This from the Mongrel Punt.
CHAD WARNER
What a turnaround from a couple of weeks ago.
The power-running, fending, offensive weapon was firing blanks on the weekend, as the Dogs put the Swans to the sword.
The Sydney midfield was poor – I could have chosen any of three to whack into this section, but I went with the bloke who has been the most prevalent in recent weeks. Warner usually takes the game on, but this game was too much for him. Comparisons to the game’s greats now look silly (I made one, damn it!) as he basically allowed the game to unfold around him – a glorified spectator on the weekend.
And this.
JOSH TREACY
Are you sick of me writing about this bloke? Better stop reading, then, because I get the feeling we’re seeing the formative years of the best crash and bash forward the game will have for a while.
His third quarter efforts in the Derby helped Freo over the line. As other players got involved in a bit of agro, it was Treacy channelling his aggression into the stuff that mattered.
His influence was profound, and he made his teammates walk taller, knowing they had this beast of a man, at just 21 years of age, ready to crash packs and win the footy. He kicked 2.1 for the quarter, took two contested grabs amongst his four marks for the quarter, and gave the Dockers the target they needed to straighten them up.
Hate to say it… it was Carey-esque.
He might be my favourite player to watch in the AFL right now – and I reckon he has made the winners’ list four or five times this season.
Some see the acorn in the oak tree at this age when it comes to big forwards. Treacy is no acorn. He is growing into a giant right before our eyes. Can’t wait to see him play finals.
