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17.21-123 Williamstown
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15.16-106 North Ballarat
Williamstown
Goal Kickers: W. Skipper 3, D. Galea 3, G. O''Keefe 3, C. Ward 3, J. Grant 2, P. Street, D. Stretton, L. Picken
Best Players: G. O''Keefe, F. Ray, W. Skipper, D. Stretton, S. Tiller, J. Cloke
North Ballarat
Goal Kickers: M. Greig 2, J. Spolding 2, M. Sewell 2, O. Stephenson 2, C. Garlett 2, J. Smith 2, D. McConnell, R. McHugh, M. Wundke
Best Players: T. Roach, A. Swallow, B. Goodes, G. Urquhart, J. Smith, M. Sharkey
The radio had Street as the BOG. O'Keefe and Ray had plenty of ballLast edited by hujsh; 27-04-2008, 06:50 PM.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] -
Re: Willy Game
17.21-123 Williamstown
def.
15.16-106 North Ballarat
Williamstown
Goal Kickers: W. Skipper 3, D. Galea 3, G. O''Keefe 3, C. Ward 3, J. Grant 2, P. Street, D. Stretton, L. Picken
Best Players: G. O''Keefe, F. Ray, W. Skipper, D. Stretton, S. Tiller, J. Cloke
North Ballarat
Goal Kickers: M. Greig 2, J. Spolding 2, M. Sewell 2, O. Stephenson 2, C. Garlett 2, J. Smith 2, D. McConnell, R. McHugh, M. Wundke
Best Players: T. Roach, A. Swallow, B. Goodes, G. Urquhart, J. Smith, M. Sharkey
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Some stats i found on BF
O'Keefe had 28 disposals and his 3 goals were in the first half.
Ward had 16 disposals
Ray played HB and O'Keefe did too in the second half setting up attacks.
Skinny and Tommy were quiet. More than happy for them to get form before coming into the side.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
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I went along and will write up a report later. O'Shea got injured in the reserves game. Looked like a rib or a lung injury and he needed the ambulance.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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The reserves had a tight win and much like the firsts it was pretty much even until the end.
Shaw and Reid never played and I was told that Reid was a late withdrawal which left the team with just 3 on the interchange and some players were feeling the pinch.
Mulligan was in the ruck and while he ran around a lot his inability to hold his marks really hurts his game. I know the club is keen to play him as a key defender but he is currently needed in the ruck.
Boumann started as a forward and just kept making poor decisions and really wasn't a factor in the game early. He moved to defense in the 2nd half and was a lot better.
O'Shea played mainly as the centre half forward and was very poor in the first half. He had a set shot from 35 and landed it well short and his inability or poor concentration of kicking through the ball really hurts his game. He improved in the 2nd half but then copped that bad injury in a marking contest lat in the game.
Wood played on the wing and did some nice things. He kicked a couple of goals but still has a lot of learning to do. I can see why the club (and others) were keen on him but he is, as they say, a project player.
Lynch had a very good game and was busy and skillful and he kicked 3 goals. Another week in the magoos and he should be ready for a promotion.
For the firsts. There was no sign of Harbrow by the way and the Seagulls really struggled with the Roosters today before getting that break on them and winning the game.
Skipper mainly played as the full forward and whilst he was mobile and a good target he wasted his chances and should have done better.
Ward started as a midfielder and spent some time forward. Once again he put in a little purple patch and kicked a couple of goals in no time. He was very classy today without being a star.
Stack played as a defender and was OK without being much better than that. He just wasn't in the play enough.
McDougall was the key defender and did a good job. He handballed to some of his team mates that were flat footed but he really did try hard and I thought it was a good game by him. Needs to kick it a bit more.
Grant was very quiet today and started as the forward pocket. He kicked a goal but was much like Stack in that he didn't do a lot wrong but he didn't have an influence on the game.
O'Keefe had a good game today. He started as a HFF before moving into the midfield. He got a lot of the ball but at times I didn't think his kicking was as good as previous weeks. He kicked 3 goals and was very busy and must be pressing for a senior game.
Tiller was used in defence today and whilst he might not have had huge possessions I really liked his game. He used the ball well and generally made the right decisions. I had some doubts about him at the start of the season but I can see him making good progress and he really has been used in a variety of positions so far this season.
Street rucked for nearly all of the game and while the commentators talked him up it wasn't a great game by him. He did all right around the ground but his tap work didn't give the struggling midfield clean possession too often. He will be handy if something happens to Minson or Hudson but he might spend significant time with the Seagulls this year.
Williams started on the bench and went on and off in defence for the majority of the game. His trademark tackling skill was still there but he was well short of a gallop and will be better for the outing.
Everitt with his leg still heavily strapped would be happy to get through the game. His trademark run and carry wasn't as evident and he clearly needs 3 more weeks playing footy before he will press for a senior berth. He played as a defender.
Ray was very good off half back. He needs another week at the Seagulls because he clearly isn't fit enough but he had the same run to his game. I didn't notice him marking the ball as well as he was last season.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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You missed O'Keefe.
Please tell me someone played well.Comment
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Excellent report there GVGjr, the O'Shea injury sounds very nasty indeed, needing an ambo to take him away.
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He throws himself around that much this one didn't look serious at first. He went up high for a mark and I think he hurt his ribs or lung. When he didn't get up straight away you just knew it was far more than him being winded. They had to stretcher him off and then a few minutes later the ambo was there.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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I think Tiller has improved the most of any player on the list over the last 6 months, perhaps with the exception of Josh Hill. If he can improve the same amount over the next 6 months then I will be ecstatic. Seems to me he has been a very consistent performer so far in 08.
What does he need to do to make the next step? Does anybody have a crystal ball as to what position he might play?Comment
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I'm surprised that Tiller has done well back. I saw him as a key forward but not one who is too strong in the air. (not that i had too much to go on)
Would anyone say his marking in contests has improved? Or do i have no idea what I'm talking about?[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Comment
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Its actually quite scary watching Paulie play, he just doesnt care sometimes, just throws his body in, myself and a friend were talking about this last year, he did something really brave, but really stupid, i think he may have got knocked out or something.Comment
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