by Felch » Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:01 pm
Our boys were taught a bit of a footy lesson today at Park 9. PAOC are a well-drilled and skilful footy side, and are pretty hard at the footy too. Cleggett is a gun, but the guy is going to seriously hurt himself the way he throws himself at packs and marking contests. Devries pretty good down back, although i thought Coppo was ok on him when we actually kicked it his way. Devries loves to float in and take marks in the backline, so making him accountable is a must. Roo kicked 4 but really had no influence on the game - pretty sure 2 of his 4 were from free kicks/25mtr penalties, and one other was a cheap one over the back. Granleese was excellent on him after halftime, considering how much ball went forward for PAOC. Roo did try to take on our captain Robbie Wilson in the goal square at one stage - anyone who know Robbie would know that he weighs about 50 kilos wringing wet, but is tough as nails. Big Roo couldnt get past him though, and was caught holding it. Fair effort i thought.
Dicko good for us with 5 goals from half-back/onball, and Laslett was great all day - probably one of the few blokes who won his possie convincingly.
We are a fair way off them i think, as is everyone else. Get the dremel out now and etch PAOC on the cup.
Big few weeks ahead for us, with Iggies this week. Hopefully get Wiles, Wareing, Moody, Gein and Thornton back this week or next. Lack of depth could end up being our downfall unless we can get guys back fit and firing. I know that is the same for all clubs, but our B grade arent exactly setting the world on fire at the moment (and didnt last year either i might add), so we need some luck with injuries to be any kind of show at a finals berth.
