A dour game, as you’d expect, with the rain coming down heavily in the first quarter. It wasn’t till mid way through the game that Coburg got in front and were never headed after that.
Roach – Was his usual lively self. Kicked a couple of goals, one that dribbled along the ground and went through.
Raines – Shows some real promise and, like Roach, adds some enthusiasm to the team and seems to get better each week.
Coughlan – played the whole game, but spent about equal time in the midfield as full forward. Was his usual self. Was reported though. Have to wait and see on that one.
Marsh – Can’t really comment. He did some good things, but, at AFL level, at best, he would be a fourth string ruckman. Especially if he can’t get a game, considering our situation with talls at the moment.
Kellaway – Was solid in defence, without being outstanding. His second half was better than the first.
Nicholls – I thought was in the best players. Really looked to impose himself on the game and made an impact. Would be a better bet with Richmond than the likes of Houlihan and others.
Tuck – Performed really well and would be in the best players. Can’t understand how he doesn’t get a game with Richmond.
Gilmour – Only played the second half. Went forward in the third quarter, but didn’t see much of the ball. Played in defence in the last quarter, but never really got into the game.
Foley – Did ok in conditions that would have suited small players.
Draga – From what I recall, did some good things, but didn’t notice him getting too much of the ball.
Weller – Just ok.
Blumfield –
Fletcher –
Apologies if what actually happened and my report are off the mark. But that’s how I saw things.
