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CibbuanoMalthouse sticking by forwards
July 19th 2008 01:17
COLLINGWOOD coach Mick Malthouse won't make any majors changes to his forward line despite some of his key players failing to have an impact against North Melbourne at Telstra Dome on Friday night.
Travis Cloke and Paul Medhurst were well held by Michael Firrito and Josh Gibson respectively in the Magpies' 18-point loss to the Kangaroos.
But Malthouse said his forwards have performed well enough so far this season and deserve another opportunity.
"I thought our forwards were quite ordinary but you just don't jump on blokes and throw them straight out," Malthouse said.
"They are decent quality players but today was markedly down to what it has been."
Malthouse admitted that Cloke was outclassed by Firrito but said the 21-year-old could have been helped by some better delivery from the midfield.
"He lowered his colours today, there is no doubt about that," Malthouse said.
"His opponent was outstanding, played to his best, where as Travis got very little support from the delivery and got very little support from other forwards."
Travis Cloke and Paul Medhurst were well held by Michael Firrito and Josh Gibson respectively in the Magpies' 18-point loss to the Kangaroos.
But Malthouse said his forwards have performed well enough so far this season and deserve another opportunity.
"I thought our forwards were quite ordinary but you just don't jump on blokes and throw them straight out," Malthouse said.
"They are decent quality players but today was markedly down to what it has been."
Malthouse admitted that Cloke was outclassed by Firrito but said the 21-year-old could have been helped by some better delivery from the midfield.
"He lowered his colours today, there is no doubt about that," Malthouse said.
"His opponent was outstanding, played to his best, where as Travis got very little support from the delivery and got very little support from other forwards."
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