2022 Version of Bailey Dale

[kruder]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

I'm a little surprised at the Marra talk, he hasn't played much footy in 2 years and with Bruce out will find it hard to be consistent I reckon.

He is going to need more than one good preseason for mine, no doubt he will improve and has ridiculous talent but I will be surprised if he can impact as much as Cody did in his second year( unbelievable second year).

[jeemak]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

I'm a little surprised at the Marra talk, he hasn't played much footy in 2 years and with Bruce out will find it hard to be consistent I reckon.

He is going to need more than one good preseason for mine, no doubt he will improve and has ridiculous talent but I will be surprised if he can impact as much as Cody did in his second year( unbelievable second year).

It's fair. But, he did impact a couple of games a little to a bit when he played and that was after one preseason off an extremely short run up.

I don't buy into social media hype however, it has pleased me to see images of him really getting into it and even the things coming out of his mouth suggest to me last season was a smack in the face for him and he's embarrassed.

It doesn't mean I think he'll be the best third forward in the competition. Just that if he is fit and is given a chance he may cause a lot of head aches playing a third role the likes of the King brothers or anyone else could only dream of playing.

[azabob]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

After a rough start to his career and a injury ravaged 2021 Ryan Gardner has shown he can play a key role in our back 7.

If he can get a full pre season and remain injury free he will be critical as our lockdown defender.

The flow on effect for Keith, Williams and O'Brien will be huge also as they can look to be more attacking rather than worrying about locking down the oppositions number one forward.

Hopefully VDM and Garcia stay injury free to add some bite and niggle to our forward 50. Both players seem to have a burst of speed and don't mind letting the opposition know they are around both physically and verbally.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

Aza, Gardner plays an important role for us and probably has another level in his development he can achieve however, I think he will always tend to be serviceable more than a huge improver for us.
I like his mobility and his ability to read the ball in the air but I'm not convinced we can get a lot more from him other than getting him healthy.

[The Doctor]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

Josh Schache

[Go_Dogs]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

Josh Schache

Forward or back?

I really hope he’s come back and demanded to be played at CHB.

[GVGjr]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

Forward or back?

I really hope he’s come back and demanded to be played at CHB.

From all accounts (Thanks DT) he's been training with the defenders.

[Mofra]

Re: 2022 Version of Bailey Dale

I'm a little surprised at the Marra talk, he hasn't played much footy in 2 years and with Bruce out will find it hard to be consistent I reckon.

He is going to need more than one good preseason for mine, no doubt he will improve and has ridiculous talent but I will be surprised if he can impact as much as Cody did in his second year( unbelievable second year).

I don't think anyone is expecting him to be at the level of a seasoned KPF.
It's not beyond the realm of possibility that he's at the very least a best 22 player by the end of the year. Freakishly talented and has come back in much better shape than he started last year.