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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    Without wanting to send this thread over 300 pages, I am a bit curious. Nearly all of us agree that Ellis had a shocker last weekend, but a large number of posters believe over the course of the year he has been pretty good. The match committee has kept him in for prelim against cats. What are...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    Really good post. I don't know if he's distracted by contract talks or he feels under pressure to perform, but he is bereft of confidence at the moment and you can see it from the first bounce. Last night's performance was well below par. I don't think he necessarily picks and chooses because...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    I reckon if Ellis kicked 3 goals in a final, laid 10 tackles and has 10 goal assists, but in the process cannoned into dusty or jack and ruled them out of the grand final, this thread could reach 300 pages.
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    This thread is like: Poster 1: I have a dog called Brando. I think he's great. He runs all day and he fetches. He is a good boy. Poster 2: Your dog is timid. He sucks. You need to get a Rottweiler. Poster 3: There are a whole heap of better dogs. You should definitely trade him in. Poster 1...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    Yep, couldn’t get into game last night. But I agree with flea, that effort posters are ripping into him about wasn’t entirely his fault. One thing I’ve noticed with Brando is he doesn’t quite adapt to wet conditions. He plays a lot more conservative - it’s like he doesn’t want to make mistakes...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    And there you have it. Brandon himself recognises the problems he has got. Recognises that he stuffs up but also does some good stuff and is still looking to improve his game. He gives credit to other players, knows he is not the best, but loves the club and wants the opportunity to play his...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    This thread is insane, yet strangely addictive.
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    Autopsy Roast & Toast vs GWS & Changes for Port

    I thought it was a very solid win today. Vlas excellent as usual. Grimes read the play superbly. Thought Prestia's work in the contest was exceptional in the wet. Jack moved really well and our forward line looked so much more dangerous with him back. That small forward for gws had an amazing...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    Yep, but just prior to that attempted tackle, he had run his arse off from the other end of the ground to get there which you don't necessarily pick up on tv. you're right though, looked ordinary.
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    I enjoy reading your posts TI as they are often pretty entertaining, but I think you're a bit harsh here. You're entitled to your view and you're no fan, but I don't think Ellis is scared or fearful like you. I think because he plays outside 90% of the time, when he is in traffic and he is...
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    Autopsy Roast & toast vs Adelaide and changes for the bye (or St Kilda)

    Pretty good post, but Ellis had a shocker last night. Got into some good positions when we had ball but reluctant to gun and run and awful in back half. He would know it and hope he can bounce back. His first instinct is to look for options either sideways or behind him which i just don't...
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    was quiet last night, but didn't appear to do a lot wrong. wasn't in the bests, but not the worsts either. north were fantastic last night - played out of their skin. ellis was on the fat side of the wing for most of the night as the release player, but north's pressure and tackling didn't allow...
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    Autopsy Roast & toast vs Hawthorn & changes for Essendon

    I think our backline has been sensational. I thought Broad in particular had a very good game. They were undersized today but that system down there is working very well. Martin immense obviously. Ellis pretty clean and Soldo was good against limited opposition.
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    Spot on. There was a game earlier this season where astbury screamed at him to stay down after he went into the pack and the oppo ran away with it. It's that split second thing isn't it? If he does go, then who gets the loose ball; if he doesn't then he's seen as weak.
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    Player Watch #5: Brandon Ellis - off to GC pick 39 as compo

    I have never seen a player who polarises supporters more than Brando. I understand both sides of the argument. He's playing his role well and I wish him well for the rest of the season.
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