Taylor Hunt

[Partridge]

T Hunt = D Clarke Jr in disguise.

Garbage. He's already better than Clarke ever was.

 

[CatsBack2Back]

Ridiculous T.Hunt is young fast and goes in hard for the ball, he still has many years to improve all areas of his game. Josh Hunt on the other hand refuses to pick up his man, is slow, doesn't go in for the ball can't wait for him to retire. I have admired how well Scott has come in to the Club at Geelong but the one thing he hasn't done is drop any senior players.
I hope he makes a statement sometime this year and demands more from some of the senior players many looked last night like they couldn't be bothered.
Other players really had a go and tried to win displaying the never say die attitude of Geelong and I think T.Hunt was one of those.
Also he has played the shut down role fairly well a number of times this year.

 

[Duskfire]

Seriously, people... Taylor Hunt has played 30-odd games. 30! IF we ditched everyone for poor disposal at 30 games then there wouldnt be a team except for Menzel. His effort is there, which is the most important thing about a players development. The rest will come in time. Will be a good player.

Anyone remember how Scarlett was when he first started? Or Ablett? people expect sudden quick rises for a player, when in reality it often takes a couple of years.

 

[Partridge]

Seriously, people... Taylor Hunt has played 30-odd games. 30! IF we ditched everyone for poor disposal at 30 games then there wouldnt be a team except for Menzel. His effort is there, which is the most important thing about a players development. The rest will come in time. Will be a good player.

Anyone remember how Scarlett was when he first started? Or Ablett? people expect sudden quick rises for a player, when in reality it often takes a couple of years.

Good post, and yeah we're all guilty of expecting immediate results. Off the top of my head, if you made 30 games the cutoff, we wouldn't have:

- Scarlett
- Lonergan (was painful to watch for most of his first 30 games)
- Bartel (was dropped in his second year)
- Chapman (played in the 2002 VFL premiership - 3 years after being drafted)
- Varcoe (non-existent for his first couple of years)
- Hawkins (only came good properly last year)

Based on the output of those guys once they found their feet, I'd give T.Hunt, West and co a little more time yet.

 

[_Me_]

overall he has been good

but at times he seems to be waiting for something to happen, and gives up on chasing someone when he does not think he will get there

seems like a timid type, and needs to get a dose of selwood, and run games out
i don't think he adds enough when he plays

we need another runner through the midfield, and it might be time to give another bloke a go

 

[Vdubs]

overall he has been good

but at times he seems to be waiting for something to happen, and gives up on chasing someone when he does not think he will get there

seems like a timid type, and needs to get a dose of selwood, and run games out
i don't think he adds enough when he plays

we need another runner through the midfield, and it might be time to give another bloke a go

who do you suggest is better?
I rate T Hunt. Needs to be persevered with. Even in the 2's, games I saw anyway, he was a HBF, not a mid, but I think I get your point.

 

[Jmac2225]

I think he's been great. Has shut down some good players and also has been good attacking with decent pace and a good kick. Decision making leaves a bit to be desired but that's not unusual for young players.

 

[vinum coupe]

overall he has been good

but at times he seems to be waiting for something to happen, and gives up on chasing someone when he does not think he will get there

seems like a timid type, and needs to get a dose of selwood, and run games out
i don't think he adds enough when he plays

we need another runner through the midfield, and it might be time to give another bloke a go

I actually agree with all of that.
There's a first time for everything

I said it ages ago, he is putting so much emphasis on his role as a stopper that he isn't really helping offence.
He needs to be freed up a lot more. I think.

He isn't timid by nature. No way. He was slamming guys in his first 10 games.

 

[Stig_90]

I've been impressed with him. He's become our Ling replacement as a tagger and done well with it for such a young player. He had a bad game against the Swans, but I think he might just be feeling a bit weary after extended time in the midfield. Keep him in the side and drop him back to the HBF flank as Veedubs was suggesting.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Timid? Did you see the two tackles he laid in the last minute of the game to try and get us the ball back? Been attacking the man and ball with vigour all year, his attack on the contest is one of his major selling points.

