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I ventured at to Casey Fields today to see the Seagulls take on Casey Scorpions.
The ground was in terrific condition and the weather was brilliant with barely a cloud in the sky although it did get to about 26 or 27 by the end of the main game.
The Seagulls reserves team had an easy win and were clearly too strong for their opponents.
For the Bulldog listed players:
Sam Reid played midfield probably ruck rover and was one of the best players on the ground. Whilst his left hand is still bandaged from the fracture it didn't impeded him at all even spoiling a few marks with his left hand. He ran tirelessly and was typically coming off around the 15 to 20 minute mark of each quarter before head back on about 5 minutes later.
Jarrad Boumann played as the CHF and at times showed his ability but equally he also looked disinterested at times. Even at the quarter and 3 quarter time addresses he wasn't fully focused on the messages the coaches were trying to get through. He injured his shoulder in a marking contest where he eventually hit the ground and was off the park for about 10 minutes before reappearing.
Henry White played in a variety of positions but probably mainly played as a defender. Its fair to say that this season is purely a development one for him but he started to get a bit of the footy later in the match.
John Shaw played in the ruck and was rotated on and off the field a fair bit. His ruck work was generally good and he even held a few marks around the ground. A few of the other spectators I was talking to seemed to think he was great selection for us.
James Mulligan and Easton Wood didn't play but both were at the ground. Mulligan looked fit enough so I'm not sure what the problem was.
For the Seagulls, Jayden Post had a big game as a key forward and in the 3rd quarter in particular he was leading well and holding his marks and then converting his chances. Very good game for him.
Murray Boyd was solid in defence. Dean Galea who reported last week in the firsts and will be missing against Werribee next week was lively around the forward line.
For the Seagulls senior team who had another impressive win against a Scorpion team that had the likes of Michael Rix, Andrew McQualter, Ben McEvoy, Sean Dempster and Brendan Goddard running around.
For the Bulldogs listed players:
Wayde Skipper started on the bench and was used in the ruck and up forward. Clearly short of a gallop, Skip got better as the game went on. He still had his leap and held a few marks.
Callan Ward roamed around everywhere and seemed to start in the midfield before moving forward. He ran strongly and of course read the play very well even displaying a pick pocket effort when he was outnumbered that resulted in a goal. Perhaps a career as an David Copperfield type illusionist awaits Cal.
Andrew McDougall played in defence and was a solid performer. He missed some opportunities to really make his mark but it was a 4 quarter effort by Doogs today.
Jarrad Grant played as a forward and while he didn't stamp himself on the game at all he started to get into the groove as the game wore on.
Guy O'Keefe was a very solid performer probably one of the best listed players. He speed, decision making and kicking were all very good and on top of that he ran hard throughout the game. Often his kicks into the forward 50 hit their mark.
Tim Callan was used as a defender and a midfielder who pushed into the forward line. Unfortunately for Callan his disposal let him down and he missed two very gettable opportunities in the 3 quarter which took the shine off his game.
Jarrod Harbrow made a return today and displayed his normal hard running. Like a few of the guys coming back from injury he got better as athe game wore on and probably needs at least one more week before he could be considered for higher duties.
Paul O'Shea had a very quiet day and really wasn't noted that much.
Peter Street played as the main ruckman as you would expect and did a good job.
Players named on the score sheet but who didn't play consisted on Giansiracusa, Eagleton, Higgins, Addison and Stack.
For the Seagulls, Ben Jolley, Callum Urch, Brett Johnson, Cameron Lockwood (BOG in my opinion) and Jason Cloke all performed well.
There was some big marks today from Urch and Cloke which was a bit of a highlight.
I'll be out for a few hours but will try and answer any questions you might have.
The ground was in terrific condition and the weather was brilliant with barely a cloud in the sky although it did get to about 26 or 27 by the end of the main game.
The Seagulls reserves team had an easy win and were clearly too strong for their opponents.
For the Bulldog listed players:
Sam Reid played midfield probably ruck rover and was one of the best players on the ground. Whilst his left hand is still bandaged from the fracture it didn't impeded him at all even spoiling a few marks with his left hand. He ran tirelessly and was typically coming off around the 15 to 20 minute mark of each quarter before head back on about 5 minutes later.
Jarrad Boumann played as the CHF and at times showed his ability but equally he also looked disinterested at times. Even at the quarter and 3 quarter time addresses he wasn't fully focused on the messages the coaches were trying to get through. He injured his shoulder in a marking contest where he eventually hit the ground and was off the park for about 10 minutes before reappearing.
Henry White played in a variety of positions but probably mainly played as a defender. Its fair to say that this season is purely a development one for him but he started to get a bit of the footy later in the match.
John Shaw played in the ruck and was rotated on and off the field a fair bit. His ruck work was generally good and he even held a few marks around the ground. A few of the other spectators I was talking to seemed to think he was great selection for us.
James Mulligan and Easton Wood didn't play but both were at the ground. Mulligan looked fit enough so I'm not sure what the problem was.
For the Seagulls, Jayden Post had a big game as a key forward and in the 3rd quarter in particular he was leading well and holding his marks and then converting his chances. Very good game for him.
Murray Boyd was solid in defence. Dean Galea who reported last week in the firsts and will be missing against Werribee next week was lively around the forward line.
For the Seagulls senior team who had another impressive win against a Scorpion team that had the likes of Michael Rix, Andrew McQualter, Ben McEvoy, Sean Dempster and Brendan Goddard running around.
For the Bulldogs listed players:
Wayde Skipper started on the bench and was used in the ruck and up forward. Clearly short of a gallop, Skip got better as the game went on. He still had his leap and held a few marks.
Callan Ward roamed around everywhere and seemed to start in the midfield before moving forward. He ran strongly and of course read the play very well even displaying a pick pocket effort when he was outnumbered that resulted in a goal. Perhaps a career as an David Copperfield type illusionist awaits Cal.
Andrew McDougall played in defence and was a solid performer. He missed some opportunities to really make his mark but it was a 4 quarter effort by Doogs today.
Jarrad Grant played as a forward and while he didn't stamp himself on the game at all he started to get into the groove as the game wore on.
Guy O'Keefe was a very solid performer probably one of the best listed players. He speed, decision making and kicking were all very good and on top of that he ran hard throughout the game. Often his kicks into the forward 50 hit their mark.
Tim Callan was used as a defender and a midfielder who pushed into the forward line. Unfortunately for Callan his disposal let him down and he missed two very gettable opportunities in the 3 quarter which took the shine off his game.
Jarrod Harbrow made a return today and displayed his normal hard running. Like a few of the guys coming back from injury he got better as athe game wore on and probably needs at least one more week before he could be considered for higher duties.
Paul O'Shea had a very quiet day and really wasn't noted that much.
Peter Street played as the main ruckman as you would expect and did a good job.
Players named on the score sheet but who didn't play consisted on Giansiracusa, Eagleton, Higgins, Addison and Stack.
For the Seagulls, Ben Jolley, Callum Urch, Brett Johnson, Cameron Lockwood (BOG in my opinion) and Jason Cloke all performed well.
There was some big marks today from Urch and Cloke which was a bit of a highlight.
I'll be out for a few hours but will try and answer any questions you might have.
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