The Forward Line

[morebeer]

Interesting statistical breakdown of Neagle's first 20 games. Not sure it really matters but obviously not as pretty if you use age as the indicator and not games played. Lloyd was drafted as a 16 year old.

Just hope his body allows him the opportunity to reach his potential. I think there is reason to be optimistic for Jay due to him getting a full year of football into him. Would love to see a Jobe style pre season transformation and then we can see if he does actually have the talent to be the focal point of the attack. Heres hoping.

 

[Smokin]

well, a few rounds in and we are seemingly clearer as to what Knights' is trying to do with this forward line of ours.

Is something like this our best forward line?:

Monfries Gumbleton Reimers
Williams Hurley Zaharakis

With Ryder dropping forward more so than Hille.

Perhaps throw Colyer on a half forward flank soonish? Can be the little buzzsaw who can actually pick the ball up.

I think it looks so much better with Zaka and Reimers there - both give at ground level and as marking options. There is real flexibility with this line up.

Hurley, I feel, is going to make a huge difference to this forwardline. Williams will probably benefit most, but also Reimers who is a genuine target who can gain separation and make things happen.

Hopefully, we make it all click by the start of next season.

 

[Slattery_20]

well, a few rounds in and we are seemingly clearer as to what Knights' is trying to do with this forward line of ours.

Is something like this our best forward line?:

Monfries Gumbleton Reimers
Williams Hurley Zaharakis

With Ryder dropping forward more so than Hille.

Perhaps throw Colyer on a half forward flank soonish? Can be the little buzzsaw who can actually pick the ball up.

I think it looks so much better with Zaka and Reimers there - both give at ground level and as marking options. There is real flexibility with this line up.

Hurley, I feel, is going to make a huge difference to this forwardline. Williams will probably benefit most, but also Reimers who is a genuine target who can gain separation and make things happen.

Hopefully, we make it all click by the start of next season.

It's nice when your little midget forward isn't scared of grabbing the footy.
I think that best forward line is what we're aiming for, depending on how much midfield time they give Zaka.

 

[BrunoV]

The looks the best and most balanced forward line that we have, especially early in 2010.

It could get very complicated if certain players start performing.

 

[mayhem20202]

I'm looking forward to seeing Hurley come into the side, and be that link between Gumby and the goals. I would think that will allow Gumby to patrol from 30 or 40 out right up to the wing, be the target when the ball is coming out of the backline, and then Hurley will take the better defender that has been nullifying Williams, and Hurley will also give a much stronger option then Williams, and this will allow Williams to play a game a lot more suited to his strengths. The other boys, Zaka, Reimers, Monfries and co will all benefit from this as well. Imagine what Monfries or Williams should be able to do to the 4th best/2nd medium size defender.

 

[Hencho]

Monfries Gumbleton Reimers
Williams Hurley Zaharakis

For me that's what we should run with for a few weeks. Playing Remiers forward means he doesn't have to be as defensively minded than if we played him on a wing or off half back.

Zaka is quality up forward, is great at leading into space. Just needs to work on his finishing. Monfries, Zaka and Remiers can all play tall which is super handy.

 

[ghostdog]

I spent a few brief moments in the middle of nowhere on Saturday night, flicking through radio stations in the car trying to find the game, and had to settle for a couple of score updates Didn't get to see any of it. The best I've seen are the photos of Gumby's mark posted by Smythy - cheers!


Reading the thread though, it sounds as if Gumby's only getting better, and Reimers, Zak and Williams are looking settled. The implication is that Neagle is starting to appear trade worthy? ...or do we keep him for part of a forwardline rotation that Hille and Ryder are already a part of?