Blicavs to CHB.

[Jhye Clark 13]

There's a back six with likely 3 key size defenders, Blitz definitely can't play small, so I don't really see him earning a spot amongst that back six. If it comes down to he and Gardner for a spot, I want Gardner there.

It depends. If they decide to utilise Taylor in Domsy's spot then Blitz will get the nod at the key position, If they think Gardner is a better replacement at FB then Taylor will play CHB.

Both Stewart and Kolodjashnij can play tall so we have plenty of options.

Blitz is a utility and has proven that by playing through the midfield. He's tall enough and versatile enough to play key back.

 

[El Dubya]

It depends. If they decide to utilise Taylor in Domsy's spot then Blitz will get the nod at the key position, If they think Gardner is a better replacement at FB then Taylor will play CHB.

Both Stewart and Kolodjashnij can play tall so we have plenty of options.

Blitz is a utility and has proven that by playing through the midfield. He's tall enough and versatile enough to play key back.

It takes more than height to stand toe to toe with Buddy at CHB.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

It depends. If they decide to utilise Taylor in Domsy's spot then Blitz will get the nod at the key position, If they think Gardner is a better replacement at FB then Taylor will play CHB.

Both Stewart and Kolodjashnij can play tall so we have plenty of options.

Blitz is a utility and has proven that by playing through the midfield. He's tall enough and versatile enough to play key back.

Looking at the first month of the season.

Melbourne: Hogan, McDonald
Hawthorn: Roughead, Schoenmakers, Gunston
West Coast: Kennedy, Darling, Vardy
St.Kilda: Bruce, McCartin, Membrey

Based on matchups the question is whether Gardner or Blicavs will be better suited.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

It takes more than height to stand toe to toe with Buddy at CHB.

Luckily we don't face Buddy every week.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Looking at the first month of the season.

Melbourne: Hogan, McDonald
Hawthorn: Roughead, Schoenmakers, Gunston
West Coast: Kennedy, Darling, Vardy
St.Kilda: Bruce, McCartin, Membrey

Based on matchups the question is whether Gardner or Blicavs will be better suited.

Based on that, Gardner. My gut feeling is Blicavs.

 

[catempire]

Blicavs could do it within a game when you needed a stop gap after an injury or concussion.

As a long term proposition I don’t see the point. He is much better utilised in the middle of the ground where he can use his pace to link up play and shut down space.

Hope Gardner gets a go in JLT.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Hope Gardner gets a go in JLT.

I was shocked Gardner wasn't played in the same series last year ... and he was fit.

 

[Willo_]

I was shocked Gardner wasn't played in the same series last year ... and he was fit.

Seconded

 

[El Dubya]

Luckily we don't face Buddy every week.

True, but I want to get some consistency into our rising star young defender.

 

[Willo_]

I was shocked Gardner wasn't played in the same series last year ... and he was fit.

I'll also add I was disappointed to be honest.. young promising player, he'd learn a lot just warming up and playing with the senior boys, the instructions on the field, the way the defenders cover for each other and work together... and that stuff can help fast track development

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I'll also add I was disappointed to be honest.. young promising player, he'd learn a lot just warming up and playing with the senior boys, the instructions on the field, the way the defenders cover for each other and work together... and that stuff can help fast track development

You know how much I rate him. He has a terrific attitude.

I vividly remember that inner sanctum tour where we both stood on the field watching on as he gave Nathan Vardy and absolute bath. I reckon I counted at least 25 times in a row where he beat him comprehensively and left Vardy spitting chips on the ground.

That was when I knew Vardy didn't have the will to succeed at Geelong. To his credit he's fought back. That simply shoes how much talent Gardner has.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

True, but I want to get some consistency into our rising star young defender.

You're not the only one mate.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Based on that, Gardner. My gut feeling is Blicavs.

I've firmly been in the sink or swim camp. We'll never know about Gardner if we sit him in the reserves. With Henderson out we have the perfect opportunity to find out.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I've firmly been in the sink or swim camp. We'll never know about Gardner if we sit him in the reserves. With Henderson out we have the perfect opportunity to find out.

Must play in JLT. It will be negligent on the club if he didn't ... although I said the same last year.

 

[El Dubya]

Must play in JLT. It will be negligent on the club if he didn't ... although I said the same last year.

So he won't play then, since our coach is shit.

 

[Mahlepi]

You know how much I rate him. He has a terrific attitude.

I vividly remember that inner sanctum tour where we both stood on the field watching on as he gave Nathan Vardy and absolute bath. I reckon I counted at least 25 times in a row where he beat him comprehensively and left Vardy spitting chips on the ground.

That was when I knew Vardy didn't have the will to succeed at Geelong. To his credit he's fought back. That simply shoes how much talent Gardner has.

so he beat a player who didnt care
great time to assess his talent

 

[Vdubs]

Looking at the first month of the season.

Melbourne: Hogan, McDonald
Hawthorn: Roughead, Schoenmakers, Gunston
West Coast: Kennedy, Darling, Vardy
St.Kilda: Bruce, McCartin, Membrey

Based on matchups the question is whether Gardner or Blicavs will be better suited.

Your wisdom and knowledge has you utterly convinced that the untried Gardner would be a better option than the frustrating Stanley?

 

[Vdubs]

So he won't play then, since our coach is shit.

Where were you in 2011?

 

[Vdubs]

Luckily we don't face Buddy every week.

If Buddy is ON, it would not matter who gets him. Somehow, he never got ON with Domsy in the team.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Your wisdom and knowledge has you utterly convinced that the untried Gardner would be a better option than the frustrating Stanley?

Most definitely. He’s actually a defender by trade

 

[El Dubya]

Where were you in 2011?

Watching a side coach itself to a flag.

 

[Vdubs]

Watching a side coach itself to a flag.

Like in 07 when Chappy got the boys to finally show their stuff.

 

[El Dubya]

Like in 07 when Chappy got the boys to finally show their stuff.

No, not like that at all, since that didn't happen.

 

[Vdubs]

No, not like that at all, since that didn't happen.

That exactly happened

 

[Vdubs]

Most definitely. He’s actually a defender by trade

He has good size about him. Have never seen him play.