Brisbane Discussion

[Ringo]

Few observations from last nights game.

1. McGuane was a disappointment and did not grasp the opportunity presented.  May find himslef back in the 2's next week,  He should have been the one subbed instead of Paine.
2. Moloney unless he had a niggle should not have been the sub.  We really miss his work around the clearances.
3. Nick Robertson will develop into a strong inside mid. He was good last night winning some contested possessions. Kept up with Cotchin in the first quarter,
4. Darcy Gardiner had a sound debut but needs to control his agresssion. One his indiscretions cost us a goal.
5. Red zone is still an issue for us. 4 goals to Richmond late in 3rd quarter stiffled our momentum.  Although aided by some dubious umpiring decisions we still should not have allowed this many unanswered.
6. Patfull on Riewoldt did not work. Patfull although a sound defender does not have the closing speed to matchup.
7.  We still need to find support for Brownie up front.

[strikes91]

Surprised you didn't mention Cutler ringo.

Outstanding performance. Looks very calm with the ball

[Ringo]

Wanted to keep Cutler under the radar for my SC downgrade  ;) ;)

In Sc last weeks 19 will keep his price rise minimal and will be a nice downgrade for McDonald or Langdon prior to their byes.

Yes looks very good but just wondering whether he will keep his Place when Hanley comes back. Not impressed with Golby as yet this year.

[Nige]

The Lions did very well with their picks.

Taylor, Cutler, Robertson, Aish all looked good.

[Noz]

Brisbane showed last night that their future is not all that bleak.

Robbo, Cutler, Gardiner, Aish, Taylor all played for the first time last night meaning 5 of their 7 draft picks have now played. So far all 5 of them have shown enough to have long careers at Brisbane. I still think McStay could be the best of the lot behind Aish. Surprised he didn't play last night especially with Merrett out suspended. Freeman also has talent.

Mayes has already shown he will be an elite player. Rocky, Redden, Zorko are all elite players.

Though Brisbane supporters are going through a rough patch there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[Ringo]

Yes we have a handy bunch coming up and credit to our recruiters who recruited well to cover the losses.  From our team last night Bewick was playing his 50th game and Aish, Zorko, Robertson, Paparone, Cutler, Gardiner, Taylor, Mayes, Lester, Golby and Clarke have all played less than 50 games. So more than half our team had 50 games or less experience so an exciting future.

Suspect McStay and Freeman will get games in the future as Leppa has indicated he hopes to give all draftees a run at some time.  He probably did not expect to have 5 used by Round 5 though.

Agree we are probably at the bottom of the cycle and will have to endure a bit more pain this year but can turn it around.  Port supporters know about this as well.

[BB67th]

Really happy with how all the kids looked last night.

Robertson plays exactly like Moloney and will be a good like for like replacement in the guts.

Taylor showed a lot of dash and is another good small forward type. Is there room for him, Green and Zorko though?

Cutler had poise with the ball and looked good with it in hand.

Didn't see too much of Gardiner but he looks a likely type.

McGuane was very disappointing though. On negative DT at 3QT and just couldn't get his hands on the ball. Still need a key forward to develop.

[Noz]

Yes we have gone through a rough couple of years but things have finally turned around and its only a matter of time before Brisbane do the same.

Brisbane have one of the best young midfield groups in the AFL as you mentioned a lot of players have played less than 100 games and even more have played less than 50 games. The loss of Daniel Rich hurts. Trent West has shown enough he can be serviceable until Leuenberger returns.

If one of McGuane, Paine or Paparone can string together a couple of consistently good games the whole club will see a turn around. You would know this as better as anyone Ringo too many times the great play built up across half back and through the middle is not rewarded up front due to the lack of talls being able to muscle there way to the front and take a mark.

[CrowsFan]

Surely Harwood to come back in to the side next week? I don't understand why he is consistently in and out of the side. He's such a good user of the ball bringing it out of the defensive half, they just need to give him consistent game time.

[BB67th]

I agree, I like Harwood's run out of half back, and it is especially important now that Hanley is out. Hope he gets an extended run in the side this year.

[Ringo]

Can not put my finger on it but for some unknown reason Golby seems to be preferred to Harwood. Golby's disposal efficiency is worse that Harwoods and his run and carry is a lot less effective than Harwood.  Unless the selection committee see something that I don't I am at a loss to explain why. 
With Cutler performing a similar role now it will be interesting what happens when Hanley returns.

[strikes91]

Golby would be first player dropped if i was making the choices.

[Ringo]

Merrett, Green, Hanley, Raines and Polkinghorne all flew to Wellington as well so Team selection tomorrow will be interesting.  Been trying to find out if any of last weeks team were left at home but can not.

[elephants]

Flippin' Hanley..

[The_Captain]

Are Brisbane gonna get up for the Diggers? Or should i keep my Tip as Saints? THinking Brissy are due for a big one. Just not sure when.. Hows West doing in ruck? Surely have Hicky covered?