Player Watch Patrick Lipinski

[jimmy35]

And he’s such a nice looking boy.

 

[jonbe54]

Growing into his role in the team well, it's marvellous what a little surety of tenure can do.

 

[Jen2310]

Post Match: Pat Lipinski

Hear from Pat after his side's brilliant performance against the Demons at the Big Freeze.

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[Jen2310]

Lippa being too nice in saying that injuries were the reason we came 17th last year.

 

[TradeDraft]

God he can be Soft at times

 

[Monco Matt]

A bit harsh there Dave! I did see a few of the boys take a step back today, they all looked a bit timid for 3 qtrs. I think they may be feeling a bit sore and not wanting the contact too much. It's been a huge 7 weeks of close hard fought battles. We need to freshen up a bit, perhaps a light training week is needed. I'm more looking at Lipinski's kicking capability. He has been shanking a lot lately. This might also be due to fatigue though. Let's see how he backs up next week.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

I just don't get the love for him. Someone will push him out of the side eventually - maybe Carmichael, someone who more approximates an inside mid and can help us get first use of the ball from clearances. I would be very interested to see his stats today because I rarely saw him touch the ball. He is OK as a foot soldier, but I can't see him as part of a premiership winning midfield combination.

 

[Jen2310]

Disposal was a bit off today, but 17 disposals, 9 contested, 6 tackles, 7 score involvements wasn't too bad.

 

[Jen2310]

A bit harsh there Dave! I did see a few of the boys take a step back today, they all looked a bit timid for 3 qtrs. I think they may be feeling a bit sore and not wanting the contact too much. It's been a huge 7 weeks of close hard fought battles. We need to freshen up a bit, perhaps a light training week is needed. I'm more looking at Lipinski's kicking capability. He has been shanking a lot lately. This might also be due to fatigue though. Let's see how he backs up next week.

This was raised in the press conference. Fly indicated it may have been something to do with the energy levels after playing some really tough games the last 7 weeks. That they get worked really hard during the week, it sometimes can come with a cost. They'll look into deloading at training.

 

[gouki88]

Disposal was a bit off today, but 17 disposals, 9 contested, 6 tackles, 7 score involvements wasn't too bad.

I thought his first half was legitimately terrible. Lifted in the second, thankfully.

 

[FAIRANDBALANCED]

He has been disappointing on occasions when we've needed a clearance mid. Reckon he is sore. I think he is absolutely quality enough to be a premiership player. Averaging 22 touches a game this year. Let's hope for a big one next week. We will need it.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Disposal was a bit off today, but 17 disposals, 9 contested, 6 tackles, 7 score involvements wasn't too bad.

Wow! Who'd have guessed he got this many possessions! I must blinker him out of my viewing path.

 

[Pistol Night]

Might have just been a partial eclipse yesterday. Hopefully we get a full one next week

 

[Jen2310]

I thought his first half was legitimately terrible. Lifted in the second, thankfully.

Everyone was the same way tbh in that first half, so definitely wasn't just on him. But yeah his 2nd half was good. Like a lot of good players, you understand when you need to lift and you do when needed.

 

[Jen2310]

He has been disappointing on occasions when we've needed a clearance mid. Reckon he is sore. I think he is absolutely quality enough to be a premiership player. Averaging 22 touches a game this year. Let's hope for a big one next week. We will need it.

I reckon he has a shoulder issue. He has had it strapped in the last week, which Ive never seen it happen before.

 

[gouki88]

Everyone was the same way tbh in that first half, so definitely wasn't just on him. But yeah his 2nd half was good. Like a lot of good players, you understand when you need to lift and you do when needed.

Not wrong. I think 2 or 3 players showed up early in that game.

 

[Jen2310]

Not wrong. I think 2 or 3 players showed up early in that game.

Yeah, I think they have admitted they were poor in that first half, but found a way in that last quarter.

 

[KinderSmock]

Yeah, I think they have admitted they were poor in that first half, but found a way in that last quarter.

Because they freed up. They were too tense. Norf were having fun at first but got a shock when Collingwood came back as normally we pack up in the third and go home.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I just don't get the love for him. Someone will push him out of the side eventually - maybe Carmichael, someone who more approximates an inside mid and can help us get first use of the ball from clearances. I would be very interested to see his stats today because I rarely saw him touch the ball. He is OK as a foot soldier, but I can't see him as part of a premiership winning midfield combination.

I actually agreed with this 100%. If we are going for a forward / mid, I think Carmichael will replace him. If Lippa turns into a pure half forward, he could replace WHE.

 

[Bianconeri]

I actually agreed with this 100%. If we are going for a forward / mid, I think Carmichael will replace him. If he turns into a pure half forward, he could replace WHE.

He could also push out Lipiniski to WHE’s role.

 

[Mollythedolly]

I actually agreed with this 100%. If we are going for a forward / mid, I think Carmichael will replace him. If Lippa turns into a pure half forward, he could replace WHE.

I'm constantly amazed at the disrespect paid to WHE.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

I'm constantly amazed at the disrespect paid to WHE.

Choice of Lippa or WHE might become a problem very soon.

 

[McOrist]

We all know that Lipinski lacks leg speed. It caught up with him a few times v North. He won the ball well under pressure, but didn't have the speed to break away and get a controlled kick. His kicks were off balance and resulted in a few turnovers.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Choice of Lippa or WHE might become a problem very soon.

Because Carmichael has played one game? Get your hand off it.

 

[Kappa]

Built like a slow tough inside mid, but plays like an outside uncontested mid.