fitzroybowiedog
Diminishing Returns.
- Mar 13, 2007
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Coney Island Warriors vs Roys FFC at Van Cortlandt Park
Current Form: Warriors 3W 0L - Roys 1W 2L
Last Time: there was no last time
3 games in an the Warriors are flying, a perfect start to their inaugural campaign seeing them share top spot with the Demons. All is looking rosy at Van Cortlandt Park. The same can’t be said for their opposition, the ol’timey Roys, who have only notched one win, but have been almost but not quite in their other two encounters. Rocked on the eve of their last game by another big name retirement, Freakie, The Roys will be looking to bounce back against the S18 debutant, who are proving to be a formidable qooty team.
60 seconds with the Captains
Frankston Rover
What's Gone Right? Everything. Sitting 3-0 with wins over the Bears, Furies and Royals and with some great improvement shown by rookies like BigJoeD, Stronzo, Lord_Flashheart and candiehappy.
What's Gone Wrong? Not a lot. Probably lacking a bit of experience in the Match Threads but we are improving.
What Needs To Change? Maybe some sort of tropical disease down at The Roys? Other than that nothing. Another win this week would be lovely.
Reardo
What's gone right? The signing of Chezzalenko Reborn and Flat Chat has breathed new life into the club. Chez has always been a favourite of the Roys due to his Lions allegiance, we have made overtures to his management in seasons past but the timing was never quite right. We took a punt on Flat Chat when he posted in the sign up thread and all the indications so far have been that we've uncovered a gem, he's settled in nicely.
On field we've been solid if not spectacular. We've been in a position to win all three but have lacked that touch of class to take our opportunities when they present themselves. It will take us a few weeks to settle and work out who plays their best footy where, Fred to full forward is a positive move, his experience will be a massive bonus for our forward line.
What's gone wrong? Not a whole lot to be honest. Our posting numbers aren't where they were last season but we are still averaging 12-15 posters per game which I'm happy with. We were unsettled last season, the posting avalanche that our match threads became didn't sit well with some of the more experienced Roys. This season we've managed to wind it back and focus on quality rather than quantity, this has resulted in a more relaxed atmosphere around the club.
Our scoring potency during games is still of concern, we aren't converting our inside 50's as much as we'd like. Our backline and midfield have been solid but we need to be more dangerous up front, this is where we will be focusing our attention over the coming weeks.
What needs to change? We'd love to get a bit more out of our second tier posters but I guess all clubs would be saying that. Guys like Mooch, fitzroybulldog, Volta and 3KZ have rolled their sleeves up and are getting through a mountain of work and are laying a solid platform, if we can just find a bit more support for them then I'm no doubt the rest will fall into place.
As I alluded to earlier we need our forward line to lift, we need to be putting scoreboard pressure on our opponents. Fred will make a difference but we also will be looking to our midfield to push forward and be viable options as well. Chez has been great at CHF as that target that hits the packs hard, I'm tipping more of the same from him this week.
Who to Watch:
Frankston Rover – A lot has been said about the Warriors recruits, but the leadership showed by their veteran has been immense, he is leading by example in every facet of the game, and is willing to bend over backwards for his team
Volta – The second year recruit is taking big strides on the qooty fields, being the most consistent of the midfielders. A man of few words, he is letting his qooty balling do the talking.
Prediction (obviously biased):
After swirling the dregs of my tea around and around in the base of my teacup, I glanced for the briefest of moments a Gorilla, strong and large, with two massive hands choking the life out of a flailing soldier. This can mean only one thing - The Roys to bring the Warriors back to earth. Roys by 23.
