Round 4 - Williamstown vs Port Melbourne

[LostDoggy]

Re: Round 4 - Williamstown vs Port Melbourne

All reports were pretty much as I saw it yesterday. You're right about Boumann GVGjr with his short kicks. He needs to be looking up the ground a bit further otherwise i thought he defended extremely well

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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Great reports guys.

Is Hooper any chance at being elevated if he can hold his form/improve? Even if he doesn't get a lot of it, I ask because we have no small forward options on our list who can crumb/apply defensive pressure.

[Hot_Doggies]

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Thanks GVGjr and BJ for the reports.

Suprised you thought Jones lacked mobility, he normally moves very well for a 195cm lad. He can be deceiving with the short legs long body factor.


Anyone else think that Hooper and Markovic are wasted selections?

Hooper doesn't have enough tricks for a guy his size and Markovic is too slow for AFL.

[GVGjr]

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Is Hooper any chance at being elevated if he can hold his form/improve? Even if he doesn't get a lot of it, I ask because we have no small forward options on our list who can crumb/apply defensive pressure.

I'd question where his improvement will come from because is isn't a traditional forward crumber but he could probably apply defensive pressure.

[chef]

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Thanks for the reports Mantis, GVGjr and BJ

How did Lynch go for Port?

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Round 4 - Williamstown vs Port Melbourne

Nice report Bulldog Joe

Thanks - not sure I will get to another Willi game.

Incidentally I was impressed with the run from Tom German - possibility for next years rookie pick?

and the 23rd man from I believe Western Jets - McHarg showed a bit with good pace.

[Go_Dogs]

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Anyone think giving Tiller a run up forward could be a good option over the coming weeks, especially with Grant playing AFL?

I think he has some attributes that mean he could make a good fist of playing up forward.

[GVGjr]

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Anyone think giving Tiller a run up forward could be a good option over the coming weeks, especially with Grant playing AFL?

I think he has some attributes that mean he could make a good fist of playing up forward.

Good possibility once he gets his fitness right.

[Hotdog60]

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Reid - Physically he's a beast in fact he might be getting too big for the midfield. He was well short of a gallop and his skill level was average in what was great conditions. Got his fair share of the footy.

Could Reid take on a similar role to Hahn?

[Bornadog]

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Thanks GVGjr and BJ for the reports.

Suprised you thought Jones lacked mobility, he normally moves very well for a 195cm lad. He can be deceiving with the short legs long body factor.


Anyone else think that Hooper and Markovic are wasted selections?

Hooper doesn't have enough tricks for a guy his size and Markovic is too slow for AFL.

Jones is quick for the first 10 to 15 metres. The only criticism I had was several times he was worked under the ball in the marking contest, however, he is still a kid and will add strength and experience in years to come. Very impressive at CHF in his 1st year of senior VFL.

Hooper is only 19 and will improve, kicked 3 goals, and has alot of upside. Personally, I think Markovic was a waste of a pick. He is too slow for VFL let alone AFL.

[comrade]

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Markovic is the perfect mature rookie pick, as he'll only play if we suffer long term injuries to Lake and/or Williams. There were some suggestions that he was on the radar of other clubs late in the draft, so I guess we just wanted to lock him in.

I hate looking back in hindsight, but with our lack of running depth at the moment, Barlow would have been handy at that pick, wouldn't he?

[Sedat]

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Personally, I think Markovic was a waste of a pick. He is too slow for VFL let alone AFL.

Even if he was slower than Ray Gabelich, I reckon he'd be getting a game in defence for the Hawks right now.

[GVGjr]

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Could Reid take on a similar role to Hahn?

Possibly.

[macca]

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Even if he was slower than Ray Gabelich, I reckon he'd be getting a game in defence for the Hawks right now.

Robert Shaw was skathing on Tom murphy, "doesn't deserve the games" I agree , Markovic could probably get a game.

[Mantis]

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Possibly.

I wouldn't have him earmarked for a bullocking forward role. I see him as an in close midfielder who can win his own ball and apply strength around the contest.

Could he replace Cross? Yes he could.