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Rivers and Lockhart - very good kicks: what we need.

 

Might only be a scratch match but there are players here clearly trying their hardest to make an impression and impressing they are. 

Some of the ball movement out of defence has been first class and intensity is through the roof.

 
Just now, Demonland said:

Fritsch behind from a set shot

 4.12.36 to 3.2.20

I could go back to 2019 match reports and copy and paste about 500 comments asking. Why Isn't goal kicking coached and practiced at training?


Good forward pressure and tackle by Bedford. Reward for effort with the set shot Goal.

Rivers kick a few minutes ago out of the back 50 was a beauty. Allowed us to open up the whole ground and transition quickly  for a shot on goal. Hope to see him in the seniors this year.

Just now, Brownie said:

I could go back to 2019 match reports and copy and paste about 500 comments asking. Why Isn't goal kicking coached and practiced at training?

Isn’t Lewis our goal kicking coach? 

 

Field kicking has been good, just not goal kicking. 


I wonder how far Spargo can kick. I dont know if he can cover > 35 meters.

22 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

WHAT THE HELL IS STAFFORD DOING?

How is a former ruckman the goal kicking coach? On researching this he kicked 141 goals 66 behinds during his career, so he did spend some time forward. FWIW, I played a lot of my amateur football as a ruckman and take offense that stereotype us as poor kicks. Having said that, if you had Matthew Lloyd or Greg Stafford as your two options........

Just now, Damo said:

I wonder how far Spargo can kick. I dont know if he can cover > 35 meters.

He’s getting plenty of it. 

5 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Loving our transitions but by golly, Gus looks rusty!

He looks a fair way off teh pace, which is ok, Swallow looks better than him. It may take a while for Gus to get going. He wouldnt be on the plane to Perth in my team at the moment, looks like he needs block of games.


Anyone know who’s wearing 17, 37 & 49 guernseys. All getting a bit of pill in the 3rd quarter. 

Edited by Mel Bourne

Yes he is playing okj. Doesnt actually answer my question which I nearly was going to make 25 meters :)


Just now, Mel Bourne said:

Anyone know who’s wearing 17 & 49 guernseys. Both getting a bit of pill in the 3rd quarter. 

17 is Munro

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

3QT 

6.12.48 to 3.2.20

 whoever the Casey boys are they’re doing alright. 

Either you're a prophet, or the stream is on a delay...!

I think the best thing to come out of this game is that it looks like we have depth, more so than ever. Its exciting.

 

Thinking about a pint or two at Hardemans after this if anyone is keen. 
Meet a few of you desperado’s. 

Liking some of Bedfords work he could get some senior games this year 


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