Sandringham coach Andy Lovell gives us an insight into the form of the Zebras’ Melbourne listed players, following a crushing 152 point win over Tasmania.
Sandringham: 3.6.24 - 10.12.72 - 18.14.122 - 31.17.203
Tasmania: 4.4.28 - 4.6.30 - 5.9.39 - 7.9.51
Chris Johnson
Chris was outstanding, playing off half back and in the midfield. He had 34 possessions, and had a good balance between beating his man and attacking the game. He used the ball well, and played a physically strong game. Chris has been a steady performer for us over the last four weeks, but this week he was outstanding.
Adem Yze
Adem was another standout, playing in the midfield and half forward. He had 32 possessions, ran and carried, used the ball very well, and kicked two goals. This is Adem’s third really good game of footy in-a-row. Adem’s leadership remains at a great level. His ability to work with the younger players is remarkable. He has won a lot of respect from a lot of the people around the Sandringham Football Club, just by the way he has gone about his business.
Lynden Dunn
Lynden was solid. He had a 'run with' role on Charlesworth and Street, and was able to nullify their effectiveness on the game. He had 25 possessions and kicked two goals, but Lynden accumulated his possessions rather than being a standout player on the day. Overall, Lynden did his job and was still able to impact the game.
Ben Holland
Ben was a very good player for us. He was a lead-up marking forward, and had 19 possessions, nine marks and four goals. This was his third good game in four weeks, and Ben is definitely another one of those players who is pushing his name forward for senior selection. Ben's team orientated work was really good, as he blocked and chased, and was still able to kick four goals.
Matthew Whelan
Matthew was solid and played on the opposition’s best small forward. He had a slow start, but worked his way into the game. Matthew had missed the previous two weeks with illness, so it was positive that he got through the game, beat his man and was able to use the ball well.
John Meesen
John continues to develop. He played his best game for the footy club, but still has lots of room for improvement. He picked up 13 possessions and the big ground at Aurora Stadium suited his running ability. His ruckwork was better, and he jumped into his opponent at centre bounces and took six marks around the grounds, kicking a goal. John is starting to find his feet, and his work ethic continues to improve.
Addam Maric
Addam had 11 possessions, five marks and kicked a couple of goals. He struggled a little bit, and didn’t have the impact on the game that he has had in the past. He was still dangerous, but his kicking for goal let him down. We are still looking for him to develop that balance in his game, we want to turn him into the player who can mark the ball, crumb front and square, kick goals and apply forward line pressure. Addam is working really hard on these areas, and he is progressing well.
Stef Martin
Stef wasn’t as good defensively as he has been in the past three weeks. He got led up to the ball on occasions, and turned the ball over a couple of times, but he still makes good decisions. As a young player developing as a key defender, we are really pleased with his development.
Jake Spencer
Jake came into the team for Paul Johnson, who played for Melbourne. He only had four possessions, but we thought his ruck work was really good. His ability to get first hands on the ball and put it to our midfielders' advantage was really good. He competed hard at boundary throw ins and ball ups, which is a sign that he is getting stronger. Jake’s follow up tackling and blocking was also a highlight of this game.
