Definitely something to work with here.
Well done fella.
Well done fella.
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His progress over the last year has been good and I agree handy debut on the weekend.
Thought a couple of plays in virtually the same spot in the 1st and 3rd qtrs summed up where he can get better.
1st qtr throw in in our fwd 50, Goldstein knowing he is being beaten grabs hold of McAndrew's arm and gives away a free kick.
3rd Goldstein basically manhandles Lachlan out of the way (fairly) and wins the HO.
He's been working on his craft and doing well, with increased bulk and stamina over time I think he has a promising future.
Only turns 23 on Friday so still plenty of time.
And one good thing, you don't have to teach 209cm.
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Do we have another ruck who could play?
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I heard Papley was a chance
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23rd birthday today.
Friday night football at the SCG, big TV audience, up against their 'great' $800k ruckman.
Have a top game Big Mac.
Friday night football at the SCG, big TV audience, up against their 'great' $800k ruckman.
Have a top game Big Mac.
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There was one tap he did from a centre bounce, could have been the third quarter, straight down the throat of Papley was a sight to behold. He’s doing well at CBs where he can run and jump and at his height and leap he won’t lose the tap to many ruckmen.
Not so strong at throw ins and ball ups where it’s more of a show of strength and positioning and where more experienced ruckmen will outpoint him. But he’ll keep learning and developing and could be something of a player in a couple of years time
Not so strong at throw ins and ball ups where it’s more of a show of strength and positioning and where more experienced ruckmen will outpoint him. But he’ll keep learning and developing and could be something of a player in a couple of years time
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No, but the cupboard is pretty bare so I can understand the hype.
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Agreed, in that his current output won't be sustainable at the elite level for many more weeks, if any.
Most importantly though is that he hasn't looked a disaster. Has had enough moments that suggest there is something to work with there, which is all you'd need from him at this point considering he's still quite raw.
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plenty to work with and didn't look lost out there. Played early out of neccessity which will help. Looks pretty sturdy for such a tall lad so a couple more pre seasons and will be better around the ground.
I agree that he has shown potential but that won't be realised for years. His work around the ground and up forward is not good enough at the moment to warrant selection. We are basically playing a man short (pardon the irony). I'd rather put a makeshift ruck in there who will lose the tap but has a chance to win the ball. McAndrew can learn a lot playing VFL too.
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Yeah I'm with you Jimbo, he looked pretty lost most of the time watching him live.
Yes he does look like he has the tools, but I reckon it's a good few years till he can actually use them I think.
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Biggest upside at the moment is he's got some hustle and strength for a young guy his size. Coming from rugby means he isn't as fragile as many young beanpole types.
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I'm fully confident that this guy will be nothing but a poor man's Sam Naismith, and Naismith was a pretty average player himself.
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Apparently the ruck spot is his to lose at Adelaide since O'Brien isn't up to it as much anymore. Wait and see I suppose.
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Geez…. Letting him go hurts, watching him play he is going to be dangerous as he gets more acclimated. Had 9 hitouts to advantage against Cameron, beat him in hitouts and has good hands. Will green you better be worth it
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We love boosting the ruck position for other teams.
The first rucks of 4 other AFL teams have now come from NSW or the Swans. Three from the Swans.
The problem with developing rucks is they can take up a list spot for many years with no return. Eventually we had to make the call and i don't recall too many people in here saying it was a bad call.
The fact that he has bulked up and elevated his game is all kudos to him. I hope he has a good career.