The King!
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There is a world where he could be the third tall/ spare defender if he got regular opportunity.
Try him forward let him play for the ball
Try him forward let him play for the ball
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Past #10 Aaron Francis
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He wouldn't fit in our forward line, he can mark above his head.
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Francis is a good honest player. Yes he's depth but you know what you get. And before you start he ain't that bad.
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Still waiting on his contact extension. Maybe we're waiting for someone else to be delisted before we commit?
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Tomlinson?
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I'm thinking someone like Marchbank or DGB who are not yet delisted. Seeing what happens to them
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lol that would require the club to do some “recruiting”
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Heading into next year we already have McCartin, Melican, Rampe, Hamling, Edwards, Snell and Cochrane to play KPD / Interceptor. There are promising tall defenders available in the draft. We also have Mills and Blakey available to play 3rd tall in defence if required.
With 4 national draft selections available but only currently 3 senior list spots free, I favour de-listing Francis to free up the 4th spot. I think it's clear Francis is as good as he will ever be, which is clearly not up to the level and its time to replace him with someone who potentially has a higher ceiling.
With 4 national draft selections available but only currently 3 senior list spots free, I favour de-listing Francis to free up the 4th spot. I think it's clear Francis is as good as he will ever be, which is clearly not up to the level and its time to replace him with someone who potentially has a higher ceiling.
He's been tried forward and he looked as natural a fit as I would in the front row of a chorus line.
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I reckon that's an updgrade as a depth player than Francis
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Cochrane is a little different. Don't pigeon hole him as a KPD. He may have played there. Has other qualities as an athlete that allow him to get out on a wing too. Maybe more Blakey than McCartin.
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Won't get into the side as a winger with Errol McInerney and a stack load of flankers there. Just because he is quick doesn't mean he should be on the wing especially if his ball use is horrific
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Maybe not next year. In time things change. So do players. Lots of options for him.
You are very defensive tonight.
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No i just don't believe Sydney are penny pinchers i think they are going to trade 44 to WCE for an F2 next year or to Adelaide for two of their F3s they have
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In fairness, Francis rarely gets beaten 1-on-1. He’s got strength, good bodywork & is bloody tough to be beat in the air.
Lack of pace will always be a limiting factor & he’s not a great kick - but if McCartin stays forward, he becomes more important to the squad.
Lack of pace will always be a limiting factor & he’s not a great kick - but if McCartin stays forward, he becomes more important to the squad.
The lack of pace is an interesting one. I think it's his initial acceleration that is lacking but his closing speed is actually very quick. Gerard Healy actually mentioned his speed in the commentary and I did notice a couple of times he was actually coming in hot when reaching a few contests. He definitely looked the most mobile I've ever seen him.
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Go Franga, hope he has a big year for you boys.
I watched the GC game. It was the most interested in footy that I've seen Frank for years. I really hope he's got that spirit back. The potential player he could be is outstanding.
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He's not Gulden/Campbell level of kick but I think he's a good kick. I think Frang's issues are mostly between the ears - needs to believe in himself, want it, and work for it..
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Fair play good quarter and looked like he could have had 5 goals.
Forward craft always been solid imo.
Not sure he is going to do it again but hope so
Forward craft always been solid imo.
Not sure he is going to do it again but hope so
Great effort today. Came in and actually gave us some bloody movement in forward half...absolutely put some other to shame, and a great example of actually rewarding form.
Strange sub choice though, thought he was coming in to keep the 3 tall forward structure and then swing back if needed.
Don't know if he can reproduce it in a full game, but he earned another go at the very least...would laugh (but also love) if he suddenly clicked and turned out to be the forward solution all along (very low chance of happening, but hope it does, for him and us as a club). He's at least a more viable option than trying to turn McCartin/Hamling into one.
Strange sub choice though, thought he was coming in to keep the 3 tall forward structure and then swing back if needed.
Don't know if he can reproduce it in a full game, but he earned another go at the very least...would laugh (but also love) if he suddenly clicked and turned out to be the forward solution all along (very low chance of happening, but hope it does, for him and us as a club). He's at least a more viable option than trying to turn McCartin/Hamling into one.
You can tell how much natural talent he has when he took that great lead up mark and goal. Read the flight of the ball perfectly. Natural kicking action, clearly has worked really hard in pre season. We desperately need a key forward to step up consistently so the opportunity is there for him to grab particularly with Amartey out.
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