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Universal Love Brad Close

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I can't find another thread on this guy, so I'm starting one.
Just saying I love what he brings to the table.
Fantastic vision. Lost count of the times his quick 'gives' have opened up the play and resulted in goals.
Should nick name him 'the can opener'
Pressure and closing speed are also top shelf.
 
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We often criticise role players for not doing enough or not understanding what they bring. This is just about the clearest case given how clean he is, the quality of the decisions he makes and that naff 80s pool cleaner vibe he brings.
 
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How about his shimmy, roving of packs, snaps on goals.

he is weak to non existent in all. Lucky he doesn’t play foward pocket.


oh sh*t.


close should build up his fitness and aim to become a mid. It might suit him better.

still prefer him over atkins or dalhaus in the foward line though.


he has a pretty good handball. I will give him that.
 

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He's a limited player (poor kick penetration, poor overhead) but can find the ball and gives his best effort. Prefer him over Miers or Dalhaus.
 
Top class players have the ability to show they belong at AFL level within a handful of games... Close. Narkle, Miers...
Battlers tend to be battlers for years and will become good ordinary players at best... Kolodjashnij, Ratugolea, Stanley

The first group seem to be in the right place at the right time, know exactly what is required, are consistent and effective
The latter group are perpetually enticing, either physically blessed or showing occasional spectacular efforts, always a half-step away.
Don't be fooled by the theatre. What separates them, is not something you can see... it's between the ears.
 
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