Hardwick's match report of the Bulldogs game is up on EOTT
Full report click here:
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/ARCHIVEPAGES/SecureSignonTest/GreenbergsGrabs/tabid/15918/Default.aspxPleased with pressure we applied for 3 quarters. Tired minds and legs in the last with turnovers galore.
Happy we won the clearances against the likes of Cooney, Boyd, Cross and Griffen
Difference was Bulldogs have been playing together for 6-9 years whereas we haven't.
Hurt by Dogs ability to spread from the contest, clean ball-handling, and crisp skills.
Defence held up well with Thursty, McGuane, Newy and Connors good.
Connors adding a hard-ball aspect to his game.
Pleased with Nason, Martin and Cotch plus Lids' tagging role on Cooney.
Post showed positive signs although dropped 5 marks.
Morton on fire early but got injured.
Coached from bench to give and receive instant feedback with young players learning:
“Listen, this is what you’re doing really well . . . this is what you need to improve on . . . Watch what Cross does at this stoppage. This is what you need to bring into your game”.
Important for him to be down there instructing the players what to do, what to look out for, and who to watch.