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[Tevor]

At 6-2 I’m ok with him not getting a needless yellow. That’s one of those ones that would definitely come back to bite us later in the tournament. We are shaky enough with depth at the back.

In a close game, 100% he puts him into the tenth row.

Agree, he didn't need to as the game was already won. After the Cows result I feel pretty good about our 6 - 3 score line.

 

[Tevor]

Is it just me or has MJ given the likes of Faz and Niz a more attacking role. Faz particularly the last few games has made plenty of good runs into the box and it paid off massively with two very good goals. Niz also playing a bit higher which I love to see as I feel teams forget to mark him as probably perceived of less threat going forward, so unlucky with his double post shot and I bet the wind kept it from going over the line.

Was also good to see MJ give the subs plenty of minutes, enjoyed seeing them out there having a crack and shame one of them didn't snag a goal. Found the last 5 minutes of injury time interesting that we just kept the ball and didn't attack at all, assume it was an MJ directive. Made for a pretty low key finish to the match.

 

[midfielder]

Was good to see Di Pizio play. In the few small things he did he looked 50x better than Wilson. I’m sure I’m not the only one who saw that.
He has to be ahead of that numpty in the pecking order now.

Hard to make a judgement based on 15 to 20 minutes.... however he seems a class above, he was quick, fast feet, seem to know where to go.... he impressed me a lot....

 

[Wombat]

I actually thought Paull had his best game so far apart from the 3rd goal but no where near Traintis level.

Thought Hall had a good game.

Great to see Theo score.

Farrell was poor defensively but so good offensively.

Niz was brilliant as usual. Balard was a bit wasteful with his passing but got better as the game went on.

Di Pizio looks the goods.

Torres is going to be great for us.

Tulio was decent.

 

[Ironbark]

Everything has been said for me already - but want to reiterate...

Our attack will click and we will be a scoring side.

Our defence is a serious concern and I think made worse by our high press gameplan. Professional teams will work us out and punish us. I don't think we have the cattle for this style of play.

Finally, MJ surely has a plan and I'll still wait and see. I strongly expect further recruitment/movement in January. It'll more than likely be necessary.

 

[Huddo]

I actually thought Paull had his best game so far apart from the 3rd goal but no where near Traintis level.

Thought Hall had a good game.

Great to see Theo score.

Farrell was poor defensively but so good offensively.

Niz was brilliant as usual. Balard was a bit wasteful with his passing but got better as the game went on.

Di Pizio looks the goods.

Torres is going to be great for us.

Tulio was decent.

Don't like assigning sole blame for goals, but Paull was at fault for both 2 and 3, got a foot on the ball both times but didn't break down the attack on either occassion.

 

[Ironbark]

On players - it was a good opportunity for returning from injury players and bench players to get some minutes in. I expect to see more of DiPizio. First time I think I've seen Theo play 60mins.

I'm getting a Faz shirt and getting him to sign it. Long term I'm certain we'll be seeing him as a CCM legend.

I'd love to see Roux at RB, Doka in front of him, a rotating front. I'd sacrifice Wilson for Roux and shuffle/rotate the rest of the front players.

 

[Josho Howe]

Think it's a tad unfair on Paull to judge him against the anomaly that was Triantis. I think he seems more of a Rowles type project.

 

[Michael]

Think it's a tad unfair on Paull to judge him against the anomaly that was Triantis. I think he seems more of a Rowles type project.

This is a fair shout

 

[Meerkat]

He was right below where we were sitting so we got a good look at Di Pizio. Looked like he was carefully playing within himself but there was one glorious little bit of skill where he turned very elegantly with about five superfast touches to keep the ball away from two tacklers. Pure class, and I turned to my mate and said: "We won't be keeping him long."

I’m not going to lie. I read this post this morning and I honestly thought it said he was carefully playing with himself .. ??

 

[Big Al]

At 6-2 I’m ok with him not getting a needless yellow. That’s one of those ones that would definitely come back to bite us later in the tournament. We are shaky enough with depth at the back.

In a close game, 100% he puts him into the tenth row.

I get your logic but i think it’s lazy and creates bad habits.

He was way to soft.

It’s easier and better to be like Faz at 100 all the time then to try turn it on and off. When you go to flick the switch sometimes you are capable because you have trained yourself not to be

 

[Stuartmcateer]

I get your logic but i think it’s lazy and creates bad habits.

He was way to soft.

It’s easier and better to be like Faz at 100 all the time then to try turn it on and off. When you go to flick the switch sometimes you are capable because you have trained yourself not to be

And that’s exactly why faz is in the stands on Sunday. 2 stupid tackles because he couldn’t turn it on and off.

 

[Big Al]

And that’s exactly why faz is in the stands on Sunday. 2 stupid tackles because he couldn’t turn it on and off.

Yeah first time Faz has got two yellows (probably lucky not to have more)

Paull has just as many lazy errors that have lead directly to goals already

I just don’t like players switching off but it’s pretty natural when winning like that.

I like the kid, he has some great qualities just needs polishing

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Yeah first time Faz has got two yellows (probably lucky not to have more)

Did you not see the u/23 tournament?

Same thing. Sent off for stupid tackles that didn’t need making.

The best defenders pick their moments. Picking up a needless yellow (or worse the ref doesn’t think hall is covering) in the 83rd minute of a blow out would be dumb.

 

[Tevor]

Did you not see the u/23 tournament?

Same thing. Sent off for stupid tackles that didn’t need making.

The best defenders pick their moments. Picking up a needless yellow (or worse the ref doesn’t think hall is covering) in the 83rd minute of a blow out would be dumb.

Yeah I watched that tournament and was frustrated with Faz in that game and feel the same way about what he did last week. Such a great player with a big future so he needs to get that out of his game. I felt he played out of his skin against Bali as a result of his brain fart.

 

[Ironbark]

He's young yet

 

[Wombat]

I’m not going to lie. I read this post this morning and I honestly thought it said he was carefully playing with himself .. ??

Thats just you.....lol.

 

[Wombat]

Don't like assigning sole blame for goals, but Paull was at fault for both 2 and 3, got a foot on the ball both times but didn't break down the attack on either occassion.

Wilson was to blame for number 2 or 3. Gave up the ball under no pressure but yes the back 4 were shite. I actually thought Dan Hall was the best of the back 4.

 

[Big Al]

Did you not see the u/23 tournament?

Same thing. Sent off for stupid tackles that didn’t need making.

The best defenders pick their moments. Picking up a needless yellow (or worse the ref doesn’t think hall is covering) in the 83rd minute of a blow out would be dumb.

Yeah sure did. Was talking Mariners but i hate Faz sliding tackles in unnecessary areas just prefer the effort
Monty seemed happy with it. I think it needs to be coaches out of him in those areas.