by whufc » Sun May 11, 2014 3:14 pm
Thoughts on the game and individual players.
Despite not being a great game quality wise due to the closeness of the game it was entertaining at very least.
Lairdy had a huge WIN in the coaches box.
Collier- played as second ruckmen, despite not winning a lot of hitouts his work around the stoppages at ground level was brilliant, going forward as well is a very tough matchup
Gilbee and Habel- both were used for most of the match in the forward pocket, half forward flank, personally I think this is there go rather than trying to go through the midfield
Cameron Milne- thought he did pretty well as a key defender despite having 5 kicked on him. Don't think he had a contested mark taken against him and most of the goals scored against him came from Centrals turnovers up the field. Had a couple of silly errors at ground level but I think that can be fixed with experience. Worth a go as his definatly not a ruckmen or a key forward so this is his last chance.
Stephenson- Despite having flaming red hair I reckon he could be the best defender in the SANFL if we can get another key defender giving him the perfect match up each week.
Its been a frustrating year so far with our best football being very very very good and our worse football being disgraceful of which this can all happen in the single quarter.
But personally I think Lairdy got it pretty right with a forward line of Retzlaff, Hill, Habel, Gilbee, Cullen while the defence of Stephenson, Milne, Waldhutter, Barmby, Hoskin looks like given time it could be strong.
Hopefully we will see the likes of Dutschke, Potter, Olssen in the side soon which will add some serious grunt and strength.
RIP PH408 63notoutforever