he blew up yesterday, that kind of game is a demanding for a spot in the 1's. We have to find ways to get him more games. His short development also shows the quality of the coaches and conditioning staff, he was country footballer 9 or so months ago and he was everywhere yesterday!
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Bit of a missed opportunity not playing him as an intercepting backman as a possible holdover till Murphy returned. Could’ve at least given him a go there in the VFL with Kelly not playing.
Abdul_The_Bull
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His time will come. We need to remember that he has only had one preseason at the elite level. Building his strength and endurance with another preseason will be all he needs to take the next step. He will be a real asset in the coming years.
I reckon he will play this week, he's too good for the VFL
Abdul_The_Bull
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I'm not so sure. I reckon that he (and Fin) have been given a number of areas they need to work on and this will be a year of development. He (they) may get a crack in a few weeks' time but as a long-term proposition I don't see them solidifying their spot for a while yet. I love both these lads and hope to see them in the squad long term.
I don't think fin is ready. JC looks good though. It will an interesting watch
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The only way is to take a sledge hammer to the legs of one of mids/high half forwards who is slaying it in the seniors.
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Tonya Harding style
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Just play him
Abdul_The_Bull
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I like the kid. But who goes out for him to play? Quite the conundrum at present!
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Nick Daicos could use a run the VFL to find some form?
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No one goes out for him. Pies playing exemplary football.
If needed he and Reef get a go vs Norf, Eagles, Hawks to rest one or two.
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Reef looks ready to take a game by the scruff at times. Great hands and smarts
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Our depth is unusual for us.
Hawks at their best used to keep young guns in the VFL for a minimum of 2 or 3 seasons.
I like Reef as well but we are playing like a Premiership team.
You can't drop WHE, Sidebottom or Markov so Reef can get a game.
Like for like replacement based on injury or bad form.
He will get his chance.
I really don't care how he gets a game! Even if it's to rest a few of the older inside mids, Pendles, Tay or Titch. We can't just let his development hit the ceiling in the 2s!
We've got a fantastic coaching staff who have managed to find ways to get great production out of role players, I'm sure they can figure out how to get Josh some games!
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Won’t play VFL this weekend, that’s a certainty.
He gets to a stage where the confidence starts to translate to AFL quality performance ongoing
Having a big body and mongrel really suits our style
Having a big body and mongrel really suits our style
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i think once we bank a few more wins, guys like Pendles, Sidey, Elliot etc will have some time off and Carmichael, Macrae and McInness will have opportunities with full games rather than as subs.
I especially like that he knows where the goals are as well as dominating in the midfield
JuniorB
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Yeah - he had 2 weeks IN A ROW where he got less than 30 possessions - not good enough!
JuniorB
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We might see the boys you mention get games if we choose to rest players against NM/WC/Dirty Undies.
