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stupid VFL fixturingEveryone realises they can both play at the same time, right?
Agree with BrunoV, can see Ridley playing alongside Hurley instead of replacing him. I see him pretty much coming in for now retired Goddard.
No, current output at AFL level sees Gleeson start ahead of Ridley. Be this time next year it could very well be Ridley in that spot.
How will Ridley's AFL output exceed Gleeson's if Ridley doesn't play AFL?
He's done more than enough at VFL level to be getting AFL opportunities. Hell, he's done enough at AFL level to be getting opportunities at AFL level.He needs to get in the AFL side, yes. He needs to improve his output at VFL level to get another opportunity at AFL level.
He's done more than enough at VFL level to be getting AFL opportunities. Hell, he's done enough at AFL level to be getting opportunities at AFL level.
Think of his debut; I doubt we'll look back in a few years and say that was flash in the pan. He can seriously play.
Gleeson, due to injury, will be lucky to have form and fitness for an AFL game before mid season. However IMHO others are either better or have passed him and I don't see him in our best 22, if everyone was 100%. If we are shown to have improved, Gleeson cant be in our best 22.Im not doubting he will be able to play at the highest level. Feel that tow players on current output, you go with the guy who has shown he can play better, hence I would be going with Marty Party first up.
Ridleys last 5 games in the VFL last year where all class, every one of those games he was in our top 3 disposal winners and to me just looked too good for VFL, he really should be spending even more time in the AFL side this year and he shouldn't have to be playing just for that backline role and if that means playing him in other positions in the VFL just to find a spot for him in the AFL side then so be it. This kid is smooth and just doesn't panic and those are traits our AFL team has lacked at times the last few years .
He looked assured at AFL level too. It is exciting to have talented players like him waiting in the wings if you'll pardon the pun.Ridleys last 5 games in the VFL last year where all class, every one of those games he was in our top 3 disposal winners and to me just looked too good for VFL, he really should be spending even more time in the AFL side this year and he shouldn't have to be playing just for that backline role and if that means playing him in other positions in the VFL just to find a spot for him in the AFL side then so be it. This kid is smooth and just doesn't panic and those are traits our AFL team has lacked at times the last few years .
In the position they have been playing but Redman i feel has a bit more fire and an untapped contested ability to his game which should allow him to go through the stoppages in time, think Redman has him covered for speed aswell but Ridley would have him covered for marking ability and reading the play but thats not to say Redman is particularly horrible in that regard.Seems to be a taller more athletic Redman.
I would really hope so with him being a top 20 pick with talent and dedication on his side, injury and mismanagement could be the only reasons for me that he doesn't play 200 games for us.D_P_S I am not normally one to make big calls but I reckon he'll play 200 games if he has some luck with injuries. He is supremely talented but possibly a touch injury-prone.
I would really hope so with him being a top 20 pick with talent and dedication on his side, injury and mismanagement could be the only reasons for me that he doesn't play 200 games for us.
I would hope so, both have enough tricks not to have to fight for the same role.can we fit Ridley and Francis in the side this yr?
Gleeson is the most underrated footballer on our list.Gleeson, due to injury, will be lucky to have form and fitness for an AFL game before mid season. However IMHO others are either better or have passed him and I don't see him in our best 22, if everyone was 100%. If we are shown to have improved, Gleeson cant be in our best 22.
Gleeson is the most underrated footballer on our list.
Are ankles that debilitating? I reckon by mid season he'll be cherry ripe honestly.I rate Gleeson highly just worried that if he's lost athleticism he may not be a great fit alongside Hurley, Hooker, Francis, McKenna and Saad.
Goldfish memory syndromeGleeson is the most underrated footballer on our list.
Seems to be a taller more athletic Redman.
Are ankles that debilitating? I reckon by mid season he'll be cherry ripe honestly.