Matthew Bate not good enough

[melbournemartin]

What BS. Bate's got a few deficiencies but kicking it long isn't one of 'em.

When was the last time you saw Bate kick over 50 metres, in particularly on the run.

 

[deeman12]

Bater is a decent player, but by **** he's a slow lard. His lack of speed on occassion astounds me. Just mind-blowing how slow he can be at times. Also been on the list for the better part of 5 years. Interesting player I suppose.

He's a decent kick when he gets onto it.

 

[master bate]

When was the last time you saw Bate kick over 50 metres, in particularly on the run.

When he ignored Green on the weekend. That kick went over 50 easily.

 

[melbournemartin]

When he ignored Green on the weekend. That kick went over 50 easily.

True, but even then he kicked from just outside the 50 and it bounced only just over the goal line.

He used to have the standard left footed kicking action with the huge arc and the long distance. Now his action is just rubbish.

 

[Andy_Mac]

As suggested by someone else, moving forward Bate is going to struggle to hold his place in the side (assuming Watts, Jurrah, etc come on). Maybe not this year but maybe at the end of next Bate should be put on the trade table...

Backing away from the PC and waiting for a reeming

 

[Bartram_Class]

True, but even then he kicked from just outside the 50 and it bounced only just over the goal line.

He used to have the standard left footed kicking action with the huge arc and the long distance. Now his action is just rubbish.

It's ungainly for sure, his set shots are hit and miss. The long goal he dobbed in the final term of the Pies game was a beauty though.

 

[melbournemartin]

There was a time last year where his set shot goal kicking had improved significantly. He was Buddy-like in that he was a better shot on the "wrong side" for a left footer.

Now he's still a reasonable set shot but not as reliable.