Three things you have learned Round 17 v Hawthorn.

**Twodogs** · 13-09-2020, 01:09 PM

With the season almost over tell us three things learned today.

**josie** · 13-09-2020, 07:22 PM

1. Gardner did ok today- he might make it- got a little bit of Hamling vibe about him
2. Nice to see English kick truly-important for his confidence if he continues to play stints in forward line
3. Starting to think Richards outstanding attribute of speed is not enough to justify selection
4. (I know, I know-only 3 things) Suckling looks cooked

**The Adelaide Connection** · 14-09-2020, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by josie

1. Gardner did ok today- he might make it- got a little bit of Hamling vibe about him
2. Nice to see English kick truly-important for his confidence if he continues to play stints in forward line
3. Starting to think Richards outstanding attribute of speed is not enough to justify selection
4. (I know, I know-only 3 things) Suckling looks cooked

I haven’t watched the replay yet and it might not be evident in the broadcast, but Suckling was burning off opponents all day.

A number of times he wasn’t used but it created space for others and opened up other options. On one occasion (I think after Bruce clunked one near the middle of the ground) he burned forward and went past the defenders and should have got the ball pumped in long Over the top.

He may have been quiet on the stats sheet, but I think he will earn another game Based on how hard he worked.

**1eyedog** · 13-09-2020, 08:05 PM

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

**SquirrelGrip** · 13-09-2020, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by 1eyedog

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

I agree, his first half showed much greater attack at the ball. Went missing with many others in the second half, but we need him in there with his burst of speed, and no Toby or Laith.

**Ozza** · 14-09-2020, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by 1eyedog

I thought Richards' was ok today Josie. Much harder at the contest and showed genuine desperation at times which was something we were lamenting in his game. What didn't you like today?

Thought so too. Is very good in a ground ball contest.

**comrade** · 14-09-2020, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Ozza

Thought so too. Is very good in a ground ball contest.

If Suckling plays next week, I wouldn't mind swapping his role with Richards. Richards plays deeper forward and crashes into ground ball contests, while Suckling plays higher and uses his leg to better effect.

**Jam Donuts** · 14-09-2020, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by comrade

If Suckling plays next week, I wouldn't mind swapping his role with Richards. Richards plays deeper forward and crashes into ground ball contests, while Suckling plays higher and uses his leg to better effect.

This is a great idea, love to see it implemented.

**Twodogs** · 14-09-2020, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by jeemak

How many players let alone rucks have you seen kick goals from 55 this year? I can't think of many, and he nailed it.

Bont was right on the 50 out for the winner v West Coast wasn't he? What I really liked about Tim's was he owned the shot from all that way out. No looking for the sneaky handball or putting it to the top if the square. He knew that he had the distance and nailed it.

**GVGjr** · 13-09-2020, 08:22 PM

1 - Things have come together nicely and progressing further during the season is in our own hands
2 - Duryea could be a very handy player for us for the balance of the season
3 - Johannisen has got his spark back

**Twodogs** · 13-09-2020, 08:39 PM

1. Roarke Smith is genuinely tough. I am beginning to see what the coach sees in him.
2. English can kick goals from 50+. If he keeps it up he could become one of the most valuable players in the comp.
3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

**bornadog** · 13-09-2020, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Twodogs

3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

I backed Caleb awhile ago at 200/1

**Twodogs** · 13-09-2020, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by bornadog

I backed Caleb awhile ago at 200/1

I reckon that you are in with a chance.

**bornadog** · 13-09-2020, 09:55 PM

1. Bevo is getting the job done, helps when you have some experience in the team

2. Libba is so important to this team

3. Bad luck can happen so quickly - poor Mclean, feel sorry for him.

**jeemak** · 14-09-2020, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by Twodogs

1. Roarke Smith is genuinely tough. I am beginning to see what the coach sees in him.
2. English can kick goals from 50+. If he keeps it up he could become one of the most valuable players in the comp.
3. Caleb Daniel might be worth a sneaky $10 bet to place in the top 3 in the Brownlow.

How many players let alone rucks have you seen kick goals from 55 this year? I can't think of many, and he nailed it.

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