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Re: Williamstown vs North Ballarat
Good review Mofra.
Stack was off for a chunk of time in the second half. When he has a quiet start he sometimes magically seems to cop a knock and is forced to have an extended spell - not saying he tries it on but I do think he needs to toughen up and work through pain at times.
Grant's second half was much better. I hate seeing him pseudo-lead by just pointing to the space where he wants the ball kicked, but he did present hard in the third and fourth quarters. He still doesn't get to enough marking contests but increased fitness will help.
It was an interesting move putting Callan in the middle but he certainly stood up and was great in close. I was particularly impressed with the speed of his hands and really worked hard to get the ball out to the outside mids. Showed that he isn't just a one trick pony which is what playing at VFL is all about IMO.
Everitt was solid, playing mainly in defence. I've said previously that I'd like him to play a sweeper/utility role and he almost did today, working his way up to the wing and also forward at times. That contest where he backed into it and got absolutely crunched, only to get straight up and make a second effort highlights that his game really is coming along. His rebounding was a feature and in my opinion he was definitely one of our better players today.
Wight - hmmm. Some of his kicks were woeful, really bad. But some of his spoiling was great and his marking up forward was impressive. I know it's unfair but I'm just a bit blase about him now - though it is good to have a guy of his height as depth.
Cordy did some nice things and presented well. He's like a 204cm version of Bobby, which is quite a sight.
O'Keefe was solid, spending most of his time in the middle/wing. Reid was good also, and kicked a nice long goal. Both are pressing and are ready to go if we cop an injury at the Dogs.
Addison was average and looks short of confidence. As Mofra said, he fell over at crucial moments and it really cost the team. I know he is one of Rocket's favourites but he didn't earn a recall on that performance.
My boy Boumann was good again, moving like a gazelle and using the ball well. He was rarely beaten in the air, (maybe once or twice on the lead) and acted as a link up man from defence. Made good decisions and won't be playing in the magoos for a while I'd imagine.
Skipper was down on his early season form but he kicked a few goals and was handy.
This was the first Willy game that I've got fired up at this year as there were a huge amount of bad decisions and disposals from the Seagulls - very frustrating but hopefully this loss will ground them and make them hungrier.
Good review Mofra.
Stack was off for a chunk of time in the second half. When he has a quiet start he sometimes magically seems to cop a knock and is forced to have an extended spell - not saying he tries it on but I do think he needs to toughen up and work through pain at times.
Grant's second half was much better. I hate seeing him pseudo-lead by just pointing to the space where he wants the ball kicked, but he did present hard in the third and fourth quarters. He still doesn't get to enough marking contests but increased fitness will help.
It was an interesting move putting Callan in the middle but he certainly stood up and was great in close. I was particularly impressed with the speed of his hands and really worked hard to get the ball out to the outside mids. Showed that he isn't just a one trick pony which is what playing at VFL is all about IMO.
Everitt was solid, playing mainly in defence. I've said previously that I'd like him to play a sweeper/utility role and he almost did today, working his way up to the wing and also forward at times. That contest where he backed into it and got absolutely crunched, only to get straight up and make a second effort highlights that his game really is coming along. His rebounding was a feature and in my opinion he was definitely one of our better players today.
Wight - hmmm. Some of his kicks were woeful, really bad. But some of his spoiling was great and his marking up forward was impressive. I know it's unfair but I'm just a bit blase about him now - though it is good to have a guy of his height as depth.
Cordy did some nice things and presented well. He's like a 204cm version of Bobby, which is quite a sight.
O'Keefe was solid, spending most of his time in the middle/wing. Reid was good also, and kicked a nice long goal. Both are pressing and are ready to go if we cop an injury at the Dogs.
Addison was average and looks short of confidence. As Mofra said, he fell over at crucial moments and it really cost the team. I know he is one of Rocket's favourites but he didn't earn a recall on that performance.
My boy Boumann was good again, moving like a gazelle and using the ball well. He was rarely beaten in the air, (maybe once or twice on the lead) and acted as a link up man from defence. Made good decisions and won't be playing in the magoos for a while I'd imagine.
Skipper was down on his early season form but he kicked a few goals and was handy.
This was the first Willy game that I've got fired up at this year as there were a huge amount of bad decisions and disposals from the Seagulls - very frustrating but hopefully this loss will ground them and make them hungrier.
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