G.Wheeler and T.Armstrong : Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:49 pm  

how did they play

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:53 pm  

Well by the sounds of the radio coverage. Wheeler got on the scoresheet.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:10 pm  

Armstrong was put under a lot of pressure from clever kicks by the Giants halfbacks - some he dealt with very well - some he needed some major help with. TBH he is showing a fair amount of potential but is a while from being ready.

Wheeler got put out on the wing and it showed that he was playing out of position - but he definately showed fantastic footwork to take his try. I would have thought that his game is taking on the line and causing some chaos - but his chances at half back will hopefully be limited this season - but again there was enough there in that try to suggest he has a very good attacking game in him

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:13 pm  

Armstong defended a few kicks very well. Hurt his arm in one tackle second half but seemed to get over it. Not many ball running chances. Did drop one pass second half. Wheeler on for Gardner second half and the only pass he got he scored from.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:16 pm  

Armstrong was excellent under the high ball. He was plucking them out of the air and not waiting for the ball to drop like some other players do.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:19 pm  

McClennan wrote:

Armstrong was excellent under the high ball. He was plucking them out of the air and not waiting for the ball to drop like some other players do.

The opposite of Meli then.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:22 pm  

St. Etrigan wrote:

Armstrong was put under a lot of pressure from clever kicks by the Giants halfbacks - some he dealt with very well - some he needed some major help with. TBH he is showing a fair amount of potential but is a while from being ready.

Let's hope he gets lots more chances in first grade matches then, so that he will eventually be 'ready'.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:32 pm  

Armstrong was catching crossfield kicks with his hands held up at full stretch above his head, he took every single one brilliantly.

Got caught out for pace on an occasion or two when grubber kicks were put behind him.

Going forward he was a bit of a rag doll, but thats to be expected of a 19 year old.

He is certainly a lot safer defensively than Meli, but offensively he is currently far weaker. Hopefully with game time and experience he will improve his offensive play.

Wheeler was forced to play on the wing due to Gardner going off.
struggled to deal with a kick behind due to David Hodgsons pace , but did enough to prevent a try.
Took his own try very well, by stepping the Hudds defenders after it looked like Hudds had got cover across.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:32 pm  

Wheeler did what he needed to do, and took his try well.

Armstrong's defence was good, however, turn him, and he is very slow.

: Sun Feb 22, 2009 7:35 pm  

wheeler had little do do, and did little wrong too..

armstrong was hit and miss, a few mistakes, as pointed out very slow on the turn, and dropped a simple pass, also got put into touch on two occasions, but defensively very good.

nothing a bit of experience won't sort