Mathew Bate - Third forward option?

[Kirk Hinrich #12]

I thought we really missed a 3rd marking half forward type this year. Cloke and Dawes did there bit but Krak, Blair, Sidey and Didak just were not the half forwards leading up and helping out.
Caffer did it 2010 and could not produce in 2011.
Mathew Bate could be an option, obviously not worth the kitchen sink but I really think we need another lead up mid sized half forward to get the mix right in the forward line.
Worth a real hard look IMO.

 

[Keele]

Re: Bate

I thought we really missed a 3rd marking half forward type this year. Cloke and Dawes did there bit but Krak, Blair, Sidey and Didak just were not the half forwards leading up and helping out.
Caffer did it 2010 and could not produce in 2011.
Mathew Bate could be an option, obviously not worth the kitchen sink but I really think we need another lead up mid sized half forward to get the mix right in the forward line.
Worth a real hard look IMO.

Stick with the Caff

 

[Dogs_Playing_Poker]

I thought Bate already played for us? Doesnt he wear number 25? Im sure it is him! This is him yes?

 

[the mighty T]

hes certainly got the talent, more talent than simon buckley and look what we did with him this season... okay granted it wasnt a hell of a lot, but you get my point

at the right price, assuming macaffer left, go for it

 

[Shade]

I thought Bate already played for us? Doesnt he wear number 25? Im sure it is him! This is him yes?

hahaha

 

[Vinnie Vegas]

Melbourne are keeping him - Apparently they'd been requesting a first round pick for him, and while that's unrealistic, it means that they probably wouldn't take our late second round pick for him, even if we were interested.

As has been said though, go with Caff or try Young in the role - We don't need to bring in another player.

 

[Jedi01]

I rate Bate and would def love to see the club pick him up.

What was the reason behind his lack of games at Melbourne this year?

 

[Markfs]

There were several reasons...

He dropped balls when he was supposed to catch them..
He kicked badly when a better kick was required..
He didn't use enough vigor when he was going for loose balls..
He didn't pick up the ball when he was designated as the player to pick up the ball..

There were another 142 reasons that were outlined but these are the major ones..

 

[Jedi01]

There were several reasons...

He dropped balls when he was supposed to catch them..
He kicked badly when a better kick was required..
He didn't use enough vigor when he was going for loose balls..
He didn't pick up the ball when he was designated as the player to pick up the ball..

There were another 142 reasons that were outlined but these are the major ones..

So he is similar player to S. Buckley.

 

[Ed D]

I heard that Melbourne bulked him up too much and he lost mobility. I think Bate could turn into a decent player but he hasn't done much for a couple of years now.

 

[blaze036]

Melb rejected pick 39 for him (approx). So we have no chance of getting him for anything reasonable and i wouldnt want him anyway his a spud