Oppo Camp Oliver Henry (Traded to Geelong 2022)
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Apparently comment on EBnW was we blamed our injuries on heavy gym program pre 2017 and scaled it back badly.
We are a soft and skinny weak team now and club needs to do better to find the right balance.
Same poster also said reason we went bulk up strategy is due to 2011 losses to Geelong players felt they bullied us to big and strong.
Spot on, I noticed that even Cameron hasn't put on any weight since he came to us, can't help feeling that with some extra weight and muscle he could be more than handy up forward
How can a club that gloats its the best in the land yet cant get the simplest and most basic things right in the gym/training track
Henry doesn't have the same advantage that another skinny forward in Stephenson had in his first year which was the speed to get separation on his opponent.
I do agree with Riewoldt that he was getting himself in some good positions against North but didn't have the body strength to take advantage of it in the marking contests.
Against lesser opponents at VFL level he's already produced some standout moments and that is a better guide to his talent and what he can hopefully produce in the AFL once he fills out.
Patience will be required.
I do agree with Riewoldt that he was getting himself in some good positions against North but didn't have the body strength to take advantage of it in the marking contests.
Against lesser opponents at VFL level he's already produced some standout moments and that is a better guide to his talent and what he can hopefully produce in the AFL once he fills out.
Patience will be required.
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Will make it
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Very very very bad as soon as he gets to AFL level.
In the VFL he has great hands, at AFL level he drops everything uncontested, even drops handballs from teammates, turns the ball over. Something is seriously wrong with his mental, he can't deal with pressure at all.
In the VFL he has great hands, at AFL level he drops everything uncontested, even drops handballs from teammates, turns the ball over. Something is seriously wrong with his mental, he can't deal with pressure at all.
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Feel Sorry for the Kid. Can't get anything going and playing in Such a Crap Side
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Although not on his Pat Malone today, he put up another underwhelming performance. There was a couple of instances where he had the opportunity to at least half the contest but avoided physical contact.
Not sure who replaces him as we don't have many left, dependent on today's VFL performance perhaps Ginnivan gets a go?
Not sure who replaces him as we don't have many left, dependent on today's VFL performance perhaps Ginnivan gets a go?
The warning signs were there in that practice match against the Tiges but I'm shocked that his confidence issues are causing such basic errors almost halfway into the season.
I reckon Murphy comes back in next week on a wing and WHE takes Henry's forward spot.
Generally players who turn to water under pressure stay that way their whole careers, it's a tad concerning. How's he going to go in a grand final if we make one?
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Are we sure this kid will make it early signs are very worrying.
Everyone on here seems so adamant he will im still waiting for him to show anything but theres not even a glimpse.
Everyone on here seems so adamant he will im still waiting for him to show anything but theres not even a glimpse.
He was our first pick wasn’t he? Early days still but Our list managers - just wow.
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His confidence is shot, i'd give him one more game to see if he can turn it around, if not back to the magoos to get some confidence.
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We won't have to worry about that for a while
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I think we just have to be patient. He doesn't look lie he'll be AFL relevant until his body matures. Should play VFL for the rest of the year - probably most of next year too.
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Bit concerning he doesn't look anywhere near the level given he was our first pick
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