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Why are players so obssessed with putting on muscle? It just slows them down. Judd and Kerr were superstars when they were fast. Judd is a freak but it's not the same. Even players like Lynch were more agile in earlier years. The aboriginal players have such a hard time putting on muscle but this is why they stay agile and fast throughout their entire careers - Jeff farmer.
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Gaff is our man says the News Ltd press:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...l-national-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225947317074
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...l-national-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225947317074
Yeah, at a certain point you lose agility in the race for strength, and it's more to do with weight training instead of strength training. Calasthenics and other such exercises need to be emphasized a bit more after the age of 23 I believe.
... not really familiar with JKT except for him being this years version of Bea Muston in DT i.e. sucked everyone in with a couple of big scores then returned to spudness).. care to elaborate?
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Ah ok, I thought you may have meant like u18's footage, in which case I would've wanted it.
You can't call a ruckman a huge let down after his 2nd season.
Where was Cox at the same age? Sandilands?...You see my point.
Where was Cox at the same age? Sandilands?...You see my point.
Fair enough, I was just comparing him the highs of Kreuzer and Naitanui. He'll turn out fine
What are you on Pat? I'm beginning to wonder if you're not GM's alter ego? You make equally outlandish statements except in the gung ho direction. Do you have any information about Gorringe or is it just stirring? If we pick Gorringe I'll freak - waste of a plum selection.
If you're able, watch this footage on Matt Jones - http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102224/default.aspx
Then imagine what he'll be like after 3-4 years under Coxy's wing.
Then tell me spending pick #4 on a ruckman isn't a waste.
I'm assuming Naitanui is not going anywhere. If he leaves, the club is in diaboloical trouble and destined for a long stint in the cellar. I don't dispute Gorringe's ability or class but as previous posters in this thread have pointed out, 2nd rucks (Seaby is a classic example) just don't have a big role in team structure, perhaps even more so now with the new (stupid) rules. Don't need another class ruckman if we have NN, but we need all the talent in the midfield that we can get - this is where the game is won and lost. That's the point I was attempting to make.
There's heaps of articles about Nic being a target, another full page urging him to stay in the paper today. If we lost him then the ruck situation is serious. It's not stirring at all. The club doesn't seem to be reacting to it at all though so it mustn't be a threat.
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We need another ruckman on our list - but using pick 4 would be a waste.
The two best ruckman of the past 10 years were both rookies.
Jolly, Mumford were traded for unders.
Jamar was a rookie.
Unless you have an absolute standout like Kreuzer and NN - you're just as likely to snag a ruckman in the rookie draft - as you are in the 1st round.
It's the hardest position to pick from juniors - because you just don't know how well blokes are going to fill out.
The two best ruckman of the past 10 years were both rookies.
Jolly, Mumford were traded for unders.
Jamar was a rookie.
Unless you have an absolute standout like Kreuzer and NN - you're just as likely to snag a ruckman in the rookie draft - as you are in the 1st round.
It's the hardest position to pick from juniors - because you just don't know how well blokes are going to fill out.
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I reckon Bacchus is correct, Naita is not going anywhere. That's why we're not reacting to it. He begged Worsfold to draft him, he's not going to turn around and leave.
Our midfield isn't good enough to be neglected in this draft.
Yes, we have a lot of mids we've taken with pretty early picks but I'm concerned a few of them will flop completely or turn into nothing more than very average. I'd like to take another mid with an early pick to lower that risk a little.
I'm comfortable with our ruckmen and tall defenders. I'd like a key forward though.
Yes, we have a lot of mids we've taken with pretty early picks but I'm concerned a few of them will flop completely or turn into nothing more than very average. I'd like to take another mid with an early pick to lower that risk a little.
I'm comfortable with our ruckmen and tall defenders. I'd like a key forward though.
And if he wants money all we have to do is tell him the truth:
"Mate, keep working on your game. If you end up the player we expect you will, you wont be short of cash".
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Not really.
It could mean we have intention of turning Naits into a part time forward, Gorringe is a known goal kicker and we intend to continue with two quality rucks who can play alternative roles, something Gorringe is capable of.
Won't happen because our young midfielders simply haven't shown us enough to date.
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