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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
1eyedog
Yes we do Lynch and he can't be far off getting his opportunity.
I haven't seen enough of him to determine whether he's elite clever mate.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
Rocco Jones
I get Libba has been a bit down but I don't think it's as bad as some as making out.
1st in the league for tackles and 12th for contested possessions. Rate both stats a lot more than finding it 30 times a week.
Spending so much time on a forward flank is definitely another reason his disposal numbers are down. With Dale in and our clearance work being pretty average lately, I'm hoping it means he'll spend more time in the guts.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
jeemak
I haven't seen enough of him to determine whether he's elite clever mate.
He's elite clever at using his pace to his advantage.
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
lemmon
Spending so much time on a forward flank is definitely another reason his disposal numbers are down. With Dale in and our clearance work being pretty average lately, I'm hoping it means he'll spend more time in the guts.
Do you mean Daniel?
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
Rocco Jones
I get Libba has been a bit down but I don't think it's as bad as some as making out.
1st in the league for tackles and 12th for contested possessions. Rate both stats a lot more than finding it 30 times a week.
I'm so glad somebody has written this. Over 2017, Libba is currently our #1 player for clearances, contested possessions and tackles - 3 of the most crucial stat categories. If he is injured/out of form/in need of a rest, I'm not sure what that says about the rest of the team.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
1eyedog
He's elite clever at using his pace to his advantage.
We'll see whether he can do it at the level. If he's both quick and elite with getting away from people and finding space then he should be fine. Let's see if we leave him to it, or turn him into another inside player.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Clay playing his 50th tonight.
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
hujsh
Do you mean Daniel?
Yep meant Caleb playing more high half forward and Libba in the guts.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
1eyedog
Yes we do Lynch and he can't be far off getting his opportunity.
Lynch is so outside he needs to buy a GA ticket every time he gets the ball.
If he develops a harder edge he'll be good for us (JJ-like pace and straight line ball use) but I'm not sold that he is AFL ready just yet.
Western Bulldogs: 2016 Premiers
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Clay playing his 50th tonight.
Well done Clay. Few have overcome as much as him to get to 50. Let's hope there are many more games and another flag or 2 yet to come.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Clay is one of those players who are difficult to watch without fearing for their personal safety. That, for me, puts him in the elite company of Dale Morris, Matty Boyd and (recently) Daniel Cross.
That says a lot.
Congratulations Clay on a well earned 50 games, the Bulldogs are a better team when you are playing well.
The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
I like this week's changes. Two blokes coming in who are bringing in great form.
I thought I was wrong once but I was mistaken.
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Re: Match Committee - Round 6, 2017 vs GWS Giants
Originally Posted by
always right
I like this week's changes. Two blokes coming in who are bringing in great form.
Great effort on making 50 games but I thought Clay looked very slow tonight and he went to ground to quickly. Not one of his better games.