R15: Nix v CCM @ the Caketun

[dibo]

Well something f**ked went on and I was pulling stats from the game against Newcastle weeks ago.

I'm a dumb shit then. Apologies to Wombles.

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Will be interesting to see Paul Okon's next line-up whether he persists with Rose at centre back. It will be a difficult one for him, he seems to like him there considering he played him there with the Young Socceroos.

 

[dibo]

He's played there a couple of times; I can see why Okon likes it - we look better with the ball with Rose there. I think Rose and Ascroft would be an excellent and attack-minded pair in there.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Our CB pairing was not really our issue. (Excepting at set pieces where we could easily have conceded three or four). Like Rose to move the ball quicker or otherwise if he has no options don't fling your arms in the air, take it forward and force someone to come to you or just keep going like Dutchy did a thousand times and as did Trent and even Wilko pretty consistently - but beyond Storm weemac mismatch, we lost the battle upfront and in the middle - when you look at Wellys dominance in the tackle and aeriallly yet we had the greater possession but nowhere near as much penetration - it really does tell the story.

 

[Wombat]

He's played there a couple of times; I can see why Okon likes it - we look better with the ball with Rose there. I think Rose and Ascroft would be an excellent and attack-minded pair in there.

Call me old fashioned but I'd like to see a couple of defensive minded centre backs.

 

[dibo]

Call me old fashioned but I'd like to see a couple of defensive minded centre backs.

You're old fashioned.

 

[Wombat]

Now call me a taxi.

 

[dibo]

Now call me a taxi.

OK, you're a taxi. Make up your mind. Sheesh!

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

OK, you're a taxi. Make up your mind. Sheesh!

He really is, would be an Uber in this day and age.

 

[Paolo]

Well something f**ked went on and I was pulling stats from the game against Newcastle weeks ago.

I'm a dumb shit then. Apologies to Wombles.

The Wellington game from round 7 is being replayed this week so the fixtures automatically brings up that round.

 

[Big Al]

I was surprised to see Liam as RCB and McGing LCB, while McGing has played there all year Liam is left footed.

Liam is to slow and short. Was almost a 3 at the back at times.

As for attack was watching the SFC game the other day and they mentioned that Wilkinson had come to Arnie and asked him for some extra cover, he said Powell is getting into the pocket and I need some help to cover him.
Arnie immediately told Brillante to cover everything Powell does.
This was picked up by the sideline eye.

It shows Powell mightn't be getting the ball but is getting into good positions and you don't need to get the ball to affect the offence.

I don't feel Fab offers this and was evident against nix.

Fab was picking the ball up deep to start counter attacks. Think this contributed to our attacking problems.

After New Year and SFC can see why Paul tried it though

 

[Wombat]

Well something f**ked went on and I was pulling stats from the game against Newcastle weeks ago.

I'm a dumb shit then. Apologies to Wombles.

Thanks Dibo.
What about the other times you talked absolute bollocks to back up an argument.

 

[dibo]

Sorry, I can't see your point owing to the glare from your massive glass house.

 

[Wombat]

Your funniest post ever.
Made we chuckle a lot......and I'm not joking.
You actually made we laugh.......and in a good way.....not a Brad Porter way.

 

[dibo]

Good to see it taken in the spirit intended