Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
Maybe Williamstown don't want Fumblekurra as they set themselves up for finals.Life is to be Enjoyed not EnduredComment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
I can't understand it either, he's been in the system 6 years and isn't improving.
He trains hard, is courageous, and tries hard in games, he just isn't good enough to play AFL football. I don't see why we're persisting with him.
For all the talk over the years of Geelong's unbelievable depth there's not been one player who was on the fringe at Geelong that has been able to cut it at another club.
All of his skill errors, rushed disposals and poor decisions would be greatly reduced if he could just take the ball cleanly when his opportunity comes along. He can put all the hard work he likes in, but with such a bad first touch he'll never improve to the level required to become a player.
I can't help but think the coaching staff is rewarding effort and intensity, which is why DJ might be a prefereed player in the last couple of rounds over Grant. Grant's first touch in all of the areas DJ should be proficient in, are significantly better, but it's clear the coaching staff have issues with his effort and application.
You make a very good point about Geelong's off-cuts.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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The criticism of DJ can be justified but also can be the efforts of both Jones and Grant who continue to be recycled after a poor season by them both.Comment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
At the start of 2012, Roughead had been earmarked by the MC as the understudy to Minson in the ruck. This saw him being played mainly as a forward where he struggled. Roughead has certainly looked a lot better as a defender but do not rule out the possibility of eventually him taking over the number one rucking role from big Will.Comment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
NGP, agree that Roughead can't be discounted as our next ruckman.
Playing him in defense will give him a very good perspective on how valuable to the defense a strategically placed ruckman can be to stop opposition forward thrusts.
The days of ruckmen falling behind the play are gone for the most part, though having one present in the landing zone on any area of the ground greatly helps the slowing the opposition down.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
NGP, agree that Roughead can't be discounted as our next ruckman.
Playing him in defense will give him a very good perspective on how valuable to the defense a strategically placed ruckman can be to stop opposition forward thrusts.
The days of ruckmen falling behind the play are gone for the most part, though having one present in the landing zone on any area of the ground greatly helps the slowing the opposition down.You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― EpicurusComment
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Whilst we played all of Campbell, Cordy, Roughead and Minson in the same side this year, I really can't see us continuing to do that as our side becomes more competitive. This year however, is all about getting games in to as many players as possible.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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So what do we do with a peaking Minson? Disregard him for the next two or three years in lieu of ensuring Roughead develops?
Whilst we played all of Campbell, Cordy, Roughead and Minson in the same side this year, I really can't see us continuing to do that as our side becomes more competitive. This year however, is all about getting games in to as many players as possible.You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships every day. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. ― EpicurusComment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
Yes it will, though one of the rucks can't sit on the bench all day, and having one two rucks versatile enough to hold down a position outside of that discipline is key to us having a balanced side. Hence, Roughead learns the trade of a backman and a forward.
I'm really happy with his progress as both a forward and backman. Sure his kicking for goal can let him down, but this can be fixed, and in a side where he has solid forward ball movement he'll get plenty of opportunities.TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.Comment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
DJ's fumbles may be sen as a mental and solvable problem, like Lindsay Thomas' goal kicking. Also he may be in the squad this week because we're playing Geelong, his old team and he may lift.Footscray Football Republic.Comment
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Re: Match Committee- Round 22 vs Geelong
Unless its wet, can't see us getting within 80 points.
Not worried, next year we will just flick the switch and all will be ok again.Comment
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Beside Scarlett isn't near the player he was and we are out matched in many positions, whats the problem in giving Panos his go.
Wasted draft pick.Comment
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