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Retired #18: Matthew Lloyd - Diagnosed with Bell's Palsy - 15/3
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Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
I've always thought that since he broke his arm (i know it's ancient history now) but he seems to be mistiming his leads. As in too early or too late, but maybe thats the midfield not delivering it to him properly.
Thoughts?
I've always thought that since he broke his arm (i know it's ancient history now) but he seems to be mistiming his leads. As in too early or too late, but maybe thats the midfield not delivering it to him properly.
Thoughts?
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
The game has changed a lot since Lloydy broke his arm. He is still acclimatising, but the position he used to play dosen't really exist anymore, so might be leading from the wrong spots which his leads look a little bad. his kicking for goal has also been crap
The game has changed a lot since Lloydy broke his arm. He is still acclimatising, but the position he used to play dosen't really exist anymore, so might be leading from the wrong spots which his leads look a little bad. his kicking for goal has also been crap
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
Struggling, but so is our midfield and that could be one of the reasons, playing more of a team role now trying to get others involved.
Struggling, but so is our midfield and that could be one of the reasons, playing more of a team role now trying to get others involved.
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Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
He should play more selfishly imo.
He should play more selfishly imo.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
811, and counting.
God I have massive man love for this bloke.
811, and counting.
God I have massive man love for this bloke.
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Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
He played great yesterday. Stayed at full forward and only went up the ground a few times. He put excellent pressure on with his tackling. I hope to see more of that from him.
He played great yesterday. Stayed at full forward and only went up the ground a few times. He put excellent pressure on with his tackling. I hope to see more of that from him.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
Curiously, I agree. Even though he's captain, he needs to realise that he is our best forward and he is entitled to be up there marking the ball for a shot on goal.
That said, he has not been in good form up forward of late, and I admit I cringe when he lines up now. Lots of practise needs to be had. Playing up the ground so much won't really help him there - we need targets up forward! Notice how well he did when he was in the forward line last week.
And particularly I don't think we can go without him up forward this weekend, especially if Lucas is out. Can't have one 'gun' forward up one end and not have Lloydy doing his best at the other end.
Curiously, I agree. Even though he's captain, he needs to realise that he is our best forward and he is entitled to be up there marking the ball for a shot on goal.
That said, he has not been in good form up forward of late, and I admit I cringe when he lines up now. Lots of practise needs to be had. Playing up the ground so much won't really help him there - we need targets up forward! Notice how well he did when he was in the forward line last week.
And particularly I don't think we can go without him up forward this weekend, especially if Lucas is out. Can't have one 'gun' forward up one end and not have Lloydy doing his best at the other end.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
813.
813.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
Yeah he should played so much better and kicked so many more goals when he took the ball himself instead of dishing it off and he worries to much about his other teammates getting the ball.
Yeah he should played so much better and kicked so many more goals when he took the ball himself instead of dishing it off and he worries to much about his other teammates getting the ball.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
818.
818.
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Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
Do you think he will reach the 1000 goal mark before he retires?
Do you think he will reach the 1000 goal mark before he retires?
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
Yes mate.
Yes mate.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
824.
824.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
How many times was he triple teamed ? Ratten obviously had the plan of helping the young carlton fullback at all times " get back, in numbers and chop the young bloke out" Painfully obvious. Magnificent game from The Captain.
How many times was he triple teamed ? Ratten obviously had the plan of helping the young carlton fullback at all times " get back, in numbers and chop the young bloke out" Painfully obvious. Magnificent game from The Captain.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
8 contested marks last week. A.F.L high for `07
8 contested marks last week. A.F.L high for `07
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
828.
828.
Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
829.
829.
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Re: 18. Matthew Lloyd
He will be at 900 goals next season if he keeps the same average of goals as this season and plays 22 games.
He will be at 900 goals next season if he keeps the same average of goals as this season and plays 22 games.
