My thoughts on the 3 quarters:
Lennon - Played very well and ran out the game strongly. Kicked a few goals and was the only real target up forward. Worked hard up the ground and used his kicking skills to advantage.
Batchelor - Was solid across HB. Showed leadership and worked hard throughout the day.
Moore - Played inside mid but didn't impact the contest like we would like. Was just average on the day.
Chaplin - Solid forward and played at this level as he should. Still doesn't play as a key position player so I hope he is only backup moving forward.
Hunt - Played in the middle and ran himself into the ground. Second and third efforts was a highlight but need more help around the contest.
Markov - Poor game from him and it looks like he needs to learn the structures as he wasn't in position most of the day. I will say he is fast and his kicking is fantastic!
McBean - Very poor whilst playing forward. Needs to start playing like a key forward and take a few marks or bust open packs. He played the relief ruck and looked much better around the ball and got involved. I still think he can make it but needs to become urgent especially when defending.
Broad - Struggles when given the task of playing on talls but looks great when playing as a running defender. Kicking still requires attention but gives his all.
Butler - Played mostly as a mid and provided some speed and spark. Drifted in and out of the game but looked good when he won the ball and used his pace to advantage.
Elton - I watched his closely and was very pleased with his game. Played mostly on Jones when he was on the ground and beat him hands down. Solid day at the office and used the ball well.
Castagna - Poor game from him as I was expecting him to push for senior selection. Was well beaten for most of the day and didn't provide much run at all.
Moore - Played full back on the resting ruck or Jones when Elton was resting. Learning the art of defending and was well beaten on the day. Has great speed and the few kick he had hit the target which is pleasing. Didn't play out the game due to a leg injury.
Chol - Very exiting as he does some great things during games. Played forward all day and took a few nice marks and kicked a goal. Drifted in and out of the game but you can really see his potential.
Marcon - Played mid and was just ok. Was always around the contest and won a few clearances and should only get better.
Short - Gun kick! played the small forward role and worked up the ground. Was ok to average on the day and needs to stay in the game longer.
Soldo - Held his own against Wood and I believe he is getting better every game. Has his eye on taking over from Ivan end of next year.
Ballard VFL Player - Built like a tank and uses his body around the contest extremely well. Was the best mid on the day from our point of view. Very slow but finds the footy and will win the B&F and should find himself back on a list next year. Very good player.
Overall the blues are a strong team with good VFL players and we played some guys who will be backup players throughout the year only. Enjoyed watching the footy at Punt Road
