Got that right!
Right on cue .... in a bid to derail another thread!
Anyways, hope big Toby is primed for another big one today, will need it going one out!
Player Watch #25: Toby Nankervis
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Got that right!
Right on cue .... in a bid to derail another thread!
Anyways, hope big Toby is primed for another big one today, will need it going one out!
I think his name is scott...no friends
i'll see myself out
Startling admission .. I've got no mates.
I'll let that go through to the keeper.
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Except for you Goldie...stick together thro' thick and thin...
Revealing someone's identity? Surely not?
We'll be ok!
Being a Tiger supporter counts for plenty, don't abuse the privilege!
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I reckon that...sorry who is this thread about again??
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about Jake? No idea what happened in here.
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Jake King? Thought he retired.
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yeah him, and still causing trouble...so back to Toby...he has a big job today.
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Absolutely, Jacobs will probably win the hit outs but Toby will be super competitive and damaging around the ground.
Insightful? And your post adds .. exactly what?
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And...... you may wonder if our dependence on the Tobster is lost on Adelaide - bet old Toby gets hammered today - sadly.
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lol.
A little bit...
My post encompassed everyone and it actually got the topic back onto Toby.
For a little while anyway.
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Maybe. I don't know. Hope not but I do know that he'll give all he's got.
Won't play next week. Or maybe after that...
Wicked we can rush back griif or play a s**t elton or even a cooked maric. Surely we wouldnt have the 3 balls to play soldo?
Toby was beaten again today yet he continues to contribute. I know we all love him to death but we need a different type of ruckman to compliment him.
And dare i say it he really needs to improve in several areas but that aint a worry lets remember he is still a baby in ruck terms and that will hopefully come over the next few seasons.
And dare i say it he really needs to improve in several areas but that aint a worry lets remember he is still a baby in ruck terms and that will hopefully come over the next few seasons.
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Link please as the AFL statement is what counts as they compiled the stats. Now read the statement again.
Statistics show there is no link between the controversial tactic and clearances, and medical advice was that injuries had not increased because of the spike
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it's like they're the old folk in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and sleep in the same bed.
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Mate I don't like you go away and leave me alone.
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Here is your stupid link
'Third man up' tweak brings big Swan peace of mind
Adam Curley
March 22, 2017 11:37 AM
Kurt Tippett favours the elimination of the 'third man up' at ruck contests
SYDNEY big man Kurt Tippett isn't sure where he sits on the AFL's decision to ban the 'third man up' at ruck contests, but admits it does give him more peace of mind.
The League announced the rule change over summer, banning any player outside of the nominated ruckman from initially contesting a ball-up or boundary throw-in.
The change was introduced partly with player safety in mind, and Tippett knows first-hand how vulnerable ruckmen could be at contests.
The 29-year-old had his jaw broken in two places by Callan Ward, when he copped an accidental knee from the Giants' 'third man up' specialist during last year's qualifying final at ANZ Stadium, and missed the Swans' semi-final win over Adelaide the following week.
Tippett told AFL.com.au that although it was the only serious injury he'd had from such an incident, the new rule was a confidence booster for ruckmen.
"I think it is for sure," he said.
"That was just a bit of a freak thing to happen. I was off balance and Callan (Ward) came through as he often did.
"There was obviously no intent (to cause an injury), it was just something that happens in football."
Tippett believes the rule will change the landscape of ruck work across the League and provide more opportunities for big men to stamp their influence on the result of games.
"It will definitely put more emphasis on the ruck craft," he said.
"When you think about how many stoppages there are in a game, something like 90-odd every week, it's a pretty important contest.
"If nobody else can influence them, you gain plenty of ascendancy if you are winning those battles.
"Limiting that 'third man up' means guys are potentially going to get more creative and try to give their team the advantage.
"I think the new rule definitely places more onus on the ruckman, especially late in games, because teams used to employ the 'third man up' to get the ball moving in tight situations if they needed to score quickly.
"The ruckman is going to be really important and we're going to have to execute our plans well."
Days before the 2017 season opener, Tippett is still unsure where he'll start the game against Port Adelaide at the SCG on Saturday, but there's little doubt he'll spend plenty of time in the ruck, and he's excited to start the season with some genuine one-on-one battles.
"It narrows down the contest, it's just between you and your opponent," he said.
"Personally I enjoy the challenge of going one-on-one with someone - it's always good because every ruckman brings something different and they come in all shapes and sizes.
"To be able to work someone out each time you come up against them, it's always a great challenge for me."
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