Akermanis

[wimberga]

`Last Night, I felt we lacked a little bit of composure at distinct parts throughout the game and was looking for only one man - Akermanis - to stand up at this time and show his real class.

Was not his best game, and It's just unusual because for Aker the bigger the game the more he stands up usually.


Does anyone know any reasons or care to speculate as to why akers influence last night was so small? How did you guys rate his game?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Akermanis

Someone on another thread said that he was very poor this week and last. I think that stretching too far. Last week he got smashed(concussion) yet still contrbuted. This week, even though he wasn't good (didn't get into space or kick goals), he chased, tackled and harassed. far from the worst on the ground.

[Mantis]

Re: Akermanis

Someone on another thread said that he was very poor this week and last. I think that stretching too far. Last week he got smashed(concussion) yet still contrbuted. This week, even though he wasn't good (didn't get into space or kick goals), he chased, tackled and harassed. far from the worst on the ground.

We didn't trade for him for this, he was brought in to add some polish and he just didn't get his hands on the ball enough.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Akermanis

We didn't trade for him for this, he was brought in to add some polish and he just didn't get his hands on the ball enough.

Agreed. At times his composure was not Aker like either, and he burnt the ball and put some team mates under pressure. Not his best game, but he's had a pretty good year and should play on.

Don't forget he had the dirty bastard Baker on him most of the night, probably smashing him illegally at every opportunity.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Akermanis

Don't forget he had the dirty bastard Baker on him most of the night, probably smashing him illegally at every opportunity.

That makes a big difference. Aker was very disappointing but he didn't have an opponent who hurt him going the other way. If he still warrants an out and out negating player this time next year, he will be well worth his spot on the list.

[Mantis]

Re: Akermanis

Don't forget he had the dirty bastard Baker on him most of the night, probably smashing him illegally at every opportunity.

We had players doing the exact same thing.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Akermanis

We had players doing the exact same thing.

What is your point?

[Mantis]

Re: Akermanis

What is your point?

Point is that you can't blame Baker's tactics for Aker's poor output, Aker played like an old man last night.

[frank863]

Re: Akermanis

I wouldnt be surprised if Aker retired. I hope he doesnt, but i wont be surprised if he does.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Akermanis

I thought he butchered the ball a bit, but that is very uncharacteristic of him. I feel he adds value to the team, and don't think based on one game, that opinion should change. His chase and tackling efforts were good IMO.

[Bornadog]

Re: Akermanis

Point is that you can't blame Baker's tactics for Aker's poor output, Aker played like an old man last night.

and that makes me think he won't be playing next year.

[cinder]

Re: Akermanis

Unfortunately he was down on form last night when we needed him the most. Even though he's been a great contributor all year, it's night like last night that really count.

Especially because he's played in a team that's won 3 premierships, he really needs to be a leader to our more inexperienced guys - last night he just didn't cut it for us.

[anfo27]

Re: Akermanis

Very disappointed in Aker last night, have to agree with Mantis there. Last nights situation was the reason we traded for Aker to stand up on the big stage. He didn't do that at all, it makes me think does rocket look at that game and say your times up Aker. He has been very valuable this year but when he was really needed he didn't produce.

Having said all that i'm sure i heard some where that Aker claimed he was suffering from an ear infection last week and that with his head getting smashed might have had an effect on his performace.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Akermanis

Just as a side note, what were peoples thoughts on the deliberate out of bounds against Aker in the last quarter. I don't have a problem with that specific free kick that was paid, infact it was quite obvious they were going to pay that. My question however is with regards to the interpretation of the rule, should someone who has no team mates up field be able to kick it 50 metres to their advantage hoping to gain ground be penalised?

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Akermanis

and that makes me think he won't be playing next year.

Based on the last two weeks, I don't think he should either. He's had a very good season though so it makes it difficult. I suppose the decision will be left up to him but we recruited Aker to perform in the finals. We recruited him for the polish to drag us over the line in a game exactly like last night. He might of tackled/chased, but he was very slow and turned the ball over almost every time.

Mantis and a few others are right in that he simply couldn't run.

If he plays on next year, we'd need to manage him through the season and that's something we haven't done with ANY player for quite a while.