Luke Beveridge ...

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

Biggs is a good kick - he takes risks with his kicks which can result in the occasional clanger but it also opens up the game for us. I think he can help partially fill the Bob breach in terms of damaging disposal off half-back. I'm also confident that Webb can come in and take over the previous Biggs support role.

JJ is a different story with his line-breaking ability - we don't really have anyone on our list capable of replicating his fantastic run and carry. Williams and Lynch look like two long-term prospects in this area but they aren't ready.

Kicking efficiency is a bit of a misnomer - Richmond has a high in kicking efficiency because they chip it from one half-back line to the other like a crab, which is not much help when you're getting the ball inside forward 50 less than 10 times in a half.

Easton Wood at full flight is not a bad replacement for JJ, although not as evasive, a bit stronger in the upper body.

[Mantis]

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Easton Wood at full flight is not a bad replacement for JJ.

Kicking the ball is one thing that Easton does poorly.. It's one of JJ's greatest strengths.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

Have to be well organised to cover both Bob and JJ. Massive hole and a huge challenge for the coach, for sure.
This is one of Luke's biggest challenges as a coach so far I would say. Captain down, serious outs in the side.

[always right]

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Kicking the ball is one thing that Easton does poorly.. It's one of JJ's greatest strengths.

I think you're exaggerating. Whilst not as good as JJ, Easton's kicking is fine when he passes. It's improved dramatically although he sometimes has a tendency to bomb when he is forward of centre.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I think you're exaggerating. Whilst not as good as JJ, Easton's kicking is fine when he passes. It's improved dramatically although he sometimes has a tendency to bomb when he is forward of centre.

I think so too. And you ARE always right!
Accuracy stat please stat boffins.

[Mantis]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I think you're exaggerating. Whilst not as good as JJ, Easton's kicking is fine when he passes. It's improved dramatically although he sometimes has a tendency to bomb when he is forward of centre.

He is good in a Dale Morris sense, can safely pass it to a free man, but it isn't an attacking weapon going forward, in that as stated he bombs it or kicks helicopters.

[1eyedog]

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I think so too. And you ARE always right!
Accuracy stat please stat boffins.

In the 41 times he's had it in his two games this season he's going at 85.7%. I would say a lot of those have been handed off to Biggs, Murph, JJ et al.

I tend to agree that the ball can take on strange shapes when he kicks it long at times.

[Bornadog]

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In the 41 times he's had it in his two games this season he's going at 85.7%. I would say a lot of those have been handed off to Biggs, Murph, JJ et al.

I tend to agree that the ball can take on strange shapes when he kicks it long at times.

Mantis is correct, they both deliver the ball differently and in no way is Wood's kicking a replacement for JJ's.

[Ghost Dog]

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He is good in a Dale Morris sense, can safely pass it to a free man, but it isn't an attacking weapon going forward, in that as stated he bombs it or kicks helicopters.

Fair comment Mantis. A few years ago, even when he did have the short option he would cannon the thing and hail mary into the forward line. My couch used to take a beating in those days because of this.

[ledge]

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I thought this was about Luke Beveridge ?

[Before I Die]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I think Bevo has been copping some unfair criticism recently. After the first two weeks, when he acknowledged that he had the structure and game plan wrong, we have won 9 and lost 4. He is the most successful coach the club has ever had. Most wins, highest win/loss percentage, most grand finals. I think that’s pretty strong evidence that he knows what he is doing and vindicates his game structures and selection choices.

The article below was published in May so is a little out of date. But gives some excellent insights.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-11/luke-beveridge-afl-western-bulldogs-resurgence/102330980

[azabob]

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Channel 7 reporting Bevo broke his hand at half time of the swans game when he punched the whiteboard!

[Grantysghost]

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Channel 7 reporting Bevo broke his hand at half time of the swans game when he punched the whiteboard!

That's a strange name for Lachie McNeil.

[Bornadog]

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That's a strange name for Lachie McNeil.

So Rampe was right to get acquitted as he didn't cause the concussion

[MrMahatma]

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Channel 7 reporting Bevo broke his hand at half time of the swans game when he punched the whiteboard!

And we were winning! Imagine how he was tracking halfway through the 3rd and his busted hand was no good for bashing out the frustration?!