Milf played poorly. For mine, his worst game ever. I was actually surprised at how bad his game was. Thing is though, his passing game was just so awful I couldn't believe it - passing to no one? I mean, that is not bad play in the sense of lack of skill or effort, it is more the play of someone so completely bereft of confidence it borders on pathological. I am genuinely perplexed by it.
At one point I was actually wondering if he expected players to be there for those passes that went into vacant space, but still, he ought to have had enough focus to adapt and at least run the ball.
To simply say he was trash, or lazy or whatever expletive one chooses may accurately describe his performance but it explains nothing, which is what concerns me: why is a player of such talent and experience playing so badly.
Barring miracles, I think his time here is over other than filling in for injuries. I reckon Matty Johns described this debacle accurately, and for mine, "as one of Milfords only remaining supporters" I feel the club has fucked up and fucked him over by failing to recruit a decent halfback, and also expecting Milf to be someone he simply isn't. He has along with a few others, been carrying the can for the club's shitty recruitment and retention, and coaching in general. Nevertheless, he is playing poorly and his career here ought to be finished. It's bad for him, the team and us here.
As an aside, the halves merry-go-round is for mine, the real reason why the team is playing all over the shop. Hopefully Gamble and Kelly will continue their combination that worked surprisingly well last week. Having said that, neither are the quality we need. Neither cut it at this level. I can't wait for Reynolds, and who is picked for 5/8.
Last night also showed me just how much we rely on Lodge and I cannot fathom why the **** we are letting him go. His recent efforts have lifted the team and we felt his absence last night.
