St.Kilda got absolutely smashed in the clearances & contested ball in the 2nd half and as they couldn't their hands on the ball they couldn't get the ball inside 50. At the 25min mark of the last qtr the I50's were 17-1 in Geelongs favour. I would argue that this was due to Geelong's dominance rather than as a result of a change in structure or game plan. Sure St.Kilda had to change things as a result, but only Geelongs's poor finishing saved St.Kilda from a demoralising loss.
Before 1/2 time you could see both Everitt & Johnson sneak down into defence to create extra numbers, but were sent back such to see how players would react. I learnt a fair bit thru this period, if the MC did they are yet to act upon it.
After 1/2 you could see a number of positional changes take place, but unfortunately Geelong were on a roll and we were powerless (didn't know how to) to stop them.
Losses by 36+ since the beginning of the 2008 season:
Geelong - 3
St.Kilda - 7
Collingwood - 8
Western Bulldogs - 8 ( 3 of these have come in the past 4 games)
Making the top 8 and winning a close fought home final against an inferior opponent is no great feather in one's cap. Sydney's season will be judged on their performance on Saturday night.
And it isn't like everyone expected a bottom 4 finish from Sydney, that just doesn't happen.
How exactly could we have made Maxwell accountable?
Agree that Swan & Pendlebury should have been closely watched, but you must realise that I have been beating this drum for a number of years now.
Is it just me or has Rocket got a look of resignation when he speaks to the media? Listening and watching his body language when talking about the teams chances this weekend, he says things like "Im hopeful, Im fairly confident".
He just does not have that same surety that he used to have. Perhaps it is due to the number of injuries or perhaps the Aker issue has taken its toll.
Either way, Rocket does not seem his usual self. Thoughts??
Last edited by Desipura; 09-09-2010 at 10:30 AM.
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
I agree - he sounded flat at the last press conference. Such a high pressured job at the best of times, let alone going into finals with some of your core players out. Eade is a pretty savvy media performer though. As for Aker, surely they are not surprised within the club that he has waffled on like he has.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.