Match Thread v Cats
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Re: Match Thread v Cats
Really like Gilbo running forward. His kicking long at goals is pretty good. Just wished he would kick longer when in defence. He follows through and drops the ball to foot better when looking forward.St Loxton wrote:Gilbo long goal, nice
Seb Ross playing great too
Hate the lost opportunity again with several easy goals missed and the 5 goals that Geelong got in the last 5 minutes of each of the quarters. Grrr.
Midfield clearances and clear winners are needed to make an effective forward line.
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Needs to get into it in the third tho. He dropped off considerably in the second quarter.gringo wrote:Go Darren Milneington, 2 goals already.
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Any chance of Goddard not getting under the ball every time and not touching the ball when trying to spoil? Maybe needs to play from behind. I know he's young but those are pretty basic things for a defender.
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effing does my head in !realdeal wrote:Is it just me or do we always kick heaps of behinds and the opposition can't miss!? Once again we should be 20+ up at the half.
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Its not you its true and has been for 4 weeks now.realdeal wrote:Is it just me or do we always kick heaps of behinds and the opposition can't miss!? Once again we should be 20+ up at the half.
The better sides, while under pressure seem to go central once they get clear and score. Geelong have had a free player several times deep forward that's created bedlam.
We need to continue the pressure. We have had enough player changes this week to ensure we don't drop away in the contest so we will see how there mental application is applied.
Need to continue to be daring and create space. When we do we look good although don't kick straight when aiming at that space between the sticks.
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Re: Match Thread v Cats
soft free in side forward fifty again for the cats. we can't buy them.
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holmes to run out the game - saunders off (as he should be). go brodie!
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Nick running around midfield and backs is a good thing. It gives us another look at how functional the forwards are when we have one tall not demanding the ball. This is needed for the future.
Not sure Dunstan is injury free. He looks very slow at times. Minchington still hasn't added any value since half time. Midfield test now for the rest of this game. We miss Armo.
Not sure Dunstan is injury free. He looks very slow at times. Minchington still hasn't added any value since half time. Midfield test now for the rest of this game. We miss Armo.
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hickey a free inside fifty! what is going on? scores level!
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Ive been on the case of selectors on the 2 ruck operation for at least 9 rounds. Hickey left aand has returned a new man. Now he is adding value as he scores. He wasn't previously but has the capability.
Someone needs to cover Guthrie at stoppages he is an outside mid who runs well and is the main factor in Geelong's ability to move the ball quickly then central. This provides opportunity for improved scoring efficiency. Saints need to learn from this. They sometime try to go ventral too early and turn it over. Not so bad today but spending too much time along wings.
Someone needs to cover Guthrie at stoppages he is an outside mid who runs well and is the main factor in Geelong's ability to move the ball quickly then central. This provides opportunity for improved scoring efficiency. Saints need to learn from this. They sometime try to go ventral too early and turn it over. Not so bad today but spending too much time along wings.
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He is slow. But 90% disposal efficiency can make up for that. Alas, he is at 60%.kalsaint wrote:Not sure Dunstan is injury free. He looks very slow at times...
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C'mon Saints. Let's take these front runners down!
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Another little contributor to many turnovers when Saints let their opposition apply pressure to themselves when they have the ball. They take a mark and obviously don't have a clear direction but still stand on the mark.
The result is that their opposition player stands th mark and then the Saint player feeds off by hand or foot often under some pressure that was not needed if they had taken 1 or 2 steps back behind the mark.
I reckon 30% of turnovers occur due to non decisions then poor disposal after not backing from the mark. I know they want to help the run on by protecting their player from those standing the mark but often the receiving player is fumbling around just to retrieve the ball and the opposition get to them anyway.
The result is that their opposition player stands th mark and then the Saint player feeds off by hand or foot often under some pressure that was not needed if they had taken 1 or 2 steps back behind the mark.
I reckon 30% of turnovers occur due to non decisions then poor disposal after not backing from the mark. I know they want to help the run on by protecting their player from those standing the mark but often the receiving player is fumbling around just to retrieve the ball and the opposition get to them anyway.
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And repeat again, Savage on mark swivels abd gets away with it but pass to Steven under pressure then turnover and shot at goal by Geelong. Geeez skills and decision making!!!!!
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I cringe every time Geary goes near the ball. To think, some talk about him as a future captain. Joking surely!
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Re: Match Thread v Cats
Gilbert best game since I don't know when
Hickey very good and I have been long on longer
Savage - is he one of the best kicks 40 and over? Elite
Hickey very good and I have been long on longer
Savage - is he one of the best kicks 40 and over? Elite
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