Lukas Markovic

[Bornadog]

I have to admit, I watched him last year at Willi and thought he was a wasted pick. I really had my doubts he would make it at AFL level, but I tell you what, I happy to report I was wrong. Lukas has not been beaten once this year and played another good game today. He has seized on his opportunity and taken it with both hands.

If Lake wasn't injured preseason, I wonder if the MC would have given him a go?

Well done Markovic, 6 AFL games and you look like you have played 100.

[DOG GOD]

Re: Lukas Markovic

See what he does on Jack Roo next week. He will be way too slow if Jack plays from the goal square. But i do agree with you, he had looked ok so far. He's one of the guys that seems to be doing the job thats asked of him.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

See what he does on Jack Roo next week. He will be way too slow if Jack plays from the goal square. But i do agree with you, he had looked ok so far. He's one of the guys that seems to be doing the job thats asked of him.

I think they will play Morris on Jack.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Against Richmond Markovic will most likely get Miller , the tough match up will be when Richmond rotate Vickery through the forward line .

Yes, Markovic is vulnerable to a quick lead and the kick over his head where he has to turn and chase but his strengths in reading the play and physical positioning in the contest make up for that, each week he builds on what he's learning , it will be tough for him without Lake again but he and Williams work well together

At the moment Markovic and Williams pick themselves in the best 22

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[1eyedog]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Nice field kick and makes good decisions too.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Lukas Markovic

He is making the most of his ability and has taken his chance. Dont think he is a long term proposition though, and doubt he will play 50 games.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Against Richmond Markovic will most likely get Miller , the tough match up will be when Richmond rotate Vickery through the forward line .

Yes, Markovic is vulnerable to a quick lead and the kick over his head where he has to turn and chase but his strengths in reading the play and physical positioning in the contest make up for that, each week he builds on what he's learning , it will be tough for him without Lake again but he and Williams work well together

At the moment Markovic and Williams pick themselves in the best 22

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Agree not pleased to see Williams on crutches at Canberra airport

[always right]

Re: Lukas Markovic

He is making the most of his ability and has taken his chance. Dont think he is a long term proposition though, and doubt he will play 50 games.

Can you elaborate? Can you see Picken playing 50 games considering he is also making the most of his ability?

[GVGjr]

Re: Lukas Markovic

He is making the most of his ability and has taken his chance. Dont think he is a long term proposition though, and doubt he will play 50 games.

I tend to agree. With a full strength side (Lake, Hargrave and Wood) he would need to reinvent himself as a forward.
Whilst he has done little wrong so far I'm not confident of him getting to 50 games right at this moment.

[Hotdog60]

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I tend to agree. With a full strength side (Lake, Hargrave and Wood) he would need to reinvent himself as a forward.
Whilst he has done little wrong so far I'm not confident of him getting to 50 games right at this moment.

Could he be the Ideal sub, can play back has rucked for Willy and maybe can go forward.

[MrMahatma]

Re: Lukas Markovic

I tend to agree. With a full strength side (Lake, Hargrave and Wood) he would need to reinvent himself as a forward.
Whilst he has done little wrong so far I'm not confident of him getting to 50 games right at this moment.

He's 5+ years younger than Shaggy/Lake though isn't he? I'd be surprised if he didn't still improve somewhat, and thus be a handy defender for us for the next 5 or 6 years. We don't have many years of Lake/Morris/Shaggy all playing together. And injuries are already getting to Lake & Shaggy.

[stefoid]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Maybe the game has turned in favor of Marcovic? defenders really shouldn't have to deal with large open spaces like they would have when he was first drafted 5 years ago or so.

[GVGjr]

Re: Lukas Markovic

He's 5+ years younger than Shaggy/Lake though isn't he? I'd be surprised if he didn't still improve somewhat, and thus be a handy defender for us for the next 5 or 6 years. We don't have many years of Lake/Morris/Shaggy all playing together. And injuries are already getting to Lake & Shaggy.

It's just his mobility that makes me wonder if he can easily get to 50 games. Whilst it's hard to fault him at the moment if the likes of Mulligan started to show some improvement I think we would look to a more mobile option. What works in his favor is our list isn't in great shape for emerging talls defenders.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Can you elaborate? Can you see Picken playing 50 games considering he is also making the most of his ability?

Interesting comparison, i think Picken is actually quite a talented player and more skillfull than alot give him credit for. He is a very good long kick for his size and has good goal sense along with his terrier attitude.
Markovic for mine is a good honest defender who will be on the fringe of selection as he doesn't have a standout afl level quality. I really like his workrate though and would be glad if i got it wrong but i think he wouldn't be in our best back 6, all injuries aside.

[LostDoggy]

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It's just his mobility that makes me wonder if he can easily get to 50 games. Whilst it's hard to fault him at the moment if the likes of Mulligan started to show some improvement I think we would look to a more mobile option. What works in his favor is our list isn't in great shape for emerging talls defenders.

With the structure we want , 1 Full Back/ Swing Defense ( Lake ) , 2 Centre Half Back ( Markovic, Williams ) , Markovic's game is based on reading the play, physical positioning in the contest and workrate , with Lake out his extra workload does expose his perceived lack of mobility but he just increases his workrate, his ability to dispose of the ball by foot on either side of his body means no opponent can zone pressure him on his preferred side ,with the current mental malaise in the side he has been rock solid

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