Practice Match at Victoria Park Friday 05/03/04
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Practice Match at Victoria Park Friday 05/03/04
Williamstown will play Box Hill in a full scale practice match on Friday. The game should commence at 2pm.
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Thanks Dale61,my information came from the original program. If any of it still holds Williamstown play Bendigo next week. Collingwood play the loser from the Melbourne and Geelong Wizzbang game on Friday at 7pm in Bendigo. Any chance of you confirming Williamstown's next game.
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Practice match details.
All practice match details can be found here:
http://www.magpies.net/nick/bb/viewtopic.php?t=14688
and get updated as I'm made aware of any changes.
The Bendigo game is scheduled to be played at Vic Park, but if this changes, I'll post the changes.
http://www.magpies.net/nick/bb/viewtopic.php?t=14688
and get updated as I'm made aware of any changes.
The Bendigo game is scheduled to be played at Vic Park, but if this changes, I'll post the changes.
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How I saw the game.
I don't have any scores, but it did appear as though Werribee won in a canter. However, as we all know, practice match form is no real indication.
Comments, starting with the Williamstown players:
Marcus Baldwin - Didn't see much of it, but made a contest every time. Spent time between FF and CHB.
Scott Ralph - started strong with quite a few early possessions, but soon lost his way. Will play more reserves games than seniors.
Leigh Sheehan - started on the bench but did some good things when on the ground. Could be a regular senior selection.
Troy West - Repelled many early Werribee attacks on goal, but spent some time on the bench. Will again be a force in the last line of defence.
Luke Jarrad - Has bulked up considerably and looks a better player because of it. Attacks the ball with more ferocity and knows he wont get pushed aside as easily as last season.
Craig Smoker - Kicked at least 3 goals, but is still a receiver. Maybe that's his part in the game plan, but never seen at the bottom of a pack.
Clint Rippon - Plenty of aggression, both on and off the ball. Didn't take a backward step against bigger opponents. Should play a few games at senior level.
Aaron Ramsay - Played almost three quarters of the early game, so didn't get a lot of game time. Was ever elusive and disposal is good. Still misses targets but will improve with more experience.
Brad Lloyd - Another who spent a lot of time of the bench. Will be ready to fire when the real games start.
Sam Cranage - Easily Williamstown's best. Does all the team things and still racks up possessions.
Brendan 'Jimmy' Hollow - Trying establish a permanent spot at senior level, and proved his worth. Good pace and disposal. Needs to find consistency but worth going with.
Clinton Proctor - one of the new recruits, and has all the skills. Good decision maker, fast hands and elusive. A certain starter.
Nick McArdle - another who started on the bench. Will be a dangerous cover man for Baldwin. Also rucks and has a good leap. Strong hands.
Now, the Collingwood players:
Tarkyn Lockyer - started on the bench and received a warm round of applause when he came on late in the first quarter. Did all the team things (shepherds, blocks, etc) with a great deal of intensity. Seems to be stronger in the upper bady as he laid a couple of bone-crunching tackles. Left early in the third quarter with a lower leg injury.
Steve McKee - Played the whole game, but is still re-learning to be a tap ruckman. Still effective around the ground and knows where he should be.
Bill Morrison - ANFI! Looked well out of his depth, and on yesterday's showing, would be lucky to get selected in the reserves. Too slow to be a key forward, but got some touches when played further up the ground. Doesn't chase as expected. Gives away too many silly free kicks.
Tom Davidson - The Taz similarities look to be true. Got some quality touches, but not many were effective. Still one of the better players on the day.
Mark McGough - didn't see much of him.
Luke Mullins - another who has spent plenty of time in the weight room. Looks more like a footballer now. Got plenty of touches and tried hard to help the cause.
Luke Shackleton - Always at the fall of the ball, and often took two to bring him to ground. Still not overly fast, but runs all day. Puts his body on the line and is often at the bottom of packs.
David King - not the same player as he was late last season. May already be going through the second year blues. Should never be asked to kick in after a behind.
