Distinct lack of pressure exiting our forward line. And our midfield, hardly any chase/pressure exerted.I actually liked his game tonight. Apart from a 5 min purple patch from McKay - which I don’t think anyone could’ve done much about - thought he held McKay.
Gave him a pass mark tonight. But too slow against the lead for mine. We’re gonna pay a big price with that soon. Not good below his knees either.
One of the few Richmond defenders who didn’t let the ball out the back.
Letting the ball carry the pack cost us five(?) goals.
Was okay imo.
What difference will that make?Porkins will have a field day next week. Have to hope he belts someone in the West this week
Isn’t a problem for Grimes or Broad.Thought he was fine, but have to disagree with the comment about the lead. When a forward leads and jumps there is little their direct opponent can do. It is up to other defenders to block the path by going for the ball (which takes very good anticipation) or to come in from the side to spoil. Leading forwards have a split second advantage and the advantage of knowing where they are leading, their direct opponent starts a step behind and this is why we have team defence.
DS
Yeh, he gets lost easily on a forward willing to work hard.Isn’t a problem for Grimes or Broad.
He’s a mile behind. He gets no referred pressure on. Even when there’s a loop on the ball and he has time to close.
Needs to either be filling a hole or standing under it one on one to be of value. Otherwise he’s all at sea on leading forwards or when the ball is bouncing around on the ground. We’ve seen it several times this year.
A watch on Tarrant's right hand, Dimma went to shake it but Tarrant moved it away and stuck out his left.
I noticed going into the team meeting he had it wrapped in a bag of ice.
Will be having surgery. Incredible game considering. You see him being annoyed by his Hand real early in the replayDimma confirmed in his press conference that Tarrant got a busted knuckle in the first 3 minutes of the game and that post match his hand was the size of a watermelon, kudos to him for playing out the game.
So yes it maybe no Balta & Tarrant so maybe Miller time again which would be well deserved considering his excellent and consistent form in the VFL.
History says he will belt someone. History also says nothing will happen if he does.Porkins will have a field day next week. Have to hope he belts someone in the West this week