Do agree he needs to continue to work on his kicking skills and his running patterns as he can sometimes lose his man in traffic but I have no issues with his attack on the player/ball or intensity, that's where he is strong. Sydney wasn't one of his better games but he has had some very good games this year and is developing very well for a young player.

The coaches seem quite happy with him in the 22 and my tip is he will stay there.

 

[witsend]

overall he has been good

but at times he seems to be waiting for something to happen, and gives up on chasing someone when he does not think he will get there

seems like a timid type, and needs to get a dose of selwood, and run games out
i don't think he adds enough when he plays

we need another runner through the midfield, and it might be time to give another bloke a go

Hogan for run-with? Then release T.Hunt to a running half-back role?

 

[BigKegs]

He has been pretty good and consistant all year. Its not easy playing the tagger role so early in his career but he has done a very good job considering he plays on the best mildfielder every game. He attacks the ball just as hard as Selwood and has the footy brain to run off his opponent and play an attacking role just like Lingy. With a couple more years experience, he could be a muh quicker version of Lingy.

I dont follow the VFL so I cant really comment on Hogan but in the AFL matches ive seen him play, he hasnt been that great so im not convinced he can be our #1 tagger.

 

[you pick one]

overall he has been good

but at times he seems to be waiting for something to happen, and gives up on chasing someone when he does not think he will get there

seems like a timid type, and needs to get a dose of selwood, and run games out
i don't think he adds enough when he plays

we need another runner through the midfield, and it might be time to give another bloke a go

The avatar is a definite 10,you sir deserve a like.

 

[thegysa]

Sorry but I completely agree with the guy who has started this thread. He makes critical errors that cost us goals on a regular basis and has been doing it all season. If u r a serious Geelong supporter u would feel the same pain every time he gets the ball. He can learn to hit a target in the VFL. He tries hard and runs hard and looks like a good kid but he needs a lot of work on the training track.

 

[Jemaine]

Sorry but I completely agree with the guy who has started this thread. He makes critical errors that cost us goals on a regular basis and has been doing it all season. If u r a serious Geelong supporter u would feel the same pain every time he gets the ball. He can learn to hit a target in the VFL. He tries hard and runs hard and looks like a good kid but he needs a lot of work on the training track.

Harry Taylor gifted the hawks a goal the other night, maybe we should rest him too?

Get your hand of it, Hunt is learning how to play one of the hardest and most important roles for the club, and is doing a fantastic job considering how young he is.

He won't develop into a proper run-with player in the twos, nobody does.

 

[hbk_aus]

He does have some "deer caught in headlights" moments like the dropped sitter of a mark in the middle the other night, but overall i think he has had a good year in a difficult role to learn. Has done some very important jobs and also adds some important leg speed. Hopefully the composure gets better with experience.

 

[Belisarius]

I think Taylor Hunt has been ok. Not great but not bad - and has had a few good games.

He is having a better season than last.

He will not be as good as Bundy, Duncan or Menzel - but I am see him as a good honest, hard at it player doing a good job.

Will end up down back I think as Geelong - once they get their midfield rebuilt will not need a stopper as such. Mainly we will go head to head with the opposition - assuming our rucks are competitive.

So he could be a good runner out of the back pocket / HB flank.

You can't deny that a player than can run thru the middle of ground, taking a few bounces - can cut a hole thru the opposition defence. Off half back is handy too - in relieving the defence and mounting a counter attack.

I predict he will stay and play finals.

PS. His has played 37 AFL games - probably will need to be a member of the 50 club + - before we see him get the composure he needs to become a more consistent player for us.

If he has not elevated his work by mid next season I would be surprised. He is no gaurantee like Bundy, Duncan and Menzel to make it - but I still think highly likely. Why would GFC put so much time into him in the last 2 seasons if they thought he wasn't likely to make it ?

