3 things learned from Rd6 vs Fremantle 2023

[Bulldog4life]

1, we scored goals when we lead and kick to space. Not bomb it in to the goal square

2, Weightman is just so important to that guests line

1, We still need a goal kicking coach. I even settle for the forwards just practicing set shot kicking

Agree. When playing for Freo Lobb kicked most of his goals from leading. It is a matter of him and our on ballers creating successful synergy together. It seemed to work better last night except for Lobb's kicking.

[Critter]

1. This game proved we can structure a potent forward line: Marra high, Lobb leading into the arc, Naughton deep and the Smalls beavering between and around defenders had Freo all at sea. And encouraged us to stop dumping the ball on forwards' heads.
2. Jones and Weightman complement each other with the forward pressure they bring to bear. Keep them together... and maybe add even more pace. McNeil?
3. Alex Keath's brain fades are too costly. Time for Gardner to return.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Agree. When playing for Freo Lobb kicked most of his goals from leading. It is a matter of him and our on ballers creating successful synergy together. It seemed to work better last night except for Lobb's kicking.

I felt I could tune into goal kickers' approach, body language and attitude last night.
Lobb seemed distracted, not centred in shots for goal, kick and see without real belief.
By contrast, Williams picked himself off the deck for his free with purpose all over his face. Like a golfer going through his trusted routine, he was oblivious to all except his routine in goal kicking and delivered.

[Flamethrower]

1. I never realized that Fremantle held Rory Lobb in such high regard. To produce a special commemorative range of beer, have their best artists design signs for fans to show their appreciation for his distinguished career in purple, and even have a representative run on to the field to personally thank him for all he had done during the hugely successful era at the world famous Fremantle Football Club really brought a tear to the eye.

TEARS OF UNCONTROLLED LAUGHTER - What a laughingstock that football club is. Lobb is a journeyman and mercenary chasing the almighty dollar every few years, NOT an all-time club legend.

2. The overreaction from the Shocker players was just as bad. Pregame was boringly predictable. To still continue that garbage when the game is well and truly decided in the last quarter, allowing an opposition player (Adz) to casually stroll past and kick an easy goal was embarrassing.

3. When the Bulldog breed all know and play their roles, we are a well-oiled machine that can match up with anyone.

[comrade]

1. This game proved we can structure a potent forward line: Marra high, Lobb leading into the arc, Naughton deep and the Smalls beavering between and around defenders had Freo all at sea. And encouraged us to stop dumping the ball on forwards' heads.
2. Jones and Weightman complement each other with the forward pressure they bring to bear. Keep them together... and maybe add even more pace. McNeil?
3. Alex Keath's brain fades are too costly. Time for Gardner to return.

I hope we continue to persist with the 3 talls up forward. It’ll eventually click and be very difficult for opposition sides to match up on. I haven’t seen enough footy this season to know if it’s a coincidence or not, but with a genuine 2nd ruck in the side, we’re also seeing English go to another level.

Last week’s fade out is pretty annoying. 4-2 with the fixture we’ve had looks so much better than 3-3 but fingers crossed we can click and go on a run now.

[westdog54]

1. I never realized that Fremantle held Rory Lobb in such high regard. To produce a special commemorative range of beer, have their best artists design signs for fans to show their appreciation for his distinguished career in purple, and even have a representative run on to the field to personally thank him for all he had done during the hugely successful era at the world famous Fremantle Football Club really brought a tear to the eye.

TEARS OF UNCONTROLLED LAUGHTER - What a laughingstock that football club is. Lobb is a journeyman and mercenary chasing the almighty dollar every few years, NOT an all-time club legend.

2. The overreaction from the Shocker players was just as bad. Pregame was boringly predictable. To still continue that garbage when the game is well and truly decided in the last quarter, allowing an opposition player (Adz) to casually stroll past and kick an easy goal was embarrassing.

3. When the Bulldog breed all know and play their roles, we are a well-oiled machine that can match up with anyone.

It just gave him licence to sunk the boots in when it all went pear shaped for them. They've come out of this looking ridiculous.

[hujsh]

I hope we continue to persist with the 3 talls up forward. It?ll eventually click and be very difficult for opposition sides to match up on. I haven?t seen enough footy this season to know if it?s a coincidence or not, but with a genuine 2nd ruck in the side, we?re also seeing English go to another level.

Last week?s fade out is pretty annoying. 4-2 with the fixture we?ve had looks so much better than 3-3 but fingers crossed we can click and go on a run now.

3 talls with Marra and Naughton's pressure is a potentially great balance. Darcy and Lobb are just too lumbering to both be down there unless form really demands it.