Player Watch #9: Luke Davies-Uniacke - signs until end 2025! Runner up in the 2022 Syd Barker Medal Award

[Roosurgence]

Dropping him this week in hindsight was a bad move.

We could have used that extra midfield rotation, especially since a few were down today.

This game got lost at selection.

 

[shinboner magic]

LDU for Taylor would've been a game changer. Curtis brought some pressure forward but that was about it, we got done in the midfield and stints in the mid from LDU might have saved our asses.

Doesn’t panic with the footy and would of helped in the clearances - makes good decisions with ball in hand.

 

[shintemaster]

Dropping him this week in hindsight was a bad move.

We could have used that extra midfield rotation, especially since a few were down today.

This game got lost at selection.

Easy in retrospect but I agree, was surprised Hosie didn't get a run as well over Taylor given he has more physical development.

 

[Roosurgence]

Easy in retrospect but I agree, was surprised Hosie didn't get a run as well over Taylor given he has more physical development.

Hosie should have been the late in.

Hrovat did some nice things, but he is a liability as a small forward.

No pace, no strength at the contest, no pressure. It was the perfect matchup for Essendon, allowing quick defenders to rebound.

There was one stage where he was in front of his opponent going for a mark and they just waltzed past him to take and easy mark. The guy is as slow as treacle.

 

[Tectonic]

Hosie should have been the late in.

On that- Hosie already played in the morning vfl game

 

[Roosurgence]

On that- Hosie already played in the morning vfl game

They knew Wood was under a cloud.

The big issue was Hosie being the travelling emergency and not playing last week. I guess they didn’t potentially want him to miss two in a row?

A call on Wood should have been made earlier.

 

[shintemaster]

They knew Wood was under a cloud.

The big issue was Hosie being the travelling emergency and not playing last week. I guess they didn’t potentially want him to miss two in a row?

A call on Wood should have been made earlier.

Agree. The call should have been made Thursday and I'm surprised it wasn't to be honest.

 

[king of the road]

30 disposals (8k,22h) and 7 tackles against the Bombers.

That’s why I got on BF this morning. To read this.

 

[motlopfan]

Hosie should have been the late in.

Hrovat did some nice things, but he is a liability as a small forward.

No pace, no strength at the contest, no pressure. It was the perfect matchup for Essendon, allowing quick defenders to rebound.

There was one stage where he was in front of his opponent going for a mark and they just waltzed past him to take and easy mark. The guy is as slow as treacle.

You have said it exactly. If you are small you need some X factor, he has Zero. Laugh when I read previews and people talk about him bringing leg speed and run! Even the tiny Harvey could bring pressure when necessary, this man is hopeless. LDU could have played that role and had a run in the middle.

 

[giantroo]

30 disposals (8k,22h) and 7 tackles against the Bombers.

Just seen the updated stats, he had 31 disposals and 11 TACKLES.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Just seen the updated stats, he had 31 disposals and 11 TACKLES.

He still wouldn't have caught much more than fresh air last night.

I'm happy for him to drop down as I reckon it's best for his development.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

Just seen the updated stats, he had 31 disposals and 11 TACKLES.

I don't want ldu having that ratio of hand passes to kicks - he needs to be kicking the ball far more often and hitting targets.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I don't want ldu having that ratio of hand passes to kicks - he needs to be kicking the ball far more often and hitting targets.

I suspect his handball ratio will stay high until he becomes to strong to tackle.

 

[giantroo]

Right in the guts of things.

 

[Tectonic]

Right in the guts of things.

Can see why the handball ratio was high there. He looks much more confident than he did last year already though, building very nicely!

Side note it's great to have Campbell in the VFL, must be a huge help for guys like LDU to have a good presence like that to work off in the contest.

 

[King Corey]

Right in the guts of things.

Sidenote: Tom Campbell comes across as such a quality team-oriented guy as noted elsewhere. Wish he was just couple of % closer to top AFL ruck quality for his and our sakes.

 

[King Corey]

Can see why the handball ratio was high there. He looks much more confident than he did last year already though, building very nicely!

Side note it's great to have Campbell in the VFL, must be a huge help for guys like LDU to have a good presence like that to work off in the contest.

Far out, SNAP!

 

[giantroo]

 

[Orange Peanut]

Do we expect this to be a one-game reset like Jy's?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Do we expect this to be a one-game reset like Jy's?

Hope so. The cupboard is pretty bare with injuries so we may as well pump games into him & Ahern

 

[Caracas]

This guy is just the “bee’s knees”. The way he moves! Once he syncs it all up and can break through the “buffeting” in the contest, he will be our most elite player.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Snake_Baker]

No clearances numbers?

 

[Val Keating]

No clearances numbers?

I just had a look at the footy live app. Doesn’t mention clearances but there is a discrepancy in the numbers



Anyone know the best app for vfl stats?

 

[Snake_Baker]

Thanks Val.

I'm happy with 7 tackles anyway.

Not really fused if the kid comes up or not this week, as I know he's going to be a slow burner that will still take a while.

 

[King Corey]

I just had a look at the footy live app. Doesn’t mention clearances but there is a discrepancy in the numbers

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Anyone know the best app for vfl stats?

AFL profile pics don't get much better than that.