agree with what everyone is saying about the game
a few things went against us in the 2nd half , esp the 3rd quarter,
1/ was the inconsistency of the umpires, there are 2 diff hands in the back rules, there is the Richo rule, and the robbo rule, and there seems to be different interpret of the holding the ball rule
another thing, we still need another quality midfielder in, they cleaned us up in the clearances in the 2nd half purely because krak was off injured, many bag this guy, but he was a very important part of our mids in the 1st half and and for a small fella, he is our best tackler and just sets up right to help the team, shows much more balls and courage than many give him credit 4.
also tivs had a very handy game, at times his best looking worst kicks let us down, and at times his vision is poor and picks the wrong option inside 50, but this was definitely the best game of this year 4 him.
Hyde, proved many wrong, he is up to this level
Jackson, will be a 10 yr player 4 us, finally has belief in himself and is fast becoming a top run with player
king, although his disposal at times lets us down, is a ferocious competitor, reminds me of a fox terrier taking on a pit bull, no fear and gives his all
Raines, seems to be overcoming his niggly injuries and is able to run through the lines again, and it seems his agility is back
Tambling, will be a star, no doubt about, as bull said, his consistency and steady improvement this yr has been a treat top watch
Hughes, although he did not appear to do much, played his role and shows enough, he dropped back in defense whilst polak went in the ruck and at least tried, needs to keep watching the way Richo goes about it work rate rise and take notes
Foley, would definitely be an AA player this yr if we were in the 8, IMO , he still deserves an AA cap thus far this year. he is as JJ used to say " dynamite "
same goes for Polak and Joel, if we were in the top 8 or there abouts they would be in the AA team. Polak IMO has been the chb this yr since he has been playing this role. the guy has the best hands in the business, and to all those doubted him and bagged his trade, eat me! Joel, continually player on bigger bodies and has the best kicking efficiency in the AFL, even though at times he has a brain freeze and shanks a kick totally.
pattison, may not win tap outs but is a gr8 competitor and gives his all, no fear , and heart of a
lion tiger
deledio, at times buggers up in defense with his options but is now really starting to deliver, he is starting to really do what we all know he can do and shaking Godfrey's tag is not easy, well done lids!
thursty, will become a star fullback, has great closing spead and gr8 hand eye co-ordination and spoils beautifully! once he gets a bit more size on him, watch out!
still don't believe we have a spot 4 white, he to me just seems out of his depth at AFL level and i would have rather seen Edwards play rather than white, whit is a worry in my opinion, and even though Howat has some good up sides, i just don't think he will make it either, can he still remain a rookie next yr? i hope so.
so what do we do from here"
do we tank it to get kruezer or cotchin?
or do we try and win as many games as possible, have faith in the kids and list we have and get some momentum up to give next yr a big crack and making the 8?
IMO, i say, a winning culture is more imp, lets go for the wins and build momentum
