Analysis The Disciples of Daniel the Diminutive, elite footballer

[dogwatch]

The debate is over.

/thread

 

[Mattdougie]

The debate is over.

/thread

Considering he didn’t play half back Most of the night I’m not sure it is

Our back six was Wood Keath Cordy Crozier Williams JJ With Caleb playing as the plus one which he is no doubt very good at if teams allow that to happen. The good teams don’t

Caleb did push back but he also play far further up at times tonight also.

His heat map is no different to the 6 backline players I mentioned above but he definitely had more ball further up than inside 50 which is the role many of us want him to play.

 

[BEaston]

10 Score Involvements tonight. TEN!!! That is an outstanding number for a forward, let alone for someone playing in the back half. Just ridiculous.

(league leader Tom Hawkins averages 7.8 per game)

 

[ScragCity]

Considering he didn’t play half back Most of the night I’m not sure it is

Our back six was Wood Keath Cordy Crozier Williams JJ

Caleb did push back but he also play far further up at times tonight also.

Just admit that you were wrong mate. Quit doubling down and making yourself look even more silly. It's nothing new that our defenders will press up the ground at times. He played the exact same role he has been.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

And he is still only young, has not come close to peak 25-26 onwards. GUN

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Considering he didn’t play half back Most of the night I’m not sure it is

Our back six was Wood Keath Cordy Crozier Williams JJ With Caleb playing as the plus one which he is no doubt very good at if teams allow that to happen. The good teams don’t

Caleb did push back but he also play far further up at times tonight also.

His heat map is no different to the 6 backline players I mentioned above but he definitely had more ball further up than inside 50 which is the role many of us want him to play.

 

[mattwa]

Almost is the AA HBF atm. He's been close to bog in the three wins. He's just so clean and composed with the ball. One or two more big games and he will get more AA talk from the media

 

[stefoid]

Durea is going to find it hard to crack into the backline.

 

[BEaston]

No surprise either, that now our midfield is applying pressure on the ball and our defence has a chance to set up correctly he's not getting caught out 1v1 or on the last line.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Considering he didn’t play half back Most of the night I’m not sure it is

Our back six was Wood Keath Cordy Crozier Williams JJ With Caleb playing as the plus one which he is no doubt very good at if teams allow that to happen. The good teams don’t

Caleb did push back but he also play far further up at times tonight also.

His heat map is no different to the 6 backline players I mentioned above but he definitely had more ball further up than inside 50 which is the role many of us want him to play.

Started every centre bounce inside def 50. 7 disposals inside def 50. 10 disposals between there and the middle of the ground (halfback). 4 disposals fwd half of ground.

I’m embarrassed for you MD.

 

[bobs head soup]

Would be leading the Sutton Medal voting at present I reckon

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

I think there has definitely been a change in Daniel’s positioning over the last year. He’s taking far less kick ins and rarely finds himself in our defensive goal-square.

There was a spell last year where he’d repeatedly find himself mis-matched deep in defence. That doesn’t seem to happen anymore. I’m not sure if I’ve just agreed with MD here...

I think Bevo, Daniel and his team-mates all deserve credit for the improvement. Perhaps there has been a bigger focus on not letting Daniel get isolated when the opposition are in possession.

He was bloody great last night. His centre of gravity is so low. Just love watching him with ball in hand. So composed and so intelligent. We’re lucky to have him.

 

[LittleG]

Gotta feel sorry for MD. The politically correct, lefty, commie, ALP sympathizers are ganging up on him again.

A victim of remorseless ‘facts’.

 

[bresker]

His move from kick in duties & the acquisition of Keef have been major factors in his improvement. He no longer has to dash back to cover holes & Williams doesn’t mess about , if there’s nothing on it’s a good old roost to the wings. Caleb’s cleverness doesn’t translate well to kick ins.

 

[Mattdougie]

I think there has definitely been a change in Daniel’s positioning over the last year. He’s taking far less kick ins and rarely finds himself in our defensive goal-square.

There was a spell last year where he’d repeatedly find himself mis-matched deep in defence. That doesn’t seem to happen anymore. I’m not sure if I’ve just agreed with MD here...

I think Bevo, Daniel and his team-mates all deserve credit for the improvement. Perhaps there has been a bigger focus on not letting Daniel get isolated when the opposition are in possession.

He was bloody great last night. His centre of gravity is so low. Just love watching him with ball in hand. So composed and so intelligent. We’re lucky to have him.

That is exactly what I was saying

He is clearly not as deep as often as previously

 

[Charlie Bucket]

CD’s heat maps from Rd1 onwards last year...

 

[Charlie Bucket]

CD’s Heat maps from this year Rd1 onwards...

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Zero evidence that his involvement down back has changed from Rd1 last year to Rd5 of this year.

Not sure why some are doubling down on their inaccurate comments.

Quite laughable actually.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

What about the decision making and skill in two plays. The kick off ground that went 30 metres to a player on his own when under the pressure an intentional play. Then the mark and kick basically one action to hit target at pace. They were elite plays you cannot teach that you must be born with that ability.

 

[ScragCity]

Zero evidence that his involvement down back has changed from Rd1 last year to Rd5 of this year.

Not sure why some are doubling down on their inaccurate comments.

Quite laughable actually.

Its incredible to witness the lengths that people will go to to avoid accepting that they were wrong.

 

[Mattdougie]

This thread keep lighting up its amazing how many people I have on ignore now and haven’t had a single issue with anyone for weeks.

Great win and CD played well in his new role

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Zero evidence that his involvement down back has changed from Rd1 last year to Rd5 of this year.

Not sure why some are doubling down on their inaccurate comments.

Quite laughable actually.

What’s laughable is expecting a heat map to tell the full story of a game.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Its incredible to witness the lengths that people will go to to avoid accepting that they were wrong.

The kick in one is one of the most baffling. Up until last night, CD was taking the majority of kick ins. Even last week against the Swans he took all bar 2.

I suppose if they’ve got to the stage where they make stuff up to try and back their inaccurate comments, there’s zero chance they’ll admit they were wrong.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

What’s laughable is expecting a heat map to tell the full story of a game.

Considering the argument is around CD’s positioning on the field, It’s a perfect representation of where CD impacts the game, Mantis. It also explains that from one week to the next over the last 12-18 mths, CD impacts the game in different areas of the ground with the majority being the back half. Some weeks between def 50 and the middle, others more so inside def 50. Zero consistency, and zero evidence that his game has changed.

How does a playmaker like Daniel play and have real influence on a game in areas that he hasn’t touched the ball?
I’m interested to hear your take Mantis.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Caleb’s best work is done on the run, where he reacts to situations instinctively and has lightning reflexes. That’s why kicking out to contests is not his forte.