Witts go clunkity clunk
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The blast he got from Bucks has done him a World of Good
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I was on the Witts train before it was cool. Been saying for 2 years now that he was going to be something special.
Been saying for nearly 2 years now that he and Grundy would eventually be the best ruck duo in the league by a long way.
You chumps are all just catching up now
Been saying for nearly 2 years now that he and Grundy would eventually be the best ruck duo in the league by a long way.
You chumps are all just catching up now
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I was on the Witts train before it was cool. Been saying for 2 years now that he was going to be something special.
Been saying for nearly 2 years now that he and Grundy would eventually be the best ruck duo in the league by a long way.
You chumps are all just catching up now
We be chump
Wittsy go clunk
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Hale and Ceglar still smashed him, despite some encouraging signs.
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We were winning the overall ruck battle before Grundy was subbed out, then Witts impact in the second dropped and Hale and Ceglar played better.
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They'd also taken more marks inside 50 and kicked goals, whilst leading the clearances at half time.
The signs were promising, he finally didn't look feeble, he was still beaten.
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Pretty sure Hale and Ceglar kicked there goals after half time, but yeah not arguing against Hale and Ceglar winning the battle.
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All our players were beaten, but that's not what this thread is about. It's about the rapid development of Wittsy, and looking forward to his next year of development.
Also, clunk.
Based on what exactly?
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Wittsy times time = testicle power
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I am not even going to bother saying as you just say I am wrong
No, I'd just like hear some reasoning rather than just your bias.
Most people would agree Witts has had a better season
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You made it pretty easy for him in the first place..
I'm a little confused with some posters expectations of a 21 year old ruckman, in basically his 2nd season. I certainly wouldn't have expected him to beat a 30 year old veteran, who is also a very competent AFL ruckman, in Hale. Who'd have thought Witts would tire allowing Hale to drift forward for marks inside 50? 
Hale does this well against most rucks let alone a 21 year old.
Witts marking has come along very nicely. Our ruck development has certainly improved over the part 2 years, compared to what it was the previous 10+ years.
Hale does this well against most rucks let alone a 21 year old.Witts marking has come along very nicely. Our ruck development has certainly improved over the part 2 years, compared to what it was the previous 10+ years.
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I'm a little confused with some posters expectations of a 21 year old ruckman, in basically his 2nd season. I certainly wouldn't have expected him to beat a 30 year old veteran, who is also a very competent AFL ruckman, in Hale. Who'd have thought Witts would tire allowing Hale to drift forward for marks inside 50?
Witts marking has come along very nicely. Our ruck development has certainly improved over the part 2 years, compared to what is was the previous 10+ years.
I think the main issue is that he tired very quickly, he looked down and out by 3 quarter time, basically stopped chasing his opponent in the fourth. Although this probably has a lot to do with the fact it was the last game of the season.
The contested marking was certainly a highlight though.
This aspect of the game was my main concern with both of those boys sionce Pies always seem to lack that ruckman who can take the mark on half back flank from the kick in. If he can do that and Grundy can also take contested marks around the ground it could be very effective in taking a safer route to goal or taking the heat off when the opposition has momentum.
I was also a bit unsure long term as to whether both could play inn the same team but if they can both take contested marks and go up forward it would make Pies very dangerous.
I was also a bit unsure long term as to whether both could play inn the same team but if they can both take contested marks and go up forward it would make Pies very dangerous.
I was on the Witts train before it was cool. Been saying for 2 years now that he was going to be something special.
Been saying for nearly 2 years now that he and Grundy would eventually be the best ruck duo in the league by a long way.
You chumps are all just catching up now
yeah well I* was the one who rang hine and told him to have a look.
*Not a lot of truth in this
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Those stats get overblown by the overall team performance. It's like saying Breust is better than Jamie Elliot for example because he's kicked more goals. Swap them into the opposite teams and let's see how much the stats swing.
Raw stats are a horrible way to compare performance in a team sport
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Time for a new bold predictions thread. Wittsy will be in the top five AFL ruckmen within two years.
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I too have always been a big fan of Witts, not only for his ruck work and kicking but his work on the ground. For a big man his work below the knees is very good.I was on the Witts train before it was cool. Been saying for 2 years now that he was going to be something special.
Been saying for nearly 2 years now that he and Grundy would eventually be the best ruck duo in the league by a long way.
You chumps are all just catching up now
Don't know how anyone can compare him to Hale or anyone else unless they are comparing at the same age. I looked up at the stats at half time and our rucks were ahead on hit-outs and also to advantage. After half time, the Hawks moved up several gears in so far as the rucks were concerned and we had only Witts and Gualt in the ruck - how can you can you compare Witts and Gault to Hale and Ceglar?
Some perspective please.
Anyway, I know that I am happy to go with Witts, Grundy and perhaps Gault for the next few years than have Hale, McEvoy and Ceglar.
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Thanks mate. this is what we want the big fella doing !
