Jake has gone from strength to strength as has Saad and I think it speaks volumes about them both that they have maintained a solid level of form even as those around them have struggled throughout the year.
Blind Freddy can see that both those guys have the ‘fight’ instinct embedded in their DNA and that is something we sorely need in this team.
I think Smith would slot into the Goddard-leadership role nicely but he may need to just focus on fitness and form much like Daniher and Fantasia (who I think could benefit from narrowing their focus next year).
As an external observer the vibe I get is that it was the wrong move to drop Hurley (and Hooker) from the leadership group and I would have him straight back in there given his importance to the side as well as his experience.
I thought I saw the maggots at the next qtr break giving him a demo on how he should have shepherded the ball over the line without him giving away the free
Although the maggots could have simply been saying to him “look around Jake and see what ground you’re playing at & then you’ll have your answer”
This is Jakes first photo with the club, looks absolutely shocking, i’m so proud how far Jake has come on and off the field, potential BnF winner and providing off-field help to sick children. Even though on-field success hasn’t been consistent we must appreciate the little things!
Every time he and Tippa went near the ball they ran into a brick wall. Literally. They were shephered and blocked out of it. Legally.
WCE did a really good job of negating any opportunities the two of them had.
Things that our team have been incapable of doing for years.
All of those little one percenters that the good teams do that help your team mate get some space, shepherding, blocking. No wonder we panic with ball in hand, rarely do we protect the ball handler.
Another side effect of the undersized, under strength makeup of our squad.
What the hell was the third quarter shepherd on their half back flank? I thought umps would always bring it back if a second player came in late to the mark to allow their team mate to play on.
This is Jakes first photo with the club, looks absolutely shocking, i’m so proud how far Jake has come on and off the field, potential BnF winner and providing off-field help to sick children. Even though on-field success hasn’t been consistent we must appreciate the little things!