Opinion Scooter Selwood: Our new barometer?

[fpm84]

Most impressive thing about his last fortnight has been nailing two difficult set shots when the team has needed them.

He was always going to bring tenacity and hardness but I'm surprised at what else he's provided.

 

[Lana]

Fun fact: S.Selwood holds the record for most Tackles in a year at 202 from 25 games.

 

[CatRiot]

Probably not the barometer, but definitely lifts our intensity at the contest, and yes, I said it last week, it will raise our tackle counts throughout the team as it becomes infectious for others to follow suit. Blokes like Darcy Lang and Murdoch can slightly sit outside the contest, but now they are harassing and tackling more because of Scooter no doubts.

Duncan is a barometer for sure, he can hurt the opposition on the outside.

 

[GeelongFTW]

i thought only blokes like Westhoff and Waite could be considered barometers?

 

[Vdubs]

I have been pleasantly surprised how important he is to our team; somewhere on this board earlier this season, we were told he was finished, down the same path as HMc and Clark, and for a while, it looked forlorn. But having 2 amazing Selwoods that are fit is going to do our flag chances no harm at all.
But Joel is still our - whatever you call it- when he is on, we are on. When he is tagged, our team looks listless. He is just amazing. Great news that Scooter is only just behind him.

 

[Willo_]

I heard Brad Johnson mention on Fox this week - maybe on league teams? That Scooter was his BOG for pre season before he had that toe issue. So sounds like he has put in the work and hopefully he gets a good run at it.. bias aside he clearly deserves it after the injuries he has had in his career

 

[dazbroncos]

I heard Brad Johnson mention on Fox this week - maybe on league teams? That Scooter was his BOG for pre season before he had that toe issue. So sounds like he has put in the work and hopefully he gets a good run at it.. bias aside he clearly deserves it after the injuries he has had in his career

Was League Teams - rated him #1 at GFC preseason. Stand out by a mile.

I'll take it.

And with the Crows game then the bye, his return timing has mapped out well. The week off cant hurt anyone at this stage.

GO Catters

 

[The Unforgiven]

Nope. Duncan is still the barometer.

Duncan may be the barometer, but Scooter is definitely the brorometer.

 

[catempire]

Apart from the hardness which is a given with him, his field kicking and goal kicking has been great.

 

[The Casey Cat]

well at least he spells the death of the GHS experiment, barring injury of course.

Yep but this could be the problem for us. It's not so much we rely on Dangerwood but instead the full group of Selwood x2, Dangerfield, Duncan and Menegola. If they're all there could argue we have the best midfield in the comp. Right down to Menegola as soon as one comes out we have people like GHS or Blics playing pure mid which has not always lent itself to good team results. Ballance tipped out, over reliance on too few begins and frustrating performances happen.

 

[Rondog]

Welcome to my SuperCoach team next week Scooter

He went straight in mine last week... 17 tackles!!!

 

[MelbCat]

The shut down play who could win us a flag .....
Not only does he shut down players but will win his own footy also!!

 

[Nickoo]

Scooter was an absolute boom recruit. What did we pay for him? Weagles were talking it up I remember.


Go cats!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Scooter was an absolute boom recruit. What did we pay for him? Weagles were talking it up I remember.


Go cats!

Nothing-they got a compo pick about pick 35.

Some of his ball and all barrel tackles tonight were outstanding but his field kicking and running were better than i expected. If he stays fit i think he can return to some of his best 2012/13 form and will be crucial for us in the finals.

No coincidence i think that our tackling and defensive pressure have been at their best since he has been back.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Shame Bob's not here. Cooked apparently...

Gave Sloane a bath.

 

[Mr Meow]

Shame Bob's not here. Cooked apparently...

Gave Sloane a bath.

There were a few murmurings on this board that his recruitment was largely down to surname alone. As long as his body holds up he looks like being a success story. Performing as he is, it makes the difference between our midfield being imbalanced and clicking perfectly.

 

[CatRiot]

Shame Bob's not here. Cooked apparently...

Gave Sloane a bath.

He is a great player when he is up and going, he won a BnF at the top level too... We just need to keep him healthy, he may need a reduced load and the occasional rest.

 

[catempire]

There were a few murmurings on this board that his recruitment was largely down to surname alone.

Beat me to it. Laughable. He's just an excellent tough footballer.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Love his work. He's a much better player than Caddy.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Shame Bob's not here. Cooked apparently...

Gave Sloane a bath.

I was the same as Bobby. Preety stoked with how absolutely wrong I was.

 

[MacStradbroke]

Beat me to it. Laughable. He's just an excellent tough footballer.

Yeah where is that old thread where it seemed half the posters were labelling it a dud trade similar to the McIntosh one. s**t footballers do not win AFL best and fairest awards. That includes Blicavs.

 

[wcadams88]

44 tackles in 3 weeks phenomenal

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[MelbCat]

Yeah where is that old thread where it seemed half the posters were labelling it a dud trade similar to the McIntosh one. s**t footballers do not win AFL best and fairest awards. That includes Blicavs.

Couldnt have said it better myself.

It was just a matter of getting his body right and i think the softer Melbourne grounds will help greatly .....
If the club can manage him and keep his body right an absolute steal of a trade and a "possible" future captain.

 

[Willo_]

I was the same as Bobby. Preety stoked with how absolutely wrong I was.

Yeah but you are capable of admitting if you are wrong.
Bob would just throw the toys from the cot and dig up old posts anyone else has made that were wrong

 

[Spazz Cat]

Yeah but you are capable of admitting if you are wrong.
Bob would just throw the toys from the cot and dig up old posts anyone else has made that were wrong

Yeah I know. Still miss him a bit though. Did he leave?