Toast Buckley

[Angelus512]

Was surprised at how well he did. Honestly I thought he'd be all over the shop but did some nice field kicks and didnt seem to lose it under pressure. Good game, hope he can string a few together.

 

[Ant85]

He was actually one of the few highlights from a rather ordinary night.

Keep it up Bucks, he'll be of great use to us this year if he can maintain the form.

 

[jonesy86]

only mistake was a big one, letting selwood hanball late in the game

 

[absy]

He's great when he's not handballing without thinking!!

http://youtu.be/QiuUL8Q266c

 

[Zahki]

I was pretty harsh on him in the NAB Cup games, I think I said he'd never make it. Willing to eat some humble pie and say I was wrong, definitely showed some great things on Friday. I still think he has a tendency to make some dumb decisions but seeing him thump the ball 70 meters to Swan in the center square was beautiful to watch.

 

[The New Breid]

Some of his disposals were incredibly damaging. He also seemed more composed than he has in the past. Had him in our top 5. Hopefully he keeps it up.

 

[Pie eyed]

I think he's starting to fit his role...even becoming familiar with it.
Good on him.
There is no sense having a player on the list just to make up the numbers.
Glad he's found some form.

 

[esc0bar]

Some of his disposals were incredibly damaging. He also seemed more composed than he has in the past. Had him in our top 5. Hopefully he keeps it up.

Not sure what game you were watching?

His lack of concentration when Turtlewood handpassed to ottens resulted in an important goal. I admit it was a poor run with attempt by Wood, however it should never have happened.

Kicked to a contest on a number of occasions instead of picking the spare man out downfield. I was at the game right behind the goals so i had a good view of this.

Played his part however but Top 5?

 

[jayceontaylor]

Not sure what game you were watching?

His lack of concentration when Turtlewood handpassed to ottens resulted in an important goal. I admit it was a poor run with attempt by Wood, however it should never have happened.

Kicked to a contest on a number of occasions instead of picking the spare man out downfield. I was at the game right behind the goals so i had a good view of this.

Played his part however but Top 5?

He hand passed it over to Steve Johnson who kicked the goal, not Ottens.

 

[Pera]

His lack of concentration when Turtlewood handpassed to ottens resulted in an important goal. I admit it was a poor run with attempt by Wood, however it should never have happened.

I think you just proved you don't watch all that closely

 

[jonbe54]

Not sure what game you were watching?

His lack of concentration when Turtlewood handpassed to ottens resulted in an important goal. I admit it was a poor run with attempt by Wood, however it should never have happened.

Kicked to a contest on a number of occasions instead of picking the spare man out downfield. I was at the game right behind the goals so i had a good view of this.

Played his part however but Top 5?

Agreed it shouldn't have happened but he wasn't by himself with concentration efforts last night - or this year. Team is going at about half ratpower ATM and with Brown and Maxwell out there was considerably less maturity for him to lean on/ learn from than is normal. Did some very nice things and some ordinary, far from a walk up start in the best 22 but for a kid learning his way in the AFL against a heavily experienced, mature bodied team who were pressing with a point to prove I feel he was far from disgraced unlike some senior players who aren't the point of this thread.

Give the lad time to grow into his body/ the team gameplan and the hotter competition at the top level. He has the tools and awareness is a thing that will improve with increased exposure to a higher level of competition.

 

[Pera]

Played very well. His leg is a real weapon and it'll be vital when breaking down the oppositions forward press. Someone who can penetrate (that's what she said) with their kicks is a must.

 

[jonbe54]

Played very well. His leg is a real weapon and it'll be vital when breaking down the oppositions forward press. Someone who can penetrate (that's what she said) with their kicks is a must.

Yeah Dane a man without any real penetration is a lonely lonely man

 

[esc0bar]

He hand passed it over to Steve Johnson who kicked the goal, not Ottens.

Hmm ok i assumed it was Ottens as Wood was jogging behind him. Anyway its not the point of who kicked etc but Buckley was caught off guard.

And Jonbe54 your right he has potential but i would like to see more awareness on the field. Those brain farts can cost us.

 

[rose jam]

He kicked too often straight up the centre corridor and was lucky to get away with a few. That's outside the game plan, probably a hangover reflex from Melbourne, but he has to get that out of his game quick if he's going to hold a spot more regularly.
Still, need to keep him in the seniors at least half the games this year so he's ready for finals if needed.

 

[jonbe54]

Hmm ok i assumed it was Ottens as Wood was jogging behind him. Anyway its not the point of who kicked etc but Buckley was caught off guard.

And Jonbe54 your right he has potential but i would like to see more awareness on the field. Those brain farts can cost us.

Agreed escO that's for sure suppose it comes down to a case of managing the game time needs of developing but raw performers with points/percentage position. We have the enviable position of 30+ AFL level or near AFL players to manage, they all need game time at the top level.