On Turner, the blokes on the radio gave him some wraps, but mentioned that at times his attack on the ball left a bit to be desired.
from those that watched, is that a fair assessment?
Yes. There was a disappointing play towards the end of the first quarter where he should have tackled and didnt and I will say within seconds he made a terrific second effort and made a strong tackle. He is just a kid in the big smoke so he will learn. He was much better as the game went on and even made some tackles, showed some tricks. Overall I think he was good today. Lots of potential in Gibson and seems to want to do the right thing in a game. One play across half forward later in the game where he kicked around the corner and landed the ball on the chest of one of our players was just outstanding.
There were a number of times especially in the first half Turner would sit back and wait for the ball to bounce rather than attacking it hard, being first to the footy and absorbing the contact. Being his first game I'll give him some slack in case it was nerves and him not being use to playing against bigger bodies. I also noticed in the first half Blue opponents were easily getting around him but by the last quarter Turner seemed to adjust and watch the opponent's hips more to at least pressure some of the defenders into going sideways. He's a rookie for a reason so he obviously has plenty of things to work on if he is to make it. I guess the one positive is he knew how to get to where the footy was and you noticed him enough out there to warrant another game in the Coburg seniors.
I reckon you've both covered it off well.
I thought he showed that has alot of natural talent and ability but it's going to take sometime to pick up the tempo of games. But considering he hasn't really palyed at all during the pre-season I reckon there were soem really positive signs
Just on Piva Wright - he like a lot of kids seems to suffer from I call "react-itis" that is they are very very reactive in situations. Stands back and spectates and those few seconds can be the difference between getting to and making a contest or being half a metre off your opponent who as a result ends up with a really easy/soft possession.
Jayden Post is good example of this and after 3 years he finally seems to be showing signs for getting over it
On Batchelor, I thought he let himself badly with his disposal and decision making at times. I thought he was alot better when he was sent down back.
Arnot needs to keep his agression focused onthe contest and ball, stupid brain fades resulting in 50 metre penalties isn't the way to use your aggression. Also thought his disposal by hand in particluar was average
Thought the disposal by both foot & hand by a lot of the RFC players was very poor indeed. You can generate as much run and carry through the lines as you want but it is pointless when you kick the ball directly to the opposition when under no pressure and gift a tunr over. McGuane, Dea, Batchelor, Arnot were ate varying stages the main offenders
TBBH didn't think any of the RFC guys played strongly enough to warrant promotion to the AFL
