Check his stats properly and he's travelling ok, just wish they'd leave him there more often rather than fill in forward.
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Check his stats properly and he's travelling ok, just wish they'd leave him there more often rather than fill in forward.
Now we're talkingI presume we should drop Joel to the VFL until he learns to handle a tag then.....
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In finals I got it at 38 in 6 games or almost 6.5 per game.
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You can blame the rest of the team for that pushing his av over 4.
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I'm more than happy to when the evidence indicates it.
I'd love nothing more than to see us win the flag and Scott and others make me look stupid. That would be fantastic. I don't see it in the near future the way we're going. Hope I'm wrong.
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Really? Even when danger has been objectively s**t in finals barring the game he played forward we have to blame the rest of the team instead?
As long as he isn't the worst then people will still think Dangerfield played well.
The problem is he and Joel are getting old, you cant expect 28+yo mids to still be dominating finals like they did in their prime.
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You mean subjectively, and bs subjectively at that, the subjective opinion is utter crap.
Still one of the best in the Comp even when plugging holes in a leaky ship.
Footy smart l don't think so.
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Next you'll be telling me you aren't really a half rat/half cat hybrid.
On topic again crafty.
Not sure of the exact reasons but there's a fair argument our 3 musketeers under delivered in 2018
Was it Dangers back/lack preseason ( although he still had a stellar year overall) , Gazzas hammy concerns or Joels wear and tear - who knows?
All that matters now is their response.
No doubt they are a proud group so let's hope they respond by atoning on the field - if they prepare and perform strongly the flow on effect will be very positive on the rest of the group.
Was it Dangers back/lack preseason ( although he still had a stellar year overall) , Gazzas hammy concerns or Joels wear and tear - who knows?
All that matters now is their response.
No doubt they are a proud group so let's hope they respond by atoning on the field - if they prepare and perform strongly the flow on effect will be very positive on the rest of the group.
Statically they didn't where others failed, l think lack of support will cause further regression unless some youth step up this season.
Other clubs know once you blanket a few of our key players especially Hawkins, Ablett and Dangerfield it's game over.
But fortunately they carried the team through most of the year until the pressure of finals.
Definitely more support will assist - and it needs to as the three aren't getting any younger.
Kelly , Duncan and Menegola were great at times and hopefully Parfitt, Narkle , Cocky and a few others can add depth.
I also think a more effective ruck and clearance set up will also assist along with a more effective game plan with quicker ball movement
I'd rotate Selwood and Danger at the clearances, have Parfitt spending at least 50-60% in the guts. You will get more defensive running with Parfitt in there.
Kelly, Menegola, Duncan rotating through there depending on match setups and player resting.
Gaz stays Forward 90% time, I'd be hoping for at least 35 goals from him down there. I also think the 666 format will help with Rohan deep in attack, as he can mark overhead and is fast on the turnovers.
Kelly, Menegola, Duncan rotating through there depending on match setups and player resting.
Gaz stays Forward 90% time, I'd be hoping for at least 35 goals from him down there. I also think the 666 format will help with Rohan deep in attack, as he can mark overhead and is fast on the turnovers.
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Your right it isn't just the second tier.
Actually a couple of young players have looked the most composed at times.
I think Bews has looked good. Doesn't seem to get flustered and actually takes the game on more for some reason.
But yeah, it's hard to think of 1 other consistent performer in several years.
Selwood has been a great finals player. In recent years though it's been hard as we are so predictable everyone knows just to sit on him cause that's where the ball is going to be.
Thus he has a campaigner of a time. Whether that's tactics, his own ego not to sacrifice his game or both, I dunno.
Danger gives everything. Absolutely no doubt. Just that you pay more for erratic kicking in finals and tries to do to much himself at times.
But he probably thinks he has to, and has a case.
Not sure if it’s been mentioned previously as I haven’t read the whole thread but watching danger not man the mark correctly (ie hands on hips / one arm goes up / not even facing kicker) really infuriates me. If danger can’t be bothered doing it right what example does this set for our youth. Danger is a class player and brilliant when motivated but if he wants to be a respected leader he needs to give 100% all the time. I can’t really fault Selwoods effort and leadership (other than a couple of brain fades) as I’m sure every other club would kill to get a captain with similar persistent hunger for the contest and courage.
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