Player Watch Jake Soligo

[Danger in Texas]

No one was catching smith tonight, that was 2005/6 Ben cousins.

Honestly give Andrew Mackie/Stephen Wells joint Australian of the Year at this point, given their service to their field (sustaining an elite footy team)

 

[cmndstab]

Soligo has been out of form lately, although I still think he's been a decent contributor. But his disposal count is well down, and he's not doing as much with it even when he gets it.

In Q4 last night, he seemed to move into a very close defensive role on Neale, and did it very well. Perhaps this could be the next step for Soligo? We've been reluctant to tag over the years, but if Soligo can stifle Neale, he can stifle anyone. And if nothing else, it will keep him in the vicinity of the ball.

 

[Coopers]

Soligo has been out of form lately, although I still think he's been a decent contributor. But his disposal count is well down, and he's not doing as much with it even when he gets it.

In Q4 last night, he seemed to move into a very close defensive role on Neale, and did it very well. Perhaps this could be the next step for Soligo? We've been reluctant to tag over the years, but if Soligo can stifle Neale, he can stifle anyone. And if nothing else, it will keep him in the vicinity of the ball.

Seems a waste of him long term.
But happy with it if he's effective and it's just "for now". He did quite well, and maybe he'll learn something.

 

[Kenny Dee]

Soligos 22. He will be fine. He's a gun and will only get better.

 

[Danger in Texas]

His impact when he’s been getting it has been good, but he’s not getting as much of the ball as we need him to

We need him to develop into a 25+ touch per game player

 

[Kenny Dee]

Rankine and Dawson don't even average 25+. The last mids we had that did were Laird and Crouch

His impact when he’s been getting it has been good, but he’s not getting as much of the ball as we need him to

We need him to develop into a 25+ touch per game player

 

[Danger in Texas]

Rankine and Dawson don't even average 25+. The last mids we had that did were Laird and Crouch

That’s the problem. We need someone who averages that in the midfield mix (but also need to move past the latter two)

 

[Scorpus]

The Matthew Nicks

Matthew Nicks

Age

51

Ht

187cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.2

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.4

3star

Method does not require bulk disposals

 

[Danger in Texas]

The Matthew Nicks Method does not require bulk disposals

Yeah I know you’re being sarcastic, but I do think the identity that we’re trying to build isn’t based off of that. Moreso off of pressure + score off turnover

That said, I do wish we’d become at least a bit more balanced scoring side

 

[AFC979810]

His first month was amazing, but then apart from a brilliant second half against Collingwood - he has been very much down this year.

In 2024 - he only had 8 games with less than 20 touches. As of Rd13 this year he has 7.

The good thing about Soligo is that even though his form is down considerably on his best, he is still a valuable contributor.

 

[NSolis]

His first month was amazing, but then apart from a brilliant second half against Collingwood - he has been very much down this year.

In 2024 - he only had 8 games with less than 20 touches. As of Rd13 this year he has 7.

The good thing about Soligo is that even though his form is down considerably on his best, he is still a valuable contributor.

I suspect it's physical and he's carrying something or just struggling with the demands of the role. As you say was terrific early in the season. Hopefully the week off for the bye helps.

 

[njk123]

His first month was amazing, but then apart from a brilliant second half against Collingwood - he has been very much down this year.

In 2024 - he only had 8 games with less than 20 touches. As of Rd13 this year he has 7.

The good thing about Soligo is that even though his form is down considerably on his best, he is still a valuable contributor.

I thought Friday night was one of his better games for a while. He has been a bit down but 19 touches and 13 tackles in a tough wet game ….

 

[AFC979810]

I suspect it's physical and he's carrying something or just struggling with the demands of the role. As you say was terrific early in the season. Hopefully the week off for the bye helps.

I thought it might be injury until his 2nd half performance against Collingwood. Had 17 touches and 2 goals in the 2nd half and almost won it for us.

 

[StonesThrow]

Watching the replay he had some better moments than I thought. Still down a lot from his early year form though.

I've always likened him to Neale a bit so was good to see him go head to head with him

 

[Scorpus]

Yeah I know you’re being sarcastic, but I do think the identity that we’re trying to build isn’t based off of that. Moreso off of pressure + score off turnover

That said, I do wish we’d become at least a bit more balanced scoring side

It's not sarcastic

We've lost the disposal count in 4 of 9 wins

 

[Eddie Murphy]

It's not sarcastic

We've lost the disposal count in 4 of 9 wins

In at least two of those wins our method was unsustainable.

 

[AFC979810]

It's not sarcastic

We've lost the disposal count in 4 of 9 wins

And Collingwood has lost the disposal count in 4 of 10 wins. Welcome to 2025.

 

[Scorpus]

And Collingwood has lost the disposal count in 4 of 10 wins. Welcome to 2025.

Craig McRae is a big believer of Matthew Nicks Method it seems

 

[AFC979810]

Craig McRae is a big believer of Matthew Nicks Method it seems

Geelong have lost the disposal count in 5 of their 9 wins this year.

Welcome to 2025 football Scorpus. Excited for you to join us!

 

[njk123]

Craig McRae is a big believer of Matthew Nicks Method it seems

Do you have a mode other than sarcasm?

 

[Scorpus]

If he isn't injured, get rid of him.

Absolutely awful in both finals.

 

[Crow till I die]

Trade

 

[huludicidal]

Goes to water under real pressure. Cannot and will not be a full-time mid in a premiership team.

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

If he isn't injured, get rid of him.

Absolutely awful in both finals.

I doubt he's injured. He's a B-grader at best and his second half of the season reflects that.

Not everyone can be traded, but gee if a good deal comes about...

 

[ABAB]

He looks pudgy and can barely cover the ground.