LIFELONG Power support Craig McKay (Macca 19 on BigFooty) gives his view on the best players from our NAB Challenge win over the Eagles at Norwood Oval.
Matt Lobbe
I had Matty as best on ground for mine. Led the ruck on his own all day and whilst Lycett did a decent job for West Coast, Lobbe's ability to find our midfielders with the tap time and time again was a critical component of the victory. Not only that, it was great to see him go forward and kick a goal and also record 5 marks as well, well up on his normal average. Works tirelessly in the ruck and was a monster out there today.
Robbie Gray
He is the football equivalent of Mozart. Just effortless perfection in the way he goes about it. Played predominantly midfield for most of the first three quarters and did as he pleased. Found plenty of space wide but was a master at the stoppages as well. Then just casually went up forward and kicked 3 goals, could have easily had 5. The master.
Tom Jonas
Really, really enjoyed his game across half back. Was impenetrable back there and won just about every one on one he was involved in. So strong in the air and able to out body almost anyone. Thought he set up a lot of important tacks from the backline as well. Great game.
Travis Boak
Just all systems go for Boaky. Had a ripping start and whilst he tapered off towards the end, it was a classy showing in the trenches from our captain. So strong at the stoppages in his ability to wrestle the ball free and get it to our advantage. Just knows where to stand to win it and 4 or 5 times he was able to basically steal the ball off an opponent and dish it off.
Brad Ebert
Tireless workhorse. Ran so hard and found plenty of space 1 or 2 possesions on from the stoppage. Skills looked on point which was great to see and he looks very very fit. You get the sense we haven't seen the best of Brad yet. I feel he has another gear to go into and hopefully we see that in 2015.
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Karl Amon
Was good to see him show what he can do. Good user of the footy, gets in good position to win the ball and his decision making is as good as any. Was great to see him kick a goal and deserved a second which hit the post. I hope we see a lot of Karl this year. The boy can play!
Macca's Player Reviews: NAB Challenge 1
Craig McKay, aka Macca19 on BigFooty, gives us his view on the best players from our NAB Challenge win over the Eagles