Yeah, I know it's just one game, .....
Amos and Reece settled their early season positions, when Trent comes back it's a choice about where Hornby goes - bet he's on the bench.
I liked Reece's game last night, he just needs to be less of a cardiac kid when running to gather the higher kick. Otherwise he gained yards, defended well and was in good position - a little unrelate to other players under the high ball when company was about
Amos was as good as you could expect on the wing, what a touvh down one handed to claim, as was the 'corridor' dive with a pickup off the bounce. This could be the winger to replace Ricky.
The other winger: Wilshire was out of his depth, caught out after the little Souths winger ran down the left touchline and Souths spread the other side.
Generally the defense was good but Sths were a bit of a rabble once Craige came on at 5/8.
The back (pigs) three were mixed with Thommo playing steady, Perenara defending Ok, Kite was strong but needs his handling steadied.
Front row played well, a bit light-weight and Ryles will top off a Bailey/Stapelton combo in a stronger manner. Riddles was good and 'skinny' (Young) was there also.
The idea to play Firman wider and deeper will pay off - he looked the goods.
I've seen them from Billy to Goldie, from Alchin to Morris and Firman is the best in the <u>lasts few years</u>. Kicks well well, every time into space (which Kerr didn't) and ran to the line - stocky/strong runner too.
The idea to play the attack wider and deeper means the ruck clearance ball needs to be long and straight. Hopefully Riddell and Young will do that.
Gasnier - give him the ball. It was, basically, 70 minutes into the game that he got the perfect attacking position and ball. The rest of the time it was fhit ball or dumyhalf or flat attack.
Look the defense was solid - good start, but there was still too much of this flat attack. Many players (and I won't <u>list</u> them) played by running two or three steps before getting the ball and then trying to surge ahead into the defense.
No good. You have to run harder earlier....
At least the defensive equivalent seems to be gone, whereby we would wait on their advantage line to meet them....
Tutt was Ok but nothing special, the other players, Byne and Head I missed (no exchange numering and I was substance affected..) , but all I can say is that the second half team, with all it's inclusions and omissions was still a 1st division side, and pity the poor bunnies - they have a loooong season.
God, didn't Walker (banker 1st class) get heaps, beautiful.
Gozzie guts
