Three things you have learned Round 17 v Hawthorn.

[Twodogs]

With the season almost over tell us three things learned today.

[josie]

1. Gardner did ok today- he might make it- got a little bit of Hamling vibe about him
2. Nice to see English kick truly-important for his confidence if he continues to play stints in forward line
3. Starting to think Richards outstanding attribute of speed is not enough to justify selection
4. (I know, I know-only 3 things) Suckling looks cooked

[1eyedog]

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

[SquirrelGrip]

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

I agree, his first half showed much greater attack at the ball. Went missing with many others in the second half, but we need him in there with his burst of speed, and no Toby or Laith.

[GVGjr]

1 - Things have come together nicely and progressing further during the season is in our own hands
2 - Duryea could be a very handy player for us for the balance of the season
3 - Johannisen has got his spark back

[Twodogs]

1. Roarke Smith is genuinely tough. I am beginning to see what the coach sees in him.
2. English can kick goals from 50+. If he keeps it up he could become one of the most valuable players in the comp.
3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

[bornadog]

3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

I backed Caleb awhile ago at 200/1 :)

[bornadog]

1. Bevo is getting the job done, helps when you have some experience in the team

2. Libba is so important to this team

3. Bad luck can happen so quickly - poor Mclean, feel sorry for him.

[Twodogs]

I backed Caleb awhile ago at 200/1 :)

I reckon that you are in with a chance.

[josie]

I agree, his first half showed much greater attack at the ball. Went missing with many others in the second half, but we need him in there with his burst of speed, and no Toby or Laith.

Thought he was fumbly and did not do much damage with the ball. Perhaps I’m being too harsh on him. Agree he did get more of it in first half.

[jeemak]

1. Roarke Smith is genuinely tough. I am beginning to see what the coach sees in him.
2. English can kick goals from 50+. If he keeps it up he could become one of the most valuable players in the comp.
3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

How many players let alone rucks have you seen kick goals from 55 this year? I can't think of many, and he nailed it.

[The Adelaide Connection]

1. Gardner did ok today- he might make it- got a little bit of Hamling vibe about him
2. Nice to see English kick truly-important for his confidence if he continues to play stints in forward line
3. Starting to think Richards outstanding attribute of speed is not enough to justify selection
4. (I know, I know-only 3 things) Suckling looks cooked

I haven’t watched the replay yet and it might not be evident in the broadcast, but Suckling was burning off opponents all day.

A number of times he wasn’t used but it created space for others and opened up other options. On one occasion (I think after Bruce clunked one near the middle of the ground) he burned forward and went past the defenders and should have got the ball pumped in long Over the top.

He may have been quiet on the stats sheet, but I think he will earn another game Based on how hard he worked.

[merantau]

1. There is no more inexact science than umpiring this game.
2. Roarke, Gardner and Bruce had good games
3. I counted 7 getable goals missed. It's as predictable as the sun coming up.

[AshMac]

1. Duryea back in the side seems to give JJ a different role which he absolutely made the most of

2. There is nothing better than watching a player with elite natural ability matched with raw hunger, aggression and intensity. Aaron Naughton is both - a top 3 pick if his draft was redone that plays as if he is fighting for his spot. Bailey Smith the same.

3. We have again managed to bring it together at the end of the year - things clicking again and we’re getting better each week. This is exactly like the tigers except they seem to “do enough“ to win during the H&A when their form dips. I’m taking this as a really good sign. Even so - one week at a time.

[GVGjr]

1. There is no more inexact science than umpiring this game.
2. Roarke, Gardner and Bruce had good games
3. I counted 7 getable goals missed. It's as predictable as the sun coming up.

I'm not so sure Bruce had a good game
By his standards it was a bit better than some others but he's still a long way off playing a good game

[josie]

I haven’t watched the replay yet and it might not be evident in the broadcast, but Suckling was burning off opponents all day.

A number of times he wasn’t used but it created space for others and opened up other options. On one occasion (I think after Bruce clunked one near the middle of the ground) he burned forward and went past the defenders and should have got the ball pumped in long Over the top.

He may have been quiet on the stats sheet, but I think he will earn another game Based on how hard he worked.

Evidence why woof is so good. Insights like this. Thx.

[Ozza]

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

Thought so too. Is very good in a ground ball contest.

[comrade]

Thought so too. Is very good in a ground ball contest.

If Suckling plays next week, I wouldn't mind swapping his role with Richards. Richards plays deeper forward and crashes into ground ball contests, while Suckling plays higher and uses his leg to better effect.

[Jam Donuts]

If Suckling plays next week, I wouldn't mind swapping his role with Richards. Richards plays deeper forward and crashes into ground ball contests, while Suckling plays higher and uses his leg to better effect.
This is a great idea, love to see it implemented.

[Twodogs]

How many players let alone rucks have you seen kick goals from 55 this year? I can't think of many, and he nailed it.

Bont was right on the 50 out for the winner v West Coast wasn't he? What I really liked about Tim's was he owned the shot from all that way out. No looking for the sneaky handball or putting it to the top if the square. He knew that he had the distance and nailed it.

[merantau]

I'm not so sure Bruce had a good game
By his standards it was a bit better than some others but he's still a long way off playing a good game
Thanks for pointing that out. I should have qualified it as you did. I so wanted him to nail that set shot.

[ratsmac]

1. Gardner doing Gardner things is starting to be a good thing
2. Every team we play employs the same tactic of pushing huge numbers in our forward line waiting to sling shot out for fast rebound goals. We are defending that tactic way better than earlier in the year.
3. Libba is taking the game seriously. There was a time where I thought he was just going through the motions (not this year) but he has that competitive hunger we know and love well and truly back. 28 disposals 14 contested 9 tackles. That's his bnf year type stats.

[LostDoggy]

1. Ryan Gardiner can be a player for us. Seems to be building in confidence week on week, though I wouldn't want him (or Keath for that matter) trying to chisel too many more short passes out of defensive 50. We have plenty of alternative options to take that kick boys!

2. Ed Richard's contested work is actually quite strong. His attack on the ball was noticeable and has solid technique in controlling the ball in congestion.

3. We can control the pace of the game. Our ability to switch between control and chaos when the situation required it was impressive.

[SonofScray]

1 Josh Bruce will play his best footy in the finals, kick 7.4 in the GF.
2 Doc is the lynchpin
3 We've been playing possum. Clearly.