The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.
Getting Tippett was the recruiting coup of the century. The reining premier secures the number one available player under everyone's nose, and he wasn't really that available. How it worked out later is history but as a recruitment manoeuvre, it was the best of the best.
Buddy, less so, he basically walked up and said "take me". Keeping it quiet was well done though.
I noticed last night that Hewett was present at many centre bounces, lured in there by Selwood who he was tagging. Frankly, Hewett has turned out to be a good tagger but not much good at anything else. Has no awareness with ball in hand of both team mates and opponents, is slow to react with ball in hand and doesn't know which way to turn with ball in hand. When he gets a free (stages for them) or the odd mark he stands there like a stale bottle of beer. Got caught holding the ball 4 times in the first half against Richmond. A waste of time at centre bounces. As Ludwig would say, out there for his good looks.
I still do not get how people thought Allir didn't play well. 8 intercept marks is pretty darn good and his disposal went at 93% effective. Plus his 1%er spoils were excellent.
Our problem is not our defence. We miss Mills but they have been marvellous this year. It is the mids that have let us down and their horrible disposal and lack of possessions. It looks like the selectors will be "forced" to bring in some young players into that area. Put Ronke and Florent in there for all centre bounces. With Jack and Hanners going poorly (finished) we have lost that red hot go for the footy. We need some urgent grunt in there.
Surprised you've turned on Hewitt after one poor half of football. Has been clearly one of our best this year as a run with player. Has got a footy brain and we saw this from him as a forward. His main role is negating stars and this takes a lot of concentration. Very good contested ball player and negator in the Brett Kirk mould.
Hewett’s been pretty good this year, imho, so a bit harsh I’d say.
Aliir did well on Taylor & won that battle pretty clearly. His disposals still leave me cringing - but good to see him back out there.
Ollie is great, but not the answer just yet.
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