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    How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Tough as nails, Libba is a contested ball beast with 15 from his 25 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 8 tackles and never stops trying.

    This bloke is an A grader, no doubt
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Tough as nails, Libba is a contested ball beast with 15 from his 25 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 8 tackles and never stops trying.

    This bloke is an A grader, no doubt
    The commentary team seemed vaguely surprised but at least they mentioned it. He is in career best form. So much of what he does isn't captured as a stat. I love Libba and am so glad that we can see him at his pesky best.
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    A + . Incredibly under rated. He was pivotal in 2016 and I believe becoming a dad has been great for him off field. We've done well out of the FS rule.

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Super year from Libba.
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    FFC: Established 1883

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Quote Originally Posted by Grantysghost View Post
    A + . Incredibly under rated. He was pivotal in 2016 and I believe becoming a dad has been great for him off field. We've done well out of the FS rule.
    I reckon cutting the other members of the rat pack helped him grow up as well. He looked like he was going to have a massive 2019 based on his preseason before injuring his ACL and you'd think the loss of Stringer and Dahlhaus led to him pulling his head in.

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    He's in excellent condition, so strong in the upper body.

    Outstanding season that he's having.
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    We walk taller when he is playing, I think the players love him as much as we do.
    He is one strange relaxed character with that incredible ability to be loved by everyone.
    Bring back the biff

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    He is back to the form we all fell in love with in 2016 - and honestly has probably gone past it. He is our enforcer and all the boys stand a meter taller when he is next to them.

    More importantly, he is our barometer, when he plays well we play well. In career best form at the right time of the year.
    The dam wall has busted!

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Where did you see that BAD? That wasn't just tonight surely? Most teams don't have that many pressure acts in a game
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    We are 4-0 in finals with Libba
    We are 0-2 in finals without Libba

    Bring it on
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Would have to be one of our most important players.
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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Where did you see that BAD? That wasn't just tonight surely? Most teams don't have that many pressure acts in a game
    On twitter:

    Tom Liberatore tonight:
    41 pressure acts
    25 disposals
    88% disposal efficiency
    12 score involvements
    8 tackles
    7 clearances
    6 inside 50s
    2 goal assists
    371 metres gained


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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    We walk taller with Libba in the team. He has grown as the season has progressed. He is playing some of the best footy of his career in recent weeks. Still has the hard edge and pressure he is known for but so is calm and creative with the ball in hand. Love him.

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    Re: How good is Libba - I declare, he is an A grader

    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    On twitter:

    Tom Liberatore tonight:
    41 pressure acts
    25 disposals
    88% disposal efficiency
    12 score involvements
    8 tackles
    7 clearances
    6 inside 50s
    2 goal assists
    371 metres gained


    Incredible stats.
    Have you been reading those Roddy Doyle books again, Dougal!?


    I have, yeah Ted, you big gobshite

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