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Opinion Luke Ball must be at Collingwood in 2015 (poll added) (Thread now closed)
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Morganashlee
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We need to keep him on our list purely for his professionalism.
I seem to remember when Caff, Krak and Ball all did their knees,
Caff said that it was Ball that kept him going and motivated,with his dedication, preparation and desire to get back out on the track with the boys.
I seem to remember when Caff, Krak and Ball all did their knees,
Caff said that it was Ball that kept him going and motivated,with his dedication, preparation and desire to get back out on the track with the boys.
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Adams last 2-3 Games in Ball’s Postion was very good and There is nothing to say he wouldn’t be a Gun in that Postion.
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A month ago i would have been happy to see him go (if he wanted to) After watching the VFL game v Essendon i changed my mind. His effort and desire at the man and the ball stood out like dogs balls. He is now (post Maxy) the best leader we have, a true pro.
He doesn't have to play all season, no interstate travel, give him more responsibility. If Luke Ball calls out a youngster they'd better listen
He doesn't have to play all season, no interstate travel, give him more responsibility. If Luke Ball calls out a youngster they'd better listen
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Keep him in 2015, give him a rookie mentor role in 2016. I've become convinced we need him at the club until our future core players (Kennedy, Broomhead, Freeman, Karnezis, Frost, Seedsman, Witts, Grundy, Keeffe, Williams, Adams and Scharenberg all reach an average of 50-70 games). With no Maxwell, we have virtually no other senior leadership outside of Pendlebury and Lumumba.
He doesn't need to be in the 22, or play every game. But he needs to be there, setting standards on the training track, tutoring guys like Adams and Freeman. Also makes a handy ace up the sleeve as a pack crunching sub/finals specialist.
He doesn't need to be in the 22, or play every game. But he needs to be there, setting standards on the training track, tutoring guys like Adams and Freeman. Also makes a handy ace up the sleeve as a pack crunching sub/finals specialist.
He is a fantastic leader and role model to have around the club and I hope he goes around for one more year. Even when playing at VFL level, he is a great mentor to the young lads developing there.
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Luke Ball MUST stay, and do more of this:
His finest hour.
His finest hour.
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I remember there was an episode of the club last year, for his 200th. He told his mum he wants to play 100 games for the club so I think it's a milestone he wants to reach.
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that would be nice... but I don't see him playing 19 games next year (or staying on any longer than that).
It all comes down to fitness and where his mind's at, and thats something only he and the Club has a good idea of.
If we think he is fit enough to even play half the games next year - then we should keep him. If we think that is too much of a gamble, or if his mind isn't in it to play on - then consider dropping him from the squad... but keep him around the club for coaching/development. (Maybe even rookie list him like Huddo if he is ok with that)
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There are times when he just seems far too slow. But I have loved that man and the number 12 ever since he came to the club. He shows so much leadership and that is something we are lacking. As long as he understands that he will always have to earn his spot and may be spending time in the VFL I can't see a reason to not keep him on the list!
It really is a win win situation. Either Ball is in great form and plays in the AFL or he struggles and gives leadership around the club and to the young players in the VFL.
It really is a win win situation. Either Ball is in great form and plays in the AFL or he struggles and gives leadership around the club and to the young players in the VFL.
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The loss of Maxwell has highlighted the lack of leadership in the place. I can't see why Ball can't be a regular sub much like Gia did for the Dogs.
When the pace of the game has slowed down in the 2nd half, Ball can be of highest value with his intelligence and decision-making. He'd know what to do depending on the situation rather than just trying to pick up lots of possessions that the younger kids tend to do.
When the pace of the game has slowed down in the 2nd half, Ball can be of highest value with his intelligence and decision-making. He'd know what to do depending on the situation rather than just trying to pick up lots of possessions that the younger kids tend to do.
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But the Question is does Bucks want him to stay?
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Keen for Ball to stay. We need an elder leader to help out Pendles around the ground on game day.
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I don't even know why it's being discussed internally (discussion on here is warranted).
We have one of the youngest lists league wide so sacrificing experience is the last thing we're in a position to do.
We have one of the youngest lists league wide so sacrificing experience is the last thing we're in a position to do.
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Was about to point out this as no one until the last post had mentioned it.
With Caff out next year and our lack of leaders I think it's a no-brainer that they keep him on. Caff being down brings our on-field leaders down by one more, and we are without a tagger.
I don't see why both Ball and Adams can't play together and rotate between defensive midfield and defensive forward, Ball especially should be able to take on the bigger-bodied opposition midfielders whilst he mentors Adams and the other young blokes.
He wants to go on so unless there's some sort of Daisy-like injury going on that we don't know about the sign him up now!
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