Rance - AA?

[BF Tiger]

Has dropped off considerably in the past few rounds. I'm hoping he can pick it back up again, because it's needed if we are going to make anything out of this season.

 

[Livonski]

Rance, cotch, Maric will make it, jack and delidio will possibly make the squad. Up to five players are a chance for AA this year. But you know, we don't or cant develop players at tigerland.

All depends on next few weeks. If we get on a roll they might all make it, but if we just win what we should but don't make finals then I reckon Cotch is a lock and the others don't make it.

 

[DoItForCaptBlood]

If Petrie gets up, will certainly have this thread in the spotlight! Either way. ....(as in... he holds him to a couple....or he kicks a bag!)

 

[captain blood 17]

All depends on next few weeks. If we get on a roll they might all make it, but if we just win what we should but don't make finals then I reckon Cotch is a lock and the others don't make it.

Petrie in my eyes is the best forward in the comp at the mo. Rance is in for a hard day at the office. But still, to have 5 in contention is a long way from where we have come from in three years with Dimma.

 

[RichoLedio]

If Petrie gets up, will certainly have this thread in the spotlight! Either way. ....(as in... he holds him to a couple....or he kicks a bag!)

Anyone know Griffs chances of playing? he may be a better option for Petrie

 

[Bojangles17]

Anyone know Griffs chances of playing? he may be a better option for Petrie

No, rance is best option, rewind effort on buddy

 

[Harmichael]

I know one thing for sure.
If he gets overlooked, the ones saying he doesn't deserve it now will probably be the first ones going psycho about it on here.

Well AA is just another politicised joke award - Cotchin will be overlooked because they just can't leave out Juddy, Gazza, at least one Colliwobble, a least one Cat because they've got to continue to reward them for the previous 5 years, probably Kennedy because Sydney needs the profile & the new golden boy coached by the old golden boy at the golden club.(Although he'll no doubt deserve it, it helps that his sash is the right colour and Trent's isn't.) Rightly or wrongly, Deledio is still percieved by many in the footy world as an underachiever who's still just short of elite and probably won't get picked until we play finals IMO. Cox will bolt in the ruck. If they choose a second ruck I reckon Jacobs will edge out Maric, because Adelaide will finish in the top 8, possibly top 4.

But I certainly won't be one of those complaining about Rance as Cotchin,Deledio & Maric are the only players we have even remotely close to AA this year IMO. Barring an unprecedented purple patch of form between now and the end of the year, if Rance even gets shortlisted I'd, quite frankly, be stunned.

Sorry, thought we were discussing whether he was just in or just out of AA contention! You reckon he's overrated and should be traded. That's a pretty punchy opinion Harmichael (that name should be banned on here) and seems to me you haven't watched much footy this year, or have a very short memory.
Rance has been the standout improver for 2 years now, and is recognised across the AFL, not just at Tigerland.

I would indeed hope he is recognised across the AFL as such as that's kind of something we'd be counting on if we were to put him on he table.

Like I said, just my opinion and I'm confident I watch more than enough football to be able form one of my own. If it differs from yours and others, so be it.

 

[richolovesgoal]

He was in AA form until he was smashed by Pavlich, since then he's been okay.

 

[Infamy]

Started the year in fine form but has definitely dropped off a little, I assume due to the loss of his "Partner in Grimes"
Hope he makes the squad though, I reckon he's the best young key defender in the game

 

[DrMike]

Watched the game again last night and filled in a few blanks from what I missed but thought Rance did pretty well on the weekend. He didn't get dominated and was moving around the ground trying to make things happen (most goals were scored on other defenders), very underrated game by a lot of people on here.

 

[HighFlyer]

He was in AA form until he was smashed by Pavlich, since then he's been okay.

I made a comment earlier that related to this, Grimes not being available means Rance has had to play on some players he isn't best suited to. Pav doesn't traditionally play as a tall strong key forward, he's a very agile hard leading / running mobile big man with the ability to play in the midfield. Grimes would have been the perfect match up he has more natural agility and closing speed. We had not plan A to go with.

 

[Googstar]

Been okay to me. Last year he was exceptional. Not AA for mine, long way behind Glass or Richards.

 

[juss]

Cotchin is just about a lock. Rance would need a big run home, as would probably Deledio. Jacobs and Maric are close, but Jacobs probably just ahead and will finish a bit stronger.

 

[CoggaRules]

No, rance is best option, rewind effort on buddy

Sorry dude, totally different assignment is Petrie. Griff for me, Petrie can hold his ground in the contest. Tross is good but Petrie has the experience and strength to still take a mark even if the Tross puts on the body pressure. We need height for this dude and spoil..

 

[Bojangles17]

Sorry dude, totally different assignment is Petrie. Griff for me, Petrie can hold his ground in the contest. Tross is good but Petrie has the experience and strength to still take a mark even if the Tross puts on the body pressure. We need height for this dude and spoil..

Griffs not playing

 

[CoggaRules]

Griffs not playing

sorry then we are behind the 8 ball big time. Though I still have a sneaky suspicion that they know how important this game is and they are not going to do what we did with the mullet last week

 

[Bazzar]

Started the year in fine form but has definitely dropped off a little, I assume due to the loss of his "Partner in Grimes"
Hope he makes the squad though, I reckon he's the best young key defender in the game

As a duo they smashed the Swans. That game showed us what the future could hold.

 

[WATiger86]

Prior to getting touched up by Pav would have been a chance... hasnt been quite the same since.

Cotch is our only lock, with Ivan our second most likley as Cox is a monty for first ruck... If JR8 cashes in while buddy is out he may get in on weight of goals, but to date i wouldnt really say he's had a great year... which is strange considering he's coming 2nd in the coleman! Lids will make the squad and get squeezed out by some Harry-O muppet type again

 

[richolovesgoal]

I made a comment earlier that related to this, Grimes not being available means Rance has had to play on some players he isn't best suited to. Pav doesn't traditionally play as a tall strong key forward, he's a very agile hard leading / running mobile big man with the ability to play in the midfield. Grimes would have been the perfect match up he has more natural agility and closing speed. We had not plan A to go with.

No doubt that losing his partner in crime was always going to have an affect. He's battled admirably but hasn't been at his best which is completely fair enough.

Remember that he's only 21-22, there's not many defenders that can do what he's done this year (jobs on Cloke, Buddy, etc), let alone at his age. We have a lot to be excited about with him and Grimes.