Tackling!!!!!!

[Dry Rot]

As a ex-rugby league fan, I've been utterly impressed with our efforts tonight NB up forward. Possibly the best I've seen from us.

Keep this up (Hall aside) and we'll win the flag.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Absolutely. Not forgetting that the Hawks fielded a much less experienced side than us, but still it was great to see the ferocity at the footy and the man from our guys.
That sort of tackling as you say DR, if we maintain it throughout the regular season, will really help us toward reaching our ultimate goal.

[Dry Rot]

He He He - most folk focus on Hall's marking, but his tackling! They don't get up quickly, do they?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

He He He - most folk focus on Hall's marking, but his tackling! They don't get up quickly, do they?

For sure, and that sort of 'legal' presence from Hall is another way in which he can bring our more fleet of foot finishers into the play, by causing turnovers for them to swoop on.

[Dry Rot]

Hall's genuine defensive efforts have been overlooked over the years.

One good thing generally about recruiting a Swan is that defensive pressure is top of mind - and Hall brings a malevolent intent to it.

[AndrewP6]

He He He - most folk focus on Hall's marking, but his tackling! They don't get up quickly, do they?

Great point, and something I hadn't fully considered about his game. His defensive efforts are great.

[Dry Rot]

Great point, and something I hadn't fully considered about his game. His defensive efforts are great.

Seen this at the Swans for years - if he can't get the ball, he makes the defender pay. :)

[Mantis]

Tackling was great, our tackles stuck which was great.

Our defensive pressure which was also very good.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Very impressed with the tackling and defensive efforts.

We nailed Franklin a number of times. Both Hahn and Griff among a few other smaller types too.

[boydogs]

Especially in the forward line. Locked them in like St Kilda of 09 did

[Dry Rot]

We nailed Franklin a number of times. .

Looked like Buddy wasn't used to this. And didn't enjoy it either. :)

[comrade]

Tackling count was 82 - 49 our way, and most of them stuck hard.

The work done in the sandpit seems to have done wonders for our overall core strength.

[Dry Rot]

Tackling count was 82 - 49 our way, and most of them stuck hard.

The work done in the sandpit seems to have done wonders for our overall core strength.

Did the Eagleton knockers appreciate his defensive efforts?

[Twodogs]

Especially in the forward line. Locked them in like St Kilda of 09 did


Yep that impressed me too. The number of times that we got a smother in or a hand to the ball when a handball was heading Hawthorn's way to cause spillages in the forward 50 was great. 2 of Hall's 4 goals in the first quarter came from us harrassing them and the ball spilling loose. Just before halftime the Hawks lost all confidence in their ball handling in defence and we really started to make them pay heavily.

[Remi Moses]

Gotta be impressed it's an element to our game that has improved markedly over the years. That's what was most impressive tonight,I couldn't care who they had out if we bring that intensity and pressure tackling we will win most games

[Remi Moses]

Did the Eagleton knockers appreciate his defensive efforts?

Appreciated his efforts but really it was a team specific element. The knock on eagleton is taht he has to produce in the big games [i.e BIG finals] I'll be the first on here eating humble pie if The Eagle produces in the Big games

[mighty_west]

The tackling, the defensive pressures, was the big highlight of the night, the more we play that style, and wear opposition teams down, will get us to that next step, our bigger bodies [compared to the past] also plays a part in that department, not just the tackling, the way they are applied, is just great to watch, and that should compliment our free running game style, we seem to have a good mix of players & styles now.

Before, we were just one way, and that would only ever get us so far!

[GVGjr]

Tackling count was 82 - 49 our way, and most of them stuck hard.

The work done in the sandpit seems to have done wonders for our overall core strength.

It's always about the work ethic with us. Not every tackle will stick but if they keep at it they will wear the opposition down.

[Mantis]

It's always about the work ethic with us. Not every tackle will stick but if they keep at it they will wear the opposition down.

The way that we guarded space and pressured the receiver was great.

We must have had some training by an ex-NBL player too.

[Bulldog Revolution]

We must have had some training by an ex-NBL player too.

Couldn't believe that coverage

Shanahan fits Roccos definition of eker - was very lucky to have played in the league at all, let alone stick for as long as he did

[bornadog]

Bump

[bornadog]

I was really pissed off with some of our tackling efforts on the weekend. For gods sake, make the tackles stick.

One of the worst offenders is Baily Smith - can he hold on to a tackle? I know we recorded 59 tackles, but gee some of the tackles were weak.

[Hotdog60]

Bump

The bump is just about dead. :D

[SonofScray]

I was really pissed off with some of our tackling efforts on the weekend. For gods sake, make the tackles stick.

One of the worst offenders is Baily Smith - can he hold on to a tackle? I know we recorded 59 tackles, but gee some of the tackles were weak.

Good bump. Play on.

It’s been an issue, we are getting walked through too frequently.