I can only assume the kicking coach(es) are working with him overtime. Given his obvious strength at taking a pack mark I'm happy to give his kicking a bit longer and suggest work on his ability to spot another player closer in.
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There will be mistakes made but it is important we rebuild with the right calibre of talented players across each line. We have been where we are for a decade plus now.....things have to change!
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I'd almost suggest Waite would be at turn expense of Boyd.
We have this strange rotating CHF thing we've been doing so either Boyd or patton would have to develop a tank to slot into the forward structure we have.
That is unless we leave them at home and just rotate hendo and cas.
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I can see Cas, Wood and Kruez alternating forward and ruck (resting ruck) Which is funny as Boyd is taller than each of them.
Boyd could be the stay at home leading FF type with Hendo / Waite as our flexible running CHF.
A question comes up, as Cas and Boyd are similar types, will they get in the way of each other?
Should Waite remain at Carlton then (as has been previously mentioned) he could be utilized on the Wing with licence to go forward.
Although I think he needs a focus to play consistently. I would like him to stay at Carlton on 1 year performance based contracts.
I am not up for trading Jeff G, we wont get any where near his true value at the moment.
I think we should give him time to sort out his off field situation. Let him go home for awhile with support or if necessary bring some of his family support over.
Ultimately I am stoked that we are trying to get Boyd and will fit him into the team anywhere.
Boyd could be the stay at home leading FF type with Hendo / Waite as our flexible running CHF.
A question comes up, as Cas and Boyd are similar types, will they get in the way of each other?
Should Waite remain at Carlton then (as has been previously mentioned) he could be utilized on the Wing with licence to go forward.
Although I think he needs a focus to play consistently. I would like him to stay at Carlton on 1 year performance based contracts.
I am not up for trading Jeff G, we wont get any where near his true value at the moment.
I think we should give him time to sort out his off field situation. Let him go home for awhile with support or if necessary bring some of his family support over.
Ultimately I am stoked that we are trying to get Boyd and will fit him into the team anywhere.
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Cas has a pretty big tank for someone his size. I've heard players/coaching staff say it regularly and you can see it in on gameday.
If we have the luxury of playing Boyd next season then its highly possible that Cas could play he more mobile role of the two.
God, I'm uncomfortable mentioning Boyd's name like he was already at the club - jinx material right there.
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We essentially play 3 CHF atm each of the guys take turns pushing up the ground lead to the half back line to link up then return forward.
The next one in line then does this while 1 stays at home and the 3rd around the 50m line. Very interesting to watch and unique forward structure I never see mentioned here but to maintain this and it's potency any incoming forward needs to have the tank to fit in.
It basically means opposition defenders need to rotate on the forward they are playing against ever 2 or 3 minutes rather than have a FF/FB and CHF/CHB match up.
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I guess my question is to what extent does our current forward structure reflect the type of forwards we have at our disposal? If we were to land a gorilla type KPF then there is the chance that MM - the wily old coach - would adjust his forward structure to better suit the strengths of his players.
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This is true I'd just hate for us to lose our potency and unpredictability for sake of a traditional set up.
I have confidence in the coaching staff to come up with a working structure like they have right now. Green seems to be doing his job.
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With Boyd, think Hawkins (but a few years behind).
We'll be fine!
We'll be fine!
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Not doubting his ability at all but regardless of who we pick up be it a trade, FA or draft I'd like to see them fit into our structure as it seems to be coming together nicely. If we have to change the structure I'm happy for that too but I don't want to see us abandon a working set up for the sake of a traditional one just because.
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thats a bit insulting to boyd... but hey time will tell
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thats a bit insulting to boyd... but hey time will tell
Boyd ain't no superstar as of next year
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true, the way i read your post was, hey boyd is another hawkinss, just a few years behind, meaning that his ceiling will be the max of what hawkins can ever produce. I said, or meant, i think you're wrong, and that is insulting Boyd, but time will tell.
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If Boyd comes to us and only gets to Hawkins "best". I would be pretty stoked tbh
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I just read that Alec Waterman wasn't invited to the draft combine. Would that mean maybe the Eagles would get away with using their 3rd pick on him? Maybe there's a chance we could get their 2nd for Jeffy. Everytime I watch them they clearly lack a small forward. It's land of the giants in their forwardline and when the ball hits the deck it just gets run out easily because there's no one there.
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Also last I checked we hadn't actually landed any KPF yet... A lot of talk as of its a done deal, I'd say it's more likely to not happen
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rumour thread ffs.....
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Is no rumour, fact.
You boys on graveyard shift? Or suffer from insomnia....
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Would LeCras fall into small forward category?
Id say undersized hit up forward? Cant remember ever seeing him crumb a pack at full noise n snap a goal like a garlett or betts.
I could be wrong though?
They suffer from something alright. It's not insomnia however...
Maybe the WC Eagles are back to their old staging skills and have deployed Waterman to take a dive and they'll get a free hit later in the draft...?
Could Jeffy get a gig this week @ Subi to showcase those crumbing skills on said oval where he could dominate for WCE?
They were always chasing a small forward in Woosha's reign without success after Sampi. Could still be well regarded to fill a role.
