Player Managers - Round #6

[Mantis]

Re: Player Managers - Round #6

I don't believe it has. I didn't see him get caught too often yesterday, just needs to hit a target.

That's the point I am making. He plays on and then wildly boots the ball inside F50. Would much rather him go back behind the mark and hit up a lead up target, something a player of his ability should be capable of doing 8 or 9 times out of 10.

[LostDoggy]

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Ryan Griffen

I feel like I'm re-hashing the last 2 reports here.
Whilst Ryan's workrate is good, he was all but ineffective throughout the course of the game.

I was surprised to find Ryan had had a 23 possession game, as I didn't notice him that often. Even more surprised he had won 7 clearances and his disposal efficiency was at 83%.
On paper it looks like a decent game. but I just didn't think he had any influence whatsoever. When you stack it up against some of the Saints key performers it looks quite ordinary. Goddard for instance, had 33 possies at 95% efficiency, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 running bounces and 1 goal. Now that's an influential game turning performance.


In the last quarter Ryan had 1 trade mark run from half back through the middle, only to slip when trying to change direction. Summed up both his and the teams night.

Perhaps we should be looking to move Griffen to the half back flank, and try to get his run and carry back into our team.

Stats
K: 12
HB: 11
Marks: 4
Tackles: 3
Running Bounces: 5
Disposal Efficiency: 83%
Clearances: 7

I have been very disappointed with Griffen so far this season. He shows glimpes but has very little impact on the game - with Cooney out he had the perfect opportunity to stand up and show that he is an elite midfielder. He hasnt.

If we leave the midfield to Boyd / Cross - they are hard workers, but they would hardly have the opposition quaking in their boots.

[Bornadog]

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That's the point I am making. He plays on and then wildly boots the ball inside F50. Would much rather him go back behind the mark and hit up a lead up target, something a player of his ability should be capable of doing 8 or 9 times out of 10.

Agree, I hate the ball being bombed into the Forward line. Saints with big forwards such as Reiwoldt and Kosi don't bomb the ball. How many times did Reiwoldt lead out and get hit on the chest giving Morris no hope of spoiling.

[lemmon]

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Agree, I hate the ball being bombed into the Forward line. Saints with big forwards such as Reiwoldt and Kosi don't bomb the ball. How many times did Reiwoldt lead out and get hit on the chest giving Morris no hope of spoiling.

Thats even more evident by the amount of footy won by Dawson and Gilbert who could zone off and repel from defence.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Player Managers - Round #6

CALLAN WARD - Round Five versus St.Kilda Saints

DID NOT PLAY.

After five senior games Callan was dropped to VFL level this week and from most accounts was amongst the Seagulls' best versus the Zebras, kicking two goals while contributing busily through the midfield.

His solid VFL outing combined with the Dogs' poor form and possible changes forecast may see Ward promoted back to the seniors more quickly than anticipated.

I agree 100 percent, you can elevate Sam Reid with him too!