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can't question his contested work anymore, this season he has really grown in that area and i think it is a result of more time in the midfield and less of Chris Judd being in there
 
Bryce shining in 2014
Gibbs is "really confident" Carlton has the players and coaching staff to win a premiership before his new contract expires at the end of 2019.

He has also been buoyed by the way the Blues have rebounded from their 71-point loss to the Sydney Swans in round 17. Their win against North Melbourne in round 18 was followed by an unlucky five-point loss to Fremantle at Patersons Stadium last Thursday night.

The midfielder said Malthouse's message after the loss to the Dockers was that the Blues were "close" but had to eradicate the late skill errors that had cost them in their five losses by two goals or less this year.

"It's probably the perfect preparation for us leading into next year to play sides that are in contention for the top eight," he said.

"We want to be challenging for those spots next year, so it’s a great way to test ourselves over the next month."
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Gibbsy has always been my favourite player, had his number on my back for 6 years now. Just awesome to see him tearing it up week after week. Wonder where he will feature in Mike's TOP 50 when he does it again
 
I read this article yesterday which admittedly lacked substance but the subject got me thinking -

http://*******************/2016/04/05/bryce-gibbs-stud-or-spud/

On paper his stats look quite good. However he seems to be maligned by fans and media alike. Carlton or otherwise. He is a B&F winner, been loyal to the club through trying times, been very durable, but is often criticized for lack of effort and standing up when the game is on the line.

I understand he still has a bit of his career to go and may change peoples minds. But as it stands now he conjures up mixed opinions within the football community.

So my question is this: if Gibbs was to retire now, how would you remember him?
 
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HARKER said:
What's happened to him? :eek:
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It's a good question. Training report were positive over summer.

I remember an interview in his b&f year. Laidley I think was the Gibbs whisperer and Bryce said that he worked with him to set markers for staying involved in the game. IIRC.

I guess I'd be asking Bryce how he is working with coaches to apply those markers in his roles in the current game plan. He's really frustrating with half efforts. He has so much more to offer. I don't think he's another wantaway going through the motions, is he?
 
I'd remember him for being a ridiculously skilled player who lacks a lot of heart. Always been a very good player, but never an absolute star of the game like critics predicted he would be in his early days.

I distinctly recall a play on the weekend where he had the chance to impact the ball running back with the flight but opted out last minute - no way would you see champions of the game, with a hunger to win and put their body on the line for their team mates, do this. (players like Hodge come to mind - however much of a sniper he is). Hell, even Suckling ran back with the flight on the weekend!

Such a disappointment for us as fans who know how good Gibbs could be. Though, to his credit has stuck fat with the club when he could easily have left for another club a few years back.
Coops93 said:
I read this article yesterday which admittedly lacked substance but the subject got me thinking -

http://*******************/2016/04/05/bryce-gibbs-stud-or-spud/

On paper his stats look quite good. However he seems to be maligned by fans and media alike. Carlton or otherwise. He is a B&F winner, been loyal to the club through trying times, been very durable, but is often criticized for lack of effort and standing up when the game is on the line.

I understand he still has a bit of his career to go and may change peoples minds. But as it stands now he conjures up mixed opinions within the football community.

So my question is this: if Gibbs was to retire now, how would you remember him?
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Look he is a talented footballer.
My issue with him is I don't believe he ever does anything hugely courageous. I never see him back into a pack, or throw himself at the loose ball in a way that could result in a serious hard hit to his body (head).
Look nobody is saying he has to be a Selwood. But his unwillingness to do the real hard stuff is clear as day IMO.
I know he tackles and wins plenty of hard ball but he doesn't win them with true hard ass attacks on the ball. I'd just once love to sit there and say "wow that took serious courage and balls".
He looked shocked the other day when he took the mark and copped a late hit.
But you know what, I've just about learnt to accept that is just how he is. Every team needs class and he certainly is that and maybe every team has one of those players who won't do the kamikaze act but will win you games through polish. I don't think you can carry more than one of these so if he's our one then so be it.
 
Aphrodite said:
But he's 'not that good' consistent ODN!
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EFA.

He has been wildly inconsistent in his career, especially in application. I'm fine with people taking opposing stances. I just don't think they are arguing what they think they are arguing. Plenty of middle ground and room for praise and criticism for Bryce.
 

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1981 said:
Look he is a talented footballer.
My issue with him is I don't believe he ever does anything hugely courageous. I never see him back into a pack, or throw himself at the loose ball in a way that could result in a serious hard hit to his body (head).
Look nobody is saying he has to be a Selwood. But his unwillingness to do the real hard stuff is clear as day IMO.
I know he tackles and wins plenty of hard ball but he doesn't win them with true hard ass attacks on the ball. I'd just once love to sit there and say "wow that took serious courage and balls".
He looked shocked the other day when he took the mark and copped a late hit.
But you know what, I've just about learnt to accept that is just how he is. Every team needs class and he certainly is that and maybe every team has one of those players who won't do the kamikaze act but will win you games through polish. I don't think you can carry more than one of these so if he's our one then so be it.
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It's interesting that point about playing courageously. This might be wildly off the mark, but when I look at the best team of the current era, Hawthorn, and try to pick their closest player who plays the most similar role to Gibbs, I always think of Burgoyne.
Yes, I understand that they might have different attributes/skills but when I think of how Burgoyne plays, I can easily see Gibbs playing the same way and really not having to do anything more 'courageous' than he currently does. You could argue Burgoyne is a better runner both ways, but he does play in an amazing team. As the Carlton team get better, i'd like to think that Gibbs will get better with it, as he's shown in the last couple of weeks.
In a round about way I think i'm saying that he can be an excellent, even great player for us still without having to get his head knocked off every game.
 
I think we can accept that he'll never be a super consistent superstar, but when he's on, he's very, very good. When he's switched on he doesn't lack intensity either, the problem is unlike say a Docherty or Paddy Cripps you won't see it all game, every game. But he is what he is.

Was brilliant vs the Pies.
 

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