Sharp Axes

[Bornadog]

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Tackles & DE on Arty's side, disposals and goals (0.6 to 0.3) on Henry's side.

Not much in it

[macca]

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Tackles & DE on Arty's side, disposals and goals (0.6 to 0.3) on Henry's side.

The positive I take from Picking up Henry is , he has played 43 games with all the investment and sT!$#$%T games being paid by Fremantle. I hope we are getting him in his prime.

The negative is how many of those game has he actually played good in best 6 players and can he do it consistently ? He averages 1 tackle a game vs 2.7 games with Arty ( 13 games)

More upside it seems with him.

[meenies]

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Richards replaced Wood who was past used by date.
Jong, while I loved him, was more out than in for many seasons so only had limited impact game day
Hunter gone to me has affected Jack Mc more than we realise as they were the 1-2 pair like Bont-Libba. Just knew where each were and combined so well. That chemistry has not been replaced.
Dunkley missed most as we have not had a direct replacement (ie. playing West or McComb or Toby to play that way) and other midfielders have not brought their creative efforts to maximise the flexibility in there.
Also, far too many injuries for newbies coming in to build continuity into their games, thus restricting who we can use.

[jeemak]

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Tackles & DE on Arty's side, disposals and goals (0.6 to 0.3) on Henry's side.

That's key to my question. Do we think Arty can take the leap Henry has over the next year?

[jeemak]

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The positive I take from Picking up Henry is , he has played 43 games with all the investment and sT!$#$%T games being paid by Fremantle. I hope we are getting him in his prime.

The negative is how many of those game has he actually played good in best 6 players and can he do it consistently ? He averages 1 tackle a game vs 2.7 games with Arty ( 13 games)

More upside it seems with him.

He averaged that at the same age, but this last season Henry averaged 2.6 tackles a game.

[Danjul]

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Not much in it

From what I have seen of Arthur Jones this year in both vfl and afl the only conclusion is he is not ready for senior football. Just doesn?t get the ball enough.

Against Geelong in a close game 5 possessions. Next week in a close game against Port zero possessions. Went back to the Vfl and got 10 possessions in three games. 15 possessions in5 consecutive games at both levels. That was enough for people to demand further selection in the firsts. When he got back into the firsts he was very poor, contributed nothing. Worst player I have seen. Yet everyone raves about him. What am I missing?

His development has been set back badly. Let him learn.

[Bornadog]

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From what I have seen of Arthur Jones this year in both vfl and afl the only conclusion is he is not ready for senior football. Just doesn?t get the ball enough.

Against Geelong in a close game 5 possessions. Next week in a close game against Port zero possessions. Went back to the Vfl and got 10 possessions in three games. 15 possessions in5 consecutive games at both levels. That was enough for people to demand further selection in the firsts. When he got back into the firsts he was very poor, contributed nothing. Worst player I have seen. Yet everyone raves about him. What am I missing?

His development has been set back badly. Let him learn.

I don't disagree at all. I was responding to the comparison of him v Henry at the same age and their stats are about the same.

[Bullies]

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The positive I take from Picking up Henry is , he has played 43 games with all the investment and sT!$#$%T games being paid by Fremantle. I hope we are getting him in his prime.

The negative is how many of those game has he actually played good in best 6 players and can he do it consistently ? He averages 1 tackle a game vs 2.7 games with Arty ( 13 games)

More upside it seems with him.

Henry we are chasing more for his run and carry and delivery. Any tackles would be a bonus but sometimes you need to target players for the teams deficiency which for us is pace. Some of the bottom 6 players need to take on the tackling side as they don't offer much else.

[bulldogtragic]

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Well, the season is over.

So hurry up with the change. No time to spare.

[SonofScray]

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Goodbye Bevo.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I think beating Geelongs thirds has probably saved him.

[bulldogtragic]

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I think beating Geelongs thirds has probably saved him.

If that’s the cover, it’s a joke.

[GVGjr]

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Goodbye Bevo.

While I admire your determination to push that barrow but how realistic do you think it is that Bevo won't be coaching us at least at the start of next year?

[DOG GOD]

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I think beating Geelongs thirds has probably saved him.

Yep.

[1eyedog]

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While I admire your determination to push that barrow but how realistic do you think it is that Bevo won't be coaching us at least at the start of next year?

Zero chance Bevo isn't at the club next year and the sack Bevo calls are becoming tiresome.