Lessons from the Blues
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Lessons from the Blues
Marshall would have learnt a lot today. Whilst not disgraced, Kreuzer was excellent.
If Newnes doesn't fumble you would not know he's out there. One more game.
Bruce tries hard but was exhausted and beaten up by a part time backman. His position is hard enough without being the relief ruck. Must get another utility, Tomlinson or experienced ruck / forward Ryder.
Carlisle needs to be asked some serious questions about his future. If the past few weeks are an indication, I don't like the future.
Membrey & Hind are our only forward locks. Bruce next, then daylight. Lonie is actually slow, why else does he continually prop hoping the defender will run over his midget ass frame.
Can't see a midfield involving Hannebery, Dunstan, Steele and Ross working without some serious outside pace.
Finally dawned on me what annoys me about Ross. When he gets that little dinky kick to him, he has no urgency. He waddles backwards, no rush whilst players upfield are making leads. He's not in a position to honour them. In fact he's so slow waddling back, the umpire calls play on, another rushed kick, another turnover. Run back Ross!!!
Clark and Wilkie look like 150 gamers. Sinclair and Newnes don't, that is just sad.
If Newnes doesn't fumble you would not know he's out there. One more game.
Bruce tries hard but was exhausted and beaten up by a part time backman. His position is hard enough without being the relief ruck. Must get another utility, Tomlinson or experienced ruck / forward Ryder.
Carlisle needs to be asked some serious questions about his future. If the past few weeks are an indication, I don't like the future.
Membrey & Hind are our only forward locks. Bruce next, then daylight. Lonie is actually slow, why else does he continually prop hoping the defender will run over his midget ass frame.
Can't see a midfield involving Hannebery, Dunstan, Steele and Ross working without some serious outside pace.
Finally dawned on me what annoys me about Ross. When he gets that little dinky kick to him, he has no urgency. He waddles backwards, no rush whilst players upfield are making leads. He's not in a position to honour them. In fact he's so slow waddling back, the umpire calls play on, another rushed kick, another turnover. Run back Ross!!!
Clark and Wilkie look like 150 gamers. Sinclair and Newnes don't, that is just sad.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
hahahahahaGhost Like wrote: ↑Sat 17 Aug 2019 5:52pm Marshall would have learnt a lot today. Whilst not disgraced, Kreuzer was excellent.
If Newnes doesn't fumble you would not know he's out there. One more game.
Bruce tries hard but was exhausted and beaten up by a part time backman. His position is hard enough without being the relief ruck. Must get another utility, Tomlinson or experienced ruck / forward Ryder.
Carlisle needs to be asked some serious questions about his future. If the past few weeks are an indication, I don't like the future.
Membrey & Hind are our only forward locks. Bruce next, then daylight. Lonie is actually slow, why else does he continually prop hoping the defender will run over his midget ass frame.
Can't see a midfield involving Hannebery, Dunstan, Steele and Ross working without some serious outside pace.
Finally dawned on me what annoys me about Ross. When he gets that little dinky kick to him, he has no urgency. He waddles backwards, no rush whilst players upfield are making leads. He's not in a position to honour them. In fact he's so slow waddling back, the umpire calls play on, another rushed kick, another turnover. Run back Ross!!!
Clark and Wilkie look like 150 gamers. Sinclair and Newnes don't, that is just sad.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Lesson that I took out of the game. Learn to f****** kick straight.
Bad kicking is f*** awful football.
Kick straight and we win the game. f****** shame .
Bad kicking is f*** awful football.
Kick straight and we win the game. f****** shame .
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
We are paying the price for too many players missing large chunks of the season.
Lonie has been off for a few weeks. Pressure is there but there is no pace. He's usually quick.
Hanners is good early but can't complete the game with the same intensity.
Steven was an absolute liability today. That will hurt him. Hardly competed with any intensity today. Complete 180 from last week. Massively underdone.
We didn't have a match-up for both Carlisle and Brown. Carlisle must not have the tank to go with McKay because that was the logical match up.
We moved the ball very well at times but lacked the polish.
Lonie has been off for a few weeks. Pressure is there but there is no pace. He's usually quick.
Hanners is good early but can't complete the game with the same intensity.
Steven was an absolute liability today. That will hurt him. Hardly competed with any intensity today. Complete 180 from last week. Massively underdone.
We didn't have a match-up for both Carlisle and Brown. Carlisle must not have the tank to go with McKay because that was the logical match up.
We moved the ball very well at times but lacked the polish.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
An underdone Steven and a very slow Lonie really cost us today.
We were abysmal just outside 50.
I hate to say it, but the long bomb was our best choice most of the game.
We were abysmal just outside 50.
I hate to say it, but the long bomb was our best choice most of the game.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Some of our guys need a rocket.
But is Ratten going to give it to them when he's still vying for the job?
But is Ratten going to give it to them when he's still vying for the job?
