Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

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Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Dickson was handy. Moved well, got involved and was lively. I'd like to see him back shortly because he has class but is another who needs to find ways to stay in the game when things aren't going his way. I'd be tempted to bring him back next week but not opposed to seeing him play B's for one more week.

Thanks Griff for taking the time to pull all this together.

Not a lot seems to change each week for the positive with many of the names mentioned.

Jong and Cordy have both had interruptions so they can be excused to a point. On the other hand Howard, Grant, Austin, Vezspremi, Greenwood and possibly Redpath must all be about done. Add Cross, Gia., Addison and Markovic, some doubt on Cooney's position and we will find ourselves cutting deep again.

Another season in and I'm now not as bullish on Pearce's prospects and also still hoping to have my doubts quashed but fear Mitch may also be in this boat before long given his limited tricks and deficiency by foot. He does have a bit more time up his sleeve but where do others see Mitch's stocks ?

Tutt teases because we do need his type more than most, that is, outside run but lacks the necessary polish to play this role, his time is running out.

Campbell is safe for now given there is no back up of Will.

Is pleasing to hear that Dickson has slotted back well.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

still hoping to have my doubts quashed but fear Mitch may also be in this boat before long given his limited tricks and deficiency by foot. He does have a bit more time up his sleeve but where do others see Mitch's stocks ?

I'm still pretty confident with Mitch, he'll be fine. He's never going to be a damaging, elite user by foot but he's neat enough when he looks to take the shorter/safer option. His contested and clearance work is good as is his defensive ability and intent. I guess the question mark is where does he fit in given we have a few similar aged, inside players but I think he'll be able to be better/more effective as an accumulator than Boyd is and should be looking to replace him in the senior side.

[lemmon]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

I made a point about Mitch when I first saw him was that we'll need patience with him because of the type of player he is. That real ball accumulator type in the Boyd mould needs to get to more contests than most players as their impact comes by weight of numbers. Only way to do that is through a very good engine which takes time and preseasons. Libba has come on quicker because on the inside of the stoppages his hands and vision were already a weapon, he just needed the bulk to match it. Wally needs the fitness of a Boyd and Cross because he isn't as inside as Libba, he needs to link and accumulate and be more outside. I'm sure he'll be fine, hopefully becomes a nice Rob Harvey style kick

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Thanks for the report Griff#16, but disappointing that there were very few positives. Maybe Dickson to come in but looks like no one else banging down the door.

[SlimPickens]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Thanks for the report Griff#16, but disappointing that there were very few positives. Maybe Dickson to come in but looks like no one else banging down the door.

Wouldn't say there were few positives. Griff left at 3 qtr time and missed an excellent last qtr by Wallis, Dickson and Campbell. When the game needed to be won, these blokes all stood up.

On that game I'd say Dickson and Wallis would almost be certainties to be recalled to the senior next week.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Wouldn't say there were few positives. Griff left at 3 qtr time and missed an excellent last qtr by Wallis, Dickson and Campbell. When the game needed to be won, these blokes all stood up.

On that game I'd say Dickson and Wallis would almost be certainties to be recalled to the senior next week.

ok, that sounds better

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Thanks for that Slim, glad to hear they finished strongly.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Good reports, disappointed about Howard. He is a very professional player

[Missing Dog]

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Thanks for the reports

[comrade]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Good reports, disappointed about Howard. He is a very professional player

In what way?

Not being inflammatory or anything, you just don't hear many positives about Howard.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

WSE did mention that twice yesterday. Would also be interested as being professional in your apporach to game preparation is beneficial but has little relationship to actually being able to play it at the highest level when taken into account with talent.

[SlimPickens]

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That post was not lost on me Mantis

I'm hearing you brother.

