Coburg coach, Tim Clarke, provides his exclusive summary of how the Richmond-listed players performed at VFL level in last Sunday’s loss to Collingwood.
 

Matt Arnot
Produced a really good performance through the midfield.  Lacked his usual efficiency with the ball, however impacted contests in trademark style.

Ben Darrou
Started well in defence on a quality opponent in Jackson Paine, before suffering a broken jaw. Will miss 4-6 weeks.

Tom Derickx
His ruckwork was very good, but we needed more involvement from him around the ground, with contested marks.

Todd Elton
Played his role in defence extremely well.  Kept the opposition’s resting rucks in check and went on to their key forwards when needed.

Ben Griffiths
His overall influence was much lower than the standard he’d set over the previous couple of games.

Brad Helbig
Played a good game through the midfield.  Provided the team with plenty of drive, but needs to be a bit cleaner with his ball use.  Pleasing to have him back in the side.

Sam Lonergan
Was very good through the midfield as well.  Won plenty of clearances and contested football.   One of our best players.

Matthew McDonough
Was used in a variety of roles throughout the match – up forward, down back and through the midfield – in an attempt to plug holes due to injury.  Was just okay by his standards.

Luke McGuane
Was lively as a key forward, kicking 3.3.  Showed good leadership in attack with our younger forwards.

Kamdyn McIntosh
After Ben Darrou was injured, went on to the dangerous Jackson Paine, and did a really good job on him defensively.   Is developing into a solid defender.

Robin Nahas
Played a very good game as a high forward and through the midfield.  Was clean with the ball and had four shots for goal, but couldn’t convert.

Brett O’Hanlon
Had a good game offensively, picking up 15 possessions.  Just lacked a bit of awareness that comes with more experience.  Still needs to get his contested possessions up.

Orren Stephenson
His ruckwork was very good, but he was a bit messy around the ground.  Took only a couple of marks.  Is certainly capable of having much more overall presence.

Steve Verrier
A really good offensive game, apart from a few skill errors.  Needs to improve his kicking.  Was okay defensively, but needs to improve his starting positions.


Match details
Coburg                 2.0          5.4          10.8        13.12  (90)         
C’wood                                5.1          9.4          15.6        18.10  (118)      

Goals – Coburg:  McGuane 3, Nahas 2, O’Hanlon 2, Stephenson, Grgic, Venditti, McDonough, Maric, Keogh.
Best – Coburg:  Lonergan, Nahas, Arnot, Helbig, McGuane, McIntosh.