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Oh ok sure. No problem. Would you like some photos? Perhaps some interviews with the physio staff? Maybe an in depth one on one with Sam Walsh? A chat with Bono?
Mr Bono to you.
(aka Paul Hewson)
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Oh ok sure. No problem. Would you like some photos? Perhaps some interviews with the physio staff? Maybe an in depth one on one with Sam Walsh? A chat with Bono?
Im not under estimating Plowman I’m playing him INFRONT of Marchbank.I suspect that's underestimating Plowman. We played with a number of small defenders but he was still taking the most dangerous small forwards. Cameron etc. His versatility is his strength and he is probably our best shut down defender of fast forwards.
The perception of Marchbank on this board is very strange imo. Most people declare him "clear best 22" but then when it actually comes down to it, he's clearly the one that has to miss out.Im not under estimating Plowman I’m playing him INFRONT of Marchbank.
The perception of Marchbank on this board is very strange imo. Most people declare him "clear best 22" but then when it actually comes down to it, he's clearly the one that has to miss out.
I think people love the idea of Marchbank more than what he actually brings. Talented junior, cost us a high pick, people want him to be a mainstay of the defence.
But his disposal is shaky under pressure, he's not quick, doesn't rebound with much authority, and isn't big enough to play on genuine key forwards. He's a pretty decent intercept mark but not as good as either Weitering or Jones in that regard. I also have slight question marks on his mental toughness/mongrel.
With the added spectre of a serious injury and long rehab stint this year, I'm not expecting big things from Marchy in 2020. He's still a talented player but he looms as a depth option until an opportunity arises.
It's just my opinion, no need to respond like that.Rubbish.
He's clearly best 22. He plays the 3rd tall position. It seems people can't remember his talent due to the injuries.
Rubbish.
He's clearly best 22. He plays the 3rd tall position. It seems people can't remember his talent due to the injuries.
I can. Marchbank is easily best 22 as a talent.
The only thing that may get in his way, other than form or injury, is a possible need to be smaller in the back half.
That may or may not happen, but as far as Marchbank goes - He's a beauty.
In terms of the "too tall argument", people seem to mistake Plowman's role in the team.
While he's capable of playing the 3rd tall, it's not really what he's best suited to, or the most advantageous position for us.
Cutting up the likes of Charlie Cameron, standing Dusty etc. is what we need him for.
Then Marchy as the 3rd tall/intercept player.
I won't enter the 'best 22' debate, but he's easily a better intercept mark then Jones. Not much would separate him, Weitering and Doc at their best.He's a pretty decent intercept mark but not as good as either Weitering or Jones in that regard.
It is mainly Marchbank's tendency to slow down our ball movement and miss targets which hurts the team coming out of defence.
The perception of Marchbank on this board is very strange imo. Most people declare him "clear best 22" but then when it actually comes down to it, he's clearly the one that has to miss out.
I think people love the idea of Marchbank more than what he actually brings. Talented junior, cost us a high pick, people want him to be a mainstay of the defence.
But his disposal is shaky under pressure, he's not quick, doesn't rebound with much authority, and isn't big enough to play on genuine key forwards. He's a pretty decent intercept mark but not as good as either Weitering or Jones in that regard. I also have slight question marks on his mental toughness/mongrel.
With the added spectre of a serious injury and long rehab stint this year, I'm not expecting big things from Marchy in 2020. He's still a talented player but he looms as a depth option until an opportunity arises.
Fit or unfit, Marchy plays a different role to Plow...Fit March is a big upgrade on Plow
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There's a fair chance that he'll be playing in the VAFA.Webb isn’t training with us.
Yeah...nah. Jones is in the best few intercept marks in the league. Marchbank is good, Jones is next level.I won't enter the 'best 22' debate, but he's easily a better intercept mark then Jones. Not much would separate him, Weitering and Doc at their best.