 

[Footy Smarts]

Honestly I think there's still serious question marks over him.

Of our young players that are now regulars (or close to it) he's the one that struggles with composure, game smarts and kicking. Looking through our squad he'd be the one player that I think is more an athlete than a natural footballer.

He's done well enough this year to be persisted with. However I'm surprised that he looks to be a lock in our best 22. Things can definitely change though and a guy like Wojcinski developed from just being fast to being a quality footballer. It's a good sign if he's "weak" in terms of our youngsters though.

 

[Partridge]

Harry Taylor gifted the hawks a goal the other night, maybe we should rest him too?

Get your hand of it, Hunt is learning how to play one of the hardest and most important roles for the club, and is doing a fantastic job considering how young he is.

He won't develop into a proper run-with player in the twos, nobody does.

This sums it up very well. Spot on about Taylor's mistake the other night, add Mackie not running the ball through for a point allowing Rioli to goal moments later.

Hunt has got the most unglamourous role in the team - learning how to tag. That part he's doing pretty well. Who was he on - Whitecross? Less influence than normal that's for sure. No argument it wasn't his best game, but Scott might have given him a huge tick for the job he did (same with Pods).

 

[Belisarius]

I do not think THunt is under threat from Wojo. More likely Guthrie - who the MC like.

I do not see Wojo coming back in the team unless we have some more injuries.

 

[buck 05]

Taylor Hunt performance over the last two weeks against physical sides has been poor. Still work in progress however watched the game with two non Geelong supporter who thought he was very poor and would only skirt outside of the packs without committing himself. A number of times when he had to put his body on the line he refused to, and that dropped mark 5 min before 1/2 time was piss weak. I would prefer a player that committs to every contest and not lose their footing as he did in the last Qtr time and time again which cost us. Watch the reply, his efforts were un geelong like.

 

[The rabbi]

Harry Taylor gifted the hawks a goal the other night, maybe we should rest him too?

Get your hand of it, Hunt is learning how to play one of the hardest and most important roles for the club, and is doing a fantastic job considering how young he is.

He won't develop into a proper run-with player in the twos, nobody does.

You miss the point totally. It is Taylor Hunt who is being scape goated at the moment.

But geez, I can remember when Corey Enright used to kick the ball 40 yards distance and 40 yards into the air giving the player attempting to mark no chance. But look at the player Enright is today. He is a kid and will sort it out.

 

[thegysa]

I hope all u guys are right, but I don't remember bartel, enright and Taylor ever being this bad. Lonergan had his moments.

But I would much rather see the ball in motlop, christenson and Guthrie hands and they have all had less games than Taylor hunt.

 

[strauchnyy]

I think hunt has been ok this season... Not fantastic but not bad.

IMO I think the coaching staff should swap his and guthrie's roles.

I believe hunt is a more old fashioned simpler kind of player that plays on instinct (rather than acute football smarts) and doesn't quite know when to tag/defend and when to run off his opponent and attack. He needs a simpler role. He should be moulded into the next wojac small running defender. With hunt and Murdoch in the back half we will break many lines. Also, he can play a role locking down a small fwd.

On the other side of the coin, Guthrie is a smarter player IMO. He seems to make more calculated decisions and was a mid in his junior career. I think Guthrie would thrive having a bit more freedom up the ground and is better equipped with the right skills to make it as a midfield tagged.

Does anyone else agree? I find it staggering that this hasn't been mentioned yet or actually played out on the field

 

[Duskfire]

I hope all u guys are right, but I don't remember bartel, enright and Taylor ever being this bad. Lonergan had his moments.

But I would much rather see the ball in motlop, christenson and Guthrie hands and they have all had less games than Taylor hunt.

Bartel was close to being turfed out. Enright was always pretty good if I recall correctly, as was Taylor. But Bartel, Ling, Scarlett, Lonergan, Johnson, etc etc were just some of the players who didnt show much until 50+ games and then drastically improved.