I don't think Max is being given licence to attack. So his defence-first mindset is all we're really being allowed to get from him
Everything Kelly says makes me want to vomit.
I'd still play him. It frees Worrell up to intercept and attack.
The only change he could make that will make a significant improvement would be to sack himself.
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Couple of plays yes when we were chasing the game. But he's not a predominantly attacking half back in the mould of a Lachie Ash or a Josh Daicos
Oscar Ryan came to us as that type of player, showed some of it in his 1st year.....but ALAS he now appears a mile off that player currently.
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Butts wont be out of concussion protocols
Butts is out for two games at least (12 day protocol)
TBF RoB did succeed in setting up one golden opportunity. Too bad it was for the opposition.
We never picked him when he was having a purple patch & we had injured players.Oscar Ryan came to us as that type of player, showed some of it in his 1st year.....but ALAS he now appears a mile off that player currently.
Oscar Ryan Draft Profile
Murray Bushrangers defender Oscar Ryan is an aggressive rebounder who takes the game on at speed and plays at high intensity.
SNAPSHOT: “Oscar Ryan is an aggressive rebound defender who takes the game on with speed and intensity, but can also intercept bravely.”
Having shown good promise across seven bottom-age games last year, Murray Bushrangers defender Oscar Ryan has come on strongly in 2023. The Shepparton United product was not included in the initial Vic Country hub heading into his draft year, but worked into the fold to play a full National Championships.
Ryan waxed with a bunch of capable rebound defenders in Country’s back line and was also a mainstay in the Bushrangers’ defence, which saw a lot of action this season. Not only did he hold up well against opposition attacks, but he hit back on the rebound and was a constant attacking threat with his carving runs and kicking.
STRENGTHS:
- Defensive versatility
- Intercepting
- Rebounding
- Speed
- Toughness
IMPROVEMENTS:
- Composure
- Disposal consistency
An eye-catching player who blends old school toughness with a modern day slingshot style, Ryan is quite versatile in his defensive duties. At 187cm, he's capable of playing above his size but can also hunt at ground level or blanket dangerous forwards. He's very much an attacking asset too, with rebounding making up a large part of his overall profile.
Ryan ran a three-second flat 20m sprint at the National Draft Combine and breaks the lines with such speed on-field. He's agile enough to step around opponents and backs his ability to do so. Not only does he drive his legs with intent, but Ryan also makes aggressive decisions to attack the corridor and will often deliver spearing passes via route one.
When it all comes off, Ryan is one of the most damaging players in his role. Though, he can sometimes too often play in a high gear and rush his execution on the counter-attack. Biting off a greater number of low-percentage options also impacts his efficiency, but he's usually good enough to make it work. If he can balance the tempo of his play and decision making, he'll be all the more effective.
To compliment his attacking drive, Ryan has made vast improvements in the way of intercepting. He averaged 5.2 marks and 7.9 intercept possessions across 10 Coates Talent League games this year, often seen putting his body on the line and springing up at full stretch to reel the ball in. Unlike many other playmaking defenders, it means he's capable of winning his own ball.
Having been made to compete with the likes of Angus Hastie, Luamon Lual, and Billy Wilson in Vic Country's back line, Ryan's numbers were down during the National Championships, but he produced a consistent season in Bushrangers colours and is a willing two-way defender with strong upside. He'll likely only continue to add weapons to his arsenal, too.
SUMMARY:
There are many rebound defenders scattered across this year’s cohort of AFL hopefuls, and Ryan is one with a chance of being snapped up in the National Draft. His ability to break the lines and turn defence into attack is appealing, as is the intensity with which he plays. There remains a few touches of polish to add, but the improving 18-year-old should have a decent amount of interest at the back-end of the intake.
Butts still out for another week due to quick turnaround of games.
Maybe, but he's a professional trying to play AFL whether that's with us or not.
Has Kelly ever had an interview where he HASN'T come off as woefully out of his depth. Legit question.
We picked Bond for games at the end of the ‘24 season when Ryan in particular and Edwards were putting in good performances at SANFL level.
Look you'd hope not, but potentially.
The issue I have is the 1970crow principle that Nicks picks his preferred player order over pre-season... so if you are not on his list, it doesn’t matter how well you perform in the sanfl, he won't pick you over a more experienced player even if in average form.
I note that the AFC website has been edited to correct this. They must be reading BigFooty!
Surely they can’t give ROB another game after that and Carlton only play with one ruck.
