Saw the first 3 quarters tonight. We led by 30 odd points at 3/4/time. A few thoughts
B Ellis - started forward (dont know why as he would never play there in seniors) did a few nice things but nowhere near enough. Still does his 40 metre up and under kicks which both lack penetration and speed. Did use the ball quickly - often before any teammate was ready but would want to see a lot more before getting a promotion. Nowhere near enough gut running which is his speciality.
I Soldo - did well in the ruck but did not have enough positive impact around the ground. Did kick a nice goal but generally the rest of his good work was purely ruck work. If he wants to play seniors needs to develop more strings to his bow. Adequate replacement if Nank goes down but limited and still learning. (Could type the same for CCJ)
New kids, Ross, RCD, Turner, English all did some nice things and showed that all have a future with the right development. Probably Ross was best of them, like his work around the ball and no fuss approach. Reckon he would be the first to have a taste shoudl the opportunity arise.
Shai - did some magical stuff as he always does, just not enough. Pleasing to see him working hard though.
Pat Naish - took some telling pressure marks and geenrally solid and improved on this time last year by a fair margin.
Oleg - solid run off half back - used the ball well reliable.
Garthwaite - very reliable - looks capable of slotting in to the seniors should there be a need.
Mabor - just doesnt do enough. Some promising glimpses then gets out postioned easily. Very athletic and worth perservering with. I woudl give him a go in the ruck but with Soldo & CCJ there are few opportunities.
Sydney Stack - both him and Eggmoleese Smith played off half back and both are similar types so coudl be confusing the two but both gave good run and carry and generally used the ball well. PRomising early stages.
Callum Moore - plays from behind too much and isnt imposing. Is much better running at the ball. Did ok but expected more.
Menadue - good run and carry and used the ball well, just didnt get into damaging positions so his disposals didn't add much value but was ok.
Castagna - played first half - looked rusty but did ok - not ready to play seniors just yet.
Townsend - played first half - usual honest hard at it effort without having a huge impact. Looked rusty as expected.
Aarts - flashy but inconsistent. Needs to work harder when he doesn't have the ball.
Baker - got plenty of it but disposal was average, can't knock his work rate and effort
Thats about all I have - the umpiring in the first half was less than ordinary but we are pretty much used to that by now.
Happy to try to answer any specific questions. Did not see last quarter so don't know final score or who played well etc.etc.
