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[wayToGo_]

Everyone knows the hardest position is a Freo fan sitting in the stands. Some of the diabolical games we have endured we truly deserve some kind of award.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Everyone knows the hardest position is a Freo fan sitting in the stands. Some of the diabolical games we have endured we truly deserve some kind of award.

Ohhh yes. Especially when the weather is complete pants.

 

[BigRang]

Well the first quarter on the weekend was crushed up against the side he started on, and he's not built to be that skinny side winger. Acres can play both roles and was on the open side, suddenly he looked better.

These things aren't disconnected

The voice of reason.

 

[MrDanggazz]

 

[gungho]

Well the first quarter on the weekend was crushed up against the side he started on, and he's not built to be that skinny side winger. Acres can play both roles and was on the open side, suddenly he looked better.

These things aren't disconnected

Look I don’t want to get bogged down and argue with you for the sake of arguing but what you are saying is that the skinny side is where the ball is and the fat side is where the space is. Because they play on different sides of the ground, Either one of those 2 wingers would be on the fat side depending on what side of the ground the ball is on. Therefore, the notion that one winger plays on the fat side is a load of rubbish.

 

[Taylor]

Look I don’t want to get bogged down and argue with you for the sake of arguing but what you are saying is that the skinny side is where the ball is and the fat side is where the space is. Because they play on different sides of the ground, Either one of those 2 wingers would be on the fat side depending on what side of the ground the ball is on. Therefore, the notion that one winger plays on the fat side is a load of rubbish.

Do you think the game is played evenly between the two wings?

 

[Madas]

Luv our Youf

 

[gungho]

Do you think the game is played evenly between the two wings?

For the most part. I would assume the directive from the coach would be to move the ball to either side of the boundary (to protect the quick goal on turnover) then look for the corridor if it is open.
If you think of any other ball sport where you have to move a ball (soccor, hockey, rugby. Basketball) either side of a ground is used to move the ball. The key directive from the coach would be to make a decision based on our numbers compared to the opposition, or to make a decision based on a player being in space. You seem to think both teams use the northern side of the ground rather than southern to move the ball. I have been going to Optus stadium and watching games for 2 years and have not noticed that but maybe you know something I don’t.

 

[Vintage]

Im loving the chatter about Chapman. He was probably the most "under the radar" player of our rebuild, but has shot up due to being composed, skilled, fierce at the contest and a good fellow outside of football.
If he keeps on plugging away there's no reason why he can't be top 3 In the rising star.
He reminds me of a young Scott Thornton.

Thank you

 

[wakojako]

Bloody hell, I don't even know what position to put him in. Just get some games into him!!

 

[Madas]

Bloody hell, I don't even know what position to put him in. Just get some games into him!!

Just make him captain and let him decide

 

[Dockeroo]

As much as Acres is a whipping boy on this board he's clearly done enough over the preseason to lock in a round 1 spot. Been one of our best performed actually. Could potentially do a Colyer and go from crab to handy

Prepare to be disappointed my friend.
After over 100 games and nine years in an afl system Acres isnt going to suddenly move to another level

 

[Docker82]

Prepare to be disappointed my friend.
After over 100 games and nine years in an afl system Acres isnt going to suddenly move to another level

Only thing I’ll say to that is he’s never really played in a good side. Who knows he may come along for the ride Des Headland and Andrew Embley style if Fyfe, Brayshaw, Mundy and Serong go into full beast mode.

 

[Bring back Drum]

For the most part. I would assume the directive from the coach would be to move the ball to either side of the boundary (to protect the quick goal on turnover) then look for the corridor if it is open.
If you think of any other ball sport where you have to move a ball (soccor, hockey, rugby. Basketball) either side of a ground is used to move the ball. The key directive from the coach would be to make a decision based on our numbers compared to the opposition, or to make a decision based on a player being in space. You seem to think both teams use the northern side of the ground rather than southern to move the ball. I have been going to Optus stadium and watching games for 2 years and have not noticed that but maybe you know something I don’t.

