Whispering_Jack
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Doesn't seem to be Woosha's way of doing things.
Delisted #19: Kobe Mutch - Not offered a contract for 2021
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Which makes now the perfect time to do it, get some real shock value to put players on notice.
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Would be good to see for a few of the younger guys, but after 15 rounds I can't see it happening now. We haven't really had a ballsy coach like that since Sheeds.
It's crazy how much some coaches differ.
If we had a Luke Beveridge type coach, I reckon our 22 would look entirely different to how we'll lineup this week.
Not saying one way's better than the other, just food for thought.
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Expectations are generally weighted based on draft position, and fair enough.
Given that he was taken in the third round and, from memory, ended 2016 under an injury cloud, any game Mutch could snare in 2017 was always going to be a bonus with the goal to build a long term midfielder.
A really good early indication that a player will make it is his ability to adapt his 'natural game' to playing senior footy.
While I never saw Mutch underage footy what has been on display in the VFL is the hard running (decent speed without being gas), smart, dual sided ball magnet that I read about.
This is looming as a very astute selection.
Given that he was taken in the third round and, from memory, ended 2016 under an injury cloud, any game Mutch could snare in 2017 was always going to be a bonus with the goal to build a long term midfielder.
A really good early indication that a player will make it is his ability to adapt his 'natural game' to playing senior footy.
While I never saw Mutch underage footy what has been on display in the VFL is the hard running (decent speed without being gas), smart, dual sided ball magnet that I read about.
This is looming as a very astute selection.
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Just lucky gws breed these for breakfast, they are over flowing out their pockets..
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Is he far away from senior selection? Hearing good things about this kid.
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He won't be pushing anybody out of the team this year, but he's been consistent and willing in the reserves all season. Needs a little more work before he earns his place though. Generally gets a lot of the ball and makes composed, smart choices when he has it as well. Not a bad kick either
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Are you on the selection committee?
Only averaging 20 touches. He played 4 games of TAC last year averaging 35 touches. Mutch has been played mostly wing but when he does get to be a full time mid at VFL level he will get huge numbers same with Clarke.
Really rate this kids work ethic and how hard he works both ways
Really rate this kids work ethic and how hard he works both ways
Only?
He's a rookie. And he's prob around the top 5 for most disposals in the VFL side.
Has done very well this year. Hopefully with another preseason he can put on some weight and look to breaking into the team next year. Won't be a star, but will be a large accumulator type foot soldier that helps with link up play.
I meant it in a way that what we are seeing now isn't close to what he can be capable of, when he gets more midfield time his numbers will be a lot higher so fans shouldn't expect him to average 20 touches on a regular basis he is capable of "mutch" more
ah cool
More meat on dem bones would be good. Gonna be a player.
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Not many "foot soldiers" with his poise.
Killer_Mike
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He started the season really well I thought but has dropped off a little over the last few weeks.
Not unexpected for a first year player.
Has ability and will play plenty of footy for us in due time.
Not unexpected for a first year player.
Has ability and will play plenty of footy for us in due time.
I don't think he has dropped of at all his midfield time varies and whenever he gets to play midfield and wing he does really well.
Killer_Mike
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Yeah, I dont mean his workrate just more his influence.
I thought his marking was better earlier in the season. In particular against Sandringham he took some nice marks and was more aggressive in the air. He was great against Collingwood also. He's still playing well but just not having the same influence in my opinion.
He was excellent against North Ballarat and still did some nice things last week aswell. His role changes week to week so I wouldn't be expecting big marking games from him every week, marking isn't what makes him a great player he doesn't need heaps of them to be effective.
Killer_Mike
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Yeah, I agree.
I do value the marking though because for me it's what will separate him from just any other line running wing or mid. It's a valuable asset.
Ill agree with you there, what he will need to do is aswell is impact the scoreboard which he has never really done even at TAC level.
Killer_Mike
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He's got hardness and skill so I think he will develop into a very good role player.
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