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Did anyone hear the interview with Crozier last night, either on K rock or Triple M? I'm pretty sure he said Naughton prefers playing back
Also listened to the Harry Taylor interview and he mentioned that Naughton told him he feels more comfortable in defence. Whether that's due to lower expectations on taking marks or no pressure to convert goals, at this stage Naughton has to play forward since options are limited.Hayden Crozier, for your listening pleasure.
http://www.krockfootball.com.au/aud...-western-bulldogs-v-geelong-match-interviews/
To each their own, but I could never understand that myself. My whole life playing footy, I've always found defence far more stressful since your failure to do your job properly can directly result in an opponent scoring, and it feels like the spotlight is placed on you far more than if you sit in the goal square. Although I can see why being a Key Forward may be a little harsherAlso listened to the Harry Taylor interview and he mentioned that Naughton told him he feels more comfortable in defence. Whether that's due to lower expectations on taking marks or no pressure to convert goals, at this stage Naughton has to play forward since options are limited.
If he played back on the weekend, there's no way we win that game!So now there is more evidence that Naughts wants to play back as I said he said months ago.
In a perfect world I think we would move hm back but list now dictates where he plays
If he played back on the weekend, there's no way we win that game!
Games like this support the defence argument. When the midfield is failing this badly, it helps to have a general who can cover much of the defensive zone and intercept.
But hey, he had good games against Geelong and Richmond, therefore anyone saying he must play defence is wrong. Keep him forward, inconsistency doesn't matter apparently.
My point is the answer of where he plays long term isn't even remotely as clear as people like you make it out to be.He's in his second year. Every 19yo key forward is inconsistent. Your argument must mean we didn't have this happen last year when he "controlled the defence"
Quiet because you posted this during the second quarter of said game, which is frankly ridiculously reactive.Today we have an example of a game where he clearly would've been much more helpful in defence, but all those posters are now quiet.
I could've posted it during or after Naughton's many quiet games up forward this year.Quiet because you posted this during the second quarter of said game, which is frankly ridiculously reactive.
Have you not watched Rance play? Or better yet, Easton Wood at his best?The bulk of St Kildas goals by that ppoint had been scored after a turnover, with their mids and small forwards front running so much they may as well be sat in the first row. Naughtons strength is as an intercept defender. You normally need to be set up to play that role, so I doubt he'd have been effective. Besides, their talls did s**t all, so one on one compared to Cordy the different would've been negligible.
Now you're being "ridiculously reactive" to one game. Our runners on the outside like Hunter and Macrae are usually great defensively.If you want real improvement in defence, we need outside mids who can work hard defensively and stop them getting over the top of our defence so easily. Hunter is the only one who can.
You were taking a shot at posters for being quiet this game. 35 mins after the game started. I'm all for talking about the make up of the team, but not when the person is simply out for petty point scoring.I could've posted it during or after Naughton's many quiet games up forward this year.
Have you not watched Rance play? Or better yet, Easton Wood at his best?
High quality intercept players have this skill that's known as "reading the play", part of which involves reacting quickly to turnovers. Rance at his best gets Richmond out of jail many times, as do all the leading intercept defenders in the competition for their respective clubs. Right now, only Crozier can do this for us on a consistent basis, a medium-sized defender.
Now you're being "ridiculously reactive" to one game. Our runners on the outside like Hunter and Macrae are usually great defensively.
Then you have all the games where Cordy gets absolutely monstered in the 1v1 contests, like against West Coast. Not many goals out the back there when Cordy's consistently getting outbodied or missing spoils.
If we want to optimize Naughton as a player, we should play him in defence. He's got great defensive instincts and finished top 5 in our B&F playing in defence last year as an 18 year old. He does not have sharp forward instincts, and may never have them. Some argue he's yet to develop instincts, but I'm more inclined to believe some players are just born natural goalscorers, something I believe Naughton isn't.
Spare me, he had a poor game from start to finish so you're clutching at straws. There's no rule about when people can make posts in this thread.You were taking a shot at posters for being quiet this game. 35 mins after the game started. I'm all for talking about the make up of the team, but not when the person is simply out for petty point scoring.
Redundant point. Nobody can stop any type of scoring altogether.We've been getting caught out the back ever since Bevo took over. Peak Wood didn't stop it, as the play went over his head. Naughton would be the same.
Hahaha, yeah I'm really trying to "point score", because I'm the only one ragging on Cordy after today, aren't I?Yes Cordy gets mauled 1 on 1. But he didn't today. You're trying to point score from this game, yet this game wasn't an example of where Naughtons strength as a defender would have been utilised.