Murphy would have been on the ground pleading for a free

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Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

Crippa has indirectly layed it on the line to Murph with yesterdays display. It had to happen. Nowhere to hide Murph, everyones watching.

100%.

Cripps was hiding his broken nose from the umps so he could stay on the field. #anzacspirit

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First q. McKay has the ball in space, with Casboult running towards goal, free of an opponent. McKay rushes the kick and puts out on the full.

First q. McKay makes too much of the shepherd and a regulation mark to Garlett in the forward 50 is instead handed over to the WC player.

First q. Casboult sensibly passes to a player in a better position to have a shot on goal, O'Shea inexplicably drops the mark and shits his pants as he tries to recover.

That's three guaranteed shots on goal missed. (They may not have ended up being goals, but they were certain shots on goal.)

2nd q. SPS is unsure of his options in the defensive 50, and telegraphs that he's going to pass to another player who is basically alongside of him, only 20 meters away. Gaff swoops in and the turnover results in a goal.

3rd q. Jones tries to switch the play and, under medium pressure, Plowman double-grabs the mark. The ball is spilt and Gaff kicks an easy goal.

4th q. Plowman, for some bloody reason, grabs LeCras after he's done a fairly decent job of making a contest. Free kick, goal to WC.

That's three goals they kick due to silly errors on our part.

I'm not having a go at any one player (except O'Shea - he's rubbish), but in a game that's decided by 10 points, these moments add up.

Crippa thrives in the trenches. Loves the responsibility. The grittier the contest the better he likes it. He's our Hodge or Selwood, only tougher and more honest.

EFA

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I reckon Sticks is as thick as two short planks but he made a pretty good captain. Give it to Cripps.

Pros:
Rowe - provided some much needed solidity in defence - l'm happy for the guy who's had a few challenges over the years and provided support for Jones who seemed to relish it
Cripps - showed what being a captain is all about
Fisher - followed his captain and has passed his buddy SPS in application, persistance, desire and willingness for the contest
DOW & LOB - put in a good shift for 18 year olds.
Phillips - did a more than reasonable job in the ruck and enjoyed his aggressive approach.

Cons:
O'Shea - a very good VFL footballer
SPS - showing too much flair at inopportune times. Just needs to get the balance right
Plowman - lack of speed/mobility may ultimately undo his progression

Not sure if its been mentioned but does Simon White look like Manu (the french chef)?

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I’m not sure why the length of the planks is relevant to their thickness. I suppose should they indeed be short (relatively speaking) they may indeed appear thicker but essentially their thickness is their thickness.

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Very rare that I watch the replay when we lose but I did last night.

Those last two goals by McKay ...

Also it has become much more obvious that on-field leadership needs a review.

By all means save face for the incumbent, but we need the change.

Agree with all of that. I thought O'Shea was the Eagles best player, fair dinkum how many times can a bloke turn the ball over or make the most basic of mistakes? I wonder what the difference week to week in Harry being ready was. One week he's not ready then the next week he is. Was it as simple as Fraser saying to Bolton 'He's ready'. Seems like it to me. Plowman has been ordinary all season. This bloke was a number 3 pick and has made some awful basic mistakes. I really hope he makes it but not sure, cant wait until Marchbank and cousin of SOS are fit again. Alex Silvagni has been a huge loss to the backline.

Maybe JSOS could be trialed in Plows position.

How many goals has he conceded this year?

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I'd give Plow a bit more time to get those brain fades out of his game.

Well there's 2 on Saturday. Cannot confirm year to date.

Irrespective and BV you would agree he has not been as assured as in previous years. His lack of mobility worries me and it appears he's slower this year?

He made one bad error Saturday but he's not on his own there. There were plenty of other dropped marks, its just his was in the worst possible spot and cost a goal.
IIRC, he played on a bloke who was 6th in the AFL for goals scored this season, 3rd for contested marks and 3rd for marks inside 50. He kept him to 1 contested mark, 1 inside 50 mark and zero goals.
He's actually defended very well this year. Conceded very few goals.

Yes he makes frustrating mistakes but he's probably our best "defensive" backman.

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What he said!

Get off Plows back he's a 250 game and will be a brilliant clubman.

Regards Cazzesman

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Not on his back. I'm very patient. Plus he's a good Sacred Heart College boy!

BV whether he allows his direct opponent to goal or another forward/midfielder to goal......he cost us the goals.

Understand backmen are in vulnerable positions and mistakes are amplified but he's into his 6th year - needs to tidy up on the mistakes.

I certainly hope he reaches 250 games....we could do with as much continuity in the backline as we can get.

He'd be Simpsonesque if gets to 250.