I still feel that Big O is toward the bottom end of the 1st rucks in the comp, but I'll happily admit to being wrong after tonight. Fort is an excellent 2nd ruck and I think shows his best when Oscar is carrying the load. As a first ruck it just isn't there
Must admit I was surprised to see Kingy on First Crack list O as the fifth best ruck on the league but he did say he loves big O whic I assumed was more cult like but still good recognition even if I agree with you - of first rucks not all rucks.
I agree about Berry. I had questioned his performances of late, but he really stepped up yesterday. That spoil was a goal saver, because Fremantle were out. He was also sticking his tackles and showing real desperation. Perhaps he got a rev up during the week, perhaps he just stood up and showed leadership of his own accord, maybe his shoulder was feeling stronger, who knows, but he certainly brought his A+ game and reminded everyone what he can do. He is ‘second man picked’ if he can play like that regularly.
Hopefully St.Kilda have given up by the last round, and Harris or Gardiner or possibly Joyce can take Max King, if Payne rested.
I think you should leave praise such as "absolute gun" for your Lester post. For where he is at with his development, Payne has been impressive, especially the first half of the season. Harris is our #1 KPD and no doubt remunerated accordingly, thus comparing Payne with other teams #2 KPD types, I would have him right up there.
That would give our current squad something that our 2001-2004 Team was unable to acheive.
Five years contract extension … clearly the club sees ‘gun like’ upside.
Sorry Stevo but I can't answer those questions for 2 reasons. The first reson is i simply dont know what the club are thinking/negotiating with Dev and the second one is that there are times when some info passed on to me that is OK to share with BF and there is some info that I can't and is not to be made public as this one is.
I hope so but if he wants to leave for better playing opportunities, I hope the club gets some reward back from a trade.
That gives Freo a chance to lock in a f50 stoppage and potentially kick a goal.
Hugh got himself into a prime position to take it. Good on him for trying to take some responsibility I reckon, that's what good leaders do.
I see minor premiers as like starting the Bathurst 1000 from pole position, both rarely go on to win.
Interview is here for those interested.
Yep; surely that’s a shared responsibility on the players and coaches if homework wasn’t contemplated nor done. Even a week later I’m staggered by the comments and would’ve expected we prepared the same for playing Eagles or Pies. Even more reason a new coach given they’re likely to throw up different set ups and like.
It's not that simple unfortunately.
I seem to remember years back there was an article or a piece on how Neale and Lyons worked together to deconstruct the opposition midfields ... I wonder if that still happens when they are playing in different teams...
From some other comments here, it sounds like JL is still very involved in our midfield strategy at AFL level.
