P-man

This tackling though.

Nibbler great start.

Ah. Well that explains that then ?

Vanders not even listed as an emergency. Ouch.

Whoops. Here's me assuming it was the Lynch who was an ex teammate, ex co captain, and someone who probably knows May's game as well as anyone in football.

May v Lynch on Anzac Eve is a tasty prospect.

I agree with those who view them very differently. Dunn gave us great service, his investment in the club couldn’t be questioned, and he was respectful in his departure even while being pushed out. On the flip side, Howe did everything but urinate on the door as he left. He couldn’t contain his glee at joining the filth. The fewer times I can see his dopey grinning mug the better.

Middle one has to be Goody.

If they had won and missed out on percentage purely due to the joke conference set up, that also would’ve sucked. At least this way there are no what ifs. Soundly beaten by what you’d expect to be the eventual premiers. With Daisy back next season they can have a real tilt at it..

Frosty is the only real wingnut in the side. I’m betting it’s not him ? Maybe May or Gawn.

lol Harmes. Harsh but fair.

That’s the side I want to see lining up. I like the added versatility of Vanders and Hunt in the 22 especially if Hunt can reinvent himself as a forward. It’s amazing what a difference it makes seeing Melksham on the teamsheet.

Second quarter fightback was promising but we’ve been comfortably second best in both games.

Thanks mate. I felt it needed to be said.

Fantastic few minutes from J Smith.

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Could have so easily been 9 or 10 conceded.

Nibbler has been awful this pre season. No other way to dress it.

Defence is a shambles atm.

Yeah I was referring to Hudson.

That’s pretty reckless to report Viney limped off if it isn’t true.

I think it was during the scratch match against Collingwood where one of the commentators asked, “Is Clayton Oliver in the top twenty players in the competition?”. I actually burst out laughing. Of course he is. How is that even up for debate? 21 years old and the kid is already an out and out star.

We were pretty clearly outclassed in general play but with so many important names missing it’s fair to reserve judgement. Young defenders got exposed as you’d expect but given their experience levels I thought Kielty, Hore and even Petty showed they have something worth holding onto, To win the clearances so convincingly without Max was a big feather in the cap. The value of centre clearances has jumped with the new 6-6-6. Throw Gawn and Viney into the mix and we’re very much in business. I was a bit disapooonted to see Trac do his standard disappearing act after starting the game on fire. This is the year we need to see some consistency. Forwardline overall was a bit meh. Weid again showed glimpses. Need to remain patient with his development but he will be a gun forward. Watching Rance ragdoll T Mac wasnt fun. Hoping for a better outing from Tommy next JLT. He looks like he needs the run. Clint mentioned in the gameday thread that we missed Melksham which is very true. His class, smarts and skill around goal was noticeably absent. Middle tier players like Hunt and ANB were a bit disappointing but it’s JLT1. I like having Hunt out there as even his pressure acts can be invaluable, but I’d like to see some signs of further development which weren’t evident today. A near full strength side will be one to be reckoned with this year, but on today’s evidence, we wouldn’t want our depth to be tested too often.

Terrible from Trac.