We need someone to fill the hole in front of him, as Marty used to do so effectively. Perhaps Dre? Or ROK could drop back now and then?Probably not PC to quote yourself, but I couldn't be more pleased the way things went:
1. Our midfield was linking up well again. Will only be helped with Hanners back in. He's a big part of it.
2. I didn't count on Buddy (most likely) missing next week. Makes our loss all that more important.
3. The main reason for the loss was their inside 50 marking, especially Roughhead. I think this can be fixed, especially if Richards can take Roughy instead of Buddy.
4. White is good, but is not a pack-mark forward. He did well, but is better suited when the main marking assignment goes to Tippett.
5. Some good signs with Rohan, but still doesn't get enough possession. He gets out positioned too easily. I hope he improves with more game time. His tackling is valuable. And he does kick straight for goal.
6. McGlynn looked much more valuable up the ground. He should be a tagger.
7. Biggs was much better than I imagined he would be. Great first game.
8. Does Lamb get back in this side?
9. Big advantage to play next Friday. If we do lose, we will play the following week in Sydney with and extra day's rest.
I'm feeling a lot more positive than I did after last week's game. We didn't go 100%, but showed that if we do, it will take a big effort to beat us. At 3/4 time, I hoped Horse would tell the players to take it easy and not worry about the scoreboard. Just don't get hurt. And they did! We gave up 3 quick goals and took the 'tanking' pressure off us. Well played Swannies!
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