Bankers and Anchors - Round 9

[always right]

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When you win the umpiring looks different

The one free that I really hated was the one against Picken on Montagna. The umpire had no choice to pay it, but gee, chopping the legs, give me a break (pardon the pun). Picken dived and got the ball and handballed out, that is what footy is all about. Believe me, this game is becoming Gaelic footy.

Like it or not, it was the exact situation the AFL is trying to address. Montagna looked like he had hurt his knee from Picken's contact. I don't think this was the worst decision of this type even though you know Picken was simply desparate to get the ball.

I get less upset about this rule than I do about minor incidental contact to the head where the player has caused the contact himself. I also detest the free kicks where there is a bit of push and shove and the slightest contact near the shoulder is pounced upon as if the player has been kinghit.

[Sedat]

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The one free that I really hated was the one against Picken on Montagna. The umpire had no choice to pay it, but gee, chopping the legs, give me a break (pardon the pun). Picken dived and got the ball and handballed out, that is what footy is all about. Believe me, this game is becoming Gaelic footy.

I hated it only because it hasn't been paid by anyone, anywhere for the last 6 weeks. They were all over it for the first 3 weeks and have completely shelved it until Saturday.

[Ozza]

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Bankers:

Stevens - Still a young bloke, and showed some signs that he could well be a fantastic long term pick up.

Griffen - really showed great leadership. I'm not fussed that he gabe away those two frees - Jones is a pest - and Griffen then responded by dominating the last quarter and a half.

Hrovat - makes the right decisions, busy little player - very excited about him. Think he even had 7 or 8 score involvements.

Anchors:

I won't put in any anchors - because everyone who was having a bad day, at least contributed something that helped us win.
ie. Jones was poor - but kicked a crucial goal and brought down/tapped down the footy in contest to help us score.
Dahlhaus and Smith - struggled, but tackled and chased and got on the scoreboard.

Was a good fighting team effort.

[GVGjr]

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Anchors:

* Jones - Completely ineffective for the 2nd week in a row.. Not good enough.

Would you stick with him given we really need him to come good or can the lesson be learned better in the VFL?

[Doc26]

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Would you stick with him given we really need him to come good or can the lesson be learned better in the VFL?

Stick with him. He has improved his second effort from 2012 which was a blight on him, and as a Team we are obviously in a full on development period i.e we're not pushing for finals. There is no one presently better at Willy to take his spot or alternative. Williams will be better for the run and whether with Roughy or Williams down forward, Liam will be better with a second tall down there to give him a chop out. As a young developing tall forward with flaws it has been a tough gig for him to be the lone legitimate marking forward. Now that we have a second option down there lets see how he fairs.

[GVGjr]

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Stick with him. He has improved his second effort from 2012 which was a blight on him, and as a Team we are obviously in a full on development period i.e we're not pushing for finals. There is no one presently better at Willy to take his spot or alternative. Williams will be better for the run and whether with Roughy or Williams down forward, Liam will be better with a second tall down there to give him a chop out. As a young developing tall forward with flaws it has been a tough gig for him to be the lone legitimate marking forward. Now that we have a second option down there lets see how he fairs.

That's how I see it. I think we should try and stick with him and ride out a few bumps along the way. Williams being up forward will assist him.

[stefoid]

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Boyd was good - massive effort.

[Ghost Dog]

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On his knees at the final siren, fists clenched. That image stayed with me.

[LongWait]

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Boyd was good - massive effort.

I'm not a fan but he was huge on the weekend. That was a Captains' game and a more adventurous and attacking effort from Boyd. Bring that every week please Matthew.

[LostDoggy]

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Jones always struggles when opponents get early body pressure on him and stop his jump. Hence he tries to get away from them at all costs usually by moving towards the ball. The good backman simply let him go forward and bingo bango he is under the ball. He needs more body strength to hold his position and he needs to hold back on his leads more which Barry Hall said is something that takes a fair while to master.

He also gets two opponents which will only lessen when he has better players around him that demand attention coupled with midfielders being able to spot the free man rather than blazing away.

Very informative, Maddog. Thanks.

[bulldogtragic]

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[QUOTE=Remi Moses;
Watters should be taken to account for his mixed messages late last year and this season.[/QUOTE]


Just watching the 360 encore. Watters is a deadset loon, won't answer anything straight or take Gerard's points or critique. Watching that makes me feel better about BMac media mantras ( I.e. contested possessions).

[Jdog]

Re: Bankers and Anchors - Round 9

This is the round 9 edition of the Weekly Bankers and Anchors Thread.

Please post your nominations for:

The Bankers = 3 players that we banked on to do the right thing during the game

The Anchors = 3 players that weighed us down by their errors or poor play

Please limit it to no more than three of each, but feel free to make honourable/dishonourable mentions. As usual try to make it constructive criticism.

The thread is named in honour of a popular WOOF Contributor, The Banker, who passed away on 22/04/2012 after a six month battle with cancer.

BANKERS ... boyd, gia, griffen ... youre all too busy watching the young guns and youre forgetting how good our mature players are at their game (still). Yes I am a Gia fan.

WANKERS .... bad umpiring, people that would rather queue for ages to buy tickets rather than purchase footy memberships and the fact that we are only one position above Melbourne on the AFL ladder !!!!!

[AndrewP6]

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BANKERS ... boyd, gia, griffen ... youre all too busy watching the young guns and youre forgetting how good our mature players are at their game (still). Yes I am a Gia fan.

WANKERS .... bad umpiring, people that would rather queue for ages to buy tickets rather than purchase footy memberships and the fact that we are only one position above Melbourne on the AFL ladder !!!!!

That's not quite the name of the thread

[Murphy'sLore]

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Banker - the generous Bulldog who donated four tickets to our family outside the ground so we could get in for free.

Just goes to show that there is such a thing as karma. He was rightfully rewarded with a victory.