Not sure the score flatters View at all, they were without a doubt the dominant team across all positions on the field. On watching the game, Oakhill could not capitalize on playing against 14 View boys for 20 minutes. We all know the Oakhill forwards are small and we going to be dominated (which was very clear during the game). I keep hearing about how good the Oakhill backline is, but all I really saw from the backs was missed tackles, intercept passes, general bad options when under pressure and a not being able to get any post contact metres at all. The game in general looked to be a very poor standard and when things were getting tough, Oakhill resorts to no arm tackles, high tackles and trying to start fights. The sad part of it is that the Oakhill boys on the field seemed to be thrilled by this. I really hope that they make improvements otherwise it will be a very long season for their supporters.
I feel as though that's a very harsh analysis.
No one decides to tackle someone high; it's a mistake that happens when playing contact sports, so to say they "resorted" to tackling high is just plain wrong. Further, the scuffle in the first half was when the game was
drawn, so I'm not sure what you are actually getting at there. Yes, I can admit the no-arms tackle was, and should have been a red card, but this idea that you're inferring Oakhill are grubby and egotistical is quite unfair.
Secondly, if I were the coach, losing to a couple of interceptions is probably the
best way to lose a game. If those couple of passes weren't thrown, Oakhill might've walked away with it, and the conversation would be a lot different.
Yes, they need to lift this week, but that's the great thing about footy, you only have to wait a week to come out and give a response.
