View Full Version : T Cloke needs to Stand Up in 2nd Half of Season
Dave The Man
5 Jul 2008, 15:52
Really he has not done anything to live up from his Copeland Trophy year from last year.
If we are going to challenge top 4 and try and win Flag he needs to step up and Play like the copeland trophy winner and as a Top Foward in the league
unplugged
5 Jul 2008, 16:02
Definitely needs to step up now that Rocca & Reid won't be back for a while. I think tonight is his real test, as he'll be even fresher than other players due to his extra week off.
He's been getting fairly fired up lately, hopefully he doesn't mess up again. Other teams will probably try and take advantage of his temper :(
Heater39
5 Jul 2008, 16:04
Definately needs to stand up. Doesn't help with injuries to Rocca, Reid and Rusling though, it puts a lot of pressure on his shoulders. He showed last year he plays well in big games and if we can get 4th spot and a qualifying final against Geelong, who Cloke has a good record against, i would be quietly confident.
Chase the Ace
5 Jul 2008, 16:32
How come I see different games to everyone else.
I saw him destroy Geelong, Essendon and West Coast.
Maybe I get a different view from the AFL members
WakeUpTaz
5 Jul 2008, 16:34
How come I see different games to everyone else.
I saw him destroy Geelong, Essendon and West Coast.
Maybe I get a different view from the AFL members
And how many games have we played this year? No consistency what so ever this year.
unplugged
5 Jul 2008, 16:57
And how many games have we played this year? No consistency what so ever this year.
Exactly.
I just think he really needs to have a good game tonight, to boost his confidence going into what is basically the second half of the season.
Chase the Ace
5 Jul 2008, 16:58
And how many games have we played this year? No consistency what so ever this year.
Yeah, let's sack him and the coach
sunnyTEE
5 Jul 2008, 17:06
Yeah, let's sack him and the coach
And Didak and Eddie please.
Pie Fight
5 Jul 2008, 17:18
And how many games have we played this year? No consistency what so ever this year.
Got injured against Brisbane. Probably carried it a bit more than people realise. He's also just a kid. Give him a break and just enjoy watching him evolve into one of the best forwards in the comp.
PieLebo87
5 Jul 2008, 17:56
How come I see different games to everyone else.
I saw him destroy Geelong, Essendon and West Coast.
Maybe I get a different view from the AFL members
In fairness to those that are criticising him. Against the Dons, he scored junktime goals and with WCE (100 points) and the Cats (86 points), after how the whole side played, if he didnt kill it he'd deserve to be dropped!
WakeUpTaz
5 Jul 2008, 18:14
Yeah, let's sack him and the coach
Wow, are you pretending to be stupid?
And sure Cloke is a "kid" but with Rocca out he has to stand up, he needs to be good every week instead of being great one week and a spectator the next week.
And our boys needs make more of an effort to get him involved early on, once his confidence is hard its very hard for other players to shut him down. See the Geelong match for example.
Chase the Ace
5 Jul 2008, 19:22
Wow, are you pretending to be stupid?
And sure Cloke is a "kid" but with Rocca out he has to stand up, he needs to be good every week instead of being great one week and a spectator the next week.
And our boys needs make more of an effort to get him involved early on, once his confidence is hard its very hard for other players to shut him down. See the Geelong match for example.
Where as, you don't need to pretend
WakeUpTaz
5 Jul 2008, 23:07
Where as, you don't need to pretend
What is wrong with you tosser? Do you like loosing so much that you pretend all the Collingwood players are doing well? Reality check. Playing 3 good games in half a season is not good enough.
Do you also pretend we won the grandfinals in 02, 03 and last year? Precious much?
Great game by Cloke tonight, really stepped up, now just don't go missing next week.
unplugged
5 Jul 2008, 23:19
Yeah I'd say Cloke's effort tonight was adequate :)
Magpie Magic
5 Jul 2008, 23:44
Pretty good game by Cloke tonight, 19 disposals (13 of which were contested), 8 marks and 3 goals.
Lead up well and took a few good contested marks.
sneakydaycrawler
5 Jul 2008, 23:48
Well he sure showed me.
RRRooocccaaa
6 Jul 2008, 00:00
I usually hate stats, but big Trav collected the most contested possessions for anyone on the ground tonight. Not bad considering where he plays and the fact he's up against Kirk, Ablett and even Burnsy.
Stand up he did. Hopefully he can do it consistently for the rest of the reason.
Pie eyed
6 Jul 2008, 00:48
You know what is really making me smile.....?
The boy is only 21....
If he keeps it up till he is Richo's age he will be a legend.
He was great and seems to save his best for the big games. Quality player.:thumbsu:
Frederlick
6 Jul 2008, 15:05
Hear Medhurst talking up his work rate after the match? Shows us where he stands, as Medhurst himself runs his guts out every game.
MagpieGirl_13
6 Jul 2008, 15:14
He's on the improve our Travy!:thumbsu:
Chase the Ace
6 Jul 2008, 16:48
Put in another brilliant performance.
He has got to be the most consistent player in our line up, week in, week out always gives it his absolute best.
Would just about be leading the Copeland on pure consistency alone
Timmy from Thomastown
6 Jul 2008, 16:51
Put in another brilliant performance.
He has got to be the most consistent player in our line up, week in, week out always gives it his absolute best.
Would just about be leading the Copeland on pure consistency alone
You're exaggerating slightly. Was out of form early in the season. Hasnt been as consistent as he was last year.
But the good thing is, even when he's not getting a kick, he continues to put in the effort, run hard and do the one percenters. He also starts whacking people which obviously he has to take out of his game.