Crows plan Walker talks! (Part 2)
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Re: taylor walker
I think Walker played well given the circumstances and you have to say - he still could have played poorly and not been the dominate forward of the game
in reality, he should have had 6, way to nice for a leading forward IMO.
What he did show was that he has a significant amount of talent but still isn't as hard at the ball as you would like for a bloke of his size.
Will be a superstar if used well.
I think Walker played well given the circumstances and you have to say - he still could have played poorly and not been the dominate forward of the game
in reality, he should have had 6, way to nice for a leading forward IMO.
What he did show was that he has a significant amount of talent but still isn't as hard at the ball as you would like for a bloke of his size.
Will be a superstar if used well.
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He was both very good and very average today - some lazy, half-hearted efforts, a couple of brain fads, a couple of times where he didn't compete; but the result was 4 goals, at least 2-3 goal assists - and probably a couple more goals if he wasn't actually too unselfish.
He frustrates the hell out of me, but I think it's just going to be something we have to accept with him - that the brilliant will be interspersed with the crap, and while the good outweighs the bed, then just enjoy it
He was both very good and very average today - some lazy, half-hearted efforts, a couple of brain fads, a couple of times where he didn't compete; but the result was 4 goals, at least 2-3 goal assists - and probably a couple more goals if he wasn't actually too unselfish.
He frustrates the hell out of me, but I think it's just going to be something we have to accept with him - that the brilliant will be interspersed with the crap, and while the good outweighs the bed, then just enjoy it
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Re: taylor walker
Hawthorn supporters had to deal with a lot of this early in Buddy's career. Not saying that Walker will be that good but he has the potential to be one of "those" players. Just give him time and play him in the right position (FF) and we could all be surprised with how good he could be.
He frustrates the hell out of me, but I think it's just going to be something we have to accept with him - that the brilliant will be interspersed with the crap, and while the good outweighs the bed, then just enjoy it
Hawthorn supporters had to deal with a lot of this early in Buddy's career. Not saying that Walker will be that good but he has the potential to be one of "those" players. Just give him time and play him in the right position (FF) and we could all be surprised with how good he could be.
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Like the way he is able to draw players to him whilst back steping and then feed the handball, makes time for himself to release the ball and allows our player to move forward toward goal when receivieng. *Carey like.
*please note I'm not calling him the next Carey, just to be clear
Like the way he is able to draw players to him whilst back steping and then feed the handball, makes time for himself to release the ball and allows our player to move forward toward goal when receivieng. *Carey like.
*please note I'm not calling him the next Carey, just to be clear
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I hate how he stops and braces for body contact when going for a ball in the air. He doesnt look like marking it when he does that.
Liked his game though.
Thought there was something in the way the players got around him after the first goal. You usually only see that reaction after a game winning goal, or when a first gamer gets on the board. It was approval of the new regime methinks.
I hate how he stops and braces for body contact when going for a ball in the air. He doesnt look like marking it when he does that.
Liked his game though.
Thought there was something in the way the players got around him after the first goal. You usually only see that reaction after a game winning goal, or when a first gamer gets on the board. It was approval of the new regime methinks.
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Re: taylor walker
Played well
in your top 5, was good to see him try and give a few off as well
But put it into context that he played on Salter, up there with the worst backman in the comp
Played well
in your top 5, was good to see him try and give a few off as well
But put it into context that he played on Salter, up there with the worst backman in the comp
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people dissing him are serious?
how many games has he played? yall are on some clown shit, so bad...
he was up against 3v1 more than once. i need to watch the replay but he had another awesome fend-off passage in close, you don't see much more attention being given by defenders in the game. comparable to people like barry hall... he has so much presence. players give him lip then flinch.
regardless of his actual playing ability, he's exactly what we need and what most people complain about. no flags being flown etc.
people dissing him are serious?
how many games has he played? yall are on some clown shit, so bad...
he was up against 3v1 more than once. i need to watch the replay but he had another awesome fend-off passage in close, you don't see much more attention being given by defenders in the game. comparable to people like barry hall... he has so much presence. players give him lip then flinch.
regardless of his actual playing ability, he's exactly what we need and what most people complain about. no flags being flown etc.
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there was also this one pack situation that looked like Walker was going to take the mark, but Hendo came crashing in from behind to spoil the whole pack... reminded me of Tippett/Walker spoiling each other in a pack.
he had at least 2 to 3 goal assists...but at times looked to pass of too often, which weren't the right options and stuffed up on a couple occasions, but 4 goals and a few goal assists is a great return from Walker. love watching him shrug off tacklers and just happy to see him back in the team.
there was also this one pack situation that looked like Walker was going to take the mark, but Hendo came crashing in from behind to spoil the whole pack... reminded me of Tippett/Walker spoiling each other in a pack.
