pretty obvious what it means, his kicking is suspect at the moment and it has to get better
ran at just 66 percent disposal efficiency on the weekend
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ran at just 66 percent disposal efficiency on the weekend
Definitely not suspect, maybe inconsistent. Understandable given his inexperience.
He's one of the most mechanically pleasing kicks on the list. I have no concerns about it. Just needs to build confidence.
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Wasn't in the top 5 on Saturday.
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LOB is an elite kick.
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He's been listening to the commentators, who all seem to be reading from the same Champion Data blurb which mentions an issue with 'kicking inconsistencies', namely, Lochie tries for a 55 m laser, and sometimes miscues.
That being said, his goal kicking technique on the run seems to have changed since his junior days, seems to be worried about seeing it touched on the line. He can afford to hit it flatter.
That being said, the commentators have NFI.
no he isn't. Elite athlete yes, but not an elite kick
what ? i can't have my own opinion from what i have seen ?
he hasn't been an elite kick at all so far
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You have no idea.
When he proves it at AFL level i will change my mind, but until i see it, he isn't an elite kick
Just because he plays for us doesn't mean he doesn't have things to work on, especially his kicking
The pass he hit up Casboult against the Dog at Etihad looked pretty elite to me.
Membrey is an elite kick that is going 33% at goal at the moment. Form is temporary class is permanent.
We will settle into the pressure and have more time down the track.
Membrey is alright, but you are talking about elite kicking at goal, not around the ground. There is a big difference
anyone can do an one elite kick to set up a player for a shot on goal....unless you do it every week, you are not elite
I get what you're saying, on a sample of his first 5 games. I think he will become one though.
He's got a good kick which will only get better maybe ending up as an elite kick. We won't have to worry with the ball in his hands thats all I know, 5 games in hes been a good link player.
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Got a soft spot for this kid as I picked him up in my keeper draft.
Didn't make the top 5 for distance covered but made it for other running stats:
all i am saying is he needs to improve it(i think he will), bit different in the AFL than under 18's. I am big on the kid and thought he battled hard on the weekend. I just don't jump the gun early calling a kid elite until they earn it at this level
LOB was recognised universally as one of if not the best kick in the draft last year. Maybe has miscued a few so far, but an 18 year old coming up to play AFL who wouldnt occasionally shank one. Once he gets comfortable at the top level watch out. Has one of the most fluent kicking actions i've seen
We were told was a good kicker.
For some reason under pressure seems to be kicking with confidence has a penetrating kick but i guess with games experience will kick better.
But looks to be solid. I think we nailed it.
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I have had 2 hole in ones, but I have a savage slice if I let it get off the leash. Occasionally I hit every fairway. Most of my mates know that I am not elite
He's the best kick from his draft year imo.
Funnily enough Schumacher tested better only missing one kick out of 60 in the field kick and goalkicking tests at the combine.
Two elite kicks in one draft says something about what we value most when recruiting.
Funnily enough Schumacher tested better only missing one kick out of 60 in the field kick and goalkicking tests at the combine.
Two elite kicks in one draft says something about what we value most when recruiting.
Don't get the fatigue of a young player confused with his kicking ability. He will be as good a kick as there is in the side once he gets used to pace, physicality and endurance of AFL football.
He also trying to find the balance between doing the team thing and taking the game on like he did at junior level. Once he does that he will be fine. Kicking won't be and isn't an issue
I thought your comments we’re fair enough.
Across the JLT, VFL and AFL he’s kicked like Matt Suckling usually does, some flat worm burning rippers mixed in with shanks.
FWIW I also think some of the responses that he’s only young are fair enough as well.
That play on the weekend to take on a tackler in our defence, shrug him off, run carry and deliver 30m upfield was special from a first year player. Very happy with where he's at right now, looks to be growing quickly into his role
Spot on Soap.
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