- Oct 2, 2014
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A poor game. Choosing to kick into the wind expecting to overpower your opponent felt cocky then we proceeded to lose most contests. We then bombed it blindly when we had the breeze. Credit to Willy, they came in with a clear plan and executed it. Our players have been far more competitive than this though.
Maginness one of the few up for the fight. Won plenty of ball and although he didn’t use it well he lowered his eyes and had significant impact.
Ward close behind. Used it better than most and his link play was good. Real 50/50 between him and Finn for selection.
Reeves gave our mids first usage with high quality taps to advantage, but we didn’t capitalise.
Serong continued to be our best and most damaging defender.
CJ had little impact. Looked like he couldn't get out of third gear.
DGB’s biggest contribution was giving away a free when we got within 3 points.
Phillips beaten badly without the midfield to protect his lack of speed on a mobile opponent.
Scafie had one good kick.
O’Sullivan chose a bad time to play arguably his worst game for the year.
McCabe lacked composure under the pressure.
Ramsden was good. Had some stand out moments and constantly competed. One more preseason and I think he’ll be a solid AFL contributor.
Hustwaite wasn’t bad but got destroyed by Dawkins in the third. Lack of speed was exploited.
Wingard has lost his speed and explosiveness. Was trying very hard but end of the road.
Ryan/Mitchell/Stephens/BMac had some alright moments but largely ineffectual.
Maginness one of the few up for the fight. Won plenty of ball and although he didn’t use it well he lowered his eyes and had significant impact.
Ward close behind. Used it better than most and his link play was good. Real 50/50 between him and Finn for selection.
Reeves gave our mids first usage with high quality taps to advantage, but we didn’t capitalise.
Serong continued to be our best and most damaging defender.
CJ had little impact. Looked like he couldn't get out of third gear.
DGB’s biggest contribution was giving away a free when we got within 3 points.
Phillips beaten badly without the midfield to protect his lack of speed on a mobile opponent.
Scafie had one good kick.
O’Sullivan chose a bad time to play arguably his worst game for the year.
McCabe lacked composure under the pressure.
Ramsden was good. Had some stand out moments and constantly competed. One more preseason and I think he’ll be a solid AFL contributor.
Hustwaite wasn’t bad but got destroyed by Dawkins in the third. Lack of speed was exploited.
Wingard has lost his speed and explosiveness. Was trying very hard but end of the road.
Ryan/Mitchell/Stephens/BMac had some alright moments but largely ineffectual.