Stanton Best Midfeilder??

[#1 Tigers Fan]

Do you think that Stanton will be your best midfeilder this year?

 

[Not a Wellman]

Nup Andrew Lovett will be, if he plays in the midfield like he should.

 

[Merv]

Stanton, just ahead of Watson, with Houli to surprise many, if given the chance.

 

[ant555]

You can tell when Super coach or dream team opens......

 

[Philzsay]

Stanton's supercoach score should improve slightly this year but not significantly. I wouldn't have him in my team this year as there are other players who will improve (relativly) more.

I had Stanton in supercoach/dreamteam in previous years and now the boat has sailed in terms of getting him at a cheap price.

 

[dave_27]

Watson.

 

[thebigboy]

Monfries could suprise if given time in there.

Fair to say that in there would be Stanton, Monfries, Watson, Lovett and possibly dyson if he's given quality game time

 

[Nuts4Bolts]

What about Hird?

 

[Merv]

What about Hird?

Most of the coaching staff have acknowledged he will spend more time forward this year, rather than midfield.

 

[don4eva]

When Hird plays in the middle, he's our best midfielder.

 

[dave_27]

When Hird plays in the middle, he's our best midfielder.

He's the only one with brains in their thats for sure.

 

[hulld]

mate jobe is one of the smartest footballers in the league.

 

[dave_27]

mate jobe is one of the smartest footballers in the league.

Sorry mate he may be "smart" at getting his hands on the ball in a contest but he's got absolutely nothing on Hird.

Far too often he chooses the wrong option when he has the ball, which creates the perception he turns it over because of his foot skills.

 

[hulld]

there's a difference between footy smarts and foot skills
obviously he can't be compared to hirdy, yet.........

 

[Crave]

Sorry mate he may be "smart" at getting his hands on the ball in a contest but he's got absolutely nothing on Hird.

Far too often he chooses the wrong option when he has the ball, which creates the perception he turns it over because of his foot skills.

Agree with yr first statement, definitely disagree with your second. Aside from his foot skills, he has a great footy brain.

 

[Longy413]

Jason Johnson anyone?

 

[hulld]

if he can get back to his form from 2000-2005 he is probably our best midfielder. from what i have heard he has really worked on his disposal over the pre-season and he has never been fitter. i really hope jj can recapture his aa form as it will mean we will be very very competitive.

 

[Longy413]

Forget his 2000-2005 form.

Did you see the way he finished 2006?

 

[hulld]

he kicked four/five goals against the dogs didn't he?
good signs!!!

 

[Longy413]

He averaged about 26 disposals and a goal a game over the last 9 or so weeks.

 

[danzan22]

He averaged about 26 disposals and a goal a game over the last 9 or so weeks.

This is why i dont understand why everyone is giving him no chance this season, he is coming off great form from last year.

 

[dave_27]

there's a difference between footy smarts and foot skills

Im not talking about his foot skills specifically.

Thats why I said the perception that his footskills let him down is more to do with the fact he tends to choose the wrong option when he has the ball going forward.

 

[Shane Hird]

Jason Johnson anyone?

Yes Longy,I agree. We will look to JJ once again to control the middle and to direct his young off-siders in Lovett,Watson,Stanton and Monfries.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Stanton is an interesting one.

Can he play anywhere other than wing?

I have my doubts. I can't see him starting in the middle and extracting the ball or reading it of packs and scrimages.

I think he'll be one of those great wingman but in terms of best midfielder I am not so sure.

 

[hulld]

i reckon stant's acceleration in the middle will be invaluable this year. if jj and watto can dish the ball out to him he will have a great year in the centre.