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
I love both of these guys but Steven and Carlisle were both terrible today
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Bruce could have had a really good game if he was able to hang on to his marks
Carlton killed us in the air !
Carlton killed us in the air !
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Sorry but Newnes must go. I know a few players who had bad games but I would say Newnes had an *average* game for him. Just a class below what we need.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Good summary OP.
Except I thought Kruezer obliterated Marshall.
That’s so annoying because Kruezer is slow, awkward and can’t turn. And yet, he got on top in the middle, and Marshall mistimed his leap over and over.
Kruezer took key marks, made big contests and as much as I don’t rate him, he schooled Marshall today. So excruciating to see that unfold.
Has upped our need to find a ruckman who can teach him how to ruck.
Except I thought Kruezer obliterated Marshall.
That’s so annoying because Kruezer is slow, awkward and can’t turn. And yet, he got on top in the middle, and Marshall mistimed his leap over and over.
Kruezer took key marks, made big contests and as much as I don’t rate him, he schooled Marshall today. So excruciating to see that unfold.
Has upped our need to find a ruckman who can teach him how to ruck.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Boys looked like they were hanging out for a few weeks in Bali. Billings even let it slip on this weeks podcast, that he was “looking forward to the end of the year” before Gears picked him up on it.
Blues looked eager to perform for their new coach and get a real positive vibe going into 2020
Blues looked eager to perform for their new coach and get a real positive vibe going into 2020
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Heard that. Hated it. We’re here, living for every week, wanting to fight for every ball, and they’re looking for the end. Played like it, too.
That sort of attitude drives me nuts. I know it’s tough and it’s not easy but you’ve literally got the best job in the world, earning about $5 million for a few years’ work...
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
They only play for 5 months with a 7 month off season , as they don’t play finals.evertonfc wrote: ↑Sat 17 Aug 2019 8:32pmHeard that. Hated it. We’re here, living for every week, wanting to fight for every ball, and they’re looking for the end. Played like it, too.
That sort of attitude drives me nuts. I know it’s tough and it’s not easy but you’ve literally got the best job in the world, earning about $5 million for a few years’ work...
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Blues appear very athletic and tall. Which of our players could be said to have beaten their man today?
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
Drives me nuts too. Borderlines disgraceful. Should not be saying that with 2 games left and especially coming from Billings who was a big disappointment again today, as detailed in my match thread post. They owe it to the supporters to be totally focused for every round till season's end! Billings should watch the tape of Hunter Clark's efforts today and take a long, hard look at himself. Clark wins his own ball, has more upside already and he's only been in the system for 2 years. Billings should be doing a hell of a lot more on the field given the very large annual salary the club's paying him.evertonfc wrote: ↑Sat 17 Aug 2019 8:32pmHeard that. Hated it. We’re here, living for every week, wanting to fight for every ball, and they’re looking for the end. Played like it, too.
That sort of attitude drives me nuts. I know it’s tough and it’s not easy but you’ve literally got the best job in the world, earning about $5 million for a few years’ work...
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
I didn’t watch the game today, but looking at the stats it seems Billings had a good day, 26 touches (17 kicks), kicked a goal and was our 3rd highest rated player. What did (or didn’t) he do to cop so much criticism?
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Poor attitude by Billings. If you 'mouth the words' it's obviously more important for you to plan your holidays, rather than focussing on giving everything to the contest on the weekend.evertonfc wrote: ↑Sat 17 Aug 2019 8:32pmHeard that. Hated it. We’re here, living for every week, wanting to fight for every ball, and they’re looking for the end. Played like it, too.
That sort of attitude drives me nuts. I know it’s tough and it’s not easy but you’ve literally got the best job in the world, earning about $5 million for a few years’ work...
We were beaten today in the tackle count by Carlton. They also beat us in contested footy
Billings is a receiver. Our boys look to him at every opportunity to distribute the footy. That's the main reason he has high numbers
Irritates me no end when Billings takes his eyes off the footy and fumbles. When it comes to him defending or winning a ground ball or loose ball contest he usually struggles.
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Re: Lessons from the Blues
I'm looking forward to the end of the season. Resetting, evaluating, trading, cutting, drafting, pre season & dreaming.
Might not sit well with some but it was honest and a fact. I look forward to leave, doesn't mean I give up on my job, I can't afford to and either can they.
Billings played OK today. People have their players they can't stomach. I know I do. Billings is working to a new level this year, not many others on our list are working to new levels with the exception of Marshall, Clark, Paton, Steele, Gresham, arguably Coffield. Hind and Wilkie are setting their levels.
Might not sit well with some but it was honest and a fact. I look forward to leave, doesn't mean I give up on my job, I can't afford to and either can they.
Billings played OK today. People have their players they can't stomach. I know I do. Billings is working to a new level this year, not many others on our list are working to new levels with the exception of Marshall, Clark, Paton, Steele, Gresham, arguably Coffield. Hind and Wilkie are setting their levels.