We beat the shitboners and did it well, even though they've been training hard and we haven't
Young blokes were great, even Bentley who I wasn't real sure was a great choice for a rookie spot - only disappointment was not seeing more of Yarran.
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| Author: | Stefchook [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:19 am ] |
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Not that it means a whole lot, but great to finally get a win over North Melbourne. Good margin. Good skill level by foot. Good spread of goalkickers. Depth is certainly improving. Robinson, Jacobs, Johnson, Garlett, Bentley all showed they are capable of contributing at senior level. (Even Joseph did a few nice things.) Continued improvement from some of the younger players like Gibbs and Grigg. Get to see them on tele for another week. |
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| Author: | Melvey [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
It was an impressive performance by the boys no doubt. I don't think the Kangaroos expected us to come out with intensity like that and sharpness like that. Boy did we look like we were trying! Last nights game proved Setanta can play a role for the blues. Again Hale kicked a few on us, we need his height down back. I was at a pub watching the game and have to say Robbo impressed many non carlton supporters. Comments such as he looks like Coon dogs Positives for me were Robobo, Robbo and Robbo. Synbad, which charity is my hard earn goin towards? I like Stevo's role as sweeper off half back. I think he, Thornton and Johnson are just what the doctor ordered in terms of there precise foot skills. |
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| Author: | Megaman [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
We beat the shitboners and did it well, even though they've been training hard and we haven't Young blokes were great, even Bentley who I wasn't real sure was a great choice for a rookie spot - only disappointment was not seeing more of Yarran. |
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| Author: | Navy Blue Horse [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Our skill level stood out IMO, when compared to previous years |
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| Author: | Big Kahuna Boot [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:55 am ] |
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.. ..biggest thing for me was we didn't try that crappy clarko cluster like the other teams seen to be toyin' with.. ..we didn't flood like mad, instead our midfield ran and pushed back hard [defensively].. ..gibbs and grigg looked sharp thru the middle, and jacobs.. ..bloodyhell, 18 hitouts.. ..not bad for a rookie hey.. ..i know some posters have been on his wagon fer a while now, but folks.. ..yer gonna need a bigger wagon.. ..F50 pressure was great to see too.. ..and robbo looks intense.. |
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| Author: | Graeme [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
The big sauce did well in the tapouts IMO, seemed to hold his own there. |
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| Author: | keogh [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Pace We were quick causing turnovers Kicking out of defence. Stevens ,Johnson can deliver it well out of there. Jacobs Finally gave us a presence in the ruck. Has to play in the real stuff Our key defenders did well Gibbs Glad I put 20 on him for the Brownlow at 200s Will play more in the middle this year Youngsters were terrific Depth is there No Scotland, Walker, Bentick,Fisher, carrazzoo , Browne, hampson etc Overall atop peformance even though its early days Final 8 beckons reckon top 4 is a real possibility Jacobs has to play. He gives us a presence in the ruck Robinson and Yarran, Johnson will be bonuses. We have depth. The pleasing thing for me is that one game doesnt mean things have turned around but last night's game highlights the MC have tried to address the onfield weaknesses of the club no ruckman( still would love to see Hammer in) more forward options new roll for Stevens more pace kicking skills improve better tactics THEY KNOW WE ARE COMING  Finally i reckon I can go to work with a reasonable amount of arrogance |
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| Author: | cj69 [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Pros: Robinson, Gartlett, Grigg, Jacobs & Johnson. All will add to the depth of the side. Guys like Hadley, Walker, Carrazzo, Fisher, Setanta, Hampson, Scotland, Pfieffer, Hartlett, Browne, Warnock, Austin now have to EARN their spots. Our running in numbers GIBBS! A fully fit JUDD! Definite improvement in skill level Fev bulking up, adds another dimension to his game. Don't know anyone who could out muscle him. Jacobs in ruck gave us a lot of first use of the ball. Showed need for a genuine tap ruckman Defence was very good. Jamo & Bower in particular. Cons: To Fev reliant, need other options. Umpiring, really finding some decisions hard to understand. Thornton, everytime he runs out of defence he takes to long and kicks short. The opposition then drop back and block our run. Happened a number of times. Didn't get to see Yarran in full flight. Waite not a man on man player with bigger opponents, needs to run free. North are in the middle of heavy workload and it showed. |
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| Author: | frank dardew [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
The disposal of Russell excellent -didnt miss target Grunt of Cloke -hurt two in separate marking contests Exquisite skills of Gibbs -reminded me of Nathan Buckley last night hardness of Grigg Rookies -all showed something THE SIZE/STRENGTH OF HOLLYWOOD FEVOLA a couple of swoopers on the forward line run out of the backline coolness of houlihan |
