Gia v/s Aker

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

Exactly what I was going to say. Gia is still playing his role - I noticed late in the 3rd & 4th quarters he was directing traffic in the F50 when (presumably) most were too tired to strictly stick to the plan instinctively.

Gia will probably finish inside the top ten in our B&F, Aker wont (even if he wasn't missing games).

Valid view. Still, Jason's goal sense come prime time is a valuable commodity. Oranges and apples.

Don't envy the MC this week. They must go through a lot of coffee.

[stefoid]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

We need to get the ball into his hands more often. When he has it, good things happen.

[stefoid]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

something to consider - in terms of averages per game

aker is leading the stat for scoring involvement
is 2nd on the list for scoring assists.
is 7th in the list for tackles
and tops the list for goal assists

And thats when he hasnt been playing that well himself (i.e. kicked 9.9 in 9 games)

Can we afford the luxury of the moral high ground given our lack of dangerous small forwards at the moment?

[Ozza]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

something to consider - in terms of averages per game

aker is leading the stat for scoring involvement
is 2nd on the list for scoring assists.
is 7th in the list for tackles
and tops the list for goal assists

And thats when he hasnt been playing that well himself (i.e. kicked 9.9 in 9 games)

Can we afford the luxury of the moral high ground given our lack of dangerous small forwards at the moment?

Stefoid can you clarify the bolded part for me? Aker has kicked 2.7 this year - what does the 9.9 refer to?

It doesn't bother me overly if Aker isn't in this weekend. If Hall is back then I'm happy with the look of our fwd line. If Aker completely knocks down the door for selection - then great - but the fwd line worked very well v Carlton.

[BulldogBelle]

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What were they?

I'd love to know this too. I've heard it mentioned about 3 times but never actually found out the quote or the source.

I want Aker and Gia both in the team!

[Greystache]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

Aker over Gia late 2010- No
Aker over Higgins late 2010- Probably

Aker over either late 2001- definitely

[stefoid]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

Stefoid can you clarify the bolded part for me? Aker has kicked 2.7 this year - what does the 9.9 refer to?

It doesn't bother me overly if Aker isn't in this weekend. If Hall is back then I'm happy with the look of our fwd line. If Aker completely knocks down the door for selection - then great - but the fwd line worked very well v Carlton.

Sorry, typo.

To be fair, Carlton were shyte. We need to win a game where the opposition puts pressure on us. Hawthorn has probably been our best performance for the year, even though we lost.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

What were they?

They were more indirect comments rather then direct. I.e saying that the club is bigger then any individual and he doesn't want to play with players who think they are bigger then the club.

Don't quote me on that but it was along those lines. And IMO that's being negative in what was already a negative situation.

[chef]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

They were more indirect comments rather then direct. I.e saying that the club is bigger then any individual and he doesn't want to play with players who think they are bigger then the club.
Don't quote me on that but it was along those lines. And IMO that's being negative in what was already a negative situation.

When did Gia say this?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

It was a few weeks ago but he said it on one of those footy shows on during the day. May have been game day on ch. 7 but can't remember 100%. But changed my opinion for his push to be captain.

[Remi Moses]

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Unfortunately it looks like Aker on the field is detrimental to our side. Like it or not in the current era leadership groups and ticking boxes and towing the team line has never been more prevelant.I'm dumbfounded why Jason would be bringing out a book when he's still playing!Negative views on his club and teammates is sticking the final nail in his coffin,this just mirrors his dying days at Brissie.Been quiet the last few weeks has Gia and needs a bug one in a big game ala this week.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

Sorry, typo.

To be fair, Carlton were shyte. We need to win a game where the opposition puts pressure on us. Hawthorn has probably been our best performance for the year, even though we lost.

Agree 100%. Was a great effort. And we'll be playing the same game this weekend — let's hope we improve again on the results.

Unfortunately it looks like Aker on the field is detrimental to our side. Like it or not in the current era leadership groups and ticking boxes and towing the team line has never been more prevelant.I'm dumbfounded why Jason would be bringing out a book when he's still playing!Negative views on his club and teammates is sticking the final nail in his coffin,this just mirrors his dying days at Brissie.Been quiet the last few weeks has Gia and needs a bug one in a big game ala this week.

Leadership groups, ticking boxes and towing the team line are off-field issues.

[LostDoggy]

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If Aker was in blistering form he would be in the team.
He's not, so he aint.

[MrMahatma]

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Was.

He's not the player he used to be and I would rather Gia any day in their current form.

As a small fwd I still think he is. Gia had a good game in midfield when Boyd was out - but as a small fwd hasn't set the world alight. His numbers may be OK - but I'd hazard most of his goals have been Junk time.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Gia v/s Aker

Agree 100%. Was a great effort. And we'll be playing the same game this weekend — let's hope we improve again on the results.



Leadership groups, ticking boxes and towing the team line are off-field issues.

You miss the point in that off field matters do effect on field performance and right now the players don't trust Aker and are tiresome of the continual off field distractions.