vanders: The Return

[SFebes 4,884]

He'll play again, we need his goal kicking ability now. He was a victim to a terrible coaching match up and why it was allowed to continue is beyond me. Building nicely and I'm not really a fan of his.

[DV8 2,271]

I'm underwhelmed at the moment.  compared to our other Mids.

But lets see where it goes.

[Deemania since 56 6,609]

1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

Baby bump...

thought Aaron kept us close in the first half, tired a bit in the end. 

Noted that none have him being dropped for Weagles... 

He’s back!!!

Against the Swans, I was keen to watch AVB closely across the game. Endurance is his current problem but he puts in very hard when he can for team reasons, not personal statistics/efforts. In that game, he was very serviceable, showing some form and some of the attributes that many of us celebrated prior to his agonisingly long injury. He is a big mark. He is not lost - even now - in a pack-mark situation. His use of the body bulk is effective and he seldom falls over - win or lose the contest, he presses on with intent. He looks for teammates - although what he sees is now slightly different to what was there before - and certainly, what Casey has fielded in his comeback. His kicking can be sublime. Prop him at FFwd in lieu of Hogan for the Eagles match, with TMac at CHF. Some assistance for the crumbers at ground level will be his forte both in bringing the ball to ground and in physical protection/screening. He might partner well with the Weed, as well; however, I'd prefer to see the Weed in the side as a deep backman to assist with the 'Lever role', as deep as possible. Jones needs to be on the HBFlank and Salem needs to be midfield. Lewis needs to be rested in the coach's box, assisting Goodwin. Bring in Kent for the HFFlank with Hannan on the other. 

I stated last week that at the 'G, the southern flank was our open space for the length of the ground against the Swans; someone read this, obviously, as the Swans used it continuously to feed the ball to their teammates, largely unopposed; they amassed too many uncontested marks, short passes and run-ons almost to perfection to beat us at a game of which the Dees should be masters. As the game progressed, the Dees were continuously shafted by this enormous corridor. Our runners need to be encouraged to exploit this open area - for kickouts, ball passage and links to the midline. The members' side is chocka-block with crowding teammates and opponents who know that routine all too well and it is to these areas of the ground that Harmes and AVB and Hannan and Kent need to be ready to occupy. Even the Weed might venture into this zone alongside OMac (heaven forbid) now that Frosty is dominating deep in defence, to provide some clearance/marking power to support the runners. All too often this season against 'quality' opposition, we have been playing rebound kick-to-kick along the midline/northern flank to achieve an uncertain 50m entry. Time for this to stop, before a wash-up occurs, before the finals. 

Thank the heavens for the return of HIbberd and Melksham to initiate ball movement, once again, and to provide more certain options to the rest of the team.

Edited August 15, 2018 by Deemania since 56

[PaulRB 6,350]

Thought Vanders was good for us again in and around the contest. Big presence. 

Go Dees!

[leucopogon 1,519]

Best 22 for mine without doubt

[layzie 33,752]

Think he might be very valuable for us. Added some mongrel instantly.