Teams will set up specific players on each side depending on which side they think the contest will be played on & will switch during the course of the game if that changes. Each wingman needs to know each role & perform at various times, but they will definitely try to position players on preferred wings depending on their skill set.

Mitch Robinson: Why All-Australian panel made a mockery of players by not selecting genuine wingmen

Robinson: All-Australian selectors made a mockery of a lot of players

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[A New Hope]

Lots of cobblers wanting to some tinkering on this thread!

 

[theGav56]

Prepare to be disappointed my friend.
After over 100 games and nine years in an afl system Acres isnt going to suddenly move to another level

He's pretty much the same player as when we traded him in, and played quite a few games in that time. Looks like adding a few more this season.

 

[Bring back Drum]

Lots of cobblers wanting to some tinkering on this thread!

Who would have thought, opinions on an opinion site.

 

[Superkoops]

Bloody hell, I don't even know what position to put him in. Just get some games into him!!

He works well with Jordan Clark.

 

[gungho]

Teams will set up specific players on each side depending on which side they think the contest will be played on & will switch during the course of the game if that changes. Each wingman needs to know each role & perform at various times, but they will definitely try to position players on preferred wings depending on their skill set.

Mitch Robinson: Why All-Australian panel made a mockery of players by not selecting genuine wingmen

Robinson: All-Australian selectors made a mockery of a lot of players

www.foxsports.com.au

Ultimately you want as many different options and angles to advance up the ground because if you are too predictable you will get picked apart. What you are suggesting is that the directive is for one winger to always stay on the open side and therefore the play to be always directed down 1 side. Seems pretty predictable to me. I have watched football for 30 years and never seen it happen this way. (Bar possibly in a howling cross ground wind). Also, these days the ball often seems to go from 1 side of the ground to the other 3 or 4 times in the defensive 50 before advancing forward.

 

[gungho]

Well the first quarter on the weekend was crushed up against the side he started on, and he's not built to be that skinny side winger. Acres can play both roles and was on the open side, suddenly he looked better.

These things aren't disconnected

Look, sorry if I was a bit argumentative in this debate. What do you think is the best way for a team to move the ball forward? Would be curious to know.

 

[Clemen]

I think the fat and skinny side was more noticeable to me when we played wt Subi. For a while I sat on the wing opposite to the benches. The play wasn’t there often as it seemed they preferred being close for interchanges.

 

[yakamoto]

I thought that Langdon spent most of his game time on the southern wing. I also assume that that was generally the fat side. Was I correct on either count?

 

[Daddoo]

Schmooky is buoyant about the dockers finals chances. Pretty fingernail deep commentary, but I don't think I could disagree with any of it.

Fremantle's season preview: Next gen ready to pounce, triple Brownlow treat?

Sarah Olle and Nathan Schmook preview the Dockers ahead of Round One

www.afl.com.au

 

[tonygeeks]

The problem with Henry being a defensive liability is we are already carrying quite a few

Mundy , Walters , Lobb , Tabbs and Fyfe when he comes back

Acres , Colyer and Clark ( from the little I’ve seen )are borderline in that bracket as well

1 thing I like about Meek in the team is how he helps out with the pressure at ground level and tracks back hard

Get Noddy in


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[JBMAN]

The problem with Henry being a defensive liability is we are already carrying quite a few

Mundy , Walters , Lobb , Tabbs and Fyfe when he comes back

Acres , Colyer and Clark ( from the little I’ve seen )are borderline in that bracket as well

1 thing I like about Meek in the team is how he helps out with the pressure at ground level and tracks back hard

Get Noddy in


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Yes I like Meek. He is a slower developer than Darcy who was exceptionally good at 19 years of age. Meek is more the traditional ruckman and at 23 years of age, will see his best football into his mid twenties. I think he is better value than Lobb.