It was certainly mentioned that he may be on the list simply to get the social functions down a Carlton in the confidential parts of the news paper

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

I'm still pretty confident with Mitch, he'll be fine. He's never going to be a damaging, elite user by foot but he's neat enough when he looks to take the shorter/safer option. His contested and clearance work is good as is his defensive ability and intent. I guess the question mark is where does he fit in given we have a few similar aged, inside players but I think he'll be able to be better/more effective as an accumulator than Boyd is and should be looking to replace him in the senior side.

Wallis has the courage and intelligence to make it at senior level. There is a thought that he might be better suited as a defender playing on the opposition's smalls. You know he will not panic under pressure being a valuable trait in the back line. We haven't had a reliable player since Gilbee to take the kick ins and this role might just suit Mitch. The problem is that we have similar types to Wallis in the midfield and it might just be timely as was done successfully by his father Steve to move him into defence.

[SlimPickens]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Wallis has the courage and intelligence to make it at senior level. There is a thought that he might be better suited as a defender playing on the opposition's smalls. You know he will not panic under pressure being a valuable trait in the back line. We haven't had a reliable player since Gilbee to take the kick ins and this role might just suit Mitch. The problem is that we have similar types to Wallis in the midfield and it might just be timely as was done successfully by his father Steve to move him into defence.

Not sure he has the foot skill required to do the kick ins.

Still think Mitch is best suited to the midfield and will be a key cog in its rotations. IMO Mitch needs to get ball and dish it to the better uses around him, to me it actually looks like he is being taught to play this way at the moment.

[Bornadog]

Re: Williamstown v Northern Blues June 22

Seagulls fight for fourth spot

A fast-finishing Williamstown has recorded their second consecutive win against good opposition over the weekend, defeating the Northern Blues by 32 points at VISY Park on Saturday.

The Seagulls’ 12.12 (84) to 7.10 (52) win sees them climb back into the top four on the VFL ladder, but they were made to work for it with neither side giving an inch up to three-quarter time.

It was an important result for Williamstown, making it just their second victory away from home for the year, with away clashes against Box Hill, Sandringham and Port Melbourne coming up over the next three matches.

Tory Dickson and midfielder Willie Wheeler were both amongst the goals, finishing with four and three goals respectively.

Bulldogs’ midfielder Mitch Wallis also shone for the Seagulls, winning plenty of ball and using it efficiently in a match that featured a lot of end-to-end play.

Williamstown got a massive lift from Ed Carr and Brent Prismall who worked tirelessly around the stoppages throughout the match and were keys in the Seagulls’ six-goal final term.

The six-goal final term was made even more impressive by the fact that up to three-quarter time, Williamstown had only managed six goals in total.

The fourth quarter onslaught was largely due to the Seagulls being able to remain consistent with their intensity and effort that they had shown across the match, which was finally able to break the Blues.

Williamstown’s defenders again proved vitally important, holding their own in contests that often featured much taller opponents.

The matches don’t get any easier for the Seagulls, who now travel to Box Hill to face the 1st-placed Hawks on Sunday.

Final Score
Williamstown 12.12 (84) def. Northern Blues 7.10 (52)

Goal Kickers: T. Dickson 4, W. Wheeler 3, J. Tutt , J. Grant , A. Cordy , T. Campbell , E. Carr
Best Players: M. Wallis, T. Dickson, W. Wheeler, N. Sing, B. Prismall, L. Masters

Development Report

In the Development League, Williamstown recorded an impressive 50-point win over the third place Northern Blues, setting up a massive encounter against Box Hill this week which will decide top position on the ladder.

An inaccurate Williamstown were able to eventually shake off the Blues in the fourth quarter much like their senior counterparts, kicking five goals to one en route to a 12.14 (86) to 5.6 (36) victory.

Michael Stockdale was best on ground, thriving in the match with his in and under style of play, while Alex Greenwood and Jack Dorgan provided great run and carry through the midfield and across half-back to constantly drive the Seagulls forward.

The Seagulls are now 8-2 after ten rounds, with their two losses coming in at a combined margin of five points, which sets the scene for a huge top of the table clash against Box Hill on Sunday.