by human_torpedo » Mon May 19, 2014 10:59 am
the Eagles train certainly rolled on nicely again on the week end..
The side has a major upside this year, with Wudnke and Ainger easily the best forward combo in the league that no defence will be able to handle, even Port will struggle if the ball gets in there quick enough for 1 on 1's.. Add Grocke in there and what SANFL side will have 3 defenders capable of going with 3 State key forwards from the previous 2 seasons?? The run from defence has been a positive as well, Batley has been super, as has Raymond as usual, and Sumner is improving week by week.. Boyd has been good as a running mid, and his glaring defensive issues arent a major factor with Lewis and Powell such good defensive mids..
Rucks a huge issue, Borholm is a good second ruck, but has been exposed big time against the better rucks. Brooksby demolished him, but thats no big shame, Brooksby does that to alot better ruckman than Borholm.. Needed to replace Parry with a front line ruckman and allow Borholm to be the quality back up option he is.. Key defenders are an issue as well, luckily we dont have to play against our forwards, but I think we have enough of a defence to cover most attacks in the league..
The development has been good again, with Lloyd stepping in and taking his chance, Sinor was impressive on the week end, Batley has come on in leaps and bounds, Von Bertouch has lifted his game to a new level.
Would have to be the second favourite behind Port, as South couldnt beat them after absolutely monstering the middle of the ground, they simply dont have the defence to stop Wundke/ Ainger, and that will cost them come finals.. Sturt are going along nicely as well, cant write them off, but I just think the Eagles are looking ominous