Yeah Pav uses his left plenty, always has.
On a related note I was staggered to see MJ go on the left on the weekend, can't recall him ever using it before. Was a rare occasion where his side-step didn't work.
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Yeah Pav uses his left plenty, always has.
On a related note I was staggered to see MJ go on the left on the weekend, can't recall him ever using it before. Was a rare occasion where his side-step didn't work.
Maybe a strange bump but Ross mentioned that with Pearce going forward and doing well that Tabs would no longer be 'gifted games' or something to that effect. With Zac having another rest and Pearce potentially going back again, will Tabs have it in him to lift to another level? Essentially this means second efforts, which seem almost non existent with this young man.
What do you guys think? Can Tabs lift or could this be the end?
What do you guys think? Can Tabs lift or could this be the end?
I don't think it is the end, he is what 22 yrs old? But it is a fact he has been gifted games, I don't think he'd get a game at many other clubs, Carlton & Brisbane perhaps, every other team would have 2 better key forwards, maybe even 3. I think we play our best footy with him in the role but look at how often he is subbed and that would suggest he isn't rated that highly by Ross & co.
He is out of contract but I don't think teams would be banging down the door to sign him.
He is out of contract but I don't think teams would be banging down the door to sign him.
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Yeah he's going to have to lift given Ross seemed to like Alex's game on the weekend. I still think Taberner does a good job at that lead up CHF role where he's getting the ball 70/80 out. He seems to mark it there a lot better and has a decent kick for spotting another target.
But as many point out, the hands inside 50 and the second efforts are barely a step above woeful.
The thing is that if Pav and McPharlin go next year then Pearce would be a good chance to move back to defence anyway, which leads us back to square 1.
But as many point out, the hands inside 50 and the second efforts are barely a step above woeful.
The thing is that if Pav and McPharlin go next year then Pearce would be a good chance to move back to defence anyway, which leads us back to square 1.
He plays a position that we don't have a lot of competition for so I guess it is far from the end.
He is also progressing as any young forward does (inconsistently) other than maybe the out and out stars. There is a lot to like about Tabs especially his elite running which he needs to start using at AFL level. He will get more opportunities and he will start to clunk those marks, I still see him nailing down a position one day (next 1-2 years).
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Still not seeing huge scores without him in the team. And it's not an option to have him not in team and no replacement. A. Pearce can be replacement but otherwise need Tabs there. Refer Hawthorn game forward line.
As has been said McPharlin and Dawson aren't gojng to be around for much longer so A Pearce will likely be a KPD long term. At least with KPF we have a few others down the list. KPD very scarce outside current playing bunch plus MJ.
As has been said McPharlin and Dawson aren't gojng to be around for much longer so A Pearce will likely be a KPD long term. At least with KPF we have a few others down the list. KPD very scarce outside current playing bunch plus MJ.
Tabs has just signed a two year contract extension.
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-08-03/the-best-is-yet-to-come-taberner
http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-08-03/the-best-is-yet-to-come-taberner
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Good on him and the club. Worth persisting with, has elite running capacity and knows where to go to get the ball. Just needs to tidy up his skills which will come with time.
Most KPF's don't hit there peak until 25-26 years old. Matt is only just 22. Time is on his side.
Most KPF's don't hit there peak until 25-26 years old. Matt is only just 22. Time is on his side.
There's another sexy little Easter-egg in that press release too:
"Taberner extended his contract by two years, is one of two recent recruits, along with Connor Blakely, to have re-signed on with the club this week."
EDIT: whoops - Missed this one: http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2015-08-03/blakely-to-remain-in-purple
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Good to see Tabs named for Saturday. Now to prove his worth!
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Well lets hope.
The 'haters' don't have much expectation for him, all we want is that he competes i.e brings ball to ground and actually makes a contest. We all know about his deficiencies marking the ball, but we need a contest. Which is why many of us prefer AP up front even though, Tabs is a better kick at goal.
I like Langdon but he is far to conventional as a footballer to wear the enigmatic number 26.
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How many times have the words 'Pavlich the target' been said today?
And how often has he been surrounded by three Swans?
Taberner would've been very useful.
And how often has he been surrounded by three Swans?
Taberner would've been very useful.
We overcompensated for bad weather that didn't eventuate - extra tall up forward would have sorted a lot of the structural issues.
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He MUST play in 2 weeks, we will get destroyed by Lake & Gibson if we don't have the extra tall.
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Admitted in presser that he should've played. Big one tomorrow.
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