As I said above, I reckon Skunk sat out almost the whole 3rd quarter, so he really had an excellent game. First half in particular he was marking everything, all over the ground.
Autopsy Practice Match, 2022: Carlton v St.Kilda
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Ominous signs for the season proper. Such a beautiful user of the ball and nothing goes to waste.
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that makes me feel a little better.
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His first half was excellent. I don't remember seeing him much at all after half time. As a spare he looks really good, without an opponent he is an even better mark, he has excellent timing.
This is exactly my take away too. The Scum so obviously went harder at it with a "better" squad and we never got out of a canter. Zero cause for concern.
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He is very clean though. Of the top 20 mids in AFL he doesn't waste possession much ever. Guys like Danger and Fyfe are really messy, Steele doesn't have the same dynamic impact but he's a very neat and reliable disposer of the footy. His 30 disposals are probably worth 45 of theirs in hitting targets.
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yep. he never laces out a kick through traffic or hits someone running on the other side of the ground over his head but he just makes good decisions and plays between his kicking ability. makes sure he doesn't miss or kicks into space where players will be
Actually dissagree on the not hitting someone lace out. I reckon Steele absolutely does do this. In fact what he and Hunter do better the any other player on our list both by hand and foot is make it as easy as possible for their team mates when they give it to them.
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hmm maybe. I guess he's just not flashy is what I meant
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Rob Harvey was the absolute king of the 20-30 meter "lay out" kick. Never drilled it, just popped it out in space to run onto.
Alot of Steele about that too. Rarely sizzles one 3 feet off the deck into someones bread basket so it doesnt "look" as good but its just as effective. Also most forwards prefer it delivered that way cause you can actually mark it in your hands.
Alot of Steele about that too. Rarely sizzles one 3 feet off the deck into someones bread basket so it doesnt "look" as good but its just as effective. Also most forwards prefer it delivered that way cause you can actually mark it in your hands.
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Hey guys, is there a good summary post someone can link me to? I haven’t watched the game and unfortunately probably won’t get time too
Our mid field has not changed.Usual Saints start....
Must be better options than Ross.
Razor ray, great start to the preseason.
Don't rate the new ruck. Great goal but not much else.
Butler & Clark need a rest.
Wood is a forward,not wing.
Forward line ???
Webster absolute rocket. great to have him back.
Billings still missing.
Must be better options than Ross.
Razor ray, great start to the preseason.
Don't rate the new ruck. Great goal but not much else.
Butler & Clark need a rest.
Wood is a forward,not wing.
Forward line ???
Webster absolute rocket. great to have him back.
Billings still missing.
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Razor was good he kept giving them goals gave us a score to chase.
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Considering how much of the footy he gets on the inside I'd definitely call him a quality ball user.
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I would add
The team is best served with Max King at CHF as a hit up connection between the arch’s
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His best footy and our was with him patrolling the top of the goal square where we drop it in dangerous spots and guys like Butler and Snags can pounce on the spoils.
I’m pretty sure he only played about half the game, for 15 disposals.
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Was doing laps around the outside of the ground after half time
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i never had thought about that. makes a lot of sense.
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I’m not watching the game but I imagine the Dee’s are feeling pretty comfortable regardless of the result.
Carlton, with their new coach and players on the other hand are extremely keen to get on their supporters good side and bring in a new era. And good on them if they can make good on that throughout the regular season, but I’m not sold yet.
Our game against Carlton, I was definitely more disappointed in our pressure and lack of cohesion then that we lost to “Carlton” - they were clearly a great team to have a hit out against because they weren’t taking the piss.
I’ll chuck on the second half, and give it a squiz
Edit: I’m now watching the third Qtr, and I’ll give to Carlton. They’re looking good, doesn’t mean much at the moment obviously, but very strong with their clearances, and Cripps is looking like his old self. Funnily enough, from what I’ve seen thus far the free kicks are strongly going Carlton’s way yet again. Anyway…
Very excited to watch the saints Essendon game now actually.
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