Breakout Year in 2014

[Mr Ripper]

Had to Google it, but well done Rip.

And that's about as contemporary as I get, too.

 

[GumbyRules]

I had a premonition straight after the draft that Robertson was going to be a gun for us. That was even before I saw how big he was.

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[bhys16]

Beams or Golby for me.. either has the talent and natural footy instincts to take the next step given some injury luck.. I keep forgetting how young Golbs is and his background/injury history, has become a very accomplished HBF or small shutdown Def with plenty of potential for growth.. Beams run and carry and foot skills will become very obvious to all if he can stay fit..

but really with so many talented young kids on the 3rd youngest list in the comp,
literally 3/4 of the squad could be the breakout candidate..

 

[Dan12]

Golby has steadily improved the past three years. For him to have a 'breakout' year he'd have to become an elite small defender, defensive mid or winger imo. I don't think it's likely. Beams on the other hand I think is a really good chance of a breakout year.

 

[Pacman82]

I'm hoping Marco Paparone has a breakout year, we need a tall target up forward.

Hoping he can take a leaf out of Jeremy Cameron's book.

 

[bhys16]

"Golby has steadily improved the past three years. For him to have a 'breakout' year he'd have to become an elite small defender, defensive mid or winger imo. I don't think it's likely."
fair call, on the criteria of breakout your probably right bout golbs, but with leppa coming in, ive got a really good feeling about how our defence will play. the progress of players like Rance and Morris the last couple of years under his tutelage makes me think that could easily be Clarke and Golby for us.. or Harwood for that matter.. exciting times ahead i reckon

 

[Skoob]

Golby only needs his kicking to hit targets for him to have a breakout season. His work ethic and abilities just need that finishing polish. His incremental improvement in decision making and knowing where to be and go will continue (hopefully) and just needs to be able to finish to really take a big step up.

 

[irel]

I had a premonition straight after the draft that Robertson was going to be a gun for us. That was even before I saw how big he was.

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Size matters, see.

 

[Elixuh]

Mayes and Clarke. I think they'll both, notwithstanding injury/suspension, play every game in 2014.

 

[snooplions]

Who will be the top three leading goal kickers for the lions in 2013?
I'm thinking:
1. Lisle: 30-45 goals
2. Brown 25-35 goals
3. Green 20-25 goals.

Staker and Zorko not too far away, but I'm predicting a breakout year for Lisle where he cements his spot.

 

[13Beast]

Could probably name 15 players on our list who are all potentially ready to explode next season.

Names in a hat and pick one?

Exciting times ahead my fellow Lions brethren.

 

[borrat]

defitnetly josh green if he can get more midfield which he should if taylor can play in the forward line

 

[PTizzle]

Who will be the top three leading goal kickers for the lions in 2013?
I'm thinking:
1. Lisle: 30-45 goals
2. Brown 25-35 goals
3. Green 20-25 goals.

Staker and Zorko not too far away, but I'm predicting a breakout year for Lisle where he cements his spot.

Not to sound disrespectful to the great man, but I think the best thing for our goalkicking tally next year is if Brown doesn't top it. So I hope you're right!

 

[Ironmonger]

Staker was really quite a consistent goalkicker in the second half of the season. I think if Paparone or McGuane could help him out pushing further up the wing Staker could get 45 odd goals playing as a bit more of a conventional forward.

 

[Harris Specter]

I'd like to see Lester consistently get 25+ posessions and see him dominate games.

 

[Ironmonger]

I'd like to see Lester consistently get 25+ posessions and see him dominate games.

I would also like that. But for the moment I'll be happy if he consistently contributes and gets 5 clearances per game.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

I'd like to see Lester consistently get 25+ posessions and see him dominate games.

Certainly 20+. And while not wanting to derail this useful thread, I think we need to increase our possessions generally next year, particularly now we won't have Simon Black. Not simply by racking up possessions through over-use, but by winning it more often at the contest.

 

[mikey127]

I'm a huge lester fan and happy to be proved wrong but don't think he will ever be a break out star. I see lester a little bit like a bigger version of Ashcroft, A player that goes about his business and is ever consistant but underated by those outside our club.

I really think Golby could be a break out player. There was talk that had Golby not had the injuries he had as a junior he could have been a first round draft pick.

 

[lionshine]

I'm a huge lester fan and happy to be proved wrong but don't think he will ever be a break out star. I see lester a little bit like a bigger version of Ashcroft, A player that goes about his business and is ever consistant but underated by those outside our club.

I really think Golby could be a break out player. There was talk that had Golby not had the injuries he had as a junior he could have been a first round draft pick.

Considering the ability he has shown out on the field and his evident work ethic he definitely should have went in the National Draft. He was a rookie draft steal just like Justin Clarke.

 

[Harris Specter]

We do really well with our picks outside the National Draft. The Lions should consider trading all their picks for rookie draft selections.

 

[singaport]

hellofellow lions
First time poster but have followed the bears since inception
I am on the Golby wagon too.If he can stay on his feet in one on ones and improve his d/e he is the most exciting prospect at the club.Love to watch him play and has an X factor that most of our list lack

 

[POBT]

hellofellow lions
First time poster but have followed the bears since inception
I am on the Golby wagon too.If he can stay on his feet in one on ones and improve his d/e he is the most exciting prospect at the club.Love to watch him play and has an X factor that most of our list lack

Welcome singa. You're not alone on that Golby wagon. I'm a big fan, as are a few others.

 

[Lace Out]

I like Golby too along with Harwood and Beams for rising above their respective bases.

 

[James North]

I like Golby too along with Harwood and Beams for rising above their respective bases.

Hardwood is set for a big year I reckon.

 

[Lace Out]

Would probably be better team wise if the most improvement was shown by a tallish goalkicker.Lisle,Martin,Paine,Paparone,Close etc.Not likely but stranger things..