Post Match - Pies beat Dons on Anzac Day. All comments.

rand corp · Post by **rand corp** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:09 pm

I'm just sucking it all in today, that was one of the great ones.

Isn't it just fantastic to have a couple of great wins with the best players consisting of names like Heath Shaw, Dane Swan, Hertier O'Brien, Dale Thomas, Scott Pendlebury, Shannon Cox, Toovey, Dick, Travis et al.

These kids have got me excited!

Dark Lord · Post by **Dark Lord** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:21 pm

I fully support organ donation, because both Josh Fraser and Travis Cloke both need Heart transplants STAT!

Now, I'm not usually one to mercilessly bag players on these forums, but fair dinkum, I don't think that either one of them got a hard ball for the entire game. In fact, I witnessed them backing away from contests, not running for the ball and just general softness.

Quite frankly I'm staggered at the praise being heaped upon Travis' game yesterday. Sure, he got 13+ marks, but I put it to you that at least 12 of them were uncontested. And I shudder to think what percent his possession effectiveness was.

Yes, I appreciate that he is at least starting to recognise the Sherrin, but until he goes in hard, he's not doing his job.

And as for Josh, boy, he couldn't be at a bigger Crossroads if he had both Britney Spears and Ralph Macchio tagging along for the ride (movie joke).

What on Earth is going on with him? Is he simply afraid to attack the ball? And believe me, I like him, I really do, but unless he improves, surely his position in the club will be in jeopardy.

I really hate having to say all of that, especially after such a wonderful win, but it just totally got to me yesterday.

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:27 pm

I have been a critic of Travis recently, however, apart from his bad goal kicking yesterday, I thought he did okay.

He presented, ran hard, and DID provide a content when Essendon was kicking out from half back. If you have seen a replay, you will note that Ch10 highlighted this as something that Travis was doing well.

As for Josh, I thought he started brilliantly, but he faded just as quickly. Not sure what is happening there. I hope he turns the corner quickly, and hopefully the first quarter was a sign of things to come. Though I do agree he attack on the ball atm isn't all that great.

PeterWH · Post by **PeterWH** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:29 pm

Rudeboy......the game was successful due to the fact that there were 36 fellows on a park that fought for their own clubs.
Dont let those ignorant of the fact that it was the 92nd ann. of ANZAC Day..which incase you arent aware stands for Australian,New Zealand Army Corps.....so as we all fought together,dont let a few upset the day they arent worth it.
I am inclinded to agree that we shouldbnt be at war with anyone,BUT unfortunately again its all political.
I am a Nato,BUT dont talk alot about it.........

eddiesmith · Post by **eddiesmith** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:35 pm

Dark Lord wrote:I fully support organ donation, because both Josh Fraser and Travis Cloke both need Heart transplants STAT!

Now, I'm not usually one to mercilessly bag players on these forums, but fair dinkum, I don't think that either one of them got a hard ball for the entire game. In fact, I witnessed them backing away from contests, not running for the ball and just general softness.

Quite frankly I'm staggered at the praise being heaped upon Travis' game yesterday. Sure, he got 13+ marks, but I put it to you that at least 12 of them were uncontested. And I shudder to think what percent his possession effectiveness was.

Yes, I appreciate that he is at least starting to recognise the Sherrin, but until he goes in hard, he's not doing his job.

Well maybe you need to watch the game again

Trav did some great work running back with the flight of the ball to cut off the Essendon players leading, one of them directly set up a goal. He missed, the long kick in, Trav ran back with the flight of the ball, crashed the ball and got the ball to our player who ran in and set up the goal, also was constantly running back to HB and trying to get in the way of the leading forwards

But its alright, he is the last remaining Cloke, none of his brothers ever got praise from everyone and those same who never saw his brothers do anything good will be the same with him, its to be expected

Dark Lord · Post by **Dark Lord** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:43 pm

eddiesmith wrote:
Dark Lord wrote:I fully support organ donation, because both Josh Fraser and Travis Cloke both need Heart transplants STAT!

Now, I'm not usually one to mercilessly bag players on these forums, but fair dinkum, I don't think that either one of them got a hard ball for the entire game. In fact, I witnessed them backing away from contests, not running for the ball and just general softness.

Quite frankly I'm staggered at the praise being heaped upon Travis' game yesterday. Sure, he got 13+ marks, but I put it to you that at least 12 of them were uncontested. And I shudder to think what percent his possession effectiveness was.

Yes, I appreciate that he is at least starting to recognise the Sherrin, but until he goes in hard, he's not doing his job.

Well maybe you need to watch the game again

Trav did some great work running back with the flight of the ball to cut off the Essendon players leading, one of them directly set up a goal. He missed, the long kick in, Trav ran back with the flight of the ball, crashed the ball and got the ball to our player who ran in and set up the goal, also was constantly running back to HB and trying to get in the way of the leading forwards

But its alright, he is the last remaining Cloke, none of his brothers ever got praise from everyone and those same who never saw his brothers do anything good will be the same with him, its to be expected

Perhaps when I see the replay of it, a dispassionate viewing of it, rather than with the emotions of being at the game, my opinion of Travis' game may change. I listened to Triple M post game and was stunned when Trav got 2 BOG Votes.

I like them both, and I really want to be wrong on this one.

KYPREO · Post by **KYPREO** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:02 pm

For the record, Trav got 3 contested marks, had 13/17 effective kicks (very good by his standards), and 10 inside 50s. Stray kicking aside, it was a great game for a 20 year old CHF in anyone's language. He worked hard and presented all day. When he didn't get it the first time, his second and third efforts were great.

noddy, · Post by **noddy,** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:15 pm

Dark Lord wrote:I fully support organ donation

well, that's good. maybe they can get you a set of eyeballs that work.

Neil Appleby · Post by **Neil Appleby** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:20 pm

Heh Dark Load.............were you watching the 2007 Anzac Game or last years? :lol:

3rd degree · Post by **3rd degree** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:21 pm

I think Dark Lord just got an almighty face rake by the "Magnificent Noddy".

Dark Lord · Post by **Dark Lord** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:23 pm

3rd degree wrote:I think Dark Lord just got an almighty face rake by the "Magnificent Noddy".

Well that certainly wont do my new set of eyeballs any good at all...

Cuthbert Collingwood · Thu Apr 26, 2007 3:34 pm

whoops

loki04 · Post by **loki04** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:10 pm

great win good to see so many youngsters stepping up consistantly.

Cakewalk · Post by **Cakewalk** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:36 pm

Good win.
Obviously the kicking for goal was disgraceful , bar the precise Didak.
Great to see the pressure applied and forcing errors.
H.Shaw was a worthy winner of the medal , while Fraser is struggling , his attack on the ball/contest isn't up to scratch.

3rd degree · Post by **3rd degree** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:42 pm

Were you happy with Guy Richards?

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