Can Maxwell Play forward??

[BoundforGlory]

I love Nick he is tough, committed & has footy smarts. Great Rookie draft pick up & will play 200 games!

I was wondering if we could play him in the forward line this year, as we have a few 3rd tall defensive options (obrien, wakelin, Clement, Brown). I think we hardness in our forward line, someone to fight & keep the ball in, like Betheras used to do.

With Rocca, Cloke, Buckley & Maxwell in that forward line we start to look a bit tougher.

Just think its a good idea!

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

I don't think he has the burst speed on the lead to play as a forward option. If he can sneak forward and get a mark, he can kick a goal or two, but I don't think he could consistently be effective lining up as a forward.

 

[PieLebo87]

He goes for the punch too often to be a forward lol

 

[Dj Chriss]

I love Nick he is tough, committed & has footy smarts. Great Rookie draft pick up & will play 200 games!

I was wondering if we could play him in the forward line this year, as we have a few 3rd tall defensive options (obrien, wakelin, Clement, Brown). I think we hardness in our forward line, someone to fight & keep the ball in, like Betheras used to do.

With Rocca, Cloke, Buckley & Maxwell in that forward line we start to look a bit tougher.

Just think its a good idea!

No, bad memories of Jason Cloke still burn

 

[Coin_Toss]

Perhaps, as a pinch-hitter, but I don't want to see him in the forward-line for longer than 20 mins each week. He was drafted as a defender and nothing has changed between now and then. I don't think Malthouse knows how to manage his players in that respect, he likes to chop and change players (in different positions) where they may have never been acquainted to in their younger days, and most experiments never seem to pay-off, which doesn't fill your heart with confidence.

 

[Dave The Man]

Don't want to stuff Around with him Like the Idiot MM Did with J Cloke!

 

[BoundforGlory]

Perhaps, as a pinch-hitter, but I don't want to see him in the forward-line for longer than 20 mins each week. He was drafted as a defender and nothing has changed between now and then. I don't think Malthouse knows how to manage his players in that respect, he likes to chop and change players (in different positions) where they may have never been acquainted to in their younger days, and most experiments never seem to pay-off, which doesn't fill your heart with confidence.

I am just a little concerned with our forwardline. We might need to stick Fraser in there full-time

 

[Dave The Man]

I am just a little concerned with our forwardline. We might need to stick Fraser in there full-time

Fraser is a Foward not a Ruck

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I think Maxwell can definitely play forward.

 

[Dj Chriss]

I think Maxwell can definitely play forward.

Proof?

 

[spartan-magpie]

i think maxwell- not including bucks- could be one of our better utililities. anyone share the same opinion... he could play anywhere for short periods of time-bar ruck- but id like to see him stay down back.. his courage is needed there..

 

[AsianWithAFro]

I think Bryan could have a good go in the ruck to be honest I reckon his better player and has more potential than richards. Fraser would be a good CHF I reckon.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Proof?

You want proof that I have an opinion?

I think he can. He's done it before in patches and I think its worth a try to swing him forward from time to time as a third tall option. He has reasonable pace and is a good mark and kick.

 

[Jabso]

Maxwell has played forward. But he is no way a swing man like Hunter and I would only play him there in emergencies. He plays forward a lot better than J.Cloke (doesn't say much really) and isn't totally lost down there.

 

[MarkT]

I don't know and that half the problem with our list. The coach rarely tries anything and when he does, if it doesn't work, he has to try and prove he was right until it kills. We should know whether a lot more of our players have any real versatility.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

We should know whether a lot more of our players have any real versatility.

James Clement is a classic example. An AA defender who could possibly extend his career by a number of years by playing at full forward, much like Alistair Lynch did when he changed ends. But we'll probably never see it happen, not even as a pre-season experiment.

I'm excited about the potential versatility of O'Brien, Maxwell, Reid, Brown and even T Cloke. But I doubt they'll get tested too often at both ends they'l get pigeon-holed early. MM simply is not interested in developing an Adam Hunter.

 

[Coin_Toss]

James Clement is a classic example. An AA defender who could possibly extend his career by a number of years by playing at full forward, much like Alistair Lynch did when he changed ends. But we'll probably never see it happen, not even as a pre-season experiment.

He's a very very good defender but that's about it. However, he's decisively quick over 20 metres and can take a nice contested mark, so perhaps we've missed the boat on this occasion.

Did he play in the forward line at Fremantle?

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Did he play in the forward line at Fremantle?

Quite often I believe.

 

[Optimax]

Clement was there full forward kicked five or six against Essendon at Waverly of i remeber right but he publicly said he prefers the back line to the forward line as that is where he believes he plays his best football, and i dont think you can disagree with him

 

[nick_savo]

He looked fantastic on Friday night, He got plenty of the ball, Will look forward to seeing him play this year.

 

[powerpies]

I would like to see him at full fwd in the coming weeks and rusling in defence!

 

[Lonie_from_50]

We have seen over his 40 odd game career his value as a defender, but also he has proven that he can go forward and chip in with a goal.

From what we saw on Friday, he is even more comitted to be the best defensive defender in the game. He oozes courage, is tough as nails, and his smarts and timing is essential to have as a backmen.

I don't think he is a forward option. Definately, if need be, he is more than capable as a pinch hitter, like a Lewis Roberts-Thomson (not Ted Richards) at Sydney, where he can be a focul point if needed and be successful.

 

[Lonie_from_50]

Clement was there full forward kicked five or six against Essendon at Waverly of i remeber right but he publicly said he prefers the back line to the forward line as that is where he believes he plays his best football, and i dont think you can disagree with him

Kicked two consecutive 5-goal hauls in the late 90's for the Dockers. With the ability he has to read the play and also stay with his opponent on a lead, he could be a very hard match up in the forward line late in his career if needed.

 

[Therussian]

He probably could, but he is going to play 200 games as a defender, so lets keep him there.

 

[eddiesmith]

I take it no one has seen the games where he played forward

He has unsuccesfully done it a few times when after 15 minutes and a few goals against him Mick realised it was a mistake to play him so has to hide him somewhere