The Moment; Rnd 2, 2024 vs Gold Coast

Seeing Libba jostle and harass Rowell at the first bounce. I knew we weren’t going to let their mids run amok.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by The bulldog tragician

Seeing Libba jostle and harass Rowell at the first bounce. I knew we weren’t going to let their mids run amok.

---

Actually a very good match up.

He didn’t have a big day, but I thought Wests had some big moments. His attack on the ball that led to the advantage goal for weightmans 5th being the biggest standout.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by kickit2Koly

He didn’t have a big day, but I thought Wests had some big moments. His attack on the ball that led to the advantage goal for weightmans 5th being the biggest standout.

---

From what you could see on telecast I agree he was ok without heaps of disposals. Hope he can have more games like last week though to cement his spot.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by josie

From what you could see on telecast I agree he was ok without heaps of disposals. Hope he can have more games like last week though to cement his spot.

---

He got a few possessions when he went to the middle in the last, but overall he was terrible.

Fleas goal in the last, was a bit hairy up until then.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bornadog

He got a few possessions when he went to the middle in the last, but overall he was terrible.

---

I respect your opinion and presume you watched it at Mars. Did his direct oppo have a field day? Lack of disposals? Caused turnovers? Fumbles? Or all the above!!!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by josie

I respect your opinion and presume you watched it at Mars. Did his direct oppo have a field day? Lack of disposals? Caused turnovers? Fumbles? Or all the above!!!

---

Not sure who is opponent was so can't answer that.

Tim English after conceding the front position in the first boundary ruck contest finally decided after a week enough is enough and took front position from then on in the first quarter. I thought he was really influential in the first and the game was pretty much done and dusted from then on.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bornadog

He got a few possessions when he went to the middle in the last, but overall he was terrible.

---

Maybe i'm looking through rose tinted glasses because I love what he brings to the team, but I thought West was just fine today without being outstanding? He played much higher up the ground as a forward flanker rather than as a small deep in our forward line, which can be a hard role to play. He still had 12 disposals, half of which were contested, 3 tackles, 4 inside 50s, a couple of score involvements and only 1 turnover. Certainly didn't look like a liability from my position at the ground.

The moment was probably when Witts was ruled out. But probably Bont putting us 41 points ahead at quarter time. Its a big big lead in reality and psychologically.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Countrydog5

Maybe i'm looking through rose tinted glasses because I love what he brings to the team, but I thought West was just fine today without being outstanding? He played much higher up the ground as a forward flanker rather than as a small deep in our forward line, which can be a hard role to play. He still had 12 disposals, half of which were contested, 3 tackles, 4 inside 50s, a couple of score involvements and only 1 turnover. Certainly didn't look like a liability from my position at the ground.

---

When the other small/mid forward kicks 6 - sometimes there's not much left. There's been other times where West is more prominent and Flea quieter. They have different roles of course, and there are days as a small forward where you'll just get missed.