Shnitzel Voncrumb wrote:The Gimp wrote:Gervais wrote:I know a few Birdwood posters come on this site, and im interested to know what's happened over the past two weeks.
The Roosters have been ultra-competitive against the top teams in the early part of the season. but in the past two weeks have been absolutely thumped by Uri's and Handorf. We know they weren't games they were expected to win, but to lose so badly is a surprise.
Whats the problem ? Is it injuries which inturn impacts on depth ? when are the absent players due back ?
It looks as though the finals may be out of reach.
Yep, pretty much how you put it. We've had quite a few injuries in the last month and our depth just hasn't been able to cover them.
Dempsey, Roockley, Moerman, Matoga, Farrell, Luke Highfold and Friend all missed the Uri game and while we had the last two back for Hahndorf, Longman and Hanton were out.
With the juniors we have coming through plus some good recruiting again, hopefully we can build on our depth and be better again for 2010.
Although finals isn't probable, we're still looking forward to the rest of the year and you never know, if things go our way and we can pinch one against Onkas, we could sneak in!!
Matoga is no longer considered an out, he's been missing for weeks. Birdwood let Harndorf kick 13 goals in the 2nd quarter and that's what they lost by. Lost their Captain and Krieg in 2nd half. Already talent depleted and there would have been at least 6 players playing that day, that were simply not up to the standard of A grade footy. Harndorf and Uri I'd say will playoff in the G.F. or Blackwood and they're quality sides and have the depth.
Someone posted birdwood still had 18 blokes on the field.... Yeah, but some of them are poo! and Harndorf were at full strength. I'm hoping the roosters will pick up this week
Not quite full strength Hahndorf only 3 missing Nicholas and Howman the main absentees
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