Player Watch #31: Josh Goater - re-signed until the end of 2026

[Dinkers]

It's a great story this and oh boy if we're to rise to the dizzy heights of tenth, it will due to the likes of him .
But who can recall how much shit he copped for turning the ball over during his first dozen games.
I'm a bit excited as he's a new recruit.

 

[Chip Scab1]

It's a great story this and oh boy if we're to rise to the dizzy heights of tenth, it will due to the likes of him .
But who can recall how much shit he copped for turning the ball over during his first dozen games.
I'm a bit excited as he's a new recruit.

It was a celebration of the turnover occurring 55m from its origin, rather than the 36.5m it is now. Not to mention the we would now have 6 blokes who can actually defend at pace.

Small wins (I know), all we really have at this stage.

 

[zoomba23]

It was a celebration of the turnover occurring 55m from its origin, rather than the 36.5m it is now. Not to mention the we would now have 6 blokes who can actually defend at pace.

Small wins (I know), all we really have at this stage.

The main instances wee mate is talking about for Goater would've happened against Essendon. Twice in a row he turned it over <30m from goal. I'd still take those developmental hiccups over having to play Daniels, of course, but the point he's making is pertinent

 

[Chip Scab1]

The main instances wee mate is talking about for Goater would've happened against Essendon. Twice in a row he turned it over <30m from goal. I'd still take those developmental hiccups over having to play Daniels, of course, but the point he's making is pertinent

First year player (I'm tipping) versus a 28 year old premiership veteran. I'd take the extra length of kicking honestly, as most of those kicks are "long" to a contest anyway, so there really isn't much of a choice. Over 15 disposals that's like 300m gained less and promotes trouble (which we will find).

 

[giantroo]

Goater took a nasty hit to the head by Goad who was running through a pack. Either caught him with his knee or hip and spun him 360. Left him dazed and with a fair amount of blood but he may have been somewhat lucky that the blow wasn't a fraction lower or we could have been looking at facial fractures.

Walked off under his own steam.

Spoiler

 

[kanga kanga kanga]

Goater took a nasty hit to the head by Goad who was running through a pack. Either caught him with his knee or hip and spun him 360. Left him dazed and with a fair amount of blood but he may have been somewhat lucky that the blow wasn't a fraction lower or we could have been looking at facial fractures.

Walked off under his own steam.

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1 step forward, 2 steps back.

 

[muttley45]

As long as no concussion, and the legs are holding up, could be much, much, worse, wish him well

 

[king of the road]

Goater took a nasty hit to the head by Goad who was running through a pack. Either caught him with his knee or hip and spun him 360. Left him dazed and with a fair amount of blood but he may have been somewhat lucky that the blow wasn't a fraction lower or we could have been looking at facial fractures.

Walked off under his own steam.

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In fairness to Goad - those are some long arms and legs to keep track of.

 

[Loose_Cannon]

As long as no concussion, and the legs are holding up, could be much, much, worse, wish him well

Indeed. It looks terrible but hopefully a couple of stiches and no concussion is the best case. Even with a concussion, as long as it isn't a bad one he could be back to running drills in a couple of days and full contact in a fortnight.

 

[The Nostradamus]

 

[ferball]

Presumably, the presence of Goad and Goater (pronounced Goader), implies the existence of Goadest. Although, given the 17cm height decrease from evolution 1 to evolution 2, he's probably a midget

Caleb Daniel after winning the Brownlow/Norm Smith double in consecutive years 2027/28.

 

[Chip Scab1]

Caleb Daniel's 'older' brother looks good, **** we need him. Replace 'Claiming 12' with a 6'3 fast bloke that can kick 52m and actually defend, will be worth at least 3 goals to us.

Goater
George
Dovaston
WDawson

That's the 4 potential ins which, with an ounce of luck, should take us to WW (Wildcard Weekend) where ffs, you don't wanna run into us if you're aging (pie), no good (Carltons), semi-fraudulent (Saint, Dog, Ess') or just pus (Paua).