James Fantasia

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: James Fantasia

I must have been at another game. I thought Barlow was Nick Bruton standard with his spudiness last night. The God knows how many deer-in-the-headlights moments he had but there were 3 htb in about 10 minutes at one stage.

My other problem is I don't understand what his role is supposed to be. We thought Everitt was a player without a role, Barlow has the same problems but with about 10% of Everitt's ability.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: James Fantasia

I must have been at another game. I thought Barlow was Nick Bruton standard with his spudiness last night. The God knows how many deer-in-the-headlights moments he had but there were 3 htb in about 10 minutes at one stage.

My other problem is I don't understand what his role is supposed to be. We thought Everitt was a player without a role, Barlow has the same problems but with about 10% of Everitt's ability.

Disagree. Barlow made some shocking errors by why single him out?
Did the man or did he not have a dip last night in a way Dre would not have?
Can't remember the last time I saw Dre on his knees, under a pack or putting his head over the ball like Barlow was.

What's Goddard's role?

[ledge]

Re: James Fantasia

Yeah I thought Ed tried his heart out and was good early but late in the game was slow and tired. just needs to get up with the game speed after so long in the VFL.

[Bornadog]

Re: James Fantasia

Yeah I thought Ed tried his heart out and was good early but late in the game was slow and tired. just needs to get up with the game speed after so long in the VFL.

I think your right here ledge, I thought he was ok until the last quarter when he got caught a few times due to hesitating. Delivered some magnificent passes early on. The pass to Jones in the third quarter was fantastic, too bad Jones dropped it and they went forward and kicked a goal.

[Topdog]

Re: James Fantasia

well that kind of makes sense. I didn't watch the last qtr.

[lemmon]

Re: James Fantasia

I think your right here ledge, I thought he was ok until the last quarter when he got caught a few times due to hesitating. Delivered some magnificent passes early on. The pass to Jones in the third quarter was fantastic, too bad Jones dropped it and they went forward and kicked a goal.

The only real role I could see him playing is as a hit up centre-half forward, rotating ruck. He's got the tank, skills look fine and was willing to jump at the footy, rotating through the middle like he was at points last night was a waste of a player and time.

[ledge]

Re: James Fantasia

The only real role I could see him playing is as a hit up centre-half forward, rotating ruck. He's got the tank, skills look fine and was willing to jump at the footy, rotating through the middle like he was at points last night was a waste of a player and time.

Thats a good thought Lemmon, could make a CHF considering that no one else seems to be anywhere near that role at the minute.

[lemmon]

Re: James Fantasia

Thats a good thought Lemmon, could make a CHF considering that no one else seems to be anywhere near that role at the minute.

He'd be more Ash Hansen then Wayne Carey but it looks like something he has the tools for

[Maddog37]

Re: James Fantasia

The only real role I could see him playing is as a hit up centre-half forward, rotating ruck. He's got the tank, skills look fine and was willing to jump at the footy, rotating through the middle like he was at points last night was a waste of a player and time.

Good call. Maybe a Staker type third tall etc to take advantage of match ups.

[AndrewP6]

Re: James Fantasia

I must have been at another game. I thought Barlow was Nick Bruton standard with his spudiness last night.

I'm with you on this, I didn't think much of his game. Had a dip, but that's it.

[LostDoggy]

Re: James Fantasia

Well James , can you please keep an eye on Joel Hamling the current West Australian Under 18 Ruckman , 194cm 80kg , technically good tap work , clean possessions off the ground , kicked 5 goals in the last two matches of the National Under-18 Championship

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[azabob]

Re: James Fantasia

Well James , can you please keep an eye on Joel Hamling the current West Australian Under 18 Ruckman , 194cm 80kg , technically good tap work , clean possessions off the ground , kicked 5 goals in the last two matches of the National Under-18 Championship

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Your memo should be addressed to Simon D. He is our recriuting guy.

[The Underdog]

Re: James Fantasia

Well James , can you please keep an eye on Joel Hamling the current West Australian Under 18 Ruckman , 194cm 80kg , technically good tap work , clean possessions off the ground , kicked 5 goals in the last two matches of the National Under-18 Championship

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I hope he can do more than ruck at 194cm. He'd need to be able to play a key position.

[LostDoggy]

Re: James Fantasia

Your memo should be addressed to Simon D. He is our recriuting guy.

Yes, for some reason I get the two swapped around

I hope he can do more than ruck at 194cm. He'd need to be able to play a key position.

For his size and agility the view to Joel Hamling's development would be as a HF who could be the backup ruckman , this season we have seen the value of the athletic tall who can make a contribution in the ruck and go forward , I am only looking at Joel as a possible draft pick as he most likely will be a second or third round but if he continues to put in a good performance in the National Under-18 Championship he may be rated a bit higher , in the last game as a HF he had 11 possessions at 72% efficiency and kicked 3.2 . The only other information I have about Joel is that he is an indigenous player from Broome currently playing with Claremont . Just one to watch

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[Topdog]

Re: James Fantasia

Mike any more info?