Julian Rowe - His athletic past does not convert to the footy field. Kicking skills leave a lot to be desired. Does get plenty of the ball though. Doesn't attack the ball as he should. Seems to think it is easier than it is. Will spend the year at Williamstown unless attitude picks up, but this could be a lack of confidence after his early game clangers.
Nick Maxwell - Starting the year where he left last season. Confident in defence and not shy to run the ball out. Backs his judgement well. If any rookies are to be elevated, Maxie is definitely at the top of the list.
Justin Crow - Had some ground time, but was very quiet. Got a couple of touches in the third quarter, but that was about it.
Comments, starting with the Williamstown players:
Marcus Baldwin - Didn't see much of it, but made a contest every time. Spent time between FF and CHB.
Scott Ralph - started strong with quite a few early possessions, but soon lost his way. Will play more reserves games than seniors.
Leigh Sheehan - started on the bench but did some good things when on the ground. Could be a regular senior selection.
Troy West - Repelled many early Werribee attacks on goal, but spent some time on the bench. Will again be a force in the last line of defence.
Luke Jarrad - Has bulked up considerably and looks a better player because of it. Attacks the ball with more ferocity and knows he wont get pushed aside as easily as last season.
Craig Smoker - Kicked at least 3 goals, but is still a receiver. Maybe that's his part in the game plan, but never seen at the bottom of a pack.
Clint Rippon - Plenty of aggression, both on and off the ball. Didn't take a backward step against bigger opponents. Should play a few games at senior level.
Aaron Ramsay - Played almost three quarters of the early game, so didn't get a lot of game time. Was ever elusive and disposal is good. Still misses targets but will improve with more experience.
Brad Lloyd - Another who spent a lot of time of the bench. Will be ready to fire when the real games start.
Sam Cranage - Easily Williamstown's best. Does all the team things and still racks up possessions.
Brendan 'Jimmy' Hollow - Trying establish a permanent spot at senior level, and proved his worth. Good pace and disposal. Needs to find consistency but worth going with.
Clinton Proctor - one of the new recruits, and has all the skills. Good decision maker, fast hands and elusive. A certain starter.
Nick McArdle - another who started on the bench. Will be a dangerous cover man for Baldwin. Also rucks and has a good leap. Strong hands.
Now, the Collingwood players:
Tarkyn Lockyer - started on the bench and received a warm round of applause when he came on late in the first quarter. Did all the team things (shepherds, blocks, etc) with a great deal of intensity. Seems to be stronger in the upper bady as he laid a couple of bone-crunching tackles. Left early in the third quarter with a lower leg injury.
Steve McKee - Played the whole game, but is still re-learning to be a tap ruckman. Still effective around the ground and knows where he should be.
Bill Morrison - ANFI! Looked well out of his depth, and on yesterday's showing, would be lucky to get selected in the reserves. Too slow to be a key forward, but got some touches when played further up the ground. Doesn't chase as expected. Gives away too many silly free kicks.
Tom Davidson - The Taz similarities look to be true. Got some quality touches, but not many were effective. Still one of the better players on the day.
Mark McGough - didn't see much of him.
Luke Mullins - another who has spent plenty of time in the weight room. Looks more like a footballer now. Got plenty of touches and tried hard to help the cause.
Luke Shackleton - Always at the fall of the ball, and often took two to bring him to ground. Still not overly fast, but runs all day. Puts his body on the line and is often at the bottom of packs.
David King - not the same player as he was late last season. May already be going through the second year blues. Should never be asked to kick in after a behind.
Julian Rowe - His athletic past does not convert to the footy field. Kicking skills leave a lot to be desired. Does get plenty of the ball though. Doesn't attack the ball as he should. Seems to think it is easier than it is. Will spend the year at Williamstown unless attitude picks up, but this could be a lack of confidence after his early game clangers.
Nick Maxwell - Starting the year where he left last season. Confident in defence and not shy to run the ball out. Backs his judgement well. If any rookies are to be elevated, Maxie is definitely at the top of the list.
Justin Crow - Had some ground time, but was very quiet. Got a couple of touches in the third quarter, but that was about it.
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