Player Watch Dan Houston

[Kes1984]

Number 1 rule - it's ok to be wrong, just be certain.

it's all about confidence - like carrying a ladder confidently, you can get in anywhere!

 

[sideswipe]

it's all about confidence - like carrying a ladder confidently, you can get in anywhere!

I prefer a tuxedo

 

[JuniorB]

All people have to do is look up Manics Medical Centres, we are Australia wide. We might not be fully educated but we know our stuff

 

[Mollythedolly]

We needed him last night and he didn't show up again. I wonder if we need to try him on a wing instead of HB.

Overall, he’s been solid rather than spectacular. Happy to give him time.

 

[Silky23]

How do we get Houston opportunity to find more of the pill?

Possession count reads 27, 15, 23, 15 and 20 for an average of 20 per game.

I know Jaicos has played well, but would rather give Houston another 5 kicks as we know he is completely damaging with ball in hand.

Is it just poor form and trying to work himself out within our team, or is the message to get Jaicos the footy with him leading us currently for handball receives (13), and averaging 29 disposals per game.

He's averaging 180m less gained per game as well. He is a key cog to our push late in the year and he hasn't fired a shot yet. Surely there is a notion sooner rather than later to just find him the ball?

 

[gouki88]

How do we get Houston opportunity to find more of the pill?

Possession count reads 27, 15, 23, 15 and 20 for an average of 20 per game.

I know Jaicos has played well, but would rather give Houston another 5 kicks as we know he is completely damaging with ball in hand.

Is it just poor form and trying to work himself out within our team, or is the message to get Jaicos the footy with him leading us currently for handball receives (13), and averaging 29 disposals per game.

He's averaging 180m less gained per game as well. He is a key cog to our push late in the year and he hasn't fired a shot yet. Surely there is a notion sooner rather than later to just find him the ball?

I agree - we should work hard to get him the pill

 

[Silky23]

I agree - we should work hard to get him the pill

100%

I don't think we've done anywhere near close enough to make him a priority in moving the footy out of the defensive 50.

We're ranked 16th in the league for scores from D50 to F50, that's a damning stat. HAVE to get him more of the footy.

 

[jmac70]

100%

I don't think we've done anywhere near close enough to make him a priority in moving the footy out of the defensive 50.

We're ranked 16th in the league for scores from D50 to F50, that's a damning stat. HAVE to get him more of the footy.

We’re 16th because our focus is on scoring from turnover.

 

[gouki88]

100%

I don't think we've done anywhere near close enough to make him a priority in moving the footy out of the defensive 50.

We're ranked 16th in the league for scores from D50 to F50, that's a damning stat. HAVE to get him more of the footy.

I completely agree. Whether it’s through kick ins or deliberately seeking him out in chains, he needs it as much as possible.

Issue is, opposition teams know how much damage he does

 

[swoop42]

He hasn't been poor by any measure but he's not in his AA form either so far.

Plenty of upside for the team moving forward if he can provide that bit extra and get back to his absolute best.

 

[Kes1984]

I agree - we should work hard to get him the pill

More kick ins

 

[Dtennent94]

I agree that it often takes players time to settle into a new club.

Sucks to see how quickly someone like Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

25

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

has settled in (after an ACL) and started winning games for his team.

 

[Vicky Park]

Dan needs the chemistry to build through familiarity with his teammates and our way of playing - not helped by missing games through suspension.

Yes I’m still annoyed about that but I’ll get over it when he starts hitting his straps.

 

[Kes1984]

Dan needs the chemistry to build through familiarity with his teammates and our way of playing - not helped by missing games through suspension.

Yes I’m still annoyed about that but I’ll get over it when he starts hitting his straps.

he missed the first game and then fired in second (granted against his old club).

But the two he missed after that were critical I think, as it broke his continuity. I also think it may just be in the back of his mind now, swaying his decision making, to not get suspended again. I get he would be a little paranoid about it now. He's not a thug.

 

[Harry O]

Tonight is a chance to kickstart his season. BOG and lead his team to victory against the odds. I’d like to see that

 

[Vicky Park]

he missed first game and then fired in second (granted against his old club).

But the two he missed after that were critical I think, as it broke his continuity. I also think it may just be in the back of his mind now, swaying his decision making, to not get suspended again. I get he would be a little paranoid about it now. He's not a thug.

Agree he’s not a thug, and whether its carelessness, ill discipline or poor technique - he has to stop getting suspended.

But - how good will it be when Dan hits AA form, JDG gets back to full fitness, Bobby Hill starts scoring more, etc etc.

We have a lot of upside and only two losses for the season to date.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

Agree he’s not a thug, and whether its carelessness, ill discipline or poor technique - he has to stop getting suspended.

But - how good will it be when Dan hits AA form, JDG gets back to full fitness, Bobby Hill starts scoring more, etc etc.

We have a lot of upside and only two losses for the season to date.

Indeed. This was particularly evident on Saturday night. We had a lot of players that were down on usual output yet we managed to find a way to get back to a winning position. There's certainly plenty of upside!

 

[noideaatall]

Cream rises to the top. Quality player that will only get better for us. I'm happy to give him and the team time to find synergy, confident the outcome will be a stronger pies.

 

[mocamagic]

Tentative again tonight and fumbled a few times. Hopefully back to some good form soon.

 

[TradeDraft]

Tentative again tonight and fumbled a few times. Hopefully back to some good form soon.

The Suspension he got looks like has a Huge Impact on how he plays at the Moment.

Looks Worried he might get Suspended again

 

[danielnajdek]

I take it as a positive as when he hits his AA form we are going to be so much better.

 

[Pistol Night]

I take it as a positive as when he hits his AA form we are going to be so much better.

Of course. You don’t just walk into a totally foreign system and dominate. Come September and beyond he’ll find his groove

 

[lyfsux]

The Suspension he got looks like has a Huge Impact on how he plays at the Moment.

Looks Worried he might get Suspended again

Was thinking the same thing watching on Anzac Day on a couple of plays

 

[901023]

Perryman has settled in better ATM.

 

[anshell]

The suspension really has knocked his confidence.I thought he was going okay until he was suspended,but his form has really trailed off since he came back.As others have said,he looks very tentative.Hppefully he will gradually regain his confidence in the coming weeks.