Where are our runners???

[ledge]

Re: Where are our runners???

I noticed Gia got a mention in early threads , did anyone else see him jib competing for a mark at one stage, looked terrible and he knew it.
As much as i would like to say maybe the richmond player tricked him by calling it , but for all accounts i cannot see that was the reason. It cost us a goal and Gia did not look good at all.
Gia has skills, is a great kick and i understand he does a lot off the ball but when its a ball to be won i dont see him in there much.

[1eyedog]

Re: Where are our runners???

I noticed Gia got a mention in early threads , did anyone else see him jib competing for a mark at one stage, looked terrible and he knew it.
As much as i would like to say maybe the richmond player tricked him by calling it , but for all accounts i cannot see that was the reason. It cost us a goal and Gia did not look good at all.
Gia has skills, is a great kick and i understand he does a lot off the ball but when its a ball to be won i dont see him in there much.

Guido can be a real wuss, a pink balloon blew over the forward pocket at the Lockett end on Saturday and I saw Guido go and pick it up. The rubber man can definately play but he's generally pretty hands off IMO

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Where are our runners???

Lynch might not have much time.

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.



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

Can you elaborate further on how he has not been focused please GVGjr.

[GVGjr]

Re: Where are our runners???

Can you elaborate further on how he has not been focused please GVGjr.

Word has it that Lynch hasn't been working hard enough to build on his encouraging first season. Hopefully he will get his act together soon.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Where are our runners???

Word has it that Lynch hasn't been working hard enough to build on his encouraging first season. Hopefully he will get his act together soon.

Thanks for that. Pity. The boy's got talent.

[Desipura]

Re: Where are our runners???

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.

Not good enough to win the premiership I assume? Fair enough. Add Williams & Everitt to the backline and we should have that part covered. Accountability has been good most of the time however I agree a number of quarters it has not, and as a result has cost us.

Quality talls in the fwd line, agree and it will stay as it is until the likes of Grant understand what is required to play the game at a higher level.

[The Doctor]

Re: Where are our runners???

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.

I actually think that aside from the obvious calls for a big Jon Brown type getting another explosive midfielder type could be a recruiting priority for us this year. I'd like to see more breakaway pace from our clearances and certainly more precision with our delivery forward. An Embley type maybe?