Pedlar turning into a bit of a teacher’s pet
Why not give Nank a go in that role? Or Dowling? Or even Schoenberg?
Why not give Nank a go in that role? Or Dowling? Or even Schoenberg?
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Its the only time I agree with Murphy being near the team.
Traveling emergency is the best position for him. Would prefer others to get a full game in the SANFL.
Peds is being given more opportunities than most. His form is clearly down on 2023 but is the sort of player that has finals written all over him. Not too many small blokes go harder at the pill and personally glad we are persisting.
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I think so.
His 2023 was good, but I think people get a little carried away. Played 23 games, kicked 25 goals and averaged 12 disposals.
This is season 5 on the list and will likely only have one season with 10+ games. That combined with being an often injured junior doesn't bode well.
Needs to perform these next 3 weeks and play in the finals with 2026 deciding his career IMO.
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Also - you do realize that Sid is averaging 21.7 disposals at SANFL level this year and is averaging 24 disposals across his last 3 games.
Not an excuse for just simply not getting enough of the ball, though
That average of 12 disposals a game in 2023 really highlights the fact that he hasn't had 12 disposals in a game a single time since then.
I think he's a pretty high impact player when he does get the ball and I'd happily take a goal and 10+ disposals a game from him while Rachele is unavailable. Hasn't shown much in terms of being able to reach that level this year though. Similar to Cook and Taylor - does impact the game when he gets the ball, doesn't stay in the game enough to truly cement his spot. There's still one position up for grabs in finals after Rachele comes back I think which he could make his own if he's good enough the next few weeks.
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Because I think its too late to bring in a new player
As much as we dont like it the squad is set for finals and there shouldnt be too much tinkering
Its why Draper is done. Get more miles in the SANFL hit the pre-season and start next year
My only concern is from a LM point of view - selecting/keeping players in the squad you should be looking to delist
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Lol you made the point - you said he should be averaging 20+ and when shown your ignorance you moved the goalposts
Its an interesting one i agree.
Im all for rotating travelling emergencies, rather than having the same guys miss miss a game each week. Caveat to that being if Murphy/Harry are set for delisting (likely for the latter), them missing a game in the SANFL means guys who ARE part of the future are getting a game.
Of course he should be, anyone with talent can do that. Im well aware of what hes doing in the SANFL.
I think youve missed the point as well, nice job.
I would’ve rested 2-3 more players. I’m looking at Worrell, Rankine/Soligo and Keays/ANB
Wouldn't be surprised if Worrell is still.
The others can be managed through gametime.
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GreyCrow summed it up beautifully. You knocked Draper and said he should be averaging 20+ (which he is).
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The Snaffle team plays today so we'll get a fair idea if there's more managing to be done
Who's willing to drop down to the airport today for a boarding count?
Who's willing to drop down to the airport today for a boarding count?
Of course he should be, and i am well aware hes doing that.
But hes not playing to a level that puts him above the guys being picked on the emergency list. I also suspect they'd like him to kick the ball more, currently handballing a lot more than he kicks.
And thats fine for a kid in his first year.
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I’ve considered that but if the game is over I expect TT may be the first in line to be subbed out.
We've taken him off at various stages this year. He barely played the last quarter of the Showdown, and there's been a couple of other occasions.
I suspect Dawson might be the guy this week.
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It’s time to get off the Cook/Pedlar merry go round, there are plenty of alternatives in the B’s
Problem is, youre gonna pick the in form guys in the 2s, and those guys are in form
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OF these plenty of alternatives who play specifically the small pressure forward role? Seems to be the role that's getting Pedlar selected especially while Rachele is unavailable?
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Maybe.
Or they see TT as the most valuable asset and will continue to manage him accordingly.