Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

[Twodogs]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

We have quite a few who are pretty good by hand. Grant is quite good at holding the ball until he can release someone. Just didn't get enough of the ball in other ways for mine. I like him forward where his small bursts of creativity hit the scoreboard.

He hand balled 20 metres to Bontempelli running into the goal square by himself for a goal just before half time last week.he was being tackled by two Richmond players at the time. Actually they were sort of tackling each other when Grant hand balled it to Bont.

[dog town]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Which is what I like when he is forward. He will get 12-15 touches either way. If it is forward he creates scores. If he stays up the ground he needs to find a way to get more of the ball.

[Prince Imperial]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

I was very impressed with Darley today. He looks in really good shape and won a fair bit of the ball. His kicking was excellent as usual and he really put his hand up for round 1.

[Twodogs]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

I was very impressed with Darley today. He looks in really good shape and won a fair bit of the ball. His kicking was excellent as usual and he really put his hand up for round 1.

I think Darlwy will be a good player for us. Like you say he uses the ball really well and he looks really fit and strong(er). He must be in strong consideration for a spot in round one.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

JJ and Darley look like they love the more attacking game plan. Both would receive/win the ball and take the open space in front of them every time with genuine pace and purpose. I am a fan of both players - although JJ needs to improve his disposal, as he seems to routinely "just miss" his targets. Darley looks a lot fitter and stronger, ran really well and has penetrating ball use. I thought he defended well too - it escapes me who he was on, but it was a much taller opponent and he did well.

Redpath was impressive. It was the way he went about it; worked really hard, competed really hard, used his strength to advantage, took some great contested marks, led well and he's probably the best set shot for goal in our squad. The early sign of him this pre-season are really good.

Campbell was pretty impressive. His physique has changed dramatically from when he first came to the club - almost didn't recognise him. Looks very lean and fit - mobility has improved. Took some huge contested grabs, kicked 3, competed well. I want to see him play 16+ games this season.

Cordy and Hamling had an interesting battle. Cordy did well, kicked a couple of goals, did OK in the ruck but Hamling showed a bit too. Extremely athletic/agile, provided some good rebound.

Impressed with Daniel. Super composed, rarely wastes a possession, very smart footballer. The thing I liked most about his game was that he followed the play. Numerous times he would dish the ball off and then run hard to receive it again. He isn't phased by congestion at all - would have to be in the mix for round 1.

McLean was pretty good in the first half. He won a bit of the ball, showed plenty of composure and used it well. Hamilton was impressive in the second half, displaying similar traits. He's pretty clever too - some nice side steps, trapped a ball to outsmart a defender. Webb got into it more in the second half too, and again, showed composure along with a fantastic left boot. Dale and R Smith were quiet.

[divvydan]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Working so couldn't make it today. Looking at the team sheets, I assume Roughead matched up on Boyd but it's not obvious to me who would've been on Redpath with Talia and Roberts out and Hamling on the same team. Anyone know who it was?

[azabob]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

TBB is Campbell any chance as first ruck for round one?

[Remi Moses]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Few observations among the gasbagging
Daniel was excellent . Composure in traffic and invariably finds a player( will play early doors)
Thought Campbell was excellent ( clunks the ball) and looks more mobile.
Cordy was decent as well, although he two grabs far to often
Ball movement was noticeably quicker as well

[Remi Moses]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Thought Redapath was very impressive . He looks more mobile now, and is playing confidently .
What a tremendous set shot he is.
No Bonts today but I'd imagine you don't bring out a Ferrari on an off road drive.

[boydogs]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Working so couldn't make it today. Looking at the team sheets, I assume Roughead matched up on Boyd but it's not obvious to me who would've been on Redpath with Talia and Roberts out and Hamling on the same team. Anyone know who it was?

Only one of his goals was shown in the highlights, Ayce Cordy was trailing him and Anthony Barry was running back to goal

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Working so couldn't make it today. Looking at the team sheets, I assume Roughead matched up on Boyd but it's not obvious to me who would've been on Redpath with Talia and Roberts out and Hamling on the same team. Anyone know who it was?

It seemed to vary, but he took a few marks v Wood.

TBB is Campbell any chance as first ruck for round one?

If it was up to me, yes.

He simply looks ready to play a lot of footy. He competed well over the ground, moved well, took great contested marks and kicked goals. Looks stronger and fitter, but leaner and more mobile.

He offers more than Minson for mine, who I wouldn't consider to be traveling well at this stage. Having said that, I would be pretty confident in saying that Minson will be given first run at it.

[lemmon]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

TBB is Campbell any chance as first ruck for round one?

I just can't see it happening early. It's easy to forget Campbell has been on a modified pre-season program whereas Minson has done all the work. A massive NAB Challenge game or two may sway things but I imagine he's still a fair way off being at full conditioning

[G-Mo77]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Apparently Biggs tore a hammy and is out for 5 - 7 weeks.

[GVGjr]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Apparently Biggs tore a hammy and is out for 5 - 7 weeks.

I updated the Injuries thread with that last night. It's a real shame because I think there was a spot for him in the early rounds of the H&A season. It probably opens up a spot for Darley and one or two others

[Webby]

Re: Family Day and Intra Club - 7 March 2015

Few observations among the gasbagging
Daniel was excellent . Composure in traffic and invariably finds a player( will play early doors)

Yeah, I hadn't noticed Daniel much until my mate arrived and commented on him. Once he did, I noticed quite a bit of his work. He didn't run and carry much, but is great in close distributing the footy. A clever little player.