The ground being covered by Acres is a lot. In fact, it’s probably several lots. Time to Restump Review Podcast Freo’s significant victory over the Blues.
That was some performance. A one in all in four quarter role playing display signifying we may well be a serious team. Not counting the chickens just yet because there are tougher tests to come, but mark this win down as a reference point to look back on as the standard going forward.
To go with the Blues’ midfield, it ticked yet another developmental box aiding the belief we’re on track to contention territory. A Geelong and a Melbourne in the next few weeks will provide greater clarity but, maybe this year maybe not, the tilt is building.
Blake Acres’ rise this year has astonished most, if not all, and possibly even himself. His improvement in his wing role has been an integral part of the team’s improvement and on Saturday night it was evident again.
We’ve lobbed criticisms at Rory on numerous occasions simply out of frustrations regarding his inconsistency and intent. He again showed why and what he is capable of. If he brings that performance weekly, he’s as valuable as anyone.
Sammy Switkowski is getting continuity and now delivering. Freddy played the best two possession game you’ll ever see, Shultzy is at fever pitch and if you didn’t already think Sonny was back…. he’s back!
The mids did their thing but don’t get us started on singing the praises of the backs. Griffin Logue’s job on Charlie Curnow was something else but the collective defensive unit cohesively controlling the Carlton cabal was methodical!
And spare a thought for the coach. This is a big moment for JL. It was the coming together of all the pieces of his plan he’s been working on since he got to the club and the result of it unfolded before our very eyes.
We got through this without the need to bash Cez! We got him enough in the lead up and we’ll all launch into next time we take on the Blues but this win was too impressive and too meaningful to take anything away from it.
So, if, like us, you can’t stop talking about Saturday night’s momentous victory… click play and join the purple raving and rambling.
