Player Watch #6: Taylor Garner - groin issues

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muttley45

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Lays a crunching tackle, and has a great vertical leap, was robbed of a few stats by the umpiring tonight, arms chopped when took a clear mark, couple of ball ups after laying perfect tackles, couple of goals, and a nice pass to Waite late in the game too, doubt he will ever be a 30+ disposals type, but definitely an impact player, in more ways than one, kick arse Taylor :thumbsu:
 

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I'm a huge fan.....but jesus he is lucky he contributed in that 2nd half. As others have stated he needs to get the ball more.
People need to lighten up a bit on this. Yes it would be good. He's played 14 games. His possession numbers will climb as he gets more games. Probably never to 20+ a game but he'll get into the high teens. And he has a knack for making his presence felt.

Don't worry, he's not another Harper.
 

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The gap between his worst (being invisible for 20 minutes) and best (pack marks at crucial stages) is huge. Not concerned, and as others have said he applies plenty of pressure and physicality.
 

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I saw him in at the center bounce twice last night. I'd imagine more midfield time is coming. Exciting!
Lacks a bit of a tank due to injuries and explains the lack of disposals, but a couple pre-seasons and he'll be taking Swallow's spot in the midfield soon enough.
 

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People need to lighten up a bit on this. Yes it would be good. He's played 14 games. His possession numbers will climb as he gets more games. Probably never to 20+ a game but he'll get into the high teens. And he has a knack for making his presence felt.

Don't worry, he's not another Harper.
Rob, he was unsighted for the 1st half.........everyone has been beating on about not blooding the kids over the summer. Everyone must pull their weight. Lets be honest he wouldn't have been over please dwith his 1st half.
 
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