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Marsh 1 v Collingwood

On BF someone posted stuff that he put up on twitter (at least I think it is, I'm not on it). He said basically enough of Richmond and their supporters. Called us flogs (or variants), bagged Cotchin being captain of the Vics, bagged Martin being named as BOG in that game. There were many tweets he put up referring to us.
Maybe our players follow him and thought they'd get payback?
Yeah, I’ve seen that too, but almost 100% certain it’s a fake account. Pickett’s hit on him early was nice.
 
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Our defence has held up well, any other defence would be alot more goals down at half time.

Bakes very good and surely Pickett plays rd 1
 
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Haha Fox footy have just showed 2 instances where Cox was getting stuck in. 1st one tackles George high, no free. 2nd one RCD going for a mark, Cox clumsily comes over the top and clouts him around the ear, no free again.
 
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King asked Treloar what he said to the umpires after the half time siren, he said he asked about a couple of free kicks. Does the **** know that they would be ahead on the free kick count by about 2 to 1.
Was probably reminding them about the deal the have with Eddie and they won’t get paid if they don’t hold up their end of the bargain.
 
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Backline doing well considering how badly our midfield is getting beaten.


Yep and Pretty much they are dominating the stats sheet which backs it up.

Short 16 touches

Broad 16 touches

Baker 15 touches

Astbury 12 touches

Vlastuin 14 touches are actually the Tigers 5 highest ball winners so far.

Simple case where the stats say it all we are being torched through the middle and the Maggots are getting a free ride out of our forward half.


Our defenders have been our best players, with Pickett looking lively has been contesting hard, and Rioli and Stack coming into the game more in the second quarter.


Prestia, Caddy and Lambert increased work in the second, and Grimes has let a few bumps go ...(he cant help himself :)) )

Balta and Garth beaten in a few marking contests when back in defence.
 
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Baker been our best. Grimes, Vlastuin and Astbury looking as solid as always.
Broad done some good things. Looks to be playing a different role.
Rioli needs to pull his finger out and I hope he is made to earn his spot this year.
Pies will not be able to play with that intensity for 4 qtrs and for a full year. They are in for some major finals pain again
 
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Yep and Pretty much they are dominating the stats sheet which backs it up.

Short 16 touches

Broad 16 touches

Baker 15 touches

Astbury 12 touches

Vlastuin 14 touches are actually the Tigers 5 highest ball winners so far.

Simple case where the stats say it all we are being torched through the middle and the Maggots are getting a free ride out of our forward half.


Our defenders have been our best players, with Pickett looking lively has been contesting hard, and Rioli and Stack coming into the game more in the second quarter.


Prestia, Caddy and Lambert increased work in the second, and Grimes has let a few bumps go ...(he cant help himself :)) )

Balta and Garth beaten in a few marking contests when back in defence.
Lambo said in a boundary line interview that the midfield have to pick it up. Dusty, Cotch and Shedda are all missing from it.
 
I still don't see the appeal with Balta as a key defender. Should be given a crack at Ellis's spot on the wing and let the kid run. Feels like we're taking away his biggest weapon
 
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I still don't see the appeal with Balta as a key defender. Should be given a crack at Ellis's spot on the wing and let the kid run. Feels like we're taking away his biggest weapon

Look at it this way. If Dyl or Dave get hurt, someone's gotta fill the breach. Literally our two options are GW and Balta. Key position Def depth is truly our one weakness.
 
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Haha Fox footy have just showed 2 instances where Cox was getting stuck in. 1st one tackles George high, no free. 2nd one RCD going for a mark, Cox clumsily comes over the top and clouts him around the ear, no free again.

He's a protected species. Clumsiest footballer going around but gets away with everything.
 
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