SPS had a stinker.

Kennedy, Dow and Stocker were good.

SPS not one tackle.

Just too hot and cold.

His defending is still diabolical.

Good win in the end. Thought we were in all sorts at three quarter time.
Pros:
- Young midfielders stepping up - Dow, Walsh, Kennedy
- Weitering and Jones got the job done
- JSOS very good
- Stocker great too
- Eddie crucial
Cons:
- Shocking third quarter
- Still getting pumped in the clearances
- Gave up too many inside 50s and shots on goal
All in all good win

As encouraging as the performances of Dow & Kennedy have been the last couple of weeks, they are part of a midfield that is getting smashed at the clearances. The ruck situation probably has a fair bit to do with it, but we must get better in there. Cripps was obviously sore after quarter time but he looks to be a little lost at the moment - is he playing a slightly different role?

Walsh & Weitering are guns. ‘Nuff said.

Saad has been a terrific pick up for us.

I wasn’t sold on Stocker earlier in the season, but he is coming along very nicely. I don’t agree we should put him in the midfield right now. I think we should leave him where he is while he’s finding his feet and playing well. It would also be nice to settle our back 6 or 7 and let them get some continuity.

Harry needs to protect his teammates when they have the front position. He spoilt Casboult in the first quarter and he nearly killed Owies in the third. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it’s awareness rather than selfishness….

Martin needs to nail his chances when they come or he might find himself out of the team. The difference between his best and worst is too great for an experienced player.

At the ground, SPS stood out to me as the weak link in our team defence. We need players we can trust to concentrate defensively and stick tackles when it’s their turn. If there is a pick under #30 on offer for him during trade week, I would take it.

Betts & Owies appear to enjoy playing together. I’m enjoying watching them at the moment. They have a bit of a Batman & Robin thing going.

I guess you have to take the good with the bad when it comes to Jones. For all the good stuff he does, he costs us a couple of goals every week. We really don’t want him kicking the ball in our defensive 50.

Casboult was poor for 3 quarters but has to play again next week. TDK simply can’t ruck the whole game. Credit to Levi, he stood up in the last quarter when the heat was on.

Plowman seems to get smashed by the opposition, the umpires and Carlton ‘supporters’ every week. Poor bloke.

Newman & Newnes are doing enough to hold their place on the list for another year IMO.

What did people make of Williamson’s game? I reckon he did OK but I think he’ll make way for Williams next week.

You were obviously not watching the game very closely. Even I saw SPS lay some tackles on my tv screen.

Spare a thought for Derwayne Russell tonight.
Had his hopes raised for a Freo win then cruelly dashed in the last Qrt.

With all our injuries and stuff for the Review to improve, tou can see how even the competition is.

Charlie Curnow to help Harry. Double headed monster. Leaves SOS as 3rd tall.

Williams back for Willo

Fisher to add a bit of zip...

Above will happen in our run to Finals.

Beat the Cats next week and we have entertainment to look forward to.

Yeah today was a real test of our depth against a stable line up fighting for top 8.

This win can not be under estimated. Although preferred if we played more attacking football. If we are going to win flags need a point of difference.

Our clearances are the issue. 2nd and 3rd quarter was diabolical. Fix that and the attack will come by nature. I thought our defensive efforts and setups were the best they have been today.