The "forgotten guys" in 2010

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Addison's decision making under pressure is what really lets him down. Happened quite a few times in the intra club game where he'd work very hard, throw a few bodies around, get the ball and then appear like a dear in headlights as soon as he's confronted with it. As comrade said, a defensive forward role might be his gig. We will be losing the likes of Johnson, Akermanis and possibly Hahn in a 1-2 year span so a position may open up. We haven't got a lot of developing mid sized forwards outside of Stack.

Tiller's 08 finals series was good, but it's worth remembering who he played on. Against Sydney he was matched up on Veszpremi - a young kid who's barely played senior AFL footy. He gave him a bit of a bath, as you'd expect Tiller to.

Not sure who he played on v Geelong? Granted, these two performances were his best games by a long while. He was reading the play and making the right decisions.

I was disappointed with Tiller's game v Jack Riewoldt last year though. He blew it in that one IMO because Riewoldt was about the only winner on the ground for them that night. Is Tiller cpable of being our Max Rooke? Capable of pinch hitting down back, able to throw his weight around in the midfield for short spells but also provide something up forward? It's worth trying, although his interrupted pre-season sets him back. How old is he?

He turns 23 next month.

[The Adelaide Connection]

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Whatever happens I hope that 2010 was the 2009 we were supposed to have. We were told there would be a lot of rotations of players due to the heavy travel load (especially in the early rounds) and there wasn't a hell of a lot.

I know there is a school of thought that tinkering with the team too much can be counterproductive, but I just think we will go into the finals with less niggles and more spring in the step if we manage our list a little better with strategic spells for players (especially the veterans) and get some game time into the fringe players and youngsters.

[lemmon]

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Agree with the DFA as a small forward idea, Andrew Mcqualter has performed very well in this role for St Kilda, not only is he able to apply defensive pressure but he has been able to regularly get on the scoreboard and add this extra string to his bow.

[stefoid]

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I reckon those 3 would have been lucky to remain on the list when their next contract expires. However some older guys retiring might give them a reprieve.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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I thought Addison was very good last night and showed a bit of growth as a small defender.

He was, as he always is tough in the air, and hard to beat one on one

He also disposed of the ball with a bit more speed and purpose seemingly backing his instincts a bit more

I thought he looked more confident and competent

What did others think?

[EasternWest]

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I thought his attack, while not uncommon for him, was good. He did some good things with the ball and some poor things, and he is one that really needs to close the gap between his best and his worst.

He did have one absolute howler when he should have stayed down and instead flew for a spoil and took out two of our players, leading directly to a Hawthorn goal.

But all in all I'm with you. I thought he did ok.

[Doc26]

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No one can question DFA's courage and commitment but I agree with the earlier comment that his decision making under pressure whether perceived or real is what lets him down and for where we are aiming there will be plenty of it. All going well with injuries and the hopeful development of others he sits outside my 22. With that said there will always be injuries and Dylan will be called upon to fill these holes. He's by no means a bad secondary option.

[Mofra]

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Addison's tackling was brilliant last night, but he can only play back if he has a few creative options around him. He doesn't really run the ball or hurt the opposition by foot; his disposal is best described as "competant".

Stack getting some time in the middle in the 4th will do his development some good - didn;t get much of a run but attacked it better than last week.

Everitt did well in the 1st and found himself on Buddy for a little bit late in the game - I think there is still plenty to work with there.

[stefoid]

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You couldnt play addison as a half back with his disposal.

He might make a good tagger on someone like ablett though - make sure he is only involved in a passage of play precisely once before he is piledrived.

[EasternWest]

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You couldnt play addison as a half back with his disposal.

He might make a good tagger on someone like ablett though - make sure he is only involved in a passage of play precisely once before he is piledrived.

Ha ha. I like it. Call Rocket!

[LostDoggy]

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You've also forgotten where Wood and Reid fit into the side. Two very promising players we wouldn't want to loose from the club.