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5 hours ago, Deespicable said:

Kobe looked lively at times (more so than Bedford), but missed a really good opportunity early in the game, although made up for it later on with his goal. 

I was actually more impressed with Deakin Smith, who played small defender for the B side and was clean. Both however are not long kicks which could be problematic in a side with Spargo.

And yes, my bad on Sparrow over Swallow - although both flew in and out of the play.

Thanks for the report, Deespicable. Any intel/observations on JJ?

Edited by Tim

 

Thanks Deespicable for your great observation it is good to know how we are traveling preseason and your detailed report is as good if not better than most sports football journalists and l am being sincere. Well done.

4 hours ago, Deespicable said:

Kobe looked lively at times (more so than Bedford), but missed a really good opportunity early in the game, although made up for it later on with his goal. 

I was actually more impressed with Deakin Smith, who played small defender for the B side and was clean. Both however are not long kicks which could be problematic in a side with Spargo.

And yes, my bad on Sparrow over Swallow - although both flew in and out of the play.

What number is Smith? Thanks

 

Great report and one of the more entertaining efforts. Please take one for the team more often... if you survive the pneumonia.

6 hours ago, BW511 said:

If ANB gets a gig in Round 1, I will spew

Edi: Thanks @Deespicable

I'd have the bucket and face washer handy if were you.


I would like to add my thanks for that great and detailed report Deespicable we love the effort and info you have provided and wow what a day to stand in the trenches watching the troops and write your report, a month of rain in one day, well done indeed.!!!

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7 hours ago, Deespicable said:

And yes, my bad on Sparrow over Swallow - although both flew in and out of the play.

No you're right, it's swallow. Or perhaps it is Spallow.

7 hours ago, binman said:

No you're right, it's swallow. Or perhaps it is Spallow.

Proving once again that one swallow does not a sparrow make.

 
17 hours ago, Deespicable said:

 If I was giving Brownlow votes on the game I probably would have 3 Gawn (even though Jacko was also prominent on him), 2 Spargo (yes, he did surprise me and was clever and looked a tad quicker than normal and 1 to either Harmes or Swallow - the two most prominent mids IMO. Honourable mentions also to both May and Petty who were dominant full-backs for their two teams.

Beg to differ ... If I was giving Brownlow votes on the game the 3 votes would go to Deespicable for a fantastic four quarter effort in the conditions. 

Definitely, in this case the supporters before the players

they are getting paid for their efforts

the supporters on the other hand pay for the privilege 


10 hours ago, binman said:

No you're right, it's swallow. Or perhaps it is Spallow.

you swooped on that like seagull on a chip

19 hours ago, Deespicable said:

Kobe looked lively at times (more so than Bedford), but missed a really good opportunity early in the game, although made up for it later on with his goal. 

I was actually more impressed with Deakin Smith, who played small defender for the B side and was clean. Both however are not long kicks which could be problematic in a side with Spargo.

And yes, my bad on Sparrow over Swallow - although both flew in and out of the play.

Who needs long kicks, Hawthorne won 3 flags, with a million short kicks, that side rarely kicked long in general play. Richmond don't use long kicks in general play often  either

Thanks for the great report, the banter therein and tor hanging in there when the rain came.  Respect.

It sounds like you were allowed into the ground rather than view from outside the cyclone fence.  Is that correct?  If so how did you manage to get in. 

22 hours ago, Deespicable said:

  while Rivers almost nailed a long bomb early for the A grade mids and forwards team, but eventually the drought broke early in the second half when Neiter (Aaron Neitschke) had  a bit too much time and sent a long bomb home from the 50m.

Thanks for the excellent report Deesp. Can you please clarify where Rivers played - with the A grade mids and forwards as mentioned above? Or, did he swap around a bit.

Also, where did Neita line up?

Did Bradtke play at all?

Thanks

23 hours ago, Deespicable said:

 . There is one coach who has a loud voice. He's 62 years old and he was out there in shorts while others were rugged up.  "Pick easy targets, not long and wide - that sort of thing just doesn't happen" he bellowed to make his point crystal clear......

......Mark Williams will annoy the [censored] out of Goody and Ooze and our other coaches all year with his comments, but he will inspire the players with his gung-ho spirit and love for the game. I was almost about to jump the fence for him.

 

 

 

Well done on this insightful observation Deespicable (and rest of report)

Williams is spot on, especially for a team that lacks the target - hitting ability often at any distance. (nathan Jones take note)

Lets hope he ignores protocols and calls out issues when he see's them rather than taking permission from Goody to speak up.

Exactly what the team needs I reckon (amongst other things of course)


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