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Liam Picken
Given he was used as a defensive forward in the first round of the NAB Cup what role will Liam play for us this season?
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
Given he was used as a defensive forward in the first round of the NAB Cup what role will Liam play for us this season?
He puts in a lot of effort an example for some of our players to follow. Tagger or should the tagging be shared around and not on just one player.
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Re: Liam Picken
I've always liked the idea of Picken playing forward, he's good overhead, smart around goal, and will actually be accountable to his direct opponent. I'd like to see us develop or recruit another run with player to free up Liam.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
Greystache
I've always liked the idea of Picken playing forward, he's good overhead, smart around goal, and will actually be accountable to his direct opponent. I'd like to see us develop or recruit another run with player to free up Liam.
Who would you say would be our main tagger this season. It will have to be someone who just keeps running.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
Greystache
I've always liked the idea of Picken playing forward, he's good overhead, smart around goal, and will actually be accountable to his direct opponent. I'd like to see us develop or recruit another run with player to free up Liam.
+1.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
Dry Rot
+1.
Yep, he knows where the goals are.
At least you know he'll run both ways.
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Re: Liam Picken
Picken = number 1 tagger. Dahlhaus = number 2 tagger. That's where the value is.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
F'scary
Picken = number 1 tagger. Dahlhaus = number 2 tagger. That's where the value is.
Hard to argue with.
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Re: Liam Picken
Not sure i'd use our most exciting player in Dahlhaus as a tagger but i agree that Liam Picken needs a new role. I think he has more ability than just being a tagger. He has shown at times when not heavilly tagging that he can get a bit of the ball and kick the odd goal because he's not afraid to run in straight lines and have a shot from around 50.
Perhaps one of our several young players who are struggling with their skills might be candidates for a tagging role. Lin Jong could be one of those players in the future. Has great closing speed and will learn a bit about the game on a good player.
Clay Smith is another who could be used temporarily as an option.
I'm sure Picken will improve all around if we give him some different challenges occasionally.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
Eastdog
Who would you say would be our main tagger this season. It will have to be someone who just keeps running.
How about Matthew Boyd he used to be fairly proficient at negating his opponent.
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Re: Liam Picken
I would like Picken to spend more time as a forward, if he can stop the influence of the oppositions defender play makers and also hit the scoreboard I see this as a win win.
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Re: Liam Picken
I think he will continue to tag the best opposition midfielder and maybe on occassions play forward.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
SlimPickens
How about Matthew Boyd he used to be fairly proficient at negating his opponent.
He'd have to do a 180 in his game style. No way.
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Re: Liam Picken
I like the idea of giving a tagging role to one of our youngsters. Invaluable experience.
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Re: Liam Picken
Originally Posted by
Ghost Dog
I like the idea of giving a tagging role to one of our youngsters. Invaluable experience.
How about someone like Tory Dickson.