Where are our runners???

**Topdog** · 23-04-2008, 10:23 AM

Re: Where are our runners???

Spot on Doctor. When Gilbee is on song he looks super quick with his 100m plays, Eagleton is very similar.

Ray coming back and in form will add another dimension to our team.

**Bulldog Revolution** · 23-04-2008, 11:37 AM

Re: Where are our runners???

As well as the return of Ray, Everitt and Williams also add a bit of dash and run to the side when selected.

Lynch has been a big disappointment so far. I had high hopes for him this season and he is struggling. Stack for my money is improving steadily.

OKeefe and Ward dont look far away as players, and could be regular parts of the setup in 09 if they keep improving.

**LostDoggy** · 23-04-2008, 12:02 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by Bulldog Revolution

As well as the return of Ray, Everitt and Williams also add a bit of dash and run to the side when selected.

Lynch has been a big disappointment so far. I had high hopes for him this season and he is struggling. Stack for my money is improving steadily.

OKeefe and Ward dont look far away as players, and could be regular parts of the setup in 09 if they keep improving.

Bit harsh, the kid has been injured. He will be a good player, will just take a few years to develop.

**hujsh** · 23-04-2008, 01:31 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by Bulldog Revolution

As well as the return of Ray, Everitt and Williams also add a bit of dash and run to the side when selected.

Lynch has been a big disappointment so far. I had high hopes for him this season and he is struggling. Stack for my money is improving steadily.

OKeefe and Ward dont look far away as players, and could be regular parts of the setup in 09 if they keep improving.

Do you mean Harbrow?

**GVGjr** · 23-04-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by jerry

Bit harsh, the kid has been injured. He will be a good player, will just take a few years to develop.

Not really. He hasn't been as focused on his footy as he should be and we all know that talent alone won't get you over the line if your work ethic isn't spot on.

Originally posted by hujsh

Do you mean Harbrow?

I think it's Lynch not Harbrow that BR is referring to.

**Desipura** · 23-04-2008, 01:56 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by jerry

We are faster than Geelong. Pace isnt the issue, we just arn't good enough

Speaking of harsh, when you make such a comment you may want to back it up with a bit of a specific reason.

**LostDoggy** · 23-04-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by Desipura

Speaking of harsh, when you make such a comment you may want to back it up with a bit of a specific reason.

I dont think pace is the main problem. The backline is to leaky, forward line lacks quality talls, accountabilty is still a concern, etc etc.

**dog town** · 23-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by The Doctor

I think the moderate form of Gilbee and Eagleton hasn't helped any.

With Ray also injured it is easy to see why our running spark isn't so prominent. I reckon Ray would have afield day with our improved clearance work around the ground. McMahon is being missed in this area as he was one of our best.

We are also a bit one paced aroung the middle. Boyd, Giansiracusa, West, Cross, Hahn, Callan don't really burn the turf.

Ray will certainly help. He is not overly quick but he can and will carry the football. He can also run all day which makes him pretty vital if he can keep the rest of his game up to scratch.

I am not even overly concerned with our lack of genuine game breaking pace although like Scooter I think we need atleast one more guy who can really fly. The main concern is just getting some more players in who are not only strong runners but can use that strength. Cross isn't that quick but his preparedness to use his engine makes him more damaging than any burst ball carrier going around. You dont have to be elite in pace to help us in the running department. We just need a bit of depth and maybe a bit of a top up in pace.

**Bornadog** · 23-04-2008, 06:30 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by jerry

We are faster than Geelong. Pace isnt the issue, we just arn't good enough

Not sure what you mean we arn't good enough? Isn't being undefeated good enough for you Jerry.?

**Bornadog** · 23-04-2008, 06:38 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by Mantis

We can get the ball, but we don't have enough players who can run and carry the ball and importantly players who can effectively distribute the ball by foot. Our good kicks or supposeded good kicks in Gilbee, Griffen and Eagleton can't get there hands on the ball. We are left with Gia, Boyd and Cross being our ball carriers and they simply aren't doing a good job at it.

Are your comments based on rounds one to 5 or just round 5. I think I agree if its just round 5.

If you notice we have changed our game plan this year and our midfield has become more accountable. The midfield is more agressive and we are kicking the ball long into the forward line instead of bouncing and running and kicking short into the forward line. Have a look at the long kicks this year once we have passed the centre line.

**Bornadog** · 23-04-2008, 06:42 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by Bulldog Revolution

Lynch has been a big disappointment so far. I had high hopes for him this season and he is struggling. Stack for my money is improving steadily. .

BR, bit unfair on Lynch, he has been injured with a bad hammy. Give him time.

**Mantis** · 23-04-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by bornadog

Are your comments based on rounds one to 5 or just round 5. I think I agree if its just round 5.

If you notice we have changed our game plan this year and our midfield has become more accountable. The midfield is more agressive and we are kicking the ball long into the forward line instead of bouncing and running and kicking short into the forward line. Have a look at the long kicks this year once we have passed the centre line.

Comments are based on the first 5 rounds. When we have the ball in the hands of Cooney, Griffen, Akermanis and Gilbee and we are on the burst we look dangerous. When the ball is in the hands of our other 'running' players I am not so confident. We have to get a couple more good users of the ball into the team.

**Sockeye Salmon** · 23-04-2008, 08:28 PM

Re: Where are our runners???

Originally posted by bornadog

BR, bit unfair on Lynch, he has been injured with a bad hammy. Give him time.

Lynch might not have much time.

**hujsh** · 23-04-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sockeye Salmon

Lynch might not have much time.

It's only his second year

**Sockeye Salmon** · 23-04-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally posted by hujsh

It's only his second year

He might not get a third.