Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

[Missing Dog]

Daniel Wells

Number: 8
180cm, 78 kg.
2008 - 16 games, 5 goals
Career - 118 games, 65 goals.
DOB: 03-02-85




Potentially the Kangaroos' most damaging midfielder, Wells is a team-orientated player, who has been urged by his coach to be more selfish and use his pace to take on the opposition. Had a good 2007 - with his game in the finals win against Hawthorn the highlight. In 2008, Wells has taken his game to another level, easily having his most consistent season.

Since returning from injury in Round 12 (an injury he received in the Rnd 9 game against us), Wells has arguable been North Melbournes best player averaging 26 possessions, an increase from the average of 17 possessions over the 1st 9 rounds.

With plenty of tough inside players, Wells is the link player that gives North Melbourne run, and his delivery is improving and as such we will need make sure that we can close him down.

I'll pull one out of left field and if there is no other match up for Shaggy, we do a bit of experimenting and put him on Wells.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

After the past two weeks I'm fed up with mids from the opposition running amok unmolested. It's time someone sacrificed their game ala Steven Baker/Brady Rawlings & ensure they keep their designated opponent to a handful of possessions.

Good choice A39 (tho I thought you would have gone with Brent Harvey) as Wells certainly can be damaging. Man him up & give him no room. If he plays this week I'd give the job to Aker.

[Bornadog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

Good choice A39 (tho I thought you would have gone with Brent Harvey) as Wells certainly can be damaging. Man him up & give him no room. If he plays this week I'd give the job to Aker.

TCD, we did Brent Harvey last time we played them.

Aker30, good choice as, Wells is one of those players that can really cut you up, if you give him a chance

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

TCD, we did Brent Harvey last time we played them.

Aker30, good choice as, Wells is one of those players that can really cut you up, if you give him a chance

I would have done him again!

[Bornadog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

I would have done him again!

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[Twodogs]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

I'd really like to come away from a game not having noticed an opposition small rip us to shreds.

[Mofra]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

Ray could also get the chance. I don't think Boyd will get the role as Boyd is very good in close & Wells (as rightly pointed out) is prefered as a link player; he really can break a game open if given more than a centimetre of space.

[knowitall]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

Ray could also get the chance. I don't think Boyd will get the role as Boyd is very good in close & Wells (as rightly pointed out) is prefered as a link player; he really can break a game open if given more than a centimetre of space.

Ward is a big chance to line up on Wells

[GVGjr]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

Ward is a big chance to line up on Wells

That would be a terrific match-up in my opinion.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

That would be a terrific match-up in my opinion.

I wouldn't be as confident as that, Wells has had a pretty good year, but it would be a great learning opportunity for Cal.

[Bornadog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

I wouldn't be as confident as that, Wells has had a pretty good year, but it would be a great learning opportunity for Cal.

If Ward plays, then who is out this week?

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

If Ward plays, then who is out this week?

One of Hill or Harbrow I'd guess, as Callan for Tiller appears the logical swap down back.

[The Coon Dog]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

One of Hill or Harbrow I'd guess, as Callan for Tiller appears the logical swap down back.

After his game last week you would have to think Harbrow is safe.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

After his game last week you would have to think Harbrow is safe.

Wouldn't disagree but stranger things have happened, especially this year. I guess it depends what Rocket thinks we're going to need more. Extra legs, or more forward 50 pressure (simplistic, but you know what I mean!).

[Mantis]

Re: Rnd 19 OppositionPlayer Profile: Daniel Wells

Wouldn't disagree but stranger things have happened, especially this year. I guess it depends what Rocket thinks we're going to need more. Extra legs, or more forward 50 pressure (simplistic, but you know what I mean!).

Extra legs for what?