Player Watch Ned Long

[jmac70]

I tend to agree. I think Long projects more as a defensive mid ala Dunkley, and we still need a clearance beast like Oliver in the mix.

It’s not a case of one or the other though.

I disagree.
Long showed great potential as a clearance mid this year and will only get better.

 

[Jelly Bean]

I disagree.
Long showed great potential as a clearance mid this year and will only get better.

This was a really nice way to voice your disagreement and share your opinion. I think many will agree with you on this, and some/many still may not, which is what Bigfooty is all about.

And you didn't get strangely personal towards Dopemaster or call him clueless or insult him for having a different opinion, which was great also. Well done Jmac!

 

[sr36]

I disagree.
Long showed great potential as a clearance mid this year and will only get better.

He broke our tackle record because he's rarely the one who gets to the footy.

 

[jmac70]

He broke our tackle record because he's rarely the one who gets to the footy.

I think that’s a bit simplistic, but is something he can improve on.

 

[sr36]

I think that’s a bit simplistic, but is something he can improve on.

I think it is that simple - the best clearance winners aren't dictated by body shape or athletic profile. It's reacting quicker, getting to the ball first and handling it cleanly. I rate Ned, but I don't think Ned has shown that he's likely to become a top clearance player.

 

[TradeDraft]

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

I think it is that simple - the best clearance winners aren't dictated by body shape or athletic profile. It's reacting quicker, getting to the ball first and handling it cleanly. I rate Ned, but I don't think Ned has shown that he's likely to become a top clearance player.

I think he gets to the ball first often enough but it bounces off his hands too often at present. Softer hands and more awareness of where others are and he could be a good stoppage player. Hoping he improves both next year. Needs to hang around Pendles all pre season.

 

[OniAu]

Neds 22. Taken in a MSD and we are so critical of his potential & what he has achieved.

Lets be honest he offered a lot more than a dozen senior players this year who get little to no criticism

Ned tackles too much as hes too slow

Nick doesnt tackle enough as hes too attacking

Together its like voltron , they combine and become unstoppable

 

[jmac70]

Neds 22. Taken in a MSD and we are so critical of his potential & what he has achieved.

Lets be honest he offered a lot more than a dozen senior players this year who get little to no criticism

Ned tackles too much as hes too slow

Nick doesnt tackle enough as hes too attacking

Together its like voltron , they combine and become unstoppable

 

[doofdoof]

He broke our tackle record because he's rarely the one who gets to the footy.

He also has the body size that means he sticks tackles, almost every time.

I'd much prefer that than some others who seem to get brushed off consistently.

Have hope Ned improves the offensive side of his game without losing the defensive