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Did Werribee make a mistake playing McIntosh? The VFL game was on Sunday, by then the Kangaroos were out and McIntosh wasn't going to be needed again by the AFL side. He also doesnt quality for VFL finals.
Just looking back at the game now, he took a few marks dropping back in defence but perhaps they'd have been serviced just as well by Goldstein and the mobile Brown.
Flinn Chisholm did a great job on Nahas.
NorthPort appeared about 14 times so far and I'm only at 3/4 time! Even trying to get into the shot kicking the footy behind Phil Cleary at half time. You screen hog NP!
Yeah I was on more than a few times, a couple of unflattering beer gut shots too.. *mental note.. must work on that. (reducing it that is).
Just finished watching the game myself. I thought McIntosh may not have played with North getting knocked out the night before. I do think Werribee can bounce back this week. They weren't as bad as the end result suggests. Early innacuracy really cost them, and set the tone for the day.
Spriggs should be fit to return in the fortnight for the Borough, and the extra week off will freshen up a few at Port just nicely.
It was another game where Port were able to share the goals around, it's a really good sign if Nahas and Bonaddio are kept quiet that the midfielders can generate goals, or McLaren and Fanning moving forward can also provide strong options.
It's not that bad NP!
You should be more concerned that after a while the cameramen decided a few oldies on the fence were more interesting than you guys :lol:
It'll be interesting from Werribee's perspective to see if Sinclair comes back into their side.
The player that they really missed around the stoppages though was Matt Riggio. They were thrashed in the centre and in the clearances around the ground. He'll be a massive inclusion this week.
Also, what's happened to James Saker? Will he be back this week?
Ill be very interested to see what North melbourne players will be lining up this week. Playing McIntosh last week was a waste of time and cost a Werribee player a finals game.
I do recall a few years ago when Daniel Harris qualified to play finals for Port but did not play. He was not injured.
Im sure there must be a few nervous people at Werribee wondering what Kangaroos will put there hand up to play this weekend.
Loved that shot of Dean Laidley that was shown on ABC...Thats about as friendly and involved as he was when Port melbourne had an alignment with them. Actually he used to leave at half time!!
I remember Dean Laidly calling H mcIntosh over at 1/4 time in a game and directing how to play and move around the field... Directly overiding what Sadi had told the team to do. For the first time in my life I am going to say that I think sadi was harshly treated at this time. Laidly has zero respect for their aligned clubs!
When the Kangas part aligned with the Roosters Laidley was told in no uncertain terms that Fitzy was the coach and would not be dictated to at all.From what i know he has not interfeared one bit.The part alignment has been great for both clubs.
Great to see things have improved. It must be hard being a 'young' coach and seeing 'your' players following others instructions. However this is the current system and it must be respected.
Fitzy is also a class operator who would talk to Laidley and accommodate North Melb as much as he can within his own system. It benefits his side to do so.
Fitzy would not have spoken one word to Dean Laidley, He does all his interface with Neil Connell & they both have an excellent working relationship.