GWS: More to de Boer than just tagging
GWS coach Leon Cameron has talked up Matt de Boer’s versatility, saying he might not have another tagging job against Geelong.
The Giants onballer drove Richmond star Dustin Martin to distraction last weekend, keeping him to just 15 disposals as the Giants posted a big win.
Martin had a filthy day at Giants Stadium that cost him a one-match suspension and an AFL fine.
While Tigers coach Damien Hardwick was fuming at de Boer’s tactics, he also had grudging respect for his effectiveness.
While it raises the obvious question — whether de Boer is sent to Patrick Dangerfield, Joel Selwood or Tim Kelly in today’s big game at GMHBA Stadium — Cameron said his onballer might have another role.
“You have to be really careful, you have to be able to pick your moments,” Cameron said.
“Sometimes (run-with) works, sometimes it doesn’t.
“We haven’t traditionally been a club that does this a lot, so it’s sort of a week-to-week thing for us.
“But the good thing about it — and I reinforce — is that Matty de Boer is flexible at doing most things, in terms of freewheeling and run-with roles.”
The Giants are yet to win in four trips to Geelong and Cameron said the opposition, rather than the venue, was the big issue.
“We understand the magnitude of the task ahead but we feel as though we’re in pretty good nick,” he said.
“Clearly they’re a good team.
“We need to bring our best performance because if you don’t clearly you don’t win down there.” really