Skill level was never in doubt. Good to watch when he was healthy. But in 7 years as a professional player his body strength and power never improved once. Which I think contributed to him losing the speed that initially allowed the skill level and flair to shine through.
Did have that...
Looked lively with 8 touches in the first half. Had some spring in his step, fast hands and like others have mentioned ruined seemed to read the flow of the ball and where the space was and put himself in great spots. Delivery to him was just mind numbingly braindead.
Konstanty probably comes...
I don’t blame Clarko for trying it with the Larkey injury. In theory and physical attributes it should work. But it doesn’t. For whatever reason, it just doesn’t click and never really did previously.
If he’s going to try things like that, I’d prefer it be Logue in the future. Dawson still raw...
Constantly threatens defences that something is going to happen. Created so many goals and chances tonight by competing in the air.
If he stuck his marks he would’ve had 5 shots at goal too.
Just play him
As good as he’s been as a defender. I really like his clean hands, poise and contest winning ability on a wing. So important to be clean in a 50/50 ground ball between wing and half forward, not to mention the classy kicking he’s already shown. Would like to see him as the I50 kicker as often as...
Rozee would be a nightmare for almost anyone in the comp to try tag off HB so I don’t blame Tucker for Rozee having a big game. You do however have to find a way to have an impact. Drag him to the square, leak out the back, drag him out super wide, get a lot of link up footy yourself or like I’m...