, Gus. We need you.

Elite courage

[Je Roos Salem 661]

The positives far outweigh the negatives when it comes to Watts. Let him do what he does best, he doesn't have to do it all

[Dr. Mubutu 866]

M. Jones following the J. Magner slide from 'raw but important mid' to 'small forward with very little pressure' to 'surplus to requirements'.

In no way is this meant as a sleight to either of those two players, they were exactly what we needed at the time. But even Blind Freddy knew that if we were to improve, they should quickly be rendered NQR. As much as I love Jordie McKenzie for the same reason, circa his recruitment through to last year, if we're to move forward, we need someone who has more skills than 'having a crack'. I'll continue to stand by our #13, but unfortunately other players have surpassed his skill level on exposed form.