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Amarty should be in over Reid atmI fear that Reid may get yet another year and that either Amarty or McLean will say stuff this and go.
El Nour? He looked good against us earlier in the year, though mostly intercept work, and we made his job easier with terrible decision making and forward entries. May not be the one-on-one defender we probably need more, but has done those roles before (haven't seen it). He can still bulk up a bit more and develop in that too, it's not like Tom McCartin was a beast when he was drafted. Either way if there's no better one-on-one alternatives, I'd still pick up an interceptor. Paddy could always do more one-on-one work in future, on the 2nd best KPF of the opposition.The defender has had a growth spurt and this year apparently at 192cm.
Many watched him in defence?
If Amartey or McLean can't string a performance together to overtake Reid, then good riddance to them. No real lossI fear that Reid may get yet another year and that either Amarty or McLean will say stuff this and go.
If Amartey or McLean can't string a performance together to overtake Reid, then good riddance to them. No real loss
The problem is that Reid hasn't been in form at either senior or reserves level since earlier last year. If Amartey or McLean get overlooked when in form at reserves level for Reid (arguably only Amartey can claim that currently), then it's a problem. Yeah Reid kicked 3 at the weekend, but it was an anomaly of relatively accurate goalkicking from him (3.2 with a couple of frees). I didn't think he was that impressive otherwise, but has kept his spot for now. The problem is, that he's likely to drop off again, go back to reserves and if he comes in ahead of an actually in form Amartey or McLean next time, it's just a doubling down of the issue.If Amartey or McLean can't string a performance together to overtake Reid, then good riddance to them. No real loss
Reid has been a passenger plenty of times but he's never been responsible for us losingReid has stunk it up for over a decade. How many games have we lost because he could not maintain a decent goal kicking technique?
No individual player is ever responsible for us losing. Results are made up of the sum of performances, what happens over a whole game. If a player whose job it is to take F50 marks and kick goals, can't do that, except on rare occasions, then they don't help win games that's for sure.Reid has been a passenger plenty of times but he's never been responsible for us losing
Amartey, Stephens and McLean are the most likely players to ask for a trade at the end of this year.I fear that Reid may get yet another year and that either Amarty or McLean will say stuff this and go.
I could see Amartey or McLean asking for a trade at some point if they're in form at reserves level but not getting a look in. I don't think that'll be an issue at least for McLean as he seems to get selected a fair bit even if he's not in great form.Amartey, Stephens and McLean are the most likely players to ask for a trade at the end of this year.
Probably in that order too but Reid has the experience required while we settle McDonald and Ladhams into their roles for the team. I would like Amartey to get a couple of chances this year just to see how he has progressed in 12 months though. Amartey is probably our most mobile/athletic tall which is an exciting proposition post Buddy but I don't think he'll have the patience to wait around another year in the twos.
They may just be waiting on the verdict from Buddy about whether or not he will be continuing. If he chooses to continue, then they may request a trade, ala Membrey/Goodes.Amartey, Stephens and McLean are the most likely players to ask for a trade at the end of this year.
Probably in that order too but Reid has the experience required while we settle McDonald and Ladhams into their roles for the team. I would like Amartey to get a couple of chances this year just to see how he has progressed in 12 months though. Amartey is probably our most mobile/athletic tall which is an exciting proposition post Buddy but I don't think he'll have the patience to wait around another year in the twos.
McLean in form, presenting, clunking marks, being an outlet option at his best is up there with someone who could be a key member of a 22. Add to that the benefit of pinch hitting in the ruck. Except he's shown that in glimpses e.g. the Cats game last year and a couple of others. Maybe he springs to life when he's the no.1 or no.2 after Buddy, Reid are gone, but I'm not convinced. I'd keep him around as long as he wants to stay though, at the current level he's a handy depth player and could get into a run of form which warrants a spot in the 22. Same with Amartey, would only seek to move them on if we had better alternatives long term.I hope we keep both McLean and Amartey but I'm not convinced both will make it. McLean has shown the most at the top level but neither make me think either will be much more than part players.
McLean in form, presenting, clunking marks, being an outlet option at his best is up there with someone who could be a key member of a 22. Add to that the benefit of pinch hitting in the ruck. Except he's shown that in glimpses e.g. the Cats game last year and a couple of others. Maybe he springs to life when he's the no.1 or no.2 after Buddy, Reid are gone, but I'm not convinced. I'd keep him around as long as he wants to stay though, at the current level he's a handy depth player and could get into a run of form which warrants a spot in the 22. Same with Amartey, would only seek to move them on if we had better alternatives long term.
McLean is a plodder when heats on
I for one am glad they fired Tom Morris simply for the fact that I could tell the difference between he and Cal Twomney.
Now I'll never be confused again.
I am so much worse. From a distance I can't tell the difference between Buddy and Kennedy.