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Is he too old for a RS nomination?
He turns 22 in two weeks and had played over 10 games.
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Is he too old for a RS nomination?
JJ! JJ was great on friday, was so silky and showed what we’ve been missing - was one of our best even when we were poor, made things happen.The contested mark on the wing, play on and left foot pass to Naughton on the half time siren, showed a skill set I didn't think Westy had. Very very capable forward, generates shots at goal for himself and teammates. Weightman and West as the smalls with Naughts, Bruce and Jamarra could be some forward line. One live wire Kossie style small forward away from a complete forward line.
Don't think it will give him much of a headache. It's pretty clear cut. They have invested in him, he has obviously worked really hard to improve his game and now he is starting to reap the rewards. Need to stick with him, give him another contract and see how far he can go. The West name needs to stay at Whitten Oval.
JJ! JJ was great on friday, was so silky and showed what we’ve been missing - was one of our best even when we were poor, made things happen.
Naughty, Bruce, Jamarra, West, Cody, JJ is the starting 6 we need to aim for - there’s some serious ability in that, when you throw in the likes of Bont, Dunks, Treloar & Adzy coming through
You reckon without the Eyes of Sam Power.His contract renewal will be anything but clear cut imo.
You can guarantee, up until a few back at least, the West clan would have been planning his future away from the dogs. If Scott was unhappy a year or so ago, how do you think he’s been since then when Riley’s mostly been playing twos? That will still be front and centre in his management/families thoughts.
I reckon it could get messy.
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You reckon without the Eyes of Sam Power.
1:10-ish - he's had a few of these now where he just rips the ball out of oppo hands with determination and strength.
he has that freakish Libba snr ability to bounce up to his feet almost instantlyLibba-esque. I think as Libba winds down, West will be able to do an apprenticeship in that midfield role.
Dahlhaus could do that, also Weightman.he has that freakish Libba snr ability to bounce up to his feet almost instantly
Nothing against Dahlhaus in his early years, his pressure and attack on the ball and defenders was great, but Rhylee West has better disposal. Also West has a stronger build, and looks ready to at least rotate through midfield sooner rather than later, where Dahlhaus was great as a small pressure forward in his early years, but never really a genuine midfield rotation option.He reminds me a lot of young Luke Dahlhaus to be honest.
Nothing against Dahlhaus in his early years, his pressure and attack on the ball and defenders was great, but Rhylee West has better disposal. Also West has a stronger build, and looks ready to at least rotate through midfield sooner rather than later, where Dahlhaus was great as a small pressure forward in his early years, but never really a genuine midfield rotation option.
Yep, unlike Lipinski, West will force his way into midfield rotation, and as others have said, will eventually most likely assume Liber's inside role, or at the least share it with him as a transition.Westy's built like a brick. Seems to have good strength through the hips which is great for breaking tackles.
Yep, unlike Lipinski, West will force his way into midfield rotation, and as others have said, will eventually most likely assume Liber's inside role, or at the least share it with him as a transition.
Thanks dogwatch, you've captured much of my extended thoughts.West or Lipinski? I know it wasn't necessarily one or the other but with our stacked midfield neither were getting a look-in. We wanted to keep Lippi (we offered him a contract) but we weren't able to offer the role and opportunities he wanted. West was in a similar position until a few weeks ago.
I like Lipinski - seems a nice kid - and I wish him well but he's pretty close to his ceiling already. However I should add that he is playing more productive footy at Collingwood than he ever played for us.
From what we've seen the last couple of weeks West has a higher ceiling and is more the type we need. Right now we need West as a high pressure forward who can kick multiple goals. In a few years we'll need him to fill Libba's role. Libba is the oldest of our gun midfielders and there's always the concern over his knees.
Lipinski is an elite kick which is always valuable, West is not quite as good but still OK with his kicking. Both have good vision and close to elite handball. Neither is quick but West is more physical and aggressive - he has that unmeasurable extra quality of fierce competitiveness.
Lipinski is nearly 24. West is nearly 22. Despite West being 6cm shorter he has already taken more CMs than Lipinski in 52 fewer games. Doesn't seem to spill many. That adds a different dimension to his game. West has surprised me with his contested and lead-out marking, which makes him dangerous in the f50.
It's not often that Lipinski kicks multiple goals. He has kicked 3 goals only once in his 70 games and that was four years ago. West has kicked 3 only once as well (in 18 games) but he could easily have had 5 on Friday and he has certainly looked a constant threat in recent games.
Sorry to see Lippi leave but happy we have retained West. Let's get his contract extension sorted, Sam!
Put the ball on the ground or in the air and tell West and Lipinski to fight for it. Who wins??West or Lipinski? I know it wasn't necessarily one or the other but with our stacked midfield neither were getting a look-in. We wanted to keep Lippi (we offered him a contract) but we weren't able to offer the role and opportunities he wanted. West was in a similar position until a few weeks ago.
I like Lipinski - seems a nice kid - and I wish him well but he's pretty close to his ceiling already. However I should add that he is playing more productive footy at Collingwood than he ever played for us.
From what we've seen the last couple of weeks West has a higher ceiling and is more the type we need. Right now we need West as a high pressure forward who can kick multiple goals. In a few years we'll need him to fill Libba's role. Libba is the oldest of our gun midfielders and there's always the concern over his knees.
Lipinski is an elite kick which is always valuable, West is not quite as good but still OK with his kicking. Both have good vision and close to elite handball. Neither is quick but West is more physical and aggressive - he has that unmeasurable extra quality of fierce competitiveness.
Lipinski is nearly 24. West is nearly 22. Despite West being 6cm shorter he has already taken more CMs than Lipinski in 52 fewer games. Doesn't seem to spill many. That adds a different dimension to his game. West has surprised me with his contested and lead-out marking, which makes him dangerous in the f50.
It's not often that Lipinski kicks multiple goals. He has kicked 3 goals only once in his 70 games and that was four years ago. West has kicked 3 only once as well (in 18 games) but he could easily have had 5 on Friday and he has certainly looked a constant threat in recent games.
Sorry to see Lippi leave but happy we have retained West. Let's get his contract extension sorted, Sam!
You surely don't really think Scott West getting on Twitter and criticising Bevo and using Schache as an example hurt Rhylee's chances of playing last year?West was a bit of a victim of Bevo's Bingo but I think he has bided is time and earned a spot in his team. His old man talking s**t only hurt him.