
Merlin007
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- Jun 7, 2019
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I still shudder at the memory of big Tommy getting a run before Larkey after he'd won the VFL goal kickingImagine if we left him in the twos and he walked.
I still shudder at the memory of big Tommy getting a run before Larkey after he'd won the VFL goal kickingImagine if we left him in the twos and he walked.
Given his body type and number there is an obvious comparison with Petrie. Wonder if he has that level in him because with his clean goal kicking action that will be a potent player...He's just a good reliable footballer. If you give him an inch, he will take it and cash in.
Just turned 22, 198 cms & 93kgs. He'll get another 5kgs on that frame. He'll get quicker too.
Just wait until he's 24-25 plus. We'll have a 60+ goal player on our hands.![]()
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He can't jump like Drew but he's a better kick for goal, and that's a trade off I am happy to accept.Given his body type and number there is an obvious comparison with Petrie. Wonder if he has that level in him because with his clean goal kicking action that will be a potent player...
I think that probably depends on how our midfield is going. If we are getting a decent quantity of forward fifty entries by our best ball users then I would back Brown on the lead. If it's coming in a bit high and dirty then Larkey. In an era where 60 is the new 80 Brown has reached that benchmark for three seasons on the trot. Kicked more goals than every one of the 1,000 or so players that have been on an AFL list in that time.He can't jump like Drew but he's a better kick for goal, and that's a trade off I am happy to accept.
People go with BBB, but it's Larkey who is our actual best FF player type. Browny is more suited to CHF.
Once more-He's just a good reliable footballer. If you give him an inch, he will take it and cash in.
Just turned 22, 198 cms & 93kgs. He'll get another 5kgs on that frame. He'll get quicker too.
Just wait until he's 24-25 plus. We'll have a 60+ goal player on our hands.![]()
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Very interesting comment. With his reach, smarts and tank he could play like a non-contact version of N.Riewoldt.People go with BBB, but it's Larkey who is our actual best FF player type. Browny is more suited to CHF.
I think that probably depends on how our midfield is going. If we are getting a decent quantity of forward fifty entries by our best ball users then I would back Brown on the lead. If it's coming in a bit high and dirty then Larkey. In an era where 60 is the new 80 Brown has reached that benchmark for three seasons on the trot. Kicked more goals than every one of the 1,000 or so players that have been on an AFL list in that time.
Your use of non-contact is redundant.Very interesting comment. With his reach, smarts and tank he could play like a non-contact version of N.Riewoldt.
Spot on re: shorter quarters. Have to say though, I saw Brown's attempted pass into the forward line against Carlton and felt like saying he should never, ever complain about delivery again...In a normal season BBB plays a mix of FF and CHF and most tall forwards these days play a hybrid role. It's his ability to wear out his opponent through roaming from FF to the wing and then doubling back that gives him an edge and this has been nullified by the short quarters as much as the delivery into the forward line has hurt him.
End of story??Absolutely. Larkey is definitely our CHF and BBB should be our FF - end of story. Larkey is better at competing against multiple defenders in a pack situation. He can halve the contest and at least bring the ball to ground. BBB is something of a one trick pony (and it's a bloody good trick!) He needs to be leading up at the ball inside FWD 50 so he can mark with arms extended in front of his defender. He will then kick goals. I hate seeing him up on the wing competing. If I was an opposition coach/player/supporter, that's where I'd be happy with BBB getting the ball.
Maybe opposition are wising up. Let him run up and down the ground. His opponent will stay at home and help double team whoever is left up front.End of story??
BBB covers more ground then the midfielders, his game is to run up on the wing, get ball, run back, take mark and kick goal. He wears down his opponent by workfare not strength..
He is not suited to a FF role.. even thou he kicks multiple goals, he can’t wrestle hes opponents, why put him in a position to do so at FF?
Opposition teams have worked him out at FF, all they have to do is get body on him.
But it’s very hard to get body when you’re chasing tail all day at chf and you have another forward to worry about, closer to goal.
Having someone who’s 200cm jumping freely, we should retain the ball on the wing. If we manage to move the ball on from there we’re getting it 70m from goal, it opens up the whole forward line, not just the Hail Mary to FF.Maybe opposition are wising up. Let him run up and down the ground. His opponent will stay at home and help double team whoever is left up front.
We do find some gems after pick 30 - probably better strike rate than we have with the first 30 picks.we bag our recruiting, Larkey was a master stroke. Credit where it is due .
Bailey Scott seemed to benefit from that yesterday and was able to lead into a bit of space.Having someone who’s 200cm jumping freely, we should retain the ball on the wing. If we manage to move the ball on from there we’re getting it 70m from goal, it opens up the whole forward line, not just the Hail Mary to FF.
My favourite play I’ve seen from BBB this year, happened this weekend when he put the knee in.
If hes given the opportunity to run and jump into opposition players regularly, they’ll change they structure accordingly, or they won’t run back to defend.
No doubt when Brown has the game on his terms he's a weapon.Having someone who’s 200cm jumping freely, we should retain the ball on the wing. If we manage to move the ball on from there we’re getting it 70m from goal, it opens up the whole forward line, not just the Hail Mary to FF.
My favourite play I’ve seen from BBB this year, happened this weekend when he put the knee in.
If hes given the opportunity to run and jump into opposition players regularly, they’ll change they structure accordingly, or they won’t run back to defend.
It’s a pretty big gamble, letting a key forward run and jump at the ball, on the wing, if he does get it, it opens up play, we also have a chance to lock it in our forward line.No doubt when Brown has the game on his terms he's a weapon.
My point was the opposition may not be all that bothered about following up the ground anymore and playing into his strength. His opponent will let him go when he's no longer a scoring threat and move to cover however else if left up forward. We'll be out numbered and the ball will be swept away.
It is. I'm just throwing up possibilities.It’s a pretty big gamble, letting a key forward run and jump at the ball, on the wing, if he does get it, it opens up play, we also have a chance to lock it in our forward line.
Which we seemed to excel at last year and the first two rounds of this year.
Absolutely, and if I were a team like the * I’d bank on players like Saad and co to walk out of there.It is. I'm just throwing up possibilities.
Hate the campaigner, but top 5 marks of all time..lol, c'mon
I could not disagree with you more strongly. He's kicked more goals than anyone in the competition over the last 3 years, playing as a lead up FF! It's bonkers to take his main strength away (marking and kicking goals) and transplant that 50 meters further up the ground where it has zero chance to inflict any damage on the opposition. If I was an opposition supporter, I'd be extremely happy to see BBB marking the ball 80 meters away from goal.End of story??
BBB covers more ground then the midfielders, his game is to run up on the wing, get ball, run back, take mark and kick goal. He wears down his opponent by workfare not strength..
He is not suited to a FF role.. even thou he kicks multiple goals, he can’t wrestle hes opponents, why put him in a position to do so at FF?
Opposition teams have worked him out at FF, all they have to do is get body on him.
But it’s very hard to get body when you’re chasing tail all day at chf and you have another forward to worry about, closer to goal.