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22-10-2020, 11:17 AM
#691
Re: 2020 Player movement
True. But we payed a LOT for Boyd. Pick 6 and Ryanne gryfenne.
Cameron deal isn't done yet, but Lynch walked to the Tigers for free.
All the bottom clubs get shunted down the draft order to accommodate Lynch sliding in to Richmond.
THat's the bit that shits me.
Originally Posted by
1eyedog
Console yourself with the fact that we got Tom Boyd and he was instrumental in delivering us a flag.
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22-10-2020, 11:45 AM
#692
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
Further to the point, why does it feel like everyone has collectively decided that Keath wasn't fantastic this year?
I guess a weak finish taints what was a good season. His final in particular was not very impressive.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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22-10-2020, 12:01 PM
#693
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
I guess a weak finish taints what was a good season. His final in particular was not very impressive.
The final where he got moved on to King and kept him to 2 touches in a half?
No wonder he’s so angry all the time, he can’t get no respect!
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22-10-2020, 12:50 PM
#694
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
Further to the point, why does it feel like everyone has collectively decided that Keath wasn't fantastic this year?
I haven't. He was a steal.
"It's over. It's all over."
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22-10-2020, 01:25 PM
#695
Re: 2020 Player movement
Keath would be even better if he was played as a no 2 defender and was given a little more licence to zone off and intercept.
I was surprised at his long kicking this year, something he didn't do (or wasn't allowed to do) at the Crows.
I'm calling that trade, for what it cost, a win.
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22-10-2020, 01:28 PM
#696
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
Mofra
Keath would be even better if he was played as a no 2 defender and was given a little more licence to zone off and intercept.
I was surprised at his long kicking this year, something he didn't do (or wasn't allowed to do) at the Crows.
I'm calling that trade, for what it cost, a win.
HUge win, he has been fantastic this year. No big forwards have kicked a bag on him, including Hawkins, King, Lynch
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22-10-2020, 01:30 PM
#697
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
The final where he got moved on to King and kept him to 2 touches in a half?
No wonder he’s so angry all the time, he can’t get no respect!
It's more about what he didn't do. Like all our talls in that game he failed to have any impact in the air and was outmarked on multiple occasions, while not really offering much else to compensate. I really like him and rate him, and would love us to bring in another muscle defender to allow Keath to not have to be the main man, but that final in particular disappointed me based on what I've seen he can provide.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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22-10-2020, 01:45 PM
#698
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
It's more about what he didn't do. Like all our talls in that game he failed to have any impact in the air and was outmarked on multiple occasions, while not really offering much else to compensate. I really like him and rate him, and would love us to bring in another muscle defender to allow Keath to not have to be the main man, but that final in particular disappointed me based on what I've seen he can provide.
Was he? I'm not going to watch the entire game back but I don't recall this occurring. King took a pack mark in the second quarter where Keath and Cordy could probably share the blame (and I don't think King was Keath's opponent at that stage). Can't remember any others?
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22-10-2020, 01:59 PM
#699
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Was he? I'm not going to watch the entire game back but I don't recall this occurring. King took a pack mark in the second quarter where Keath and Cordy could probably share the blame (and I don't think King was Keath's opponent at that stage). Can't remember any others?
I haven't rewatched it so I may be wrong, but i do remember thinking he wasn't having anywhere near his usual impact on the game. Maybe I've just lumped him in with all the other ineffective aerial players we had that day though, happy to stand corrected.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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22-10-2020, 02:05 PM
#700
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
I haven't rewatched it so I may be wrong, but i do remember thinking he wasn't having anywhere near his usual impact on the game. Maybe I've just lumped him in with all the other ineffective aerial players we had that day though, happy to stand corrected.
Do you think it's a lack of talent problem or a structure/organisation issue?
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22-10-2020, 02:06 PM
#701
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
I haven't rewatched it so I may be wrong, but i do remember thinking he wasn't having anywhere near his usual impact on the game. Maybe I've just lumped him in with all the other ineffective aerial players we had that day though, happy to stand corrected.
I thought the same. He wasn't the worst but he wasn't at his best.
We really need a big defender to help him play his natural game. Wasn't long ago he was playing CHB for Adelaide and taking intercept marks to catapult their attack. We need that.
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22-10-2020, 02:12 PM
#702
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
bulldogsthru&thru
Do you think it's a lack of talent problem or a structure/organisation issue?
Both?
We only have two talls that assert themselves in aerial contests and have the talent to do so, Naughton and Keath. Cordy tries but is not great at it unless he is the 3rd-5th man up, Bruce is good at disrupting marking contests but not to our advantage, Gardner tries but is too timid and English probably has the most talent of the lot but is too timid and can be easily blocked out. This is why I have been advocating that we should at least be looking at someone like Jake Carlisle, who could act as more of an anchor in this regard and allow players like Keath to not have to be in the middle of the pack/zone but rather come in from side positions.
I should leave it alone but you're not right
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22-10-2020, 02:24 PM
#703
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
Both?
We only have two talls that assert themselves in aerial contests and have the talent to do so, Naughton and Keath. Cordy tries but is not great at it unless he is the 3rd-5th man up, Bruce is good at disrupting marking contests but not to our advantage, Gardner tries but is too timid and English probably has the most talent of the lot but is too timid and can be easily blocked out. This is why I have been advocating that we should at least be looking at someone like Jake Carlisle, who could act as more of an anchor in this regard and allow players like Keath to not have to be in the middle of the pack/zone but rather come in from side positions.
Agree and from reports the club have also recognised the need for a big defender, although all has been quiet on that front thus far. Hopefully someone emerges.
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22-10-2020, 03:11 PM
#704
Re: 2020 Player movement
Originally Posted by
soupaman
I haven't rewatched it so I may be wrong, but i do remember thinking he wasn't having anywhere near his usual impact on the game. Maybe I've just lumped him in with all the other ineffective aerial players we had that day though, happy to stand corrected.
Trouble is we didn't have anyone else to combat all the talls they had down there.
As Axeman says, the club has stated they want another Key backman, so hopefully someone bobs up.
I know he is not rated on WOOF, but GWS are now chasing McDonald
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22-10-2020, 03:22 PM
#705
Re: 2020 Player movement
GWS midfielder Jye Caldwell has requested a trade and nominated Essendon as his preferred home
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