View Full Version : It's official - Lance Franklin not a KPP
Bentleigh
21 May 2006, 12:08
Whispers are VFL clubs have figured out 'buddy'.
Clubs are no longer playing tall backs on him, opting for more mobile midfeilder types.
No better examples is that of Richmond up and comer Dean Polo pants him dispite being a good head shorter. Cory McGrath (177cm) gave big lance a bath last game.
His lack of accountablity and selfish/lazy attitude means these types can run off him and carve Buddys side apart.
A promising wing/flanker type? No doubt, should end up a very decent football.
A KPP? Dreaming.
DynamoUltra
21 May 2006, 12:13
Didn't he kick 4 goals yesterday?
Bentleigh
21 May 2006, 12:17
Didn't he kick 4 goals yesterday?
Dunno, I don't watch Hill
Just elaborating on Weavers post
:)
philhawk
21 May 2006, 12:19
Hmmm, 6.4 one week, gets injured and then kicks 4 goals yesterday?
You're entitled to your own opinions Bentleigh, but ffs stop jumping back on the Richmond bandwagon. :rolleyes:
DynamoUltra
21 May 2006, 12:21
Well he did, and he also kicked 5.6 in the game before he injured his hand. Whether he is your true KPP or otherwise is irrelevant. If he causes headaches for the opposition and kicks 2-5 goals a game, I'll be more than happy. If it means smaller players play on him than that's fine, but more often than not he will still kick goals.
La Vache
21 May 2006, 12:57
Bentleigh this has been "official" for a while now.
However at 196 cm and 95 kg it is possible that he will become one. Surely that has been the situation from the start?
And this means what, Bentliegh?
We have a mobile forward who can run like a wingman and is as tall as a kpp/Ruckman.
Gee, we should delist him right now.
Cheeseman
21 May 2006, 16:32
And this means what, Bentliegh?
We have a mobile forward who can run like a wingman and is as tall as a kpp/Ruckman.
Gee, we should delist him right now.
Andrew Embley anyone? The similarities cannot be denied, man, what a shocking draft pick! :rolleyes:
OneEyedHawk
21 May 2006, 17:08
Whispers are VFL clubs have figured out 'buddy'.
Clubs are no longer playing tall backs on him, opting for more mobile midfeilder types.
No better examples is that of Richmond up and comer Dean Polo pants him dispite being a good head shorter. Cory McGrath (177cm) gave big lance a bath last game.
His lack of accountablity and selfish/lazy attitude means these types can run off him and carve Buddys side apart.
A promising wing/flanker type? No doubt, should end up a very decent football.
A KPP? Dreaming.
Let's say he doesn't become a KPP, is still a logistical nightmare for opposition coaches to match up on a 198cm+ athlete with the skills and pace of a midfielder. No doubt he needs to work on his defensive side, but all 19yo's have kinks in their game they need to iron out, has plenty of time for that. I know I'd much prefer to have a player with the assets he has, but attention needed in his accountability, than the reverse.
FWIW, I think he still is absolutely capable of becoming a true KPP.
OneEyedHawk
21 May 2006, 17:09
Bentleigh this has been "official" for a while now.
However at 196 cm and 95 kg it is possible that he will become one. Surely that has been the situation from the start?
Was drafted at 196cm, now stands 198cm.
What's happened to him this year? He's had 6(?) weeks playing for Box Hill and has apparently starred in a few games. Surely he should get a spot for the Hawks ahead of a few others currently in the side.
What's happened to him this year? He's had 6(?) weeks playing for Box Hill and has apparently starred in a few games. Surely he should get a spot for the Hawks ahead of a few others currently in the side.
Likely to picked for the sydney game.
Cheeseman
21 May 2006, 19:50
What's happened to him this year? He's had 6(?) weeks playing for Box Hill and has apparently starred in a few games. Surely he should get a spot for the Hawks ahead of a few others currently in the side.
A couple of hiccups with injuries along the way have interrupted likely call ups I believe mate. :thumbsu:
Kicked 4 on the weekend after missing the week before with a jarred wrist, but was reported for charging.
High probability he will get off the charge and be selected for the Sydney game.
We need him.
What's happened to him this year? He's had 6(?) weeks playing for Box Hill and has apparently starred in a few games. Surely he should get a spot for the Hawks ahead of a few others currently in the side.
He's missed a few through injury.
Nightwolf
21 May 2006, 23:16
What a crap thread. Bentleigh-eske.
Still trying to justify picking Tambling?
He kicked 4 goals for christ's sake. Towelled up :rolleyes:
thatswhatimtalkinabout
3 Oct 2008, 19:08
Bump.
Looking forward to some more of your insight about footy
gangsta deluxe
3 Oct 2008, 19:49
Well it is official. The OP was wrong.
dipper86
3 Oct 2008, 20:05
Well it is official. The OP was wrong.
Official !!!............... he's always been wrong and thats including his mother for not using contraception. :thumbsu: :)