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A cop out for what exactly?
Phillips' performance so far. Why didn't he elaborate on how he is developing him and why? I haven't worked out if he's protecting Phillips or himself.
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A cop out for what exactly?
I'm a sheep because I think a kid who didn't play any footy last year shouldn't be sent to go head to head with Tim Taranto or Clayton Oliver.
David Noble is also a sheep it seems.
Ffs.
I'm genuinely confused. How would it be protecting himself? Noble wasn't even at the club when we drafted Will. As for protecting Will I'm not even sure he needs to, the club has already made it pretty clear his fitness/conditioning isn't great after a year out of football, healing from a bad injury last year, and then having a shortened and interrupted pre season.Phillips' performance so far. Why didn't he elaborate on how he is developing him and why? I haven't worked out if he's protecting Phillips or himself.
I agree mate .It is his what, his fourth game?
Jeez some people sook.
I'm genuinely confused. How would it be protecting himself? Noble wasn't even at the club when we drafted Will. As for protecting Will I'm not even sure he needs to, the club has already made it pretty clear his fitness/conditioning isn't great after a year out of football, healing from a bad injury last year, and then having a shortened and interrupted pre season.
As to elaborating on how they're developing him I thought it was pretty clear they're trying to make him a more versatile player while still giving him some midfield minutes. If you disagree with that approach then that's fine and I can respect that, but I don't think there's anything too wrong with what they are doing when you consider all the factors.
Take your pick of reasons. Underdone in the preseason and copped two minor injuries/niggles since the real stuff has started, playing predominantly in the ruck in the VFL which is analogous to what his position would be if he replaces Goldy as opposed to what his role would be if he played seniors, we already have over a dozen kids with bugger all experience playing which is arguably already too many, or maybe they just think Campbell right now is a better option that Xerri when it comes to the performance of the team as a whole. Not really sure it's double standards. Ruck and the defence are probably the only areas of the ground where AFL listed players might properly develop in the VFL considering the state of the squad tbqh.So why can't we develop Xerri in the firsts too instead of that plodder Campbell. Double ******* standards AGAIN.
For the simple reason that he is not a high draft pick. High draft picks get very preferential treatment.So why can't we develop Xerri in the firsts too instead of that plodder Campbell. Double ******* standards AGAIN.
Voice of reason Dev. Love your workTake your pick of reasons. Underdone in the preseason and copped two minor injuries/niggles since the real stuff has started, playing predominantly in the ruck in the VFL which is analogous to what his position would be if he replaces Goldy as opposed to what his role would be if he played seniors, we already have over a dozen kids with bugger all experience playing which is arguably already too many, or maybe they just think Campbell right now is a better option that Xerri when it comes to the performance of the team as a whole. Not really sure it's double standards. Ruck and the defence are probably the only areas of the ground where AFL listed players might properly develop in the VFL considering the state of the squad tbqh.
This is why you're a sheep. I'm having a crack at Noble. You should stop jumping immediately to the defence of any criticism aimed at the club which you always do. Baaaaa
Its a cop out by Noble.
What exactly do you think Will Phillips should be doing so far? Is it X number of touches, more time in the middle? You're criticising his performance, so tell us what your standard is.Phillips' performance so far. Why didn't he elaborate on how he is developing him and why? I haven't worked out if he's protecting Phillips or himself.
Could be a good opportunity for Will with LDU out this week to log some centre bounce minutes
My primary concern with the playing group is the lack of trust between players, except for Tom Powell, they're all trying to be the hero and carry on their own. Reminds me of carlton a few years ago.Yeah, Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Gawn etc., will be the perfect easy baptism for him.
Now LDU's confidence is shot & Bailey is struggling in the seconds. Hideous list management. Just hideous.
My primary concern with the playing group is the lack of trust between players, except for Tom Powell, they're all trying to be the hero and carry on their own. Reminds me of carlton a few years ago.
But anyway, I like to stay optimistic so hopefully Will can make the most of this opportunity.
Yeah, stepho is built for heroics. Would love to see where Noble puts these kids in a full healthy team though. I miss Taz and Frog.Some seem to be that way, but then you have others like Ats and Young who appear to be following the gamelan with ball in hand even if it's not working out. Also a handful who are actually being heroes, specifically Stephenson who is possibly the only player consistently being both a key part of scoring chains and also kicking goals himself. Including one or two quite arrogant shots which have worked out. He really is a beast of a kid in that regard, so much potential to build into still.
BaaaaaaRighto sook.
This kind of high quality exchange is why I come here.Baaaaaa
Had that nice centre clearance today.
I thought he played well. He is starting to get into the game a bit more. No worse than Jy when he started out.