Jump to content

My 3 word player analysis V Sydney

joeboy

By joeboy
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

joeboy Redleg

joeboy   3,160

Posted
Posted

Jones - prolific not influential

Vince - never stopped trying

Hogan - was obviously restricted

Watts - it's not basketball

Petracca - a few cameos

Dawes - had no impact

Viney - tried but overwhelmed

Trengove - had no spark

Gawn - conditions nullified influence

Tyson - was easily outmuscled

Oliver - was rarely sighted

Stretch - missing at sea

Kent - probably went overboard

Frost - rough but willing

T.McDonald - a steady game

O.McDonald - lacked footy smarts

Hunt - brave and attacking

Bugg - was rarely noticed

Kennedy - had no impact

vandenBerg- surprisingly quiet game

Jetta - barely bothered scorers

Wagner - tried but failed

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The Backyard Charizard Redleg

The Backyard Charizard   1,202

Posted
Posted

Agree with many Joeboy, but have taken the liberty of adding my thoughts

 

Jones - prolific not influential

Vince - never stopped trying

Hogan - was obviously restricted

Watts - it's not basketball  Gutsy and clean

Petracca - a few cameos

Dawes - had no impact Impacted many contests

Viney - tried but overwhelmed Hand still sore

Trengove - had no spark

Gawn - conditions nullified influence

Tyson - was easily outmuscled

Oliver - was rarely sighted

Stretch - missing at sea Should've been Mitchie

Kent - probably went overboard

Frost - rough but willing

T.McDonald - a steady game Brain fades annoy

O.McDonald - lacked footy smarts Tried but inexperienced

Hunt - brave and attacking

Bugg - was rarely noticed

Kennedy - had no impact

vandenBerg- surprisingly quiet game Should've been Grimes

Jetta - barely bothered scorers

Wagner - tried but failed

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

leave it to deever Legend

leave it to deever   17,485

Posted
Posted

Jb usually nails it but I thought watts was very good today.

Re trenners the poor bloke seems to have lost a lot of his speed.

Tmac kicking acroos goal in the wet isnt good mut he played okay.

Oliver and vdberg seem to have dropped a lot of their form last 2 games

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Wilson7 Redleg

Wilson7   2,616

Posted
Posted
Just now, davo said:

Watts was good, T Mac wasn't , Grimes should be playing

that would of made a hell of alot of differance, people need to loko past grimesy the great bloke, he's not up to it, neither is Trengove

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Forest Demon Redleg

Forest Demon   4,681

Posted
Posted

The difference between wet weather footy and dry weather footy is so stark, we really should have made a few changes. The likes of Stretch and OMac could have been left out for some more suitable wet weather players. Not a personal knock, just pointing out the fact that the game is fundamentally different in the wet.

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Chris Redleg

Chris   2,892

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, picket fence said:

Mc Donald was thrashed by buddy and you reckon "A steady game" Rubbish!

Really? Not sure which game you were watching, Buddy beat Tom on a couple of occasions otherwuse Tom took the chocies. 

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites
DeeSpencer Legend

DeeSpencer   24,792

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Forest Demon said:

The difference between wet weather footy and dry weather footy is so stark, we really should have made a few changes. The likes of Stretch and OMac could have been left out for some more suitable wet weather players. Not a personal knock, just pointing out the fact that the game is fundamentally different in the wet.

Stretch didn't have a good game, but clean outside runners who can run and break the lines are more important, not less in wet weather. They won't get a heap of ball but they can provide the scoring chances. Replacing Stretch with a plodder on the wing wouldn't have changed the result. We needed to win the ball inside to get it to Stretch more. Maybe a case can be made for Harmes instead of him but if the ball isn't coming away from the contest with any quality the winger on the outside is stuffed regardless.

Oscar, we probably could've done without. But if there's a strong bodied, quick, skillful defender at Casey I'd like to know who it is. Michie, Grimes or Garland in his spot wouldn't have changed the game. 

Our midfield need to lift to be able to match the best, then across the ground we have to lift our pressure skills. We have to be faster to apply pressure and better under pressure. Sydney are always so quick to set up to provide options for their team mates and then they are so efficient in the way they hunt the other team with the footy whilst covering options.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Forest Demon Redleg

Forest Demon   4,681

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Stretch didn't have a good game, but clean outside runners who can run and break the lines are more important, not less in wet weather. They won't get a heap of ball but they can provide the scoring chances. Replacing Stretch with a plodder on the wing wouldn't have changed the result. We needed to win the ball inside to get it to Stretch more. Maybe a case can be made for Harmes instead of him but if the ball isn't coming away from the contest with any quality the winger on the outside is stuffed regardless.

Oscar, we probably could've done without. But if there's a strong bodied, quick, skillful defender at Casey I'd like to know who it is. Michie, Grimes or Garland in his spot wouldn't have changed the game. 

Our midfield need to lift to be able to match the best, then across the ground we have to lift our pressure skills. We have to be faster to apply pressure and better under pressure. Sydney are always so quick to set up to provide options for their team mates and then they are so efficient in the way they hunt the other team with the footy whilst covering options.  

Disagree on the first point. If you can get it out to them then absolutely, but it just rarely happens in a bog like today.

I would love to see what would happen if a club just rung the changes in the wet, and chose their best 22 wet trackers, even if it meant 8-10 changes.

I know it sounds stupid, but the game is unrecognisable from what you would see on a dry day at the G, or under the roof at Etihad.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
ArtificialWisdom Redleg

ArtificialWisdom   4,044

Posted
Posted

People suggesting that Grimes and co. should have played... do any of you actually think that would have changed the result other than maybe giving up 1 less goal?? Sydney is a top 2 team and arguably the best side going round. I doubt Grimes, Michie, Newton, ANB or anyone else playing in the 2's would have made much of a difference. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Cheesy D. Pun Redleg

Cheesy D. Pun   1,762

Posted
Posted

When we lose everyone is useless. When we win, everyone is brilliant. Yet, I still continue to open this thread after each game.

  • Like 6
Link to comment
Share on other sites
RalphiusMaximus Trident

RalphiusMaximus   6,012

Posted
Posted

I only caught the second half, but I had Watts as BOG for us.  When everyone was fumbling and slipping around in a 30-man rolling maul, he repeatedly picked the ball up cleanly and managed to find a teammate.  10 of his 18 disposals were contested which is amazing for a guy who has spent his career being knocked for soft play.  Also 4 marks and 5 tackles. 

  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mickey Redleg

Mickey   4,469

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Sad but true i think. 

On a dry day he will have no chance. 

I disagree. Trengove is great at finding space, and a dry day with clean ball movement will help him immensely. He might to be quick, but he is smart. Wet weather footy does slow him down further, but also limits the amount of clean footy anyone can get. 

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   36,670

Posted
Posted
Just now, Mickey said:

I disagree. Trengove is great at finding space, and a dry day with clean ball movement will help him immensely. He might to be quick, but he is smart. Wet weather footy does slow him down further, but also limits the amount of clean footy anyone can get. 

Hmm he might be good at finding space. But he won't be able to use it. He will be rushed all the time

that's what was happening 2 years ago

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bombay Airconditioning Trident

Bombay Airconditioning   6,217

Posted
Posted

MFC : played dumb football

On a day like today how many do you need around the contest. Would of benefitted from a defender standing top of the goal square and someone with pace goal side by about 20 metres at all stoppages.   

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 2

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...