Liam Picken

[Ghost Dog]

I like the idea of giving a tagging role to one of our youngsters. Invaluable experience.

[Eastdog]

I like the idea of giving a tagging role to one of our youngsters. Invaluable experience.

How about someone like Tory Dickson.

[Ghost Dog]

How about someone like Tory Dickson.

He's one of the best kicks for goal in the side. And not sure about his endurance. I'm thinking Mitch Wallis, or even Libba.

[Eastdog]

He's one of the best kicks for goal in the side. And not sure about his endurance. I'm thinking Mitch Wallis, or even Libba.

Yeah Libba and Wallis could be good.

[Ghost Dog]

Yeah Libba and Wallis could be good.

Besides Dickson, any other ideas? I guess the issue of having a younger player do it, is it could harm their development. Lower I guess, ideal.

[Mofra]

Besides Dickson, any other ideas? I guess the issue of having a younger player do it, is it could harm their development. Lower I guess, ideal.

Lower is the player I thought of first.

Either way it seems Picken or Addison will get the defensive forward type role this year - we'll play one in that role every week.

[Go_Dogs]

Lower is the player I thought of first.

Either way it seems Picken or Addison will get the defensive forward type role this year - we'll play one in that role every week.

Lower is a solid suggestion, but I wonder if Jong might be a better option if he's fit enough? Certainly has the pace and the appetite for the defensive stuff and could be a way to lessen the impact of his disposal at this stage rather than him coming off half back.

He'd need a bit of work on his positioning around stoppages and that sort of thing though, which if he hasn't spent time on it over the pre-season (and it doesn't appear he has) it might not be a possibility right now.

On a whole, we need more defensive accountability across the whole midfield, which may in itself allow Picken more time forward if everyone is doing their bit.

Will look forward to seeing how Picken is used this year, good player.



As an aside, Ward mentioned Picken as the toughest guy he'd played with in an interview Sunday during the GWS game.

[always right]

He's one of the best kicks for goal in the side. And not sure about his endurance. I'm thinking Mitch Wallis, or even Libba.

Thye would only be able to match up on certain players i.e. those with no pace. I would have thought Cross would be better suited for these types of players if we are looking for a suitable matchup. Imagine Libba tagging someone like Rioli or Jetta

Picken has enough pace (and attitude) to tag players like Harvey and Murphy which is why he usually gets the gig. If we are looking for players of similar pace and stamina, I guess a smart player like Lower might be an option, Jong would be ideal (albeit inexperienced) and perhaps Tutt, although he would need to develop a harder edge.

[w3design]

Thye would only be able to match up on certain players i.e. those with no pace. I would have thought Cross would be better suited for these types of players if we are looking for a suitable matchup. Imagine Libba tagging someone like Rioli or Jetta

Picken has enough pace (and attitude) to tag players like Harvey and Murphy which is why he usually gets the gig. If we are looking for players of similar pace and stamina, I guess a smart player like Lower might be an option, Jong would be ideal (albeit inexperienced) and perhaps Tutt, although he would need to develop a harder edge.

While I realise he is still on the rooky list, for mine Jong is the best option. Yes he has limited experience [ particularly in the role] though he did spend some time at Willy in that role last year. But how better for him to learn his craft, and learn where to run and when, than following Judd, Murphy and Ablett etc around for a season or two.
He has pace, strength and courage, and disposal skills are not the essential first ingredient for a tagger anyway. A couple of seasons under his belt as a tagger, while he improves both his reading of the game, and his disposal skills could just be the making of this kid.

[Ghost Dog]

While I realise he is still on the rooky list, for mine Jong is the best option. Yes he has limited experience [ particularly in the role] though he did spend some time at Willy in that role last year. But how better for him to learn his craft, and learn where to run and when, than following Judd, Murphy and Ablett etc around for a season or two.
He has pace, strength and courage, and disposal skills are not the essential first ingredient for a tagger anyway. A couple of seasons under his belt as a tagger, while he improves both his reading of the game, and his disposal skills could just be the making of this kid.

You might be on to something. On one hand, I'm not sure he has the mongrel. On the other, he shows very little emotion when he plays and I think this can be a big advantage for a tagger. Nothing much seems to phase him.

[lemmon]

You might be on to something. On one hand, I'm not sure he has the mongrel. On the other, he shows very little emotion when he plays and I think this can be a big advantage for a tagger. Nothing much seems to phase him.

Doesn't have the mongrel? Some of his work backing into packs was inspirational