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“It was disappointing to let the game get away from us and not fight it out, but Eaglehawk still have some quality players and that ended up being the difference.”<\/p>\n
While he is confident the Roos have improved a lot since last season, circumstances beyond their control meant progress was not always visible, according to Downie.<\/p>\n
“We’ve been smacked by injury \u2026 same as every team. And we’re probably lacking the depth of key personnel,” he said.<\/p>\n
“That’s a bit frustrating.<\/p>\n
“But I also think the competition is better.<\/p>\n
“That has somewhat limited the inroads we were hoping to make into the rest of the pack.<\/p>\n
“We hope to get a few (players) back soon.”<\/p>\n
Jeremy Rodi, key tall Jordan Rouse and tall midfielder Flynn Clark are among those in line for a return from injury against Broadford, with Zac Rouse and Harry Jackman both set to miss with shoulder injuries sustained against the Hawks.<\/p>\n
Obvious standouts on the playing front have included Daniel Stagg in defence and Rouse, up until his injury.<\/p>\n
Angus MacPherson backed up an outstanding game against Castlemaine with a serviceable effort against the Hawks, while Nick Keogh (three goals v the Hawks) up forward, Mitch Collins and Kyle Symons have performed steadily.<\/p>\n
In a sign expectations had lifted around Dower Park, Downie said the Roos were ‘probably disappointed overall’ with their start to the season.<\/p>\n
“From a group perspective, we definitely want to win (against Broadford) and a win will help us, but it’s not the end of the world,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It’s about playing consistent good football, which is what we took out of our last game, being able to do it for near enough three quarters.<\/p>\n
“A win will help, but does it come off us playing three quarters of football, or does it come off four good quarters.<\/p>\n
“That will still be the driver for improvement.”<\/p>\n
The Roos’ last win came against Maryborough on 29 June 2024, by 78 points and was the third of three wins that season.<\/p>\n
They beat Maryborough twice and South Bendigo once.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KANGAROO Flat coach Tyrone Downie says his side can take positives out of parts of their performance early this season, but the challenge remains to produce a full four-quarter effort. Winless since round 11 of the 2024 season, the Roos get their chance to break the drought this Saturday against Broadford at Dower Park. New […]<\/p>\n