View Full Version : Tredders Named CHF.
Wazza has been named CHF against the Bombers. Naturally its position. But obviously he cant play it like he used to.
So why doesnt Choco bite the bullet and show his hand. Label Tredders a full forward from now on, and give a young gun such as Westhoff at CHF, and start him there. And have Tredders to fall back on if need be.
Tredders can use his body to pull in some marks, and kick some close in set shots. And i reckon it will straighten Port up, make them kick a little longer.
He can also mentor young Westoff in the art of CHF.
Even though he's only played a couple, chuck him in it, he'll either sink or swim.
Thoughts ?
RoosterLad
14 Jun 2007, 21:23
I think Westhoff would get smashed at CHF as there is no meat on his bones whatsoever.
Troy Wingate
14 Jun 2007, 21:30
And yet he still kicked 3 goals in his first game and 4 in his second. Don't let his size fool you. This kid is gonna be something special.
RoosterLad
14 Jun 2007, 21:31
I never said he can't play the game, he is a class act but holding down centre half forward is a tough act and he could get battered there.
Troy Wingate
14 Jun 2007, 21:32
I never said he can't play the game, he is a class act but holding down centre half forward is a tough act and he could get battered there.
You have a point (for once) but it really doesn't matter which position he is on paper to start at. He is gonna go where ever he has to to help this team win. He won't purely play CHF.
RoosterLad
14 Jun 2007, 21:37
That's going straight to the pool room.
tredders was named last week at CHF as well
didnt really line up that way
I think Westhoff would get smashed at CHF as there is no meat on his bones whatsoever.
Tredders was as skinny as a skun rabbit when he kicked 8 goals in 98 against Caaaaaarlton !!
22 disposals, 17 marks, 8 goals, 3 Brownlow Medal votes and an AFL Rising Star nomination.
19 years old.
Tredders was as skinny as a skun rabbit when he kicked 8 goals in 98 against Caaaaaarlton !!
22 disposals, 17 marks, 8 goals, 3 Brownlow Medal votes and an AFL Rising Star nomination.
19 years old.
+ 1 dislocated knee cap ------- dam knees!
Tredders was thrown into the deep end as an 18 year old, and skinny at that. Because we didnt have a real CHF. Bowen Lockwood was promising, but unreliable and injury prone. Darryl Poole did a good job, but it was time for a real CHF.
Lets see what what young Westhoff can do, he's 20 years old. Put him in the position, and set Tredders around him to help. What better mentor could you ask for.
I can see in my chrystal ball, Westhoff can be a top CHF.
Troy Wingate
14 Jun 2007, 22:19
Another thing which you have forgotten RL is that, even though Westhoff is positioned to play CHF, he won't get a top class defender on him. Also, Warren Tredrea, despite his struggles, will recieve alot of attention from the Essendon defense, thus leaving Westhoff or other dangerous forwards, open to kick the goals.
Even though Tredders is only kicking a goal per game, he is still our most dangerous forward, because he draws 90% of the defense's attention.
dyertribe
14 Jun 2007, 22:24
Tredders was as skinny as a skun rabbit when he kicked 8 goals in 98 against Caaaaaarlton !!
22 disposals, 17 marks, 8 goals, 3 Brownlow Medal votes and an AFL Rising Star nomination.
19 years old.
Carlton were hardly struggling for defenders that day, either.
Reigning AA CHB Michael Sexton
Anthony Koutoufides
Peter Dean
Glenn Manton
Were all on deck.
Another thing which you have forgotten RL is that, even though Westhoff is positioned to play CHF, he won't get a top class defender on him. Also, Warren Tredrea, despite his struggles, will recieve alot of attention from the Essendon defense, thus leaving Westhoff or other dangerous forwards, open to kick the goals.
Even though Tredders is only kicking a goal per game, he is still our most dangerous forward, because he draws 90% of the defense's attention.
Ditto.....that was my next point Troy.
Which allows Westhoff to watch and learn....if only the Crows had such promising CHF's ey Rooster !!
freddie51
14 Jun 2007, 22:26
they way of all afl teams is name a side in positions but play them elsewere I doubt if any team lines up as given to the media
RoosterLad
14 Jun 2007, 22:47
Ditto.....that was my next point Troy.
Which allows Westhoff to watch and learn....if only the Crows had such promising CHF's ey Rooster !!
Sorry I thought this was the Port board, why are you bringing the Crows into this? You lads can't help but talk about your Big Brother can ya ;)
Troy does make a good point re: the quality of defender he will attract as Tredrea will get the top one despite his horrible knees and form at present.
Sorry I thought this was the Port board, why are you bringing the Crows into this?
Because your a Crows man. ( or a closet Port supporter ).
And when your on this board, you usually do nothing but criticise.
When i partook of some criticism of my own on the Crows board, nothing unlike your usual words of wisdom, i got a yellow card.
So heres my chance to even the keel Rooster.
I think we are very tolerant of you in fact. Which goes to show the down to earth people we are.
As for big brother......pffftttt :D
We are your Grandad. Heritage and history says so in a factful way.
Off topic in my own thread, but i forgive myself.
RoosterLad
14 Jun 2007, 23:06
I have reported your post for going off topic in your own thread.
I have reported your post for going off topic in your own thread.
Fair enough...youve got one over me.
I enjoy some of your comments, and thoughts, but only some......cant let your head get too big :D
Macca19
14 Jun 2007, 23:38
Id rather see Cockshell get a crack at CHF. Hes got the size and build.
Id rather see Cockshell get a crack at CHF. Hes got the size and build.
I see your point Macca.
But sometimes you get a feel for a kid that burst's on to the seen. young Westhoff has done that even classier than Wazza did, although a touch older.
Size and build sometimes doesnt count for much. Call it destiny......i dont know.
I hope i'm right.
Cockshell may be bigger, but in his two AFL games has kicked 1 goal.
I'm not bagging him, but hasnt shone through in skill. CHF also takes massive skill, not just size.
Ford Fairlane
15 Jun 2007, 09:22
Carlton were hardly struggling for defenders that day, either.
Reigning AA CHB Michael Sexton
Anthony Koutoufides
Peter Dean
Glenn Manton
Were all on deck.
And Damien Lang. Don't forget Damien Lang. ;)
Porthos
15 Jun 2007, 10:55
Reigning AA CHB Michael SextonMEADY WAS ROBBED!!!!
crazy_big_al
15 Jun 2007, 11:49
MEADY WAS ROBBED!!!!
no shit
go team
16 Jun 2007, 20:53
Does anyone here seriously not think Tredrea will kick a bag? The script couldn't have been written ANY better
Does anyone here seriously not think Tredrea will kick a bag? The script couldn't have been written ANY betterWell, if he does it will be the first time he has this season (at AFL level), so I guess we'll all just wait patiently and see what happens, thanks.
Well, if he does it will be the first time he has this season (at AFL level), so I guess we'll all just wait patiently and see what happens, thanks.
He's in for a bag Pred !!
Power to beat the Bombers by 4 goal. Tredders fires up and snags 4.
RoosterLad
17 Jun 2007, 04:36
4 is not a bag
portentous
17 Jun 2007, 12:07
Eventually the opposition will put their better defenders on Westhoff as he's kicking the goals and it just might be the break Tredders' needs to find his form again.