WU v Treble FC - Rnd17

[Ironbark]

Faisel looks handy. I think he's a good pick up.

Have to shout out Storm's renaissance of late. Doing some seriously good quality work lately

 

[capauau]

Kaltak is getting back to being the wall. He held Ibusuki golden boot contender to limited opportunities
Stats of crosses into box was 26 to 5 so he definitely held the middle defence together

 

[Michael]

Thought last night was a good step forward for the lads performance wise, unfortunately 3 points missed, but they were great after the first 30 odd minutes. I didn’t think we were rank before that either tbh. Just thought we were trying to play to a certain game plan that wasn’t quite clicking then when we went down the lads realised the game could pass them by and kicked into gear.

Putting DPC’s wall placement error down to a “apprentice mistake”, they’ll happen. I thought the backline was solid, whilst I thought Brian could’ve done better for their first goal he was a lot better overall. Eames was solid again, theo worked his socks off, big Eddy was brilliant leading the line it’s his spot to lose now, so unlucky not to have 2 goals. Subs were mostly good if nothing but the energy they brought into the game. Kuzi’s back in favour slowly. Faisal looks very promising imo, he was the exact type of player we needed, a pacey winger who constantly runs at defenders and gets balls into the box. He needs to be encouraged to do so everytime.

 

[Michael]

Also think Scicluna 100% deserves more minutes, his cameo was very solid. High energy and excellent touches under pressure.

 

[VonBowellski]

Definitely felt like 2 points missed. But if we were a top 3-4 side i would be expecting us to pick up 3 points most games. Given we are sitting outside the 6 and been God awful in attack all season, I will always take a point on the road.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Both goals were individual mistakes. Not us being outplayed or giving up (like the Sydney game)
We still look horrible up front. Why isn't Edmo fit enough to play 90 minutes by the way?

 

[Ozhammer]

That wall was f**king horrible, didn't even cover the left post

Paul Izzo has entered the chat group

 

[bikinigirl]

We still look horrible up front.

. during the commentary it was mentioned that WU's two strikers have 14 goals between them

. at the time ours had, i think, four!
. at least that would now be five!






. from a ratio of 28.6% to 35.7% ... that's a massive improvement during the course of a single game

 

[bikinigirl]

Paul Izzo has entered the chat group

. we had that discussion watching the tele ... and said, hopefully, DPC develops his wall building skills quicker

 

[Stuartmcateer]

. from a ratio of 28.6% to 35.7% ... that's a massive improvement during the course of a single game

When the base is so low everything is an improvement 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Ozhammer]

When the base is so low everything is an improvement 🤣🤣🤣

So you’re saying the only way is up?

I like the sound of that

 

[Stuartmcateer]

So you’re saying the only way is up?

I like the sound of that

Maybe that can be the new song?

 

[Ben10]

Thought Theo put in another good shift, had some nice moments (plus the usual frustation). But he always shows plenty of fight and throws his body around.

 

[Tevor]

Thought Theo put in another good shift, had some nice moments (plus the usual frustation). But he always shows plenty of fight and throws his body around.

Russell was clearly concerned by him as he constantly fouled Theo in the first half.

 

[Coastalraider]

Thought last night was a good step forward for the lads performance wise, unfortunately 3 points missed, but they were great after the first 30 odd minutes. I didn’t think we were rank before that either tbh. Just thought we were trying to play to a certain game plan that wasn’t quite clicking then when we went down the lads realised the game could pass them by and kicked into gear.

Putting DPC’s wall placement error down to a “apprentice mistake”, they’ll happen. I thought the backline was solid, whilst I thought Brian could’ve done better for their first goal he was a lot better overall. Eames was solid again, theo worked his socks off, big Eddy was brilliant leading the line it’s his spot to lose now, so unlucky not to have 2 goals. Subs were mostly good if nothing but the energy they brought into the game. Kuzi’s back in favour slowly. Faisal looks very promising imo, he was the exact type of player we needed, a pacey winger who constantly runs at defenders and gets balls into the box. He needs to be encouraged to do so everytime.

Another thing to note is not only do we have an ‘apprentice’ goalkeeper, but an apprentice goalkeeping coach. There is a big learning curve between ‘being’ a very good experienced keeper and becoming a teacher and manager to another group of players, especially all being so young.

 

[FFC Mariner]

Russell was clearly concerned by him as he constantly fouled Theo in the first half.

Allowed by a weak ref - card him for repeated fouls and he stops doing it. My concern is we dont have a "Russell" and every team needs one

 

[geoffgfletch]

Happy with a point given the travel back from NZ and short turnaround. Both teams could have put the game to bed. The through ball from Eames for Paull cross for the Edmo goal was delicious!

 

[BrisRecky]

Kaltak is getting back to being the wall. He held Ibusuki golden boot contender to limited opportunities
Stats of crosses into box was 26 to 5 so he definitely held the middle defence together

If only he'd stop standing on the ball for 30 seconds and let the opposition get set

 

[Ancient Mariner]

If only he'd stop standing on the ball for 30 seconds and let the opposition get set

I would rather see him stand on the ball than hit a hopeful pass to someone not clear and give the ball away. When he does it the opposition already has their entire team behind the ball. It is not like a turnover in midfield when you can catch the opposition out of position.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

. we had that discussion watching the tele ... and said, hopefully, DPC develops his wall building skills quicker

His wall building was ok. His problem was that he did not trust it and stood in the centre of the goals with his balance towards the wall side.