I'm glad there's a cleanout on a few fronts. For the first time in a while, I'm excited to see what happens.
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Allison next year is apparently a gun in the making.Any oncoming academy players or father son selections beyond this year we can look forward, knowing the unlikeliness of a go home factor?
Im kinda with you on this one. Its not all doom and gloom. Just yet. If we thought the 2013 draft and trade period was monumental to our future we where wrong.I'm glad there's a cleanout on a few fronts. For the first time in a while, I'm excited to see what happens.
Very much with you guys on this.We can either listen to the gossip , or the commentary such as King's, attempts sensible analysis. When I hear the name Leuenberger, I can't help thinking Selwood !! Reddon was average....it looks crook when such an exodus occurs, but we will benefit. For example,an extra one or two of this year's brilliant group come within reach.I had neither in my starting 22 next year for what it's worth. I am more concerned about support facilities and personnel. These need urgent address and I agree we need to press the Board and Admin hard on this.Here's a squad of 22 that could play finals in 2 years,if not next.This year 24 players have had a game good enough to rate a vote in the top five players in that game.
....apologies, Taylor in for Mcgrath !Very much with you guys on this.We can either listen to the gossip , or the commentary such as King's, attempts sensible analysis. When I hear the name Leuenberger, I can't help thinking Selwood !! Reddon was average....it looks crook when such an exodus occurs, but we will benefit. For example,an extra one or two of this year's brilliant group come within reach.I had neither in my starting 22 next year for what it's worth. I am more concerned about support facilities and personnel. These need urgent address and I agree we need to press the Board and Admin hard on this.Here's a squad of 22 that could play finals in 2 years,if not next.
Harwood Beasley Clarke
Gardiner Close Cutler
Hanley Beames McStay
Mayes Andrews Christenson
Schache Freeman Green
Martin Rockliffe Robinson
Zorko,Dawson,Rich,McGrath.
Paparone,Beames C ,Robinson in the mix.
Taylor looks super threatening around goals when he weaves in and around the players. Very accurate as well. Definitly has improved as the year has gone on.
I think Mcstays season has mirrored Gunstons second season in many ways. 19 goals for the year is a solid effort in a team averaging 56 points a game. He kicked two today, but played IMO his best overall forward role. he clunked great marks, set up several goals, kicked two himself, and provided some fierce structure to our attack.
Can't wait to see how he goes next year. 30+ isn't out of the question depending on our teams development IMO. Also, he loves the Lions
A couple of things I have noticed lately and not just in our win...
1. Get the ball into Dawson's hand, he is a nice field kick from what I can tell
2. Billy Evans hasn't done a lot so far, but there is something about him I just can't put my finger on. I'm a fan I think he'll develop quite nicely
3. Tom Cutler has really bulked up and has been getting quite physical
Good post, I agree with all of this.
Dawson is a very solid field kick, and has a bigger build than I realised. I think he really likes the role in defence, which is handy.
I worry a little about Billy Evans's kicking, but otherwise he has a lot of nice attributes. He is kind of like a Lester type, except I think his hands are a bit better where Lester is a much more effective forward.
Cutler is one of my favourites. I think he's going to be a ripping player. He's got a really broad frame, and has a really impressive burst of pace. Other than the occasional brain freeze, he has a pretty penetrating kick too. He's exciting.
I think he'll end up in the midfield at some point in the future. One particular bit of play in which he knocked a Bulldogs play who was over the ball off his feet and then won it himself really stood out yesterday for me.3. Tom Cutler has really bulked up and has been getting quite physical
Starting to show some good mongrel and get a bit chirpy which is a good sign I think,means his confidence is growing.I think he'll ed up in the midfield at some point in the future. One particular bit of play in which he knocked a Bulldogs play who was over the ball off his feet and then won it himself really stood out yesterday for me.
Zorko had been great, but I really prefer him running than kicking as his running is incredibly damaging. Agree with Hanley giving us zip too, even Cutler does it a bit.... add onto that Harwood who also has a good turn of pace at times. The more good kicks we get the better too, Hanley and Rich are good long kicks, but one more woild be awesomeZorko for mine has been in alwost career best form these last few weeks. Really hard to contain and along with Hanley yesterday gave us some real zip.
Midfield is in good shape even if we lose Redden.