Player Watch Billy Frampton

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Played his role exactly as scripted, [PLAYERCARD]Harris Andrews[/PLAYERCARD] was largely a non entity.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Proven right as always. Poor performance, dropped three marks…still as I originally pointed out he played his function negating the Lions structure. I thought it would be down back. Undoubtedly he would have had a better game had he played in the prelim and had some experience. Right as usual

We wouldn’t be in the grand final if Cameron didn’t play the prelim. Frampton was there to play a sacrificial role on Andrews and played that role extremely well.

 

[Brad Goodman]

Andrews was pretty anonymous for the first three quarters but started to get more on top in the fourth. Billy didn’t do much, but at the same time it was enough!

 

[ipswichpies]

He'll be called upon a lot more next year I think, could easily replace Cameron or Murphy.

Yes Cameron will be under more pressure next yr, Murphy is the 1 who really worries me though because he keeps getting knocked around and if Billy had to go back to cover for him Andrews would have had a field day.

If Andrews played like he did in the 4 qtr all day we would have struggled just as well we kept him forward.

 

[WakeUpPies]

Sober thoughts: I think Billy was too worried about Andrews at times and forgot to go for the ball. However he did his role and kept up with Andrews all game. Andrews had a Darcy-like impact on the game in the first 3 quarters and by the time he started getting into the match it was too late. If Billy stuck that 1 uncontested mark that seemly caught him off guard we’d be saying “good on him”.

We seriously need to require a real KPF though lol

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Sober thoughts: I think Billy was too worried about Andrews at times and forgot to go for the ball. However he did his role and kept up with Andrews all game. Andrews had a Darcy-like impact on the game in the first 3 quarters and by the time he started getting into the match it was too late. If Billy stuck that 1 uncontested mark that seemly caught him off guard we’d be saying “good on him”.

We seriously need to require a real KPF though lol

McStay will be there for round 1, 2024 after a modified preseason.

 

[Macca180]

Played his role exactly as scripted, Harris Andrews was largely a non entity.

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

So he dropped a mark. It was a bullet pass too and he’s was in the middle of a pack so a little ingenious to call it uncontested… was still a tough one to grab.

All year Andrews has been their biggest weapon. frampton neutralised him and removed their drive from half back which is one of their main scoring routes. As good a two possession game as you’ll see.

 

[WakeUpPies]

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

To be fair the only reason Billy even played was because the 2 KPFs in front of him were both injured. If you told us Andrews would be largely uninvolved
For 80% of the match before the game I’m sure 99% would take it.

 

[windchimes]

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

 

[gouki88]

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

He played his role to the extent that Andrews only had one good quarter, and Collingwood are premiers. Don't think anyone gives a **** about the rest

 

[Johno9911]

He’ll cop some hate and laughter from those on the outside of our club - but we all know how highly Fly preaches “play your role”, and for three quarters yesterday Billy did exactly that on one of the premier defenders of the competition.

You only need to re-watch the lions prelim against Carlton to see how big of an obstacle Harris actually can be, and for 75% of the game Billy fought a galant 0-0 draw against him.

Knew his role and did his job - keep that medal shiny for us Bill!

 

[CasuallyDressed]

He’ll cop some hate and laughter from those on the outside of our club - but we all know how highly Fly preaches “play your role”, and for three quarters yesterday Billy did exactly that on one of the premier defenders of the competition.

You only need to re-watch the lions prelim against Carlton to see how big of an obstacle Harris actually can be, and for 75% of the game Billy fought a galant 0-0 draw against him.

Knew his role and did his job - keep that medal shiny for us Bill!

Aka people who didn't just win a flag.

 

[Gone Critical]

Well done Billy. A great story and you played a role in a flag team. He may never be a best 22 player but he will be a premiership player forever. Fantastic

 

[sr36]

By declaring it so

You were right

 

[sr36]

He did.

But an AFL player should be able to play their role but also mark an uncontested ball.

I don't know why Fagan allowed his star interceptor to be tagged on the goal line for 3 quarters of the game. It was a head scratcher for me.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I don't know why Fagan allowed his star interceptor to be tagged on the goal line for 3 quarters of the game. It was a head scratcher for me.

Because he’s not a good coach.

Too busy doodling on his notebook. What sort of coach uses pen and paper?

 

[gerryg400]

Because he’s not a good coach.

Too busy doodling on his notebook. What sort of coach uses pen and paper?

A coach who completed high school prior to the invention of the personal computer.

 

[Bevoman]

He played his role to the extent that Andrews only had one good quarter, and Collingwood are premiers. Don't think anyone gives a * about the rest

Andrews got off the leash when Billy was on the bench in the last quarter.

 

[gouki88]

Andrews got off the leash when Billy was on the bench in the last quarter.

Yep, one of the commentators called it too - Andrews got loose with Frampa off, and once he got some touches he found rhythm

 

[Iskender Time]

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It’s started again already.

 

[KinderSmock]

Maybe I’m a pessimist but I thought he played much much better than I thought he would. His game would always be assessed based on Andrews’ influence on the game

Took Andrews out of the game which was huge. It was this outcome that allowed our smalls to dominate


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Helped Bobby kick those goals. Bobby doesn't score four or win the Norm without Frampton annoying Andrews for the day.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

He played his role to the extent that Andrews only had one good quarter, and Collingwood are premiers. Don't think anyone gives a * about the rest

Frampton was off the ground for part of that too.

 

[Scud2]

If Billy Boy managed to hold onto a couple of marks (which he should have..) and drilled a couple of set shots, no one would criticise his game at all.

Billy Boy is now also a premiership player. So he is now a cult hero.

 

[10571z]

Ok, we lost our full forward and bought in a depth player. He did OK at his role.

How many sides are bringing in anything half decent as a depth full forward?