Congratulations Bailey Williams- 50 Games

[Testekill]

Since we've talked about Macrae and Daniel reaching their milestones, Bailey Williams will play his 50th game tomorrow if selected. Can't see why he wouldn't be because he's been in damn fine form as part of our defensive unit.

So let's the celebrate the young man finally coming into his own after a poor last few years

[GVGjr]

Since we've talked about Macrae and Daniel reaching their milestones, Bailey Williams will play his 50th game tomorrow if selected. Can't see why he wouldn't be because he's been in damn fine form as part of our defensive unit.

So let's the celebrate the young man finally coming into his own after a poor last few years

Nice pick up, I wonder if we have ever had a 50, 100 and 150 games type milestones on the same round before?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

He's had a strong rebound year after a really poor 2019.

IIRC he actually finished 2018 pretty strongly in the midfield, but it seems clear now his best position is off half back.

[Mofra]

He's been in career best form and compliments our rebounding game-style really well.

Well done Bailey

[Eastdog]

Congrats Bailey Williams.

Been in great form this year in that back line.

[GVGjr]

He's had a strong rebound year after a really poor 2019.

IIRC he actually finished 2018 pretty strongly in the midfield, but it seems clear now his best position is off half back.

Even if you allow for shorter quarters this year he's got roughly the same average of possessions this year compared to his 2019 performances.
I think part of the problem for him in 2019 was that he trained with the midfielders but was moved back and the MC were pretty savage on him. He played round 1, 5 and 10 before getting a better run with it in the 2nd half of the season but ultimetly not being selected from round 18 onwards when I think he was injured.
He actually tackled more in 2019 as well

I'm not sure why people think he has improved a lot this year because his averages are very similar.
What he has had this year is continuity. Last year he was the whipping boy this year there is just a lot more faith in him

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Even if you allow for shorter quarters this year he's got roughly the same average of possessions this year compared to his 2019 performances.
I think part of the problem for him in 2019 was that he trained with the midfielders but was moved back and the MC were pretty savage on him. He played round 1, 5 and 10 before getting a better run with it in the 2nd half of the season but ultimetly not being selected from round 18 onwards when I think he was injured.
He actually tackled more in 2019 as well

I'm not sure why people think he has improved a lot this year because his averages are very similar.
What he has had this year is continuity. Last year he was the whipping boy this year there is just a lot more faith in him

I think its a fair assessment that whilst his numbers may not have changed, his effectiveness, decision making and reliability have improved markedly.

[GVGjr]

I think its a fair assessment that whilst his numbers may not have changed, his effectiveness, decision making and reliability have improved markedly.

For sure, he's improved in a few areas but not necessarily on the stats sheet

He's had to contend in a backline with two similar sized players and I think he was squeezed out a bit last year
This year it's been working better

Hopefully he will get to the 100 game mark a bit quicker

[EasternWest]

Just looks like the penny's dropped and he's made it. Has been very good this year.

[bornadog]

Just looks like the penny's dropped and he's made it. Has been very good this year.

Agree, he has worked out he needs to train hard, and play with effort and intensity. He has been very consistent this year.

[kruder]

Bloody good footballer.

We are very fortunate that he signed a 2-year deal late last year I thought he was gone, to be honest.

[azabob]

I'm not sure why people think he has improved a lot this year because his averages are very similar.
What he has had this year is continuity. Last year he was the whipping boy this year there is just a lot more faith in him

For me he has dramatically improved his 1%, keeping his feet in the contest, or spoiling the opposition forward etc. No idea if the stats back it up.

Perfect example was against the suns in they dying stages where he kept his feet (under extreme pressure) and kept the ball moving forward to the wing.

Prior to this year he wouldn've gone to ground.

Well done Bailey, hopefully remains at the club for a long time to come.

[1eyedog]

Even if you allow for shorter quarters this year he's got roughly the same average of possessions this year compared to his 2019 performances.
I think part of the problem for him in 2019 was that he trained with the midfielders but was moved back and the MC were pretty savage on him. He played round 1, 5 and 10 before getting a better run with it in the 2nd half of the season but ultimetly not being selected from round 18 onwards when I think he was injured.
He actually tackled more in 2019 as well

I'm not sure why people think he has improved a lot this year because his averages are very similar.
What he has had this year is continuity. Last year he was the whipping boy this year there is just a lot more faith in him

Yeah it's his moments for mine. He has performed very well under pressure a number of times and he's making good decisions when taking the game on. Has also be very solid in the air as required. Certainly repaying that faith.

[AshMac]

Love him! Ever since his first side step in his first match he has oozed composure and elite agility with ball in hand. Thoughts form has yoyo'd hopefully he is heading for pro lounged consistency. Easily one if our most important players thus year on form

[jeemak]

For sure, he's improved in a few areas but not necessarily on the stats sheet

He's had to contend in a backline with two similar sized players and I think he was squeezed out a bit last year
This year it's been working better

Hopefully he will get to the 100 game mark a bit quicker

Have you taken the twenty per cent discount for reduced game time into account for the similar averages?

On face value he seems to be more involved more often.