Lukas Markovic

[Mofra]

Re: Lukas Markovic

His lack of pace is a concern as can get found out at times, but over the course of the season he has filled in pretty well.

The zone defence really helps him in this regard - generally he's only beaten on the lead.
Certainly don't get nervous when the ball's in his hand.

[GVGjr]

Re: Lukas Markovic

What do you see in regard to this 'upside'?

Just meaning that his weaknesses are more in judgement and confidence, and having only played a handful of games, he can improve those with each game.

An aside: how fantastic has Dale morris' year been? He has been shouldering so much responsibility as the grand old man of the back line, yet every week beats his man (usually the most dangerous forward) and does the little things that mean guys like Murphy can strut their stuff. I guess the Dale-love is deserving of its own thread, but my excuse is that in terms of marko's upside, well, learning alongside Dale would be a great help.

[Mantis]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Just meaning that his weaknesses are more in judgement and confidence, and having only played a handful of games, he can improve those with each game..

I see lack of acceleration being a problem against the best. He looks to be getting a fair bit out of himself so we will watch with interest how he goes over coming weeks/ years.

An aside: how fantastic has Dale morris' year been? He has been shouldering so much responsibility as the grand old man of the back line, yet every week beats his man (usually the most dangerous forward) and does the little things that mean guys like Murphy can strut their stuff. I guess the Dale-love is deserving of its own thread, but my excuse is that in terms of marko's upside, well, learning alongside Dale would be a great help.

And yep Dale has been an absolute rock this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if he finishes very high in our B&F... He just doesn't get beat.

[GVGjr]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Good point about lack of acceleration. He's not exactly slow, but one paced.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Good point about lack of acceleration. He's not exactly slow, but one paced.

Yet from the little I've seen of him this year he's rarely caught out of position and has generally been able to make the spoil. Having never been a quick player he's probably compensated his entire career by having to think ahead of his opponent, and has pretty good footy smarts (which you can see in his generally good decision making when distributing the ball). Like others have said, his kind of player is ideally suited to the zone, where positioning and spatial intelligence is as important as sheer atheleticism.

Having said that, he's a completely different player from the one I saw play for Willy last year; he was clearly a step above the VFL even then, but just didn't seem to have the tools for AFL -- but having an injury-free run at it has probably made a world of difference. I seriously had my doubts, but happy to be wrong on this one!

[Curly5]

Re: Lukas Markovic

I see lack of acceleration being a problem against the best. He looks to be getting a fair bit out of himself so we will watch with interest how he goes over coming weeks/ years.



And yep Dale has been an absolute rock this year.

I wouldn't be surprised if he finishes very high in our B&F... He just doesn't get beat.

Rocket was asked about our B&F, wasn't he? - mentioned Griffen and Boyd and one other polling well, can't remember who, but it wasn't Dale

It would be a travesty if he's not top 3.

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Rocket was asked about our B&F, wasn't he? - mentioned Griffen and Boyd and one other polling well, can't remember who, but it wasn't Dale

It would be a travesty if he's not top 3.

The other he mentioned was Murph.

[Desipura]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Do you think if Lake comes back in, Lukas can be switched to the 2nd ruck role and maybe with some help from Jones in the forward line?

Why are we going back to playing players that are not in form? We tried this early in the season and failed, we are currently winning games, we do not have to take such drastic action.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

I like Markovic. He seems to add some assurance down back when he plays.

[Bornadog]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Why are we going back to playing players that are not in form? We tried this early in the season and failed, we are currently winning games, we do not have to take such drastic action.

Hey Desi, I posted that comment two months ago, your a little behind in your reading of the forum:

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

I like Markovic. He seems to add some assurance down back when he plays.

What moves him up from being a useful player to a vital cog is his confidence on both sides of his body , he has only committed 13 clangers , given away only 5 free kicks , is ranked third in the Club on 1% percenters behind Williams and Morris , his disposal efficiency is 72%

Williams was outstanding against Carlton and Markovic played his part as the vital cog in support , his body contact clean spoiling calmness and ability to read the play means that while Lake is getting back to full match fitness we have a more than capable replacement who will give Lake a real fight for the FB position

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[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

What moves him up from being a useful player to a vital cog is his confidence on both sides of his body , he has only committed 13 clangers , given away only 5 free kicks , is ranked third in the Club on 1% percenters behind Williams and Morris , his disposal efficiency is 72%

Williams was outstanding against Carlton and Markovic played his part as the vital cog in support , his body contact clean spoiling calmness and ability to read the play means that while Lake is getting back to full match fitness we have a more than capable replacement who will give Lake a real fight for the FB position

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Does anybody think Lake, Williams, Morris and Markovic could all play in the same backline?

[ledge]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Does anybody think Lake, Williams, Morris and Markovic could all play in the same backline?

Depends who your playing.. Hawks with Roughy and Franklin playing maybe.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Does anybody think Lake, Williams, Morris and Markovic could all play in the same backline?

I dont think it is something we need to debate this year. Brian doesnt appear to be on the radar as he cant even get on the ground for Willi at the moment.

[Mofra]

Re: Lukas Markovic

Does anybody think Lake, Williams, Morris and Markovic could all play in the same backline?

Morris can play small, Williams & Lake can play on mid/quick players. Markovic can't play on leading types, he's much better against the body contact/stand and wrestle types.