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Re: taylor walker
think today proved that you should at least get a mid 30's pick if he moves to GWS
dont get me startedGreat forward though
think today proved that you should at least get a mid 30's pick if he moves to GWS
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it's obviously not natural for him to pass it off, looked a direct result of a coaching directive.
which causes him Massive Internal Conflict and affects his play
it's obviously not natural for him to pass it off, looked a direct result of a coaching directive.
which causes him Massive Internal Conflict and affects his play
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Doppel - couldn't believe that, the one time Hendo hits a pack hard, and he spoils Tex
You're right mate, like I said, we just need to accept the bad with the good.
Definitely right about presence too, the Port boys were into him all day - pretty sure he loves it.
I can't for the life of me work out why the hell they are trying to turn Salter into a defender
Doppel - couldn't believe that, the one time Hendo hits a pack hard, and he spoils Tex
You're right mate, like I said, we just need to accept the bad with the good.
Definitely right about presence too, the Port boys were into him all day - pretty sure he loves it.
I can't for the life of me work out why the hell they are trying to turn Salter into a defender
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Did a couple of stupid things like the torpedo set shot and handballing instead of having a shot himself, and went one handed a couple of times but as the game went on he started to lead more and present and Port really had a hard time keeping him under wraps.
He just does the things that lift the crowd and the team as well when he's flying. Hopefully he keeps going.
Did a couple of stupid things like the torpedo set shot and handballing instead of having a shot himself, and went one handed a couple of times but as the game went on he started to lead more and present and Port really had a hard time keeping him under wraps.
He just does the things that lift the crowd and the team as well when he's flying. Hopefully he keeps going.
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Are forward line is "good under its current set up" according to Rhode last time it was asked of him around round 10 this yr on 5AA
but Walker showed today that Salter isn't a backman thats for sure
I can't for the life of me work out why the hell they are trying to turn Salter into a defender
Are forward line is "good under its current set up" according to Rhode last time it was asked of him around round 10 this yr on 5AA
but Walker showed today that Salter isn't a backman thats for sure
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Myself and my mate at the game both picked up on that - he was almost too unselfish, but at least he's trying to bring others into the game; he'll find the right balance over time.
Myself and my mate at the game both picked up on that - he was almost too unselfish, but at least he's trying to bring others into the game; he'll find the right balance over time.
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I was disappointed when you guys grabbed him - because I hoped the Crows would.
When Williams left, I was looking forward to seeing Salter given a go as a forward...
I have no idea why the hell they don't at least let him play as a forward for a while - it's not going to hurt.
I genuinely hope he gets traded this year - his career will be over pretty quickly otherwise.
I was disappointed when you guys grabbed him - because I hoped the Crows would.
When Williams left, I was looking forward to seeing Salter given a go as a forward...
I have no idea why the hell they don't at least let him play as a forward for a while - it's not going to hurt.
I genuinely hope he gets traded this year - his career will be over pretty quickly otherwise.
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yer pretty much agree with you there
watch
he'll get delisted
some1 will pick him up and he will get 40+ goals for them next yr
yer pretty much agree with you there
watch
he'll get delisted
some1 will pick him up and he will get 40+ goals for them next yr
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I thought the reaction was as much because the goal was caused by his good defensive pressure?I hate how he stops and braces for body contact when going for a ball in the air. He doesnt look like marking it when he does that.
Liked his game though.
Thought there was something in the way the players got around him after the first goal. You usually only see that reaction after a game winning goal, or when a first gamer gets on the board. It was approval of the new regime methinks.
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Love the beard..He looks like a mean full forward now.....
Love the beard..He looks like a mean full forward now.....
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Maybe, but I doubt the players care as much about that as craig. I took it more as the players were keen to have him back and in the goalsquare.
Who knows though, maybe they were just pumped.
Maybe, but I doubt the players care as much about that as craig. I took it more as the players were keen to have him back and in the goalsquare.
Who knows though, maybe they were just pumped.
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Just watching the replay on tv now.
Both Gunston and Walker played on when Chaplin was close. Methinks Chappy is not respected as a defender.
Just watching the replay on tv now.
Both Gunston and Walker played on when Chaplin was close. Methinks Chappy is not respected as a defender.
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Chaplin would have to be one of the most overrated players in the AFL...have rarely seen him perform when the pressure is in and there is a physical contest around.
Would play Talia and L Thompson ahead of him if he were on our list. Probably 50:50 with Young and Sellar.
Chaplin would have to be one of the most overrated players in the AFL...have rarely seen him perform when the pressure is in and there is a physical contest around.
Would play Talia and L Thompson ahead of him if he were on our list. Probably 50:50 with Young and Sellar.
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I do like his unselfishness, but I want him to back himself as well. Really needs to puff the chest out and peacock inside the 50. When he marks inside the 50, quick look up, no GLARING options, then set shot (where he's pin point.....so long as he's not trying inverted torps)
His first goal was the result of a tackle he laid. His 1%ers were great tonight. Pack contests bringing it to ground for himself and others.Did he have any tackles?
I do like his unselfishness, but I want him to back himself as well. Really needs to puff the chest out and peacock inside the 50. When he marks inside the 50, quick look up, no GLARING options, then set shot (where he's pin point.....so long as he's not trying inverted torps)
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