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| Author: | Melvey [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
cj69 wrote: Thornton, everytime he runs out of defence he takes to long and kicks short. The opposition then drop back and block our run. Happened a number of times. Spot on with this comment. It's as if he prancing around like a show pony. He should take the game on rebounding out of defense. He needs a rocket planted up his backside or the brunt of a Setanta bot up the arse! |
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| Author: | Melvey [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
frank dardew wrote: The disposal of Russell excellent -didnt miss target Well you must of missed the one where he tried to get the ball through the corridor with a poor kick putting a player under pressure which resulted with the roos kicking a goal |
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| Author: | seanpb [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
russell. suck it haters, he's a part of the team now. plenty of other positives too, but that one sticks in my mind. |
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| Author: | CK95 [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Percentage. |
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| Author: | Deepbluesomething [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
I thought Houlihan was excellent... He is generally critised for not going hard at it but last night he chased hard, made some impressive tackles and forced some good turnovers. In his absence last season it could appear to some that we don't need him but he showed last night what a valuable addition he is to the side. Also thought Gibbs played well without appearing to be going at 110%. Grigg is looking good except he needs to work on his disposals at times and Robbo just kept trying the whole way through and showed some great courage. The backline did an excellent job defending a dangerous forward line which has good tall and short forwards. As for the rookies, Sauce and Joseph both appeared to have some afl potential Negatives: Ando didn't look very confident and his disposal let him down at times. Yarran's injury Still really Fevola conscious |
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| Author: | Wolfe [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Lots of positives in last nights game Beat the Roos long time since we have done that and even better though Pre season cup the Roos where really only missing one key player so i belive they where playing to win... They would be using the NAB for increasing membership so would have been a good hit out for the blues. Good to see some definate game plan that the team played to ... where very good last night in switching play and creating loose players which is a good sign also we didnt get caught out to much when the roos tried to do the same thing. Good for the players to have a serious hit out Also Great for the Blues to get wins early but use this to lead into the season proper |
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| Author: | kingkerna [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
didnt' we beat the roos in a pre season game on the gold coast two years ago? |
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| Author: | strangeblue [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
Just watched the game - my positives: Midfield finally has depth - Judd didn't have a huge impact - whist he was good, we didn't rely on him as the sole midfield star. Fev Fev Fev - continues to be a star. Robbo - forget Gibbins - it's the ROBBIGINS show now Other Rookies and young guys - all showed glimpses Houla back and fit is a positive. Team confidence - this is the biggest improvement i noticed - the guys look poised and confident in their ability to beat opponents. Skills seem better - time will tell how they hold up under greater pressure. There's still some quality players to come into this team. I'm bloody excited about this year... |
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| Author: | Kaptain Kouta [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
ROGGINS? |
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| Author: | Orangewhip [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
kingkerna wrote: didnt' we beat the roos in a pre season game on the gold coast two years ago? Certainly did. Came back in the last quarter from about a 38 point margin I think. Last night- Robinson! What a weapon. He's both super footballer and cartoon hero. Just loved the fluency and effort displayed by the team. We are finally back to being a team again. New blokes Johnson and Jacobs and Gartlett did brilliantly. Gibbs, Fev, Judd just top shelf. Thought Houlihan, Russell, Simpson and Bower were great too. Loved seeing Harvey in Carlton gear on the boundary line also. You could just see he wished he played for a real club in his time the poor bastard. Onto next week...looks like the Hawks just pipped the Dees at the post.  Sick'em Baggers! |
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| Author: | BlueGunners [ Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Positives |
For me the biggest positives were the Rangas. I honestly think Sauce was the third best player after Fev and Gibbs. He was sensational. It's not about getting the most hitouts... it's the hitouts to advantage. He was brilliant. His disposal was good aswell. Robbo... what can i say... I'm in love with a man. You can tell he's gonna be a cult figure. There's gonna be alot of kids with the number 12 on their backs. Neg: Gibbs will take too many brownlow votes from Judd
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